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  • Global Recruitment Adviser

    Global Recruitment Adviser

    The incumbent of this position will be primary responsible to recruit for the positions based in the Central and West Africa Region.
    Main Responsibilities

    Manage end-to-end recruitment process and deliver outstanding service to NRC hiring managers and candidates
    Develop a recruitment plan together with hiring manager for each recruitment and translate requirements into a solution-based recruitment strategy
    Provide advice and direction to hiring managers, HR staff and candidates about the entire hiring process, build those relationships effectively being a trusted adviser to both NRC staff and candidates
    Thoroughly assess candidates to ensure suitability for the role; evaluate and screen submitted applications, conduct interviews and perform assessment tests
    Ensure effective candidate management through ongoing communications regarding questions, updates and status during the recruitment; ensure candidates are treated with the utmost care throughout their process
    Identify and escalate any potential or actual issues/risks with delivering recruitment services
    Ensure effective sourcing and selection support based on knowledge of NRC programmes and context
    Build an effective candidate pool and maintain active relationship with pipelines of talent for current and future opportunities
    Maintain knowledge of the constantly changing environment of the marketplace relative to the sourcing and recruitment of qualified humanitarian professionals
    Ensure compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, procedures, tools, minimum standards, personal data protection rules and regulations and adhere to service level metrics to enable operational excellence

    Professional Competencies

    Experience in operating global recruitment including sourcing, competency-based interviews, talent pools, and use of selection techniques
    Experience working in an international organization
    Highest level of customer service orientation, strong drive and “can-do attitude”
    Commitment to humanitarian principles and values and ability to convey them
    Understanding of the importance of a strong employer brand in recruitment and ideally experience in employer branding
    Tech savvy, comfortable communicating virtually and learning new office tools, keeping abreast of advances in technology and social media
    Minimum Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
    Experience recruiting in Central & West Africa region
    Fluency in both English and French, written and verbal
    Certification in psychometric tools, preferably tests from Cut-e, is an asset

    Personal Qualities
    To be successful in this role, you need to have a high degree of integrity, sense of urgency, attention to detail and quality standards – with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines effectively. Excellent organizational skills and ability to communicate appropriately with people of all levels are also required. You have a positive attitude with an understanding that priorities might change and flexibility is key to deliver in a dynamic work situation. A good sense of humour would be an asset!

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  • Regional Innovation Garage Lead EA & Yemen Regional Head of HR – East Africa & Yemen

    Regional Innovation Garage Lead EA & Yemen Regional Head of HR – East Africa & Yemen

    All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes shall guide our actions and relationships.
    Job Responsibilities
    Generic responsibilities

    Scoping of work: responsible for scoping the portfolio of projects for the Garage.
    Product development: responsible for managing a well performing team of innovators to deliver the Garage’s innovation portfolio.
    Networking and representation and advocacy: responsible for exploring possible collaboration opportunities with other actors (humanitarian, private sector, academia, donors), representing NRC in relevant fora.
    Conceptualising and testing new approaches: responsible for ensuring that new approaches are conceptualised and tested based on identified promising practice in NRC and from other actors.
    Documenting what works and sharing learning: responsible for putting in place a sound framework to measure progress of the Garage portfolio in line with NRC’s innovation approach.
    Technical support: responsible for ensuring that technical support is available for innovators developing projects in the Garage.
    Fundraising: Responsible for resource mobilisation in support of innovation in the Garage.

    Specific responsibilities

    Lead on the development and delivery of Innovation Garage strategy and operationalize its vision in consultation with the EaY Regional Management Team and HO
    Ensure a clear understanding within the organization the role and mutual benefits of engaging in the Innovation Garage
    Document innovation case studies from across the Region and share lessons from Innovation Garage widely within NRC
    Conduct networking, represent and communicate the work of the Innovation Garage with external stakeholders
    Training: provide colleagues at regional and country level with training in innovation best practice and NRC methodologies, processes and tools.
    Assistance: support regional and country office colleagues in the identification and design of innovative solutions and their further development, as appropriate.
    Portfolio management: manage the innovation portfolio of the region, providing periodic updates to senior management on status and progress.

