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Immunization Supply Chain Assessment Consultant

Purpose:
The purpose of this consultancy is to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the immunization supply chain (iSC) in four GAVI REACH countries (humanitarian settings) namely Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan. The assessment will cover various aspects, including quantification, procurement, warehousing, distribution, cold chain logistics, quality assurance, stock management and last mile delivery. The assessment aims to identify gaps, challenges, and opportunities for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the immunization supply chain in the given contexts and make recommendations to strengthen immunization chain (iSC) to ensure last mile delivery within the project locations. The assessment will specifically be done for the national level, regional level (where the project is implements), and the subnational level REACH locations.
The consultant will work under direct supervision of the IRC Pharmacy adviser and technical the REACH project Immunization Adviser.
Objectives:
The consultant will be responsible for achieving the following objectives:

Assess the existing immunization supply chain system, including all relevant processes, stakeholders, and infrastructure.
Identify strengths, weaknesses, and bottlenecks in the supply chain, from quantification and procurement to last mile delivery of vaccines.
Evaluate the effectiveness of cold chain logistics, including storage, transportation, and maintenance of vaccines and related supplies.
Review the quality assurance mechanisms and practices in place for vaccine storage, handling, and distribution.
Identify capacity building needs and training requirements for supply chain personnel especially on cold chain management.
Provide recommendations for improving the efficiency, reliability, and accountability of the immunization supply chain.
Develop a comprehensive report outlining the assessment findings, recommendations, and an action plan for implementation.

Roles and Responsibilities:
The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

Review relevant documentation, policies, and guidelines related to the immunization supply chain.
Conduct interviews and consultations with key stakeholders, including government officials, health personnel, logistics providers, and IRC staff.
Develop a comprehensive methodology the immunization supply chain (iSC) assessment
Conduct field visits to health facilities, warehouses, and distribution points to observe and assess the immunization supply chain processes.
Collect and analyze data on vaccine consumption, stock levels, distribution patterns, and cold chain equipment performance.
Collaborate with the relevant authorities to collect information on procurement processes, inventory management, and quality assurance.
Engage in discussions with stakeholders to identify challenges, gaps, and potential solutions for improving the immunization supply chain, particularly for hard-to-reach areas.
Develop an action plan with specific recommendations for addressing identified gaps and challenges.
Present the assessment findings, recommendations, and action plan to key stakeholders.

Deliverables:
The consultant will be expected to deliver the following:

Inception report: Outline the consultant’s understanding of the assignment, proposed methodology, and work plan.
Assessment methodology: Develop a comprehensive immunization supply chain assessment methodology.
Assessment report: A comprehensive report highlighting the assessment findings, including strengths, weaknesses, and recommendations for improving the immunization supply chain. The report should include a clear action plan for implementation and recommend the lead & dependencies for each action. The report must mention risks and blockages that may impact the success of any intervention.
Presentation: A presentation summarizing the assessment findings, recommendations, and action plan, to be delivered to key stakeholders.
Dissemination: Disseminate the finding to key stakeholders across the four countries.
Capacity building plan: A detailed plan outlining the training and capacity building needs identified during the assessment, with recommendations for implementation.
Final report: A final report incorporating feedback received during the presentation and including any additional information or adjustments deemed necessary.

Key Aspects of the Assessment:
Effective Vaccine Management
In addition to the main objectives and responsibilities outlined above, the consultant will also explore relevant aspects of effective vaccine management during the assessment (at national, relevant Regional/ subnational, and REACH locations). This will ensure a comprehensive understanding of the entire supply chain and focus on achieving last mile delivery of vaccine products, from the national level to the REACH locations. The consultant will specifically address the following areas:

Vaccine storage and handling: Assess the storage facilities at health facilities and warehouses, including temperature monitoring, stock rotation, and adherence to recommended storage conditions. Identify any gaps or challenges in vaccine storage and handling practices.
Cold chain equipment: Evaluate the functionality, maintenance, and availability of cold chain equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, and temperature monitoring devices. Identify any issues related to equipment performance, maintenance protocols, reliable sources of power and availability of spare parts.
Vaccine transportation: Assess the transportation methods used for vaccine distribution, including cold chain requirements during transit. Identify any challenges related to transportation logistics, including capacity, reliability, and temperature control.
Data management: Review the systems and processes for vaccine data management, including stock management, consumption tracking, and reporting mechanisms. Assess the availability and accuracy of data for informed decision-making and accountability.
Vaccine wastage: Analyze vaccine wastage rates related to the GAVI-REACH program and identify factors contributing to wastage at various levels of the supply chain. Provide recommendations for reducing vaccine wastage and improving efficiency in vaccine utilization.

