Jobs Kenya

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  • Manager, Internal Audit-French Speaking

    Manager, Internal Audit-French Speaking

    Requisition ID: req7910

    Sector: Compliance

    Employment Category: Regular

    Open to Expatriates: No

    Job Description

    Job Overview/Summary:

    Reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit (Nairobi), the Manager Internal Audit will conduct audits of IRC international program locations and functions. The audits will be designed to identify risks to achieving the IRC’s strategic, operational, reporting and compliance objectives; assess the adequacy of internal controls to mitigate identified risks; access the effectiveness and efficiency of IRC operations; and recommend appropriate actions to reduce associated risks. The audits will focus on evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of global and local processes and controls.

    The Manager Internal Audit will not only strive to provide the highest level of professional service but also maintain the highest ethical standards and due professional care in their work.

    Major Responsibilities

    Plan and conduct international program office and functional audits and special reviews.
    Manage work plans and supervise project staff as required.
    Draft audit findings that clearly describe the conditions, criteria, cause, and effect and recommendations to correct identified deficiencies and review with appropriate locations/function management.
    Prepare audit reports that include conclusions on the effectiveness of internal controls.
    Assist in monitoring management’s corrective action plan (CAPs) to correct identified deficiencies.
    Assist the Senior Manager, Internal Audit (Nairobi) in continuously improving the audit process through new tools and techniques.

    Key Working Relationships

    Position Reports to: Senior Manager, Internal Audit (Nairobi)

    Position directly supervises: N/A

    Indirect Reporting

    Other Internal and/or external contacts

    Internal: All levels of the IRC’s international program and headquarters’ departments

    External: Suppliers, external auditors

    Qualifications

    Education: Bachelor’s degree in business related field.

    Certificates or Licenses: CPA/CA, CIA, or CFE

    Work Experience

    Minimum of 5 years of external or internal auditing experience
    Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience
    Experience working in the Not-for-Profit or INGO sectors or grant supported organizations

    Demonstrated Skills And Competencies

    Project Management
    Data Analysis
    Communications – Written and Oral English
    COSO Internal Control Framework
    Risk Management Principles and Techniques
    Auditing Principles and Techniques
    Business Processes
    MS Office Word, Excel (Pivot Tables), PowerPoint, Access, and VISIO

    Language Skills: Fluent in French (Written and Oral)

    Working Environment

    Position is based in Nairobi, Kenya with a standard office work environment
    Travel up to 50% including travel to underdeveloped countries

  • Pharmaceutical Technician Regional Cash Implementation Specialist – East & West Africa

    Pharmaceutical Technician Regional Cash Implementation Specialist – East & West Africa

    Requisition ID: req7748

    Open to Expatriates: No

    Location: Hagadera, Kenya

    Job Description

    Under the guidance and supervision of the Pharmacist or designate, the Pharmaceutical technologist- will be involved in management of the pharmacy and drug management systems.

    Key Responsibilities

    Receive, verify and record all incoming items in the Hospital drug store
    Issue and record all items duly requested by the consumption units in the prescribed format
    Ensure proper filling and storage all the documents in the hospital drug store.
    Monitor consumptions of items in the consumptions units
    Ensure proper storage of all items in the Hospital drug store
    Regularly monitor expiry dates of all items.
    Monitor on poor utilized and slow moving items and in consultation with the supervisor advice the prescribers/users accordingly
    Monitor the stock levels and in consultation with the supervisor to avoid unnecessary stock outs
    Record twice daily the temperatures in the cold room and the fridge
    Ensure proper maintenance of cold chain in the drug store
    Offer pharmaceutical advice when required
    With the supervisor assist in preparation of consumption reports
    Conduct regular physical inventory to ensure compliance of records
    Do any other duty as assigned to you by your supervisor.

    Key Result Areas

    Accurate and timely documentation of all issues and received drugs and medical items;
    Daily recording and tracking of temperatures in the cold room and the fridge
    Timely issue orders to the various units in the prescribed forms on their ordering days.
    Proper storage of drugs and medical items.
    Tracking of expiries and slow moving items.
     

    Qualifications

    A Diploma in pharmacy from a recognized institution.
    He/She must be enrolled by the pharmacy and poisons board
    At least three years hospital pharmacy experience.
    Good communication and writing skills
    Computer literate

    Required Experience & Competencies

    A good team player
    Fluency in written and spoken English and in the Somali language is an advantage.
    Ability to work ethically in demanding environment.
    Good customer care skills
    Please make sure to include copy of Certificate of Good Conduct in your application.
     