    Professional competencies
    These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.

    Relevant Qualification to Master’s Level in a relevant field
    Minimum 5 years of relevant Manager/Adviser experience Experience from leading scoping exercises
    Experience in product development using agile methodologies
    Experience in leading teams of technical experts
    Experience engaging and negotiating with a variety of stakeholders
    Able to represent organisation at a strategic level
    Knowledge of innovation best practice and methodologies
    Practical experience of scaling innovation in a challenging context
    Understanding of use of technology and digital tools in support of innovation
    The ability to code is an asset.
    Fluency in English, both written and verbal. French, Arabic and/or Spanish is an asset.

    Behavioural competencies
    The following competencies are essential for this position:

    Empowering and building trust
    Working with people
    Communicating with impact and respect
    Coping with change
    Leadership
    Driving process
    This role is on a 6 month contract.

    Extra Information
    Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya – the East Africa & Yemen Regional Office
    Travel: up to 50% within region and other travel outside of region if required
    Duration of contract: 6 months with probability extension subject to good performance and availability of funding

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  • Regional Investigation Specialist – East Africa and Yemen

    Regional Investigation Specialist – East Africa and Yemen

    Background
    All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s values. To be dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable are attitudes and beliefs that guide our actions and relationships. 
    NRC in the East Africa & Yemen Region prides itself on being a leader in the service of refugees, internally displaced people and displacement communities. We strive to be a rapid responder and a pioneer in Hard to Reach areas. We unlock durable solutions and make deliberate efforts towards a more sustainable impact in our programming. 
    We aim to deliver the best possible service through commitment to our regional hallmarks: evidence based programming; advocating for change; cash and markets-based programming; driving innovation; collaborating with other actors for greater impact; integrating our programmes to achieve synergy and maximum efficiency; and valuing staff diversity.
    The main purpose of this position is to be responsible for supporting and conducting internal investigations in the region, in coordination with the HO Anti-Corruption and Investigation Specialist and relevant regional and country office staff. The Regional Investigation Specialist will mainly conduct and advise on administrative, internal investigations into allegations of misconduct, but also on other potential violations of NRC’s rules and regulations as needed. The Regional Investigation Specialist is responsible for providing expert advice and to actively contribute to NRC’s wider learning on corruption risk reduction specifically, but also on other areas such as on PSEA as advised by the technical line.
    The position of the Regional Investigations Specialist should secure independence by providing investigations that are ethical and free of conflict of interest and in turn, provide assurance to the affected communities, the organisation, and donors that complaints, allegations and incidents are investigated and resolved effectively, in a timely manner and without bias or prejudice, as well as ensuring confidentiality in sensitive cases. The Regional Investigations Specialist may be required to operate outside of the assigned region to manage or advise on high-risk investigations, relieve the pressure of high caseloads for other investigators or cover leave in other regions.
    The incumbent will work closely with the Global Risk Management Section, the Regional Management Group, NRC Country Directors, and a variety of staff across NRC programmes in the region. She/he will report to the Regional Office, and have a strong technical line to the Head Office Anti-corruption and Investigation Specialist on technical aspects of investigations, investigation plans and casework, and to the Head of Protection against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Safeguarding on all SEA cases and PSEA efforts.
    Role and responsibilities
    Generic responsibilities

