The Financial Manager has overall responsibility for the finance and sub-grant functions for the country program. The Finance Manager- responsibilities include internal control, field office monitoring & control, reconciliation and verification of payment, staff training & capacity building functions.
Roles for the Sub-Grant Finance Manager Job
Reconcile sub-grant financial reports
Review sub-grant financial reports from field office and provide feedback as necessary
Prepare sub-grant reconciliations for Program and Finance review and sign off
Review sub grantee cash requests
Manage and track, with IRC field finance staff, all sub-grant budgets and obligations
Inform the Sub grant finance controller of major budget fluctuations, significant overspending or under spending
Liaise with IRC Field Finance Staff to ensure completeness, correctness and accuracy of sub-grantee financial reports
Liaise with local CBOs and INGOs
Liaise with IRC Financial Controller and IRC Headquarters in regards to any sub-grant reconciliation or payment request as necessary
Conduct pre-award assessments of new sub grantees
Responsible for conducting financial and general compliance monitoring visits for sub grantees
Prepare monitoring reports and compliance work plans after each monitoring visit.
Coordinate, prepare for and conduct financial and compliance trainings and follow-up training for IRC field finance staff and sub-grantees
Work with Senior Sub grant Officer to ensure that all logistical arrangements for CBO/NGO training workshops are made and confirmed in a timely manner
Liaise with the partnership manager in identifying gaps for capacity building of the partners
Follow up on pre-assessment reviews to determine capacity needs of sub-grantees and oversee sub-grant reporting and undertake verification of reported expenditure
Review the Cash request of sub grants and ensure timely transfer of funds and review of sub-grant advanced amounts versus expenditures reported
Sub-Grant Finance Manager Job Qualifications
A Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or Finance with a recognized professional certificate in accounting such as CPA, or ACCA.
A Masters degree with a Finance concentration will be an added advantage
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
Current or previous experience within IRC in a similar role will also be an added advantage
Extensive experience in working with computerized accounting systems, standard spreadsheet and database programs.
Company Address: Address International Rescue Committee 122 East 42nd Street New York, New York 10168-1289 USA
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Sub-Grant Finance Manager
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Nurse Nutritionist
Nurse Job Responsibilities
Carry out triage of patients including screening for acute malnutrition during the mobile outreaches in the sub-counties.
Conduct consultation services to children and adults during the target mobile outreaches in the sub county in Turkana.
Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with health conditions including children with severe acute malnutrition.
Ensure essential services including deworming, Vitamin A supplementation and routine immunization services are provided to children under-fives during the outreaches.
Initiate and facilitate patient referrals to the nearby health facilities including the County referral hospital for patients who require further management/inpatient care.
Conduct Antenatal and post natal reviews for expectant mothers and lactating women during the integrated health and nutrition outreaches.
Work closely with nutritionists and the health facility staff including CHEWs and CHVs in the targeted areas of response.
Ensure that all required observations, prescribed treatment and procedures are properly carried out and documented in the patient’s cards.
Conduct regular training session for CHEWs and CHVs on basic care/management of various health conditions and follow up of patients.
Give health education to patients and clients during the outreaches.
Compile and submit monthly reports on patients treated andreferrals
Monitor and supervise proper usage of essential drugs/medical supplies
Carry out any other additional duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications for the Nurse Job
Diploma in Nursing from KMTC or recognized nurse training institution
Be registered and have a valid license from the Nursing Council of Kenya
At least 2 years working experience in a busy hospital setup.
Experience in management of children with severe acute malnutrition and medical complications desirable.
Team player and cultural sensitivity is required.
Ability to work in hardship areas (Previous emergency experience in a remote setting will be an added advantage).
Fluency in Turkana will be an added advantage.
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Supply Chain Learning & Development Advisor Economic Recovery & Development Manager
Supply Chain Learning & Development Advisor Job Responsibilities
Oversees the design, development and execution of all supply chain learning and development programs and processes
Develop Standard Operating Procedures based on documented process maps
Develop a list of core competencies required for each supply chain role, standardize supply chain job descriptions for all positions. Identify specific methods and approaches to ensure acquisition and maintenance of those competencies
Ensure that all required job aids are developed for all roles
Stay informed as to relevant skills and qualifications required by staff for effective performance, and circulate requirements and relevant information as appropriate
Conduct capacity assessments in consultation with stakeholders at the regional level, country offices and HQs; document capacity gaps and coordinate with Regional Supply Chain Directors on development plans.
