Jobs Kenya

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  • Nutritionist

    Nutritionist

    Requirements

    Develop an annual nutrition sector work plan in Daadab.
    Supervise and coordinate the implementation and monitoring of nutrition project activities in line with proposal targets and work plan timelines
    Conduct nutritional surveillance in the camp based on agreed camp wide methodologies including surveys, process monitoring, SMART, LQAS, SQUEAC and other rapid methods.
    Coordinate with other IRC departments and implementing partners to develop training curricula and implementation plans.
    Assist in response and management of any nutrition emergencies e.g. acute food shortages in the camp and participate in the development of disaster preparedness systems.
    Promote mother infant and young child feeding best practices in the camp.
    Supervise and monitor the hospital patient’s diet including the special diets for chronic diseases.
    Oversee implementation and integration of comprehensive growth monitoring program.
    Participate actively in execution of operational research in the camp.
    Participate actively in annual nutrition surveys in the camp.
    Plan and actively involve the community in marking recognized nutrition related days.
    Coordinate with UNHCR, WFP other implementing partners and health facilities to ensure maximum effectiveness of the nutrition project.
    Monitoring and supervising both national and refugee staff to ensure work is performed efficiently
    Routinely monitor staff performance according to their job description and provide written feedback in a timely manner
    Oversee continuous training programs for the nutrition staff as well as organizing trainings with consultants as per the annual work-plan & budget
    Review personnel issues and concerns of nutrition staff and assist with determining and implementing solutions
    Participate in recruitment of health staff as appropriate
    Recommend promotions, disciplinary action of nutrition staff to FC
    Foster integration of the nutrition program with other health sector programs within IRC Daadab.
    Directly supervise the nutrition team in the camp.

    Qualifications for the Nutritionist Job

    MUST have a Bachelor’s degree in nutrition dietetics.
    Master’s in Public Health Nutrition preferred.
    MUST be a registered by KNDI.
    A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in nutrition, public health, nutrition planning and management and/or in relevant areas of maternal, infant and child health/nutrition care at program management level is required.
    Experience in designing and implementing nutrition surveys and other methodologies,
    Knowledge in computer statistical packages such as SMART and basic data analysis skills.
    Experience in managing a nutrition program in emergencies or among refugee/ displaced populations an advantage.
    Working in resource poor environment and complex emergencies.
    Strong analytical skills, sound judgment and the capacity to think and plan strategically, including the ability to produce high quality programs through development implementation.

  • Program Implementation and Monitoring Coordinator

    Program Implementation and Monitoring Coordinator

    Job Overview/Summary
    The IRC is in partnership with a consortium of partners to implement DFID funded reliance program (Building Resilient Communities in Somalia – BRCiS) in Somalia. The program aims at enhancing the capacities of communities and local systems to attain self-reliance and reduced need for humanitarian response in an inclusive, fair, and equitable way, by maximizing use of local resources and capacities.
    The IRC is recruiting Program Implementation and Monitoring Coordinator who will be responsible for overseeing the coordination and management of the IRC’s work under the programme. Working in close collaboration with program sector leadership, the Consortium Management Unit (CMU), partner organizations, the relevant line ministries at both federal and regional levels and other stake holders. The Coordinator will play a key role in ensuring that the program is implemented to a high technical standard and is in full alignment with the program outcomes and overall objectives as well as the consortium strategy and protocols.The Program Implementation and Monitoring Coordinator will work under the oversight of the Deputy Director for Programmes.
    Major Responsibilities:
    Strategic

    Oversee the implementation of the IRC’s work under the BRCiS Consortium Program in Galmudug, Puntland and Benadir.
    Ensure technical coordination of regional/district level activities related to BRCiS program
    Actively develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including consortium partners, donors, government and other stakeholders;
    Contribute to technical discussions and planning exercises regarding BRCiS program implementation in Somalia;
    Represent the IRC in the Consortium technical working groups/meetings;
    Represent the IRC in all relevant meetings within the Consortium and/or external resilience related meetings