    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 WPE Officer

    Senior WPE Officer

    Job Description
    The Senior WPE Officer will be the focal point for IRC’s GBV program in Dadaab Refugee camp. With technical support from the WPE Coordinator and WPE Technical Unit, the Senior WPE Officer will be responsible for implementing the GBV program in Dadaab refugee camp in ensuring that the goals and objectives of the program are met.
    She/he will provide technical and line management oversight to the field-based staff of WPE.
    The position reports to the Senior Field Coordinator and the WPE coordinator in Dadaab and Nairobi respectively.
    Key Responsibilities
    Program Management

    Ensure that the profile of the program and staff are maintained at the appropriate level and WPE staffs’ performance is managed in line with IRC practices and policies. The position line manages six GBV officers in Dadaab Refugee camp
    Provide project leadership and ensure the implementation of the program meet standard operating procedures, child protection guidelines and GBV case management guiding principles.
    Provide ongoing leadership to the team and oversee implementation and coordination of activity plans to ensure targets are met.
    Provide ongoing support to staff and partners through training and guidance to ensure programming meets GBV best practice and guiding principles that prioritizes the security of beneficiaries and staff.
    Oversee the expansion of adolescent girls and women’s empowerment programming including women’s centre activities and work to achieve sustainable and community-owned management mechanisms for these.
    Leading ongoing GBV assessments to guide GBV programming in IRC Dadaab operations
    Lead in the implementation of IRC’s Dadaab GBV strategy to meet the needs of GBV survivors.
    Strengthen support mechanisms to ensure survivors can access services in a timely manner.
    Support the development of strategic partnerships with other implementing partners on GBV programming in Dadaab.

    Grant Management

    Ensure adequate monitoring systems are in place which can be used to demonstrate project impacts and inform ongoing program design.
    Manage and oversee all GBV grants in line with IRC policies and practices; develop and maintain work, spending and procurement plans for multiple projects. Participate actively in all WPE Grant Opening, Mid-Term and Closing meetings.
    Ensure that all internal and donor reporting requirements are met and that reports are of a high quality and submitted on time.
    In coordination with WPE Coordinator, DDP, Grants Unit and HQ Technical Unit, play a leading role in the development of proposals and budgets
    Ensure that staff understands the donor proposals and lead implementation as per the donor requirements.

    Capacity building

    Lead the team in designing and overseeing implementation of staff training plans for national and refugee team members in collaboration
    Provide technical guidance on GBV trainings including basic counseling, CCSAS (clinical care of sexual assault survivors), GBV basics and key GBV resources for partners, community members, and service providers.
    Work closely with the health team managers (clinical services, Nutrition, Community health and HIV) to ensure that staff are well trained on GBV and support to survivors
    Mentor the GBV officers on improving their capabilities in report writing, data analysis and proposal writing.

    Coordination and Networking

    Work with partners, government, and other NGOs and UN agencies to establish appropriate systems to ensure survivors can access services in a timely and confidential manner.
    Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders– including community leaders, NGOs, UN agencies, and other IRC team members (especially HIV, and clinical services) to enhance multi-agency and multi sectoral cooperation and coordination.
    Participate in Dadaab level coordination meetings to represent the program
    Ensure GBV response and prevention is incorporated into other sectors and humanitarian activities, through trainings, advocacy and other mentoring or support.
    Lead on the development of advocacy materials and campaigns at the camp, county and national level to ensure the needs of women and girls are addressed in Dadaab refugee camp.

    Partnership

    Coordinate review meetings with the GBV implementing partners on a regular basis
    Oversee sharing of technical expertise on GBV response and prevention and best practices
    Coordinate and organize regular GBV coordination meetings with the GBV working group and community leaders.

    Administration

    Recruit national staff in conjunction with Human Resources Department and maintain updated job descriptions, conduct interviews, orient new staff to the IRC and the GBV program.
    Supervise GBV staff directly, as well as interns and consultants as needed.
    Ensure Performance Management System documentation is in place and followed up regularly.
    Ensure timely submission of payrolls, cash forecasts and purchase requests
    Oversee inventory/asset management
    Recommend and implement a capacity building plan for project staff.
    Ensure GBV staff understands and follows IRC and donor Policies and Procedures.

    Others

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

    Key Result Areas
    The WPE Kenya program goal is to enhance survivor’s utilization of quality services responsive to their needs and strengthen community-based structures and solutions to better protect women and girls, promote their empowerment to access opportunities, services, and support.
    The Senior WPE Officer will coordinate the team towards achieving the following program objectives:-

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

    Qualifications

    MA/S or equivalent in social science, humanities or related degree
    3 years program management experience, including at least 1 year in a humanitarian context with GBV focus.

    Required Experience & Competencies

    Good interpersonal and team building skills
    Community education/training experience desirable
    Ability to live and work under pressure in an unstable security environment
    Experience in proposal and report writing is preferred
    Fluency in English. Somali language preference

    Application deadline 13th January, 2020
    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.