Remote or Hard-to-Reach Areas
In the context of remote or hard-to-reach areas (REACH locations), the assessment should consider the unique challenges and considerations associated with supply chain management in such locations. The consultant should incorporate the following aspects into the assessment:

Accessibility and Transportation: Evaluate transportation infrastructure and modes available for delivering vaccines and supplies to remote areas. Assess logistical challenges related to limited access, adverse weather conditions, or seasonal restrictions.
Cold Chain Capacity: Assess availability, functionality, and maintenance of cold chain equipment in remote areas. Evaluate the capacity to maintain temperature requirements during transportation and storage.
Stock Management and Resupply: Assess stock management practices, including inventory control and resupply mechanisms in remote areas. Identify challenges related to monitoring, order placement, and timely resupply.
Communication and Information Systems: Evaluate communication systems and information exchange between remote areas and central supply chain entities. Assess data visibility and communication challenges.
Local Capacity Building: Assess the capacity and skill level of local healthcare workers involved in the supply chain. Identify training and capacity building needs specific to remote settings.

Duration of the assessment

The assessment will take place from September to November 2023, and the final report will be submitted in December 2023. The assessment will take place from September to November 2023, and the final report will be submitted in December 2023.

Budget:

The estimated budget for this assignment is $XX. This amount is expected to cover the costs of a lead consultant, and field-level data collection activities. The daily rates for the lead consultant will be for a fixed number of days.

Qualifications
Qualifications and Expertise:
The consultant should possess the following qualifications and expertise:

Strong background in supply chain management, preferably with experience in immunization supply chains.
Advanced degree in supply chain management or pharmacy. Experience in humanitarian pharma supply chain or medical logistics.
Knowledge of humanitarian settings and the specific challenges associated with supply chain management in such contexts.
Experience in conducting assessments and evaluations of supply chain systems.
Familiarity with cold chain logistics and quality assurance practices in the context of vaccine storage and distribution.
Excellent analytical and report writing skills.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently and in a multicultural environment.

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November 2, 2024
Women’s Protection and Empowerment Technical Advisor Project Director, Delivery Systems for Scale

Position Overview

As the WPE Technical Advisor for Central Africa, alongside another WPE TA, you are responsible for ensuring high quality technical assistance to one IRC region comprised of 6 country programs. You will promote and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to achieve high quality, high impact interventions that are informed by evidence and best practice, contextually appropriate, driven by client and partner voices, and widely inclusive.

Program Design & Business Development: You will support country programs to design winning submissions and generally position IRC for continued success in our technical domains:

Support designated country programs’ proposal technical lead through participation in and/or facilitation of program design meetings
Promote and support design collaboration with partners and clients
Advise on program modalities, and strategic partnership development based on how we can best support, complement, and reinforce local systems
Advising and/or providing hands-on support on assessments, including application and contextualization of technical standards
Reviewing technical design quality, including alignment of narratives, log-frames, and budgets to IRC standards and outcomes

Implementation Support: You will support country program staff and other key stakeholders in implementing technical interventions:

Support country programs and other stakeholders with the recruitment and training of technical coordinators
Assess program quality and inform improvements, providing follow up support to country programs as needed
Collaborate with country program colleagues to monitor and analyze key indicators to inform periodic review, program adaptation, and course-correction as needed
Provide technical capacity strengthening through ongoing mentoring, coaching, and trainings with country program focal points

Knowledge & Learning: You will support continuous sectoral learning and IRC technical leadership:

Document learnings from program activities and sharing takeaways and opportunities
Share cross-contextual learnings with country program staff across the region
Refresh the sectoral evidence-base in collaboration with global and regional staff to influence approaches
Collaborate with other technical advisors within the region to promote integrated programming leadership
Contribute to the delivery of WPE and VPRU strategic priorities
Maintain currency with sectoral best practices through continual learning and development

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Success in this position requires an individual with expertise in designing and delivering technical assistance to GBV programs, and with a deep understanding of the cultural, societal, and political contexts in at least one of the regions where IRC operates.