    Programme Management and monitoring

    Develop key project planning management approaches and tools and orientate relevant staff on their use;
    Coordinate and closely monitor the implementation of BRCiS program against agreed work plan, performance targets, and budget to ensure that programming is on track;
    Conduct regular field visits to the target areas to provide technical support and monitor performance;
    Work closely with the CMU and consortium partners to identify and address implementation challenges in a professional manner;
    Liaise regularly with IRC field staff, grants teams and technical advisors to promote intra-organizational learning and discuss BRCiS strategy implementation in country;
    Ensure strong coordination with IRC sector coordinators through chairing regular technical meetings with coordinators to review progress, discuss challenges, and share best practices;
    Provide the Consortium Management Unit (CMU) high-level updates on progress, risks and potential mitigations on regular basis;
    Lead and ensure the production of timely and high-quality program reports that document achievements, best practices, and lessons learned;
    Ensure quality completion of baseline and end-line assessments during the inception and close out of the programme;
    Maintain open and effective communication amongst the Consortium members, government officials and the donor;
    Oversee the implementation of the MEAL Framework and facilitate course correcting interventions based on emerging findings.
    In accordance with IRC’s Monitoring for Action Standards, support implementation and updating of the IRC measurement action strategy to ensure the following:

    Indicator monitoring across projects, including incorporation of organizational core indicators
    Routine monitoring of program activities
    Tool development
    Field data audit and data quality check using appropriate forms
    Assessments of beneficiary needs
    Evaluations of the effectiveness of program interventions
    Data collection, including digital data collection where feasible
    Data storage and secure accessibility of data by project staff and country/regional management;
    Learning for projects implementation captured and lessons used;
    Consolidate data at IRC Somalia country level.

    Support development and implementation of accountability feedback mechanisms to ensure responsiveness to client’s needs and aspirations.
    Support collection and updating of program dashboard to provide monthly summaries of key program indicators and assessment results for decision making by country and regional management.

    Staff Management

    Supervise any direct reports, including consultants, in accordance with IRC HR policies and local law;
    As necessary, lead the recruitment of new programme staff in coordination with the Deputy Director for Programmes, IRC HR team, and HQ technical unit.

    Budget Oversight

    Ensure that program resources, including financial, are used effectively and transparently and in order to achieve program objectives;
    Regularly monitor grant expenditures to ensure that spending is on track and to proactively identify and address any expected under/overspend;
    Ensure promptly response to all budget holders-related inquiries in collaboration with grants and finance teams;
    Hold consultation meetings with CMU in regards to issues relating budget management;

    Representation and Advocacy

    Attend national level resilience meetings and other workshops, working groups, and coordination forums as required to ensure close coordination and collaboration;
    Liaise closely with consortium partners to ensure that field-level perspectives and operational considerations are taken into account during national discussions on BRCiS program implementation;
    Analyze and present current program data in creative new ways to influence national-level discussions on BRCiS implementation.

    Qualifications
    To effectively deliver this engagement, the applicant should meet the following requirements:

    Master’s degree in social sciences, development studies, public administration, or other relevant field or the equivalent in professional work
    Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in management of programs in a developing country or other resource-poor context, including experience in implementing/managing resilience programs
    At least 3 years of experience in a managerial position and demonstrated capacity in project management and budget planning, including the development of spending plans, procurement plans and work plans
    Demonstrated experience in developing proposals for and working with institutional donors, preferably the UK Department for International Development (DFID)
    Excellent budget planning and management skills, previous experience effectively managing multi million-dollar grants required
    Understanding of and experience with the resilience programming – a distinct advantage
    Proficient multi-tasker with the ability to delegate tasks while still maintaining a high attention to detail
    Energetic and self-driven with the ability to independently address and overcome challenges
    Exceptionally patient with a strong commitment to teamwork and capacity-building
    Ability to provide technical support and feedback with a high degree of tact and diplomacy
    Ability to integrate different experiences, methodologies, and approaches from a diverse range of stakeholders, organizations, and technical experts from multiple sectors
    Strong communication skills and effective in representation and liaison with external actors
    Excellent English speaking/writing skills required.

    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.