  • Safeguarding Advisor, East Africa, West Africa, and Great Lakes Regions

    Safeguarding Advisor, East Africa, West Africa, and Great Lakes Regions

    Open to Expatriates: Not Applicable

    Job Description

    The Safeguarding Advisor, East Africa, West Africa, and Great Lakes Regions is responsible for the IRC’s coordinated global approach to protect beneficiaries from exploitation and abuse by IRC staff, and to protect IRC staff from sexual harassment and other forms of sexual violence across our country and emergency programs in the East Africa, West Africa, and Great Lakes Regions. This includes: (1) prevention through the implementation of appropriate policies/procedures, trainings, and communications in line with the Safeguarding Strategy and Action Plan; (2) working with country and regional staff, Human Resources, and technical advisors and experts on a coordinated approach to safeguarding; (3) the continued development and monitoring of client and staff reporting mechanisms in country programs in collaboration with the Ethics and Compliance Unit; (4) ensuring that lessons learned and remediation following assessments, reviews and investigations are incorporated, in cooperation with country programs and regional offices; and (5) providing other forms of country facing support to support the successful building of a safeguarding culture of prevention and response in our country and emergency programs in the East Africa, West Africa, and Great Lakes Regions.

    Reporting to the Director of Safeguarding, this role will work closely with Human Resources, Gender Equality Unit, Violence Prevention and Abuse Unit (VPRU), Ethics and Compliance Unit (ECU), and other IRC functional units in the context of our programs in the East Africa, West Africa, and Great Lakes Regions.

    Job Overview

    The Safeguarding Advisor, East Africa, West Africa, and Great Lakes Regions will work under the direct supervision of the Director of Safeguarding. S/he will be responsible for advising and coordinating the effective implementation of IRC’s safeguarding strategy and action plan across IRC’s country programs in East Africa, West Africa, and Great Lakes Regions. This will include: technical advice, capacity building (training, communications), material development, and other forms of direct country support.

    As the role covers 19 country programs in the East Africa, West Africa, and Great Lakes Regions, some of this support will be remote. It is anticipated that up to 50% of the Safeguarding Advisor’s time will require travel to country programs.

    Major Responsibilities

    Support and monitor the implementation of IRC safeguarding strategy for country programs and partners in the East Africa, West Africa, and Great Lakes Regions
    Support the roll-out of safeguarding capacity building materials for the East Africa, West Africa, and Great Lakes Regions, including delivery of trainings and other technical support related to safeguarding during field visits
    Support development of country-level Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for responding to safeguarding violations, working closely with IRC operations and programs teams on the ground, and in particular with VPRU program leads where those exist
    Review and support enhancement of country program and partner complaints response mechanisms for clients relating to any type of alleged misconduct in collaboration with ECU investigation team and Client Responsiveness team
    Support and build capacity of Safeguarding Leads and other safeguarding personnel and focal points in the Africa country programs
    Coordinate and work with Human Resources, Gender Equality Unit, VPRU, ECU, and other key partners, to develop and implement an enhanced and comprehensive safeguarding approach for the IRC across our country programs in the East Africa, West Africa, and Great Lakes Regions
    Represent safeguarding team at public events, regional or country meetings, with donors, and other opportunities as requested
    Share good practices, ideas, and materials between country programs, and with HQ for globalization and further sharing
     

    Qualifications

    Advanced degree in relevant field relating to humanitarian action, protection, sexual violence, or training
    At least 5 years of relevant program and/or safeguarding experience with an international humanitarian organization
    Experience with client protection from abuse and exploitation, sexual violence in development and humanitarian contexts in conflict/refugee settings, and knowledge of international protection frameworks and mechanisms on safeguarding
    Experience working with GBV, Protection, or Child Protection related programs is an asset
    Capable of applying skills and knowledge in a range of capacities, including implementation, advisory /technical function, training and the transfer of technical knowledge and management skills to others
    Experience in conducting training, orientation and refresher sessions with diverse teams
    Excellent spoken and technical writing ability in French and English is a requirement
    Proven track record in working with teams, excellent interpersonal skills, positive and professional attitude, and ability to lead and work well with diverse teams in a complex international environment and with multiple partners
    Ability to travel up to 50% of time

  • Senior Technical Advisor Project Director

    Senior Technical Advisor Project Director

    Sector: Program Administration

    Employment Category: Proposal

    Open to Expatriates: Yes

    Job Description

    IRC is seeking a Senior Technical Advisor for a five-year, large-scale East Africa regional project to increase access to quality educational opportunities for refugee and host communities. IRC is currently working on this funding opportunity to improve the social, emotional, and cognitive development of refugees from early childhood to primary school aged. The Senior Technical Advisor will provide quality technical assistance and leadership to ensure the overall quality of the technical design and implementation across multiple countries, which includes the development of developmentally appropriate teaching and learning materials. The project will consist of a consortium of partners that will focus on active learning. The Advisor will ensure that programs also benefit from lessons learned, promising practices, and evidence generated across the region; as well as represent the project in appropriate global forums to share with the larger education in emergency sector. S/he will also have a specific focus on quality technical assistance to support field programs to test, rigorously evaluate, and scale active learning methodologies to improve children’s outcomes. This position is contingent on the IRC being awarded funding and is anticipated to begin in mid-November 2019.

