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Energy and Environment Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION
Females are highly encouraged to Apply.
What we are looking for:
In the current strategy period, NRC Kenya is strengthening its response to address the impacts of climate change on the displacement affected and to reduce our own programming and operational environmental footprint. NRC’s stated ambition within its 2022-2025 Country Strategy is for “people we serve to have access to sustainable, clean and cost-effective energy options which reduce environmental impact in target areas”. NRC has the ambitions to institutionalize climate and energy and to dedicate adequate resources and capacities to ensure that displaced populations have access to reliable, clean, affordable and sustainable energy that will improve their living conditions at home, across the community and contribute to self-reliance.
The Energy and Environment Specialist (EES) will oversee and offer technical leadership for the Kenya Country Programme (covering both Kenya and Tanzania programmes) in relation to Energy and Environment (E&E) interventions in NRC’s areas of operation. The EES will lead the coordination, quality response, project management, and reporting of activities under NRC’s E&E programmes and will support and provide technical supervision of E&E interventions for the Kenya Country programme delivered through NRC’s partners. The EES will be responsible for programme design, lessons sharing, assessment, coordination, leadership and overseeing emergency responses, with and through in-country local actors in collaboration with partner organisation programme leads, Programme Managers, Head of Programmes, Regional Office technical teams and relevant programme and support departments, including safety and security. The EES will also lead NRC’s positioning on cash and market-based E&E initiatives, and will facilitate the harmonisation of approaches and methodologies across programmes with partners. A key area of collaboration and codesigning programmes will be with the private sector.
The EES will be responsible for strengthening and coordinating implementation of the NRC strategic ambitions on clean energy access and mitigation of negative environmental impact of NRC’s programmes and will support the Country Office in the development of programming solutions. They will develop relevant approaches and tools, including for capacity building, technical guidance and resource mobilization plans to support NRC Country Office where energy is integrated into programmes, addressing the needs of population affected by displacement.
What you will do:
Key objectives for this role include:

Responsible for ensuring compliance and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures in relation to the relevant thematic area while contributing to the development of policies, strategies, tools and new approaches with a focus on innovation and piloting.
Support the development of country strategies on clean energy access initiatives and indicators.
Responsible for providing strategic advice, technical support and capacity-building support to NRC’s partners on relevant clean energy solutions implementation plans in line with global policies and strategies.
Support the development of climate and clean energy programme design and approaches for NRC Core Competencies.
Support institutional and private sector partnerships development for clean energy access.

Specific Responsibilities:

Manage mapping on Climate Adaptation in humanitarian response in the country and present recommendations to Country Management.
Responsible to map potential partnerships for NRC within climate and environment core competency and provide recommendation to the country management team. In addition, consolidate and signpost donor policy minimum environmental standards and climate adaptation funding opportunities.
Generate and expand environmental assessment and programme adaptation cross-learning, including climate-proofing in NRC’s programmes sectors guidance, and produce a regular ‘analysis and learning report’ – including summaries of all NEAT+ assessments and findings of past or ongoing projects.
Capacity build and support roll out of environmental screening, including through the NEAT+ tool, to NRC’s partners and humanitarian partners.
Conduct analysis on the effects of climate change on displacement affected communities and their coping strategies to these and disseminate regularly to improve knowledge and expertise within NRC.

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What you will bring:
Generic professional competencies:
Generic professional competencies for this position:

Academic qualifications: Advanced university degree in engineering, electrical engineering, sustainable development studies, environmental management, energy technology, or relevant fields.
Experience: A minimum of six years of relevant professional experience in a private sector and/or energy provider, management consulting or auditor/consulting firm; investment firm or social enterprise with energy/infrastructure focus; or UN/humanitarian/development agency working directly on operationalising clean energy solutions.
Experience of delivering learning and development as part of programme development and capacity building
Direct experience designing and implementing development/humanitarian projects a highly desirable advantage
Experience in complex and volatile contexts

Context/Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

Demonstrated experience in the design and application of energy and environment solutions, including renewable energy.
Experience in the planning, design, budgeting and management of energy and environment systems and projects.
Extensive knowledge of financial, regulatory and/or policy frameworks, renewable energy financial management.
Familiarity with renewable energy business development and pilot programming is an asset.
Familiarity with other non-solar-based energy solutions (biogas, biomass, hydraulic, wind)
Ability to meet reporting deadlines, manage budgets and complete quarterly and yearly reporting.
Fluency in English both written and verbal.

