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  • Learning Coordinator

    Learning Coordinator

    Major Responsibilities

    Under the mentorship of the Deputy Director, work with collaborators in various teams to identify TAs learning needs on key processes and tools relevant to their function on a continuing basis.
    Work with subject matter experts to design & deliver social and self-directed learning products in multiple formats (audio, video, written documentation, peers exchange, Training of Trainers) & languages, to address those needs. That includes modules for in person and e-learning, as well as curating existing content.
    Ensure all information and resources on trainings is available on the intranet and shared through existing communication channels. That includes developing & maintaining spaces on IRC intranet, a catalogue of learning resources alongside a calendar of learning events.
    Supervise learning activities, including collecting feedback for improvement and generating reports as needed.
    Propose and lead a process for updating the TAs learning model based on users’ feedback
    Develop workplan to advance established goals & priorities.
    Coordinate translation of material to ensure it is available in official IRC language as minimum (English, French, Arabic, Spanish)
    Stay up to date on training and instructional design trends.

    Job Requirements

    Work experience:

    5 years of professional experience in a field relevant to IRC’s work.

    Demonstrated Skills And Competencies

    Excellent understanding of adult learning including proven track record to design e-trainings.
    Experience in running virtual meetings and navigate collaborative technology applications.
    Excellent communications and ability to develop simple, practical, accessible learning material.
    Excellent project management skills, including organization and attention to detail.
    Highly enthusiastic, collaborative, and pro-active colleague with talent for teaming with cross-functional groups.
    Excellent communication and social skills, including the ability to optimally manage a variety of multi-level relationships in a multicultural environment & ability to collaborate equally effectively with colleagues in ‘remote’ and diverse teams.
    Experience in working efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced, demanding environment, including ability to meet unexpected demands.
    Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment or independently.
    Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
    Dedication to IRC values of Equality, Service, Integrity and Accountability and a strong passion for our mission.
    Dedication to learning and continuous improvement.

    Preferred Experience And Skills

    BA’s degree valued but not required
    Multimedia and basic graphic design
    Ability to travel internationally
    Long-term career interest in nonprofit
    Previous experience with an INGO
    Strong familiarity with IRC processes a plus
    The ability to work (read and write) in French, Arabic, or Spanish strongly preferred

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  • Awards Management Systems (OTIS) and Process Trainer

    Awards Management Systems (OTIS) and Process Trainer

    Purpose of role

    The purpose of this post is to develop training on our awards management systems and processes and ultimately support the delivery of finished training products in collaboration with key stakeholders in AMU. Our current system is called ‘OTIS’ but we are planning to change our system over the coming years. The role will focus on producing interactive training materials either for face-to-face training or online interactive webinars. It will also produce scripts for the e-learning team to use to create self-directed training. In time, this role will develop to supporting the delivery of training products (remote or in-person), working with the SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) of that system or process. We envisaged the role to be 70% on systems with 30% on general awards management.

    Key Accountabilities

    Awards management system training design and development

    Interpret the SME ideas to develop learning objectives for the systems courses.
    From the learning objectives create a training outline
    Develop interactive and engaging content collaborating with specialist course writers depending on the training approach (ie face to face course, interactive webinars or e-learning course writers)
    Proactively improve courses based on feedback and own observation
    Proactively update courses based on revised processes and systems
    Contribute awards management systems messages into other trainings

    Training delivery

    Facilitate online and face-to-face trainings, facilitating with others as needed
    Work with the relevant SME and Training Coordinator to ensure the logistics of a training course are in place, including
    C hoosing and inviting participants,
    P re and post communication,
    Venue / online meeting room booked,
    Travel where appropriate.

    Knowledge management and communication

    Support improving Awards Management Systems overall knowledge management, including maintaining box and RescueNet documentation.
    Support the communication and advocacy of trainings and other resources throughout AMU and the broader IRC.

    Key working relationships (internal and external)

    Reports to Training and Curriculum Development Director
    Close working relationship with the AMU Planning and Strategic Operations team
    Close working relationship with other members of the AMU Training and Curriculum Development team
    International colleagues (predominantly AMU but not exclusively) involved in curriculum development, course facilitation and training events.
    Close working relationship with Program & Award Support (PAS) and Business Development (BD) colleagues.

