EXTENSION CALL FOR POLICY BRIEFS & PETITIONS EXPERT: FOREST & BIODIVERSITY The Institute for Culture and Ecology (ICE) commissioned research to assess Kenya's Forest Policy Environment. The study aimed to gather and document information on several aspects of forest utilization, management, and governance to determine the policy gaps and overlaps and their impact on the successful protection of public forest ecosystems and suggest policy recommendations to address the identified gaps. In anticipation of the Forest Conservation and Management Act (FCMA) 2016 review, the Kenya Forest Working Group (KFWG) with support from ICE is calling for an expert(s) to pick up policy issues and petitions that will be used to lobby for changes in the upcoming Forest Conservation and Management Act (2016) review. The expert will work with KFWG members to facilitate and develop policy briefs and petitions touching on two policy issues that featured strongly in the report, namely:

1.   Specific forests especially protected as Biodiversity and Water Catchment areas 2.Overlapping Policy Mandates on Forest Landscapes

The expert(s) will be expected to support this process by consolidating the views of members around the above two issues and presenting them in a policy brief and petition format.  These will be used to lobby for changes in the FCMA 2016 review. TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE EXPERTS (S) 

Background on the Research

ICE, with support from the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation, commissioned a survey with the aim of gathering and documenting information on several aspects of forest utilization, management and governance, with the following objectives:

• To determine the impacts the Shamba System had on biodiversity and water
• To establish successes and challenges of the Plantation Establishment and Livelihoods Improvement Scheme (PELIS) and suggest policy recommendations to address these challenges.
• To establish Community Forest Association (CFA) perceptions on the Participatory Forest Management Plan (PFMP) development and implementation process
• To assess the policy gaps and overlaps and the impact they have on the successful protection of public forest ecosystems and suggest policy recommendations to address the gaps and overlaps.
• To establish management challenges facing the three types of forests identified by the Constitution of Kenya (public, community, and private forests) and suggest policy recommendations to address the challenges.

 

Key Policy Issues

From the research conducted, two key policy issues were distilled as follows:

1. Biodiversity monitoring and recording for indigenous forests.

The policy challenge is to preserve indigenous forest biodiversity while delivering water catchment services. How can we minimize plantation stands while increasing indigenous sections in water catchment areas to increase water supply? How can we reduce the plantations around Kenya’s main water towers?

1. Overlapping mandates on forests (Water Act, Forest Management Act, Wildlife Act).

The policy issue here is how to get all forest stakeholders (KWS, KFS, water bodies, etc.) to work together to protect trees, wildlife, and water. This way, conservation efforts will be better coordinated and resources will be better utilized, all of which will lead to improved conservation outcomes.

Responsibilities

The expert will be expected to deliver on the following components:

• Review the report and distill key policy issues
• Develop a policy brief and petitions per policy issue that will be used to lobby for changes within the FCMA 2016 Review
• Present policy brief and petitions to KFWG forum members and stakeholders

 

Deliverables

The policy brief and petitions expert is expected to deliver on the following:

• 2 policy briefs and petitions based on the research findings: The brief should be logically structured, and contain evidence-based findings, conclusions, lessons, and recommendations.
• The policy briefs and petitions should respond in detail to the key focus areas described above.
• The policy briefs and petitions should include a set of specific recommendations formulated to lobby for changes in the FCMA 2016 Review

 

Timeline

The policy brief and petitions expert will be expected to work for three weeks to deliver the policy briefs and petitions.

Application Instruction

Please share your Expression of Interest and CV to facilitate this process by emailing KFGW@eawildlife.org  with a copy to info@icekenya.org   by Friday, July 19^th, 2024.   