    Ensure a strategic and compliant approach to investigations procedures in accordance with the NRC investigation routines.
    Prepare investigation plans in coordination with the HO Anti-Corruption & Investigation Specialist and the Head of PSEA.
    Conduct fair and transparent internal investigations in accordance with agreed plans and complete investigation reports with clear responsive recommendations.
    Support, guide and oversee or manage investigations remotely that are being conducted by NRC staff in Country Offices in line with NRC standards.
    Conduct training to reinforce investigation capacities in the region and provide guidance to employees as potential whistle-blowers.
    Advise and train NRC managers and staff on prevention and reduction of fraud, corruption, and dishonest loss in collaboration with the RO and CO Risk and Compliance units and on PSEA in collaboration with the HO PSEA Unit.
    Actively promote anti-corruption and PSEA best practises and contribute to the NRC global learning by sharing success stories, system gaps and risk patterns.
    Support the corruption risk identification and assessment processes for country offices in collaboration with the RO and CO Risk and Compliance units.

    Specific responsibilities
    These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus, and type of intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly.

    Assess initial reports of possible misconduct in line with NRC guidelines.
    When required, travel to carry out high-quality, internal investigations in country offices in the region or other NRC locations, including documentation analysis, interviews of witness’s and suspects and other investigative actions. Position may require extensive travel.
    In consultation with other NRC regional positions, the HO Anti-Corruption and Investigations Specialist, the HO PSEA Unit, and other relevant Head Office staff, coordinate due process and help promote compliance with NRC polices and processes.
    Prepare regular analysis reports for regional management, the HO Anti-Corruption and Investigation Specialist, and the HO Head of PSEA, outlining trends and highlighting specific issues related to investigations and corruption in the region.
    Train, coach, and mentor country office staff with investigations responsibility 
    Contribute to the development of capacity building programmes, including but not limited to Code of Conduct, investigations and Anti-Corruption.
    Roll out capacity building and learning while in country offices.
    Support high risk investigations, offload large caseloads or cover leave/absence in other offices or regions upon request and in line with NRC procedures

    Competencies
    Professional competencies
    These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.
    Generic professional competencies:

    University degree/Police Academy in investigations, law or other related field, or significant training and experience in the field of investigations
    Formal training and/or certification in investigative methodology (ACFE, CIP)
    At least 5 years investigative experience
    Fluency in written and spoken English. Arabic and French would and added advantage. 

    Context/Specific skills, knowledge, and experience:

    Knowledge of the context in the East Africa and Yemen region desirable
    Fluency in the working language of any of the region’s COs. English is a requirment and Arabic would be an added advantage 
    Experience with administrative investigations
    Management experience in the humanitarian sector.
    Relevant international work experience, ideally in conflict or post-conflict settings
    Experience of a survivor centered approach in sexual misconduct case work
    Clear ethical focus, high integrity, and ability to confidentially handle sensitive information

    Behavioural competencies
    NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies and the following are essential for this position:

    Analytical thinking
    Communicating with impact and respect
    Initiating action and change
    Working with people
    Handling insecure environments

    Extra Information
    Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa and Yemen Regional Office
    Travel: up to 50% within region and other travel outside of region if required
    Duration of contract: 1 year with extension subject to good performance

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  • HR Coordinator WASH Officer – Civil Engineer ICLA Coordinator

    HR Coordinator WASH Officer – Civil Engineer ICLA Coordinator

    Job responsibilities:

    Align, implement and maintain NRC HR systems, policies and procedures and ensure they are implemented in accordance with NRC policy and guidelines. In so doing ensure that the HR policies and procedures in Kenya are in consistent with local government laws and good practice
    Give technical guidance and support to HR staff in Kenya.
    Guide Country Management Group and line managers on HR processes such as recruitment; induction; staff development; performance management.
    Update staff on HR policies, processes and procedures.
    Coordinate and advice on all recruitment and selection in liaison with line managers and through NRC People and other channels.
    Coordinate clearance of staff including exit interviews and final dues payments
    Align/design, implement and maintain an effective and efficient staff record and filing system including contracts, leave, medical, archiving etc
    Be the contact person related to medical evacuation of national staff in Kenya
    Ensure timely remittance and proper filing of statutory deductions such as NHIF, NSSF, PAYE, Insurances and Pension
    Manage staff benefits schemes like medical, insurance, pension and provident funds schemes
    Coordinate and plan for staff care initiatives when needed
    Ensure timely processing of the payroll for Kenya offices
    In consultation with the Country Director and Area Managers, address staff grievances and disciplinary measures
    Coordinate all NRC staff development plans in accordance with NRC Handbook and decisions taken by the management in Kenya
    Ensure staff sign necessary employment documentation on an annual basis.
    Assist the CD and/or Area Managers with any necessary restructuring processes.