Develop on-line courses and e-learning
Ensure dissemination of best practices and lessons learned across IRC country programs
Support GSC strategic initiatives with fully developed job aids and change management plans
Requirements for the Supply Chain Learning & Development Advisor Job
Minimum 10 years of progressive Supply Chain process development, organizational training development experience, and change management leadership.
Proficient at documenting process maps and developing SOPs
Knowledge of the principles of organizational development and adult learning and education.
Ability to function as a coach at all levels of Global Supply Chain
Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives, solid understanding of change management practices
Strong collaborator and influencer with effective interpersonal and analytical skills who is able to work seamlessly across countries, cultures, and organizational units
Able to work effectively in a matrix organizational structure
Fluency in English required, proficiency in French and Arabic is a plus.
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Advisor, Supply Chain Learning and Development
Background/IRC Summary: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
Job Overview/Summary: The Advisor, Learning and Development develops the global vision for supply chain staff across IRC. This role is responsible for mapping learning requirements, developing training best practices including train-the trainer models, and developing support tools in the form of SOPs, computer based training modules and job aids for supply chain staff to successfully accomplish their roles. This person leads the design of change management to ensure successful adoption of global initiatives and monitors the implementation and ongoing successful use of systems, processes, and tools across IRC and establishes follow-up mechanisms.
Major Responsibilities:
Oversees the design, development and execution of all supply chain learning and development programs and processes
Develop Standard Operating Procedures based on documented process maps
Develop a list of core competencies required for each supply chain role, standardize supply chain job descriptions for all positions. Identify specific methods and approaches to ensure acquisition and maintenance of those competencies
Ensure that all required job aids are developed for all roles
Stay informed as to relevant skills and qualifications required by staff for effective performance, and circulate requirements and relevant information as appropriate
Conduct capacity assessments in consultation with stakeholders at the regional level, country offices and HQs; document capacity gaps and coordinate with Regional Supply Chain Directors on development plans.
Develop on-line courses and e-learning
Ensure dissemination of best practices and lessons learned across IRC country programs
Support GSC strategic initiatives with fully developed job aids and change management plans
Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: Chief Global Supply Chain OfficerPosition directly supervises: n/a
Indirect Reporting: n/aOther Internal and/or external contacts:
Internal: Regional Supply Chain Directors, Global Procurement team, Country supply chain staff, HR, IPD leadership
External: 3rd party institutional learning partners
Job Requirements:
Minimum 10 years of progressive Supply Chain process development, organizational training development experience, and change management leadership.
Proficient at documenting process maps and developing SOPs
Knowledge of the principles of organizational development and adult learning and education.
Ability to function as a coach at all levels of Global Supply Chain
Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives, solid understanding of change management practices
Strong collaborator and influencer with effective interpersonal and analytical skills who is able to work seamlessly across countries, cultures, and organizational units
Able to work effectively in a matrix organizational structure
Fluency in English required, proficiency in French and Arabic is a plus.
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Nutrition Assistant Research and Policy Analyst
He/she will be responsible for day to day data compilation.
Nutrition Assistant Job Key Responsibilities
Implementation of the emergency nutrition response in the selected location while ensuring adherence to the stipulated protocol
Implementation of outpatient therapeutic program of severely acute malnourished children under fives.Implementation of supplementary feeding of the moderately malnourished under-fives ,pregnant and Lactating women
Implement comprehensive Maternal Infant and young Child nutrition and Baby friendly community initiatives(BFCI) approaches
Support capacity building and OJT for MOH staff and CHWs through identification of capacity gaps and carrying out refresher trainings.
Monitor and review nutrition supplies and equipment movements such as deliveries, storage, transport and utilization at thesite level
Offer nutrition support through counselling to individuals with medical complications including comprehensive care clinic clients
Conduct Mass screening for children under-fives regularly in collaboration with community health volunteers.
Compile and submit donor and IRC Nutrition program weekly, biweekly and monthly report of all activities implemented.
Liaise with supply Chain Department in logistical program supplies, procurement and monitor supply controlSupport MOH on DQAs
Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications for the Nutrition Assistant Job
Hold a Certificate in Food Nutrition and dietetics from recognized institution
Must be registered with KNDI.
