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Regional Vice President, East Africa Moderator

Job Description

As the Regional Vice President (RVP) for East Africa, you will lead IRC largest, highly driven and impactful region to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster, including the climate crisis, to survive, recover and gain control of their future.
You will place clients at the center of our work and ensure their voices increasingly influence our decisions at all levels. Success will be defined by ensuring improvements in their safety, health, education, economic wellbeing, and power. You will ensure we prioritize opportunities to partner with and support local actors and systems, including in the context of emergency response. Equality and inclusion will be at the forefront of every decision and action, through thoughtful planning and implementation of all programs and services- both internally and externally.
In this role, you will serve as a champion of IRC’s Strategy 100 and be a model of organizational leadership: developing new program opportunities, ensuring the quality of operations and partnerships, and driving performance and strategic growth in the region while actively promoting an inclusive, people centered culture and duty of care for all.

Position Overview

You will be responsible for the leadership and management of country programs in the IRC’s East Africa Region, comprising of: Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Uganda as well as three regional strategic projects together representing an annual budget in excess of US $190 million and a team of over 4,000 staff. You will work collaboratively with technical and functional counterparts to strengthen performance and accountability. This role will be an ambassador for IRC values, organizational priorities, cascading measurable goals to country programs and leading delivery of IRC’s Strategy. Equally, you will play a vital role in representing field, country and regional priorities to HQ departments and ensuring that perspectives of frontline staff, clients and partners across the IRC’s East Africa region influence organizational decisions.
You will collaborate closely with the RVPs of the other regions and the full range of HQ partners across the technical support, operations, finance, fundraising, awards management, advocacy, communications, compliance and legal functions. As part of the Senior Leaders Group, you will have an important voice in organizational leadership discussions.

Responsibilities include:

Oversee implementation of IRC’s global strategy across the regional portfolio.
Ensure a consistently high level of team performance and engagement; Manage, mentor, and coach all Country Directors, Project Directors and regional team members, modeling healthy, collaborative intra and inter-departmental working relationships.
Lead measurable efforts to ensure IRC’s workforce – including at leadership levels – reflects the diversity of the places we operate and the people we serve.
Cultivate a safe and protective environment for all people, combining locally-led initiatives with wider organizational efforts related to Safeguarding, Gender Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Duty of Care and Safety & Security.
Ensure that all country finance, human resources, supply chain, and IT functions are resourced and managed in accordance with IRC and donor policies and standards.
Champion humanitarian access and security management strategies across the region
Actively partner with the Ethics & Compliance Unit to strengthen IRC’s efforts to prevent, detect and respond to issues of fraud and misconduct.
Foster a balanced and diligent approach to risk management across all country programs.
Ensure strong representation of the IRC to local, regional and global stakeholders – including governments, donors, and private sector and civil society partners.
Support IRC’s business development and fundraising efforts through cultivating a strong network of donor contacts, engaging with the HQ fundraising team, and ensuring that country teams build and maintain strong donor relationships.
Support the development of creative, impactful approaches to priority policy issues, both locally and in concert with the global advocacy team.
Raise IRC’s and IRC partners’ profiles, working closely with the communications team.

Professional Profile

Success in this position requires an individual with exemplary leadership abilities, extensive lived experience in African contexts and a deep understanding of the cultural, societal and political contexts of the countries in East Africa in which we work. IRC understands that conflict and crisis traverse/transcend national and regional boundaries, and we are committed to supporting clients and partners in cross-border and cross-regional configurations where necessary. The successful candidate for this role will bring knowledge and experience of the wider region and the dynamics which inform conflict and crisis in Africa.

Work experience/ Required skills

Extensive field experience leading humanitarian, protracted and/or post-crisis development programs with demonstrated ability to manage in complex and often insecure working environments.
Minimum of 15 years of professional experience with 10 or more years in leadership with increasing levels of responsibility.
Ability to represent program context, constraints, and successes to media, government, private sector, civil society and Boards in a compelling manner.
Exceptional financial and operational analysis and management skills, including project management.
Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills; commitment to open and transparent communication and top-notch diplomatic skills.
Deep commitment to and knowledge of strategies to advance diversity, equality and inclusion; proven experience in incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Receptive and collaborative leadership approach that contributes to positive team environment, builds and maintains strong relationships with people from all backgrounds, genders, cultures and viewpoints.
Demonstrated experience undertaking strategic planning and leading teams through change.
Professional fluency in written and spoken English; other languages spoken in East Africa a definite advantage

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November 1, 2024
Program Associate

Scope of work:

The Program Associate position is a unique opportunity to take part in a two-year professional development program with the Emergencies and Humanitarian Action Unit. The program consists of; 1) on-the-job experience providing support to EHAU staff, combined with, 2) required and personalized training & mentorship components, 3) special project work, and 4)frontline deployments (remote or field-based) in a variety of contexts. The Program Associate will gain in-depth knowledge of the IRC and how emergency responses work. By gradually taking on more responsibilities and participating in all elements of the program, the Program Associate will gain exposure and skills related to international humanitarian and development work within the context of the IRC. The Program Associate will also have the opportunity to gain technical insight and experience in areas of particular interest to them whenever possible.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Administrative/Travel

Support travel and lodging arrangements for EHAU staff.
Visa application support including preparing visa letters, embassy runs etc. for EHAU staff
Provide support to all EHAU staff attending HEAT training including liaising with the Training Center to sign up staff and handle logistics/travel to and from the training.

