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  • Partnerships Development Advisor

    Partnerships Development Advisor

    Requisition ID: req22865
    Sector: Awards Management
    Open to Expatriates: No
    Background

    Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC’s mission is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. The IRC has offices in Washington DC, New York, Berlin/Bonn and London, and is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through 28 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient. The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

    Working in partnership with local civil society, government and private sector actors is fundamental to the IRC’s mission to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Effective local partnerships are central to the IRC’s strategic ambitions in Strategy100, resulting in more effective, responsive, and durable assistance that reaches more people and produces better outcomes for the people we serve. Collaborating with local civil society organizations (CSOs) and government entities recognizes those organizations not only as allies in achieving outcomes, but also as catalysts and drivers of change.

    The Purpose of the Role

    The Partnership Development Advisor will work closely with Award Management Unit’ Senior Program Development Advisers (SPDAs) and Technical Excellence country facing Technical Advisers (S/TAs) to support and guide IRC country offices to identify and pursue opportunities to build collaborative, principled, strategic partnerships with civil society, government and private sector actors in each context, to enable the delivery of the IRC’s Strategy100 partnership ambition. The Advisor will collaborate with the Capture Advisors to specifically support IRC country offices and technical teams to ensure they have the collaborative partnerships in place for multi-year complex funding opportunities with bilateral and multi-lateral public donors. 

    Key Working Relationships:

    Position reports to:  Partnership Director, Awards Management Unit (AMU) and Governance Technical Unit under the Crisis Response, Recovery and Development (CRRD)

    Close collaboration with: regional and country facing Award Management Unit Senior Program Development Advisers/Program Development Advisers and Senior Technical Adviser/Technical Advisers.   Interacts with IRC internal departments, including external relations, finance, and global supply chain departments.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Collaborate with Governance Unit country facing TAs to analyze the roles, capacities and relationships between local government, civil society, and private sector actors, based on the stakeholder analysis process
    Based on the stakeholder analysis, and guided by anticipated bids and donor strategies, work with technical unit leads to identify the civil society organizations, government entities and private sector actors with which we will build partnership relationships, and which existing partnerships we will continue to build (seeking alignment with S100 strategic partnerships)
    For specific USG, FCDO, and other competitive bids, collaborate with and support country facing SPDAs/PDAs/STAs/TAs to support country offices to define IRC’s approach based on how it can best ‘add value’, prioritizing opportunities to support and reinforce local capacities and systems (asking ‘why not partner’), and reflecting the strategies of targeted bilateral and multi-lateral public donors
    Guide AMU and TE country facing staff in supporting the early phase development of collaborative, principled partnerships with local actors, through the application of PEERS policy, process, guidance, and tools
    In collaboration with the Capture Advisors, Governance TAs and AMU SPDAs, provide partnership related support to business development strategies and approaches, as well as donor submissions
    In collaboration with Governance TAs, promote inclusive governance and management approaches, including full participation of local actors in consortia
    Support country facing TAs across Technical Excellence to promote approaches that maximize collaboration in the design and development of programs, identify, understand and build partnerships that leverage the complementary capacities of each partner
    Where relevant, promote and guide principled, collaborative risks analysis and management with partners across all organizational functions, consistent with PEERS
    Support country programs to conduct partnership capacity self-assessments, and to address the priority strengthening opportunities identified through those self-assessments
    Support with the recruitment of staff with significant partnership responsibilities for targeted opportunities
    Contribute to the continued development and strengthening of PEERS policies, processes, and tools
    Contribute to the pro-active building of our reputation with key donors and potential primes as a leading humanitarian partnership agency

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, including international relations, political science, public administration, and communications or other related field.
    Seven years’ plus experience leading partnership work; demonstrated expertise in building successful, principled, collaborative partnerships with civil society, government and private sector actors.
    Experience working with USAID, FCDO, EU institutions, and/or other European donors, including developing proposals. 
    Excellent written and oral communication; able to convey complex concepts clearly and concisely in writing and orally.  
    Demonstrated ability to collaborate equally effectively with colleagues in ‘remote’ and diverse teams; outstanding interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively manage a variety of relationships in a multicultural environment;
    The ability to work productively and accurately while under pressure in a fast-paced, demanding environment;
    Flexible work attitude: the ability to work in a team environment and independently and ability to meet unexpected demands, prioritize and multi-task;
    Ability to travel internationally (up to 20% of time);
    Fluency in English; proficiency in French, Arabic, and/or Spanish is an asset.

