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| Senior Program Specialist, Climate Change Adaptation in Africa |
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Position Number: 713
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Salary Range: $86,383 - $107,979. This position may be filled at a lower level of experience (i.e. minimum of 5 years for Senior Program Officer).
Duration: . Until March 2011(with possibility of extension)
Closing Date: September 17, 2008 at Midnight (Canadian EST)
Who Can Apply: IDRC employees and the general public
Job Details
Job Overview
The purpose of the Climate Change Adaptation in Africa (CCAA) research and capacity development program is to significantly improve the capacity of African countries to adapt to climate change in ways that benefit the most vulnerable. The program involves and engages users from beginning to end by actively promoting Participatory Action Research (PAR), to better define research questions and facilitate the process of transferring or devolving results and skills to those who will use them. Based in Nairobi, Kenya and reporting to the Program Leader of Climate Change Adaptation in Africa (CCAA) and the Regional Director, the Senior Program Specialist’s role is to develop projects within the CCAA priority areas by reviewing, developing, monitoring, managing and evaluating research projects; and liaising and maintaining productive working relationships with partners, researchers and government institutions. He/she will take the lead in managing a portfolio of Program Initiatives and corporate projects (10-20 projects) and Research Support Projects valued at $5-7 million.
Candidate Profile
Education
PhD. (preferred) or Masters Degree and record of publications, in a relevant natural or environmental science or an area of applied environmental research for development such as environmental studies, physical geography or natural resources management.
Experience
This position requires a minimum of eight years’ relevant experience, which includes: Experience in managing research projects from project design to project implementation Experience working on climate change and adaptation research and/or environment and natural resource management Applied research experience in adaptation, preferably in Eastern or Southern Africa Experience in designing and delivering research capacity building
Language
A superior knowledge of English is essential for this position
Knowledge
Sound knowledge on climate change and its impacts on agricultural production, water security, human health and ecosystems in Africa Understanding of vulnerability (biophysical and social) and its linkages to climate change in Africa Understanding of key development priorities in Africa and interlinkages with climate change adaptation Good understanding of current "stressors" and how these interact with climate change and variability to reduce the adaptive capacity of vulnerable and affected communities Good knowledge of governance and institutional dynamics in Africa Knowledge of and links to existing professional and climate change adaptation networks in the region and beyond
Competencies
Excellent leadership, interpersonal and written and oral communication skills, including the ability to engage a wide range of audiences Good organisational, problem-solving and negotiations skills Demonstrated ability to analyse and synthesise complex documents Ability to manage complex and diverse tasks while traveling or in the field Ability to establish, manage, guide and monitor relationships with diverse stakeholders Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team of people from diverse cultures, expertise and experiences Ability to work from a people centered perspective Awareness of and sensitivity to individual, gender and cultural differences.
Additional Information
This position involves travel of 60 - 90 days per year.
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