Jobs Kenya

Company Address: Address International Rescue Committee 122 East 42nd Street New York, New York 10168-1289 USA

  • Supervisor Customer Services IOH Coms

    Supervisor Customer Services IOH Coms

    Key Responsibilities.

    Meet with all clients referred to Livelihood’s resource Centre for needs assessment and guidance on the services being offered by REBUILD project.
    With support from other REBUILD staff members, register the clients through CommCare application.
    Conduct outreach to assess and provide support to the REBUILD Clients regarding the services offered at the Livelihood resource centers.
    The case worker will be independent, responsible ensuring case actions plans and relevant administrative forms that facilitate accountability & planning are updated on a daily and weekly basis;
    The case worker will commit to maintaining excellent documentation of case management database in line with the REBUILD Project SOPs
    Provide clients with direct services, advice or linkages/referral to protection services Identify needs of women and children and refer clients to agencies within IRC network that provide specific protection and gender – based response services
    With the support of Livelihoods Officer, direct and mentor clients to livelihoods services
    Work closely with Business and apprenticeship officer to rollout Learn to earn curriculum to Business clients.
    With support from Livelihoods officer and Business training and apprenticeship officer carry out job counselling.
    Ensure all documentations on reported clients and referrals made are updated, accurate, organized and well maintained.
    With support from Client responsive senior officer, support in organizing and attending client feedback fora and document.
    Participate in community outreaches/awareness creation as organized by the protection team.
    Act as a professional and educational counselors and social workers to make sure the needs of clients are attended to
    Undertake any other duties as directed by the supervisor.

    Monitoring and Reporting

    Plans and conduct follow up visit to clients ensuring they are accessing quality services at Vocational training Institutions, Apprenticeship partners and business premises.
    Make follow up to client with protection issues referred to other partners for services.
    Prepare and submit reports as required and incorporate client’s feedback in a timely manner, including information related to services received.
    Work hand in hand with other REBUILD staff especially Livelihoods senior officer and Livelihoods assistant in ensuring daily attendance timesheets are filled and collected on time.Work with data officer in updating the database in the CommCare on clients registered and accessing services.

    Key Result Areas

    Ensure timely client needs assessment and services are provided as per REBUILD project requirements.
    Facilitate timely linkage/referrals to protection services as needed.
    Offer Business counseling services
    Provide career guidance and labour market information to clients.

    Qualifications

    Higher Diploma or Degree in Social Work/Social Sciences/Counseling/psychology/ community Development or other related field preferred.
    Counseling and experience/ working with reputable organization or local organizations/groups, in provision of counseling and psychosocial, Livelihoods/ economic and social empowerment support to clients both urban Refugees and Vulnerable Kenyans Youth especially women and girls.
    Excellent listening and observation skills, including ability to create trust, support, respect and interact with clients of all background and diversity.
    2-3 years’ experience working with Youth especially Refugees in direct service provision in the areas of Livelihoods and/ Protection.
    Good facilitation skills
    Clear understanding, including demonstrated positive attitudes on Refugees Rights
    Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients at all times is essential.
    Ability to lead, train, supervises, facilitates and motivates other Re:Build staff and local partners in their respective tasks in a professional, respectful and supportive manner.
    Positive and professional attitude, able to organize, maintain composure and prioritize work under pressure, work for longer hours when necessary and be able to coordinate multiple tasks with adherence to detail.
    Team player
    Fluent in English and Swahili

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  • Data Analyst

    Data Analyst

    Job Overview/Summary:
    The Data Analyst will play an important business-facing role by being a central point of contact for all master data needs such as Products, Trade Vendors, Purchase Agreements, Approved Vendors and warehouse management. This position will ensure that all requests are prioritized, addressed and resolved in a timely manner. The Data Analyst supports Global Supply Chain through a comprehensive understanding of Master Data Management within Global Supply Chain. This position requires a thorough understanding of MDM concepts and supply chain operations. Data Analysts have the opportunity to work on and contribute to critical multi-functional areas within GSCQA.