    PERSON SPECIFICATION

    Essential

    Experience

    Practical experience and comprehensive knowledge of OTIS
    Ability to collaborate with stakeholders across all grades
    Demonstrates experience and expertise in taking complex topics and communicating them in an understandable and digestible manner
    Familiarity with the IRC’s awards management systems and processes
    Advising SMEs on the best training approach
    Developed and delivered interactive, adult focused training
    Experience of working in a complex and fast paced international organization

    Skill

    Curiosity to learn new ways to train
    Design focused with a keen eye for detail
    Must be a skilled communicator. Must have strong interpersonal skills in order to interact confidently and effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
    A positive and collaborative approach with an ability to work calmly through complex situations.
    Highly computer literate and good understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

    Desirable

    Demonstrable interest in working for an international non-profit organization.
    Knowledge of IRC structures and processes around award management

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  • Project Director 

Access to Justice Specialist

    Project Director Access to Justice Specialist

    Job Overview
     
    Reporting to the Director, Humanitarian Action, the Project Director will embed with a partner to implement humanitarian programming in remote areas of East Africa.  The Project Director will resource, design and drive forward the delivery of high-quality humanitarian aid programming serving crisis affected communities. They will ensure excellent donor and partner relations, first-class leadership and support to the delivery team and frequent field visits for oversight and coordination.
    Major Responsibilities: 
    Leadership and Representation

    Lead programming by maintaining open and professional relations with colleagues, promoting a strong team spirit and providing mentorship, oversight and resources to enable staff to perform successfully.
    Develop and carry out strategies that result in strong representation with: government ministries and/or non-state actors at various levels; UN agencies; donors and other international organizations; international and local NGOs; and NGO coordination networks.
    Ensure that IRC remains a partner of choice for major international donors, and maintain a high level of understanding of donor priorities and planned funding streams.
    Ensure leadership and management processes enable the IRC to effectively adapt to contextual changes and realize opportunities to expand humanitarian assistance.

    Program Strategy, Quality and Development

    Ensure that a humanitarian response plan or strategy action plan is up to date, aligns team members and stakeholders and is used to guide decision-making. 
    Ensure program quality by promoting the use of: rigorous assessment, design, and proposal development and review processes; comprehensive monitoring & evaluation, accountability and learning systems; staff development investments; and capacity strengthening.
    Actively seek out and pursue opportunities to grow the reach and integration of humanitarian programming so as to reach more people, in more meaningful ways.
    Remain current on national and regional issues impacting the program and develop responsive strategies to changing contexts.

    Stewardship, Operational Management, People and Culture

    Drive operational excellence to achieve optimal efficiency and cost-effectiveness in all functions and operations of the program.
    Lead the development, deployment and utilization of financial and operational policies, procedures, and systems to deliver compliance with internal and donor requirements. 
    Ensure responsiveness and appropriate levels of in-person and remote support to all offices, especially in the areas of HR, finance and supply chain.
    Provide timely and effective oversight of the program’s financial position.
    Maintain effective and coordinated budget monitoring processes for grant funds and discretionary funds.
    Seek opportunities to introduce efficiencies and eliminate redundancies in existing business processes.
    Ensure HR policies, practices, recruitment and retention strategies are clearly defined, communicated, competitive, context appropriate and support the maintenance of high-quality and high-performing international and national staff

    Safety and Security Management

    Ensure overall management of safety and security including up to date safety and security risk analysis, management plans and standard operating procedures.
    Lead the management of all security issues, including appropriate response to emergency situations as they arise.
    Maintain a culture of safety and security, including trainings and briefings that prepare all staff for security incident prevention and response. Keep security, evacuation and contingency plans current and accessible to staff.

    Key Working Relationships: 

    Position Reports to:  Director, Humanitarian Action
    Indirect Reporting: Vice President, Emergencies and Humanitarian Action
    Position supervises: Technical and functional leads

    Job Requirements: 

    Master’s Degree in international development, humanitarian assistance or related field. Equivalent experience also welcomed. 
    8 years’ experience leading complex humanitarian programs requiring extensive judgment and interpretation. 
    Proven ability to provide leadership through direction, decision-making, coordination and communication with staff and stakeholders
    Proven ability to work with partners, peer agencies, local government and community leaders to work effectively towards a common and agreed upon result.  
    Proven ability to evaluate and implement best practices and processes affecting multiple technical specialties to achieve rapid, consistent and high-quality outcomes.
    Experience developing, resourcing & leading complex projects with multiple technical specialties. 
    Fluency in English & Excellent oral, written and computer skills

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  • Employee Relations Partner 

STA Health – Specialist Areas

    Employee Relations Partner STA Health – Specialist Areas

    Job Overview: 
    Are you passionate about the potential of applying positive Employee Relations practices, to have a meaningful impact in a humanitarian organization? This role sits within Global Employee Relations. This role upholds safe work environments through collaboration with HR colleagues in support of positive employee relations objectives, as well as in-depth and confidential review of critical allegations. As Employee Relations Partner you will lead the full lifecycle of workplace reviews, and act as a trusted advisor to guide and equip HR colleagues in timely and consistent resolution of workplace issues. Using your HR knowledge and experience, you will recommend sound corrective actions and opportunities for improvement on complex behavioral issues. An understanding of laws, regulations, concepts and standard methodologies, ability to establish trust, credibility, best judgment, and cultural proficiency is essential for success in this exciting role. This role has global scope, with focus on the East Africa region.
    Major Responsibilities: 