  • Senior Coordinator, Sexual and Reproductive Health

    Senior Coordinator, Sexual and Reproductive Health

    Job Overview/Summary: WISH2ACTION is a comprehensive, integrated approach to ensure equitable access to family planning and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), prioritising the most underserved women and girls, particularly youth under 20, the very poor, and marginalized populations (including people with disabilities, people displaced or affected by humanitarian crisis, and people living in hard-to-reach areas). IRC is an implementing partner in the WISH2ACTION project and will be responsible for delivering contraceptive services as part of a package of sexual and reproductive health, to women and girls in Somalia, South Sudan, and in refugee settings in Ethiopia and Kenya. Based in IRC’s International Hub (I-Hub) office in Nairobi, the Senior Coordinator, Sexual and Reproductive Health will be responsible for ensuring effective coordination of internal and external stakeholders and monitoring of WISH2ACTION project performance. The Senior Coordinator will ensure that IRC’s component of WISH2ACTION is implemented in accordance with DFID regulations, IRC policies and international standards of delivering integrated sexual and reproductive health programs. To achieve these goals, the Senior Coordinator will manage and monitor work plans and deliverables, track spending, identify technical support needs and deploy relevant advisors and specialists to the country programs. The Senior Coordinator will serve as the main focal point for IRC for the project for internal and external representation and manage staff members providing measurement and grants related aspects of project delivery. The position is contingent on the IRC being awarded funding and is anticipated to begin in August 2018.
    Major Responsibilities:
    Project Management and Monitoring

    Work with IRC country program staff to develop and actively track project work plans
    Closely monitor overall program quality and performance in terms of data measurement, spend rate on budgets, staffing at country level, on-time delivery of reports and other products.
    Coordinate deployment of technical and measurement to provide remote and in-country support to country programs in achieving project deliverables country programs to staff
    Act as the singular focal point for regular updates to relevant IRC internal stakeholders, including regional leadership, international programs department (IPD) leadership, and program quality unit (PQU) leadership

    Partner Coordination and Representation

    Serve as the focal point with WISH2ACTION consortium partners to develop joint work plans and share IRC-specific progress and lessons learned

    Represent the IRC at consortium-level meetings and in presenting project results to external actors Reporting
    Coordinate the production of all narrative reports from IRC country teams team and provide feedback to improve product quality, accuracy, and style
    Ensure high quality, timely and coherent reporting, both financial and narrative to the consortium lead

    Key Working Relationships:
    Position Reports to: Senior Technical Advisor, Reproductive Health Position directly supervises: TBD, a grants manager and/or M&E manager Other Internal and/or external contacts: Internal: Country program Technical Coordinators, Deputy Directors for Programs, and Grants Coordinators/

  • Senior Investigator Supply Chain Intern

    Senior Investigator Supply Chain Intern

    Sector: Compliance
    Job Description
    Background/IRC Summary:
    The beneficiaries of its programs deserve evidence-based interventions that bring real change to their lives. That is what the IRC is determined to deliver. The IRC has grown because its teams have gone to the toughest places, done cutting-edge research, developed in-depth knowledge, and forged vital relationships with local governments. Today its 11,000 employees and 13,000 incentive workers work in 170 field offices in 40 crisis-torn countries are helping communities rebuild after Ebola, survive terrorist insurgencies, and recover from war. From health care to education to protection for women and girls, the IRC is there. And unlike any other humanitarian organization, it is also here, in 26 U.S. cities, helping newly arrived refugees adjust to life in America and make a contribution to their new country.
    Job Overview/Summary:
    Reporting to the Senior Director of Investigations and the Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, the Senior Investigator will assist the IRC Ethics and Compliance Unit to conduct investigations of allegations involving fraud, waste, abuse, corruption, beneficiary exploitation and abuse, and other misconduct. The position will support IRC programs to ensure continued vigilance with regard to the risks associated with violations of IRC’s Code of Professional Conduct and Policies the law/regulations and the further development of complaints mechanisms and investigation capacity. The position will work with other IRC functional areas and programs to support our partners, sub-grantees and other agencies in fostering a work environment that minimizes the potential for abuse, exploitation and other forms of misconduct.
    Two commitments lie at the foundation of the IRC’s work: 1) our unceasing quest to serve the needs of our beneficiaries; and 2) our determination to meet the requirements of our donors as trusted stewards of their resources. This position will play a key role in meeting these challenges by furthering a critical mission of the Ethics and Compliance Unit – to safeguard our employees, beneficiaries, staff and resources from misconduct and abuse in challenging and high-risk operating environments through investigating allegations of fraud, collusion and corruption in the use of the grant funds. As the investigations will involve transactions, individuals and entities in the field, the position requires extensive travel.
    Position is based in Nairobi, Kenya with responsibilities primarily for investigations in East and West Africa.
    Major Responsibilities:

    Undertake investigations of alleged fraud, waste, financial corruption, and any other type of misconduct, ensuring objectivity, impartiality and fairness throughout investigative processes in accordance with generally recognized international investigative standards and IRC guidelines;
    Formulate investigation plans, review and analyze all information to determine its relevance and reliability, conduct interviews of staff and other involved parties, record interviews, obtain and analyze potential documentary and electronic evidence, conduct investigative research, prepare draft investigation reports, and present investigative results in a clear written form;
    Prepare reports and ad hoc briefs pertaining to investigations in coordination with the Senior Director of Investigations and the Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer and others as appropriate;
    Prepare recommendations for corrective action and improved controls and effectiveness or efficiency of IRC operations;
    Support the preparation of work plans and the prioritization of investigative work in consultation with Ethics and Compliance Unit management. Monitor and assist the work of contracted specialists as appropriate;
    Participate in developing and revising compliance-related best practices and lessons learned from investigative work.

    Working Relationships:
    Position Reports to: Senior Director of Investigations
    Position directly supervises: Investigators
    Other Internal and/or external contacts

    Internal: Headquarters departments, international and U.S. program operations
    External: International representatives, partners, vendors, service providers and external auditors as needed

    Job Requirements

    Education: Bachelor’s degree required in business, accounting, criminal justice or related field.
    Certificates, licenses or advanced degrees in law, accounting or computer forensics an advantage: (CFE/CFF/CPA/CA/CCEP)

    Work Experience:

    8-10+ years of international fraud investigations experience (including substantive experience in developing countries and insecure environments)
    Experience in the nonprofit, NGO sectors or grant-supported organizations, or the inspector general function within a large government organization
    Experience conducting fraud, collusion, corruption, and other types of investigations in challenging environments, and in the locations where the IRC operates;
    Experience leading investigations of complex fraud, collusion and procurement fraud in government programs, NGO programs or the equivalent;
    Experience working with investigation teams in remote locations and insecure environments;
    Experience investigating vendor and supplier collusion;
    Experience examining forensic evidence; electronic evidence and working with computer forensic and accounting forensic specialists;
    Extensive experience conducting interviews of witnesses and subjects in multicultural environments
    Travel to insecure environments required
    Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
    Fraud Investigation Principles and Techniques, including Procurement Fraud, Bribery, Collusion and Corruption
    Sexual Exploitation and Abuse investigation and interviewing experience preferred
    Excellent judgment and discretion
    Fluency in French or Arabic a significant plus
    Extensive Interviewing skills and the ability to interview both witnesses and subjects
    Experience with computer and accounting forensic specialists (having such expertise a plus)
    Project Management
    Communications – Written and Oral English
    Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work successfully with internal functional units and operations
    Excellent writing and report drafting skills
    Data Analysis
    MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and VISIO
    Demonstrated experience and a successful track record working with minimal direct supervision

    Working Environment:
    Position is based in Nairobi, Kenya with responsibilities primarily for investigations in East and West Africa
    Travel 50% or more to developing countries including insecure environments

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  • Gender Equality Regional Advisor, East Africa