Procurement and Payments

Provide support to field teams with INTEGRA, the IRCs ERP platform.
Carry out procurement of supplies and services on the INTEGRA platform and any other portals approved by our Global procurement team.
Process vendor invoices, travel reimbursements, contract payments, wire transfers, and donations to partner organizations for emergency unit operations using INTEGRA
Manage several corporate credit cards, record transactions, and properly file the receipts
Procure, track, and distribute assets to EHAU staff (laptops, mobile phones, satellite phones, etc.)
Manage monthly subscription services (phone plans, travel services, etc) and maintain an updated database at all times (add/delete staff as needed in a timely manner)
Collect and input into INTEGRA all bank and payment information for all new staff, vendors, consultants and subgrantees.

Events Management

Assist in planning EHAU annual conference
Provide scheduling and note-taking support to Senior Management Team meetings when requested
Assist in organizing speakers, logistics, technical support, and agenda for all Weekly calls
Occasionally manage calendars and high-level meetings for other Senior Management Team

HR & Orientation

Process HR, IT, and Finance paperwork related to on-boarding of new EHAU staff
Schedule orientation sessions for new Emergency Unit and External Emergency Roster staff and related logistics
Perform administrative tasks related to staff recruitment
Track and report on annual leave and sick leave balances for all Emergency Unit staff

General Tasks

Field general queries from deployed teams, aiming for rapid problem resolution and escalating issues as appropriate
Act as liaison between deployed field staff and HQ financial, administrative and operations departments

As part of the career development program, the PA must be willing to undertake the following:

Complete trainings (consisting of both mandatory and elective courses) either online or in person
Mentorship and coaching by a designated Mentor
Short term deployments to support emergency response activities overseas or remotely, either to launch new responses or support existing ones.
Complete work on special project(s) of interest with a team in the EHAU
Participate in regular performance evaluations, and receive/provide feedback on status/progress towards personal career advancement.
Presentations to select audiences of projects and reflections on their progress within the program

Key Working Relationships

Position Reports to: People and Operations Coordinator, EHAU
Works closely with: VP; Senior Director, People & Operations; Deployment Managers; Senior Director, Fundraising & Finance; Finance Officer, Unit & Events Officer.
Actively Supports: 80+ Emergency Unit staff (largely remotely)

Requirements

Strong interest in humanitarian aid and a desire to gain hands-on experience and exposure to the field
Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple, competing deadlines and priorities in a dynamic environment
Familiarity with basic budgeting and accounting helpful
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, within and across departments/functions and develop positive relationships with local and remote staff
Ability to work in high stress environment with multiple and competing demands
Ability to work independently as needed.
Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain confidential information
Customer service orientation with desire to find creative and timely solutions for field teams
Strong comfort level in standard PC office software such as Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint preferred
Excellent oral and written communications skills (English) required
Multi-lingual skills advantageous – with priority placed or French, Spanish, and Arabic

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November 1, 2024
Human Resources Partner – Program Delivery Support Protection Officer

Job Overview/Summary:

The Human Resources Partner (HRP) for Program Delivery will support country program’s leadership and Regional HR Directors through leading the HR department of the assigned country program and ensuring HR priorities and results are achieved. When on assignment, they serve as a thought partner for the Country Director on all people matters and be in charge for the overall management and implementation of IRC’s Human Resources Policies and Procedures as well as global, regional and country specific priorities. They will coordinate closely with the Regional HR Director to ensure that organizational HR policies, processes and priorities are adapted to the specific context of each location, adequate and known to staff. The HRP will devise a training and skill building plan for the HR team and ensure transfer of knowledge. When not deployed, they will provide technical support and lead on special projects as designated. This role will serve in a roving capacity which might evolve and change over time to support IRC and CRRD’ Country Programs continued growth, and innovation.
This position is open for candidates national of their own countries in globally approved locations where IRC is present and registered.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Management and Leadership Support (Minimum 50% of the Job, In person or remote)
Devise and deliver a planned HR approach to attracting, developing, inspiring and retaining the right people with the right skills to achieve strategic, high-quality programmatic outcomes.
Identify workforce needs, identify human resource and competency gaps, and devise a development and workforce plan to facilitate staff development and retention.
Actively participate in proposal design and grants opening and review meetings (GRMs, GOMs) specifically guiding on organizational structure, position scoping, demographic/staffing analysis and other inputs critical to ensure strong HR foundation to support program quality and timely implementation.
Assess the critical metrics for the operational scorecard and lead on inputs to both, country and regional ones.
Observe and analyze monthly HR data such as turnover rates, time to fill, workforce composition, etc., to diagnose and identify priorities and evaluate effectiveness of relevant HR programs.
Set strategy for recruitment. Develop candidate rosters, actively network and employ innovative, creative recruiting methods to attract and hire the best talent.
Review and approve country job positions, review job descriptions and make recommendations, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
Lead on the selection and recruitment of all senior-level (band level 5 and above) positions and ensure their proper onboarding.
Deliver international HR management, including policy, process and employee relations management.
Lead the performance management process with guidance from Regional and HQ HR. Create a plan to implement the annual and mid-year reviews, conduct training on goal setting, use budgets to organize development activities and work one-on-one with managers and employees to create country wide development plans. Through various initiatives and actions, embed a culture of regular feedback.
In coordination with Global Comp. and Benefits team, define and review salary structure; coordinate annual compensation review process and compensation adjustments.
Devise staff care action plans that elevate morale and support the social, physical, and psychological well-being of staff; create emergency staff care interventions.
Be responsible for HR-related administrative duties and support compliance with existing legal and governmental reporting requirements. Ensure all legal obligations are fulfilled in compliance with local jurisdictions.
Lead all employee relations with professional grit with the aim of empowering employees and supervisors to have the tools and resources vital to resolve disagreements with mutual respect.
Call out behavioral issues, lead or co-lead investigations and ensure issues are resolved and appropriate follow-up is carried out.
Coach supervisors in resolving appropriate disciplinary plans of action in a judicious manner. Follow-up disciplinary measures and related employment law matters.
Act as impartial mediator in disciplinary procedures and ensure it is administered in a fair manner and meets all legal and labor regulations and requirements.
Handle any lay-offs or reductions in workforce in partnership with senior and regional management and to maintain compliance, due diligence, communications and staff well-being.
Develop HR policies as per the need of the country program.
Play a critical role in any change initiative, either by initiating and driving the change or by serving as a facilitator for changes that other leaders and departments initiated.
Contribute to the development of the in-country Gender Action Plans. Support the work of Gender Champion team and Women@Work resource groups.