    Job Responsibilities

    Provide technical leadership and assistance on the overall approach with a real focus on teaching and learning material development, training and capacity building for a variety of stakeholders responsible for children’s learning; as well as approaches for testing and scaling up active learning methodologies to improve learning outcomes
    Coordination of technical approaches, content development, and influence across field programs
    Support field staff to use project data to track progress and engage in meaningful course correction discussions at regular and frequent intervals; as well as ensure data is tailored to facilitate similar discussions at the global and senior management level.
    Ensuring lessons learned, promising practices and evidence are shared across contexts.
    Provide ongoing capacity building, training and technical assistance as needed of field staff, government counterparts and partners to ensure high quality programs with a focus on uptake and use of active learning methodologies
    Regular communication and coordination with the Project Director and key home office staff on technical and project management issues;
    Manage a small team of education and content development experts at the global and country level;
    Represent the project’s evidence, lessons learned, and achievements in external meetings, panels and conferences; as well as participate in inter-agency efforts related to improving learning outcomes for refugee children;
    Give input to relevant communication materials such as fact sheets, briefs, papers, and presentations that can be disseminated and used for influence at the national and global level;
    Conduct regular visits to project sites, as possible, to provide technical assistance and ensure proper implementation and monitoring of project activities;
    Produce inputs to monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports for the Head of Project and donors, as needed.

    Qualifications

    Advanced degree (PhD or MA) in education, or closely related field;
    At least eight years’ experience in education programming, with at least four years of experience with work specifically in crisis or conflict-affected contexts is required, preferably in East Africa.
    Significant prior experience with material development, active learning methodologies, and capacity building/training;
    Experience in social emotional learning interventions, monitoring and evaluation, and research in relation to Education is highly desired. Experience in strategy development and working across sectors or disciplines is highly desired;
    Strong negotiation skills and the ability to develop relations with local counterparts, donors, and other stakeholders;
    Strong communication skills, both oral and written;
    Fluency in English required;
    Ability to travel at least 30% of the time

    Reports to: Deputy Director, Education

    Working Environment: This role may require working remotely full or part time (i.e., telecommuting). Applicants must have a home or alternate workspace they can effectively complete their work from during regularly scheduled hours.

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  • GBV Caseworker Laboratory Technologist

    GBV Caseworker Laboratory Technologist

    Requisition ID: req7507
    Sector: Women Protection & Empowerment
    Open to Expatriates: No
    Location: Lodwar, Kenya
     
    Job Description

    The WPE/GBV case worker will offer GBV screening services, holistic case management to survivors while ensuring improved quality of health and psychosocial support, support in development of a functional referral networks that enhance survivors’ ability to receive confidential, safe, and timely services that meets their needs.

    Key Responsibilities

    Provide direct support and care for survivors of GBV and age-appropriate specialized support and care for adolescents, male and child survivors of GBV, including counseling and case management.
    Ensure proper documentation of reported GBV incidences through utilization of GBVIMS tools.
    Ensure safety of survivors is guaranteed by adhering to GBV guiding principles and use of survivor centered approach.
    Support in developing and strengthening referral networks and monitoring the referral pathway to improve survivors’ access to GBV.
    In consultations with women and girls, develop and support to implement a series of age-appropriate and group emotional and social support activities for women and girls, with an emphasis on meeting the needs of survivors of GBV and strengthening support networks among women and girls.
    In consultations with GBV officer, develop and implement/ share monthly response plan and GBV key issues based on case trends to disseminate information on services available and referral pathways.
    Make routine follow up of GBV cases referred to ascertain their wellbeing and services received.
    Prepare and submit weekly & monthly reports as required and incorporate supervisors’ feedback in a timely manner.
    Participate in awareness creation and prevention activities on GBV
    Participate in the development of procurement and spending plans and work plans to ensure the successful implementation of programs
    Ensure supplies/resources are requested on a timely manner for timely implementation of program activities including manage/prepare contingency program stock supplies where necessary.
    Monitor and track utilization of program supplies and resources to ensure efficient use of available resources.
    Ensure tracking of key program indicators and progress through utilization of GBVIMS, M&E data collection and indicator tracking tools.
    Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

    Qualifications

    Diploma in Social Work / Social Sciences / Counseling / psychology / health or other related field preferred. Degree in similar fields would be an added advantage
    At least 3 years’ experience in the direct provision of counseling and psychosocial support to survivors of GBV, including child survivors
    Clear understanding, including demonstrated positive attitudes on gender inequality, and issues surrounding violence against women and girls STRONGLY preferred.
    Excellent listening and observation skills, including ability to create trust, support, respect and interact with survivors of all ages, background and diversity
    Ability to lead, train, supervise, and motivate other GBV staff and local partners in their respective tasks in a professional, respectful and supportive manner.
    Has a positive and professional attitude ability to work with minimal supervision and in a hardship area.
    Flexibility to work outside of normal working hours when necessary.
    Knowledge of English and Kiswahili is a must (knowledge of Ng’aturkana will be an added advantage)
    Clear understanding of GBVIMS will be an added advantage
    Please make sure to include copy of Certificate of Good Conduct in your application.

    Application deadline 3rd January, 2020

    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.