    Highlights Of Your Key Responsibilities

    As a central point of contact for Global Supply Chain Data, the Analyst will be playing an important role by being in direct contact with multiple legal entities addressing regular requests, answer questions, resolve data issues and provide analysis.
    Perform master data additions, changes and deletions in accordance with procedures and business rules
    Function as the main point of contact related to the day-to-day execution of MDM related tasks. They will work to answer questions, resolve data issues and provide analysis.
    Ensure requests for master data maintenance are properly authorized and approved
    Educate users on master data processes and business rules
    Maintains accurate and up to date price file management in accordance with current contracts.
    Conducts quality control activities and recommends and/or implements additions/changes to Master Data Management procedures.
    Monitors key performance indicators to ensure data accuracy and data management policies are working as expected.
    Develop and design improvements to the processes, procedures, tools, rules and metrics to ensure data integrity of master data domains.
    Execute all requests from Global Supply Chain to ensure that they are implemented according to set data governance standards and processes.
    Play a role on enterprise-wide efforts involving Master Data across the organization.

    Job Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Science, Technology or Mathematics (STEM) or a Business-related Field from a recognized university.
    1 year of experience as a Data Analyst, preferably in an international humanitarian organization with a strong process and systems understanding

    Demonstrated Skills And Competencies

    Excellent communication skills
    Demonstrated ability to understand and apply instructions or suggest alternate proven methods to move projects or requests forward
    Flexibility, adaptability and resilience in working in a constantly evolving environment
    Skilled at prioritizing work based on the importance
    Outstanding capability to build working relationships and bring about cooperation from leadership and working teams
    Very solid understanding of Microsoft Dynamics 365
    Strong analytical skills: ability to create simple to complex analytical solutions
    Ability to take an abstract analytical problem and break it down into meaningful tasks
    Ability to adjust to changing work environments, priorities and goals

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  • Nurse

    Nurse

    Job Description
    Working under the guidance and supervision of the Senior Nutrition Officer, the emergency nurse will be directly responsible for supporting in screening and treatment of clients for various communicable diseases, malnutrition, and other conditions, in the outreach sites and refer any complicated cases to the catchment health facilities.
    Key Responsibilities

    Carry out triage of patients including screening for acute malnutrition during the mobile outreaches in the sub-counties. 
    Conduct consultation services to children and adults during the target mobile outreaches in the sub counties in Garissa.
    Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with health conditions including children with severe acute malnutrition.
    Ensure essential services including deworming, Vitamin A supplementation and routine immunization services are provided to children under-fives during the outreaches.
    Initiate and facilitate patient referrals to the nearby health facilities including the County referral hospital for patients who require further management/inpatient care.
    Conduct Antenatal and post-natal reviews for expectant mothers and lactating women during the integrated health and nutrition outreaches.
    Work closely with nutritionists and the health facility staff including CHEWs and CHVs in the targeted areas of response.
    Ensure that all required observations, prescribed treatment and procedures are properly carried out and documented in the patient’s cards.
    Conduct regular training session for CHEWs and CHVs on basic care/management of various health conditions and follow up of patients.
    Give health education to patients and clients during the outreaches.
    Compile and submit monthly reports on patients treated and referrals
    Monitor and supervise proper usage of essential drugs/medical supplies
    Carry out any other additional duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

    Key Result Areas:

    Ability to provide integrated health services and work effectively with the entire outreach team.
    Ensure timely and quality health care services to target population during the mobile outreaches.
    Facilitate timely referrals for very sick patients and children with malnutrition and medical complications.

    Qualifications

    Diploma in Nursing from KMTC or recognized nurse training institution
    Be registered and have a valid license from the Nursing Council of Kenya

    Required Experience & Competencies:

    At least 2 years working experience in a busy hospital setup.
    Experience in management of children with severe acute malnutrition and medical complications desirable.
    Team player and cultural sensitivity is required.
    Ability to work in hardship areas (Previous emergency experience in a remote setting will be an added advantage).
    Fluency in Somali language will be an added advantage.