    Conduct multiple thorough, fair, and timely reviews and assessments of complex ER issues in a fast-paced environment, including intake meetings, background research, interviews, and de-brief meetings with various partners.
    Provide direction and partner with Country Program leadership and HR colleagues on a range of workplace matters.
    Prepare case overview summaries, findings, recommendations and final reports, written clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with compelling presentation of facts, analysis and conclusions to IRC Leadership 
    Prepare and finalize reports in English that are clearly and well written with appropriate presentation of facts, analysis, and conclusions, and in accordance with IRC guidelines.
    Demonstrate a solid understanding of laws, regulations, concepts, and practices applicable to workplace reviews and assessments, and all aspects of employment, and provide consultation and advice to a variety of partners, as needed.
    Establish trustful and supportive professional relationships, engaging with diverse partners in the US and global context. Discern systemic issues revealed during the investigative process.
    Develop and deliver education programs and trainings designed to proactively address employee relations issues, promote standard methodology and improve compliance.
    Build capacity of HR colleagues in the management of employee relations reviews and assessments. Develop and lead interactive training in virtual and in-person settings.
    Passion for IRC’s humanitarian mission!

    Job Requirements: 
    Work Experience: 

    6-8 years related experience in Human Resources, Employee Relations or as a Workplace Investigator, preferably in an in-house environment, including experience conducting employee relations reviews and providing guidance on complex and sometimes urgent employee relations issues.
    Experience with management of highly critical information, and ability to maintain confidentiality, including legal and financial information.
    Proven track record of interacting respectfully with people from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures, and communicating effectively across multiple levels in a sophisticated global organization.

    Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: 

    Management of multiple work demands with minimum supervision in a fast-paced and multi-cultural environment. 
    Ability to work both independently and in a multifaceted, cross-functional distributed team structure.
    Ability to determine own operating priorities, provide advice and develop recommendations, and implement plans, drawing upon knowledge and past experience when navigating complex issues. 
    Ability to remain respectful, appreciative, and diplomatic in the face of difficult and uncomfortable situations and conversations surrounding reviews and assessments.
    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
    Ability to anticipate and identify legal issues.
    Excellent judgement and discretion.
    Proven organizational skills, with attention to detail, and a confirmed ability to prioritize and track reviews, assessments and initiatives across multiple teams and functions.
    Flexible work demeanor while being focused and reliable in an environment of multiple time zones and frequently changing demands in global context.
    Commitment to personal growth and development, and a willingness to regularly receive and act on performance feedback in pursuit of continuous professional growth.

    Preferred experience & skills: 

    Fluency in English and either French, Arabic or Spanish.
    Knowledge of challenges in the humanitarian sector in East Africa.
    Experience in workplace safeguarding.

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  • Cash & Markets Assistant

    Cash & Markets Assistant

    Job Overview/Summary: 
    The Cash and Markets Assistant will play a critical role in ensuring the effective day to day management of administrative tasks and operations of a team of cash and market specialists within the ERD TU. This includes providing support for meetings scheduling, team coordination, knowledge management, communications, events planning, finance, procurement, and other administrative tasks. They ensure that all necessary IRC systems, policies, and procedures are understood, and used by unit team members.
    Responsibilities:
    Cash communications and Knowledge Management:

    Support the development and maintenance of ERD’s RescueNet (IRC intranet) and Rescue.org pages with information on cash and voucher (CVA) activities.
    Prepare regular communications updates for internal and external websites and newsletters on CVA activities, including the creation of blog posts, with input from the cash team.
    Lead on the development and dissemination of the Cash Flash newsletter, a bi-monthly newsletter shared within the IRC.
    Represent the cash team in ongoing intra- and inter-departmental projects such as the ERD Community of Practice, a monthly meeting that convenes global IRC ERD colleagues to share findings and implementation experiences, working closely with ERD Program Assistant and the Livelihoods Officer.
    Coordinate translations of key documents with external translation services
    Support on resource development, including updating key documents with up-to-date statistics, fact-checking external communications, and formatting documents for internal and external dissemination
    Maintain and update a catalogue of team tools and resources, including regularly engaging with content leads to ensure that all relevant materials are updated.
    Lead the maintenance of the cash team’s content management, collaboration, and file-sharing system (Box)

    Cash Team Operations:

    Support project management of the cash team component/priorities of the ERD Technical Unit annual workplan.
    Support cash team members on the implementation of Technical Unit-led grants, general procurement processes and other administrative support for cash-team led grants.
    Assist the cash team with the planning and logistics of workshops, conferences, meetings, team retreats, and other travel where the cash team is participating, in collaboration with the ERD Program Assistant.
    Lead scheduling of key cash team meetings and maintain related logistical documents (scheduler, workplan, meeting notes, issues tracker, etc…), this includes support and coordination of the IRC-wide Cash Working Group (CWG) meetings, agenda, workplan, etc
    Conduct other administrative tasks as needed in support of the smooth operations of the cash team.