HR Operational Support

Provide HR technical support and carry out any special projects.
Undertake technical assessments or evaluations of HR structures, policies and/or activities in line with global CRRD HR priorities.
Assist in the creation and launch of new CRRD HR policies, procedures, tools, training materials, data analysis, etc.
Analyze data, note trends and flags, and provide recommendations to drive data-driven decision making in talent-related management processes.
Participate in global and regional conferences and meetings, leading sessions as required.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports directly to: Director of HR Planning and Operational Excellence.
On assignment, the position holder will report to the assigned Country Director and Regional HR Director – management in Partnership.

Other Internal and/or external contacts:

Country: Country SMT and Extended Management Team
Regional: Regional HR Director and other Regional HR Team.
HQ Compensation & Benefits, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Duty of Care and HR Ops Directors. General Counsel Office. Ethics & Compliance Unit (ECU.
Key External Stakeholders: The INGO HR forums and working groups; INGO and UN HR staff; Legal counsel; Social Security, Ministry of Interior; Ministry of Labor, etc.

Job Requirements:
Work Experience:

Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience as thoughtful HR Business Partner preferably in the non-for-profit sector, with experience in humanitarian organizations a distinct advantage.
Successful implementation of HR activities at a country or regional level working with multiple collaborators and partners, across different regions and at a range of organizational level
Strategic experience leading an HR function for large budget programs in the INGO sector is strongly preferred.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

A commitment to IRC’s mission, vision, values and IRC Way – Professional Code of Conduct
Excellent project management and organizational skills including creation of detailed work plans and superior time management
Ability to deliver high quality work on schedule
Solid written and verbal communication
Ability to anticipate and assess situations accurately and recommend/implement effective courses of action required.
Strong facility with analysis and practical use of HR data
Highly collaborative, inclusive, consultative, and resourceful work style
Outstanding interpersonal, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to work within a highly matrixed and sophisticated agency organizational structure and to adapt to shifting priorities
Exceptional discretion and confidentiality in dealing with critical material
Ability to handle stress and function effectively under challenges
Excellent judgment, tact, initiative, creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, organizational skills, and self-motivation.
Highly collaborative and resourceful; ability to establish positive working relationships with senior level management and all other partners to improve cooperation and productivity.
Analytical ability in creating effective HR solutions while adhering to labor laws.

Language/Travel:

English and French are required, while Arabic or Spanish is desired.
Travel: minimum 50% across all IRC country programs and global regions.

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November 1, 2024
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Technical Advisor

Specific Responsibilities:

The MHPSS Technical Advisor (TA) will provide parental leave coverage for the incumbent. The MHPSS TA will spend their time delivering technical assistance in-person and remotely to country program colleagues and coordinate mental health and psychosocial support within the health unit and in collaboration with other units such as the violence prevention and response unit, education and research and learning. This is position will be entirely field facing, supporting the technical quality of MHPSS programs in West and Central Africa, Latin America and Asia. The Technical Advisors’ specific responsibilities are as follows:

Engaging in business development and program design:

Support country program staff to design programs and projects, ensuring that they are:

Aligned with the IRC’s strategy, which includes supporting country program staff with contextualizing outcomes and the theories of change, and selecting interventions based on the best available evidence and the local context;
Responsive to client needs and preferences
Based on sound context and gender analysis