At least 1years experience within an INGO in
Experience of Maternal infant and young child nutrition with strong BFHI/BFCI approaches
Experience in nutrition survey and assessment
Proven analytical, communication/ negotiation skills and
Experience in report writing and excellent computer skills
Ability to work in hardship areas(previous experience in a camp setting will be an added advantage)
Flexible and positive personality.
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Entrepreneurship Support Officers
Key Responsibilities
Support in conducting Training Needs Assessments (TNAs), identifying county-specific gaps and needs, and adjust business skills/VSLA training modules accordingly
Provide technical support and quality assurance oversight to the county-level Trainers of Trainers (ToTs) in their delivery of business skills/VSLA trainings and business development support implementation
Support the community trainers/ToTs in session plan development, quality report writing and mentoring/coaching of youth
Monitor county-level data collection to ensure quality data gathering and analysis
Support the Entrepreneurship Coordinator in managing training budgets and developing monthly work plans
Coordinate VSLA management across counties, including recruiting new VSLAs and assuring the quality of monitoring of existing VSLA groups
With the support of the Entrepreneurship Coordinator, link youth to youth friendly financial services
Provide reports as required
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, Masters Degree preferred.
Experience working with youth programs
Excellent report writing skills
A solid foundation in the fundamentals of entrepreneurship
Preference will be given to an individual who as exposure to Youth Financial inclusion/Business Development services and/or Financial services.
Basic Requirements
A broad understanding of the state of entrepreneurial activity of youth, the social and cultural influences affecting youth workforce and barriers to enterprise start up by the youth
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Good training and facilitation skills
Proven ability to work effectively in a number of teams, in a multi-cultural context where teams may be geographically dispersed
Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team
Considerable problem solving and decision making skills
Flexible, adaptable and able to effectively execute a range of job duties
Minimum four (4) years of experience in working with or for the financial services sector
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Senior Finance Manager
The Sr. Financial Manager-Budget & compliance has overall responsibility for the finance and grant management functions for the country program. The Sr. Finance Manager-Budget & Compliance responsibilities include internal control, donors report, operating budget update, proposal budget development, and staff training &management functions.
Responsibilities for the Senior Finance Manager Job
Budgets development, Operating budget update and, Prepare Donor Reports
Is the principal liaison with IRC NY on all finance, accounting, grant budget management, and cash management matters
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.
Operating budget – Working on the formulation of annual operating budgets, operating budget reforecast.
Review operating budgets of the allocated filed sites.
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 that no grants are overspent or under spent through checking of over/under expenditure on the Budget vs. Actual prepared by the Finance Officer
Review of actual vs. budget results to ensure maximum utilization of budgeted amounts and to provide recommendations for realignments as required.
Ensure that BvAs are provided to relevant parties on time and accurately by the 15th of every month.
Supervisor the senior finance office budget & compliance for timely submission
Be a focal person for all grant reporting and budget development.
Submit accurate and timely donors report to relevant staffs
Training & Staff Management
Develops and implements a training program for the country’s international and national finance staff to ensure staff development and minimize IRC’s exposure when staff are absent or depart.
Maintains current job descriptions for all positions within the finance group.
Ensures comprehensive and constructive performance reviews are completed on a timely basis and facilitates discussion of performance and career options with all country finance staff.
Oversees training and technical support to country program, logistics and administrative staff for skills improvement in the areas of accounting, reporting and internal control.
Manages the finance staff activities and schedules to meet the financial reporting requirements and deadlines specified by New York and donors.
Financial reporting, Internal Controls & Audit management
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.
Closely monitors all financial activities, and keeps the Finance Controller advised of all situations which have the potential for a negative impact on internal controls or financial performance.
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.
Establishes country policies on advance payments, credit terms, and use of bank payment instruments.
Designs, implements, and monitors systems, procedures and reporting necessary to maintain on current basis accurate forecasts of cash requirements for meeting future spending, including commitments entered into and which obligate IRC to future spending.
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.
Develops schedules and performs or supervises the completion of country internal control audits, and initiates actions necessary to correct internal control weaknesses.
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.
Senior Finance Manager Job Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or Finance with a recognized professional certificate in accounting such as CPA, or ACCA.