    Job Requirements:
    Education: 

    High school diploma required; Associates/Bachelor’s degree in social science, nutrition, food security, agriculture, logistics or related field preferred.

    Work Experience: 

    1-2 years of work experience providing related non-profit and/or administrative work. Experience working or volunteering in emergency, recovery post-conflict or development contexts or with similar client-groups with which IRC works with preferred.

    Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

    Excellent Microsoft Office skills and experience with financial and procurement systems and/or documents editing and graphic design.
    Proficiency with Windows-based software and Box (cloud-based content management, collaboration, and file sharing).
    Excellent Microsoft Teams, Zoom and similar remote work platforms skills.
    Excellent note taking skills and attention to details.
    Knowledge of CVA programs and/or CVA trainings or certifications preferred.
    Skills for, and interest in, providing creative means of training and developing staff in organizational systems and procedures.
    Demonstrated dedication to an anti-racist and Do No Harm approach, gender equality, diversity and inclusion.
    Excellent interpersonal skills involving listening to, interacting with, and communicating clearly with people from diverse nationalities and backgrounds with a high degree of professionalism and pro-activity.
    Capacity to work flexible hours, as appropriate to accommodate for different time zones.
    Proven organizational skills: proficiency in working productively under remote team and management structures across teams.
    Language: Demonstrated excellence in English is required, one of the other three IRC working languages – Arabic, French, or Spanish highly desirable.

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    rescue.csod.com

  • Sports for Protection Case Assistant

    Sports for Protection Case Assistant

    Job Purpose/Objective
    The Sports for Protection Case Assistant – will support in implementation of sports activities and provision of quality individual case management and psychosocial support to AGYW and Boys participating in sporting activities during tournaments and trainings. In collaboration with the Case worker, Senior WPE Officer and other WPE/GBV workers he/she will support in the provision of training and supervising GBV Community Workers under sports to identify and mitigate GBV risks   and respond to cases of GBV in sports. This includes incorporating MHPSS strategies into sports activities to promote psychosocial wellbeing and addressing the causes of mental and psychosocial distress in AGYW and boys.
    Key Responsibilities
    Sports Management

    Provide professional and confidential services to survivors of GBV, grounded in the IRC’s holistic, survivor-centered case management approach.
    Support and build capacity of systems in individual Sports management for coaches, players, sports personnel, and persons at-risk of GBV.
    Strengthening Sports management supervision as well as safe and ethical data collection, analysis of GBV trends and ensure quality prevention and risk mitigation interventions.
    Facilitate individualized case management and group psychosocial support of AGYW and boys from both host and refugee communities.
    Identify gaps that exist in programming areas that require targeted interventions and campaigns based on case trend analysis.
    Assessing the effectiveness and relevance of the sports management structure and providing revisions, recommendations, and evaluations.
    Ensuring that all scheduled activity reports such as progress and monthly reports are delivered on time and that they are of good quality, according to IRC and UNFPA´s standards, analyze the received information and compile the necessary report.

    Training, Mentorship, and Coaching

    Supervise and provide training, mentorship, and other technical support to community workers directly involved in Sports for Protection programme.
    Provide oversight and guidance regarding implementation of psychosocial activities to all community workers to ensure all programme activities meet best practice standards.
    Monitor and supervise sports activities to ensure that the survivors receive timely and quality services, including capacity building through training and on-job training of community workers.
    Support the capacity development of staff, partners, and other sports stakeholders to address GBV in sports and promote mental health and psychosocial support in AGYW and boys in both host and refugee communities.

    Coordination and Networking

    Foster effective collaboration, and coordination among crossing cutting sectors (protection, health, legal, and psychosocial sectors) to enhance timely identification and mitigation of GBV risks prevention and response.
    Supporting in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with all stakeholders including community leaders, NGOs, government ministries/authorities, UN agencies, social institutions, donors, among others.
    Work in collaboration with Snr GBV/WPE Officer to ensure ongoing needs of AGYW and boys are being prioritized and met through prevention-related activities.
     Facilitate and monitor monthly GBV community outreach plan with community workers, based on emerging case trends and ongoing needs of AGYW and boys
    Engaging local influencers in peer to peer or community-based initiatives which will increase sense of ownership and increase the ability of parents/ caregivers of AGYW and boys to learn from one another.

    Partnership Development

    Participate in review meetings and psychosocial capacity assessment of the collaborative partners and community-based structures.
    In collaboration with other GBV actors, redefine and develop a GBV service inventory and referral pathway which are responsive to the needs of the survivors.
    Assist the Snr WPE Officer in planning and organizing review workshops with partners on maintaining partnership, IRC partnership approach and principles.
    Build and maintain effective interfaces with communities of concern, local authorities, sports stakeholders and protection and assistance partners.