Vacant Position:                     Communications and Gender Officer Reporting to:                           Executive Director  Location:                                  Garden Estate, off Thika Road, along Garden Estate Road, Kenya Contract:                                  1 year (renewable) Application Deadline:            15th July 2024  

1. Background

The Institute for Culture and Ecology (ICE) ICE is seeking to recruit a qualified individual to fill the position of Communications and Gender Officer.   ICE is a national Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that was started in 2006 and is registered in Kenya under the NGO Coordination Act. ICE vision is one of empowered communities living in healthy ecosystems. ICE mission is to accompany local communities in harnessing indigenous knowledge for environmental conservation and realization of sustainable livelihoods.  

2. Job Summary

The Communications and Gender Officer will be responsible for devising and executing communication strategies and also working towards integrating gender perspectives, fostering equality and empowerment across all organizational and target community initiatives.  

1. a) Main duties and responsibilities – Communications

• Develop and implement communication strategies that promote healthy ecosystems, sustainable livelihoods and socio-economic empowerment of the people.
• Create compelling content, including written materials, multimedia presentations, and promote social media campaigns to raise awareness on issues related to healthy environment, sustainable livelihoods and socio-economic empowerment of the people.
• Manage and regularly update organization’s social media platforms and website.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure that communication efforts align with organizational goals, values, vision and mission.
• Conduct research and analysis on current trends in communication including challenges, and opportunities informing communication strategies and decision-making processes.
• Organize and facilitate workshops, training sessions, and events to educate staff, volunteers and community members on best practices in communication.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication initiatives, utilizing metrics and feedback to continuously improve communication strategies and outcomes.
• document success stories, case studies and upload them in website and social media platforms.
• Ensure prompt compilation of organization’s annual report and biannual magazine.

1. b. Main duties and responsibilities – Gender

• Spearhead mainstreaming gender perspectives in organizational programmes and fostering a culture of gender inclusivity and diversity within the organization.
• Act as a liaison and advocate for gender-related matters within the organization, conveying its stance and values through media interactions, public engagements, and other platforms.
• spearhead research on policies and trends in the field of gender and sharing insights and recommendations with internal and external stakeholders.
• spearhead social media campaigns to raise awareness and engage stakeholders on gender-related issues.
• Advocate for policy changes and institutional reforms that promote gender equity, equality and rights, leveraging communication channels to drive awareness and take necessary action.
• Develop and implement strategies that incorporate gender perspectives and promote gender equality and empowerment initiatives.

3.     Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communication or related field from a recognized university.
• Undertaken short/some course on gender studies, sociology, international development or related studies in addition to a degree in communication. Those with this will have added advantage.
• Those with master's degree in communication will have an added advantage.
• Experience of a minimum of 5 years in communication in a not- for-profit organization.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing communication strategies for an organization.
• Ability to document success stories, case studies and upload them in website and social media platforms.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, with ability to craft compelling messages for diverse audience and platforms.
• Proficiency in multimedia content creation, including graphic design, video production, and social media management.
• Experience in conducting research and analysis to inform communication strategies and decision-making processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including internal teams, external partners, and community members.
• Ability to compile project reports, magazines and other documents for information dissemination or sharing
• Some knowledge of monitoring and evaluation to assess the effectiveness of communication initiatives and make data-driven improvements.
• Commitment to promoting gender equity and equality, social justice, and human rights, with a passion for creating positive change through communication and advocacy.

4.     How to apply

Applicants who meet the above qualifications and requirements are invited to send application (attach word document) and attach a detailed curriculum vitae with names and full phone contacts of three (3) current referees. They should quote current and expected salary. Only those who meet the above criteria will be shortlisted and invited for interview. Applications should be addressed to;   The Director, Institute for Culture & Ecology, P.O Box 6270-01000, Thika, Kenya.   Applications should be sent via email to: procure@icekenya.org and cc. martin@icekenya.org by 15^th July 2024.   NB: Please do not fill the online application. Only applications submitted through the given emails will be accepted.

The Institute for Culture & Ecology is sourcing for Medical Insurance cover quotations for year 2024/2025 from qualified medical insurance service providers. Kindly send expression of interest to Institute for Culture and Ecology for more details. The expression of interest with profile of the company should be sent to procure@icekenya.org  and copied to martin@icekenya.org by 5.00pm Monday, 3rd June 2024.

