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  • Advocacy & Communication Officer

    Advocacy & Communication Officer

    Overall purpose of the role: 

    Overall purpose of the role: The position holder will lead on DRC Urban Area Program advocacy and communication efforts to effect positive change for urban refugees and host communities through influencing decision-makers and individuals to change their policies and practices, attitudes or behaviors to address their needs as well as strategically amplify DRC’s work in line with respective donor projects and the organizational advocacy, visibility & communications strategy/or guidelines.  

    Duties & Responsibilities: Responsibilities: 

    Lead to develop and manage urban projects communication plans (internal and external) and activities according to DRC’s policy and guidelines to ensure and promote DRC’s urban program work.
    Work closely with Project Leads on the development and implementation of urban advocacy strategy and ensure high quality communication products that speaks to DRC’s urban program work.
    Provide technical support and advice to project staff and partners on advocacy and communication deliverables.
    Lead and support the communication of visits to the area programme so as to highlight work being done on the ground and at urban level.
    Maintain a photo repository of high-quality photos of DRC’s work in urban programme that can be used for amplifying the organization’s efforts to impact the lives of marginalized communities.
    Lead and support in developing urban programme social media content and support the Advocacy Officer in administering DRC’s social media platforms.
    Conduct regular field visit to areas of operation in urban programmes to document human interest stories, successes and impact of DRC’s work.
    Develop project information sheets, donor briefs, key messaging and other relevant materials for use at strategic events to promote and showcase impact of DRC’s work.
    Conduct advocacy & communication capacity development or training for urban programme staff and partners and come up with an action plan for follow up.
    Ensure that DRC brand guidelines and donor branding and visibility guidelines are adhered to during project implementation, procurement and external communications.
    Support DRC Urban Project Managers and the Area Manager during external representation when required to do so, budget management and donor reporting aligned to advocacy and communication deliverables.
    Support in fundraising efforts by contributing in concept notes and proposal in advocacy and communication framework designs including budgetary requirements elements.

    Experience and technical competencies:

    Minimum 2 years + working on advocacy, campaigning or communications. 
    Experience with building constructive working relationships with diverse stakeholders or working with networks or coalitions (work in urban refugee and host community context desirable)  
    Demonstrable understanding of how change occurs and of effective advocacy and campaigning strategies including familiarity with online and social media campaigning.
    Sound understanding on the urban refugee context as well as willing and ability to adapt priorities in response to dynamic work demands.
    Strong planning, organization and problem-solving skills with ability to work both independently and within a team in a demanding working environment.
    Good analytical and strategic planning skills.
    Ability to communicate complex ideas simply, both verbally and through writing.
    Excellent computer skills with MS applications Word, Excel & PowerPoint. 

    Education

    Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, development studies or academic degree in social science with relevant 2 yrs + experience in advocacy and communication can be considered

    Language:

    Excellent written and spoken English
    Fluency in spoken Kiswahili

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  • Economic Recovery Assistant – Digital Trainer Protection Assistant – Psychosocial (Behavior Modification) Protection Officer – GBV Response

    Economic Recovery Assistant – Digital Trainer Protection Assistant – Psychosocial (Behavior Modification) Protection Officer – GBV Response

    Overall purpose of the role: 

    The Economic recovery assistant – Digital trainer will support the Digital Learning program by providing high-quality face-to-face mentorship access to on-demand digital skills across the three refugee camps, provide online work linkages to online freelancers, work closely with the partner trainers and mentors in training and assessing participants before onboarding to work platforms. Train ICT skills in Microsoft productivity software and ICDL, online collaboration tools, and user support in opening and operating on-line job accounts for clients. She/he will provide financial literacy and life skills trainings to the trainees

    Roles and Responsibilities:

    Project Management and Development: 

    Participate in mobilization and enrolment of digital learners. 
    Work closely with the partner trainers and mentors in training and assessing participants before onboarding to work platforms.
    Participate together with the digital team to prepare training manuals.
    Establish and Maintain the digital training database.
    Keep inventory of all the ICT equipment’s under your supervision
    Support needs assessment and propose new ideas to improve the digital learning and on-line jobs for youth.

    Mentorship;

    Support high-quality face-to-face mentorship access to on-demand digital skills across the three refugee camps.
    Provide online work linkages to trained freelancers.
    Support the freelancers in bidding for online work and offer assistance when required.
    Support acculturation, priority setting, networking, career planning, and counseling related to the individual’s (mentee’s) identified goals toward advancement in their freelancing career.
    Support freelancers in client engagement and contract management strategies
    Watch out for trends on the online platforms and advise the program team on ways to align implementation
    Support knowledge sharing, with other experienced freelancers in the local and international market, both offline and online.