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    rescue.csod.com

  • Senior Pricing Advisor Human Resource Manager Support Team – Process Development Intern

    Senior Pricing Advisor Human Resource Manager Support Team – Process Development Intern

    The Purpose of the Role
    The Sr. Pricing Advisor is critical in providing leadership, advice, and support in the proposal budgeting process for business development efforts across the organization.  The role will conduct thorough review of RFPs/RFAs/Commercial Contracts, establish pricing data for proposals, develop proposal budgets and budget narratives in accordance with the requirements and donor compliance, prepare the cost volume and work with partners in relation to the budgeting.  The Sr. Budget Advisor will guide business development teams which includes technical, finance and country office staff through the budgeting process, making sure that the team members are educated on the design and structure of budgets and will coordinate with to work through strategic issues. 
    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Leads all aspects of the cost and business proposal process for the identified complex, or resource intensive opportunities
    Develops cost kick-off presentations and guides business development teams through the budgeting process, ensures team members are educated on client requirements and compliance, and coordinates with teams on strategic issues
    Coordinate inputs into cost volumes for submission and best value. Collect and verify cost estimates, and work with technical teams to ensure cost proposals and technical proposals are aligned
    Coordinate with the proposal team on strategic issues involving proposal budgets. Ensure that the proposal team is educated on donor requirements for the cost proposals
    Ensure proposals comply with donor requirements and IRC’ organizational policies.
    Review, edit and finalize explanatory budget narrative to accompany budget in cost proposal
    Create and/or modify budget spreadsheet templates in accordance with donor requirements
    Conduct internal budget reviews during proposal period; analyze cost recovery
    Lead engagement with partners as part of the proposal process: developing budget templates, providing budget assumptions, negotiating budgets, reviewing budgets and notes ensuring final submissions confirm to client requirements
    Negotiate budgets with primes
    Ensure compliance with RFP/RFA/tender requirements
    Liaise with post awards implementation colleagues to provide a string handover of successful bids

    Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications:
    The ideal candidate has experience working in international development with USAID, FCDO, and other multilateral/bilateral donors. The post holder will have extensive experience of pricing and cost development for large and complex awards and contracts

    Bachelor’s in business, accounting, finance, public administration or other related field. M.A. preferred or equivalent work experience required
    Four plus years of experience in government contracting strong preference for experience with USAID.  FCDO experience a plus
    Strong understanding of USAID rules and regulations and/or FCDO commercial contract requirements
    Working knowledge of contract types including Cooperative Agreements, grants, CPFF, CPAF, FFP, T&M, IDIQ, and/or FCDO commercial contracts
    Demonstrate experience working cross-functionally on complex projects
    Experience working under hard deadlines and managing multi-deliverable projects
    Working knowledge of various project financial indicators and accounting principles
    Knowledgeable on developing back of the envelope (BOE) budgets for discussion and cost strategies
    Exceptional attention to detail and exceptional communication skills
    Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
    Ability to take full ownership of the cost volume with minimal oversight

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  • Geospatial Specialist

    Geospatial Specialist

    The Geospatial specialist will actively participate in ongoing spatial and non-spatial data management activities, GIS projects and future IRC regional mapping and information analysis efforts. He/she will effectively manage and report on projects with a focus on data analysis, GIS data representation, data mapping and development of standardized geographic information analysis goals.
     
    The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, IRC offers life-saving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in more than 40 countries and in 22 U.S. cities, IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are displaced. IRC leads the way from harm to home. 
    Major Responsibilities: 

    Work with key internal clients to develop regular geospatial/information analysis products to support programming and contextual developments that affect IRC’s interventions.
    Ensure key information is analyzed and presented in a suitable way to support decision-making by key internal clients. Design, develop, customize, and maintain spatial analyses and information products using GIS and related software and subsystems.
    Coordinate the acquisition of new spatial data and supervise its integration into the organization’s existing GIS and information analysis products. Provide quality control with regard to data capture (data conversion), and the evaluation of data acquired from country programs and outside of the organization.
    Provide cartographic design and produce high quality geographic maps.
    Collaborate with the Global Crisis Analysis team to use satellite imagery and other remote-sensing methodologies to support IRC’s programs and operations.
    Serve as the GIS technical lead and point of contact for Asia regio and global safety and security GIS and related matters. Diagnose and solve problems experienced with the use of GIS and related software. Acquire relevant data and establish teamwork processes for quality inputs.
    Participate in relevant information analysis coordination sessions to aid strategic decision making.

