Clean Transportation Project Manager, Kenya at The International Council on Clean Transportation in All, Nairobi, Kenya

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    Clean Transportation Project Manager, Kenya

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    1 week ago

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    26 Aug

    Full Time
    On Site
    Senior
    Charity, NGO & Non-Profit
    Management & Business Development

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    Job Description

    The ICCT is looking for an enthusiastic, entrepreneurial professional to lead our vehicle policy portfolio in Kenya. This position will build and maintain relationships with policymakers, government agencies, local NGOs, industry, academics, and media on the ICCT's behalf. Working closely with the ICCT's global staff, this person will help shape the ICCT's Kenya policy and will partner with ICCT's global communications team to develop outreach and media strategies that raise the visibility and impact of that work.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Serve as the ICCT's primary representative and first in-country staff member in Kenya, building and maintaining relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, including local and national government officials and agencies, NGOs, academics, industry partners, and media.
    • Help develop the ICCT's overall policy strategy for Kenya in close collaboration with the ICCT's global program staff and engage key partners in Kenya to gather information and communicate relevant findings from the ICCT's research to support policy development.
    • Organize outreach opportunities with external stakeholders and participate in public conferences or private meetings to discuss, develop, and revise transportation policies.
    • Write and review technical reports, policy briefings, blogs, social media posts, articles, and other collateral summarizing the ICCT's research.
    • Develop and execute outreach and media strategies for Kenya.

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., public policy, environmental science, engineering, transportation, or related).
    • At least 5 years of professional experience in transportation, environmental policy, or a related field.
    • Demonstrated experience engaging and building relationships with stakeholders within the Kenyan government, industry, NGOs, and media.
    • Knowledge of the transportation sector and environmental/energy topics.
    • Understanding of Kenyan policy-making processes.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a global team.
    • Willingness to travel periodically within Kenya and globally.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Management & Business Development

    Minimum Experience

    5 years

    Education Level

    Bachelor’s Degree

    Area of Study

    Environmental Science

    Field of Study

    Public Policy

    Languages

    English

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Send your application to jobs@theicct.org or visit the application link provided on this page to submit your application.

    Navigating Kenya's Policy Landscape

    This role places you at the heart of Kenya's clean transportation policy. Hiring managers will look for a blend of technical knowledge, stakeholder savvy, and the ability to work independently. Your application should demonstrate that you can hit the ground running in Nairobi's policy circles.

    1. Show Your Policy Chops: Highlight any experience you have with Kenyan policy processes, whether through direct work with government agencies, NGOs, or research. Concrete examples of policy briefs or reports you've written will set you apart.

    2. Prove Your Stakeholder Network: List specific relationships you've built with Kenyan government officials, industry players, or NGOs. If you've organized events or roundtables, mention them—this shows you can mobilize people.

    3. Demonstrate Self-Direction: Since you'll be the sole in-country staff, emphasize times you've worked without close supervision. Describe how you set priorities and managed projects independently.

    4. Bridge Technical and Non-Technical: You'll need to translate complex research for diverse audiences. Showcase your ability to write for policymakers, media, and the public—include links to blogs, articles, or social media posts you've crafted.

    5. Understand the Transport Sector: Brush up on fuel-efficiency standards, zero-emission vehicles, and Kenya's energy landscape. Be ready to discuss how these policies could play out locally.

    6. Communicate with Global Teams: You'll coordinate with colleagues worldwide. Provide examples of working in cross-cultural or remote teams, and your comfort with virtual collaboration tools.

    7. Prepare for the Interview: Expect questions on how you'd build the ICCT's presence from scratch. Think about your first 90 days—what relationships would you prioritize, and what quick wins could you achieve?

    8. Show Passion for Impact: This role is about solving health and environmental challenges. Let your enthusiasm for clean transportation and Kenya's future shine through—it's contagious.

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    Tags

    transportation
    policy
    Kenya
    stakeholder engagement
    communications