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About the organization

The African Forest Forum (AFF) is an association of individuals who share the pursuit and commitment to the sustainable management, use and conservation of the forest and tree resources of Africa for the betterment of the socio-economic wellbeing of its people and for the stability and improvement of its environment.

The purpose of AFF is to provide a platform and create an enabling environment for independent and objective analysis, advocacy and advice on all relevant policy and technical issues pertaining to achieving sustainable management, use and conservation of Africa’s forest and tree resources as part of efforts to reduce poverty, protect the environment and promote economic and social development.

About the position

The African Forest Forum is recruiting for the position of a Senior Programme Officer to be based at its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, or some other location, reporting directly to the Executive Secretary.

Duties and responsibilities

• To coordinate and provide leadership in the development of priorities and implementation of activities on:

1. Climate change as it relates to forest resources and livelihoods;
2. The fuel-fibre-food nexus;
3. Forest-water relations.

• To articulate the interactions among the three items above.
• To represent the AFF, on behalf of the Executive Secretary, on matters relating to the above duties, and on any other matters as directed by the Executive Secretary and the Governing Council of AFF.
• To assist the Executive Secretary on any other duties and responsibilities (financial, administrative or technical) as may be directed.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in forestry, environment, natural resources management or related area.
• Minimum of 10 years of post masters experience
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant post-PhD experience
• Must have the capacity and demonstrated experience in leadership, management and forest science
• Must  be a good team player
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Working knowledge of French or Portuguese will be an added advantage.

Terms of offer

The World Agroforestry Centre/AFF is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment. We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women.

This position is on competitive terms and will be for an initial period of three (3) years, renewable subject to nine (9) months’ probation period, assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position and availability of resources.

How to apply

Applications for the position must include:

• A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements and salary expectations
• A detailed curriculum vitae
• The names and addresses of three referees, including telephone, fax numbers and email addresses.

All correspondence should be addressed to the Human Resources Unit, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), PO Box 30677, Nairobi, Kenya OR via email: icrafhru@cgiar.org and should indicate “Application for Senior Programme Officer-AFF” on their application letters and email submissions.

Applications will be considered until 10 February 2012.

Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

We invite you to learn more about AFF and ICRAF by accessing our web sites:  http://www.afforum.org  and www.worldagroforestry.org.

The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) is a humanitarian relief organisation created in 1965 through an Act of Parliament, Cap 256 of the Laws of Kenya. As a voluntary organisation, the Society operates through a network of eight Regions and 62 Branches spread throughout the country.

The Society is a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the largest humanitarian relief Movement represented in 187 countries worldwide. Its mission is to be the leading humanitarian organization in Kenya that is self-sustaining, delivering excellent quality service of preventing and alleviating human suffering to the most vulnerable in the community.

As part of the drought response and mitigation initiatives, the Society plans to invest in medium to long term sustainability projects that focus on food security and livelihood improvement in North Turkana, East Pokot and Moyale.

The Society now calls for Expressions of Interest from qualified consultants in the following areas:

1. Environmental and Social Impact Assessment

Overall Responsibility:

The consulting firm or institution will conduct a detailed Environmental and Social Impact assessment in the 3 proposed project areas in Turkana North, East Pokot and Moyale.

Specific Objectives

• Identify positive and negative impacts as well as appropriate interventions during construction and operation.
• Collect and collate baseline socioeconomic data of the project area and potential impact expected from project construction, implementation and operation.
• Develop an Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) during construction and operation, present plans to minimize, mitigate and/or eliminate negative effects and impacts and describe how the plan will be implemented.
• Identify and contact stakeholders, facilitate public consultation and workshops at an appropriate time in the assignment schedule.
• Gather and provide any other data and information that will be useful for the study.

Deliverables

• A final report including conclusions and suggested recommendations for an effective and efficient implementation of activities

Qualifications

The lead consultant should posses a minimum of post graduate degree in Natural Resource Management, Civil Engineering or a related field and must be registered and licensed by NEMA to conduct Environmental Impact assessments.

The proposed team should also possess relevant public health/sociology/agronomy/research background with adequate relevant experience.

2. Design, Drawings and Bill of Quantities for Water Facilities

Kenya Red Cross Society would like to solicit for an Expression of Interest for preparation of Designs, Drawings and Bill of quantities of 5 sand dams in Turkana North District and 1 water pan in East Pokot District.