A Master’s degree with a Finance concentration will be an added advantage
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
Current or previous experience within IRC in a similar role will also be an added advantage
Extensive experience in working with computerized accounting systems, standard spreadsheet and database programs.
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.
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Grants & Budgets Manager
Budgeting
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work closely with the finance team to maintain, update and develop budgeting and expenditure planning tools to ensure efficient planning and spending
Monitor the program budgets and expenditure in the IRC BVA system
Assist in realignment exercises as needed
Conduct review of budgeting and actual expenditures and develop guidelines to better estimate expenditures during budgeting
Consolidating budget inputs and linking to the donor format for onward review by the Grants Coordinator, Finance Controller and Regional
Finance Controller
Program Cycle Management
Manage all donor reporting program cycle management schedules, and lead all program cycle management meeting including Grant Opening/Closing meetings, Budget v. Actual meetings, etc. and conduct follow up
Support the Grants Coordinator to develop, roll out and maintain program tracking tools to ensure all sector indicators report monthly progress, and identify and share gaps with project coordinators
Monitor grant-specific spending by budget holder
Create grants management documents for new grants
Create and manage M&E schedule and compliance overview for each grant
Reporting
Lead reporting process, coordinating with in-country staff for updates and HQ for approvals before submission to the donor.
Ensure that reports to donors are submitted on time; that reports are coherent and accurate (quarterly, interim or final reports)
Proposals:
Support the coordination of proposal development, working with program staff and ensuring proper review at the HQ level, gathering input from technical coordinators, technical advisors, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation manager, and the Regional Unit.
Review budgets, write budget narratives, edit proposals, and ensure proper proposal and grant management procedures are followed.
Liaise with NY and UK grant units in order to ensure proposals meet internal standards, apply IRC Program Framework principles and are donor compliant
Participate in all internal program strategy meetings with senior management team
Support the realization of key grants-related milestones and activities within the Somalia Strategic Action Plan
Donor Compliance
Ensure that grants are implemented in compliance with IRC and relevant donor regulations
Maintain and update all hard- and soft-copy grant files related to proposals.
Ensure that partnership and sub-grant related administrative processes and procedures are consistently implemented throughout the program, including pre-award compliance checks, agreements, and disbursements and reporting.
Training And Capacity Building
Create staff training curriculums and presentations for reporting, BvAs and compliance
Offer training and capacity building to all IRC and local partners staff on program reporting and IRC program specific documents
Ensure that all staff are aware of and integrate the IRC outcomes and evidence framework into all programs
Keep informed on monitoring and evaluation techniques and support tools which can be shared with program staff.
Administrative/Other
Act as main point of contact for New York and UK offices, ensuring HQ staff are kept abreast of important issues affecting the country program’s portfolio.
Additional responsibilities as needed
Professional Standards:
IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Global Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field ( International affairs, development, finance, accounting) with strong record of academic performance
At least 2 years of international work experience in the Africa region
Demonstrated experience in grants management or program development
Advanced knowledge of working and budgeting in Excel
Working knowledge of USG (USAID/OFDA), European (ECHO, SV), DFID and UN donor regulations, procedures and compliance requirements
Professional report writing experience for major donors, including: ECHO, USAID/OFDA, UNICEF, UNHCR, SV and private funders.
In-depth understanding of grants management procedures the grants cycle, procurement and financial best practices is a strong advantage
Fluent in English, preferably conversational in a second UN language
Knowledge of the Somali language and context is a strong advantage, but not required
Able to work well both within a team and independently, in a challenging and fast-moving multicultural environment.
Good communicator with strong organizational, time management and analytical skills
Excellent computer skills and competency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
Excellent organizational skills and ability to determine priorities and meet multiple deadlines
Willingness to travel to Somalia
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Nurse – Hagadera Consultancy for Training Needs Assessments for Refugees and Host Community in Dadaab
Job Purpose/ObjectiveTo provide holistic specialized or general nursing services to both inpatient and out patients within the hospital specialized unit or Health post.
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse is directly responsible to the Hospital Nursing Officer In Charge and will carry out the following duties:
Programming
The clinical nurse shall work in specific ward/Health post/specialized unit assigned and would therefore work as both supervisor and team leader of the national and refugee staff.