    Gender Equality Regional Advisor, East Africa

    Requisition ID: req2230
    Sector: Gender
    Job Overview/Summary: The Gender Equality (GE) Regional Advisor will be a key member of the GE Unit working in the East Africa region. In this role, the GE Regional Advisor will support efforts for country teams to ensure appropriate and significant gender integration into their internal operations and programs. This position will be based in the International Hub (IHUB) office in Nairobi – with significant travel between the countries in the East Africa region (Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda, Yemen, and Zimbabwe).
    The position will be responsible for guiding country offices in applying principles of gender equality in all operational policies and practices, and will help country staff to set meaningful and targeted goals for more gender equitable internal practices. The position will be responsible for designing and implementing gender equality training and leading office-wide initiatives to spark internal culture change and a universal understanding of gender equal practices for the workplace. The GE Regional Advisor may also adapt or develop tools to support gender analysis and program design for the country offices, and support the staff in applying these methods in their work. The position will work to support the documentation and sharing of best GE practices in their country or regional context to enable GE learning and understanding across country staff. The GE Regional Advisor may also be responsible for contributing to special initiatives that advance female national staff, including supporting women’s staff groups, advocacy and research, and collaboration with other organizations and sectors serving refugees. The GE Regional Advisor will report to both the Senior Director of the GE Team and the East Africa Regional Director.
    Major Responsibilities:

    Work with regional and country leadership to develop and adapt proven and innovative approaches to promoting and building an inclusive and equal office culture and environment.
    Build GE capacity and understanding in the regional and country offices to ensure adequate knowledge across staff on basic GE principles, mechanisms, and language.
    In collaboration with key regional and country human resources staff, review,modify, design and support implementation of key processes, practices and tools currently used across the regional offices to help guide more gender equitable HR policies and practices – with emphasis on recruitment and retention of female staff.
    Liaise with regional safety and security advisors, to work for more gender equal country risk analyses and safety trainings to allow for improved recognition of women-specific security concerns.
    Coordinate with other GE Technical Advisors in the different technical units to support country staff in understanding and applying approaches to delivering more gender equitable and accessible programming.
    Serve as a hub of gender knowledge for the regional and country teams to provide gender technical knowledge and expertise, to monitor new practices, and document the results.
    Other gender related support as requested.

    Key Working Relationships:

    Direct Reporting: Senior Director, Gender Equality Team
    Indirect Reporting: Regional Director, East Africa Region
    Partnership and Consultation: Regional HR Director, Regional Women’s Protection & Empowerment ( WPE) Technical Advisor, and Regional Safety and Security Advisor

    Other Internal and/or external contacts:

    Internal: Country Directors, Country HR and Security Leads
    External: IRC Organizational Partners, Donors, and IASC Cluster Groups

    Job Requirements:

    Education: Graduate degree in social sciences with concentration on gender or women’s studies preferred; Bachelors Degree required. Background or extensive understanding of humanitarian assistance.
    Work Experience: minimum of 5 years of experience in the humanitarian or development sector with proven track record of integrating gender equality outcomes in operations and humanitarian programs.

    Field Experience: At least 2 years field experience in humanitarian settings in the East Africa region.
    Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

    Demonstrated expertise in developing gender analysis and program design tools
    Demonstrated experience/understanding of organizational development and/or HR policies and practices
    Effectiveness in bridging practical guidance and conceptual frameworks
    Experience in developing and administering gender trainings, ability to communicate technical expertise and standards, and implement best practice approaches
    Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to develop positive relationships with local and remote team members at multiple levels in the organization
    Ability to work independently and with multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams
    Excellence in oral and written communication skills
    Able to transfer technical knowledge and skills, and transform attitudes to improve gender equality

    Language Skills: Proficiency in English required, Swahili desired
    Working Environment: Standard office work environment, travel up to 50% depending on location base

  • Senior Field Coordinator

    Senior Field Coordinator

    Kakuma  was established in 1992 and is the largest and third oldest camp in Kenya and it host about 192,000 Refugees majority being South Sudanese, followed by Somalis and others.  The Camp has more than 10 different nationalities at present. Most refugees and asylum seekers who arrived at Kakuma in the last few years are staying with relatives but some have been settled outside in  a new settlement called Kalubeyi some 15 kilomters outside Kakuma.The IRC has implemented refugee assistance projects in Kakuma since 1992 and has been the lead health, and SGBV implementing partner in Kakuma.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  Senior 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  Senior Field Coordinator (FC) plays a key role in the overall leadership and management of the IRC Kenya Program. The senior Field Coordinator leads IRCs response in Kakuma 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  senior 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, Senior HR Coordinator, Technical Coordinators (Heath, WPE, Nutrition, Monitoring and evaluation Coordinator …etc.).  The Field Coordinator will be based in Kakuma 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 Kakuma 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 Kakuma security regulations; Document and address breaches of policy and disciplinary issues in coordination with the Security Manager.
    Monitor the Kakuma 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 Kakuma 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

