REPUBLIC OF KENYA
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND MINERAL RESOURCES
TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR THE SUSTAINABLE LAND MANAGEMENT (SLM) SECRETARIAT AT THE MINISTRY
OF ENVIRONMENT AND MINERAL RESOURCES
Introduction
The government of Kenya has received a Grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) through The World Bank for the wider
promotion of Sustainable Land Management (SLM) methodologies as well as the global benefits accruing from an integrated ecosystem management of environmentally critical catchment areas.
The SLM methodologies will be implemented through a 5-year Kenya Agricultural Productivity and Sustainable Land Management Project KAPSLMP) that became effective from 1st November 2010.
To enhance capacity in the Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, a component secretariat composed of two officers will be formed to oversee the implementation of component three (3) of the Project that is geared towards the Strengthening of an Enabling Environment for Sustainable Land Management (SLM).
The secretariat will be comprised of two officers:
Component Manager and a deputy Component Manager.
The MEMR intends to apply part of the GEF funds to hire the services of a Component and Deputy Component Manager under the
terms of reference described below:
1. JOB TITLE: COMPONENT MANAGER
Objective of the Position of a Component Manager (CM)
The Component Manager will be overall responsible for the day-today management of the SLM Component with close cooperation
with SLM coordinator and the Kenya Agricultural Productivity Project KAPP Secretariat (KS)
Specific Activities
The Component Manager will be responsible for the efficient and effective implementation of the Component with the following
responsibilities:
• Overall day-to-day management of the Component
• Guide and oversee the managerial and technical aspects of implementation of the Component
• Facilitate cooperation between the other project components, and the (KS) and exchange lessons learnt and best practices
• Monitor the outputs as well as risks and assumptions and, in case of deviations, recommend remedial actions to be taken by
the project management
• Review and comment on financial reports and plans
• Provide secretariat support and ensure quality delivery of meetings and reports to the KS, national SLM committee and
overall project steering committee
• Prepare work plans and budget for activities of the Component
• Ensure the Expenditures of the component are reflected annually in the printed estimates
• Ensure accountable, efficient and transparent use of the Component funds
• Manage consultancy inputs
• Prepare inputs to the project reports
• Be responsible for contracting consultants for the Component
• Identify needs and take part in the procurement of goods and services for the Component
• Contribute to the efficient administration of the component e.g. by making proposals for any means to improve component
efficiency
• In general ensure all Component activities and outcomes are fulfilled.
Qualification and Experience
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MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND MINERAL RESOURCES
TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR THE SUSTAINABLE LAND MANAGEMENT (SLM) SECRETARIAT AT THE MINISTRY
OF ENVIRONMENT AND MINERAL RESOURCES
The government of Kenya has received a Grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) through The World Bank for the wider
promotion of Sustainable Land Management (SLM) methodologies as well as the global benefits accruing from an integrated ecosystem management of environmentally critical catchment areas.
The SLM methodologies will be implemented through a 5-year Kenya Agricultural Productivity and Sustainable Land Management Project KAPSLMP) that became effective from 1st November 2010.
To enhance capacity in the Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, a component secretariat composed of two officers will be formed to oversee the implementation of component three (3) of the Project that is geared towards the Strengthening of an Enabling Environment for Sustainable Land Management (SLM).
The secretariat will be comprised of two officers:
Component Manager and a deputy Component Manager.
The MEMR intends to apply part of the GEF funds to hire the services of a Component and Deputy Component Manager under the
terms of reference described below:
1. JOB TITLE: COMPONENT MANAGER
Objective of the Position of a Component Manager (CM)
The Component Manager will be overall responsible for the day-today management of the SLM Component with close cooperation
with SLM coordinator and the Kenya Agricultural Productivity Project KAPP Secretariat (KS)
Specific Activities
The Component Manager will be responsible for the efficient and effective implementation of the Component with the following
responsibilities:
• Overall day-to-day management of the Component
• Guide and oversee the managerial and technical aspects of implementation of the Component
• Facilitate cooperation between the other project components, and the (KS) and exchange lessons learnt and best practices
• Monitor the outputs as well as risks and assumptions and, in case of deviations, recommend remedial actions to be taken by
the project management
• Review and comment on financial reports and plans
• Provide secretariat support and ensure quality delivery of meetings and reports to the KS, national SLM committee and
overall project steering committee
• Prepare work plans and budget for activities of the Component
• Ensure the Expenditures of the component are reflected annually in the printed estimates
• Ensure accountable, efficient and transparent use of the Component funds
• Manage consultancy inputs
• Prepare inputs to the project reports
• Be responsible for contracting consultants for the Component
• Identify needs and take part in the procurement of goods and services for the Component
• Contribute to the efficient administration of the component e.g. by making proposals for any means to improve component
efficiency
• In general ensure all Component activities and outcomes are fulfilled.
Qualification and Experience
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