     
    Job Requirements
    Education:  

    BS or MS degree in computer science, GIS or related field

    Work Experience: 

    3 – 5 years’ experience in GIS development 

    Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: 

    Solid grasp of the ESRI ArcGIS or equivalent GIS software suite
    Experience in programming using databases and maps
    Experience in designing and maintaining relational databases.
    Experience with PowerBI Suite, or similar data analysis and visualization tools
    Strong data analysis skills with the ability to engage with variety of audiences to brainstorm on program data goals
    Superb communication and coordination skills
    Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
    Ability to multi-task and be flexible to rapidly change focus quickly to respond to urgent needs.
    Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks with limited mentorship while keeping in close collaboration with members of the team

    Preferred experience & skills: 

    Experience working on international development or humanitarian response projects, preferably with field experience.
    Excellent English language skills, both written and verbal, required. Working fluency in French, Spanish and/or Arabic, desired.

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    rescue.csod.com

  • HR Onboarding Associate Senior Program Officer – Administration

    HR Onboarding Associate Senior Program Officer – Administration

    Job Description
    The HR Onboarding Associate, as part of the HR team in I-Hub, guides candidates through the new hire experience and acts as a guide throughout the pre-employment and onboarding process in partnership with Recruiting Associates, HR Partners, HR Focal Points  and hiring managers. This role will complete assignments and tasks by set target dates, including data entry, and ensuring forms, documents and processes are complete and properly updated. 
    The Onboarding team is a new hire’s main point of contact after accepting an offer and the Onboarding Associate must be customer service focused striving to make the process easy while ensuring the process is aligned with local labor practices.
     
    Major Responsibilities: 

    Proactively engaging with the candidate after the offer is signed. 
    Tracking onboarding tasks which includes new hire communications, data collection and management, compliance acknowledgements, and orientations. 
    Support new hire orientation
    Other responsibilities and projects as assigned to include improving processes and procedures
    Creating policies and handbooks that detail company operations.
    Emailing new hires with details about the company, including parking information and work schedules 
    Welcoming new hires with prepared onboarding kits and an office tour.
    Introducing new hires to their team members.
    Ensuring new hires have the necessary technical assistance to set up their hardware and software.
    Gathering and filing all paperwork related to new hires, including contracts and bio data
    Conducting exit interviews with departing employees to learn about their reasons for leaving the company 

    Job Requirements:   
    Work Experience: 

    Two plus years of HR Coordination/Specialist experience required
    Experience in a customer service environment with demonstrable experience in active listening and problem-solving skills
    Experience in HR concepts and Employment laws and regulations a plus

     Demonstrated Skills and Competencies and Qualifications: 

    Ability to work under limited direction with sound sense of accountability and aim for results
    Provides outstanding customer service by consistently going above and beyond in building trust and respect among customers.
    Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
    Membership of the Institute of Human Resource Management in good standing.
    Strong interpersonal skills – able to work effectively with other employees and external parties
    An effective communicator
    Skilled in Microsoft Office applications (Excel a must)
    Confidentiality and sensitive information handling skills.
    Must be very organized and detail oriented with the ability to shift priorities as needed
    Workday, Cornerstone experience a plus

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  • HR Manager

    HR Manager

    Job Description

    This position will support a team of both National and expatriate staff based in the IHUB. The role will be responsible for establishing an effective and responsive HR unit to address a growing staff base within the IHUB. The HR Manager will be responsible for Maintaining and enhances the organization’s capacity in human resources by planning, implementing, evaluating, and executing HR responsibilities. This position will be responsible for ensuring timely processing of all staff-related payments and compliance with the statutory and other deductions requirements as well as ensuring accurate and complete financial reports for better decision making.