    Monitoring and Reporting

    Record learner’s attendance details.
    Keep a database of those trainees already working online and track their progress for success stories sharing.
    Record earnings by on line job clients and report to your supervisor
    Submit weekly/monthly project updates to the digital learning officer

    Planning and Budgeting

    Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly plans and share with your supervisor with the aim of implementing them
    Training Digital Learning Skills
    Plan and implement active learning for the students in relation to the stipulated syllabus.
    Training the trainees on freelancing ethics including privacy and confidentiality safeguards between freelancers and clients. 
    Formulate a suitable scheme of work, lesson plans, and record of units covered for various kinds of innovative Digital Skills training undertaking.
    Continuously evaluate students, maintain performance, and provide feedback to learners during their learning period
    Participate in mobilization and enrolment learners.
    Provide IT Support in the IT lab center assigned to you.
    Working with stakeholders in delivering various Digital Skills to the learners
    Provide counselling and social development mentorship to learners.
    Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

    Experience and technical competencies 

    At least a Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, BBIT, Community Development, or any other related field.
    Three-year previous experience in teaching youth in a school/college / Vocational training institution setting
    Excellent skills in written and spoken English
    Experience in working with underprivileged youth. 
    A good team player with high degree of initiative, flexibility and tolerance.
    A minimum of 5 proven years of freelancing and the digital economy. 
    Experience working online and bidding for online jobs
    Experience in digital creation, innovation, and problem-solving
    Goal-oriented with the ability to work under pressure, independently, and with limited supervision.
    Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity
    Ability to tolerate diverse cultural, educational and religious diversity in the workplace

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  • Programme Support Officer-MMC

    Programme Support Officer-MMC

    Overall purpose of the role

    To support the Mixed Migration Centre – East and Southern Africa with administrative programme and grant management needs; financial tracking, reporting and budgeting; and supply chain and procurement. Interested candidates should have excellent organizational, communication and time management skills as well as a passion for working within an humanitarian organization dedicated to the protection of refugees and migrants.. 

    Responsibilities:

    Program Support and Grant Management

    Support the Regional Head of MMC and 4Mi Manager in developing proposal budgets informed by MMC’s Master Budget and ensure that the correct templates are used during proposal development.
    Review donor contracts and outline key guidelines and policies and ensuring MMC complies with them.
    Act as the primary linkage between MMC and the Grants team to ensure compliance with DRC and donor rules during project implementation and reporting.
    Ensure all projects are up to date on dynamics and that MMC is in good standing in dynamics.
    Review the RAP (Rolling Action Plan) to ensure the correct reporting timelines are captured and reports are submitted as per the target dates.
    Identify and follow up on MMC instalments and ensure they are recorded and uploaded on Dynamics.

    Financial, Reporting Support and Budgeting

    Lead in the preparation of donor financial reports, project budgets, support the Regional Head of MMC to develop proposals and budgets, and support to final project audits.
    Review supporting documentation for accuracy and adherence to DRC, donor policies and accounting principles before submitting to the donor.
    Print, file and certify financial vouchers to accompany financial reports to donors.
    Prepare and update MMC’s Master Budget in coordination with the Regional Finance Controller.
    Identify funding gaps and inform the Regional Head of MMC and 4Mi Manager.
    Set up and participate in Budget Follow Up meetings between MMC, Grants and the Finance department.
    Review project expenses monthly/quarterly to identify any re-bookings or re-postings as per the different budgets and budget lines. And ensured that they are posted on Dynamics.
    Support the team with processing payments of vendors and consultants.
    Prepare the salary rescheduling as per the active projects and budgets.

    Supply Chain and Procurement

    Lead the procurement process within the team including raising purchase requisition requests, follow up with the Supply Chain teams on delivery of goods and services, quality control of delivered goods and services, liaison with suppliers on any matter arising, and invoicing and payment.
    Support the Supply Chain team in ensuring that MMC donors’ guidelines are adhered to.
    Support with the preparation and approval of Derogations, Note for files, Statement of Works and Completion Certificates templates for consultancies procurements.
    Support the Regional Head of MMC in the recruitment of consultants, including but not limited to, liaising with the Supply Chain and Human Resource teams in advertising consultancies, identification of candidates, contract reviews, invoicing and payment, consultant evaluation and consultancy close-out procedures..