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November 2, 2024
Global Recruitment Adviser (Kenyan Nationals Only)

What we are looking for:

Global Recruitment Adviser will provide effective end-to-end recruitment service for an assigned portfolio and deliver exceptional customer service to hiring managers and candidates. As an adviser, you will get to work in a dynamic but cohesive recruitment team across different NRC regions in the world.

What you will do:

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.
Build an effective candidate pool and maintain active relationship with pipelines of talent for current and future opportunities.
Provide onboarding and assistance to other recruiters at the Centre.
Manage additional projects for recruitment related initiatives as assigned.

What you will bring:

Experience in operating global recruitment including sourcing, competency-based interviews, talent pools, and use of selection techniques.
Certification in psychometric tools, preferably tests ADEPT 15(AoN Assessments).
Highest level of customer service orientation, strong drive and “can-do attitude”.
Commitment to humanitarian principles and values and ability to convey them.
Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
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.
A good sense of humour would be an asset!

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November 2, 2024
Administration Officer – Dadaab

Generic responsibilities

Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines.
Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
Prepare and develop status reports as required by management.
Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function.
Ensure proper filing of documents, Implement, and maintain a filing system for all administrational documents according to procedures.
Initiate and maintain licenses, leases and contracts with relevant authorities and suppliers.
Coordinate enrollment and train users on Okta and other NRC online resources.
Support NRC’s digital workplace tools (workplace, kaya, skype for business)
Support and train users on use of office 365 and the filing tree
Schedule computer related services, maintenance, and license renewals

Specific responsibilities

These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus, and type of programme intervention.
Represent the organization in compound management meetings.
Regularly prepare the casual and incentive staff payroll data and submit for review.
Conduct and monitor the security and safety of NRC assets in DMO, TVET, AEP, Hagadera and Dagahaley Compounds
Coordinate cleaning and renovations of NRC compounds (Care and Main) as well as manage and supervise casual staff. Ensure order and cleanliness of the offices, accommodation and facilities and catering unit.
Raise requisition, receive, record, distribute and maintain adequate inventory of office and accommodation assets and consumables.
Arrange for staff and visitors’ accommodation, filling in check in, and follow up with payments.
Ensure utility bills e.g., electricity and water bills are paid on time in collaboration with the HR Officer
Ensure network access availability 24/7 and right size of bandwidth is available for the staff in Dadaab.
Preform and document routine computer preventive maintenance for laptops and desktops.
Provide user support and trainings on use of productivity applications (office suite and windows 10 professional)
Manage and update the asset register as well as ensure all NRC assets are registered according to NRC asset management guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures, and donor regulations.
Ensure NRC assets are in good conditions and monitor maintenance if required. Conduct assets physical check quarterly.
Ensure proper handover by using (Equipment Check in – Check out) form before assigning to the requester.
Proper filling of assets related documents (Equipment check in –check out, Waybill, Donation certificate, Asset transfer form, etc.)
Ensure data backup is done regularly through use of OneDrive sync client.
Ensure proper implementation of the health, safety and security policies, procedures, processes, and guidelines including evacuation, security audit, drills etc.
Provide all staff with regular health, safety and security briefings and updates, and ensure that all staff adhere to security policies and procedures.
Coordinate, organize and facilitate staff evacuation in emergency situations or staff in critical medical conditions.
Liaise with UN agencies, NGOs, and other external actors to gain security information and analyses in Dadaab.
Ensure all the necessary Health, safety and security equipment’s are available and in good condition
Promptly inform NRC Nairobi on any field observations requiring the revision/update of standing health, safety and security policies or procedures

QUALIFICATIONS
Professional competencies:

Experience from working as a Systems Administrator or Safety and Security, in a humanitarian/recovery context
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge of English

Specific skills, knowledge, and experience:

Bachelor’s, in Business Administration and Information Technology and related course
Training in Health, safety, and security
Experience in Administrative and IT functions
Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience
Good investigative and reporting skills
Ability to coordinate and plan
Able to work with limited supervision & personal initiative.
Keen to detail, Reliable and Team player

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November 2, 2024
Finance Coordinator – Partnerships

JOB DESCRIPTION

The purpose of a Finance Coordinator is to implement delegated area of responsibility and support programme/project partnerships & localization.
The Finance Coordinator reports to the Finance Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Generic responsibilities