Work Experience

A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in implementing and/or managing GBV programs, with on the ground programmatic experience in a service delivery organization, NGO or comparable international agency required.
Experience and familiarity with related donors, peer agencies and national contexts required, preferably in humanitarian and transitional, post-crisis contexts.
Demonstrated expertise in technical program design, monitoring and evaluation, with the ability to turn concepts and strategy into measurable action.

Demonstrated Skills And Competencies

Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver projects on time and independently.
Demonstrated ability to navigate a dynamic, cross-functional, global team structure in a large multi-national organization.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Strong analytic problem-solving skills.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to manage and work through change in a proactive and positive manner.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in GBV, gender, public health, social work, humanities or a relevant field required, Master’s Degree preferred.
Language Skills: Excellent spoken and written French is essential. Proficiency in English language strongly preferred.
Key Working Relationships: This position reports to the WPE Senior Technical Adviser in VPRU, based in London. This position may potentially supervise occasional consultants and/or interns. Regular communication with other VPRU colleagues, Economic Recovery and Development, Education, Governance and Health Technical Unit staff, regional and country program teams, awards management and grants management staff, and other internal stakeholders.

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November 2, 2024
Supply Chain Volunteer GBV Caseworker

Job Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
Under the direct supervision of the Supply Chain Officer, the Supply Chain Volunteer is responsible for supporting the Supply Chain Manager in delivery of all supply chain functions in Nairobi office.
Specific Responsibilities:
Procurement and Logistics:

Understand, implement and maintain IRC standard procurement policies and procedures.
Ensure that procurement is carried out in accordance to IRC and donor-specific polices
Receive and update in BvA system all fully authorized Purchase Requests in timely manner.
Obtain quotations from suppliers by preparing and submitting Request for Quotations (RFQs) or Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
Monitor supplier performance and follow-up with suppliers on quality issues and timely delivery of goods.
Ensure that all supplies, services and equipment required are delivered on time.
Establish and maintenance ethical, professional working relationships with suppliers.
Utilize the online Integra system for Procurement tracking and documentation through workflow.
Provide a timely response to field/requestor with an acknowledgement or an update.
Filling/uploading procurement documents in Supply chain back up folder.
Preparing service and casual contracts.
Following up with the Clearing Agent on all KRA, customs Department documents
Maintain vendor/supplier files as per integra requirements.
Implementation of current procurement SOPs

Other duties/responsibilities

Proactively provide feedback and updates to requesters on their requests within 48hrs.
Perform other duties, as appropriate or requested by Supply Chain Coordinator/Supply Chain manager/Supply Chain Officer
Any other duties Assigned.

Qualifications
Personal Characteristics:

Strong sense of personal integrity
Attention to detail
Ability to multi-task
Team spirit and problem solving abilities
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Remains productive when under pressure
Demonstrates a systematic and efficient approach to work
Relates and works well with people of different cultures, gender and backgrounds

Required Competencies:

Commitment, punctuality, proactive, a good team player, ability to work under difficult conditions in the field, trustworthy, honesty, etc

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November 2, 2024
Project Director, Delivery Systems for Scale Officer, Finance Contracts Women’s Protection and Empowerment Technical Advisor Technical Advisor Environmental Health – MENA + Ukraine Statistician, CMAM Avancé

The Project Director, Delivery Systems for Scale, will lead the management of the delivery model for scaling the treatment of wasting, growing to 13 countries over the next five years. They will be responsible for driving internal coordination, leading a roster of technical specialists, and supporting country-based advisors, national partners and IRC country teams scaling wasting treatment.
This is a high-visibility, high-impact role to bring together many stakeholders and decision-makers across multiple countries towards ambitious targets. We’re seeking an entrepreneurial leader with a background in scaling malnutrition treatment programs through health systems, technical expertise, and experience in effective, efficient coordination.

Key Responsibilities
Lead the Delivery System for Scale Initiative

Define and maintain the vision and document learning and results achieved to date of the IRC’s Delivery System for Scale project. Develop recommendations and adaptations in partnership with relevant internal and external collaborators to design an effective initiative to support national scale efforts.
Lead scoping of demand for in-country Delivery Advisor secondments to national institutions, aligned with the national scaling strategy for each country.
Develop the Terms of Reference, scopes and coordination for each Delivery Advisor and ensure effective supervision and quality support to achieve results.
Lead the design and implementation of a knowledge management system to capture and share lessons learned across countries.
Support business development to identify new funding opportunities to extend the project.
Represent IRC in global scaling group meetings and serve as a key resource to IRC staff seeking information on the project.