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    rescue.csod.com

  • Human Resources Coordinator, IHUB

    Human Resources Coordinator, IHUB

    Job Description

    The IRC IHUB based in Nairobi Kenya seats over 100+ staff from across the global network and seeks to provides effective support services to its client base. Its goal is to be trusted, predictable, and dependable to our clients at all times and to ensure commitment to excellent turnaround times in all our service delivery.

    Under the supervision of the IHUB Director, the Ihub HR Coordinator will be in charge of providing coordinated HR support services. In liaison with the client, s/he will give guidance and support in recruitment processes as well as contract management. Other duties will include transactional activities in performance management, compensation, and benefits, learning and development as well as staff relations matters.

    Additionally, this individual will collaborate and coordinate with HQ stakeholders to ensure systems and process are in place and comply with IRC global HR polices, standards and procedures within the legal requirements.

    Key Responsibilities

    People Management & Relationship
    Lead a highly motivated and functioning Ihub HR team.
    Create an enabling environment for Ihub HR Staff.
    Leading the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion policy at IHUB including maintaining appropriate metrics database.
    Duty of care liaison with Regional, HQ and IHUB staff.
    Talent Management
    Update Ihub staff on Global Talent Management Initiatives and assist in roll out ( Kaya, Compass, navigator etc)
    Leading in the Performance Management process and liaising with Ihub Staff Supervisors
    Employee Relations
    Supporting the IHUB Director in the delivery of advice and ER support at the IHUB
    Providing general advice and assistance to team leaders on ER matters as directed by IHUB Director, Regional or Global HR leads.
    Provide Staff Relations support by participating in disciplinary and grievance procedures as appropriate as well as facilitating the appeal process for any client employee that is not satisfied with the outcome of the disciplinary hearing;
    Use the guiding principles as per the HR Manual to mediate and resolve the issue with the parties concerned;
    Prepare reports on the resolve agreed upon on the grievance and disciplinary cases.
    Communication
    Support the Ihub Director on Global HR , Local and International Labour Law updates
    Conduct HR Consultative meetings, internally and externally
    Contributing to the positive internal and external perception of the IHUB and IRC.
    HR Risk Management & Compliance
    Reviewing and ensuring compliance to local laws, HR policies and procedures.
    Coordinating the development/revision of policies and handbooks ( HR and Administrative) and supporting their roll-out, dissemination and implementation.
    Review annual compensation and benefits and make recommendations to clients supervisors.
    Liaising with Ethics and Compliance Unit on the progress of related tasks/ enquiries.
    Confirmation authority on applicable allowances for National and International staff at the IHUB.
    Recruitment & Selection
    Monitors IHUB staffing, overseeing recruitment functions and is key liaison with Regional HR and HR HQ recruitment teams, HR business partners and Hiring managers.
    Provide guidance on all aspects of recruitment and selection matters and associated terms and conditions to the client.
    Review, analyze and approve Ihub job position requests including compensation and organizational review; Provide recommendations, ensuring accuracy, equity and consistency.
    Responsible for grading of new positions or changed positions at IHUB and confirmation of existing grade level or ensuring that jobs are evaluated for consistency and equity.
    Contract Management
    Co-signatory on all National staff contracts.
    Reviewer of compensation package for the new national and international staff hosted at IHUB in line with IRC policies, local labor laws.
    Facilitate staff transitions as a result of retirement, redundancy or termination of contracts.
    Manage the administration of expatriate employment agreements to include compensation, assignment allowances and benefit programs.
    Compensation and Benefits administration
    Leading Ihub compensation and benefits strategy
    Leading the maintenance of strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders including external vendors- ie Insurance- Medical, Life etc,
    Administration of international benefits locally
    Participating in procurement process of HR service vendors.
    Conducting annual local compensation reviews in collaboration with IRC third party organizations, Regional and Global HR.
    Preparation of reports and general guidance to IHUB Director, Regional and Global HR leads on relevant compensation and Benefits matters related to IHUB national and International staff
    Liaison with IHUB staff supervisors on Compensation and Benefit matters
    Coordinating MEDIVAC activities for IHUB staff, regional and international staff seeking Nairobi based or external health services.