    Others

    Fulfill any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
    Respect the code of conduct and policies of the IRC and the standards of the GBV team.
    Adhere and uphold the IRC Way (integrity, accountability, and service) at the respective areas of work.

    Key Result Areas
    The GBV/ WPE Kenya programme goal is to enhance survivor’s utilization of quality services responsive to their needs and strengthen community-based structures and solutions to better protect women and girls, promote their empowerment to access opportunities, services, and support. The case worker assistant will support in sports activities in collaboration with the Case Worker towards achieving the following program objectives.

    To improve survivors’ access to timely, holistic, and quality GBV services and In time information during sports.
    Strengthened engagement with communities to act in the best interests of women and girls.
    Invest in social and economic opportunities for women and girls to promote their wellbeing.
    Leverage partnerships and experience to advocate for priorities of women and girls.

    Qualifications

    Diploma in Social Work, Community Development counseling and/or psychology. A Social Science or related degree is preferred.
    Minimum 2 years in case management and psychosocial/counseling experience with a reputable agency; experience working with survivors of violence preferred.
    Experience working in a hardship zone /environment is an added advantage.
    Experience in utilizing sport strategies in promoting protection of Adolescent girls’ young women and boys from GBV Risks.

    Required Qualification & Competencies

    Clear understanding of gender, abuse of power, and issues surrounding violence against women
    Able to maintain confidentiality, medical ethics, and respect for clients at all times.
    Experience in participatory techniques and community mobilization
    Able to lead, train, supervise, facilitate, and motivate GBV Community Workers in their respective tasks in a professional, respectful and supportive manner.
    Positive, highly motivated, innovative, with strong organizational and inter-personal skills.
    Able to coordinate multiple tasks while maintaining attention to quality and detail.
    Able to work as part of a team.
    Strong knowledge of computer applications, including MS Word and Excel.
    Willing to work in a hardship area.
    Fluency in English, including writing clear and concise reports.

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    rescue.csod.com

  • CG-GHS Coordinator

    CG-GHS Coordinator

    Position summary
    The GHS coordinator provides coordination and technical support for the implementation of interventions related to Global Health Security Agenda (GHS) portfolio of CGPP in Kenya, specifically focusing on technical areas of zoonotic disease detection, prevention and response. He/she will ensure that the work is of the highest quality. As required, the GHS coordinator will work with the implementing NGO staff, headquarters-based and country GHS partners and stakeholders in strengthening community-based disease surveillance in five project counties. He/ She will meet regularly with USAID Mission and other GHS partners to disseminate information on activities, learn about new developments within the GHSA space and meet with relevant stakeholders.
    Responsibilities

    Oversee and facilitate the planning, implementation, and reporting of CGPP project activities in Kenya.
    Under the guidance of the CGPP Secretariat Director, provide on-site technical and organizational development support to the NGO implementing agencies/County One Health mechanisms to strengthen multi-sectoral and multidisciplinary collaboration on community-based zoonotic disease outbreaks.
    Work closely with the CGPP technical lead, USAID Kenya GHS advisor and Secretariat team to help develop, review, implement, and monitor technical approaches and strategies for strengthening the response to community-based zoonotic diseases surveillance and response as related the GHS deliverables, reporting, knowledge management, and learning.
    Work closely with Ministry of Health (MOH), Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MOAI), and other GHS stakeholders at the national and County level and implementing partners to process, analyze and use of One Health/GHS information to improve management, make necessary adjustments, and assess trends.
    Contribute to the analysis of public health, animal health, wildlife, and environmental services to identify vertical and horizontal linkages useful to support community-based zoonotic disease field surveillance, and work collaboratively to maximize efficiencies and cooperation.
    Collaborate with stakeholders for the development, deployment, and implementation of appropriate GHS -CBS tools necessary to improve community-based zoonotic disease surveillance.
    Interface with national USAID implementing partners conducting related GHS work, and global and regional technical USAID GHS Mission team to ensure alignment between country and global GHS activities.
    In coordination with the M&E Manager, ensure the collection and organization of GHSA information in accordance with USAID GHSA M&E Framework. 
    Liaise with the Zoonotic Disease Unit (ZDU), relevant government officials and partners, on a continuous basis to ensure awareness, coordination, buy-in, and cooperation for the successful planning and implementation of One Health approach in the project counties.
    Represent CGPP at national, regional, and international outbreak preparedness and response planning activities.
    Participate in developing/ reviewing the project log frame/ performance frameworks for evidence-based program decision and USAID reporting and detailed M&E implementation plans for the Core Group Partners project in Kenya.
    Conduct quarterly and ad hoc field monitoring visits for all implementing partners to verify data and program activities and make recommendations.
    Coordinate and facilitate all evidence gathering activities including program evaluations, research activities, and case studies/success stories.
    Track performance on established input, activity, output, effect, and impact indicators to measure achievement and track progress towards intermediate results and overall program strategic objectives.