Overall Responsibility:

The consultant shall be responsible for assessments and preparation of designs, drawings and Bill of quantities of 5 sand dams in 4 locations in Turkana North, namely Lagga Kotome (2), Ekicheles (1), Longolemar (1), and one location East Pokot, namely Kollowa.

Specific Objectives

• Carry out detailed site measurements and tests
• Assess the water demand for each system
• Analyse soil formations ( dam site geophysical and geotechnical data)
• Design technically sound water supply systems including source development, abstraction, transmission and storage that are relevant to the proposed intervention and geographical location.

Deliverables

• A final design report for each water system
• A full set of detailed drawing for all the water systems
• A full set of priced Bill of Quantities for each system complete with a schedule of technical specifications the contractor should adhere to.

Qualifications

The consultant shall have a team of technically competent civil engineers and surveyors.

Terms of Reference for the two consultancies are available on the KRCS Website: www.kenyaredcross.org.

Hard copies can be obtained from the KRCS Headquarters in South C (Bellevue), Red Cross Road off Popo Road. P.O. Box 40712, 00100 – GPO, Nairobi, Kenya as from Tuesday 17th January 2012 between 9:00am and 5:00pm.

Applications quoting tender no KRCDR 010/12 should be addressed to:

The Secretary General
Kenya Red Cross Society
P. O. Box 40712-00100
Nairobi

The applications should be placed in the Tender Box at the Main reception of the Kenya Red Cross Head office not later than 12:00 noon on 27th January 2012. Please ensure upon submission you enter your details in the Tender Book on the tender box.

All applicants are invited to attend the Tender opening at 12:30pm on 27th January 2012 at the Kenya Red Cross Head Office, Third Floor Boardroom.

GIBB Africa Ltd seeks to recruit a suitable candidate for the following position:

GIS Specialist / Environmental Planner

Responsibilities shall include but not be limited to the following:

1. Form part of a team engaged in the execution of consultancy services to clients in respect of environmental projects, including the execution of:

• Bids for professional services;
• Investigations / Assessments and documentation in accordance with the project brief;
• All administrative tasks associated with the assigned project, including all reporting on job progress.

2. Leading GIS projects and initiatives;

3. Providing GIS services in regard to environmental impact assessments, donor-funded environmental programs, environmental planning and management, geospatial analysis and similar projects.

Specific responsibilities:

Environmental Planning & Management: Contribute to the preparation of environmental & social impact reports, strategic environmental assessments, environmental audits and site plans.

Geospatial Analysis: Seek opportunities, develop and implement programs in geospatial analysis.

More specifically:

• Design resource assessment data collection programs;
• Conduct training on environmental planning and management, geospatial analysis, and any other environmental topics as required;
• Carry out remote sensing, mapping and spatial analysis;
• Undertake statistical data analysis.

Conduct training on environmental planning and management, geospatial analysis, and any other environmental topics as required.

Performance of any other duties falling under the operational portfolio of the company.

Qualifications:

1. Masters degree in Geographical Information Systems, Geography, Environmental Planning or a closely related field.
2. Bachelors Degree in any of the Natural Sciences, Geography or Environment.
3. No less than 8 years demonstrated experience in ARC Map, ARC Editor, including ESRI-based products or other GIS-related applications relating to planning and ability to maintain departmental GIS data.
4. Knowledge and experience in environmental impact assessments and environmental audits in infrastructure and development projects.

Skills:

1. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
2. Creative thinking, positive attitude
3. Passion for results and a bias for action
4. Team orientation and personal accountability

Interested candidates should submit their applications by email, post or hand delivery, enclosing copies of academic certificates, copies of reference letters, detailed Curriculum Vitae, their address, telephone and email contact, on or before 03 December 2011.

The applications should be addressed to:

The Human Resources Manager
GIBB Africa Limited
5th Floor, Office of the Prime Minister’s Building, Harambee Avenue
P O Box 30020-00100 Nairobi

or Email: hr@gibbinternational.com

Our Client is a leading general marine contractor providing services by sea and river, over beaches and on land to the oil industry, projects, construction and logistics organizations using their combined experience, know-how, and equipment.

They own, manage and operate a fleet of Tugs, Barges, Supply vessels, Self elevating work platforms, Utility vessels, Cranes and Rolling stock; all which are available for hire or as part of turnkey packages.

