Project Coordinator at Conservation International

Conservation International is an American nonprofit environmental organization headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Its goal is to protect nature as a source of food, fresh water, livelihoods and a stable climate.
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Project Coordinator

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience2 - 4 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldProject Management 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support the technical, administrative, logistical coordination and operations of the ClimateARK project and its initiatives. 
  • Provide support on technical components on REDD+, REDD+ nesting, Article 6, and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for successful delivery of the project. 
  • Support partner management, both operationally as well as technically, including Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning elements.
  • Support the Project Manager and other staff in providing administrative support to the project including daily running and delivery of project activities as may be required amongst other duties. 
  • Support internal and external engagements by scheduling meetings, coordinating events, assisting in development of meeting materials, and recording meeting minutes/notes/reports.  
  • Support development of project communications, including drafting memos and presentations, maintaining relevant websites and FAQs, and undertaking related communication efforts in CI platforms. 
  • Maintain project files and related databases, including managing Teams platforms and Sharepoint sites for the ClimateArk Project. 
  • Support capacity building and dissemination of lessons learned where and when relevant, both internally within CI as well as externally.  
  • Support M&E activities of the project.  
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Frequent travel to project activities in Kenya and other areas as may be expected. 
  • Ability to work extended work hours to meet project deadlines. 
  • Guidance on flexible work arrangements will be shared during the interview process.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • 2 - 4 years of related work experience, preferably in the conservation, NGO, or advocacy arena on matters of environmental/climate policy, environmental conservation, climate change, or REDD+. 
  • Demonstrate basic knowledge of REDD+, climate change, and carbon markets.  
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.  Solid attention to detail and strong research and proofreading skills.    
  • Ability to function well in a multicultural, diverse, and fast-paced work environment. 
  • Comfortable managing multiple duties and adapting to changing priorities. 
  • Ability to work under general supervision and take initiative to solve problems under the supervisor's direction. 

Preferred

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Studies, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, or a related field. 
  • Demonstrated experience in project management. 
  • Experience in building capacity for various stakeholder groups.

  • Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Conservation International on phh.tbe.taleo.net to apply

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