    Qualifications

    A Degree in Veterinary medicine with an advanced degree in public health/ animal health/ epidemiology and with experience in working hard to reach and hardship areas like northern Kenya.
    At least 5 years addressing animal and human health threats with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership position (with practical experience in preparedness and response planning and systems)
    Good knowledge of One Health Concept, GHSA, OIE-PVS, and IHR-2005 principles
    Demonstrated experience in applying One Health approaches to address community-based disease challenges.
    Strong understanding of the Kenya national One Health & community health Strategy.
    Experience with public health programs in developing country context supported by bilateral agencies such as USAID, CDC, and international agencies such as the FAO, OIE, and WHO preferred.
    Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability in consensus building and constructively leading a team.
    Possession of analytical, problem- solving and strategic planning skills
    Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills, including in cross-cultural settings.
    Previous experience working in a consortium and a team player with the demonstrated professional maturity to work with a multi-sector team to deliver combined results.
    Proficiency in MOH, KWLSS information management system, EPI Info, MS Excel, SPSS, GIS, and other data management software and MS Office
    Fluency in English
    Willingness to travel frequently to Northern Kenya especially border sub-counties.
    References will be required.

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  • Livelihoods & Program Development Officer 

Anticipatory Action Specialist 

Project Manager, Climate Research & Innovation 

Community-Based Maternal & Neonatal Care Lead 

People Operations Coordinator 

Regional Advocacy Coordinator East Africa 

STA Health -Country Support (Maternity Cover) 

Awards Management Systems and Processes Trainer

    Livelihoods & Program Development Officer Anticipatory Action Specialist Project Manager, Climate Research & Innovation Community-Based Maternal & Neonatal Care Lead People Operations Coordinator Regional Advocacy Coordinator East Africa STA Health -Country Support (Maternity Cover) Awards Management Systems and Processes Trainer

    Job Overview

    The Livelihoods & Program Development Officer will play a critical role in supporting two functions within the ERD TU: the Livelihoods pillar and the Strategic Initiatives pillar. Working with Deputy Director Strategic Initiatives, the Livelihoods & Program Development Officer plays an instrumental role in supporting the development and roll-out of strategic initiatives, program development, and global tools and resources. The position will also work closely with the Deputy Director Livelihoods to plan, coordinate and implement administration and global resources support for the livelihoods team.

    Responsibilities

    ERD Partnership Approaches, Development & Support (30%):

    Contribute to the development and dissemination of tools and resources for partner research, cultivation, and engagement.
    Support ERD country programs in private sector mapping exercises, including leading desk research, project management, and capacity building of country program staff in engaging private sector stakeholders.
    Add to the development of design concepts and proposals to fund established private sector partnership models promoting livelihoods outcomes.
    Lead efforts to document and share lessons learned across IRC’s network of country programs in private sector engagement work.

    Strategic ERD Business Development Support (30%):

    Provide dedicated support (including project management during capture, pre-design, and design phases, input collation, partner engagement, and drafting) to strategic livelihoods business development opportunities, as coordinated by the Deputy Director, Strategic Initiatives, and Deputy Director, Livelihoods.
    Develop and manage library of concept note templates, program designs, narratives, and stock language to be saved, refined, and used to streamline future business development opportunities.

    Livelihoods Communications and Knowledge Management / Resource Development (30%):

    Support the livelihoods team with capacity statements, technical briefs, presentations, newsletter and external materials, and lead on knowledge management, organization, and dissemination of relevant materials.
    Further the development and dissemination of the ERD Newsletter, a bi-monthly newsletter shared within IRC.
    Support ongoing intra- and inter-departmental projects such as the ERD Community of Practice, a monthly meeting that convenes global IRC ERD colleagues to share findings and implementation experiences, working closely with the ERD Program Assistant and Cash & Markets Assistant.
    Produce resources on the work of the ERD/livelihoods sub-unit, for internal and external dissemination.

    Livelihoods Team Operations (10%):

    Lead scheduling of key livelihoods team meetings and maintain related documents (scheduler, workplan, meeting notes, etc.) as needed.
    When needed, assist the livelihoods team in planning and logistics of workshops, conferences, meetings, team retreats, in collaboration with the ERD Program Assistant.
    Conduct other administrative tasks as needed in support of the smooth operations of the livelihoods team.

    Job Requirements

    Education: 

    Bachelor’s degree in social science, business, nutrition, agriculture, or other relevant field required; Masters level degree or equivalent lived experience encouraged.

    Work Experience: 

    3-5 years of work experience in the humanitarian or development sector with progressive management and decision-making responsibility, preferably with at least 2 years of international experience implementing humanitarian and/or development programs with livelihoods components. Experience working in diverse emergency, recovery, post-conflict or development contexts preferred.