    Disclaimer

    Please take note that International Rescue Committee (IRC) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes.

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  • Volunteer Psychosocial Counselor WPE/GBV Psychosocial Officer

    Volunteer Psychosocial Counselor WPE/GBV Psychosocial Officer

    Open to Expatriates: NoLocation: Hagadera, KenyaJob DescriptionWorking under the guidance and supervision of the Mental health Officer, the Volunteer Psychosocial Counselor is directly responsible for the provision of Psychosocial services and assist individuals, groups, and communities in Hagadera refugee camp suffering from the effects of mental disorders, torture and war trauma in order to reduce their suffering, rehabilitate and enable them to rebuilt their lives and communities.Key Responsibilities

    Overall co-ordination and supervision of the Hagadera refugee camp integrated community based mental health department charged with the assessment of, appropriate interventions, and referrals of individuals with mental health needs in the camp/local community for other services.
    Develop, plan and facilitate trainings for the refugee mental health dept. staff, community leaders, CHW’s, religious leaders, support groups, Teachers, paraprofessional counselors, other stake holders and community awareness campaigns.
    Preparation and compiling of department psychosocial work plans and monthly HIS reports.
    Plan and coordinate psychotherapy groups at the two Health posts and main hospital.
    Create an appropriate networking system with other and or relevant implementing partners, line ministries, hospital departments and community stake holders through referrals and advocacy.
    Oversee and conduct psychosocial assessments & plan individual case management of all patients on follow up at the mental health department.
    Design and initiate appropriate psychosocial treatment plans for war trauma and torture survivors suffering from PTSD through individual or small group psychotherapeutic sessions and supervise as necessary.
    Provide mentorship of the mental health assistants working in the MH department through continuous education, guidance, supervision and support.
    Design mental health trainings for the mental health workers and other stake holders.
    Take charge of the mental health department when the mental health officer is away from office.
    Do any other duties that the mental health officer deems necessary.

    Key result areas

    Improvement in overall quality of MHPSS care for all the patients/ Clients in Hagadera refugee camp.

    Qualifications

    Diploma in Counselling from a recognized Institution
    Licensed with the Professional counsellors association
    Previous experience working in a refugee camp is an added advantage.
    At least 2 years work experience in a busy set up
    Please make sure to include copy of Certificate of Good Conduct in your application.

    Application deadline is 15th December, 2019. 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.DisclaimerPlease take note that International Rescue Committee (IRC) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes.

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  • Senior Technical Advisor, Participation & Women’s Movement Building Manager Internal Audit

    Senior Technical Advisor, Participation & Women’s Movement Building Manager Internal Audit

    Job Description
    IRC is one of the first humanitarian organizations to bring together specific disciplines involved in violence prevention and response (VPR) in conflict affected settings to ensure collaborative and still specialized support to survivors and those at risk of violence. Over the past 16 years, IRC has pioneered and implemented programs that prevent and respond to violence against women and children, as well as other vulnerable groups in refugee settings and in other conflict-affected contexts, making the IRC a global leader in this field. IRC presently implements VPR programs in 26 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America, with funding from governments, the UN, foundations, and private donors.
     
    As a Senior Technical Advisor (STA) within the Violence Prevention and Response Technical Unit (VPRU), you will oversee a team focused on advancing participation and inclusion of children, adolescents and women, and women’s movement building. This includes working with Child Protection and Protection/Rule of Law technical teams to identify opportunities to advance women’s participation and leadership in those specializations, such as within access to justice efforts, women’s peacebuilding efforts, and community-based protection work.
     
    You will work in close partnership with the STA for Risk Mitigation and Inclusion to build out a strategy around VPRU’s leadership on participation, inclusion and localization, and to support business development in these inter-connected areas, with the long-term view of bringing this work under one coherent umbrella within VPRU.
     
    As a member of the Technical Innovations and Emergency Response (TIER) Team, you will collaborate with the TIER Deputy Director and Senior Technical Advisors across VPRU to ensure resource and information sharing, informed business planning, adequate uptake and dissemination of all resources developed and facilitation of coordination across teams as needed.
     
    Your specific portfolio currently includes projects aimed at promoting locally-led programs that are inclusive of diverse women and girls, and at pushing forward innovative approaches to women and girls’ participation and accountability in humanitarian settings. You will be responsible for ensuring the timely implementation, coordination and adherence to high technical standards of work within projects that sit within this portfolio.
     
    As the STA for Participation and Women’s Movement Building you will provide direct supervision to the technical specialist leading on the Building Local, Thinking Global project. You will travel up to 35% time to support field-based and partner-led activities.
    Main responsibilities include:

    Technical assistance and oversight

    Provide technical support as required where the IRC is implementing programming that promotes participation and women’s movement building, in collaboration with VPRU country-facing technical advisors. This includes but is not limited to the Listen Up and Building Local, Thinking Global (BLTG) projects.
    Coordinate and collaborate with Gender Equality, Policy and Advocacy, and other relevant departments at the IRC, to collectively advance the innovative design and implementation work that promotes women’s movement building.
    Plan for and ensure technical assistance to women’s rights organizations and networks that are IRC partners in participation and movement-building efforts.
    Ensure strong monitoring and evaluation approaches to capture robust learning, in partnership with VPRU M&E specialists and IRC partners.
    Contribute to identifying strategic technical priorities, in collaboration with Child Protection, Protection / Rule of Law and Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE) STAs, for further work to advance participation and inclusion of children, adolescents and women, and women’s leadership and movement building.