    Major Responsibilities

    Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations to employees as required.
    Coordinate the acquisition of work permits, Diplomatic ID’s and dependents pass for international staff. Ensure all international staff have proper work documentation.
    Managing and tracking all leaves request and coordinating between employees and supervisors to ensure the records are up to date.
    Support Employee onboarding process by establishing and conducting orientation for all new staff. This includes support for Work permit, Diplomatic ID cards processing and other relevant onboarding documentation.
    Work closely with the Human resources Information system (HRIS) team in ensuring data accuracy and system updates for all IHUB staff are correctly coordinated and updated.
    Support the staff Performance Management process by working with supervisors. This will include facilitating the Learning and development for all staff in the IHUB.
    Coordinate the management and maintenance of staff contracts, personnel files, and other employee information
    Preparation and processing of payroll for employees in the organization on a monthly basis.
    Preparation and processing of monthly statutory/voluntary deductions for payment.
    Address and resolve employees’ correspondence relating to the payroll, that is the P9 Forms, Payslips and updating of statutory/voluntary deductions in a timely manner.
    On a monthly basis receive all payroll amendments including salary changes, overtime payments, allowances, changes to pension contributions, new recruits, bank account changes, promotions etc. from the supervisors and Management.
    Responsible for the preparation of the payroll and administration of staff benefits that include gratuity, leave, medical insurance, group personal accident insurance and other allowances.
    Manage and coordinate all human resource records, process payroll and maintain a filing and retrieval system for keeping past and current records.
    Maintains employee benefits programs by monitoring international staff allowances. Getting guidance from the HR Coordinator by studying and assessing benefit needs for national staff and Market trends in collaboration with the Headquarters and processing of benefit claims accordingly
    Prepare reports and presentations on HR-related metrics like the aggregate number of hires by the department.
    Responsible for managing employee relations, engagement, and inclusion. Stay abreast and disseminate impacts of new Labour laws to the I-Hub staff and ensure compliance.
    Responsible for managing staff contracts ensuring that staff have legal valid contracts while working at the IRC. Timely notification to supervisors.
    Coordinate exit process, staff separation, process terminal dues and ensure issuance of Certificate of service as per the Labour laws in Kenya.

    Job Requirements:

    3- 5 years of relevant generalist HR experience focused on HR and payroll administration in busy work environment.
    Experience in HR concepts and Employment laws and regulations
    Experience working in a dynamic diverse environment
    Experience in collecting quantitive data for analysis
    Proficient with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and have experience in working with payroll system

    Demonstrated Skills And Competencies And Qualifications

    Provides outstanding customer service by consistently going above and beyond in building trust and respect among customers.
    Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
    Membership of the Institute of Human Resource Management in good standing.
    An effective communicator and interpersonal skills
    Experience in using HR software and Microsoft Office tools.
    Confidentiality and sensitive information handling skills.
    Workday, Cornerstone experience a plus

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    rescue.csod.com

  • Supply Chain Intern

    Supply Chain Intern

    Job Description
    Under the direct supervision of the Logistics Officer, the Supply Chain Intern is responsible for supporting delivery of all logistical functions in Nairobi office.
    Specific Responsibilities:
    Logistics, Travel and Transport

    Processing of payments in a timely manner including Taxis, Flights and Accommodation.
    Timely planning, communication and coordination with the requesting staff/programs regarding their travel requests.
    Collaborating closely with travel service providers and airlines for provision of travel services.
    Ensuring up-to-date records are maintained for flights, accommodation and taxi bookings.
    Act as focal point for all travel and transport related matters including flight bookings, accommodation for travelling staff and servicing for taxi requests in the absence of the supervisor.
    Assist in monitoring the performance of transport and travel service providers and initiate corrective actions where necessary.
    Support the logistics officer in vehicle allocation to program/departments in an efficient manner and in coordination with Program teams and supervisor.
    Support in ensuring that systems are in place to account for transported goods.
    Supervising fuel consumption on BV cards.
    Prepare monthly reports on Fuel Usage, Mileage, and spares expenditures by vehicle for review, general reporting, and analysis for continuous improvement.
    Support the logistics officer in management, tracking, maintenance, and reporting of all IRC vehicles according to IRC policy.
    Participating in Travel service Provider Sourcing and negotiating contracts or rates with travel service providers.
    Preparing necessary documentation for vehicle registration in accordance to the rules and regulations of the country.
    Handling Travel Contracts to ensure compliance with contract service level agreements (SLA).