Background The Institute for Culture and Ecology (ICE) is a national indigenous Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that was started in 2006 and is registered in Kenya under the NGO Coordination Act. ICE vision is one of empowered communities living in healthy ecosystems. ICE mission is to accompany local communities in harnessing indigenous knowledge for environmental conservation and realization of sustainable livelihoods. ICE is seeking to recruit qualified individuals to fill the position of Finance Manager. Position Title:     Finance Manager Reporting to:      Director Location:            Garden Estate, Exit 7, Off Thika Road, Nairobi Contract:            1 year renewable (subject to satisfactory performance) General Job Summary: The position holder will be responsible and accountable for administrative & financial operations, grant management, budgets preparations and budget monitoring, financial reporting, development & implementation of financial and administrative policies Main Duties and responsibilities

• Ensure that the finance and administration department comply with laid down policies, procedures and regulations.
• Monitor grants management and financial transactions to ensure compliance with approved budget lines, fund accounting requirements and organizational financial policy.
• Review all payment vouchers prepared by the finance officer for payments and ensure proper documentation and that the costs are reasonable and allowable.
• Review all financial, cash and bank reconciliations for completeness and accuracy.
• Organize the preparation, approval, and execution of budget and ensure adequate budget control practices.
• Design, develop and update financial, procurement and other administrative policies and procedures.
• Co-ordinate the annual audit and follow-up on recommendations and action points raised by auditors.
• Review both organizational and donor financial reports for compliance with the reporting requirements of the organization and donors.
• Ensure all donors and funders or partners contractual obligations and deadlines are met.
• Maintain up-to-date information on grants in hard and soft copy.
• Ensure that all statutory requirements of the organization are met or adhered to.
• Maintain an effective, efficient and up-to-date staff records and filing system including contracts, leave, medical, awards, discipline, etc
• Maintain full up-to-date records and archives of employee files and other documents.
• Supervise finance and administration staff.
• Support in fundraising efforts.
• Acts as finance advisor to the Director.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Director.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in business, commerce or finance from a recognized academic institution.
• Professional accountancy qualifications i.e., CPA K
• Proven Knowledge of QuickBooks
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft office applications
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Excellent reporting, communication, and presentation skills
• Experience of a minimum of 5 years in a not- for-profit organization, three of which must be overseeing donor grants.
• Those with higher degree in business or financial management will have an added advantage

Applicants who meet the above minimum requirements are invited to send application letter illustrating how they meet the above requirements plus a detailed curriculum vitae with names and full phone contacts of three (3) current referees. They should quote current and expected remuneration. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. Applications should be addressed to; The Director, Institute for Culture & Ecology, P.O Box 6270-01000, Thika, Kenya. The application should be sent to procure@icekenya.org and cc. martin@icekenya.org by Tuesday, 16^th April, 2024 at 5.00pm. Please do not fill the online application, only applications sent through the given emails will be accepted.  

TERMS OF REFERENCE

 PROCUREMENT OF DESIGN AND PRINTING SERVICES FOR FOREST BIODIVERSITY-ASSESSMENT OF FOREST POLICY ENVIRONMENT IN KENYA DOCUMENT Background  The Institute for Culture and Ecology (ICE) is a national indigenous Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that was started in 2006 and is registered in Kenya under the NGO Coordination Act. ICE vision is one of empowered communities living in healthy ecosystems. ICE mission is to promote harnessing of indigenous knowledge for environmental conservation and sustainable livelihoods of local communities. ICE is desirous to produce quality publication of the Forest Biodiversity-Assessment Of Forest Policy Environment in Kenya document in an easy to read and visually appealing format. The document is 84 pages. Therefore, ICE would like to procure the services of company/consultant that has the compacity to edit and proofread, design layout and print out the document. Tasks of the consultant

• The company / consultant will be required to edit and proofread the document, provide design layout ensuring style and language consistency.
• Print 100 copies of the document.
• Avail the ready for printing soft copy of the document to ICE.