    Demonstrated Skills And Competencies

    Knowledge of livelihoods programs in humanitarian or development contexts, and/or experience working in the private sector highly preferred.
    Outstanding relationship management, writing, and presentation skills.
    Experience leading or supporting proposal development and fundraising a plus.
    Excellent interpersonal skills involving listening to, interacting with, and communicating clearly with people from diverse nationalities and backgrounds with a high degree of professionalism and pro-activity.
    Proficiency with Windows-based software (MS Office, Teams) and cloud-based storage systems such as BOX.
    Excellent Microsoft Teams, Zoom and similar remote work platforms skills.
    Skills for, and interest in, providing creative means of training and developing staff in organizational systems and procedures.
    Demonstrated dedication to an anti-racist and Do No Harm approach, gender equality, diversity and inclusion.
    Capacity to work flexible hours, as appropriate to accommodate for different time zones.
    Proven organizational skills: proficiency in working productively under remote team and management structures across teams.

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  • Senior Technical Advisor, Education in Emergencies

    Senior Technical Advisor, Education in Emergencies

    Job Overview

    The STA for Education in Emergencies will support strategic resource development and thought leadership related to the IRC’s emergency education programming. S/he will lead projects that advance education strategic priorities, including increasing the profile and attention to education in emergencies, and advancing the IRC’s work on education in emergencies. S/he will also be called upon to supervise emergency education experts in large scale acute emergencies to assure the provision of immediate, scaled and quality education programs. This position reports to the IRC’s Senior Director for Quality in Emergencies and works closely with education senior technical advisors and technical advisors, and other IRC sector focal points engaged in emergency response.

    Responsibilities

    Emergency preparedness (20%)

    Support the IRC Emergency and Humanitarian Action Unit to resource and provide capacity strengthening for members of IRC Country Programs/Regional emergency response capacity.
    Provide remote technical support to country programs/regions for preparedness/readiness/contingency planning, and as needed, deploy for strategic support, including on-site mentoring and technical assistance and coordinate with relevant Technical Advisors as appropriate.
    Reinforce program quality through regular, (+/- remote) capacity strengthening and skills-deepening for members of the IRC Emergency Response Team (ERT), External Emergency Roster (EER), as well as Technical Unit Advisers (TAs), ensuring ability to operationalize the IRC’s emergency strategy and response package.
    Ensure that IRC program models and emergency strategies advance organizational commitments to gender equality outcomes.
    Collaborate with the IRC Emergency and Humanitarian Action Unit to maintain deployment capacity, both on the ERT, the EER, and Internal Emergency Roster (IER) and through partnerships with, but not limited to, universities and technical institutions.
    Lead design and development of integrated/joint program models and approaches in emergencies with other relevant STAs for Emergencies within the QiE multi-sector team.
    Manage and maintain current emergency response tools and update according to industry standards and best practices, while also supporting iterative and adaptive learning from ongoing responses.
    Orient all new EER/ERT to education programming in emergencies.

    Emergency response (40%)

    Ensure program quality, accountability and consistency in emergency & outbreak response programming by providing remote technical support for country program led responses and IER/EER/ERT during deployments. For country program led responses, coordinate with existing TAs to ensure consistency, complementarity and continuity.
    Directly supervise ERT/ EER coordinators, providing ongoing mentoring and technical strengthening both during deployments and when not deployed for ERT.
    As required, deploy to lead emergency education programming or outbreak response start-up in complex or large scale emergencies (30% of time and maximum 6 weeks for single deployment). This is inclusive of but not limited to responsibilities such as:
    Rapid needs assessments, evaluation efforts, or other accountability support functions;
    Short-term DDP or emergency leadership roles, including scoping missions;
    Technical coordination and strategic leadership within a complex response;
    Support the transition of technical assistance for new country program start-ups to TU Technical Advisors.
    Liaise closely with other appropriate QiE and Technical Excellence technical advisors, provide support to IRC WatchList countries and countries where the IRC is starting up new emergency response programming.

    Learning, advocacy and strategy (30%)

    Support the development of integrated programming for emergencies and other more innovative programming areas identified by respective technical units and ERT/EER.
    Support the measurement of impact and quality of IRC emergency and outbreak responses.
    Generate research, learning and evidence of operational models and approaches that are effective in acute emergencies within and across specific sectors.
    As needed, represent IRC in technical forums or networks within respective sectors globally.
    Provide response support, technical leadership and strategic direction to education roster members
    Contribute to the annual QiE work plan and project prioritization in collaboration with the MEAL team and EHAU STAs that is driven by the EHAU SAP ambitions and Implementation Plan.
    Participate in the QiE Leadership Team to ensure cohesive decision making and learning
    Lead cross collaboration and coordination between EHAU QiE and the Education Technical Unit

    Resource development and grant management (10%)

    Lead the development, review and submission of strategic proposals and concept notes around IRC’s innovative programming related to education in emergencies and in coordination with the Education Technical Unit as appropriate.
    Provide technical quality assurance for Crisis Response Fund in coordination with relevant TAs and EHAU Sections.
    Provide oversight of joint EHAU/TU-led emergency response and preparedness grants (maximum 1 per year).