Implement NRC’s systems and procedures.
Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines, and donor requirements
Prepare and submit reports and analysis
Ensure proper filing of all support documents
Ensure that the accounting, monitoring, and reporting are according to procedures
Support project partner staff in financial matters

Specific responsibilities

Ensure proper financial and accounting system with strong internal control systems are place for partner organizations.
Consolidate financial reports, fund requests and budget amendments in a timely manner for the partners.
Through monthly visits to partners, monitor project expenditures, provide technical support, identify risks and suggest mitigation measures.
Review and monitor budgets for all partners to support financial stability, efficiency, and value for money.
Be the focal point for review and provide technical guidance/support to partners for budget preparation, budget revisions and occasionally participate in any such meetings to foster compliance and address any financial issues arising from both NRC and partners.
Ensure that all procurements, payments, and other transactions at the partner level are in line with donor financial guidelines, rules and regulations for procurement, accounting, and reporting
Coordinate the audits with the partner as per the donor requirements.
Keep the management informed about the progress and identifies risks at partner level.
Any other duties assigned by the Finance Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

University degree in Accounting and Finance
Certified Public Accountant (CPA II), or equivalent
3 years’ experience from working as a Finance 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 leadership skills/profile
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Solid knowledge of computer software and modern accounting systems
Experience working with Partners is an added advantage

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November 2, 2024
Data Collector ACAPS Information Analyst CrisisInsight ACAPS

JOB DESCRIPTION
Contribute to ACAPS’ timely analysis of humanitarian crises, thus enabling crisis responders to make better informed decisions. This is an entry-level position for people interested in a career in the humanitarian sector and who are specifically interested in qualitative and quantitative analysis, data collection, and in promoting evidence-based decision making. The data collectors will support the ACAPS analysis by participating in the production of ACAPS data products through secondary data review and data collection.
RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct monitoring of information on global political, economic, social, and humanitarian developments related to humanitarian crises and contexts in the assigned countries of responsibility.
Gather and analyse quantitative and qualitative data to feed into the INFORM Severity Index, the ACAPS Global Humanitarian Access, the Global Core dataset and other analysis products where appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS
Formal education and background

Completed relevant university degree or currently enrolled in a programme, preferably in humanitarian action, social sciences, international relations, international development or related fields.

Requirements

Familiarity with Excel (or similar software);
Experience in Secondary Data Review, Desk Review;
Attention to details and ability to receive and implement feedback;
Ability to effectively work within a multi-cultural environment;
Ability to deliver against targets and meeting deadlines within a short timeframe;
Ability to work in team remotely;
Structured and focused, proven ability to manage time effectively;
Fluency in English. Any additional language is considered an asset;
Access to a reliable internet connection.

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November 2, 2024
Regional HR Adviser EA & Yemen Region Driver EA & Yemen (Kenyan Nationals Only)

JOB DESCRIPTION
What we are looking for
The purpose of the Regional HR Adviser is to support the country offices (COs) in implementing global HR systems and initiatives in accordance with NRC policies and procedures and to support building sustainable capacity in HR structures and systems in Country Programmes. The regional HR Adviser may Act on behalf of the Regional Head of HR to perform quality and compliance control.
What you will do
Generic responsibilities

Compliance and adherence to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures
Provide strategic advice and technical support to the Country Offices in the region on HR.
Support and monitor compliance with the HR handbooks and NRC policies,and respective quality assurances
Provide control checks to the COs to ensure compliance with the HR handbook, pre-agreed through travel visits to the country offices.
Contribute to the development of policies, strategies, tools, and new approaches, with a focus on innovation and piloting
Ensure that best practices are identified, documented, and disseminated both within the region and beyond
Participate in strategy processes and advise on HR initiatives related to the regional strategy and Country program-specific strategies
Participate in the strategy process for HR Global and take part in reference groups for new HR initiatives or thematic issues established by HR Global
Provide training and capacity development across Country Offices in the region and the Regional Office
Provide regular HR analysis and reports

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.