Requirements

• Proven track record of editing proofreading, designing, preparation for publication and printing experience of corporate booklets.
• The company/consultant must guarantee timely delivery of the designed and printed booklet, and the online version.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the publishing and printing industry
• Familiarity working with non-governmental organizations.
• Prices are to be VAT inclusive

If you meet the criteria above and are interested, please email procure@icekenya.org and cc  martin@icekenya.org. Submit financial proposal, workplan and company/consultant profile by 6^th August, 2024 at 5.00pm. Those who had submitted their proposals need not to apply.

The Institute for Culture and Ecology (ICE) is a national indigenous Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that was started in 2006 and is registered in Kenya under the NGO Coordination Act. ICE vision is one of empowered communities living in healthy ecosystems. ICE mission is to promote harnessing of indigenous knowledge for environmental conservation and sustainable livelihoods of local communities. ICE is desirous to improve its cash management, fixed asset management, financial data entry and reporting for improved financial management resulting to increased effectiveness and efficiency in its financial operations. Therefore, ICE would like to procure SAGE 200 Evolution ERP. Click here for a more detailed terms of reference. Interested service providers should submit their technical and financial proposal by email to; procure@icekenya.org and CC martin@icekenya.org by 10^th November, 2023 at 5.00pm. Only proposals submitted through the emails provided will be accepted.

The Institute for Culture & Ecology is sourcing for Medical Insurance cover quotations for year 2023/2024 from qualified medical insurance service providers.

Kindly send expression of interest to Institute for Culture and Ecology for more details. The expression of interest with profile of the company should be sent to procure@icekenya.org  and copied to martin@icekenya.org by 5.00pm Friday, 31st May 2023.

Institute for Culture and Ecology-ICE wishes to re-advertise the sale of motor vehicle Toyota RAV4 KCH 692U. See attached poster and photos for more details and viewing. Deadline for bidding is 27th October 2022. 

Development of an interactive Map for Institute for Culture and Ecology’s Project Areas

1. Background

Institute for Culture and Ecology (ICE) is a Kenyan non-governmental organization (NGO) that was established in 2006 under the NGO Coordination Act. ICE was established in response to a clear need in Kenya to promote culture\'s inherent and natural role in environmental and resource management. The organization works with communities to rediscover the significance of local knowledge and naturally endowed resources/potentials in improving livelihoods and conserving the environment leading to livelihood improvement for communities.

ICE mandate is to promote environmental conservation and natural resource management through buttressing traditional knowledge in community-based environmental and resource management initiatives and facilitating cultural-based learning that would lead to social and ecological wellbeing of the earth community.

ICE wishes to hire an external consultant to develop an interactive map that will capture project areas and initiatives the organisation is involved in. The map will be uploaded in the organization’s website hence should be compatible with a website built on WordPress Operating System.

2. Objective of the assignment

The purpose of this consultancy is to develop an interactive map of ICE project areas with the different initiatives undertaken, and provide training to technical staff so that they are able to update and maintain the maps on their own.

3. Expected Results and Deliverables

The consultant is expected to;

• Submit a proposal including methodology, support strategy, work plan and budget to ICE.
• Develop one interactive map that will be incorporated into ICE’s website.
• Submit final maps (soft and hard copy) and present to ICE.
• Undertake a training session for ICE’s technical staff on the whole process of interactive map maintenance and updates.

4. Qualifications

To qualify for this assignment, the consultant should possess the following qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in GIS and remote sensing
• Good understanding and knowledgeable in QGIS or ArcGIS
• Three years’ experience in collection, management, manipulation, analysis, modelling and dissemination of spatially referenced information and development of maps.
• Demonstrate competence in map development
• Highly effective team player.
• Good communication skills
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Attention to detail

5. Duration of the assignment and starting period

The consultant will be expected to undertake the task within three weeks from the day of signing the contract and remittance of the deposit by ICE. 