Facilitate Country-level strategies for scaling up Malnutrition Treatment

Develop the design toolkit and guidance for countries to develop a scaling-up strategy and an impactful model of delivery for wasting treatment.
Advise on program modality and strategic partnerships based on how we can best support, complement and reinforce local systems to scale wasting treatment.
Facilitate the development of country-specific wasting treatment scale strategies. Include a roadmap that defines a coherent plan for how to resource, sequence and optimize activities across all relevant teams.
Provide guidance on setting accurate scale targets and support Nutrition Technical Advisors in setting ambitious targets that advance programmatic reach and increase transfer of capacity and influence to National Ministries of Health and partners.

Develop Advocacy Strategies that align with National Scaling Strategies

Support national advocacy staff in new roles, including aligning strategies for evidence-based policy and practice change in line with each country’s strategic scaling plans.
Provide nutrition subject matter expertise to national advocacy staff where needed, and identify where IRC can provide additional technical support to country-based staff.
Support on hiring (interviewing, recruitment strategy, decision-making) and on-boarding as advocacy team brings on new national advocacy staff.
Serve as the main link between the national nutrition advocacy advisors and the Delivery Advisors, ensuring alignment with country-specific scaling strategies.

Job Requirements
Education and Work Experience:

Graduate degree in Public Health or Nutrition.
8-10 years’ experience required in project management and systems support on scaling up wasting treatment in countries where the IRC works.
Must be an expert on Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM).

Demonstrated Skills And Competencies

Experience developing and delivering high impact projects and/or research in the nutrition technical area.
A keen sense of how to articulate ambitious, but achievable goals for nutrition projects that achieve results.
An entrepreneurial and creative approach with grounded experience of converting ideas into projects and research.
Experience leading interdisciplinary teams in complex, matrixed structures to successfully build and deliver products, services or service delivery mechanisms.
Experience delivering successful projects in large institutions and challenging operating contexts.
An understanding and commitment to impact, value and growth as key components of program design and delivery.
Demonstrated experience with business development and donor/partner management.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: able to facilitate effective collaboration in a multicultural environment maintaining a positive work environment
Flexible work approach, proactive and demonstrated creativity: the ability to work productively remotely and in a team environment and the ability to problem solve creatively.

Language Skills: Fluency in English is required. Additional proficiency in French is preferred.

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November 2, 2024
Psychological Counsellor

Overview/Summary
The mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) department seeks to ensure that crisis-affected populations have access to high quality humanitarian services focusing on the promotion, prevention and treatment of mental health concerns.
The psychological Counselor will be responsible for providing evidence based psychological interventions to refugees within IRC programs or who are referred by other actors through the established referral pathway system. There will be a focus on vulnerable populations, specifically, but not limited to suicide prevention, trauma counselling, gender-based violence, psychosocial protection and patients with psychiatric disorders. This position will also involve study writing and analysis of current MHPSS situational findings.
Reports to:

The position reports to the Mental health and Psychosocial officer (MHPSS officer) and works in conjunction with the Psychiatric Nurse, Mental Health Assistants and other Primary Healthcare staff.

Major Responsibilities:

Provide age-appropriate and culturally relevant individual and/or group psychological counselling to clients by assessing client’s needs and presenting complaints and develop a care plan with the client based on those needs, including referrals to other services.
Implement internationally recognized standard methodologies for evidence based psychological interventions and the management of clients guided by the IRC Framework, IASC guidelines and counseling ethical guidelines. This includes upholding confidentiality of therapy sessions and respecting clients decisions.
Support the client(s) coping process and mobilize their internal and external resources for processing acute adversity.
Support in MHPSS based studies to help identify gaps and offer recommendations.
Maintain an effective working relationship and regular communication with other primary health care workers.
Maintain effective working relationships with relevant partners including referral organizations, community groups and other implementing partners (will be part of the MHPSS working group).
Complete daily case reports and data collection according to procedures provided by the MHPSS Technical Advisor.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Higher Diploma/Degree in counselling psychology.
At least 2-3 years in field experience within a Humanitarian emergency setting in the same or similar position.
Knowledge in conducting assessments, using screening tools and designing individual care plans for clients seeking mental health services.
Experience in offering PFA is strongly desired.
Knowledgeable on the Psychological testing and assessment tools.
Familiarity with IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings.
Knowledge of the WHO interventions like mhGAP, GPM+ or IP is desirable.
Additional trainings or certifications on related fields, such as alcohol/substance abuse, stress management, critical incident stress management, cross-cultural communication, conflict resolution, trauma, etc. will also be considered.
Be registered with KCPA.
Proficiency in English and professional writing skills is a requirement.