Support use of indicators for country programs aligned with existing IRC MHPSS Health indicators
Review technical quality of proposals, including review of technical MHPSS strategies, interventions and activities and ensuring alignment to IRC’s outcomes and IRC MHPSS Framework
Input into go / no go decisions on proposals
When necessary, write technical narratives of proposals in addition to regular review of technical narratives, workplans, and any program reports
Provide input on budgets required for project delivery
Engage with donors and do outreach in support of country programs

Building technical capacity of country program staff to ensure ongoing program quality and innovation:

Assist in hiring, mentoring, and technical support to MHPSS and Health staff in country programs
Establish and/or strengthen country programs MHPSS capacity building plans and MHPSS monitoring and evaluation standards
Conduct technical MHPSS training and ongoing technical coaching for country program staff, including on IRC outcomes, theories of change, evidence and indicators.
Share cross-context learning with country program staff across regions, for example through community of practice efforts
Support senior country program staff recruitment and onboarding
Coordinate closely with other technical teams in country and technical advisors (e.g. Health, Women’s Protection and Empowerment, Child Protection and Protection Rule of Law, and M&E) to ensure MHPSS approaches across technical teams and activities remain aligned with best practices
Advocate for the participation of MHPSS staff in country level coordination mechanisms, for example MHPSS Working Groups

Project delivery support:

Work with country program colleagues and the Health Technical Advisors to help analyze data to inform course correction as needed
Review and share program-specific tools/resources/curricula and work with technical unit specialists to contextualize and adapt global and country-specific materials
Help define approach to teaming/partnering with other organizations
Support specific MHPSS focused projects within country programs

Management and Coordination:

Coordinate and plan with country coordinators and primary health care technical advisors the technical assistance country programs receive.
Coordination with TAs across the Health Unit
Coordinate with MHPSS TAs within health and VPRU units for joint MHPSS initiatives
Coordinate with other unit TAs as per country programs needs and requests
Manage and mentor MHPSS consultants and interns where applicable.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Senior Technical Advisor, Specialized Health Programs

Position directly supervises: This position will not supervise any staff

Other Internal and/or external contacts:

Internal: Regular communication with education, violence prevention and response, health, economic recovery & development, governance, research, evaluation and learning, and gender equality technical unit teams. Close relationships with regional and country program teams. Interacts with IRC internal departments, including business development, external relations and advocacy departments, to keep them informed of program activities.

Job Qualifications:

Education:

Psychologist/Psychiatrist/Social Worker with Master of Public Health.

Work Experience:

A minimum of 5 years of international field experience, of which at least 3 in managerial/coordination positions with Non-Governmental Organizations in humanitarian or post-conflict settings.
Experience in technical tools and materials development and monitoring and evaluation is highly desired.
Experience in strategy development and working across sectors or disciplines is highly desired.

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November 1, 2024
INEE Coordinator, Psychosocial Support and Social Emotional Learning Volunteer Nurses

Job Description

The Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) is an open, global network that works to ensure all persons the right to quality education and a safe learning environment in emergencies and post-crisis recovery. INEE is composed of more than 15,000 practitioners, students, teachers, staff from UN agencies, non-governmental organizations, donors, governments (including Ministries of Education), and universities who work together within a humanitarian and development framework. INEE was conceptualized in 2000 at the World Education Forum in Dakar where UNHCR, UNESCO and UNICEF took forward Strategy Five of the Dakar Framework for Action and convened the First Global Consultation on Education in Emergencies (Geneva, 2000). INEE has since grown to a network of more than 15,000 individual members and 130 partner organizations in 190 countries. Guided by a Steering Group and agreed upon bylaws, INEE serves its members through the core functions of community-building, convening diverse stakeholders, maintaining knowledge management, amplifying and advocating, facilitating and learning, and providing members with the resources and support they need to carry out their work on education in emergencies.

INEE’s 2018-2023 Strategic Framework presents the network’s vision for how to reach its overarching goal:

To ensure the right to a quality, safe, and relevant education for all who live in emergency and crisis contexts through prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.

The Strategic Framework outlines four strategic priorities that will enable the network achieve its goal:

Provide thought leadership and global advocacy
Strengthen capacities to deliver quality, safe, relevant, and inclusive education for all
Provide, curate, and organize knowledge to inform policy and practice
Strengthen and diversify the INEE membership

INEE’s current Thematic Priorities will support these priorities through collective action that includes a focus on:

Learning Continuum: Early Childhood Development, primary, secondary, education for young people and youth, Professional Development
Cross-cutting Issues: Inclusive Education (specifically Gender, Disabilities, and other responses to discrimination), Psychosocial Support and Social Emotional Learning (PSS-SEL), Child Protection in Humanitarian Action-EiE (CPHA-EiE),
Targeted Interventions and Modalities: Accelerated Education, Distance Education
Underpinning our work with best practices and evidence in understanding the best interests of learners, educators, parents and communities, and the systems meant to support them.