    Other duties/responsibilities

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

    Qualifications
    Personal Characteristics:

    Strong sense of personal integrity.
    Attention to detail.
    Self-starter with proven ability to multi-task, , take initiative, and manage time effectively.
    Team spirit and problem solving abilities.
    Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills.
    Ability to prioritize duties and remains productive when under pressure.
    Demonstrates a detailed and efficient approach to work.
    Relates and works well with people of different cultures, genders and backgrounds.

    Job Requirements:

    Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Chain management/Business Administration/Financial Accounting or Logistics related field preferred.
    Proficient in English (written and spoken).
    Prior experience of working in Supply Chain position in a multi-cultural environment.
    Professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
    General knowledge of the logistics procedures and tools.
    Good mathematical skills.

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  • Business Development Officer

    Business Development Officer

    Job Overview

    This Business Development Officer, filling a critical gap in Technical Excellence, will sit within the Grant Operations & Analytics Team (GOAT) and will be responsible for leading effective business development processes for highly complex global funding opportunities. The position collaborates closely with Technical Excellence program and grants teams, Country Program teams and IRC support departments like Finance and the Awards Management Unit to ensure that all proposals are developed and submitted in accordance with IRC and Donor policies.

    Key Responsibilities

    Business Development (90%)

    Bid Coordination: Serve as the bid lead for Technical Excellence opportunities and coordinate with the Awards Management Unit (AMU) on opportunities with an AMU assigned bid lead

    Support the technical team in donor-specific program scoping in advance of anticipated calls, including pre-development of concept notes and donor feedback solicitations for specific programmatic elements/ideas
    Drive the proposal timeline forward, including HQ approval processes and submission
    Manage OTIS (Opportunity Tracking Information System) workflow for proposals
    Be responsible for the coordination with country programs and partners on documents needed
    Provide templates and guidance to program teams
    Lead on the coordination of reviews between technical units
    Work with AMU on potential institutional funding opportunities and solicitations
    Attend key cross-unit and cross-departmental meetings regarding business development
    Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of Technical Unit funding streams and business development priorities

    Proposal Budget development: Lead on the development of proposal budgets that reflect the technical design

    Develop proposal budgets to ensure consistency and accuracy across projects. Design, draft, refine, and finalize budgets and budget narratives (as needed) that are reflective of program design costs
    Ensure appropriate internal formats and donor formats for budget development are used
    Advise on the allowability of costs
    Guide supporting financial documentation for proposals in coordination with the HQ Finance Department, including annexes
    Coordinate with and support country program finance and grant staff on proposals, providing guidance and feedback on workplans, deadlines, and proposal parameters
    Secure approvals across departments for submissions

    Proposal Development: Support the proposal development processes for TU-specific opportunities as required for multi-country, multi-Technical unit, and/or multi-region opportunities

    Support Unit technical staff in the development of proposals, including reviewing and contributing to concept notes, proposals and creating budgets ensuring donor and IRC compliance
    Track Technical Excellence’s pipeline for business development and assist with assigning business development (concept note, expressions of interest, proposal development) to Grants Managers
    Coordinate with GOAT staff to ensure visibility on all opportunities and the appropriate level of salary support in the post-award phase

    Process Management and Creation (10%)

    Handover Procedures: Working closely with the Sr BD Advisor and the Sr Grants Advisor, develop standard processes for handover procedures between pre- and post-award.

