Monday 18 March 2013

CRA Environmental Job Vacancy Kenya

CRA Jobs in Kenya 2013.  
Advisor – Management of Natural Resources
Commission on Revenue Allocation Vacancies Announcement

The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) is an independent Commission set up under Article 215 of the Constitution of Kenya.

Its core mandate is to recommend the basis for equitable sharing of revenues raised nationally between the National and County Governments; sharing of revenue among the County Governments
and make recommendations on other matters concerning the financing of, and financial management by county governments.

The Commission seeks to recruit qualified and competent staff to fill the following positions:

Advisor – Management of Natural Resources
The successful candidate will assist in the development of an integrated and transparent framework of the
identified natural resource, provide technical advice on, and oversee the implementation of strategies on effective natural resource exploitation.

S/he will also promote local capacities in sustainable natural resources management and be responsible for championing the natural resource policy and reforms, management, and resultant benefit sharing.

The position will be based at the Commission’s headquarters in Nairobi and will require frequent travel outside Nairobi.

Key Responsibilities:
    Lead aspects of the natural resource policy formulation/reforms, exploitation and effective revenue enhancement.
    Work with other team members to ensure a quality, integrated approach to sustainable resource management and stable economic development in Kenya.
    Oversee the strengthening of the government’s capacity for negotiation with international oil and gas companies and other interest groups; and to refocus activities from the production side, to professionalism of the oil and gas sector.
    Spearhead the sustainable exploitation of renewable resources and nonrenewable resources.
    Recommend the framework for equitable sharing of the proceeds of the natural resources.
    Complete other tasks as assigned by CRA.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

    A Master’s Degree in Natural Resource Management, environmental discipline or related field is required.
    At least 5 years of experience working in Natural Resource Management and/or Economic Governance with a minimum 3 years in management position.
    Experience in designing, managing and implementing natural resources or governance activities with particular focus on the extractive mineral sector.
    Proven capacity to effectively manage and mentor staff with various levels of skills and experience.
    Experience monitoring and evaluating natural resource and/or economic governance activities.
    Previous experience with a clear understanding of a results based approach to project implementation, monitoring and reporting would be an added advantage.
    Previous work experience and knowledge of conditions in Kenya.

General Competencies
 All applicants to the above positions should possess the following general competencies:
    He/she must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player.
    Strong managerial skills, including motivating, developing, coaching and leading team.
    Ability to collaborate with people and organizations of diverse backgrounds.
    Excellent communication skills.
    Be computer literate specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel.
    Ability to work in a team-modulated and collaborative environment.

Terms and Conditions of Service
The successful candidate for the above position will be offered a competitive remuneration package and will be appointed on permanent and pensionable basis.

Application Process If your training, experience and competence match or exceed any of the above minimum requirements, please send (2) separately secured copies of your application, a detailed up-to-date curriculum vitae, indicating current remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts, together with copies of certificates and testimonials.

You should also give the names of three referees who must be familiar with your previous work/academic experience indicating their telephone, postal and email addresses.

The application cover MUST clearly indicate the position being applied for.

Application should be addressed to the Commission Secretary, CRA and be sent by post or hand delivered to the Commission offices at 14 Riverside Drive by Monday 1st April, 2013 as follows:

Application for the position of ___________ (insert appropriate position)

To The Commission Secretary
Commission On Revenue Allocation
14 Riverside Drive Grosvenor Block
P.O. BOX 1310 - 00200
Nairobi.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you do not hear from us in the next three months from the date of this advertisement then consider your application unsuccessful.

The CRA is an equal opportunity, gender sensitive and compliant employer.

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