Monday, April 4, 2011

Environment Program Coordinator – International Life Fung






The Program Coordinator is responsible for leading ILF’s environment team in the production, distribution and monitoring of fuel efficient stove (FES) program in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Kenya.
Requirements:

  • Bachelor degree
  • English fluency
  • Prior field experience working with humanitarian NGOs and/or UN agencies (preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa)
  • Experience in fuel-efficient cook-stoves and/or sustainable fuel technologies preferred


Key Responsibilities:

Day to day management of FES program, assignment of roles and execution of production, distribution and monitoring activities
Liaising with partnering institutions including UNHCR and GIZ, community groups and individuals in the development of ILF’s stove program and realization of ILF’s objectives
Leading the community mobilization process by engaging with different sectors of the beneficiary refugee communities
Ensuring regular and appropriate monitoring is carried out on production and distribution, as well as maintenance of up-to-date records of distribution, training and monitoring
Engaging and educating communities on the design, purpose, benefits, use and maintenance of FES
Undertaking assessments and surveys related to ILF’s FES program
Providing accountability for program purchases in the form of invoices, receipts, and agreements
Making recommendations to ILF’s HQ regarding the direction and design of existing FES program, as well as any proposed design changes or stakeholder feedback on the FES itself
Preparing and executing monthly budgets, production schedules and activity plans


Reporting:Providing regular updates including monthly reports to HQ on activities completed, outcomes achieved, and future agenda.

How to apply
Send resume/CV and cover letter to Rachael Reichenbach and rreichenbach@lifelinefund.org.
Please indicate your name and ‘Environment Program Coordinator’ in the subject line