    Job competencies:

    Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or Administration and/or Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management
    Understanding of the relevant laws and statutory requirements
    Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
    IHRM membership
    Experience from working as a HR Coordinator in a humanitarian/recovery context
    Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
    Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
    Knowledge about own manager skills/profile
    Fluency in English, both written and verbal

    Behavioral competencies:

    Managing resources to optimize results
    Managing performance and development
    Empowering and building trust
    Planning and delivering results
    Initiating action and change

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  • Human Resources Coordinator, Kenya Program

    Human Resources Coordinator, Kenya Program

    Job responsibilities:

    Align, implement and maintain NRC HR systems, policies and procedures and ensure they are implemented in accordance with NRC policy and guidelines. In so doing ensure that the HR policies and procedures in Kenya are in consistent with local government laws and good practice
    Give technical guidance and support to HR staff in Kenya.
    Guide Country Management Group and line managers on HR processes such as recruitment; induction; staff development; performance management.
    Update staff on HR policies, processes and procedures.
    Coordinate and advice on all recruitments and selection in liaison with line managers and through NRC People and other channels.
    Coordinate clearance of staff including exit interviews and final dues payments
    Align/design, implement and maintain an effective and efficient staff record and filing system including contracts, leave, medical, archiving etc
    Be the contact person related to medical evacuation of national staff in Kenya
    Ensure timely remittance and proper filing of statutory deductions such as NHIF, NSSF, PAYE, Insurances and Pension
    Manage staff benefits schemes like medical, insurance, pension and provident funds schemes
    Coordinate and plan for staff care initiatives when needed
    Ensure timely processing of the payroll for Kenya offices
    In consultation with the Country Director and Area Managers, address staff grievances and disciplinary measures
    Coordinate all NRC staff development plans in accordance with NRC Handbook and decisions taken by the management in Kenya
    Ensure staff sign necessary employment documentation on an annual basis.
    Assist the CD and/or Area Managers with any necessary restructuring processes.

    Job competencies:

    Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or Administration and/or Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management
    Understanding of the relevant laws and statutory requirements
    Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
    IHRM membership
    Experience from working as a HR Coordinator in a humanitarian/recovery context
    Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
    Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
    Knowledge about own manager skills/profile
    Fluency in English, both written and verbal

    Behavioral competencies:

    Managing resources to optimize results
    Managing performance and development
    Empowering and building trust
    Planning and delivering results
    Initiating action and change

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  • Education Technical Project Assistant Education Coordinator, Kakuma