    Requirements

    Work Experience: 8-10 years of experience in both education program implementation in low resource settings and at least 5 years in emergency (conflict, disaster/crisis and outbreak) settings. Field experience in education strategy development, program design and implementation, working across sectors or disciplines, and in coordination/team leadership roles. Field experience in leading strategy and implementation for conflict and/or outbreak preparedness & response. Proven skills in development of operational guidelines and tools, delivery of training/on-the-job mentorship, and in program monitoring and evaluation. Proven experience in representation, advocacy, communications, and resource mobilization.

    Demonstrated expertise in humanitarian emergency education in assessment, strategy development, program design, operational planning, proposal development, implementation, and in monitoring.
    Master’s degree, in a related field such as international/humanitarian programming/public health/ social work or equivalent experience preferable. Additional experience may substitute for some education.
    Demonstrated expertise in bridging conceptual frameworks and operational guidance, ability to turn concepts and strategy into measurable action
    Expertise in climate-related anticipatory action and response preferred
    Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise teams
    Ability to provide technical assistance and transfer knowledge and skills, either through formal/informal training, on the job coaching and mentoring, adapting to needs and level
    Extremely organized, with excellent skills in prioritization and multi-tasking. Proven project management experience.
    Outstanding capacity to understand country and emergency contexts
    Demonstrated success in working with donors, partners, and media, at global and field level
    Demonstrated abilities to build consensus among and facilitate decision making across multiple stakeholders.
    Strong interpersonal skills and ability to facilitate effective collaboration, communication and team work
    Ability to work with multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams and proven ability to develop positive relationships with global, local and remote team members
    Structured thinking, excellence in oral and written communication
    Proven ability to deliver results under the pressure and tight deadlines

    Apply via :

    rescue.csod.com

  • Senior Manager GSC Risk and Compliance

    Senior Manager GSC Risk and Compliance

    Job Overview:

    The Senior Manager, Global Supply Chain Risk and Compliance is a member of the Global Supply Chain team who has the responsibility for ensuring internal controls are followed throughout the supply chain, particularly focused on procurement processes and controls. To achieve this the senior manager has the duty of reviewing supply chain agreements and related documentation to ensure compliance to IRC requirements and to resolve any identified gaps, queries or red flags. In addition, the senior manager conducts data analysis to validate fraud prevention controls are working effectively through post-contract monitoring. The senior manager collaborates internally with procurement category managers, Regional Supply Chain Directors, DDOs, CDs, SCCs, internal auditors and ECU investigators.

    Major Responsibilities

    Responsible for risk-based reviews of all procurement documentation related to supplier agreements prior to finalizing awards to ensure full compliance to internal policies and donor requirements.
    Perform post-contract data analysis to identify procurement red flags or other anomalies.
    Identify and resolve red flags for fraud, collusion and other misconduct.
    Carry out improved due diligence on counterparties to establish their identity, bona-fides, antecedents, reputation and capacity.
    Ensure that contract review findings are documented and communicated to responsible leaders to improve compliance.
    Ensure that tracking tools are maintained through the chain of the contract review, and these are sufficient to act as an audit trail for the purposes of internal, donor and investigations.
    Facilitate legal review of contracts and subsequent sign-off within IRC.
    Carry out analysis of procurement data and prepare reports on findings, trends, patterns and identify any areas of risk.
    Assist in developing detailed reports, tools and processes post-contract procurement monitoring using data analytics and follow up on identified control weaknesses.
    Make recommendations to responsible leaders for actions informed by the results of data analysis.
    Prepare presentations including case studies and exhibits to support regional training initiatives and lead training with groups across IRC.
    Conduct country assessments to identify unique local circumstances that affect supplier due diligence, including resolving acceptable substitutes where certain due diligence references, documentation or information is not available within that location.
    Conduct supply chain risk assessment with the aim of identifying potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develops/implements compliance initiative plans for resolution of problematic issues.
    Review and remain current on all regulatory requirements. Responsible for the development of evaluation and compliance testing procedures and the continuous improvement to ensure regulatory compliance throughout assigned areas of supply chain.
    Participate in the onboarding and immersion training of new supply chain leads in the country programs.

    Job Requirements

    Bachelor’s Degree required;
    Professional certifications in internal audit, fraud examination or supply chain compliance are desired

    Demonstrated Skills And Competencies

    Fluency in English is required, French and or Arabic language skills are desired.
    Ability to identify fraud red flags during procurement process
    Proven ability in applying Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word as well as experience implementing and using procurement systems
    Strong time management and interpersonal skills!
    Strong data management and analytical skills

    Apply via :

    rescue.csod.com