6. How to apply

Qualified and interested candidates should send their application and CV highlighting relevant experience and a technical proposal, including budget to procure@icekenya.org and cc. martin@icekenya.org and info@icekenya.org by 23rd October, 2022.

Details: Terms of Reference

Deadline: 5th September 2022

Terms of Reference

Submission Deadline: 2nd September, 2022

Background

The Institute for Culture and Ecology (ICE) is a Kenyan non-governmental organization (NGO) that was established in 2006 under the NGO Coordination Act. ICE was established in response to a clear need in Kenya to promote culture\'s inherent and natural role in environmental and resource management.

ICE works with communities to rediscover the significance of local knowledge and naturally endowed resources/potentials in improving livelihoods and conserving the environment. As a result, communities can take control of their own development and break free from the cycle of poverty. Nationally, regionally, and globally, ICE collaborates with like-minded organizations, institutions, and individuals.

About the assignment

The Institute for Culture and Ecology (ICE) seeks to engage a web designer to re-design the organization’s website www.icekenya.org to a more navigable and modernized site. The new site is aimed at helping ICE to achieve the mandate of promoting environmental conservation and natural resource management; enhancement of indigenous knowledge in community-based environmental and resource management initiatives; and facilitating cultural-based learning leading to social and ecological wellbeing of biodiversity.

Goal of the assignment

To refurbish ICE website to a user-friendly site that will be instrumental for information and knowledge sharing. The website will be key to ICE’s mission, vision and objectives as outlined in the organization’s strategic plan 2022-2026.

Scope of the assignment

The vendor is expected to;

• Dynamize ICE website and social media pages
• Design website and social media banners
• Link website to ICE social media pages
• Upload new content
• Upload photos and videos
• Update plugins
• Update Google Map
• Increase the existing websites dynamism
• Update SEO
• Update website security
• Align website fonts

Obligations of ICE as the contracting authority

The contracting authority shall be obliged to;

• Provide all documents necessary for the review
• Provide a website outline with menu labels and desired sub-menus
• Provide Content including text, photos and videos
• Pay the agreed charges - 30% at commencement and clear the remaining 70% balance after completion of assignment.
• Deduct and submit withholding tax to KRA as required by the laws of Kenya

Obligations of the consultant

• Develop a website with 10 main navigation bars and their sub-pages using WordPress Content Management System
• Complete the assignment within a month after signing of contract
• Maintain confidentiality in all his/her dealings with ICE
• Return all the materials both hard and soft shared by ICE (in case any)
• Submit a draft within 10 days for review
• Train dedicated ICE staff on website management

NB:

1. The vendor shall not sub-contract another party to undertake the assignment.

Qualifications 

Vendor’s Profile, Qualifications, and skills

To qualify for this assignment, the vendor should possess the following skills

• Professional training in web design (Degree of diploma in web design)
• Proficiency in English
• Possess excellent editing skills for content and photos
• Excellent communication skills
• Creative and passionate about design
• Have an eye for detail
• Ability to build a website using WordPress Content Management System

How to apply

Qualified and interested vendors are invited to submit their expression of interest to undertake the above assignment by sending a quotation 2^nd September, 2022 to procure@icekenya.org and cc. martin@icekenya.org and info@icekenya.org.

Please send your quotation together with an indication of your availability, detailed profile (CV) and portfolio showcasing similar assignments. Also provide in the technical proposal an interpretation of the Terms of Reference and work plan.

Vacant Position: Project Officer, Food Security and Livelihoods

Reporting to:                         Project Officer

Location:                               Garden Estate, off Thika Road, along Garden Estate Road, Kenya

Contract:                                1 year renewable (subject to satisfactory performance)

Application Deadline:           17^th August, 2022

The Institute for Culture and Ecology (ICE) is a national indigenous non-governmental organization (NGO) that was started in 2006 and is registered in Kenya under the NGO Coordination Act. ICE accompanies communities in rediscovering the value of local knowledge and local resources in livelihoods improvement and environmental conservation. ICE is seeking to recruit a highly competent individual to fill the position of Project Officer, Food Security and Livelihoods.

