WWF Kenya Country Office CBNRM / Social Development Advisor Job Vacancy

CBNRM / Social Development Advisor
 

To be based in Nairobi, Kenya
 

Under the supervision of the Conservation Manager, the Community Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) / Social Development Programme Advisor shall develop and implement the CBNRM/ Social Development Programme at the WWF Kenya Country Office (KCO), and be responsible for mainstreaming of CBNRM / social development principles into the KCO conservation programme, including providing guidance on social development dimensions of the KCO conservation programmes and initiatives.
 

Major duties will include but not limited to: 

• Develop and implement the WWF KCO programme for promoting CBNRM / social development in conservation in Kenya, in close collaboration with KCO conservation staff and management and building upon the existing CBNRM activities; 
• Identify and foster partnerships with other organizations on CBNRM / social development, work with all stakeholders to promote equitable and sustainable natural resource management -specifically CBNRM and social development in conservation;
• Coordinate and promote KCO linkages to other national and to regional CBNRM initiatives and use experiences from other initiatives to inform CBNRM / social development initiatives at KCO;
• Identify existing tools and materials on social development and CBNRM which can be used in the Kenya context, adapt them for local use, and where necessary, develop new tools and materials for WWF use as well as for WWF’s partners; 
• Document and share experiences and lessons learned in KCO CBNRM / social development activities with other national and regional initiatives, to support the development, innovation and evolution of CBNRM and social development in conservation in the region.

The applicant must possess

• at least a Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies and / or Natural Resources Management; 
• At least eight years relevant experience in natural resource management with a focus on social development issues and community based development. 
• Experience working with large-scale programmes and organisations on community based natural resource development initiatives;
• Ability to understand and communicate the linkages (positive and negative) between natural resource management and social development; 
• Excellent public relations, communication and diplomatic skills;
• Strong planning and analytical skills; 
• Strong capacity and ability to work independently; 
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary and multicultural team; 
• Good command of the English language, written and verbal; 
• Ability to work under tight deadlines, and high pressure situations; 
• adherence to WWF’s values, which are: Optimistic, Engaging, Determined and Knowledgeable.

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should email a cover letter and CV with the CBNRM/Social Development Advisor Application on the subject line to the Human Resource Manager, WWF-KCO - HResource@wwfesarpo.org not later than 10 May 2013.
 

WWF is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.