    Education Technical Project Assistant Education Coordinator, Kakuma

    Job Responsibilities

    Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines.
    Implement delegated Education project portfolio according to plan of action(according to strategy, proposals, budgets, plans and donor requirements)
    Participate in the planning, implementation, expansion, coordination and management of NRC’s AEP activities in Kakuma.
    Ensure proper and timely administrative, logistical, and financial arrangements and documentation needed for the implementation of the assigned programme components are prepared by the assigned team, in line with NRC procedures.
    Ensure monitoring of the AE programme components assigned, by contributing to data collection, spot visits, data analysis, and drafting of regular activity implementation/monitoring/evaluation reports, need-based.
    Ensure mobilization and enrolment of AEP learners at the start-up of the AEP project in close cooperation and coordination with other agencies (in particular UNHCR, UNICEF LWF, FCA, HI and WTK)
    Promote, advocate and implement community mobilization on the Right to Education for All (EFA), the concept of AEP, INEE standards, girl’s education, protection of vulnerable children and the rights of refugees, IDPs and Children With Disability (CWDs)
    Prepare timely periodic AEP progress reports as required by the line manager. (Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly or Quarterly and end of year project reports).
    Involve and inform communities and community leaders about the activities of project and conduct monthly PTA/community coordination meetings per camp.
    Any other task relevant to the position as requested by line manager.
    Coordinate with the World Food Program (WFP) to ensure that AEP learners receive school feeding and that all procedures are followed and completed in a timely manner.
    Ensure effective pre-positioning, timely, distribution and monitoring of school learning materials.
    Professional competencies 
    Bachelor’s degree in Education oriented towards Primary Education or related field of study, additional P1 certificate is an added advantage.
    Have a valid Teaching Certificate (Registered with TSC)
    At least  3 years of relevant work experience in Humanitarian, urban informal settlement, pastoralist or other educationally challenged people’s contexts
    Proven practical experience in the planning and execution of education projects for at least 3 years mostly in humanitarian assistance.

    Behavioral competencies

    Ability to initiate, develop, plan and implement an integrated programme.
    Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to explain and present technical information.
    Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
    Be able to use a wide variety of computer software, including Word, Excel and Power Point
    Experience in Education project management and with evidence of successfully implementation of similar projects
    Sound knowledge of Human Rights and Humanitarian Protection programming principles
    Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
    Good communication and interpersonal skills
    Participate in appropriate professional development of project portfolio
    Willingness to adhere to NRC code of conduct at all times in and outside work

    Personal qualities

    Ability to work independently in a result oriented multi-tasking and multi-cultural environment.
    Analysing and critical thinking.
    Empowering and building trust.
    Ability to handle stress and insecure environments.
    Ability to resolve individual and group conflicts
    Ability to cope and support the team to cope well with change.
    Good planning and organisation skills.
    Project implementation supervisory skills.

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  • Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

    Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

    Job Description: All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.
    Job Responsibilities:

    Ensure compliance with NRC policies, guidelines and standards
    Ensure compliance with Communication with communities and M&E strategy, tools, handbooks, guidelines and standards
    Specific technical responsibility for implementation of information management activities in relation to NRC programmes
    Provision specific technical support and capacity building towards project staff
    Assess, promote and document ideas for technical improvement and further program development options
    Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist
    Promote the rights of displacement affected population in line with the communication with communities, advocacy strategy
    Development and administration of information management system for communication with communities
    Develop relevant use cases within existing software systems to facilitate digital communications via phone, SMS, WhatsApp and other relevant platforms as needed.
    Manage engagement on software utilized for digital communications, including but not limited to Telerivet and Twilio.
    In collaboration with relevant staff members, devises and maintains a system for the classification and management of content of online information systems and platforms including digital communication tools utilized through the Digital Community Hub
    Develop and maintains common formats and metadata schemes online information services to standardize the capture, storage, search and retrieval of content.
    Manage the knowledge architecture, taxonomy and metadata schemes and digital file sharing systems to improve consistency in the content organization with a view to facilitating harmonized and integrated content management, findability, and easy access.
    Prepare and coordinate implementation of policies, standard operating procedures and guidelines for electronic records and documents.
    Oversee inventories of electronic records and the management of records transfer, retention and disposition schedules.
    Manage the acquisition, organization, storage, retrieval and disposition of electronic and physical library materials and other information resources, including facilitation of staff online access
    Coordinate the creation, organization, management and preservation of digital archival records and facilitates their accessibility for internal and external use.
    Keep the terminology, taxonomies, ontologies, indexing and other classification systems and structures up to date.
    Provide training and guidance to relevant stakeholders to enable them to utilize relevant digital communication software such as Twilio and Telerivet
    Manage relevant dashboards associated with digital communication tools as per the requirements of programmatic leads
    Assist to develop and support the implementation of appropriate SOPs for information management in line with NRC procedures including confidentiality and data protection.
    Assist in development of appropriate M&E databases to store, analyse and present relevant information.
    Support ME and CCs staff at area level to create and maintain databases and spreadsheets that meet NRC’s and donors’ requirements.
    Support M&E Team to harmonize and develop feedback and complaints mechanisms tools using appropriate technologies

