Project Assistant Job at Ministry of Environment and Forestry - Career Opportunity in Kenya

Vacancy title:
Project Assistant

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Public Administration, and Government , Category: Admin & Office ]

 

Jobs at:

Ministry of Environment and Forestry

Deadline of this Job:
15 June 2020  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 28, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
Vision A clean, healthy, safe and sustainably managed environment and Natural resources Mission To facilitate good governance in the protection, restoration, conservation, development and management of the environment and natural resources for equitable and sustainable development. Mandate To protect, conserve and manage the environment and natural resources for socio-economic development Core Values Sustainable Development: Honesty and Integrity: Human Dignity: Teamwork and focus on results: Innovativeness: Equity: Participatory Approach GUIDING PRINCIPLES A Right to a Clean and Healthy Environment A Right to Development Ecosystem Approach Total Economic Value The Principle of Sustainable Use Inter- and Intra-generational Equity Public Participation and Inclusivity Principle The Principle of Subsidiarity The Precautionary Principle The Polluter Pays Principle. International Cooperation Good Governance 3R- Reduce, Re-use, recycle
Job Summary
The Project Assistant will assist the Project Manager in the day to day management and oversight of the project activities; He/she will provide financial and administrative services - ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work and promote a client-oriented approach consistent with ME&F/UNDP rules and regulations. .

Responsibilities
• Assist the Project Manager in the day to day management and oversight of project activities;
• Assist in the preparation of progress reports;
• Ensure all project documentation (progress report, consulting and other technical reports, minutes of meetings, e.t.c) are properly maintained in hard and electronic copies in an efficient and readily accessible filing system, for when required by UNDP, Project Consultants and other PMU staff; and
• Provide PMU with related administrative and logistical assistance.


Competencies
• Ability to administer budgets, train and work effectively with counterpart staff at all levels and with all groups involved in the project;
• Strong drafting, presentation and reporting skills;
• Strong analytical skills, good inter-personal and team building skills;
• Proficiency in the use of computer software applications especially MS Word and MS Excel; and
• Good command of English and Kiswahili.


Qualifications
Applicants must possess the following:-
• A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification; Environmental Science, Environmental Chemistry, Mining, Geology, Chemical Engineering or Chemical/ Biological Sciences or any other related field from a recognized institution;
• Training on ASGM will be an added advantage


Job Education Requirements: Not Specified


Experience
• At least three (3) years of work experience preferably in a project involving natural resources management or chemicals and waste management;
• Previous experience with UN projects will be a definite asset;
• Knowledge in government regulations and procedures;
• Familiarity with technical assistance projects and UNDP programme in Kenya is an asset;
• Knowledge on Kenya Gold Mercury in the Artisanal and Small- Scale Gold Mining (ASGM); and
• Experience in Chemobs and waste projects will be an added advantage.


Work Hours: 8

 

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Job application procedure
Applications are invited from qualified persons for the positions shown below.
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Commission website www.publicservice.go.ke or jobs portal www.psckjobs.go.ke
Please Note:
• Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application.
• Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. (iii) Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification
• The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution - Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenyans diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.
Applications should reach the Commission on or before 15th June 2020 latest 5.00 pm (East African Time).


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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 15th June 2020
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 28-05-2020
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 28-05-2020
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 28-05-2065
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