    Requirements: 

    Eight or more year’s progressive management and leadership experience with an International NGO.
    Masters Degree in management, International relation, development studies and MBA Bachelor’s degree  plus 10 years of relevant experience is  Field or Humanitiarian 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.

  • Finance Manager

    Finance Manager

    Job Description
    The Financial Manager has overall responsibility for supporting the finance functions for the country program. The Finance Manager responsibilities include internal control, accounting data base management, reconciliation and verification of payment, staff training, and management, budget and treasury and cash management functions.
    Key Responsibilities

    Internal Control

    Ensures that all policies and procedures are in compliance with IRC and funding source policies, procedures, and requirements.
    As required establishes finance and supporting function policies, systems and procedures, and directs or performs their development, documentation, and implementation.
    Manages the finance staff activities and schedules to meet the financial reporting requirements and deadlines specified by New York and donors.
    Ensure that on a monthly basis balance sheet reconciliations are completed on a timely basis and those final reconciliations and trial balances are reviewed with the Sr. Finance Manager and Finance Controller.
    Closely monitors all financial activities, and keeps the Sr. Finance Manager advised of all situations which have the potential for a negative impact on internal controls or financial performance.
    Facilitates and co-ordinates external, internal, donor or government audits
    Oversees the protection of the country’s assets (cash, inventory, NEP) through the enforcement of internal control policies and procedures.
    Maintains current knowledge of local government requirements related to financial matters and ensures compliance with tax regulations and other legal requirements.

    Treasury and Cash Flow Management

    Supervises all country office bank relations and bank account activities including negotiation of fees, interest and currency exchange rates.
    In compliance with IRC policy establishes country policies regarding cash holding limits, cash movements and foreign currency holdings.
    Oversees the timely preparation, review and approval of all monthly bank account and cash reconciliation’s.
    Supervises the preparation of Cash Transfer Requests to New York and ensures that appropriate balances are maintained to facilitate grant implementation.
    Ensures the development and implementation of a plan to minimize the country’s foreign exchange exposure to currency gains and losses.
    Supervises the collection of contractual and other receivables.

    Budgets development, Operating budget update and, Prepare Donor Reports

    When necessary working with program staff to prepare grant budgets to support new proposals or realignments to ensure adequate coverage of country operating costs and NY direct and indirect costs.
    Identify any shortfalls in shared costs budget coverage and ensure new budgets cover the appropriate percentage of shared costs and review of unrestricted funding versus approved allocation.
    Assisting in the development and preparation of cost allocation processes for overarching costs that comply with donor regulations on allowable costs.
    Update quarterly CO operating budget and advise the outcome to the finance controller
    Attend all Grant Opening and Closing Meetings for all Field Office
    Preparation of donor financial reports as per the donor agreements & contracts and ensuring donor regulations are adhered to for all aspects of the operations.
    Active participation in Nairobi BvAs review meeting and providing feedback on all finance related action points and Closely monitor all grants to ensure

    Document Management

    Review internal system of record retention to ensure compliance with IRC policy and the local laws.
    Ensure maintenance of uniform standards for documentation; including forms, support documents etc.
    Ensure sufficient procedures for retention of documents; proper and systematic filing for ease of access;
    Control access to financial records to authorized staff only.