    About you

    In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

    Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
    Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
    Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
    Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
    Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

    Experience and technical competencies:

    University Degree in a relevant field: Business Administration, Finance, International development/relations, Political science, Communications, Social science
    At least 5 years’ Programme support experience, with a preference given to experience in an INGO.
    Proven experience in financial management and program development in an INGO.
    Ability to work independently and with excellent organizational, planning and time management skills.
    Demonstrated ability to manage processes and maintain accurate records.
    Demonstrated ability to coordinate tasks to meet deadlines.
    Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally. High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
    Good interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with respect for diversity.
    An interest in the regional mixed migration dynamic in East and Southern Africa and Yemen.
    Full professional proficiency in English;
    Arabic or French is an asset

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  • General Support – Assistant Safe Haven Matron

    General Support – Assistant Safe Haven Matron

    Overall purpose of the role: 

    The General Support – Assistant Safe Haven Matron’s main role will be general management of the Safe Haven where the survivors of gender Based Violence (Women and children) facing imminent risks are referred and accommodated. She will liaise closely with the GBV officer and other program staff on the implementation and documentation of programme activities in the Safe Haven as per the donor requirements.

    Duties & Responsibilities: Responsibilities: 

    Assist the matron in documentation and storage of client’s records during their admission/discharge by following the laid down procedures as per the SOPs.
    Ensure confidentiality of the residents information at all times.
    Ensure that the residents are allocated shelter, have access to food, core relief items and facilitated to get medical care.
    Oversee overall cleanliness of the Safe Haven by allocating duties to the residents.
    Ensure that the women are fully engaged in capacity building activities provided at the Safe Haven.
    Involved in resolving any conflicts that may arise among the residents.
    Ensure that the children access educational services and play facilities availed to them.
    Manage and monitor appropriate use of Safe Haven supplies and assets.
    Maintain appropriate documentation and reporting tools and revise them regularly as per the changes in the program.
    Prepare and share weekly updates on progress at the Safe Haven with the supervisor.
    Meets regularly with the protection and community services units to report progress and challenges in the Safe Haven programme. 
    Liaise with referring agency for case follow up.
    Maintains contact with the field safety and security personnel to report incidents of insecurity.
    Works collaboratively with staffs extending counseling services to the residents.
    Ensures services are offered in a professionals and ethical manner.
    Ensure HAP has been mainstreamed in all activities and decisions implemented at the Safe Haven.
    Ensure prudent use of the financial resources allocated to the Safe Haven by continuously tracking the expenditure.
    Participate in the proposal and budget development for Safe Haven related activities.

    Experience and technical competencies:  

    5 years experience in providing psychosocial counselling in a refugee context.
    Fluent in written and spoken English and Swahili. Fluency in Somali language will be an added advantage.
    Good team player; able to take direction and work collaboratively with others.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including empathic listening.
    Ability to communicate in a highly professional manner with clients, community members and professional partners.
    Able to complete required reporting and documentation within the set deadlines.
    Highly motivated, creative, and compassionate person who is dedicated to ensuring that models of best practice are utilized.    
    Able to uphold high ethical and professional standards.
    Able to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality.
    Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
    Ability to work in a challenging environment.
    Ability to promote the values of equality, non-discrimination, and human rights for all.

    Education

    Higher Diploma or Degree in Psychology, Social Work or other Social Science related field.

    Language: 

    Fluency in written and spoken English essential. Fluency in Somali language will be an added advantage.

    Key stakeholders: (Internal and External)

    GBV department, Protection Unit (Vol-rep, SCOPE), Livelihoods Unit.
    Local government authorities, Other NGOs and Donors

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  • Program Innovation Officer

    Program Innovation Officer

    Key Responsibilities:

    Community Innovation project assistance

    Country and partner coordination

    Work with countries to develop ideas, engage with communities and develop pilots to be implemented at the community level.
    Work with RIL to support the development of the innovation process that will be used, organizing workshops with relevant stakeholders to build out an innovation model that is relevant at community level.

    Community Innovation project implementation

    Work with country offices, communities and partners to develop a framework for supporting community-level innovation in conflict and climate impacted situations.
    Support locally-led innovations to tackle challenges, guiding the process to develop sustainable outcomes for communities

    Design and implementation of pilots:

    Build a strong learning approach to pilot implementation, disseminating information for further learning.
    Support country teams to develop new ideas and approaches to working, helping with the innovation journey that may be new.