Purpose of Position:

To provide support in the implementation of the Food Sovereignty and Community Livelihoods programs being implemented among local communities by the Institute for Culture and Ecology (ICE).

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Programme Officer, Food Sovereignty and Community Livelihoods, the holder of this position will be required to support in formulation, development and implementation of specific projects’ goals and objectives within the Food Sovereignty and Community Livelihoods Programme.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Spearhead the conceptualization, innovation, planning and management of Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) projects
• Participate in conducting monitoring and evaluation of Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) projects
• Prepare project documentation by ensuring consistency with goals, objectives and organizational strategic plan
• Participate in developing annual work plans for the Food Sovereignty and Community Livelihoods projects in accordance with the strategic plan
• Guide and supervise field contact persons (field-based project assistants), identify their training needs and address them through elaborate capacity building
• Collect and summarize field assistants progress and monitoring reports
• Provide information and support to the farmer groups to ensure implementation of activities in accordance with the project and organizational strategic objectives
• Support collaboration and partnership with relevant government bodies/departments (at national and county levels) and partner with NGOs in activities related to Food Security and Livelihoods in the target areas 
• Provide information needed for and participating in developing progress and annual reports
• Participate in organization fundraising efforts through development of funding proposals  
• Develop and implement a value-chain and marketing strategies for farmer groups produce for community sustainability
• Support in documentation of case studies, success stories and media linkages
• Support in ensuring gender mainstreaming during project implementation as well as identifying advocacy opportunities in the community

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education and Extension, General Agriculture (Agronomy) or related fields such as Agroecology
• Persons with training or experience in organic farming in addition to the degree in agriculture- related field will have added advantage
• Minimum 2 years’ work experience in a related field. Those with practical experience in fundraising and/or managing donor-funded livelihoods projects are highly preferred
• Good communication skills and facilitating or training skills.
• Good knowledge and experience in working with computers particularly Microsoft office.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in diverse cultural contexts
• Good organization and time management skills
• High degree of innovativeness and creativity

Application

Persons (strictly) meeting above qualifications and requirements and are interested in the position are requested to submit their cover letter/application and CV through;

Email: procure@icekenya.org cc martin@icekenya.org

The application should reach ICE by 17^th August 2022 by 5pm.

NB:

• All gender is encouraged to apply and only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Canvassing is prohibited and any culprit will be disqualified.
• This is a re-advertisement hence no need for re-application for those who applied earlier.

Reporting to:            Programme Officer

Location:                  Garden Estate, off Thika Road, along Garden Estate Road, Kenya

Contract:                  1 year renewable (subject to satisfactory performance)

The Institute for Culture and Ecology (ICE) is a national indigenous non-governmental organization (NGO) that was started in 2006 and is registered in Kenya under the NGO Coordination Act. ICE accompanies communities in rediscovering the value of local knowledge and local resources in livelihoods improvement and environmental conservation. ICE is seeking to recruit a highly competent individual to fill the position of Project Officer, Food Security and Livelihoods.

1. Purpose of Position:

To provide support in the implementation of the Food Sovereignty and Community Livelihoods programs being implemented among local communities by the Institute for Culture and Ecology (ICE).

