Career Opportunities

Organization Background

The Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) is a social impact organization operating in the climate space, committed to supporting micro and small enterprises and driven by innovation. KCIC provides incubation, capacity building services and financing to Kenyan entrepreneurs and new ventures that are developing innovative solutions in renewable energy and energy efficiency, water management, agribusiness, waste management, and commercial forestry in a bid to address climate change challenges.

KCIC is currently implementing several long term programmes including AgriBiz, a five-year programme supported by the  European Union (EU) and DANIDA. GreenBiz Programme supported by DANIDA, Productive Use of Solar Energy (PUSE) supported by the Charles Stewart MOTT Foundation and Towards a sustainable future: Innovative Approaches to Waste Management (SWIFT) supported by IKEA Foundation.

The SWIFT programme is a 3-year program which aims to support 110 small and medium-size enterprises in the waste management sector in Kenya. It will focus on implementing innovative business models that support Kenya to practice effective waste management through circular economy approaches. The aim is to generate over 2000 direct and 4,000 indirect jobs, enhance the livelihoods of over 5,000 households, and generate revenues of up to USD 10 million in the pre-urban and Urban economies. The  programme will be implemented for 3 years from January 2024 to December 2026.

KCIC is seeking a highly motivated candidate to fill the position of the Finance Officer, Waste Management responsible for overall management of the programme.

KCIC/1/03/2024

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to send the completed KCIC employment application form together with their up-to-date CV with their contact details, copies of academic and professional certificates, details of current and expected remuneration, the names of three professional referees, and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet our requirements.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 22nd March 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Kenya Climate Innovation Center is an equal-opportunity employer.