    Key Result Areas
    Strengthen and maintain the integrity of finance systems, ensuring smooth financial operations for supporting program work, updating and generating timely financial information to the management, donors, partners and other organizational levels.
    Qualifications

    A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or Finance with a recognized professional certificate in accounting such as CPA, or ACCA.
    Not less than 3 years at a senior level within the Finance Department of an international organization. Experience in the humanitarian sector will be an added advantage
    Extensive experience in working with computerized accounting systems, standard spreadsheet and database programs is an asset

    Required Experience & Competencies:

    Good written and verbal skills in the English language.
    Must be comfortable in being a proactive member of the top-management team.  Must seek to identify and communicate potential problems and propose solutions to the level of management appropriate to effect solutions.
    Must be able to function effectively in a loosely structured, but complex work environment and to set appropriate priorities and deal effectively with numerous simultaneous requirements
    Ability to carry out responsibilities independently with minimal technical support from within the program organization.
    Must be a patient and good communicator who can function in an organizational environment involving a diversity of cultures, languages, and personal interests and agendas.
    Good at role of facilitator and team player in solving problems.
    Committed to staff training and development

  • Caseworker

    Caseworker

    Job Description
    The Caseworker is responsible for meeting with all the clients visiting the center, assessing their needs, and providing them with direct services, advice, or linkages protection services if need be. The Caseworker acts as a professional and educational/business counselor and social worker, to make sure the needs of clients are met.
    Key Responsibilities.

    Meet with all clients referred to Livelihoods Resource Center for needs assessment.
    With support from other BILLY staff members, register the clients through Comm Care application.
    Provide clients with direct services, advice or linkages/referral to protection services Identify needs of women and children and refer clients to agencies within IRC network that provide specific protection and gender – based response services
    With the support of Livelihoods Officers, direct and mentor clients to livelihoods services
    Work closely with Business and apprenticeship officer to roll out Learn to earn curriculum to Business clients.
    With support from Livelihoods Senior Officer and Business Training and Apprenticeship Officer carry out job counselling.
    Ensure all documentations on reported clients and referrals made are updated, accurate, organized and well maintained.
    With support from Client Responsive Senior Officer, support in organizing and attending client feedback fora and document.
    Participate in community outreaches/awareness creation as organized by the protection team.
    Act as a professional and educational counselors and social workers to make sure the needs of clients are attended to
    Undertake any other duties as directed by the supervisor.

    Monitoring and Reporting

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

    Key Result Areas:

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

    Qualifications
    Degree in Social Work/Social Sciences/Counseling/psychology/ community Development or other related field preferred.
    Required Experience & Competencies:

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

    Please note to include at least 3 professional referees.
    Also note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
    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.

  • Programmes Intern

    Programmes Intern

    Job Details
    The NANHRI Internship Programme offers eligible applicants the opportunity to acquire direct practical experience in our work. Our Internship opportunities are offered depending on the needs and capacity of officers to receive and supervise interns. Interns are given assignments and responsibility commensurate with their academic and professional experience.
    We are inviting applications from young, dynamic, industrious and self-driven candidates to fill the internship position in the Programmes Department at the Secretariat in Nairobi, Kenya.
    MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
    To support the Programmes team in planning and executing programmatic activities in an effective, efficient and professional manner.
    KEY DUTIES

    To work closely with the Operations Manager and Programme Officers to gain knowledge, skills and experience from our work in various departments.
    Assist in planning and implementing all programmatic activities including handling logistical arrangements.
    Preparing meeting and activity reports.
    Drafting and/or translating materials for use in programmatic activities, in consultation with the Programmes staff.
    Assist in collecting and analyzing data for preparing monitoring and evaluation reports.
    Participate in departmental and organizational planning processes.
    Conduct research and prepare briefs on emerging areas within the human rights field.
    Any other duties that may be assigned by the Operations Manager and Programme Officers.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Project Management or related field from a recognized institution
    Foreign applicants MUST be elegible to work in Kenya.

    SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

    Fluency in written and spoken French and English languages.
    Excellent IT skills, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools.
    Must be able to work efficiently and independently with minimum supervision.
    Good organizational skills; a team player and flexible towards adjusting priorities.
    Strong interpersonal and inter-cultural skills and sensitivities.
    Ability to conduct research and prepare reports.
    Demonstrable commitment to social justice.