Personal qualities:

Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well.
Be a critical thinker and a problem solver.
Possess therapeutic core conditions and effective soft skills.

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November 2, 2024
Learning and Development Advisor – Humanitarian Action

Job overview:

The Learning and Development Advisor, Humanitarian Action leads the team’s learning and development activities, ensuring we identify key needs and audiences, design and deliver relevant and high-quality training programs and strengthen learning through impactful methodologies, programs and materials to train global teams with a contextualized manner. The role works in close collaboration with technical and team leads to understand priorities and integrate expertise into learning programs. In particular, this role will ensure the delivery of learning and development activities for humanitarian leadership, including core competencies such as humanitarian negotiation and humanitarian ethics. The role also contributes to section knowledge management and learning.

Major responsibilities:

Develop and lead the Humanitarian Action section’s learning and development program, including training, self-service, coaching and peer exchange activities, in close coordination with technical leads.
Work closely with Humanitarian Action team leads to assess and identify training and learning needs and key audiences.
Develop training and learning plans with team leads ensuring they contribute to technical, project and strategic objectives and meet the needs of learners across multiple contexts.
Develop training and learning materials including curricula, training modules, self-service materials, case studies, handouts and/or any other appropriate material ensuring high quality and application of best practices in instructional design and technical writing
Coordinate with external training providers and/or developers for delivery of training, enrolment of colleagues and/or development of materials
Support and/or lead delivery of training plans with key learners and in close coordination with team leads
Support section colleagues on knowledge and learning activities and events such as communities of practice, presentations, online discussions and learning from country programs
Maintain knowledge and awareness of professional development community and activities in core humanitarian competencies
Monitor and evaluate results of training and learning plans and initiatives and ensure findings are utilised to improve design and delivery

Key working relationships:
Internal: Humanitarian Access advisors, Humanitarian Principles Advisor, Crisis Analysis team
External: Consultants, Clingendael Academy, CCHN
Job requirements:

Significant experience and success designing and implementing learning and development programs and projects for learners across multiple contexts
Experience and knowledge in humanitarian leadership, humanitarian negotiation, humanitarian ethics and/or similar or related subject matter
Ability to engage multiple stakeholders and bring clarity to complex topics and conversations
Ability to understand and apply concepts to operational needs and realities
Knowledge and/or experience of adult learning and user-centred design processes, instructional design and technical writing
Excellent project management, interpersonal and communication skills
Fluency in English required; professional competency in Arabic, French or Spanish advantageous

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November 2, 2024
Roving Finance Controller

Job Overview:
Upon request, the Roving Finance Controller provides technical assistance to field programs and staff in matters of financial processes & procedures and will therefore be deployed to IRC field offices in various countries on a temporary basis. This position includes constant international travel to developing countries and requires high flexibility in terms of physical movement from country to country and duration of assignments.
Major Responsibilities:

Temporarily assume the position of the country or program office’s Deputy Director Finance until permanent staff can be identified and trained (including);

Closely monitors financial activities and advises the Country Director on the financial performance of the office, issues with internal controls or financial management
Ensures monthly balance sheet reconciliations are completed on a timely basis
Manages the finance department activities and schedules to meet the financial reporting requirements and deadlines specified by headquarters and donors
Ensures in-country internal control reviews of operations are regularly undertaken
Facilitates external, internal, donor or government audits
Maintains current knowledge of local government requirements related to finance and complies with tax and other legal requirements

Deploy to country or program offices to act as a surge finance staff, lead budget developments, and contribute to other financial activities as needed

Oversee the preparation and revision of grant proposal budgets; supports programs with guidance on costing and inputs in creating budgets for submission
Prepares and maintains the country’s annual operating budget; ensures cost coverage for in-country operating costs and updates the operating budget regularly
Presents and facilitates the review of actual to budget expenditures with the Country Director and program managers