Position Summary

This position will serve each of INEE’s Strategic Priorities, with a primary focus on Strategic Priority 1 and 3. Psychosocial Support and Social and Emotional Learning (PSS-SEL) is a key priority area for the network. This position will coordinate the work within INEE’s network spaces on mental health and wellbeing, including coordinating and facilitating all activities within the PSS-SEL Working Group, ensuring delivery of the work plan, budget management, reporting, and communication. As well, the person in this position will be responsible for engaging with others within the education in emergencies and child protection sectors for the purposes of identifying and enhancing synergies, convening, advocating, facilitating learning, community building, and sharing tools and resources (per INEE’s core functions).

Responsibilities

In alignment with INEE’s core functions, and the Strategic Priorities outlined in INEE’s Strategic Framework this role is responsible for the following:

INEE Strategic Priority I: Thought leadership and advocacy

Promote and sustain the values of INEE.
In collaboration with the Team Lead for Thematic Areas, represent INEE in various events and partnerships, and build relationships with key stakeholders. Liaise with INEE Working Groups, INEE Secretariat, and INEE Steering Group to ensure collaboration and shared goals are reached.

INEE Strategic Priority II: Strengthen capacities

Coordinate activities and events prioritized by the PSS-SEL Working Group members to promote resources (e.g., webinars and meet-ups)
Support the INEE Secretariat in the roll-out of capacity building initiatives as they relate to PSS-SEL.

INEE Strategic Priority III: Provide, curate and organize knowledge and resources

Ensure quality communications and consistent follow-up internally within the PSS-SEL Working Group and INEE Secretariat, and externally with relevant INEE constituents related to PSS-SEL thematic areas of work
Identify and enhance synergies and partnerships across relevant humanitarian and development sectors working in the MHPSS, PSS, and SEL thematic areas of work. This involves acquiring, filtering, organizing, synthesizing, and disseminating relevant PSS-SEL information for the network.
Maintain regular communication with INEE members to provide information on PSS-SEL learning and opportunities through INEE communication channels; develop, manage, and share a calendar of INEE training events.
Create, update and maintain relevant information and pages on the INEE website.
Provide technical inputs to and review PSS-SEL Working Group products and deliverables. Assist with compilation of edits and feedback on related INEE tools and resources, editing and reviewing documents as needed. Where applicable, the position may be required to oversee consultants or advise on other work being carried out by consultants, interns, reference groups and working groups.

INEE Strategic Priority IV: Strengthen and diversity membership

Encourage substantive participation from diverse stakeholders, especially under-represented members and organizations, for collaboration and communication related to PSS-SEL on behalf of the network.
Foster collective action to support members to develop capacities on PSS-SEL that support their work implementing education in emergencies programming (prevention, preparedness, response and/or recovery) more efficiently and effectively.
Facilitate multilingual global sharing and promotion of best practices related to PSS-SEL by collaborating with INEE’s language communities and supporting INEE’s multilingual web platforms.

Project Management and Administration

Project management of INEE’s PSS-SEL Working Group work plan, including:

Overseeing the development and dissemination of the PSS-SEL core framework and tools for contextualization.
Facilitating collaboration between the PSS-SEL Working Group and the Teachers in Crisis Contexts (TiCC) Collaborative on teacher wellbeing activities
Supporting and enabling PSS-SEL Working Group members to successfully implement group priorities

Manage partnerships (as needed) with others collaborating on specific outputs and products
Manage PSS-SEL activity budgets and contribute to reporting to donors in collaboration with the INEE Secretariat

Key Working Relationships

Position Reports to: INEE Thematic Areas’ Team Lead
Position directly supervises: Consultants and interns, as relevant
Indirect Reporting: INEE Director, INEE Secretariat; INEE fiscal & administrative hosts; INEE Steering Group
Internal Contacts: IRC education unit, HR, admin, finance, legal
External Contacts: Representatives of UN agencies, NGOs, donor agencies, education authorities (Ministries of Education, relevant Ministries), academic institutions, including mid-level to senior-level representatives

Requirements
Essential

Minimum university degree in a related field. Advanced degree in a related field preferred.
Minimum 3 years of directly relevant professional experience
Strong theoretical and practical background in the field of education, including and understanding of education in humanitarian and development contexts
Strong technical knowledge and field experience related to PSS-SEL (mental health, child protection, psychosocial wellbeing, social and emotional learning) and education in emergencies
In-depth understanding of INEE’s role in the EiE sector
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written in English
Flexible work attitude, with the ability to follow direction, and work independently across a virtual work environment
Willingness to travel up to 4 weeks/year as needed
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to track and follow-up on various tasks
Strong analytical and writing skills, with the ability to draft briefs, reports, proposals and syntheses
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to successfully interact with a variety of people

As a member of the INEE Secretariat, the person in this position will also support and contribute to core Secretariat functions and will uphold the below core values and competencies:

Commitment
Diversity and inclusion
Integrity
Communication skills (spoken, written)
Working with others and teamwork
Results-orientation
Formulating strategies/concepts and analyzing
Risk analysis and coordination skills (participatory)
Cooperation
Collaborative approach

Desired

Knowledge of INEE languages in addition to English highly valued (Arabic, French, Spanish and Portuguese)
Understanding of networks and network theory highly valued
Familiarity and experience utilizing INEE resources and tools; experience facilitating INEE related workshops highly valued