• Key Responsibilities
  Reporting to the Programme Officer, Food Sovereignty and Community Livelihoods, the holder of this position will be required to support in formulation, development  and implementation of specific projects’ goals and objectives within the Food Sovereignty and Community Livelihoods Programme.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Spearhead the conceptualization, innovation, planning and management of Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) projects
• Participate in conducting monitoring and evaluation of Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) projects
• Prepare project documentation by ensuring consistency with goals, objectives and organizational strategic plan
• Participate in developing annual work plans for the Food Sovereignty and Community Livelihoods projects in accordance with the strategic plan
• Guide and supervise field contact persons (field-based project assistants), identify their training needs and address them through elaborate  capacity building
• Collect and summarize field assistants progress and monitoring reports
• Provide information and support to the farmer groups to ensure implementation of activities in accordance with the project and organizational strategic objectives
• Support collaboration and partnership with relevant government bodies/departments (at national and county levels) and partner with NGOs in activities related to Food Security and Livelihoods in the target areas 
• Provide information needed for and participating in developing progress and annual reports
• Participate in organization fundraising efforts through development of funding proposals  
• Develop and implement a value-chain and marketing strategies for farmer groups produce for community sustainability
• Support in documentation of case studies, success stories and media linkages
• Support in ensuring gender mainstreaming during project implementation as well as identifying advocacy opportunities in the community

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education and Extension, General Agriculture (Agronomy) or related fields such as Agroecology
  • Persons with training or experience in organic farming in addition to the degree in agriculture- related field will have added advantage
  • Minimum 2 years’ work experience in a related field. Those with practical experience in fundraising and/or managing donor-funded livelihoods projects are highly preferred
  • Good communication skills and facilitating or training skills.
  • Good knowledge and experience in working with computers particularly Microsoft office.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Ability to work in diverse cultural contexts
  • Good organization and time management skills
  • High degree of innovativeness and creativity

• Application

Persons (strictly) meeting above qualifications and requirements and are interested in the position are requested to submit their cover letter/application and CV through;

Email: procure@icekenya.org

cc martin@icekenya.org

The application should reach ICE by 10^th April 2022 by 5pm.

NB: All gender are encouraged to apply and only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Canvassing is prohibited and any culprit will be disqualified

Application Deadline: 10th February, 2022

The Institute for Culture and Ecology (ICE) seeks to recruit a consultant to undertake end-term evaluation of the “Harnessing indigenous knowledge for rehabilitation of community forests and sacred natural sites in Kilifi County”.

ICE is a national indigenous Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that was started in 2006 and is registered in Kenya under the NGO Coordination Act. ICE was founded out of a visible need to promote the inherent and natural role of culture in environmental and resource management in Kenya. ICE vision is that of empowered communities harnessing indigenous knowledge for healthy people and ecosystems. Its mission is to promote indigenous knowledge for environmental conservation and to enhance the livelihoods of local communities.

The Institute for Culture and Ecology (ICE) in partnership with the UNDP GEF Small Grants Programme (UNDP GEF/ SGP) and in collaboration with other stakeholders in Kaya forests conservation along the Kenyan Coast implemented the project whose aim was strengthening conservation of these critical coastal ecosystems through harnessing indigenous knowledge for use in protection and rehabilitation of sacred Mijikenda (Kaya) forests and other community forests in Kilifi County. The target kaya forests were Kaya Jibana, Kaya Fungo and Kaya Rabai (kaya Mjimuphya).

For more information click here to download the Terms of Reference.

Application Deadline: 10th February, 2022

The Institute for Culture and Ecology (ICE) seeks to recruit a consultant to undertake end-term evaluation of the \"Promoting non-timber and ecological practices for food and income security\" project in Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Muranga and Embu Counties.

ICE is a national indigenous Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that was started in 2006 and is registered in Kenya under the NGO Coordination Act. ICE was founded out of a visible need to promote the inherent and natural role of culture in environmental and resource management in Kenya. ICE vision is that of empowered communities harnessing indigenous knowledge for healthy people and ecosystems. Its mission is to promote indigenous knowledge for environmental conservation and to enhance the livelihoods of local communities.

ICE in partnership with Biovision Foundation has finalized a three-year project (2019-2021) in the four counties. The project aimed at promoting non-timber and ecological practices for food and income security by engaging farmers in promoting sustainable agricultural practices through multi-approach initiatives to build farmers’ resilience against the effects of climate change and enhance biodiversity conservation.

For more information click here to download the Terms of Reference.