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The Green Belt Movement is a non-governmental organization founded in Kenya in 1977 by Professor Wangari Maathai. The Movement s work focuses on conserving the environment by empowering rural women and communities through environmental education, supporting conservation and climate change mitigation activities in Kenya, and creating livelihood safety-nets at household level. What are we looking f...

ClimeTrek is now a leading firm in the field of carbon project consultancy and trading. Our primary goal is to source high-quality impactful projects, work with project owners to develop the projects and to monetise the resultant offsets for the benefit of the local communities. Our services include; the development of nature-based solutions Projects, renewable energy, community projects, ESG & s...

Our goal is to help nature flourish and prosper. DGB Group is a project developer of high-quality, large-scale carbon and biodiversity projects accredited by third parties. DGB is focused on nature conservation and helping biodiversity flourish by assisting governments and corporations in achieving net zero. About Job The ideal candidate is an experienced (blue) carbon project manager that knows ...

This position is remote based in Nairobi, Kenya where WRI is registered. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission. WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position. About the Program: WRI's Restoration Initiative informs, enables, and invests in people that restore degraded land, converting them to socially, economically, and environmentall...

The World Resources Institute is a global research non-profit organization that was established in 1982 with funding from the MacArthur Foundation under the leadership of James Gustave Speth. WRI is a global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being Job Highlight: Reporting to the Gender and Social Equity Speciali...

The Green Belt Movement is a non-governmental organization founded in Kenya in 1977 by Professor Wangari Maathai. The Movement s work focuses on conserving the environment by empowering rural women and communities through environmental education, supporting conservation and climate change mitigation activities in Kenya, and creating livelihood safety-nets at household level. What are we looking f...

The ideal candidate is an experienced (blue) carbon project manager that knows the ins and outs of the carbon credit production standards and methodologies, and provides additional ecological perspectives with the obtained degree in climate science several years ago. Mangrove trees, coastal ecosystems, and wildlife in general excite him or her and there is an intrinsic drive for restoration of bi...

The Rainforest Alliance is a growing network of people who are inspired and committed to working together to achieve our mission of conserving biodiversity and ensuring sustainable livelihoods. Through creative, pragmatic collaboration, we aim to rebalance the planet by building strong forests and healthy communities around the world Position summary: The Lead, LandScale, is responsible for evolv...

Duties and Responsibilities Participating in identification, conceptualization, formulation, development, designing, implementation and monitoring of multi-disciplinary research projects/programmes in Forest/Environmental Policy and Law; Collection, analysis and management of data in forest and environmental policy and economic; Integrate forest and environmental economics in policy and legal pro...

The Green Belt Movement is a non-governmental organization founded in Kenya in 1977 by Professor Wangari Maathai. The Movement s work focuses on conserving the environment by empowering rural women and communities through environmental education, supporting conservation and climate change mitigation activities in Kenya, and creating livelihood safety-nets at household level. Summary The successfu...

The Green Belt Movement is a non-governmental organization founded in Kenya in 1977 by Professor Wangari Maathai. The Movement s work focuses on conserving the environment by empowering rural women and communities through environmental education, supporting conservation and climate change mitigation activities in Kenya, and creating livelihood safety-nets at household level. Summary The Greenbelt...

The Greenbelt Movement is in an exciting growth phase, expanding its work in Kenya and increasing its influence across Africa. The Greenbelt Movement seeks to hire a Program Manager to provide overall leadership to our programs. The ideal candidate will resonate with the values of the organization, is committed and passionate about environmental protection and sustainability, is a highly motivate...

SCOPE OF WORK AND OUTPUTS/DELIVERABLES WRI is looking for a national consultant in Kenya to support the GRV Landscape Policy Accelerator in the GRV, comprising four counties - Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Makueni, and Nakuru. The consultant will conduct a policy review and analysis to highlight the existing policies and incentive mechanisms that support or hinder the implementation of forest and lan...

Responsibilities The Rainforest Alliance's Core Values are Impact, Change, Collaboration, Openness and Trust and as such they form the basis of the behaviours we demonstrate; Proactively lead and support the organization in achieving its 2030 Strategy, with a focus on its Thriving Landscapes offering, promoting speed, scale and simplification in design, implementation and impact creation; Coordin...

This position is homebased under the direct supervision of the UNEP - UN-REDD Africa Region Coordinator. The position holder will specifically support the delivery of UNEP UN-REDD implementation plan for Africa: this involves working closely with other UN agencies, governments, and other relevant key stakeholders to ensure countries accelerate financing for forests, via upfront financing and REDD...

This position is homebased under the direct supervision of the UNEP - UN-REDD Africa Region Coordinator. The position holder will specifically support the delivery of UNEP UN-REDD implementation plan for Africa: this involves working closely with other UN agencies, governments, and other relevant key stakeholders to ensure countries accelerate financing for forests, via upfront financing and REDD...

Position summary: At the Rainforest Alliance we are looking for a pro-active, collaborative, and innovative Country Director who will provide strong leadership to lead the strategic planning, fundraising and implementation of Rainforest Alliance's activities in Kenya and Tanzania. The Country Director, Kenya harnesses the institutional strategy of driving landscape and sector transformation to de...

Job Description SCOPE OF WORK AND OUTPUTS/DELIVERABLES WRI is looking for a national consultant in Kenya to support the GRV Landscape Policy Accelerator in the GRV, comprising four counties - Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Makueni, and Nakuru. The consultant will conduct a policy review and analysis to highlight the existing policies and incentive mechanisms that support or hinder the implementation o...

The World Resources Institute is a global research non-profit organization that was established in 1982 with funding from the MacArthur Foundation under the leadership of James Gustave Speth. WRI is a global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being. SCOPE OF WORK AND OUTPUTS/DELIVERABLES WRI is looking for a nati...

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world s environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment. About Job This position is homebased under the direct supervis...

The Rainforest Alliance is a growing network of people who are inspired and committed to working together to achieve our mission of conserving biodiversity and ensuring sustainable livelihoods. Through creative, pragmatic collaboration, we aim to rebalance the planet by building strong forests and healthy communities around the world. Responsibilities The Rainforest Alliance s Core Values are Imp...

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world s environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment. Summary This position is homebased under the direct supervisio...

The Rainforest Alliance is a growing network of people who are inspired and committed to working together to achieve our mission of conserving biodiversity and ensuring sustainable livelihoods. Through creative, pragmatic collaboration, we aim to rebalance the planet by building strong forests and healthy communities around the world. Position summary: At the Rainforest Alliance we are looking fo...

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1961, working in the field of the wilderness preservation, and the reduction of humanity s footprint on the environment. It was formerly named the World Wildlife Fund, which remains its official name in Canada and the United States. JOB SUMMARY: The Project Assistant will play a crucial role in suppo...