Climate Change Adaptation Coordinator for MCC Kenya/Tanzania at Mennonite Central Committee

Qualifications:

All MCC workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to: a personal Christian faith and discipleship; active participation in a Christian church or Christian community; and nonviolent peacemaking. MCC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity. MCC values diversity and invites all qualified candidates to apply. ​Invitations to serve with MCC are contingent on the successful outcome of criminal background check(s).

• Master’s degree in environmental science, international development, or a related field preferred
• Relevant experience (2-5 years) in climate change adaptation, international development,sustainable agriculture, or a related field
• Experience with project data collection and analysis preferred
• Critical thinking skills and detail-orientation
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
• Experience working in a cross-cultural setting
• Self-starter with ability to work independently
• Ability and willingness to travel in rural areas and drive off-road
• Strong English language skills, both oral and written
• Enthusiasm for learning a local language

An invitation to an assignment is contingent on the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage MCC’s PMER processes with partner organizations implementing MCC-supported projects helping smallholder farmers adapt to climate change in Kenya and Tanzania. This work will be done in coordination with the MCC K/T Food-Security Field Officer and under the supervision of the MCC K/T Representatives.

Accompany Utooni Development Organization (UDO) (80%)

• Divide time between the new CFGB-funded Nature+ Food Systems (NPFS) climate change adaptation project (60%) and the ongoing CFGB-funded Climate Smart Agriculture and Livelihoods Project (20%)
• Accompany UDO on the above projects with planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting requirements. Work will include engaging with staff on data collection, analysis, reporting, all to support ongoing learning for incorporation into project activities for positive impact with project participants.
• Participate in the Nature+ Kenya Steering Committee and other networks, connecting with other organizations doing similar food-security work, with the goal of collaborating and learning.
• Identify opportunities for capacity-building support and support partner strengthening as needed.
• Liaise with MCC Canada and CFGB