    PIBE portfolio support

    Work with country teams to develop new innovative ideas to pilot, supporting the development of ideas into concept notes and proposals for funding.
    Support country teams during the implementation of pilots, offering technical guidance as well as general pilot implementation.
    Explore new areas for humanitarian programming that could be relevant for DRCs areas of work, engaging with new partners for idea development.
    Explore external funding streams relevant for pilots, including the development of pilots into full projects and the integration of new ideas into DRCs core areas of working.

    About you

    In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

    Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
    Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
    Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
    Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
    Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

    Qualifications and Experience

    Bachelors degree in  Development Studies or related degree.
    At least 2 years track record working on innovation projects in displacement contexts or other similar contexts working with marginalized populations, with ideally some experience in engaging with the private sector and the non-profit or social enterprise sector. You should also have:
    Experience in implementing small pilots end to end, from design to implementation to results development and close out
    Experience in working with communities in humanitarian settings, particularly in climate and conflict settings
    Understanding and experience in climate adaptation programming
     Experience working with private sector partnership and work with social entrepreneurship and multi-stakeholder partnerships
    Understanding of refugee / host community contexts, including socio-economic challenges and opportunities and the role NGOs and private sector can play in addressing challenges and realizing opportunities

    Some engagement with external actors and an understanding of the donor landscape

    Fluency in English
    Strong communication skills
    High integrity and willingness to conduct her/himself transparently and open to scrutiny

    Ideally, you also have

    Ability to communicate technical information in an easy to understand, informative and collaborative manner
    Good knowledge of the Core Humanitarian Standards or other accountability measures/standards

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  • Supply Chain Officer Community Engagement Facilitator Economic Recovery Assistant – Agronomist

    Supply Chain Officer Community Engagement Facilitator Economic Recovery Assistant – Agronomist

    Overall purpose of the role: 

    The Supply Chain Officer main objective is to provide efficient and effective procurement implementation and smooth running of procurement, asset and inventory management operations according to DRC’s internal and donor procedures, as per the Operations Handbook prescribed Quality Standards.

    Duties & Responsibilities: Responsibilities: 
    Procurement

    Carries out procurement in compliance with DRC and relevant external rules/regulations in a timely manner with a value-for-money lens and with a high level of integrity; ensuring all procurements are thoroughly documented and properly archived and that items are received in good time and meet requestor specification
    Execute purchase requisitions by sending request for quotations, receiving bids, analyzing and raising of purchase orders and/or preparing service contracts and follow up on deliveries of orders with suppliers
    Ensure that the physical and electronic filing/archiving of all procurements is properly maintained.
    Ensure close tracking of all service contracts issued by the country programme including office/compound lease agreements, security services contracts, Internet Service Providers, Vehicle & Asset Insurances
    Manages all import/export issues; ensures lessons and feedback from procurements are documented and acted on.
    Support in the analysis of market prices for establishment of the Kenya Program Price List
    Support in ensuring documented adherence to procurement plans in assigned DRC KE locations in close liaison with relevant managers 
    Assist in reviewing payment documents, raising and processing payment requests of procurements for assigned locations
    Take lead in sharing Procurement Status Report (PSR) for assigned locations referencing DRC Dynamics PowerBi and other related procurement reports

    Asset & Inventory Management

    Ensures DRC stores/warehouses and stock in assigned locations are managed according to DRC policies and items are disposed of as per DRC and donor rules/regulations. 
    Ensure that procured stocks are received, registered, and dispatched in an efficient and accountable manner.
    Ensure that the filing system of records of all stock movements are documented for rigorous archiving when required for audit
    Conduct physical stock checks periodically in assigned locations and liaise with responsible SC officer to investigates discrepancies.
    Support the establishment/decommissioning of DRC warehouses; ensures adherence to warehouse safety standards including insurance.
    Support in receiving in-transit supplies from vendors and raise relevant documents, check and count incoming stock and reconcile it with requisitions and purchase orders before dispatching to the relevant field offices
    Responsible for accurate assets registration, tracking, tagging, and archiving of asset lists/registers and in DRC Dynamics
    In collaboration with field based SCOs, ensure appropriate documentation of all assets in the field and report any damage.
    Bi-annually, conduct a physical verification of all assets in the Assets Register to ensure that all asset inventory is tagged, recorded and reported to management in accordance with DRC’s guidelines.
    Oversees repair/maintenance of office assets, equipment and machines as needed.
    Any other duties as agreed with the HoSS

    Experience and technical competencies: 