    Leadership and representation

    In close collaboration with the STA for Risk Mitigation and Inclusion, and the broader VPRU Leadership Team, contribute to strategic planning and the strategic direction of the VPRU, with a specific focus on how to promote and ensure effective child and adolescent participation in VPR programming, women’s participation and leadership, and women’s movement building.
    Contribute to the cohesive functioning of the team by ensuring strong communication within the team, across the Technical Innovations & Emergency Response team, and with VPRU Country Support colleagues.
    Advance the IRC/VPRU as a thought leader in thematic areas of a cross-cutting nature including disability, age, gender and inclusion in humanitarian action, risk mitigation, and centrality of protection through strategic participation in workshops, panels, and conferences.
    Provide representation in key internal and inter-agency fora to influence policy and practice and support the IRC Uganda Learning Advisor to promote uptake of Listen Up learning within national fora.

    Resource development and learning uptake

    Review and finalize all resources, learning documents and external-facing communications that stem from the VPRU’s participation, inclusion and movement building portfolio.
    Support the development of dissemination plans to highlight new resources and to ensure practitioners are aware of and utilizing resources and learning.
    Capture and disseminate learning from across the Listen Up project in annual technical learning briefs, highlighting advancements in women’s movement building to address sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse within humanitarian response.
    Support the development of internal and external communication products related to projects in your portfolio. This may include writing stories for online publication, developing content for social media, podcasts or other media, engaging with high profile public figures, and producing regular activity updates to share with external partners.

    Partner coordination and event support

    Ensure continued strong partner relationships, promoting work in line with feminist partnership principles outlined through Listen Up. This includes partnership with multiple WROs, Raising Voices, Voice, Sonjara, and resource development consultants (e.g. translators, designers, etc.).
    Work with the Grants Officer, who is responsible for the coordination and operationalization of these partners, in order to ensure timely and informed communication.
    Coordinate and support facilitation of external advisory group working with the Listen Up project and strengthen adherence to the advisory group principles.
    Coordinate with a sister-project led by the Global Women’s Institute, Empowered Aid, to ensure activities are coordinated and share learning.
    Oversee the planning of all major events, internal and external meetings, project workshops, and travel, in coordination with the VPRU

    Program Assistant and Operations.

    Business development and grants management
    Build funding for new areas of investment in VPRU, with a focus on leading business development for women’s participation, child and adolescent participation, and women’s movement building.
    Support preparation of, review and sign-off on high-quality narrative donor reports for all projects in your portfolio.
    Work closely with the VPRU grants manager to monitor project spending and to ensure timely financial reporting.
    Work with relevant project team members and grants managers to ensure budgets are managed effectively. This includes managing communication with field programs receiving budget allocations from TU-led grants.

    Human resources

    Provide regular supervision, guidance and mentoring to direct reports
    Identify development needs of direct reports and support them to access professional growth opportunities appropriate to their needs and aspirations.
    Maintain open and professional relations with team members, encouraging them to collaborate effectively, promoting team cohesion, and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
    Lead with commitment, integrity and accountability to the IRC’s global standards for professional conduct.

    Qualifications

    MA in social work, gender equality, women’s rights or other related field, or equivalent and relevant experience.
    8-10 years’ experience in humanitarian, development or similar organizations with direct experience working on VAWG response and prevention programming, including but not limited to the response and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse.
    Active member of feminist movements and networks in the global south with substantial expertise in advancing women’s rights and feminist movement building.
    Experience in child and adolescent participation is a strength.
    Excellent oral and written communication, including proven success communicating in challenging and cross-cultural contexts
    Highly organized and self-motivated, able to work efficiently on his/her own

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  • Field Coordinator – Dadaab