Assist field offices with onboarding for the new Deputy Director of Finance and/or Finance Manager as required
Provide training and support to financial and non-financial staff regarding IRC financial procedures and internal controls
Work with the Regional Finance Directors, Deputy Director Finance and Country Director to develop the job descriptions and Terms of Reference (TOR) of various finance field positions
Meet with the respective Country Director and Deputy Director, Finance at the beginning and end of each assignment to discuss terms of reference and the outcome of the deployment
Assist with the rollout of IRC’s new ERP system
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in IRC financial policy and financial systems
Assist HQ finance with other duties as required

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Associate Controller, Program Finance and Country Director (when Deployed)

Position directly supervises: None
Indirect Reporting:
Other Internal and/or external contacts:
Internal: Regional Finance Director, Deputy Director Finance, Regional VP, Country Director when deployed
External: Donor if applicable

Job Requirements:
Work Experience:

Minimum 6 years of progressive NGO accounting experience in an international development environment
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; Master’s Degree a plus

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

Fluency in English and Spanish is required. Additional fluency in French is a plus
Ability and willingness to travel to different Country Programs as needs arise
Detailed knowledge of fund accounting, procurement and financial management of USAID and UN cooperative agreements
Ability to present sophisticated financial information in a succinct and compelling manner, and to solve complex matters through the use of analyses, data-sharing, and cooperation

Preferred experience & skills:

Professional finance certification is highly desirable (e.g. CPA/CA)
Experience within a humanitarian emergency setting is highly desirable
Knowledge of US Government, European Union, and United Nations donor reporting regulations highly desirable
Previous work experience with a major general ledger software package – experience with MS D365 preferred
Highly reliable and flexible approach to professional responsibilities: the ability to change course at a moment’s notice yet remain focused and productive, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and diplomatic skills: the ability to effectively liaise with colleagues in diverse multicultural environments
Solid organizational skills: the ability to be productive under pressure in a fast-paced team environment
Strong digital literacy: facility with MS Word, Excel, various accounting software, and email/internet software
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a matrix management environment

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November 2, 2024
Grants and Partnership Manager Deputy Director, Inclusive Learning

SCOPE OF WORK

Based in Nairobi, the Grants and Partnership Manager will be fully dedicated to providing grants and partnership support to TeachWell, a private foundation-funded, five-year project that will start in September 2023 and aims at strengthening children’s holistic skill development through improvement of teacher professional development in refugee counties in Kenya. This position does not currently have supervisory responsibility. Occasional travel to field sites and refugee camps may be required. The Grants and Partnership Manager will work collaboratively with all members of the Grants Unit, including two Princeton in Africa (PiAf Fellows), as well as with technical coordinators, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and the finance and operations teams. The Grants and Partnership Manager will primarily be responsible for maintaining strong local partnerships across geographic areas where IRC Kenya works, and for ensuring effective management of the project partnerships. S/he will coordinate and manage the sub-award lifecycle in accordance with the IRC’s Partnership for Excellence and Equality System (PEERS), including conducting due diligence, ensuring partners understand applicable donor regulations, and managing receipt and review of partners’ deliverables. They will also contribute to overall grants management efforts and work to ensure adherence to donor regulations and compliance across grants and sites.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Partnership Building & Management
Partner Identification & Mapping

Contribute to development of a clear framework on identification of local partners/organizations, and maintain clear, accessible documentation of identified organizations.
Prioritize engagement with local partners/potential partners and lay the groundwork for long-term relationships with partners, rather than project- or funding-specific engagements, with the aim of ensuring there is a mutual, collaborative effort by IRC and partners.

Partner Vetting

Lead the partner engagement process according to the IRC’s Partnership Excellence for Equality and Results System (PEERS) including: (1) partner project capacity review (PPCR), (2) anti-terrorism checks (ATC), (3) partner identity and background review (vetting) (4) preparation of the required partnership documents such as the internal signing memorandum, draft partnership agreement, monitoring schedule, or other, and (5) review partner’s proposal documents.

Review Requests for Proposals & Partner Submissions

Prepare and/or review solicitations and requests for proposals from Program team(s) before publishing to ensure compliance with IRC policy and donor rules and regulations.
Lead in drafting sub-grants/partnership agreements and modifications for compliance with donor rules and regulations, act as focal point with HQ for review and approval and facilitate signature by IRC and partner.