    At least 5 years of experience in humanitarian Logistics/Supply Chain management
    Proven experience supporting the implementation of large-scale programs in INGOs.
    High integrity, pro-active, stable, robust character and a good team-player
    Highly motivated, results-oriented, and with well-developed problem-solving skills
    Ability to cope with heavy workloads and to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
    Excellent communication skills
    Excellent analytical and negotiation skills
    Proven commitment to accountability practices
    Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work with limited supervision
    Experience working with ERP systems will be an added advantage

    Education

    Degree in Business Management/Administration/Supply Chain or Procurement management.
    CIPS certification is considered an asset 

    Language: 

    Fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili

    Key stakeholders: 

    Internal: Programmes units, HR department, Finance department, Regional Office & HQ
    External:Suppliers, NGOs, Beneficiaries, Donors,

    Expires – 19 Jul 2023
     

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  • Project Coordinator – Inclusive Market Systems Monitoring Evaluation Learning and Accountability Coordinator – HDP & Emergency Project Manager – Multiple Project Management

    Project Coordinator – Inclusive Market Systems Monitoring Evaluation Learning and Accountability Coordinator – HDP & Emergency Project Manager – Multiple Project Management

    Overall purpose of the role: 

    Under the supervision of Head of Programs, the Inclusive Market Systems Coordinator will provide targeted and high-quality strategic guidance, capacity strengthening and technical leadership to DRC Kenya’s Market Systems and Economic Recovery portfolio, with the aim of promoting and reinforcing DRC Kenya and its local partners’ leadership and expertise in building self-reliance and resilience for conflict-, climate- and displacement-affected populations in Kenya and the wider region..

    Duties & Responsibilities:
    Technical Design and Strategy

    Provide technical advice and quality assurance to the DRC Kenya team on application of Market Systems Approaches methodology and principles across the programme lifecycle including proposal design, sector selection, market systems analysis, intervention design and planning (sequencing, layering, integrating), partner identification and engagement strategy, facilitation, MEAL using theories of change and results chains, and adaptive management techniques. 
    Lead the country team and DRC Kenya’s local partners in the planning and design of participatory Market Systems Approaches (including in support to basic needs, in close collaboration with the Emergency Coordinator) to deliver high-quality, needs-based, contextually-appropriate Economic Recovery programming on behalf of IDPS or refugees and their host communities.   
    Collaborate closely with other technical leads within DRC Kenya as well as counterparts across the EAGL region (notably Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding, Protection, Climate Change / Environment, etc.) to explore options and maximise opportunities for integrated programming.
    Contribute to the further strategic and programmatic development of DRC’s Economic Recovery portfolio in DRC Kenya,  and across DRC’s Response Framework (Responding to Emergency; Solutions to Displacement; Addressing Root Causes) to facilitate nexus programming through local actors and systems. This includes further defining DRC Kenya’s strategic niche in building the self-reliance of conflict- and displacement-affected populations in ASAL counties and urban areas through advanced and integrated livelihoods and financial inclusion interventions.

    Capacity Strengthening of DRC staff and local partners

    Identify technical and/or programmatic gaps and provide training, mentoring and capacity building as required, and specifically for DRC Kenya partners on the front line of programme delivery. 
    Build capacity of partners and relevant DRC staff (including Operations staff) on their role in facilitating the application of MSA in programming to design advanced and modern marked-based program models for livelihoods, financial inclusion and food security interventions. This will include providing support / capacity building on:
    appropriate proposal design, 
    sector selection and participatory market systems analysis (appropriately selected for Response Framework e.g. EMMA for emergency response vs in-depth market systems analysis for durable solutions vs PCMA for crisis preparedness and resilience building / informing EPRPs)
    modality due diligence and selection, intervention co-design and planning (sequencing, layering, integrating)  
    local actor identification and engagement strategy, 
    partnership and facilitation tactics 
    MEAL using theories of change and results chains, and 
    adaptive management techniques
    Work collaboratively with Global Technical Support, HoP and HoSS to identify organisational readiness priorities to facilitate uptake of MSA 

    Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

    Design and monitor economic recovery and livelihoods interventions for DRC Kenya, particularly including indicators for MSD and ways of measuring and tracking system level changes that are relevant for DRC’s target communities.
    Technical monitoring of DRC and partner project implementation and hands on guidance about how to adapt their programming to the changing context and emerging risks and opportunities.
    Ensure learning is captured and disseminated effectively across DRC and partner teams, both successes and failures and feedback from beneficiaries and other key stakeholders
    Quality assurance & compliance: follow up and report on the implementation of project level M&E commitments as well as compliance with DRC’s minimum standards for Economic Recovery programming.