Management of a regional portfolio team to ensure effective and efficient recruitment and onboarding
Contribute to fit-for-purpose HR initiatives ensuring cost efficiency, innovation, and a focus on building HR at the country level
Coach, advice, and support CO HR focal points on global HR initiatives, including Talent Management, Compensation and Benefits,Organisational Design, and Staff Care
Contribute to Talent Management initiatives in the portfolio and regional collaboration to increase Learning and Development capacity, workforce, and succession planning
Share best practices on operative HR issues with other HR advisers in NRC through regular fora for cooperation (operative issues)
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Critical interfaces

By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces forthis position are:
Interfaces with all HR Managers or HR Coordinators in the region
Country Directors
Interfaces with HR HO

What you will bring:
Generic professional competencies:

Minimum 3 years of experience working in senior human resources role, preferably as a senior HR Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context Experience 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

Behavioural competencies
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency

Framework states 12 behavioral competencies, the following are essential for this position:
Initiating action and change
Managing performance and development
Empowering and building trust
Handling insecure environments

What we offer

Duty station: We need two staff as Regional Human Resources adviser, one is open for Kenyan nationals only and that shall be based in Kenya. The other role holder will work remotely from their home country (national contract), preferably from East Africa and Yemen Region.
Contract: national contract, 12 months (extendable)
Travel: up to 20%.
Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s country salary scale.
NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

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November 2, 2024
Regional ICT Manager EA & Yemen

The purpose of the Regional ICT Manager position is to support the country offices in implementation of ICT strategy. They are a critical bridge between the global and local teams, contributing to both. The work may involve standardizing and improving infrastructure, deploying digital initiatives, tools and systems and ensuing that it’s all done in accordance with NRC global ICT policies, guidance and procedures within the East Africa and Yemen Region. The Regional ICT Manager is also responsible for ICT performance quality and compliance control.

Role and responsibilities
The following is a brief description of the role.
Generic responsibilities (max 10)

These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work and Development plan.
Lead the development of regional ICT strategy and implementation of the global ICT strategy and be at the heart of using technology in delivery of NRC programmes
Development and implementation of the NRC ICT guidelines and procedures at regional (RO) and country (CO) level
Accountable for compliance to ICT policy including minimum standards and information security
Responsible for leading and facilitating the roll out and use of Global ICT Developments across the Region and CO level
Management of ICT staff at regional office
Support training, control and development of ICT staff in RO and CO
Strategic input to Country ICT strategies including through carrying out compliance check in collaboration with Global ICT team and ensuring that these are used to develop ICT strategies and priorities
Communicate and cooperate with relevant external ICT actors ( Nethope, ISP)
Drive the Regional Management Team (RMT) into technology-oriented systems thinking in strategic discussions and implement a culture of ICT-centred decision making and be an agent of technology change in the RMT.
Manage performance and staff development of regional ICT staff and Technical roles including participation in the recruitment of most senior ICT staff in Countries.

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.
Design and develop solutions and advise country management in selecting the best solution to meet program teams’ needs
Be the go-to person in the EA&Y Region who understands which particular program innovation activities are being carried out in which particular country and how that can be rolled out to other countries
Conduct various trainings and also capacity building of ICT Teams in the countries
Lead Regional office with launch of digital initiatives
Supports decision making within the management team by communicating complex ICT technical ideas and problems clearly
Providing the region with relevant digital solutions that assists the office in working more efficiently at the same time saving on costs and time
Ensure technology standards within the region are maintained to a high specification by standardizing ICT equipment, software and systems, and developing SOPs that ensure adherence to them
Ensure that the connectivity and infrastructure status in all offices is sufficient to support the NRC online resources.
Responsible for analysis of current and future “business demand” and translate this into clear ICT requirements and plans at regional level
Responsible for implementation of regional specific ICT technical SOPs, guidelines ad tools in line with global ICT standards, policies and guidelines
Accountable for the implementation of the global ICT initiatives/tools/system within the region
Ensure adequate security standards (e.g. CIS) are applied to all applications and/or locally developed solutions in the region
Ensure proper backup mechanisms and disaster recovery procedures for the ICT platforms at regional level
Participate in global ICT work streams/projects, to identify, evaluate and deploy common global solutions, when relevant
Provide support in recruitment and on-boarding of new ICT staff within the region
Facilitate the procurement process for the ICT equipment and tools within the EA&Y region
Document the lessons-learned and knowledge acquired with the ICT innovation initiatives in the region to contribute to improve the internal process and digital transformation across NRC
Keep up to date with functionality and operation of new products, systems, or equipment
Collaborate with Global ICT and be the focal point on all information-security related issues within the region, including incidents, incident management, user awareness campaigns and testing of new solutions.

