Senior Environmental Safeguards Specialist Job Vacancy - Kenya Water Security and Climate Resilience Project

Ministry of Environment, Water and Natural Resources
Kenya Water Security and Climate Resilience Project (Phase 1)
Project No. P117635; (Credit No. IDAQ7950)
Ref: MEWNR / KWSCRP-1 /13/2013-2014
Senior Environmental Safeguards Specialist
The Government of Kenya has received financing from the International Development Association (World Bank) towards implementation of the Kenya Water Security and Climate Resilience Project - Phase 1 (KWSCRP-1), and it intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments for consulting services to be procured under this Credit.
As part of coordination and supporting the implementation of the project activities, the Government of Kenya wishes to hire Senior Environment Safeguards Specialist for a period of one (1) year.
 
Objective of the Consultancy and Scope of Services
The objective of this Consultancy is to provide technical support to Ministry of Environment, Water and Natural Resources (MEWNR) and will guide on all environmental and environmental safeguards aspects of investments prepared under the Project in order to ensure proper adherence to World Bank Safeguard Policies during Project implementation.
In particular establishing Environmental criteria for the selection of investments under the Project preparing the environmental safeguards instruments for investments under the project and ensuring compliance with Environmental and Social Safeguards Framework (ESMF) for the overall project, undertake a scoping level review of ESIA reports of 6-10 investments (completed or under preparation), as part of a sub-project screening.An advanced degree in environmental management, or environmental engineering (or comparable field), at least 15 years of relevant work experience on environmental management in water resources development and related investment projects, direct knowledge of (and experience working with) Kenyan environmental laws and regulations, direct and intensive experience in working on World Bank/IDA financed development projects.Remuneration will be based on international competitive rates and will reflect the selected candidate’s area of expertise and relevant work experience.Selection of an Individual Consultant will be in accordance with World Bank’s Guidelines for
Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers dated January 2011.
The selection criteria will be solely based on individual experience and qualifications.
The Ministry of Environment, Water and Natural Resources (the Client) now invites eligible consultants to forward their Expressions of Interest (EOI) in providing these services.
Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services, including CVs, copies of academic certificates and other relevant material demonstrating experience in similar conditions and availability of appropriate skills.Interested consultants may obtain further information in the detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) posted at the Ministry website http://www.water.go.ke/ and at the address below during office hours between 0900 – 1630 hours from Monday – Friday inclusive, except public holidays in Kenya, before the deadline for submission of Expression of Interest.
The completed expression of interest documents in writing in three (3) copies must be delivered to the Tender Box on Ground Floor, Maji House or send to the address below so as to be received on or before 13th December, 2013 at 10:00am Kenyan Local time.The expression of interest must be in plain sealed envelopes and clearly marked “REF: MEWNR/ KWSCRP-1/13/2014-2015 – SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARDS SPECIALIST” addressed to:
Project Manager,
Kenya Water Security and Climate Resilience Project Phase 1,
Ministry of Environment, Water &Natural Resources, Maji House, Ngong Road,
P.O. Box 49720-00100, Tel: +254 02 2716103 Ext. 42313.
E-mail : ewscr-project@water.go.ke

PELUM Kenya Call For Climate Change Adaptation and Natural Resources Management Articles

Call For Climate Change Adaptation and Natural Resources Management Articles by PELUM-Kenya
Participatory Ecological Land Use Management Kenya (PELUM –Kenya) launched its media award in recognition of the contribution of Kenyan Media professionals in increasing awareness on cross cutting issues in Climate change and sound development practices that are important in natural resource management.
The initiative works closely with the media to build their capacity in natural resource management in-order to equip them with skills to progressively document, profile and share best practices from communities in natural resource management, coping and mitigating against changing climate.The awards therefore recognize and celebrate creativity, skill, innovation and determination of Kenyan journalists to get this news out to the nation.