    Partnership development and oversight

    ToR development, selection and line management of technical consultancies and service providers for delivery of livelihoods and financial access project components for DRC Kenya, in compliance with DRC Kenya and donor regulations.
    Exploration and development of new partnerships with local NGOs, private sector service providers and research organizations that can add value to DRC’s portfolio of existing and planned programmes in the inclusive markets sector.
    Advise on opportunities and risks with respect to achieving programme outcomes through local actors engagement strategies e.g. direct delivery vs. partnership vs. facilitation

    Other

    Risk management: support organisational risk management related to MSA and for core Economic Recovery activities.
    Any other duties as agreed with Head of Programmes

    Technical Competence in at least three of the following domains (not all):

    System vulnerability analysis or PCMA and system resilience (particularly being able to respond to displacement needs or mitigate risk of displacement due to climatic events and/or conflict)
    Use of CVA in emergency response and preparedness (as crisis modifier)
    People-centred or human-centred design to systems 
    Self-reliance programming for the forcibly displaced
    Financial inclusion: expansion of access to savings, loans and insurance beyond VSLAs to include banks, insurance companies and other FSPs who can spread and deepen financial inclusion beyond the scope of donor funded interventions.
    Agro-pastoral livelihoods: improvement and diversification of agro-pastoral livelihoods in the context of adaptation to climate change and the need to build long term resilience. 
    Livestock value chain development: support to pastoralists to improve long term productivity and income from livestock through adaptation and switching to alternative livestock value chains.
    Business development and SME start up / expansion: growth of grassroot businesses through access to financial services and linkages to private sector companies and investors.
    Youth and women’s economic empowerment: supporting youth and women to acquire new skills and opportunities to generate independent income, particularly in displacement contexts and with an urban focus.

    Experience and Knowledge 

    A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in the humanitarian sector related with an NGO/United Nations or civil society organization.
    Experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis. 
    Experience in using research methodologies and data collection tools.
    Excellent drafting skills in English and experience in report writing different audiences.
    Experience in developing advocacy plans and conducting advocacy activities with a range of stakeholders.
    Experience in the production of technical material (training material, tools, reports, documents, etc.).
    Good networking skills.
    Knowledge of humanitarian standards, human rights, humanitarian law and refugee law.
    Ability to work under pressure, identify priorities and meet deadlines.
    Calm and diplomatic character.
    Willingness and ability to learn and grow professionally

    Education

    Bachelors in Social Sciences, Economics, Development Studies or other relevant field

    Language: 

    English (fluent)
    Swahili or Somali (desirable)

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  • Executive Support Officer (Maternity Cover)

    Executive Support Officer (Maternity Cover)

    Overall purpose of the role

    The Executive Support Officer will provide high-level administrative support to the Executive Director and other RSMT staff.

    Key responsibilities

    Administrative assistance to the Executive Director

    Manage the calendar of the Executive Director, make appointments/schedule meetings with key partners (Donors, Local Partners, Board Directors, etc). Compiling documents for meetings and collecting and/or preparing and distributing background materials for meetings and events.
    Attend to and monitor urgent enquiries and issues, ensuring that they are brought to the Executive Director’s attention and, where relevant, referring matters on to appropriate staff for response.
    Maintain an effective and confidential filing system for the Executive Director including preparing replies to routine and basic correspondence on behalf of the Executive Director.
    Develop & maintain the Executive Director’s contact database for relevant donors, partners and other stakeholders.
    Screens documents that need the approval of the Executive Director, and certifies they are completed with compliance before presenting them for approval in ensuring that the process went through the right channels and financial verification are in place.
    Be an informed key contact for the Executive Director Office and handle internal and external enquiries in a professional manner liaising with key contacts across DRC (HQ, RO, CO) and other networks

    Coordination of RO meetings/events/visits

    Take a lead role in organizing regional meetings and events involving the Executive Director, in liaison with other departments. Take full responsibility for scheduling timings and venues, communicating arrangements to participants and coordinating with Administration and Supply Chain team to organise transport, booking facilities and hiring service providers as required. Develop the agenda and materials as needed and ensure action plans are tracked, followed up and reported back to the following meetings
    In consultation with the Executive Director, develop and maintain a regional annual events calendar and disseminate it to RO staff and Country teams.
    Coordinate high level field visits and accompany visitors as necessary to field visits. Prepare visitors itineraries and send required pre-arrival information, arrange logistics and assist visitors in their visit schedule as required.
    Maintaining and ensuring that key EAGL Regional office information (organogram, sitreps, maps, etc.) is accurate, in a format to share with external partners, board members and also accessible on SharePoint for DRC EAGL staff.

