TWENDE Landscape Coordinators - 3 Posts at National Drought Management Authority

The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) is a public body established by the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) Act, 2016. It previously operated under the State Corporations Act (Cap 446) of the Laws of Kenya by Legal Notice Number 171 of November 24, 2011. The Act gives the NDMA the mandate to exercise overall coordination over all matters relating to drought risk management and to establish mechanisms, either on its own or with stakeholders, that will end drought emergencies in Kenya.

 

TWENDE Landscape Coordinators - 3 Posts

  • Job TypeContract
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience7 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldAgriculture / Agro-Allied  , Project Management 

Position Summary/Purpose

The Landscape Coordinator will be responsible for facilitating and supporting the effective implementation and coordination of TWENDE Project activities at the landscape and county levels. The role entails working closely with the County Drought Coordinators (CDCs), IUCN Project Management Unit (PMU) Executing Entities, and Service Providers to ensure alignment with project goals around climate resilience, ecosystem-based adaptation, and sustainable rangeland management.

Job Specification
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

  • Coordinating and supporting the implementation of TWENDE project activities within the assigned landscape (Sabarwawa/Mid Tana or Chyulu Hills).
  • Supporting the CDCs and PMU in Landscape-level Planning, monitoring, and reporting.
  • Facilitating participatory land-use and restoration planning with local communities, counties, and stakeholders.
  • Integrating climate-smart and ecosystem-based adaptation practices into landscape development.
  • Supporting county-level service providers to align interventions with national and county policies.
  • Monitoring compliance with environmental and social safeguards and tracking fieldlevel implementation.
  • Maintaining the project Milestone Tracker Tool and submitting landscape coordination reports.
  • Coordinating landscape-level forums, including County and Landscape Coordination Meetings.
  • Mapping and engaging stakeholders implementing similar initiatives in the landscape.
  • Ensuring timely submission of technical reports and contributions to donor reports.
  • Supporting the documentation of project lessons learned, success stories, and best practices.
  • Participating in training and capacity-building activities organized under the TWENDE project.

Person Specification

For appointment to this position, the candidate must have:

  • Master’s degree in either Range Management, Agriculture, Livestock, Economics or Agricultural Engineering Rural Development Studies, Mathematics, Statistics, Environmental Management, Developmental Studies, Agricultural Economics, Community Development, Information Science or Project Planning and Management from a recognized institution.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Agriculture, Forestry. Range Management, Agriculture, Livestock, Economics or Agricultural Engineering Rural Development Studies, Mathematics, Statistics, Environmental Management, Developmental Studies, Agricultural Economics, Community Development, Information Science or Project Planning and Management from a recognized institution.
  • A minimum of seven (7) years relevant professional experience in landscape management, rural development, or climate adaptation or stakeholder engagement.
  • Proven experience in stakeholder coordination, participatory planning, and sustainable land use practices.
  • Knowledge of climate change adaptation, biodiversity conservation, and rangeland restoration.
  • Experience with donor-funded projects implementation will be an added advantage.
  • Strong communication, facilitation, and report writing skills.
  • Proficiency in computer applications, including MS Office; GIS skills are desirable.
  • Ability to travel frequently and work in diverse and sometimes remote locations.

Key Competencies and Skills

  • Strong organizational and coordination skills.
  • Strategic thinking and adaptability.
  • Interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to work in multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural teams.
  • Proactive and results-oriented with attention to detail.

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Method of Application

Interested qualified applicants are notified of the following:

  • Detailed job descriptions, requirements and applicant’s bio- data form is available on the website www.ndma.go.ke
  • Applicants MUST fill the Bio-Data Form whose link will be availed in the Authority’s website. Applicants who will NOT fill the bio data form will have their applications rejected.
  • All applications MUST be received on or before 3rd July, 2025 by 5:00 pm.
  • NDMA is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disability, marginalized and minorities are encouraged to apply
  • There is NO fee charged by NDMA for any application of these positions
  • Canvassing of any form will result in the disqualification of the candidate
  • ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Interested qualified applicants are requested to submit a cover letter, detailed CV, copies of certificates & testimonial with the title and Reference number of the position clearly indicated in the email subject line to hr@ndma.go.ke and also fill the Bio-data form, whose link is available in the Authority’s website. Applicants who will not fill out the biodata form will have their applications rejected

Successful candidates only will be required to fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the
Constitution of Kenya, specifically clearance from the following institutions;

  • Higher Education Loans Board
  • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
  • National Police Service (Certificate of good Conduct)
  • Credit Reference Bureau
  • A tax clearance certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority

Applications should be addressed to;

Chief Executive Officer,
National Drought Management Authority
P. O. Box 53547 00200
NAIROBI, KENYA

Interested and qualified? Go to National Drought Management Authority on docs.google.com to apply

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