The successful candidate will assist the Advisor Natural Resource Management provide technical advice on, and oversee the implementation of strategies on effective natural resource exploitation and revenue sharing.

He/she will promote local capacities in sustainable natural resources management and fiscal planning and be responsible for championing the natural resource policy, reforms, management and the resultant profit sharing.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Assist in the natural resource policy formulation/reforms, exploitation and effective revenue enhancement.
Develop/Review revenue management assessment framework; a set of questions, indicators, tools and strategies to assist evaluate management systems and influence policy making processes.
Assist in the development for a framework for equitable sharing of the proceeds of the natural resources.
Work with other team members to ensure an integrated approach to sustainable resource management and stable economic development in Kenya.
Work with other stakeholders in the sustainable exploitation of renewable and non-renewable resources.
Conduct field examinations of property to identify and assess natural resources values, including land, water, minerals, wildlife, and recreation and timber products amongst others.
Conduct site inspections to identify hazardous conditions, environmental contamination, conformance with accepted practices and other environmental concerns.
Undertake any other duties and assignments as may be required or as may be assigned from time to time by the Commission.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
A Master’s Degree in Natural Resources Management, Environment, or related field.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental discipline or related field.
At least seven (7) years’ experience working in Natural Resource Management and/or Economic Governance with a minimum of three (3) years in a management position.
Experience in designing, managing and implementing natural resources or governance activities with particular focus on the extractive mineral sector.
Experience in monitoring and evaluating natural resource and/or economic governance activities.
Previous experience with a clear understanding of a results based approach to project implementation, monitoring and reporting will be an added advantage.
Previous work experience and knowledge of natural resource conditions in Kenya will be a distinct advantage.
Proficiency in Resource Computer applications will be an added advantage.
Good understanding of natural resource mapping tools e.g. GIS
Strong managerial skills, including motivating, developing, coaching and leading team.

General Competencies
The applicants to the above positions should possess the following general competencies:
He/she must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be a team player.
Ability to collaborate with people and organizations of diverse backgrounds.
Be computer literate specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to work in a team-modulated and collaborative environment.
Terms and Conditions of Service

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package and will be appointed on permanent and pensionable basis.

Application Process
If your training, experience and competence match or exceed any of the above minimum requirements, please send (2) separately secured copies of your application, a detailed up-to-date curriculum vitae, indicating current remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts, together with copies of certificates and testimonials.

You should also give the names of three referees who must be familiar with your previous work/academic experience indicating their telephone, postal and email addresses.

The application cover MUST clearly indicate the position being applied for.

Application should be addressed to the Commission Secretary, CRA and be sent by post or hand delivered to the Commission offices at 14 Riverside Drive by Friday 24th April 2015 as follows: APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF ___________ (insert appropriate position)

To:
The Commission Secretary
Commission on Revenue Allocation
Grosvenor Block, 2nd Floor 14 Riverside Drive
P.O. Box 1310 – 00200
Nairobi

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you do not hear from us in the next three months from the date of this advertisement then consider your application unsuccessful.

The CRA is an equal opportunity, gender sensitive and compliant