  • Investigator (French-Speaking)

    Investigator (French-Speaking)

    Sector: Compliance
    Employment Category: Regular
    Job Description
    Job Overview/Summary:
    Reporting to a Sr. Investigator, the Investigator will assist the IRC Ethics and Compliance Unit to conduct investigations of allegations involving fraud, waste, abuse and corruption, and other misconduct.  The position will support IRC programs to ensure continued vigilance with regard to the risks associated with violations of IRC’s Code of Professional Conduct and Policies the law/regulations and the further development of complaints mechanisms and investigation capacity. The position will work with other IRC functional areas and programs to support our partners, sub-grantees and other agencies in fostering a work environment that minimizes the potential for fraud, waste, abuse, corruption and other forms of misconduct.
    Two commitments lie at the foundation of the IRC’s work: 1) our unceasing quest to serve the needs of our beneficiaries; and 2) our determination to meet the requirements of our donors as trusted stewards of their resources. In connection with this latter function, the ECU is vested with the responsibility to detect, deter and investigate allegations of misuse of grant resources. This position will play a key role in meeting these challenges by furthering a critical mission of the Ethics and Compliance Unit – to safeguard our resources against fraud and other forms of abuse in challenging and high-risk operating environments. This position will serve these functions through investigating allegations of fraud, collusion and corruption in the use of the grant funds.  As the investigations will involve transactions, individuals and entities in the field, the position requires extensive travel, coordination with investigation teams, forensic specialists and external contractors as required.
    Major Responsibilities:

    Undertake investigations of alleged fraud, waste, financial corruption, misconduct, ensuring objectivity, impartiality and fairness throughout investigative processes in accordance with generally recognized international investigative standards and IRC guidelines and ECU policies and procedures;
    Formulate investigation plans, review and analyze all information to determine its relevance and reliability, conduct interviews of staff and other involved parties, record interviews, obtain and analyze potential documentary and electronic evidence, conduct investigative research, prepare draft investigation reports, and present investigative results in a clear written form;
    Prepare reports and ad hoc briefs pertaining to investigations in coordination with the Sr. Director, Investigations
    Support the preparation of work plans and the prioritization of investigative work in consultation with Compliance Unit management. Work with, monitor and assist the work of contracted specialists as appropriate
    Fluency in French is required

    Working Relationships: 
    Position Reports to: Sr. Investigator, InvestigationsPosition directly supervises: None
    Other Internal and/or external contacts
    Internal: Headquarters departments, international and U.S. program operations as needed
    External:  Vendors, service providers and external auditors and contractors as needed
    Job Requirements
    Education: Bachelor’s degree required in business, accounting, criminal justice or related field.
    Certificates, licenses or advanced degrees in law, accounting or computer forensics an advantage: (CFE/CFF/CPA/CA/CCEP)
    Work Experience:

    5+ years of international financial fraud investigations (procurement, vendor/supply chain) experience (including substantive experience in developing countries and insecure environments)
    Excellent judgment and discretion
    Experience conducting fraud, collusion, bribery and corruption investigations in challenging environments, and in the locations where the IRC operates;
    Experience leading investigations of complex fraud, collusion and procurement fraud in government programs, NGO programs or the equivalent;
    Experience working with investigation teams in distant locations and insecure environments;
    Experience examining forensic evidence; electronic evidence and working with computer forensic and accounting forensic specialists;
    Experience conducting interviews of witnesses and subjects;
    Experience in the nonprofit, NGO sectors or grant-supported organizations, or the inspector general function within a large government organization.
    Travel to insecure environments required 

    Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

    Fraud Investigation Principles and Techniques, including Procurement Fraud, Bribery, Collusion and Corruption
    Fluency in French required
    Extensive Interviewing skills and the ability to interview both witnesses and subjects
    Experience with computer and accounting forensic specialists (having such expertise a plus)
    Communications – Written and Oral English
    Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work successfully with internal functional units and operations
    Ability to work well within a team environment and adhere to reporting structures
    Excellent writing and report drafting skills
    Data Analysis
    MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and VISIO
    Demonstrated experience and a successful track record working with minimal  supervision 

    Working Environment

    Position is based in Nairobi, Kenya with a standard office work environment
    Travel could be 50% or more to developing countries including insecure environments