The unique relationship between PELUM Kenya and the media, supports PELUM-Kenya’s mission of promoting ecological land use management practices for improved livelihoods among small holder farmers in Kenya and provides an opportunity for the media fraternity  to tell stories of sustainable agriculture not only to the rest of the world but to our small holder farmers. The media are the voice to and for the civil society organizations, policy makers, and industry for a story that needs to be told and heard.
 Overall Aim: The overall aim is to increase information communication and education on matters concerning climate and Natural Resource Management in Kenya. Climate change is affecting all sectors of development in the country and if not well understood the effects of climate change and destruction of the Natural Resource pose to reverse the gains made so far in improving Kenyans livelihood. Promising options for climate change adaptation and mitigation as well as natural resource management is unknown to many, and there is need to break new ground by sharing these creative innovations to forge ahead in the wake of the challenges posed by climate change.  PELUM-Kenya acknowledges that Journalists play a key role in information, communication and educating the general public and has the best capacity to reach millions of viewers, readers and listeners including those from grassroots communities. 
1st Category: Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation and Innovations Media Award (CC-AMI Award)
The: Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation and Innovations Media Award-(CC-AMI Award) is aimed at encouraging journalists to raise awareness and articulate issues of Climate Change focusing on ecological land use practices (pelum). Pelum practices include organic agriculture, sustainable agriculture, ecological farming, and conservation of biodiversity amongst other ecologically friendly practices. The award recognizes efforts of journalists to share stories on innovative approaches in climate change adaptation and mitigation and thus catalyzing transformative change on a significant scale.
 2nd Category: Community Participation in Natural Resource Management (Rights Based Approach)
The Second category is aimed at motivating journalists to share articles that will empower the Community in championing Natural Resource Management to take lead and consequently participate in formulation of the policies in Natural Resource Management This award recognizes unusually keen foresight of journalists to share stories that illuminate the role and involvement of smallholder farming communities in governance, management and efficient utilization of natural resources in Kenya.

Winners:

The Winning entries will receive coveted prizes as a symbol of excellence. The winners 1st, 2nd and 3rd in both categories will be feted during an event to mark Terramadre day on 10th Dec 2013. The theme of the day will be. “Saving Endangered Foods”.

Who can enter?

This award is for Kenyan journalists in print and electronic media i.e. Newspapers/Magazine, TV and radio only that is primarily targeted and received by a Kenyan Audience.

What are we looking for?

The winner of the Award will be determined by a panel of selected experts in the respective categories. The judges will employ stringent evaluation criteria to ensure that the article focusses on sustainable and responsive natural resource management practices which contribute to improvement of livelihoods.
Considerations will be based on the journalists who will have made the most captivating and innovative coverage of Ecological land use management (pelum) practices undertaken by small holder farmers.
The journalist should also tell the story in a balanced, comprehensive and objective manner and communicate ensuring relevance to the audience and display well organized research and insight.
 b) You may enter a maximum of 2 pieces either both in a single category or enter in different categories.
c) The pieces may be in English or Kiswahili.
d) The pieces should have appeared in printed publications or electronic media.
e) Include a copy of your CV and background information on your entries as well as others that you have covered in the past in the categories listed.
 The awards may request proof of initial production and /or publicationsThe awards reserves the right to reclassify incorrectly classified piecesAll entries become the property of the award and cannot be returned. However, all intellectual copyright will be protected.All audio and visual files should be submitted in MP3 or MP4 formats respectively.Submission of articles accompanied by the entry form should be made
i) by dropping them at PELUM Kenya offices, SACDEP Campus, Upper hill Road, Majengo next to Central Memorial Hospital, Thika
ii) by sending an email to PELUM Kenya pelumkenya@pelum.net for print articles only

Media Award Dates: All articles must be received by Sunday, 1st December 2013 at 1700hrs.

Winners will be notified by Friday, 6th December 2013 and will be expected to pick their prizes in person on Tuesday, 10th December 2013 during the Terramadre Day Celebrations.
 Enquiries: You can contact PELUM Kenya on +254 2622674

UNDP Consultant to Develop Business Models for Sustaining Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) Interventions in Mwingi District

United Nations Development Programme

National Individual Consultant

Developing Business Models for Sustaining Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) Interventions in Mwingi District

Background

Kenya’s geographic location makes it inherently prone to cyclical droughts and floods. Moreover, according to the Initial National Communication (INC), such types of cyclical climate-driven events will increase in intensity and frequency due to global climate change. Livelihoods and economic activities in Kenya are highly vulnerable to climatic fluctuations, with the districts of the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) being among the most vulnerable to recurrent droughts, and to long-term climate change. The rural poor are the most vulnerable to the impacts of Kenya’s current climate variability.
In response to this, Kenya Government through the Ministry of State for Development of Northern Kenya and Other Arid Lands received funding from GEF in 2009 to support the Kenya Adaptation to Climate change in Arid Lands (KACCAL) project. The 3-year USD 1.0m fund is managed through UNDP and has from 2011 been supporting poor and vulnerable communities in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) of Mwingi district to enhance their adaptive capacity to drought and flood.
The thrust of the project has been on livelihood diversification and livelihood enhancement interventions.
 (i) Viable Sustainable Business Models Developed for initiatives in each community.
(ii) Organizational structures in each community that will enable successful implementation of the business models Proposed
 Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications which should include the following:
1. UNDP Personal History Form (P11)
3. Proposal for implementing the assignment
Please quote “BUSINESS MODELS FOR SUSTAINING CCA INTERVENTIONS - MWINGI DISTRICT” on the subject line.
Applications should be emailed to consultants.ken@undp.org to reach us not later than Wednesday, 19 June 2013 at 6.00 P.M Kenya Time.