    Professional Competencies:

    Bachelors’ Degree in computer science, information management, statistics or IT related fields.
    Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
    Proficiency in English is essential
    Minimum 3 years of previous job experience relevant to the function or in digital communication and data management, statistics, analysis and information technology.
    Advanced MS Excel, PowerBi skills and experience of working with MS Access is required. Previous experience of working with SPSS, STATA, Epi Info and R is desirable.
    Candidates with skills in basic programming knowledge of more than one of the following language: C#, Java, Node.js, PHP, Python, Ruby have an added advantage.
    A cursory knowledge of telephony and mobile communications infrastructure and management and can articulate needs and requirements for telephony relevant to digital communication environments
    Ability to develop, organize and design short informational documents and training materials relevant to the tools in use
    Good understanding of data and information needs for programme management and decision making.
    Strong data interpretation skills, report writing, and data presentation

    Behavioral Competencies:

    Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
    Positive and professional attitude
    Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
    Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
    Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

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  • Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

    Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

    Job Description: All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.

    Job Responsibilities:

    Ensure compliance with NRC policies, guidelines and standards
    Ensure compliance with Communication with communities and M&E strategy, tools, handbooks, guidelines and standards
    Specific technical responsibility for implementation of information management activities in relation to NRC programmes
    Provision specific technical support and capacity building towards project staff
    Assess, promote and document ideas for technical improvement and further program development options
    Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist
    Promote the rights of displacement affected population in line with the communication with communities, advocacy strategy
    Development and administration of information management system for communication with communities
    Develop relevant use cases within existing software systems to facilitate digital communications via phone, SMS, WhatsApp and other relevant platforms as needed.
    Manage engagement on software utilized for digital communications, including but not limited to Telerivet and Twilio.
    In collaboration with relevant staff members, devises and maintains a system for the classification and management of content of online information systems and platforms including digital communication tools utilized through the Digital Community Hub
    Develop and maintains common formats and metadata schemes online information services to standardize the capture, storage, search and retrieval of content.
    Manage the knowledge architecture, taxonomy and metadata schemes and digital file sharing systems to improve consistency in the content organization with a view to facilitating harmonized and integrated content management, findability, and easy access.
    Prepare and coordinate implementation of policies, standard operating procedures and guidelines for electronic records and documents.
    Oversee inventories of electronic records and the management of records transfer, retention and disposition schedules.
    Manage the acquisition, organization, storage, retrieval and disposition of electronic and physical library materials and other information resources, including facilitation of staff online access
    Coordinate the creation, organization, management and preservation of digital archival records and facilitates their accessibility for internal and external use.
    Keep the terminology, taxonomies, ontologies, indexing and other classification systems and structures up to date.
    Provide training and guidance to relevant stakeholders to enable them to utilize relevant digital communication software such as Twilio and Telerivet
    Manage relevant dashboards associated with digital communication tools as per the requirements of programmatic leads
    Assist to develop and support the implementation of appropriate SOPs for information management in line with NRC procedures including confidentiality and data protection.
    Assist in development of appropriate M&E databases to store, analyse and present relevant information.
    Support ME and CCs staff at area level to create and maintain databases and spreadsheets that meet NRC’s and donors’ requirements.
    Support M&E Team to harmonize and develop feedback and complaints mechanisms tools using appropriate technologies

    Professional Competencies:

