Technical Advisor Rangeland and Natural Resource Management - Climate Resilient Agriculture and Pastoralism in Northern Kenya (Lodwar)

ABOUT THE COMPANY GIZ, the German Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH, provides services in the field of international technical cooperation worldwide. In Kenya, it has been active since 1964, and up to now implements programs in a wide variety of areas, including economic development, green energy and water, governance, food security, and peace and security. The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is GIZ’s main commissioning party. However, GIZ as well works closely with the private sector, fostering successful interaction between development policy and foreign trade. JOB SUMMARY The “Project „Climate-resilient Agriculture and Pastoralism in Northern Kenya” is a new project starting its operation in March 2026.The project supports rural communities as well as local public, private and civil society stakeholders in their efforts to increase the resilience of the rural population regarding climate and socio-economic challenges. Sustainable and productive management of natural resources and climate resilient income generation from livestock, agriculture and fisheries are main intervention areas. While for Turkana and Marsabit there will be a o the focus will be on the better management of the Lake Baringo catchment area. The project will be implemented in the counties of Turkana, Marsabit and Baringo.To make the project a success GIZ is looking for a highly motivated team to support thevarious interventions. RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities:The technical Adviser is responsible for the operational management of the following project measures and activities, in particular focusing on the projects overall Output 1: “Improve the capacities of community and user-based organizations for conflict-sensitive management of natural resources”.Support the setup of project structures and establish networks with partners from local government, community organizations, civil society, private sector and other development partners in Turkana and contribute to the overall conceptionalization of the project.Oversee planning and implementation of the project activities under the assigned project output, with a view to create synergies within and beyond Turkana/in the ASALs and with other players.Facilitate inclusive land-use and resource management agreements among different with a focus on rangelands, but also water resources.Initiate capacity building measures for community actors and relevant stakeholders (e.g. stakeholder workshops, trainings and capacity building measures).Facilitate conflict mediation measures on community level in case of need.Elaborate work packages (incl. administrative and financial requirements) which can be taken over by consultants or local partners (e.g Local Subsidies) and oversee and monitor the implementation and impact of the same.Support monitoring and evaluation of project activities, document impact, elaborate knowledge and communication products and contribute to visibility of t