They are seeking a Health & Safety Manager to join their team. The position will be based in Mombasa.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Planning, establishing, documenting, implementing and maintaining good Occupational Health and Environmental Management Systems to competitive health, safety and environmental standards within the organization
• Promote good health, safety and environmental practices throughout company activities, products and services.
• Review the Company Health, Safety and Environment Policy Statements on a regular basis and ensure awareness and implementation.
• Devising, developing and monitoring effective Risk Assessment strategies and make recommendations on the implementation of these strategies.
• Reviewing and developing health and safety policies, procedures and guidance, in keeping with best practice and make recommendations on their implementation and application.
• Providing independent professional advice and technical information where appropriate to the management to enable the company to discharge its statutory, common and moral obligations, keeping staff and Managers abreast of changes in HS&E Legislation and Codes of Practice.
• Providing training for staff in relation to Health and Safety policies, practice and procedures.
• Proposing, implementing and monitoring measures necessary to comply with HS&E Legislation and Codes of Practice.
• Carry out or arrange workplace safety/Environmental audits and ensure that any remedial recommendations are implemented.
• Ensuring that statutory requirements are being upheld throughout the organization e.g. OSHA, EMCA, Water Act, public health Act and those that company subscribes to.
• Maintaining accident statistics analyses trends and propose and take remedial action where necessary.
• Investigating or arrange for all accidents and near-misses to be investigated, prepare report of findings, including recommendations to prevent recurrence and implement approved course of action.
• Assisting and supporting line managers in the preparation of risk assessments. Monitor the availability and appropriateness of risk assessments and, where necessary, safe working practices
• Maintaining a register of First Aiders and ensure the adequate provision of first-aid and welfare facilities. Ensure all First Aiders are appropriately trained, and provide training to members of staff to enable them to become Fist Aiders.
• Developing procedures to ensure that all contractors, suppliers, consultants and other irregular visitors to the company comply with relevant legislation and company safety and Environmental policies.
• Meeting and co-operating with visiting health, safety and environmental regulatory officers as required..
• Undertaking company inspections in conjunction with appointed trade union representatives and members of the company H&S Committee.
• Ensuring the implementation of the Company Fire and Evacuation Procedure and monitor its effectiveness by undertaking fire evacuation drills on all sites at least twice per fiscal year.
• Identifying and implement opportunities/concepts for continuous environmental improvement programmes.
• Promoting and coordinating the integration of environmental management and sustainability issues into policies, rules, products, services and operations

Minimum Academic & Professional Qualifications:

• BSC in Environmental Sciences or related fields
• A minimum of (3) year’s relevant work experience.
• Post graduate certificate in Occupational Health & Safety,
• Well versed with Occupational Safety and Health Act, Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act and Other relevant legislations.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written (training/presentations/report writing).
• Ability to lead and direct teams and /or committees.
• Must be IT proficient (Word, Excel and Power Point).
• Skilled in the standards, concepts, practices, and procedures within the health, safety and environmental fields.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills
• Scientific Analytical Skills.
• Independent thinker, creative, honest and reliable.

Qualified candidates are required to send their cover letters and Resumes to apply@kenyajobsconnection.com by 25th November 2011.

Kindly indicate current and expected Salary.

Ensure “Health & Safety Manager” is the Subject of the email.

Position Title: Environment Manager

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Basic Purpose

To co-ordinate all environmental activities of in the Company so as to ensure compliance with all relevant legal and corporate requirements

Main Responsibilities and Duties

• Co-ordinate the development and implementation of ISO 14001:2004 within the Company
• Management of waste generated from the various activities within the organization
• Coordinate hygiene requirements as per food safety
• Coordinate various environmental partnership projects
• Coordinate natural resource conservation programs
• Train employees to create an understanding of Environmental Management
• Monitor and report on performance of set environmental objectives

Education, Skills & Knowledge

The ideal candidate will have:

• Good knowledge of environmental management and coordination Act 1999, OSHA 2007, Water     Act 2002, Public Health Act, Local Government Act and other relevant laws
• University degree related to environmental Science and management
• NEMA Registered – At least Associate Expert.
• At least 3 years experience
• Excellent Communication skills
• Experience in ISO Auditing
• Self driven and ambitious person

Application Process

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications on e-mail, together with the latest copy of CV, day time telephone number and details of their current remuneration to: recruit@idp-ea.com so as to be received on or before Wednesday 9th November 2011.

o not attach any scanned documents please.