    Key Working Relationships

    Position Reports directly to: Ihub Director

    Key Internal Relationships

    Ihub HR manager
    Ihub Facilities Manager
    All Ihub Staff
    Global & TA Supervisors
    Regional Office ( EA and GL)
    Local & International HR networks
    Legal Teams

    Required Skills

    Job qualifications

    Cross-cultural experience gained from working in culturally diverse environments; experience working in an international non-profit organization a plus
    Knowledge of key gender inequalities, gaps, barriers and opportunities at the national, regional and global level and gender and inclusion programs
    Awareness and understanding of global total reward trends and practices
    Strong leadership and project management skills, including the ability to build and manage effective internal and external relationships, supervise a team.
    Ability to apply discretion and maintain confidentially
    Proficient in global HR systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, etc. Previous experience implementing a global HRIS is preferred
    Excellent relationship building skills – networking, influencing and stakeholder management skills
    Ability to identify, analyze and monitor diverse, relevant external actors to work with and understand the purpose and implications of working with them.
    Experience in developing strong, equal and robust partnership contracts or experience in strengthening civil society
    Experience in capacity building
    Must demonstrate flexibility, and ability to readily adapt to changing requirements and environments.
    Broad knowledge and experience in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, and training and development

    Required Experience

    7+ years of demonstrated experience leading a global compensation and benefits program in a multi-national/multi-cultural organization; demonstrated experience in designing and implementing compensation and benefit programs for domestic US, expatriate and international populations;
    Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field or equivalent work experience; advanced degree in Human Resources or International Business a plus;
    Direct experience providing consultative HR support and guidance to global offices, and a working general knowledge of employment laws;
    Communicates effectively at a high level and with a range of appropriate styles for different audiences;
    Builds capability through knowledge sharing, networking, mentoring, coaching and advocates the importance of knowledge management;
    Membership to IHRM in good standing
    Valid practicing license in HR

    Professional Conduct : The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Accountability, Service and Equality. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons

    Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.

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    rescue.csod.com

  • Mental Health Officer

    Mental Health Officer

    Requisition ID: req22333
    Open to Expatriates: No
    Location: Kakuma, Kenya
    Job Description
    The Mental Health and Psychosocial officer under supervision by the mental health officer, will be expected to work within the integrated IRC programs (Clinical, CHP, WPE, Nutrition, Safe programming and HIV/AIDS) to implement mental health and psychosocial support services as per WHO/UNHCR guidelines in a humanitarian setting.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Participate in the strategy and mechanisms to integrate a MH/psychosocial component into IRC programmes in keeping with IASC guidelines of mental health and psychosocial support in emergencies.
    Oversee and conduct mental health assessments, diagnose and plan individual case management of all psychiatric patients in the camp and refer accordingly.
    Develop nursing care plans for psychiatric patients admitted into the wards and liaise treatment plans with the clinical staff on duty.
    Initiate training of identified staff in appropriate skills ( e.g. frontline mental health care for PHC workers, community psychosocial support skills )
    Provide individual and group psychosocial services.
    Assist and Supervise mental health assistants and ensure that data records for all the patients attended at the clinics are well kept and assist to compile weekly and monthly reports.
    Participate in community awareness creation sessions on promotion of mental health and prevention of mental health disorders.
    Attend medical as well as general meetings on any day and time as directed
    Identify and where appropriate collaborate with existing formal and informal community leaders and service providers to strengthen community resources for persons undergoing psychological distress
     Join interagency coordination mechanisms for the provision of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS working group in coordination with IRC Mental Health officer) to share relevant information and plan joint assessments and response strategies.

    Key Result Areas
    Collaboration:

    Participate in inter-agency working group meetings (mhpss and persons with special needs)
    Respond to inter-Agency referrals

    Supervision

    Supervise mental health assistants in collaboration with clinic in-charges.
    Coordinate community mental health and psychosocial referral in collaboration with community health workers and community psychosocial workers
    In liaison with his/her supervisor and pharmacist, ensure there is enough supply of anti-psychotic drugs in the health facilities.