    Bachelors’ Degree in computer science, information management, statistics or IT related fields.
    Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
    Proficiency in English is essential
    Minimum 3 years of previous job experience relevant to the function or in digital communication and data management, statistics, analysis and information technology.
    Advanced MS Excel, PowerBi skills and experience of working with MS Access is required. Previous experience of working with SPSS, STATA, Epi Info and R is desirable.
    Candidates with skills in basic programming knowledge of more than one of the following language: C#, Java, Node.js, PHP, Python, Ruby have an added advantage.
    A cursory knowledge of telephony and mobile communications infrastructure and management and can articulate needs and requirements for telephony relevant to digital communication environments
    Ability to develop, organize and design short informational documents and training materials relevant to the tools in use
    Good understanding of data and information needs for programme management and decision making.
    Strong data interpretation skills, report writing, and data presentation

    Behavioral Competencies:

    Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
    Positive and professional attitude
    Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
    Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
    Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

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  • Finance Technical Officer – Risk and Compliance (Kenyan Nationals Only)

    Finance Technical Officer – Risk and Compliance (Kenyan Nationals Only)

    All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships.

    The Finance Officer – Risk and Compliance provides support in ensuring that NRC Kenya, Tanzania and Eritrea missions consistently comply with all the legal regulations, financial requirements and humanitarian standards set by NRC and its donor partners, while ensuring that the Country Office has effective governance, risk management and control systems are in place.

    Duties and responsibilities

    Implement NRC’s systems and procedures at country level
    Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines, and donor requirements
    Prepare and submit reports and analysis
    Support line managers in procedures and required support team trainings
    Ensure that the accounting, monitoring and reporting are according to procedures
    Support project staff in financial matters
    Ensure development and implementation of administrative systems and procedures
    Review organizational risk management strategies to assure the management that risk is adequately managed
    Design and deliver the training action plans informed by audit reports and financial reviews
    Undertake regular systems review and conduct follow up on-the-job training for NRC offices
    Review all monthly financial vouchers and provide a report for completeness and compliance with the NRC Kenya, Tanzania and
    Eritrea mission policies, plans and procedures
    Ascertain the extent of compliance with the NRC Kenya, Tanzania and
    Eritrea missions’ policies, plans and procedures
    Provide internal review reports, which highlight internal control weaknesses and include recommendations for appropriate action
    Assist management in updating the operations manual to ensure adequate internal controls and internal checks
    Identify any areas of risk exposure to the mission, discuss with Finance Manager and Country Director and address the risks identified
    Act as the focal point for external audits, provide necessary documents required and responding to management letters
    Monitor progress on the implementation of the recommended actions in internal and external review reports
    Be the focal point for investigations
    Provide program staff and implementing partners’ guidance/reference on sub-grant utility, reporting and accountability requirements
    Carrying out implementing partner pre-selection assessments/risk analysis exercise
    Conduct pre-award workshops for identified prospective implementing partners

    Qualifications

    Minimum 3 years of financial and grants management experience in an INGO or UN
    Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
    Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
    Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
    Fluency in English, both written and verbal

    Personal qualities

    Practical experience hosting and working with external auditors
    Experience of investigation techniques
    Good ability to plan for different sets of scenarios in relation to external and internal audits
    Solid experience of work with Windows-based computer software and modern accounting systems
    Excellent working knowledge of Excel and standard accounting packages
    Excellent project management, accounting and expenditure verification skills
    Knowledge of the country context
    Keen sense of compliance with policy and procedures
    Knowledge of the humanitarian sector and audit background an advantage
    Ability to work independently with strong team player skills

    We can offer

    Duty station: Nairobi
    Contract period is one year with possibility of extension.
    Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the NRC Office in Nairobi.

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  • CaLP Programme Manager – East & Southern Africa

    CaLP Programme Manager – East & Southern Africa

    We aim to deliver the best possible service through commitment to our regional hallmarks: evidence based programming; advocating for change; cash and markets-based programming; driving innovation; collaborating with other actors for greater impact; integrating our programmes to achieve synergy and maximum efficiency; and valuing staff diversity.