    Support to DRC Kenya Board

    Act as a liaison and provide support to the Board of Directors. Arrange and handle all logistics for Board meetings and events: schedule meetings; draft agendas; develop, compile, and distribute presentation materials; and record meeting minutes on behalf of Board Secretary.
    Ensure adherence to compliance with applicable rules and regulations set by the Kenya NGO Coordination Board.
    Assist in the implementation and follow-up on Board decisions and requests as directed by the Chairperson.
    Other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director.

    About you

    In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

    Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
    Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
    Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
    Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
    Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

    Qualifications and Experience

    University Degree in a relevant field; International development/relations, Political science, Communications, Social science or Business Administration
    Minimum four (4) years office, administrative and programme management experience, working closely with senior management in coordination of critical events
    At least 3 years’ work experience in an international NGO in management of key projects
    Excellent written and spoken English is essential
    Demonstrated ability to manage processes and maintain accurate records.
    Ability to work independently and to maintain flexibility in working hours.
    Energetic and flexible with high sense of responsibility and excellent organisational, planning and time management skills
    Demonstrated ability to coordinate tasks to meet deadlines.
    Good interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
    Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally.
    High level of integrity and able to maintain strictest of confidentiality
    High competence in handling situations with tact and diplomacy
    High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

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  • Economic Recovery Officer – Life skills /Digital trainer Protection Officer – SGBV Prevention

    Economic Recovery Officer – Life skills /Digital trainer Protection Officer – SGBV Prevention

    Overall purpose of the role: 

    The Economic recovery/Life skills Officer – Digital opportunities project, will report to the economic recovery team leader, h/she will also closely work with the economic recovery and the digital opportunities team. The position will support the digital opportunities trainees in linking them to the aspect livelihoods, offer a wide range life skills training, entrepreneurship training, business plan development and support in livelihoods mentorship.  
    The position is aimed developing the digital opportunities project participants to able to gain skills in negotiation, good communication, developing their CV`s and online profiles, create their own business plans and bid for online jobs successfully. 
    The position holder will work with a team of digital opportunities staffs which include an officer, assistants, digital trainers and a digital opportunities consultant.

    Duties & Responsibilities:
    Project Management and Development: 

    Participate in project planning & implementation including activity, budgeting and procurement/logistics planning 
    Develop and maintain detailed implementation plans to deliver program to agreed timeline and milestones
    Ensure all project activities are implemented on time and in line with the set-out work-plans
    Document lessons learned from training activities, community meeting and assist in preparing training reports
    Participate together with the digital team to prepare/adopt training manuals E.g lifes skills, entrepreneurship, work readiness/skills for work success  
    Establish and Maintain the digital training database.
    Keep inventory of all the ICT equipment’s under your supervision
    Support needs assessment and propose new ideas to improve the digital learning and on-line jobs for youth.

    Mentorship;

    Provide both financial literacy and life skills training to the trainees.
    Provided entrepreneurship training, business plans development skills 
    Support the beneficiaries in bidding for online jobs by providing skill in developing good online profiles and helping in development of winnable bids 
    Lead and manage the mentorship sessions offered to the beneficiaries 
    Coordinate closely with Ajira Kenya and Dadaab collective who provide mentorship to the trainees 
    Support in the review the mentorship curriculum and strategies in place.
    Support acculturation, priority setting, networking, career planning, and counseling related to the individual’s (mentee’s) identified goals toward advancement in their freelancing career.
    Support freelancers in client engagement and contract management strategies
    Watch out for trends on the online platforms and advise the program team on ways to align implementation 

    Monitoring and Reporting

    Monitor the mentorship program 
    Keep accurate records of special events and training activities including meeting/class/training attendance  
    Collect and analyze livelihoods data on a monthly basis
    Participate in periodic field level programme review and planning meetings
    Support with weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual donor/internal reporting 
    Monitor the linkages between digital learning and livelihoods especially the growth of earnings by the online freelancers 
    Record the progress on learning in building their life skills and entrepreneurship skills 
    Report the general growth and the progress of the beneficiaries 
    Submit weekly/monthly project updates to the digital learning officer

    Planning and Budgeting

    Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly plans and share with your supervisor with the aim of implementing them

    Experience and technical competencies: 