    Communication and Reporting

    Ensure weekly reports from the field clinics are prepared and submitted timely every Saturday
    Attend and contribute during facility meetings for both clinical and community team and a report on issues raised, solutions reached and action points for different individuals submitted.
    Follow and act on trends from HIS.
    Participate in writing grant reports and budget management
    Ensure weekly reports of activities conducted in the community and the achievements are submitted.

    Capacity Building

    Conduct OJT sessions to mental health assistance, community health promoters and other groups exposed to taking care of mentally ill.
    Conduct CME’S on mental health
    Support primary health care staff in integration of mental health in PHC through adaption of the Mhgap.

    Qualifications

    Diploma in nursing from KMTC or any other recognized nurse training institution.
    Higher Diploma in community psychiatric nursing.(Counselling skills is desirable)
    Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya and have a practicing license.

    Required Competencies:

    Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation skills.
    Team player.
    Ready to work in difficult environmental conditions
    Must be flexible and culturally sensitive
    Prior working experience in a humanitarian setting will be an added advantage

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    rescue.csod.com

  • Nutrition Data Information Assistant Commodity Tracking & Reporting Officer

    Nutrition Data Information Assistant Commodity Tracking & Reporting Officer

    Requisition ID: req22189

    Open to Expatriates: No

    Location: Hagadera, Kenya

    Job Description

    Working under the technical guidance and supervision of the Nutrition Manager and reporting indirectly to the Nutrition Data Information Officer, The Nutrition Data Information Assistant will support in all aspect of data quality and reporting in relation to ComPAS and nutrition related information collected at the various nutrition facilities in Hagadera refugee camp.

    The NDIA will be responsible for providing data quality training on Commcare, coaching of the nutrition data clerks, mentorship and technical support, including M&E for the nutrition program. Key areas will include, but not limited to data analysis of all the CommCare platforms and ComPAS data, verification and submission of monthly data information to enable inform programming, daily detection of errors or non-compliant data or information sharing.

    Key Responsibilities

    Programming

    Support in the COMPAS and other nutrition data information processes not limited to data entry and reporting and resolving any troubleshooting on nutrition COMPAS CommCare information at Hagadera refugee camp in line with the ECHO technical narrative compliance.
    Train the nutrition data clerks and assistant staff as per the ComPAS protocol and Commcare use.
    Take lead in training and mentoring IRC nutrition staff and other key stakeholders in CommCare, KOBO, CMAM Software and any nutrition statistical Packages for ease of data information platforms.
    Ensure that nutrition program data is updated on Box monthly and work together with the SC-Nurse to update on KPIs for the SC Ward.
    Ensure timely reporting in accordance with set deadlines.
    Biweekly and monthly submission of CommCare ComPAS reports to the Data Information Officer.
    Participate in program strategic planning and roll-out of new program areas in liaison with key stakeholders and cooperating partners.
    Adhere and uphold IRC code of conduct at respective work area.

    Supervision and Leadership

    Directly supervise data nutrition clerks at the ComPAS sites.
    Supervise and work in strict collaboration with the nutrition team in reviewing all the nutrition information data platforms
    Identify training gaps for the incentive staff and beneficiaries within nutrition program and communicate the same to the program manager.

    Networking and Coordination

    Ensure proper communication, coordination and harmonization of tools with the different stakeholders involved in food/nutrition activities.
    Monitor and supervise proper usage of all the available data collection platforms in respect to ComPAS.
    Coordinate and share appropriate analysis of program progress and work with the M & E to improve on any data collection tools.
    Attend all program implementation meetings.

