The Regional Programme Coordinator is responsible for the overall oversight and day-to-day implementation of the Integrated Natural Resource Management Programme (INReMP) activities across counties within a specific region. This role focuses on ensuring alignment, coherence, and responsiveness of the programme while managing regional technical and support staff to achieve operational efficiency.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Programme Coordination and Oversight: Supervise day-to-day INReMP activities across counties; manage regional technical and support staff; facilitate regular coordination meetings with County Programme Implementation Teams (CPITs) and stakeholders.
- Planning and Resource Management: Lead the implementation of Annual Work Plans and Budgets (AWPBs) at the regional level; ensure compliance with IFAD and GoK regulations, including procurement, financial management, and safeguards.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships: Foster strategic partnerships with county governments, CSOs, the private sector, and community groups; integrate feedback from beneficiary communities.
- Technical Guidance: Provide support to specialists in agriculture, livestock, environment, and social inclusion; ensure integration of cross-cutting themes like gender, youth, disability inclusion, and climate resilience.
- Monitoring and Reporting: Support M&E activities, including data collection and validation; identify bottlenecks and propose solutions; prepare consolidated regional progress reports for the Programme Coordination Unit.
- Other Duties: Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the National Programme Coordinator.
Qualifications and Experience
- Education: Master’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Environment, Development Studies, Surveying, Project Management, Social Sciences, or a relevant discipline from a recognized university.
- Certification: Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme or its equivalent.
- Experience: Minimum of ten (10) years of project management experience, with at least seven (7) years in a senior management role within GoK or donor-funded programmes.
- Technical Expertise: Experience in resource mapping, baseline data, land use planning, infrastructure support, and monitoring & evaluation.
- Contextual Knowledge: Understanding of devolved government systems and multi-stakeholder coordination; familiarity with IFAD/GoK procedures.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong leadership, team management, and strategic planning skills.
- Excellent negotiation, facilitation, and conflict resolution abilities.
- In-depth knowledge of natural resource management and climate-smart agriculture.
- Proficiency in Kiswahili and English; understanding of local languages in the region is an asset.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the National Employment Authority (NEA) portal. Visit the application link: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1159337 which directs to the NEA Integrated Management System (NEAIMS) at neaims.go.ke.