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November 1, 2024
Officer, Finance Contracts

JOB OVERVIEW:

As a member of IRC Global Finance, Officer, Finance Contracts is responsible for providing finance support on all financial aspects of the pre and post award process for all contracts funded projects for his/her portfolio. This position supports contract compliance with IRC finance policies and procedures, standard methodologies, GAAP, FAR, FCDO Cost eligibility Guidance and any other applicable donor regulations and agreement terms. The incumbent is responsible for the implementation of ongoing systemic improvements in process and procedure, with regards to billing, revenue recognition, financial risk management, cash flow and fixed fee application and recovery, and improve the efficient use of IRC resources including the proactive identification and resolution of issues imposed by donors.
S/he will work closely with Program Finance Coordinators, the AMU staff, Business Development, DDFs, RFDs, Technical Units and Program and Award Finance support unit.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Contracts Financial Management

Develop, implement, and maintain consistent processes governing the sound management and analytics of the pre and post contract processes ensuring sound financial stewardship of these resources and in compliance with the appropriate donor requirements.
Review financial capacity assessments of supply chain partners and the suitability of recommended special conditions to mitigate financial management risks.
Track the contracts portfolios agreements and vital statistics in files and Opportunity Tracking Information Systems (OTIS).
Ensure that all fiscal matters are current relating to his/her contracts portfolio, including federal, state, other public and private contracts.
Work closely with Program Finance Coordinators and Technical Units, ensuring regular assessment of cash forecasting and reforecasting when needed to mitigate risk of adverse spending variances.
For those contracts without a dedicated Program Finance Coordinators, support budget holders with preparation and review of budget vs actual spending monitoring report on monthly basis.
Work closely with Program Finance Coordinators, Technical Units and Awards Management Unit, ensuring financial close-out of all commercial contracts in accordance with IRC and donor requirements.
Responsible to record contract revenue recognition for his/her contracts portfolio and preform a reconciliation on monthly basis or when milestones are approved by donors.
Participate in response to solicitations, including reviewing proposal budgets or milestones cost and pricing, ensure all costs are budgeted, including adequate risk premium.

Donor Agreements, Reporting and Monitoring

Keep current on all Contract funding regulations and accounting updates that affect budgeting and donor reporting.
Support his/her contract portfolio with project budget setup in Integra, including mapping and using unique D-codes to help with complex donor financial reporting requirement.
Prepare and submit contract invoices together with financial reports for his/her contract portfolio.
Implement IRC’s contract billing system ensuring accuracy and reconciliation (expenses, and revenue recognition) before submission.
Review contracts receivable balances to ensure appropriate and timely follow up with Program Finance Coordinators or Program Leads.

Systems, Processes and Continues Improvements

Document IRC Internal Process Flows e.g. Subcontractor & Contractor Payment and Fund Management Processes.
Support in designing the financial reporting templates for donor reporting e.g., Invoices, Checklists, Timesheets, Inception Milestone Tracker etc. in compliance with the Donor Commercial Contract.
Responsible for sharing lesson learned from portfolio level (e.g., systems, process, pain points and success).

Technical Support, Training and Management

Support contracts financial management training for IRCs staff and or Supply Chain Partners.
Understand and adhere to established Contracts financial policies and procedures.
Deliver responsive service to IRCs staff on all questions related to contracts funding for his/her portfolio.
Assist Field Offices in the assessment of their contracts management by providing ongoing feedback concerning performance.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent – Master’s Degree, CPA or CA a plus.
8 years of progressive financial Contracts management experience.
Demonstrated familiarity with GAAP and shown general knowledge of Fund Accounting.
Previous work experience with a major general ledger software package – experience with MS D365 preferred.
Knowledge of US Government (Federal Acquisition Regulations), World bank, FCDO commercial contracts and European Union regulations is a plus.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment and diplomatically manage collegial relationships.
Solid organizational skills: the ability to be flexible and perform under pressure in a fast-paced team environment.
Attention to details is desirable.
Strong digital literacy: facility with MS Word, Excel, various accounting software, and email/internet software.
Travel when needed.

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November 1, 2024
Locum Driver East Africa GEDI Regional Manager Finance Director, Program Delivery

Job Purpose/Objective:

IRC is seeking a Driver to provide all necessary safe driving and fleet management in support to the field project activities in Dadaab field office and operate with maximum efficiency while adhering to IRC’s Supply Chain Vehicle and Equipment requirements as per the Manual.

Key Responsibilities

IRC Drivers are responsible for:

Handling the safe transportation of IRC personnel.
The safe transportation of IRC materials.
The care and maintenance of IRC vehicles and their accessories.
Accurate filling and on vehicles onboard documentation.

Key Result Areas:

Adhering technically to the IRC’s vehicle policies and procedures, including the use of seatbelts by all passengers.
Daily and pre-long distance vehicle checks, accurate upkeep of the vehicle’s log sheet.
Keeping vehicles cleaned, fueled, and mechanically maintained.
Checking and maintaining all vehicle accessories and advising the Head driver of any defects or problems.

Qualifications

KCSE level of education.
The driver is encouraged to have a valid driving license always.
Communication skills, with fluency in written and spoken English.
Knowledge of Basic Computer Packages.
Pass score on IRC driving test.