    Support on KIIs with key staff on the gaps in the current handover process
    Support the creation, piloting, and iteration of process improvement changes for handover procedures for both public and private awards
    Collect lessons learned from previous handover processes

    Go/No Go (GNG) Process: Working closely with the Sr BD Advisor and BD Officer, support on process changes in the Technical Excellence GNG processes, including the following:

    Support the collection of GNG inputs on live opportunities for appropriate next steps
    Support on KIIs with key staff when changes are being proposed
    Collect lessons learned from previous iterations of the GNG process

    Key Working Relationships

    You will report to: the Senior Business Development Advisor, GOAT

    Other Internal And/or External Contacts

    Internal: Regular contact with Technical Unit teams, GOAT Grant & Contract Mangers, GOAT BD Officer, and Country Program staff, the Awards Management Unit, Finance, Human Resources and Global Supply Chain.
    External: Interact with donors, vendors, contractors, and consultants.

    Desired Qualifications

    3+ years of progressive work experience connected to business development and working in or closely with Technical teams
    Highly collaborative and pro-active colleague with a talent for delivering results with cross-functional groups
    Experience working with IRC systems is a plus
    Dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion, and a strong passion for our mission
    Comfortable adapting to new challenges and dynamic priorities, while maintaining professional grace
    Sophisticated Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with organizational information and financial systems
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a multi-cultural environment
    University degree in Business Administration, Finance, International Development or a relevant field, or equivalent work experience
    Fluent in English; French, Spanish or Arabic language a plus

    Working Environment

    Standard office working environment, flexibility to work remotely
    Workspace booked via a desk reservation system in an open-plan office when in person
    Limited travel expected
    This role may require working remotely full or part time depending on pandemic and public health changes

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  • Technical Advisor, Cash – East Africa Region

    Technical Advisor, Cash – East Africa Region

    The Cash TA will spend at least 80% of their time delivering technical assistance in-person and remotely to program colleagues focused on programming, CVA program model development across sectors as well as general economic program design, implementation and learning support. This is a primarily programs-focused position with the central responsibility concentrated on program quality. It is expected that approximately 40% of the total time will be deployed to country programs under the TAs area of responsibility, to support program quality in person. This may also mean deployments in emergency response, where crisis occur in the TAs focal or backstop country programs and may be on short notice. The remaining 0-20% is spent on influence, advocacy, research, and internal strategic design related to cash program quality and operations, at the discretion of their supervisors. The Technical Advisors’ specific responsibilities are as follows:

    Ensure program quality:

    Ensure That These Programs Are

    Participate in the design, development, and implementation of high-quality ERD programs, including operational aspects of CVA activities within other sectors (health, education, protection, and governance).

    Aligned with organizational strategies, which includes supporting staff with contextualizing outcomes and theories of change, and selecting interventions based on the best available evidence, the local context analysis and the country program’s Strategic Action Plan.
    Responsive to clients’ needs and preferences, as well as incorporating a strong component of promoting equality, inclusion, and local partnership.
    Support assessments on basic needs, food security, livelihoods, labor markets, CVA feasibility, including financial services providers availability.
    Provide inputs on the design of theories of change, monitoring plans and log frames, including indicator selection.
    Aligned with IRC’s cash ambitions, including the use of digital payments, strong operational support systems, and alignment of CVA programs with social protection systems.
    Engaging in business development to add to high quality concept notes and proposals by:
    Review technical quality of ERD project proposals and other sectors proposals with CVA and/or livelihoods components.
    Input into go / no go decisions on proposals and on budgets required for project delivery.
    When necessary, write technical narratives of proposals and provide support on monitoring and evaluation aspects of ERD projects.
    Engage with donors, participate to donors’ meetings, and do outreach in support of country programs.
    Ensure sound analysis of context, capacity, and opportunities to input into country Strategy Action Plans (SAPs).
    Building resources for technical sharing to encourage cross-learning and innovation:
    Share cross-context learning globally and across the region, including on IRC organizational outcomes, theories of change, evidence base for interventions and standard indicators.
    Develop, review, and share program-specific tools, resources (internal and external); and work with Technical Unit specialists, coordinators, and other colleagues to contextualize and adapt global and country-specific materials or to assist with periodic review.
    Keep up to date with contextual analyses, crisis data, and other sector and country trends related to CVA within the assigned country portfolio.
    Support or lead cash strategic projects to improve IRC global cash programming implementation, including operations:
    Work closely with other cash team members on relevant strategic projects centered around improving the IRC’s ability to scale and implement high quality CVA programming.
    Cultivate relationships with the supply chain and finance departments in country program portfolio, to inform operational aspects of CVA such as contracting new financial service providers and troubleshooting procurement or payment issues.
    Support the rollout of IRC’s Global Payment Toolbox and pre-positioned data management platforms.
    Participate in ongoing training courses and share knowledge and skill sets within the unit.