    Field Coordinator – Dadaab

    Job Details
    Dadaab field site was established in 1992 and is the largest and oldest camp in Kenya and it host about 250,000 Refugees majority from Somalia. The Camp as of now is occupied predominantly by Somalis at present. Most refugees and asylum seekers who arrived at Dadaab in the last few years are staying with relatives but some have been settled outside in three camps that is Hagadera the largest, IFO and Dagahaley. The IRC has implemented refugee assistance projects in Dadaab since 1992 and has been the lead health, and SGBV implementing partner in Hagadera. The IRC provides primary and secondary healthcare services, targeted nutritional services, quality reproductive health, and HIV related services, as well as the protection and empowerment of women and girls.
    SCOPE OF WORK:
    The IRC seeks an experienced Field Coordinator with significant humanitarian operations experience to manage the IRC’s field offices, staff, and operations. The individual must have previous experience working in volatile environments and in Refugee setting. The Field Coordinator will supervise staff, manage the office premises, liaise with local authorities, and contribute to program design and implementation.
    Job Purpose/Objective
    The Field Coordinator (FC) plays a key role in the overall leadership and management of the IRC Kenya Program. The Field Coordinator leads IRCs response in Hagadera Field Site and is responsible for supporting, coordinating and supervising timely and high-quality program implementation, with a specific focus in ensuring the effective functioning of all the support functions of the program. Under the supervision of Deputy Director of Operations (DDO), the Field Coordinator will be responsible for the overall field coordination, program support, and field office management working in close collaboration with other members of the senior management team including the Country Director, Deputy Director of Program (DDP), Deputy Director Grants & Accountability, Finance Controller, HR Coordinator, Technical Coordinators (Heath, WPE, Nutrition ERD Coordinator, Monitoring and evaluation Coordinator …etc.). The Field Coordinator will be based in Hagadera and may travel to other field sites as and when is required required.
    Responsibilities and specific tasks:

    Field Office and Program Management
    Oversee day-to-day implementation of all programs in the field site, providing constructive supervision to the program managers to implement, monitor, and evaluate work plans including monitoring & evaluation mechanisms as agreed with the Deputy Director Programs and in coordination with the IRC sector Technical Coordinators.
    In close collaboration with relevant Technical Coordinator(s), lead the field-based teams in the development of new proposals and initiatives for the Hagadera field site in accordance with the country program strategic plan and IRC Strategic Action Plan 2020 framework.
    Participate in the development of budgets for program proposals in conjunction with the grants and finance departments.
    Ensure timely and quality program implementation, reporting, and monitoring.
    Contribute to assessments, program design, and budgeting.
    Ensure programs are in compliance with IRC, donor and national requirements
    Grants Management and Reporting
    In close coordination with the Grants department and the relevant Technical Coordinator(s), lead field-level Grants Opening, Mid-Term and Closing meetings.
    Review operational aspects of internal and external reports from the field site and ensure timely submission as required
    Lead review of Budget vs. Actual expenditure on a monthly basis with staff, ensuring timely and accurate feedback to the relevant Technical Coordinator(s) and the Grants, Finance and Supply Chain departments.
    In collaboration with the Technical Coordinator(s) address any over/under expenditure issues through jointly developed corrective plans.
    Monitoring & Evaluation
    Ensure appropriate M&E activities are carried out regularly by program staff in all sectors (data collection & analysis, monitoring of project progress against established work plans, monitoring of established indicators and utilization of results to inform program (re-)design);
    Support for Identifying gaps in M&E systems and make recommendations for improvements;
    Strategic Planning
    Support the integration of program activities to create coherent, quality and complimentary programming; Specific focus to ensure strong integration of program support functions with direct program related activities
    Participate in workshops at field level to establish and monitor annual operating plans for the strategic plan;
    Ensure that all project activities are consistent with established best practices and IRC’s Program Framework principles.
    Human Resource Management
    Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
    Ensure all staff in the field site know and understand IRCs Global and in-country HR Policies and the IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct. Document and address breaches of policy and disciplinary issues in coordination with the Sr HR Coordinator in a professional manner and in line with the letter and spirit of the relevant policy.
    Ensure the Performance Management cycle is implemented and documented timely for all staff in the field site. Ensure feedback from technical coordinators is sought and incorporated in performance management cycles of program managers and heads of department, including but not limited to technical performance and capacity building needs.
    Provide direct supervision to the field site’s HR lead, ensuring recruitment, staff orientation, and payroll preparation, leave management and exit management processes are carried out timely and in line with relevant policies and procedures.
    Ensure that staff has capacity development plans in place based on documented capacity needs assessments exercise. Work with the appropriate technical resource (for example the Technical Coordinators) to achieve this
    Finance and Supply Chain and ICT Management
    In close coordination with the Finance department, lead the development and management of annual, comprehensive and inclusive field operating budgets.
    Oversee the financial management of field office operations by the Program Managers, and the Finance staff, including cash management, issuing and tracking advances, ensuring complete and correct use of all finance forms; timely notice to Nairobi of cash transfer needs;
    Ensure proper financial, supply chain and ICT management systems and control mechanisms are in place and adhered to in line with the IRC’s global and in-country finance and supply chain policies.
    Oversee the carrying out of supply chain support operations by Hagadera supply chain staff, including procurement (both local and through Nairobi), stock management, asset management, vehicle operations, equipment maintenance, and repair (including communications and computer equipment);
    Provide supervision and leadership to the field site’s finance and supply chain teams.
    Review and ensure timely submission of monthly and annual finance and supply chain reports from the field site as required.
    Security Management
    Act as IRCs Security Focal Point for the field site.
    Ensure all staff in the field site know and understand IRC Hagadera security regulations; Document and address breaches of policy and disciplinary issues in coordination with the Security Manager.
    Monitor the Hagadera security situation, attend security meetings and inform the Security Manager, and SMT where appropriate, of developments through submission of accurate weekly and –where needed- ad-hoc security and incident reports.
    Participate in the review and update of the country Security Management Plan.
    Assist the Security Manager in developing field specific Contingency Plans, Medevac, Evacuation Plans and SOPs.
    Assist the Security Manager with developing training plans for staff and conducting training.
    Representation and Coordination
    Represent the IRC with local government authorities (administrative, sectoral and security officials), non-state actors, UN agencies, NGOs, and donors at the field site level. Engage and or delegate to program staff for sector representation as appropriate.
    Represent the IRC with beneficiaries and communities to encourage accountability to those we serve
    Upon request by the Senior Management Team, organize and facilitate field visits for stakeholders interested in IRC’s Hagadera response.
    Coordinate IRC program activities with relevant officials and other humanitarian agencies;
    Assist in the preparation of regular reports to keep partners and stakeholders informed of IRC’s activities;
    Draft reports and provides verbal updates to the Country Director.
    Actively develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders at the county level including donors, government actors, local traditional leadership, beneficiary populations and their representatives, etc.