Prepare for and assist the doctors during clinical procedures whenever required.
Ensure that all required observations, prescribed treatment and procedures are properly carried out and documented on patient’s charts.
Carry out minor surgical procedures, screening, admissions, consultation, resuscitation and stabilization of clients in management of clinical emergencies.
Provide effective reproductive health services based on all pillars of safe motherhood to ensure best maternal child outcome.
Implement community health strategy in collaboration with key stakeholders.
Refer to the doctor in charge or to the doctor on call relevant information such as patient’s status and laboratory results, which would assist in proper clinical management.
Assist patients with activities of daily living while in the ward/clinic.
Maintaining psychological well beings through reassurance to patients peri operative.
Observe and maintain infection prevention policy daily and ensure safe work environment.
Arrange and submit weekly/monthly ward or unit work schedule, plan daily duties and responsibilities for both national and refugee staff and leave plans to ensure adequate coverage.
Convene ward/unit meetings and attend important hospital or department meetings.
Escort patients during referral when necessary and facilitate acquisition of legal travel documents.
Do hospital coverage and on-call as required.
Participate in camp health surveys/campaigns as required.
Reporting and communication
Compile and submit quarterly inventory return/requisition of all drugs and supplies.
Conduct regular training session for national and refugee staff on basic nursing care/management of various ward cases, documentation and infection prevention.
Provide individualized health education and counseling related to health maintainance and disease prevention.
Attend and facilitate Continuous Medical Education.
Compile and submit weekly/monthly HIS reports.
Monitor and supervise proper usage of supplies as well as maintain adequate supplies and buffer stock.
Operations
Perform managerial and administrative functions in assigned wards/unit by participating in recruitment, capacity building, and appraisal and disciplinary of supervisees.
Maintain equipments in good condition and submit regular inventory report of the same.
Maintain and update key registers in the assigned area and documentation of client assessment, nursing diagnosis and outcomes while ensuring confidential records.
Ensure that all admissions, discharges, transfers and deaths are properly recorded as they occur and participate in respective audits.
Report any significant changes in operations to the supervisor.
Carry out any other additional duties relevant to job description as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Key Result Areas
Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation of nursing care services and other related activities within the allocated ward/unit.
Required Qualifications:
Kenya Registered and/or Community Health Nurse from a recognized Nursing Training Institution.
Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya with valid practicing licence
At least 2 years’ experience
NGO experience in a similar setup is an added advantage
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WPE Manager Senior Training Coordination Officer-Dadaab
Job Purpose/Objective
The WPE/GBV Manager will be the focal point for IRC’s GBV program in Hagadera. With technical support from the GBV Coordinator and GBV Technical Unit, the GBV Manager will be responsible for implementing the GBV program in Hagadera refugee camp and ensuring that the goals and objectives of the program are met.
He/She will provide technical and line management oversight to the field-based staff of GBV. The position reports to the WPE Coordinator in Nairobi.
Key Responsibilities
Programming
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 principals 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.
Conduct/participate in 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.
Ensure that the profile of the program and staff are maintained at the appropriate level and GBV staffs’ performance is managed in line with IRC practices and policies. The position line manages two GBV officers in Hagadera and Kambioos Camps
Support the development of strategic partnerships with local organizations 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 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 GBV Coordinator, DDP, Grants Unit and HQ Technical Unit, play a leading role in the development of proposals
Staff and Community Capacity Building
Design and implement staff training plans for national and refugee team members.
Develop, conduct, and supervise trainings on GBV including basic counseling, clinical management of rape, GBV basics, and key GBV resources for partners, community members, and service providers.
Collaborate with the health team managers (clinical services, Nurtrition, Community health and HIV) to ensure that staff are well trained on GBV and support to survivors.
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 the GBV Working Group Meetings at camp levels and Dadaab level.
Ensure GBV response and prevention are incorporated into other sectors and humanitarian activities, through trainings, advocacy and other mentoring or support.
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.
Recommend and implement a capacity building plan for project staff.
Ensure GBV staff understands and follows IRC and donor Policies and Procedures.
Requirements
3 years program management experience, including at least 1 year in a humanitarian context with GBV focusMA/S or equivalent in social science, humanities or related degree
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 writing is preferred
Fluency in English. Somali language preference.
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