    Key Working Relationships

    Position Reports to: Deputy Director – Cash & Markets (located in London, UK)
    Position directly supervises: N/A

    Other Internal And/or External Contacts

    Internal: Close, regular relationships with regional and country program coordinators, managers, and teams; as well as with colleagues in the ERD Technical Unit. Regular communication with education, violence prevention and response, health, governance, research, evaluation and learning, internal cash working group, and gender equality technical unit teams. Interacts with IRC internal departments, including business development, procurement, and finance, external relations, and advocacy departments.
    External: Serve as IRC program representative in outside regional and global meetings and academic forums with donors, online forums, other non-governmental organizations, inter-agency groups and foundations.

    Job Qualifications

    Education: Master’s/post-graduate degree in development, humanitarian affairs, economics, business administration or relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    Work Experience:
    A minimum of 8 years implementing and/or managing cash-based humanitarian programming in diverse crisis or post-crisis field settings, preferably adopting markets-based approaches.
    Experience providing technical support and guidance to a diverse team towards strategic goals, including an ability to oversee staff in cross-cultural settings and at a distance.
    Experience in design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of CVA programming to meet basic needs, food security, NFIs, and/or shelter program activities as well as technical tools and materials development.
    Experience navigating financial systems, familiar with supply chain procedures and data management.
    Experience in women and/or youth-focused livelihoods programming considered a plus
    Experience aligning CVA with social protections systems highly preferred.
    Demonstrated Skills and Proficiencies:
    Knowledge of global trends in CVA
    Experience navigating the humanitarian architecture, including cash working groups (country and regional) and global models for CVA delivery
    Demonstrated assessment, data collection and analysis skills, including needs assessments, market assessments and incorporation of gender, age, and disability analysis into assessments.
    Knowledge of guidelines and compliance regulations of institutional donors.
    Proven track record in developing funding proposals and reports for a range of institutional and private donors.
    Demonstrated ability to work across departments, functions, and sectors to build strong working relationships with colleagues, and external partners.
    Strong program/technical, project design, proposal development and budget management skills, planning, reporting, monitoring, and evaluation skills.
    Strong project planning, budget management, reporting, monitoring, and evaluation and learning skills.
    Flexibility to work adjusted hours, as appropriate to accommodate for different time zones.
    Proficiency in working productively and proactively under remote team and management structures.
    Proficiency with Windows-based software, knowledge management tools, remote and face-to-face training, facilitation and engagement tools, and familiarity with mobile monitoring tools.
    Demonstrated dedication to a Do No Harm approach, gender equality, diversity, and inclusion.
    Excellent social skills involving listening to, interacting with, and communicating clearly with people from diverse nationalities and backgrounds, and senior level internal and external partners, with a high degree of integrity.
    Strong analytical and conceptual skills, with the ability to think and plan strategically.
    A proven understanding of broader ERD programming e.g., resilience building, gender-sensitive rural livelihoods, climate resilient agriculture, employment, and entrepreneurship promotion and VSLA.
    Language Skills: Fluency in English is required; Arabic or French preferred; other spoken languages in East Africa a huge advantage.
    Working Environment: Up to 40% travel is expected, Covid-19 restrictions permitting.

    Apply via :

    rescue.csod.com