    Qualifications

    MUST Diploma in Health Information Systems/Monitoring and Evaluation option knowledge and experience in nutrition data added advantage
    Possess at least two (2) years’ experiences in implementing nutrition or health related data information related activities in a busy health institution
    S/He must possess ability to analyze and interpret both quantitative and qualitative programmed data.
    Must possess excellent planning and organizational skills.
    Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
    Must have cognate skills in computer applications.
    MUST possess a high level of integrity and with good interpersonal skills
    Ready to work in difficult environmental conditions.
    Previous experience in CommCare or other nutrition data related platforms is an added advantage

    Required Deliverables

    Nutrition dashboards in ComPAS updated and posted regularly to the Nutrition Data Information Officer
    Nutrition Box folder monitoring dashboards updated and posted regularly for reviews
    Communication and reporting materials developed and distributed regularly
    Enhanced nutrition data management system
    Addition nutrition training in CMAM/IMAM/COMPASS and MIYCN is an added advantage.
    Strong communication skills, oral, written and presentation.
    Previous experience in Arid and Semi Arid Lands of Kenya
    Previous experience working in insecure contexts
    Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations.
    Strong background in humanitarian projects.
    Demonstrate proficiency in computer applications such as; SPSS, KOBO, STATA, EPI Info, ,ENA for SART ,Comcare ,ODK Collect, advanced excel ,word processing, spreadsheet, E- mail, out look
    Should be a team player and culturally sensitive.

    Standards of Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.

    Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowance.

    Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.

    IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

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  • Senior Technical Advisor Senior Program and Operations Coordinator

    Senior Technical Advisor Senior Program and Operations Coordinator

    Sector: Emergency Response
    Employment Category: Regular
    Open to Expatriates: Yes
    Job Description
    IRC’s Emergencies & Humanitarian Action Unit
     The IRC’s Emergencies & Humanitarian Action Unit (EHAU) oversees IRC’s global emergency preparedness and response activities. The mission of the EHAU is to expand and improve IRC’s ability to help affected communities survive in acute emergencies and hard to reach contexts by investing in people, systems, and solutions to complex humanitarian challenges.  The EHAU team achieves this mission through ongoing rigorous risk analysis, investing in capacity strengthening of frontline humanitarians, partnership with local actors, offering collaborative support and technical assistance to teams working in emergencies and hard to reach places, and deploying and supporting world class emergency response staff as they help people affected by acute crisis situations. 
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     Job Overview
    The STA for Emergencies sits within the EHAU, which is responsible for ensuring overall quality and communication of emergency health work within the IRC. Emergency Health at the IRC takes a public health programming approach and includes primary (and some targeted secondary) health care, sexual & reproductive health, environmental health (including WASH), and nutrition. It also covers outbreak preparedness and response. IRC is also engaged in direct provision of services to beneficiaries where needed.
     The STA for Emergency Health will support strategic resource development and thought leadership related to the IRC’s Emergency Health programming. S/he will lead projects that advance Emergency Health strategic priorities. S/he will also be called upon to coordinate teams of Emergency Health experts into large scale acute emergencies to assure the provision of immediate, scaled and quality Emergency Health programs. 
     This position reports to the IRC’s Senior Director for Quality in Emergencies in EHAU, as well as into the Health Technical Unit, and works closely with Health Unit directors, 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.
    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 Emergency Health 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.
    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 health 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:
    o Rapid needs assessments, evaluation efforts, or other accountability support functions;
    o Short-term DDP or emergency leadership roles;
    o 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 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 the Emergency Health team
    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 Health 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 health in emergencies.
    Provide technical quality assurance for Crisis Response Fund in coordination with relevant TAs and EHAU Sections.
    Provide oversight of TU-led emergency response and preparedness grants (maximum 1 per year).

    Requirements

     Work Experience: 8-10 years of experience in both emergency health including outbreak program implementation in low resource settings and at least 5 years in emergency (conflict, disaster/crisis and outbreak) settings. Field experience in emergency health and outbreak response 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 health assessment, strategy development, program design, operational planning, proposal development, implementation, and in monitoring.
    Master’s degree, a related field such as public health or equivalent. Degree in health care required eg. Doctor, Nurse, Midwife.  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
    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

    Language Skills: Fluency in English required; French and/or Spanish desirable
    EHAU strives to build a diverse and inclusive team at all levels who as individuals, and as a group, embody our culture statement creating a working environment characterized by critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity for us to achieve our aspirations as a unit and deliver the best possible services to our clients. 

