Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 28, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Vision A clean, healthy, safe and sustainably managed environment and Natural resources Mission To facilitate good governance in the protection, restoration, conservation, development and management of the environment and natural resources for equitable and sustainable development. Mandate To protect, conserve and manage the environment and natural resources for socio-economic development Core Values Sustainable Development: Honesty and Integrity: Human Dignity: Teamwork and focus on results: Innovativeness: Equity: Participatory Approach GUIDING PRINCIPLES A Right to a Clean and Healthy Environment A Right to Development Ecosystem Approach Total Economic Value The Principle of Sustainable Use Inter- and Intra-generational Equity Public Participation and Inclusivity Principle The Principle of Subsidiarity The Precautionary Principle The Polluter Pays Principle. International Cooperation Good Governance 3R- Reduce, Re-use, recycle
Job Summary
The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall management of the project, including the mobilization of all project inputs, Supervision over project staff, consultants and sub- contractors. He/She will also be responsible for the overall day to day running of the project including overall coordination, planning, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and reporting of all project activities: .

Responsibilities
• Plan the activities of the project and monitor progress against the approved work- plan;
• Supervise and coordinate all project inputs; the production of project outputs, as per the project document in a timely and high quality fashion; while ensuring that these adhere to UNDP procedures for nationally executed project;
• Coordinate the recruitment and selection of project personnel, consultant and sub-contracts, including drafting terms of reference (TORs) and work specifications and overseeing all contractors work;
• Manage requests for the provision of financial resources by UNDP, through advance of funds, direct payments, or reimbursement using the UNDP format provided;
• Monitor financial resources and accounting to ensure accuracy and reliability of financial reports;
• Liaise with UNDP, Project Board, relevant government agencies and all project partners, including donor organizations and CSOs; for effective coordination of all project activities;
• Oversee and ensure timely submission of all financial reports, and other reports as may be required by UNDP, GEF and UNEP;
• Oversee the exchange and sharing of experiences and lessons learned
• with relevant ASGM projects nationally and Internationally; In collaboration with the GEF GOLD global component,
• identify opportunities for communication of project activity results at a global level on quarterly basis; and
• Assist community groups, municipalities, CSOs, Staff, Students and others with development of essential skills through training workshops and on the job training thereby increasing their institutional capabilities

Competencies
Applicants should also have a demonstrated ability in the following:-
• Manage the implementation of large Multi-stakeholder projects,
• Manage technical and administrative teams, work with a wide range of stakeholders across various sectors and at all levels;
• Develop durable partnerships with collaborating agencies;
• Coordinate and supervise multiple Regional Project Officers ; and national and international consultants/experts, in their implementation of technical activities in partnership with a variety of subnational stakeholder groups,
• including community and government;
• Demonstrate an understanding of government development priorities, policies, Financial and Accounting Regulations and Procedures.

Qualification;
• Bachelor’s degree; field from a recognized institution; in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Mining, Geology, Chemical Engineering or Chemical/ Biological Sciences or any other related
• MSc. degree field from a recognized institution; in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Mining, Geology, Chemical Engineering or Chemical/ Biological Sciences or in any other related field.
Added advantages
• PhD in any of the above ,or related fields; and
• Specialized training in toxic chemicals; and waste; and monitoring and evaluation;

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Experience
In addition the applicant should have the following:
• At least ten (10) years’ experience in the implementation; management, monitoring and evaluation; of environmental projects;
• Five (5) of which (years) must have been in the Implementation of projects related to toxic chemicals;
Added advantages
• Experience in the implementation; management, monitoring and evaluation; of projects related to mercury; and ASGM; in particular;
• Proven experience in working with government ministries, national or county institutions that are concerned with natural resource and/ or environmental management.

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Applications are invited from qualified persons for the positions shown below.
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Commission website www.publicservice.go.ke or jobs portal www.psckjobs.go.ke. 
Please Note:
• Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application.
• Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. (iii) Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification
• The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution - Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenyans diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.
Applications should reach the Commission on or before 15th June 2020 latest 5.00 pm (East African Time).

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