    Key Working Relationships:
    Position Reports to Deputy Director Operations
    The position directly supervises Program Managers; HR lead; Finance Manager and Supply Chain departments in the field site.
    Indirect Reporting: None; Direct supervisees have dotted lines to their Program/Technical Coordinators.
    Other Internal and/or external contacts:
    Internal:
    Country Director, Deputy Director Programs, Program Technical Coordinators (Health Services Co; Partnerships & Grants Co; Nutrition Co; WPE Co; M&E Co)
    Finance Controller, Sr HR Co, Supply Chain Co, Security Manager
    External:
    Relevant other stakeholders e.g. NGOs UN bodies, local authorities non-state actors
    Qualifications

    Eight or more year’s progressive management and leadership experience with an International NGO.
    Master’s Degree in management, International relation, development studies and MBA Bachelor’s degree plus 10 years of relevant experience is Field or Humanitarian sector will be required.
    Experience managing country program teams with a diverse portfolio; knowledge of major donors (including USAID/OFDA/PRM, ECHO/EC, DFID, CBM, UN Agencies).
    Strong background in Supply Chain, Logistics, Administration and program implementation
    Experience in IT is strongly preferred.
    Experience managing Security in a hostile environment.
    Excellent leadership, people management, interpersonal and negotiation skills and a demonstrated ability to develop harmonious teams in a cross-cultural context.
    Strong diplomatic skills. Ability to establish good working relationships with partners, donors and other stakeholders in a sensitive environment.
    Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
    English fluency required.
    Personal Characteristics:
    Strong sense of personal integrity.
    Attention to detail.
    Strong supervisory skills.
    Ability to multi-task.
    Good interpersonal and communication skills.
    Team spirit and problem-solving abilities.
    Willingness to live and productively work in insecure, unstable and/or harsh environments
    Flexibility and adaptability
    Desire to learn
    Cultural sensitivity

    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 allowances.

  • Social Media Video Creator

    Social Media Video Creator

    Requisition ID: req7071Sector: FundraisingEmployment Category: ConsultantOpen to Expatriates: YesLocation: IRC GlobalJob DescriptionIn 2018, IRC developed the first ever Global Digital Fundraising and Engagement Strategy. Since then we have hired an experienced lead strategic consultant, Global Digital Fundraising Manager and Digital Paid Media buyer, and have begun testing Facebook video advertising with some great success and learnings.SCOPE OF WORKIRC is now seeking a talented Social Media Video Creator to ideate, execute, optimize and deploy social media video content in support of our global fundraising campaigns.This person will create, develop and optimize video ads for our global digital fundraising campaigns on platforms like Facebook and Instagram.Main Duties And Responsibilities

    Work closely with our Global Digital Fundraising manager and wider team to come up with new concepts and storyboards for multiple campaigns on Facebook.
    Rapidly execute ideas into videos for testing on Facebook and Instagram
    Edit videos to tight timelines based on feedback from multiple stakeholders
    Re-work existing videos, images and organic content into video ads to test during campaigns
    Analyse video ad performance to input into future creative process

    Qualifications

    Proficient with Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, and Illustrator with the ability to create and deliver assets including videos, GIFs, cinemagraphs, and/or a variety of other static and motion art
    Ability to think creatively and suggest new and innovative angles to present IRC’s work to new audiences
    Experience producing successful video ads for Facebook
    Understands best practices for social media video ads
    Knowledge of up-to-date requirements for Facebook and Instagram video ads
    Strong advertising copywriting skills and ability to story-tell
    High standards and ability to complete/finish tasks
    Must be a strong communicator and receptive to feedback and direction
    Interested in using data and analytics to influence content creation
    Understanding of and alignment with IRC’s mission and values

    Desirable

    Experience working remotely in a globally dispersed organisation
    Fluency in other languages especially Spanish and Arabic
    Experience working on fundraising campaigns
    Understanding of basic Behavioural Psychology where donors are concerned