    The CaLP Programme Manager will support the Regional Representative in shaping and driving forward CaLP’s strategy in the region. In so doing, s/he will be required to liaise with and help to leverage the collective capacity of CaLP member organisations as appropriate towards improving the quality and scale of CVA in the region. S/he will develop and maintain effective communication with a wide range of actors including CaLP members and other stakeholders, exploring opportunities for mutual learning and collective impact, providing technical support to coordination fora and organizations, and brokering connections between a variety of actors within the scope of the agreed strategy and plans.

    The postholder will work closely with the whole CaLP team (those in country and beyond) and with the support of the Regional Representative to take forward the following:

    Area 1: Foster collaboration for more effective and sustainable humanitarian CVA that better meets the needs of people living in contexts of crisis

    Liaise with Cash Working Groups in multiple countries on a regular basis and support interagency collaboration towards more effective CVA.
    Work in close cooperation with diverse actors within humanitarian CVA and complementary areas such as social protection, economic and financial inclusion and private sector on issues of common interests.
    Assist with mobilization of CVA actors including CaLP members and non-members to participate in collaborative initiatives towards optimizing the impact and effectiveness of CVA in the region.
    Liaise with government bodies, clusters and other parts of the humanitarian system, as relevant, to promote and enhance the coordinated use of cash.

    Area 2: Become an effective global network for the CVA system, inspired by improving outcomes for people living in contexts of crisis

    Conduct an audit of membership engagement in the region.
    Support enhanced engagement with all members.
    Contribute to planning and management of ‘member only’ or ‘member priority’ events.
    Support processes that aid joint planning and setting of the agenda for collaborative work by CaLP members
    Liaise with CaLP members on specific issues and commitments as becomes appropriate based on identified areas of work

    Area 3: Strengthen evidence-based policy and action in order to transform humanitarian CVA
    Support learning and knowledge sharing activities, including the planning and delivery of webinars and learning events.

    Work with partners and other stakeholders to identify evidence and research gaps
    In collaboration with CaLP members and other stakeholders, contribute to the planning and development of case studies or other learning products
    Implement activities to enhance the uptake of learning generated at regional and global levels based on agreed plans.
    Contribute regional perspectives to global policy debates.

    Area 4: Provide thought-leadership on emerging issues likely to affect humanitarian CVA, mindful of the links to the broader financial assistance landscape

    Prepare regionally relevant synthesis reports highlighting gaps, opportunities and challenges
    Support thematic pieces of research and workshops carried out in the region.
    Identify opportunities to promote the work of CaLP in appropriate national and regional fora.
    Participate in regional CVA discussions and represent CaLP team with members, non-member, donors and other external stakeholders including through online events.
    Contribute to processes of convening CVA actors to explore practical ways forward on key issues and set the regional and national agenda for advancing quality of CVA
    Disseminate information about global policy debates at regional level.

    Qualifications

    Technical understanding of CVA Programming in humanitarian contexts.
    Experience in humanitarian coordination and/or policy work.
    Knowledge of the international humanitarian system and understanding of some of the key debates related to cash transfers programming.
    Proven ability to work in a collaborative environment and contribute to the success of cross-organizational teams
    Ability to build, develop, and maintain strong relationships across multi-organizational teams
    Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize information, identify patterns and present the facts effectively
    Programme and grant management experience.
    Strong writing and oral communication skills in English
    Strong experience relationships in multi-organizational teams
    Excellent interpersonal skills
    Experience of organizing large meetings and events
    Ability to travel within the region

    Personal qualities

    Empowering and building trust
    Appreciative inquiry
    Comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity
    Building and nurturing connections
    Committed to collaboration and teamwork
    Pragmatic and flexible approach to work
    Managing resources to optimize results
    Strong experience in capacity building and/or knowledge management.
    Written and verbal communication skills in French or Portuguese.
    Experience of working in a network environment.
    Skills and experience facilitating training and/or events.

    Apply via :

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