    Four or more years’ experience working with I/NGOs within humanitarian/development contexts 
    Demonstrable experience in livelihoods programming in a refugee and host community 
    Experience in providing life skills training 
    Has an understanding of digital and online job opportunities 
    Demonstrates a good understanding of Project Cycle Management  
    Has excellent communication (spoken and written) skills 
    Working knowledge of MS Office, Excel and other relevant computer applications 
    Good planning and organizational skills coupled with problem-solving ability
    Possess good level of conflict management skills 
    Possess a sense of cultural awareness, sensitivity and respect for diversity
    Strong organizational, team spirit and team work skills
    Knowledge of the key issues and trends in livelihood/food security interventions
    Ability to tolerate diverse cultural, educational and religious diversity in the workplace

    Education

    Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Sociology, Development Studies or Economics.

    Language: 

    Written and spoken fluency in English and Kiswahili 
    Working knowledge of the Somali Language is an advantage.

    Key stakeholders: Internal & External

    All staff
    Technicians
    Assistants

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  • Economic Recovery Officer – Digital Trainer Peace Building Officer

    Economic Recovery Officer – Digital Trainer Peace Building Officer

    Overall purpose of the role: 

    The Economic recovery Officer – Digital trainer will support the Digital Learning program by providing high-quality face-to-face mentorship access to on-demand digital skills across the three refugee camps, provide online work linkages to online freelancers, work closely with the partner trainers and mentors in training and assessing participants before onboarding to work platforms. Train ICT skills in Microsoft productivity software and ICDL, online collaboration tools, and user support in opening and operating on-line job accounts for clients. She/he will provide financial literacy and life skills trainings to the trainees

    Duties & Responsibilities:

    Project Management and Development: 

    Participate in mobilization and enrolment of digital learners. 
    Work closely with the partner trainers and mentors in training and assessing participants before onboarding to work platforms.
    Participate together with the digital team to prepare training manuals.
    Establish and Maintain the digital training database.
    Keep inventory of all the ICT equipment’s under your supervision
    Support needs assessment and propose new ideas to improve the digital learning and on-line jobs for youth.

    Mentorship;

    Provide both financial literacy and life skills training to the trainees.
    Review the mentorship curriculum and strategies in place.
    Support high-quality face-to-face mentorship access to on-demand digital skills across the three refugee camps.
    Provide online work linkages to trained freelancers.
    Support the freelancers in bidding for online work and offer assistance when required.
    Support acculturation, priority setting, networking, career planning, and counseling related to the individual’s (mentee’s) identified goals toward advancement in their freelancing career.
    Support freelancers in client engagement and contract management strategies
    Watch out for trends on the online platforms and advise the program team on ways to align implementation
    Support knowledge sharing, with other experienced freelancers in the local and international market, both offline and online.

    Monitoring and Reporting

    Record learner’s attendance details.
    Keep a database of those trainees already working online and track their progress for success stories sharing.
    Record earnings by on line job clients and report to your supervisor
    Submit weekly/monthly project updates to the digital learning officer

    Planning and Budgeting

    Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly plans and share with your supervisor with the aim of implementing them

    Training Digital Learning Skills

    Plan and implement active learning for the students in relation to the stipulated syllabus.
    Training the trainees on freelancing ethics including privacy and confidentiality safeguards between freelancers and clients. 
    Formulate a suitable scheme of work, lesson plans, and record of units covered for various kinds of innovative Digital Skills training undertaking.
    Continuously evaluate students, maintain performance, and provide feedback to learners during their learning period
    Participate in mobilization and enrolment learners.
    Provide IT Support in the IT lab center assigned to you.
    Working with stakeholders in delivering various Digital Skills to the learners
    Provide counselling and social development mentorship to learners.
    Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

    Experience and technical competencies:

    At least a Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, BBIT, Community Development, or any other related field.
    Three-year previous experience in teaching youth in a school/college / Vocational training institution setting
    Excellent skills in written and spoken English
    Experience in working with underprivileged youth. 
    A good team player with high degree of initiative, flexibility and tolerance.
    A minimum of 5 proven years of freelancing and the digital economy. 
    Experience working online and bidding for online jobs
    Experience in digital creation, innovation, and problem-solving
    Goal-oriented with the ability to work under pressure, independently, and with limited supervision.
    Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity
    Ability to tolerate diverse cultural, educational and religious diversity in the workplace

    Education

    At least a Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, BBIT, Community Development, or any other related field.

    Language: 

    Written and spoken fluency in English and Kiswahili 
    Working knowledge of the Somali Language is an advantage.

    Key stakeholders: 

    All staff
    Technicians
    Assistants

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