Support Partnership Agreements / Project Cycle Management

Provide oversight and coordination of all IRC Kenya Teachwell Partnerships according to IRC’s PEERS methodology, ensure needed support is provided to partners, and act as focal point during the project cycle. Sub-grant related administrative processes and procedures should be standardized and consistently implemented throughout the project cycle, such as for disbursements, reporting and monitoring. This includes organizing, participating in, and facilitating partners’ financial and technical monitoring and verifications led by the IRC, as well as tracking of partner deliverables.
Support IRC Kenya program and operations staff to ensure any emergent compliance concerns are addressed during the term of the partnership/sub-grant agreements.

Partner Capacity Building

Support IRC Kenya program and operations staff in assessing partner’s capacity building needs and coordinate discussions with partners to develop a capacity building/development plan which is based on the outcome of the assessment (PPCR). Ensure the plan is tailored, targeted, and responsive to their organizational needs and priorities.
Design tools to effectively monitor progress made against the agreed upon partner capacity building plans to best support partners in their organizational development.

Sub-grant Tracking

Maintain a sub-grants tracker for all partnership/sub-grant agreements including basic sub-grant details, funds disbursed, and liquidations received. Contribute sub-grant updates to the country program’s monthly internal financial report template (FM01) and provide analysis of all current Partnerships, as required.

Grants Reporting

Ensure partner inputs are received and incorporated into the initial grant report draft and ensure the relevant technical coordinators and M&E team have sufficient time to review inputs and raw reporting data submitted by the partner; solicit feedback from partners as questions arise on content of reports, and ensure revisions are managed in a timely manner; edit report inputs as needed. Overall, seek to provide high-quality, well-written and timely reports meeting IRC and donor requirements.
Ensure partners remain apprised of grant report due dates and submission dates for partner inputs are kept updated on IRC’s internal tracking sheets.
Ensure all partner report submissions are filed in the Grants Unit’s Box folder system, and maintain hard copy files of report submissions, as appropriate.

General Grants Management/Administration

Records Management: Support comprehensive information management and filing system to ensure all grant and sub-grant agreements, reports, key correspondences, T codes, etc. are appropriately filed in up-to-date and consistent soft (Box) and hard (physical) files managed by the Grants Unit.
Communication and information management: Provide overviews of partners and projects, as needed, for correspondences and communications materials such as IRC Kenya’s quarterly publication, Darubini. Take minutes during grants-led meetings, as well as bi-monthly Senior Management Team (SMT) meetings, and following up action points, as required.
Support other program initiatives / work streams / tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

University degree in international relations, or other relevant field.
Master’s degree desirable.

Required Experience & Competencies:

3 to 5 years’ experience working with sub-grantees and/or local partner organizations and demonstrated ability to form effective and productive relationships with stakeholder counterparts.
Experience in grants management, proposal development (program narratives and budgets) and donor reporting.
Previous experience with institutional and private donors (e.g. international foundations) compliance.
Ability to work with tight deadlines for report writing/ information requests.
Excellent organizational skills, ability to determine and juggle multiple priorities, and attention to detail is critical.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural context as a flexible and respectful team player. Patience, cultural sensitivity, and application of contextual understanding in day-to-day work is required.
Willingness to travel to IRC Kenya’s field sites or to new locations for partner assessment, as needed.
Excellent written and spoken English essential.
High-level of knowledge and practice with Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, etc. required.

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November 2, 2024
Supply Chain/Admin Volunteer

Job Purpose/Objective
The Supply chain/Admin volunteer is responsible for maintaining the interior of the IRC Samburu Office in the condition required by the lease agreement and ensuring cleanliness of the office & compound. As well, they will provide support in Admin, Reception & Procurement Dept.
Key Responsibilities
Supply Chain/Admin Volunteer duties:

Sits at the reception desk and receives visitors.
Forwards information by receiving and distributing communications; collecting and mailing correspondence; copying information.
Maintains supplies by checking stock to determine inventory levels; anticipating requirements; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; stocking items; delivering supplies to workstations.
Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance; troubleshooting failures; calling for repairs; monitoring equipment operation.
Ensures proper filing of all documentation that needs to be filed.
Ensure timely collection of utility bills for payment.
Prepares monthly payment requests for office drinking water, office milk and any other payment requests for administration department.

Procurement and Warehousing:

Assist with procurement requests emanating from the IRC Samburu Office through tracking, scanning and follow up for approvals.
Receives and records all invoices and delivery report received from the warehouse & Suppliers and distribute to relevant department.
Leads in store releasing of the necessary items for the IRC Samburu Office.
Advise the Supply Chain Officer/Field Manager on procurement-specific issues or improvements.
Ensuring that procurement services are carried out in accordance to IRC Kenya and donor-specific polices.
Routine communication, coordination, and planning with the relevant requesting staff / programs regarding the order and delivery of supplies.
Ensuring that all Supplies, services, and equipment’s required are delivered in time.
In liaison with the driver, collects items from the warehouse for the office use.