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  • Research Officer I -Africa Dairy Genetics

    Research Officer I -Africa Dairy Genetics

    Job Description
    The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Research Officer to provide technical input and support in quantitative data related to animal genetic resources compilation, safe storage, and analyses of the data collected and collated. ILRI works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centres dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa. www.ilri.org
    Key Responsibilities

    Provide technical input and support in quantitative data related to animal genetic resources compilation, safe storage, and analyses of the data collected and collated.
    Provide support in management, processing and use of livestock databases and data.
    Contribute to developing and testing platforms for sourcing and collating livestock production information from diverse farming systems
    Develop and implement both quantitative and qualitative surveys
    Data analysis, synthesis and reporting
    Contribute to research outputs and scientific reporting related to livestock genetics and breeding information in project countries under supervision of scientists.
    Develop training materials and contribute to capacity building of stakeholders in the livestock sector

    Requirements

    Master’s degree in animal genetics with good working knowledge of common software for  genetic  analysis or Master’s degree in statistics related to biological systems
    Three years in a related or similar position
    Good Knowledge of statistical analysis
    Experience with computer software for quantitative data analyses such as R, Fortran, or C.
    General knowledge of livestock production systems in developing countries, and Research for development approaches
    Experience with working with large data
    Some foundation in bioinformatics –ability to do admixture analysis, QA for genotypes using PLINK or other related software, analysis population structure will be an advantage
    Experience in analysis, synthesis and reporting of data collected from participatory surveys, preferably both quantitative and qualitative
    Ability to perform desk (literature) reviews and produce high-quality written material in English

    Terms of Appointment
    This position is at job level HG 13. The position is a 3-year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding. ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes pension, medical and other insurances

    Applicants should send a cover letter and CV expressing their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Director, People and Organizational Development by clicking on the “Apply Now” tab above before 14 November 2021. The position title and reference number REF: LG/RO/10/2021 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.

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    www.ilri.org

  • Deployment Manager

    Deployment Manager

    Job Description
    This role can be based in Nairobi, Kenya or New York, USA.
     The IRC Emergencies & Humanitarian Action Unit
     The IRC Emergencies and Humanitarian Action Unit (EHAU) leads or oversees IRC’s global emergency preparedness, response and humanitarian activities. The mission of the EHAU is to help meet the immediate survival needs and reduce suffering in conflict or disaster affected populations during the acute phase of an emergency. The EHAU also works in protracted emergencies, where the risk to life may be reduced but the population is still subjected to rights abuses and a lack of basic services. 
     Scope of work
    Provide management to the deployment of IRC emergency staff and global surge team members to crisis environments.  Additionally manage all aspects of the maintenance and utilization of the IRC’s surge staffing mechanisms.
    Responsibilities
    Deployment Management

    Work with the People and Operations Coordinator to continually innovate the deployment process.
    Maintain the Deployment Management System assuring information is complete and up to date.
    Ensure that measurable deployment terms of reference documents are received and approved prior to deployments being commissioned.
    Support travel bookings & provide visa guidance & support for deploying staff in coordination with Program Associates
    Assure completion of post-deployment processes (performance management, debriefings)
    As and when designated by Supervisor, serve as point of contact for ERT and global surge team members on deployment.
    Report on deployment statistics and provide regular status updates on staff whereabouts.
    Maintain complete deployment files.

    Financial

    Secure correct codes for deployments from requesting Country Programs.
    Manage daily rate calculations for deploying staff.
    Submit monthly ERT salary recoding 
    Provide a monthly report on External Roster deployments and budget codes to Program Associates to support timesheet submissions.
    Support PAs in ensuring GST Roster staff timesheets are in by deadline date set for each month
    Check transactions for proper coding of salaries and other deployment-related costs.

    Roster Management 

    In collaboration with the Response Management team & HR; keep the talent profile of roster members closely matched to the changing needs of the EHAU and Crisis Response, Recovery & Development (CRRD) 
    Promote EHAU and the IRC as an employer of choice 
    Maintain rigorous communication outreach to all members of the IRC’s emergency rosters to assure a sense of inclusion and team, and so as to increase loyalty to IRC roster system.
    Collaborate with EHAU’s Learning Advisor to ensure global surge team members have regular access to training opportunities. 

