Pan African Climate Justice Alliance Job in Kenya
We are a coalition of more than 1,000 members, advocating for a pro-poor and people-centered response to the growing global climate change crisis.
PACJA unites and coordinates isolated civil society efforts on climate change advocacy to hold African governments to account on integrating climate change into national poverty reduction and sustainable development actions while at the same time advocating for Africa positions in global climate change processes.
Our vision: A global environment free from the threat of climate change and which brings sustainable development, equity and justice for all.
Vacancy: Programme Officer
Are you a highly motivated professional with a background in environmental, social sciences, project management, development studies or equivalent qualifications, possessing at least a bachelor’s degree?
Do you have excellent communication skills and you can write, read and converse fluently in Meru Language?
Do you have experience in working with community based initiatives?
Have you worked with women groups and have you led a campaign targeting County Governments in integrating community initiatives in devolution?
Do you understand the challenge climate change poses to humanity and our communities, and have you closely followed, participated or led community initiatives?
Do you have good conceptual and analytical skills and ability to think and operate innovatively?
Do you possess exceptional organizational skills to enable you to optimize independent use of time against variable workload?
If you have all the above, then you are the person we are looking for.
We are recruiting a programme officer to be part of a six-month initiative with a possibility of two months extension.
The initiative is focusing on promoting climate resilient livelihoods through enhancing community coping strategies and participation of marginalized groups in policy making in Meru County.
If this opportunity interests you, kindly apply by close of business 28th July 2015.
More details about the position can be downloaded from our website on the link Pan African Climate Justice Alliance
PACJA is an equal opportunity employer.
Women are encouraged to apply for the position.
Please note that PACJA does not accept resumes for positions that are not advertised.
Due to high volume of applications, we regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Kindly note that canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
How to Apply:
To apply, please send a resume and a cover letter to recruitment@pacja.org and cc to info@pacja.org