Required Experience & Proficiency:

Proven ability in the following competencies:

Two years’ work experience as a professional driver.
No road safety-related fines or convictions.
Detailed knowledge of road rules and regulations.
Skills in minor vehicle repair.
Competent in spoken and written English.
Basic numeracy.
Knowledge (or ability to quickly learn) of HF, VHF, and satellite communications equipment.
Dedicated to teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
Able to carry out limited, un-supervised tasks.

Assets and Equipment Management

Make certain all IRC assets and equipment under you are well maintained.
Ensure all assets that are allocated to individuals subordinate to you are signed off on the equipment issue form provided by the supply chain officer in charge of asset management.
Ensure that all IRC premises under you are well maintained.
Guarantee the movement of IRC assets is supervised and advice Head driver in preparation for the vital documentation for sign off and approval when an asset changes its status within the transport department.

Safety and Security.

To ensure that staff operate in a safe and secure working environment.
To ensure that the IRC vehicle(s) assigned to you have all the safety requirements for movement.
Certify there are fully stocked First Aid Kits available in all IRC Vehicles
To ensure regular security checks with the field safety and security officer before authorizing any movement out of the field.

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November 1, 2024
HR Systems Analyst II

Job Overview/Summary:

We are looking for a full-time HRIS Analyst II who will enhance and maintain the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) platforms used by our Global HR team. The main focus for this role will be supporting the Workday system. The successful candidate will also need to support Cornerstone (ATS) and integrations to downstream systems (benefits, payroll (ADP), internal IRC systems & third-party vendors. The Analyst will work with other HRIS Analysts, HR management, IT colleagues and other IRC internal groups to improve processes and procedures for maintenance of HRIS systems.

This position requires solid organizational and analytical skills, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail. Strong proficiency in Human Resources Information System (Workday preferred) and MS Office, especially Excel and database management (i.e; MS-Access), is required.

Key Responsibilities:

Assume ownership of the functional design process for HR functional area, leveraging existing business processes, systems configuration set-up, applicable Integrations between Workday, third party vendors and internal IRC applications.
Gather requirements from HR and non-HR partners
Mapping of data elements (as needed)
Liaise with PM teams from HR/IT/Finance
Test and document any modifications for the functional areas
Support Workday and Cornerstone upgrades for HR functions, by ensuring Integrations, Business Processes, configurations set-up, security are tested thoroughly.
Collaborate with HRIS colleagues to proactively, identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency within the IRC’s current Workday usage, including cross-functional considerations
Produce canned and customized reports from Workday and Cornerstone
Perform other special projects as needed

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Global HR Systems Product Manager

Job Requirements:

4+ years previous experience maintaining & configuring data in an HRIS systems (Workday, Cornerstone, PeopleSoft, or SAP)
Basic understanding of HR practices in Compensation, Recruiting, Benefits, EEO, Data Security and HIPAA
Demonstrated ability to work professionally and discreetly with extremely confidential information
Experience working with large datasets, in-depth understanding of data relationships, data cleansing practices
Intermediate understanding of relationship databases concepts
Exceptional problem-solving skills with attention to detail, excellent time management and organizational skills, project management ability, and the ability to prioritize work
Excellent analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting abilities; with strong data analysis acumen competence, and focus on accuracy and attention to detail
Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Excellent customer service, communication (both written and verbal), and cross-group collaboration skills required
Flexibility in daily schedule, and ability to understand and react quickly to changing priorities
Experience of working in a globally distributed environment a plus
Experience in working with a ticketing system a plus
Basic understanding and interest in adopting an Agile development methodology while performing their tasks
Truly excellent interpersonal skills; ability to effectively listen to and liaise with colleagues on all levels in a global, distributed, multicultural, detail-oriented environment

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November 1, 2024
Finance Director

Job Responsibilities:

Ensures that all policies and procedures are in compliance with IRC and FCDO policies, procedures, and requirements.
Establishes project’s finance and supporting function policies, systems and procedures, and directs or performs their development, documentation, and implementation.
Manages project finance activities and schedules to meet the financial reporting requirements and deadlines specified by IRC HQ and FCDO. Prepares quarterly accrual reports, expenditure reporting, and burn rate projections.
Provides project management and program staff with monthly actual-to-budget expenditure reports and analysis for project funds and facilitate the review and discussion.
Ensures balance sheet reconciliations are completed monthly and on a timely basis and review final reconciliations and trial balances with the Project Director.
Closely monitors all financial activities, and keeps the Project Director advised of all situations which have the potential for a negative impact on internal controls or financial performance.
Directs the preparation of and approval of all FCDO financial reports in respect to accounting, legal and contractual requirements and ensures the review of such reports by the Project Director and HQ prior to submission.
Enforces internal control policies and procedures.
Maintains current knowledge of local government requirements related to financial matters and ensures compliance with tax regulations and other legal requirements.
Establishes project finance roles and responsibilities matrix; ensures job descriptions are current; recruits and maintains qualified staff to perform finance functions.
Develops and implements a training program for the project’s finance staff.
Ensures constructive performance reviews are completed on a timely basis and facilitates discussion of performance and career options with project finance staff.
Supervises all project office bank relations and bank account activities including negotiation of fees, interest and currency exchange rates.
In compliance with IRC policy, establishes policies regarding cash holding limits, cash movements and foreign currency holdings of the project.
Oversees the timely preparation, review and approval of all monthly bank account and cash reconciliations.
Designs, implements, and monitors systems, procedures and reporting necessary to maintain on current basis accurate forecasts of cash requirements for meeting future spending, including commitments entered into and which obligate IRC to future spending.
Supervises the preparation of Cash Transfer Requests to IRC HQ and ensures that appropriate cash balances are maintained to facilitate project implementation.
Assists with the preparation and revision of project budgets.
Prepares the annual and monthly cash budgets based on approved funding.
Prepares monthly pipeline analysis (spending forecast) on the project in coordination with the technical team.
Coordinates and reconciles spending forecasts with Project Director to reflect realistic data.

Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or Finance with a recognized professional certificate in accounting such as CPA, or a master’s degree in Accounting.
Minimum of 10 years in similar financial, compliance, or operational role in managing and supporting $7 million or larger FCDO funded projects and other Institutional Donor projects in similar contexts;
Experience with budgeting and financial reporting requirements on $7 million or larger FCDO, or other Institutional Donor funded projects;
Experience with financial management and reporting on projects with substantial subaward components;
Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices, financial reporting standards, financial management processes and procedures
Familiarity with FCDO rules and regulations including applicable laws.
Extensive experience in working with computerized accounting systems (ERP), standard spreadsheet and database programs, and advanced and demonstrated/practical skills in Microsoft Excel.
Must have a proven track record of proactively identifying and communicating potential problems and proposing solutions.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and professional patience and be able to interact, partner and thrive in a diverse environment.
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to develop relations with diverse teams.
Good written and verbal skills in English.

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October 31, 2024
Senior Program Support Officer

The Senior Program Support Officer will lead on bringing internal IRC teams together to ensure our high-value fundraisers are engaging the right prospects with the right information and assets to mobilize resources for R&I and MAM. They will galvanize and work alongside the IRC’s high-value fundraisers, Airbel project leads, MAM leadership, in-country and HQ program experts, and support teams to significantly raise the profile of, and increase revenue for, R&I and MAM. The Senior Program Support Officer will report to the Director, Program Services.

The ideal candidate will have experience with global humanitarian programming and research, as well as experience across strategic partnership development, programming, fundraising and communications channels while working with global, cross-cultural teams.

Major Responsibilities:
Fundraising support and internal coordination

Support private fundraising teams with up-to-date information about funding needs and priorities, proactively sharing information, and advocating as needed on behalf of R&I and MAM.
Complement and amplify the existing capacity of the Airbel and MAM teams to engage with fundraising teams (communications, knowledge management, proposal development, and portfolio management)
Liaise with program teams across the Airbel Impact Lab and MAM to share timely information about private funding opportunities, including key information around donor compliance and competitiveness.
Work alongside technical leads and fundraising support teams to develop dynamic and compelling material that strikes the balance between technical depth and clarity of vision for specific audiences.
Lead and/or support proposal development processes as needed for R&I and MAM, bringing together teams across the organization for key decision-making around business development opportunities, donor cultivation strategies, and program design.
Connect relevant colleagues from across the organization to inform donor conversations, and proposal design, and business development for private donors. As appropriate/needed, participate in donor meetings, providing technical expertise and strategy support.
Support fundraisers in collecting and managing data on donor activity and work alongside the Head of Fundraising to track progress to revenue goals

Internal coordination and portfolio management

Keep up-to-date on developments around R&I and MAM approaches and implementation, flagging risks and challenges around implementation, and ensuring timely flow of information to support efficient delivery of donor reports
Maintain and share up-to-date knowledge, information, and resources for developing and supporting private sector partnerships for R&I and MAM and inform effective and timely delivery of relevant updates, progress and insight to the relevant business teams
Ensure consistency and compliance across private partnerships for the entire duration of a partnership in close coordination with the fundraising teams, R&I, and MAM, to ensure donor requirements are met and compliance issues are raised as needed
Ensure an outstanding level of support to our internal partners, including coordinating and leading effective cross-functional meetings, and ensuring decisions and follow up are taken in a timely manner

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Director, Program Services
Position directly supervises: N/A
Other Internal contacts:
High value fundraisers
Program Services team
Chief Research and Innovation Officer, R&I
Airbel Core Team
Executive Director, MAM
Head of Fundraising, MAM
Country Program Staff

Job Requirements:
Experience and skills:

6-7 years of related work experience, preferably with a large International Non-Governmental Organization in fundraising, advocacy, and/or programs
Outstanding relationship management, writing, and presentation skills
Experience working with proposal writing and grants management processes
Experience fundraising for technical research and innovation, and/or nutrition programming; ability to quickly get up to speed on research and technical content
Excellent track record of delivering results on complex proposals and projects
Experience working across diverse contexts with global, cross-cultural teams

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careers.rescue.org

October 31, 2024