    Administration

    In collaboration with supervisor and HR, ensure all new staff receive timely orientation and on-boarding.
    Cover duties of the People and Operations Coordinator and EHAU’s Unit Manager as needed when absent.  

    Key working relationships 

    Position Reports to: People & Operations Coordinator 
    Position directly supervises:  n/a
    Works closely with: People and Operations Coordinator, Program Associates, and EHAU Unit Manager
    Indirect Reporting:  n/a

    Requirements

    University degree or diploma in human resources or administration management, or at least three years comparable experience working within a human resources department; previous experience managing rosters or emergency team deployment systems an advantage.
    Attention to detail.
    Fluency in all standard PC office software such as Word, Outlook, Excel.
    Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to successfully work in a fast paced environment, within and across departments/functions and develop positive relationships with local and remote staff.
    Excellent oral and written communications skills (English) required; multi-lingual skills advantageous – with priority placed on French, Spanish and Arabic

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    rescue.csod.com

  • Senior Project Coordinator, Education

    Senior Project Coordinator, Education

    Job Description
     The Project Coordinator role is responsible for project planning and tracking, coordination of internal and external stakeholders and carrying out administrative tasks associated with this new initiative.  This is a challenging position which requires strong organization skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well in a distributed, multicultural environment.  The initiative is beginning immediately and will continue for at least 18 months.  The Project Coordinator will manage tasks, inputs and processes associated with the design and execution of the audio strategy.  
    The role reports into Regional Deputy Director   and will be focused on supporting a technical team and country programs initiating play based learning programming.
    Major Responsibilities: 

     Project planning and management: Complete project planning and scheduling, from the high-level planning phase to detailed short-term activity scheduling.  Initiate and complete planning and scheduling for global-level implementation period activities. 
      In the first 2-3 months, coordinate inputs and processes from and involving field and regional staff, technical unit and research & innovation (R&I) staff to finalize  the project strategy, work plans, budgets, and MEL plans
    Drive initiative’s progress and coordinate the activities of cross-functional team members, including task and action tracking.
    Support staff from 3 country programs, to ensure that dependencies, conflicts and risks are coordinated and managed across the initiative. 
    Support the country and regional/HQ project teams in their use of tools for documents management, collaboration and task management.
     Contracting and partner management: Support identification and contracting, including managing RFP processes as needed, for script writers, talent, designers, producers and others required to design and deliver play based programming across multiple contexts.  
     Support grants coordinator in HQ (goat) and country offices  to manage inception period budgets, track expenditure and maintain accurate projections.
     Project Communications: Ensure that project communications are timely, relevant and accurate, including regular status updates.
     Facilitate meetings with stakeholders across globally distributed business units, and coordinate stakeholder communications.
     Support an advisory committee of key decision makers at regional, country and education technical unit to track progress, provide support,  and give input into key decisions.

    Job Requirements
     Minimum Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least 4 years of progressive experience as a project coordinator or project manager 
    Possess, and apply a sound understanding of a body of knowledge gained through experience (6-8 years); utilize in-depth knowledge to achieve stated results.
    Excellent speaking, writing and facilitation skills in English; proficiency in French, Spanish or Arabic.  
    Fluency or, ideally, experience working with technologies used for mass messaging, broadcast radio production and distribution/or other audio production and distribution.  
    Experience in project managing large-scale, cross-functional projects
    Experience in establishing or facilitating governance processes
    Experience in using project management methodologies, templates, tools and processes
    Strong remote facilitation skills; and fluency with various digital communications and design platforms 
    High level of proficiency with MS Office, documents management solutions and project management tools

    Preferred Additional Requirements

    Knowledge of the education in emergencies sector 
    Experience working in crisis-affected settings 
    Budget management and reporting 

    Working Environment:  

    Remote/ work; ability to work EDT or UTC time zone

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    rescue.csod.com

  • Finance Volunteer (Kapenguria)

    Finance Volunteer (Kapenguria)

    Requisition ID: req20891
    Open to Expatriates: No
    Location: Kapenguria, West Pokot, Kenya
    Job Description
    IRC Kenya is working to achieve optimal performance in terms of program quality strengthening operations and finance department by emerging tools, systems and staff capacity to adhere to IRC policies and procedures and donor compliance.
    Key Responsibilities
     