Others:

Attend to any other duties or tasked delegated by the supervisor or designate.

Qualifications

Holder of Diploma/Degree or equivalent in purchasing, supplies and management in business Management, Supply Chain management / computer literate.

Required Experience & Competencies:

At least 1 years’ experience in procurement administration, preferably with a non- governmental or humanitarian international organization.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly, coupled with ability to influence through negotiation skills.
Demonstrated people skills.
High sense of integrity
Good writing and organizational skills
Excellent computer skills and experience working with procurement software’s.
Cultural and diversity sensitivity, commitment and an understanding of the values of IRC and the principles of equal opportunities.

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November 2, 2024
Locum Nutritionist Child Accountability Specialist

Job Description
Working under the guidance and supervision of the Snr. Nutrition Officer, The Nutritionist will lead the implementation of all nutrition related activities at the IRC run health facilities and communities in the refugee settlement and the surrounding host communities in Hagadera refugee camp. The Nutritionist will be responsible for providing training (nutrition), coaching, mentorship and technical support, including M&E for the nutrition program. Key areas will include, but not limited to the detection and treatment of acute cases of malnutrition; implementation of the prevention package of COMPASS, IMAM, IYCF, Maternal Child Health and Nutrition; supporting outreach activities that include surveillance and patient follow up; and preparing and submission of weekly and monthly reports as required.
KEY RESPONSIBILIES:
Programming

Ensure quality and timely identification and treatment of medical complications associated with malnutrition in SC/OTP/SFP.
Give and advise on the drug regimen for children in the SC, OTP and SFP programs.
Participate in daily ward rounds in the SC ward with the medical team.
Mentor the nutrition assistant staff and auxiliary nurses to manage patients with acute malnutrition as per protocol.
Train and mentor IRC nutrition staff and other key stakeholders in GMP, IYCF and IMAM; especially the OTP and SC staff.
Ensure the establishment of nutrition monitoring activities and train health staff in case detection and referral system.
Ensure timely reporting in accordance with set deadlines.
Monthly submission of CMAM, COMPASS report to the Senior.Nutrition Officer for reviews.
Improve the provision of quality nutrition counseling in the hospital SC and Comprehensive care Clinic (CCC) and other entry points in the health programme in liaison with relevant IRC sectors.
Plan and conduct continuous monitoring of the OTP, SFP and SC patient.
Participate in program strategic planning and roll-out of new program areas in liaison with key stakeholders and cooperating partners.
Adhere and uphold IRC code of conduct at respective work area.
Directly supervise nutrition assistants in OTP/SFP sites, maternity, SC, and pediatric ward
Supervise and work in strict collaboration with the nutrition team in the screening activities of severely malnourished children.
Identify training gaps for the incentive staff and beneficiaries within nutrition program and communicate the same to the program manager.
Monitor and supervise proper usage of essential nutrition therapeutic feeds such as F100, F75, RUTF.RUSF, CSB++and Resomal to avoid stock outs.
Create appropriate linkages and referral for nutrition activities.
Participate in the ward rounds.
Work closely with other health programs in spirit of integration for maximum output.
Attending all program implementation meetings.

Qualifications

Hold a Diploma in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized College/University.
MUST Registration and Up to date License with KNDI
Possess at least three (2) years’ experience in implementing nutrition related activities in a busy hospital and community set up.
S/He must possess the ability to analyze and interpret both quantitative and qualitative programmed data.
MUST have a valid certificate of Good Conduct.
Must possess excellent planning and organizational skills.
Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
Must have cognate skills in computer applications.
MUST possess a high level of integrity and good interpersonal skills.
Ready to work in difficult environmental conditions.

Required Experience:

Addition nutrition training in CMAM/IMAM/COMPASS and MIYCN is an added advantage.
Strong communication skills, oral, written and presentation.
Previous experience in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands of Kenya
Previous experience working in insecure contexts.
Extremely flexible and can cope with stressful situations.
Strong background in humanitarian projects.
Demonstrate proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, E- mail, out look.
Should be a team player and culturally sensitive.

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November 2, 2024