    Cash & Bank payments processing

    Maintaining Petty cash at the set limits and take responsibility of any cash differences arising.
    Ensure that there is sufficient petty cash at all times for smooth operation
    Ensure all Petty cash payments are properly supported and duly authorized per IRC delineation schedule before disbursement.
    Ensuring that authorizations on the payment’s requests are in line with the approved limits per the delineation chart
    Preparation of petty cash spreadsheets to upload stage ready for review by FO at the end of the month.
    Devise a cash replenishment schedule to minimize weekly bank visits
    Ensure authorized receipts are correctly coded and issued upon receipt of monies.
    Maintaining the receipt book and ensuring that authorized receipts are issued upon receipt of monies.
    Bank Reconciliation and preparation of spreadsheets to upload stage ready for review monthly

    Filing

    Maintain an organized and well-documented (all files must be labeled properly and visibly) and sequential filing system for all cash disbursement vouchers
    Before filing, ensure that all documents have been stamped ‘PAID’ including cash payment reference details.
    Preparation of journals, ensuring these are fully supported and ready for review before upload

    Other

    To act as a bank agent.
    Maintain an organized and well-documented bank correspondences file ensuring it’s continuously updated.
    Assist in preparation of spreads sheets.
    Preparation of corrective journals and assisting in posting of journals as and when required
    Any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

    Qualifications

    A bachelor’s degree in Finance/Business Administration with minimum CPA I qualification.

    Required Experience & Competencies:

    Work experience in a similar position.
    Knowledge in Excel

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    rescue.csod.com

  • Nutritionist Senior Service Desk Technician

    Nutritionist Senior Service Desk Technician

    Job Description
    The IRC lead a multi-agency program of operational research to develop a simplified combined protocol for the treatment of severe and moderate acute malnutrition (Combined Protocol for Acute Malnutrition Study- ComPAS). The ‘Combined Protocol’ was tested in a rigorous RCT in in two countries: South Sudan and Kenya. The IRC is recruiting a Nutritionist to be part of the Team to advance this protocol through and operational Pilot in West Pokot County. He/she will be part of the team implementing COMPAS. Working under the guidance of the Nutrition Officer. The Nutritionist will be responsible for the day-to-day liaison and implementation of the pilot and other nutrition activities at subcounty level Support on going Nutrition interventions that are not limited to COMPAS pilot implementation, MIYCN activities & Family MUAC Approach.
    Key Responsibilities

    In support of the nutrition officer plan and support the MOH on staff training and COMPAS pilot, distribution of MUAC tapes to families in the targeted areas.
    In collaboration with the ministry of health conduct trainings to M2MSGs on MIYCN practices.
    In collaboration with MOH Train community health workers including CHEWs and CHVs on family MUAC and COMPAS approach.
    Support the nutrition officer in the development of wok plans for the activities to be implemented.
    Plan and conduct trainings on Growth Monitoring Promotion (GMP), IMAM and MIYCN to other mainstream health professionals.
    Support the MoH nutrition teams to offer support through counselling to individuals with medical conditions including Comprehensive Care Clinic clients.
    Compile and submit donor and IRC Nutrition Program weekly, biweekly, and monthly reports of all the activities implemented,
    Support the nutrition officer in Monitoring budget spending in line with spending plan and ensure diligence in grants utilization including timely spending and value for money.
    Liaise with supply Chain Department in logistical program supplies, procurement, and monitor supply control.
    Support MOH on DQAs
    Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

    Qualifications

    Hold a minimum of Diploma in Food Nutrition and dietetics from recognized institution.
    Must be registered with KNDI

    Experience/Competence

    Minimum 1year experience within an INGO/NGO in implementing emergency community nutrition.
    Experience of Maternal infant and young child nutrition with strong BFHI/BFCI approaches
    Experience in nutrition survey and assessment
    Proven analytical, communication/ negotiation skills and ability to think strategically.
    Experience in report writing and excellent computer skills.
    Ability to work in hardship areas (previous experience in a camp setting will be an added advantage)
    Fluency in Pokot desirable
    Flexible and positive personality
    Strong planning and implementation capacity
    Confident and capable negotiator, communicator, and networker.

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