Critical interfaces

By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:
CO ICT Coordinators, CO Heads of Support and Country Directors
CO digital program focal point
Regional Program and Support units
Regional ICT in other NRC regions
Global ICT Team
Global Field Operation (FO) Team on Digital Programming
Recruitment and capacity development: CO/RO HR
Security CO/RO
Scale and scope of position
Staff: Regional ICT Staff, matrix management of COs ICT staff.
Stakeholders: Key external stakeholders the post has relationships with ICT vendors and suppliers, NetHope, INGOs, UN Agencies, local NGOs, civil society, governmental bodies for ICT matters at Country, regional and global level.
Budgets: N/A
Information: Brief description of the information resources the post holder is responsible for at CO level: MS 0365, ServiceDesk System (Freshservice), Core (Open Source stack), Cycles (Salesforce), People (Oracle), MS Azure, SSO (Okta), Windows and Linux local servers for Country applications.
Legal or compliance: Support the Data protection compliance according to the NRC Policies and European regulation (GDPR) as well as local law on each county of Latin America sub-region.

Competencies

Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

Professional competencies

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

Generic professional competencies:

Minimum 4 years of experience from working in similar role, in a humanitarian/recovery context or the private sector.
Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Technical ICT expertise
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
Project management skills

Knowledge of the central and East Africa region is a plus
Knowledge and experience with in ICT tools as: O365 and Microsoft Azure environment, Microsoft Windows server, Windows10, Antivirus Software: F-Secure, Service Desk Solutions, Backups and DRP, MySQL and SQL databases, Salesforce, PaaS, SaaS, Networking: Cisco Meraki Network devices and platform, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN.
Documented Knowledge of coding languages.

Behavioural competencies (max 6)
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:

Strategic thinking and understanding of CO structures and ambition
Empowering and building trust
Managing performance and development
Managing resources to optimise results
Relational capacity with other departments to understand and frame the “wider” role of ICT

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November 2, 2024
Solution Architect

What you will do
Under the supervision of the Project manager and in compliance with the NRC standards for product development, you will be responsible for leading the technical roadmap and strategy for CORE development. You will also collaborate with other technical stakeholders to ensure a coherent technical ecosystem across NRC and might provide support (up to 20%) to other organisational digital projects and initiatives.
Some of your specific duties and responsibilities include:

Own the project’s technical strategy, ensuring it aligns with the organisation’s technical strategy and the project’s business requirements.
Lead the system architecture design. Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and development teams to understand business requirements and translate them into robust and scalable technology solutions.
Review any validated change request impacting the data architecture, ensuring adequate and logical changes.
Review technical propositions from development suppliers (resources, delivery timeline, technical choices) and ensure their coherence with the project’s overall technical strategy.
Manage the technical engagements with suppliers on the project and review the quality of their deliverables.
Support development teams during the implementation phase by providing guidance, clarifications, and architectural oversight.
Work with NRC technical leadership and other technical stakeholders to design NRC’s technical ecosystem and standard practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, project managers, and infrastructure teams. Engage with clients and stakeholders to gather feedback, address concerns, and ensure alignment between business goals and technical solutions.
Network with internal and external peers to share knowledge.
Ensure all work fits the humanitarian context specificities.

What you will bring

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Engineering, or a similar field.
5 – 7 years of professional experience in systems project management or software development.
Previous humanitarian work experience is a strong plus.
Experience in working with modern development practices and technologies, including relational databases, frameworks, and system design patterns.
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure.
Knowledge of local server configuration/basic infrastructure on Linux is a plus.
Experience in suppliers’ management and deliverables quality control.
Ability to synthesize large and complex problems and develop a long-term roadmap and vision for digital products.
Advanced analytical skills (complex research, systems development, and evaluations).
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile.
Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Knowledge of other NRC working languages (Arabic, French, and Spanish) is a plus.

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November 2, 2024
Information Analyst ACAPS

Purpose of the position
Contribute to ACAPS’ timely analysis of the Sudan humanitarian crisis, thus enabling crisis responders to make better informed decisions. This is a position for a person interested in a career in the humanitarian sector and who are specifically interested in qualitative and quantitative analysis, humanitarian planning, and in promoting evidence-based decision making. The information analyst will develop valuable knowledge in analysis techniques, including secondary data review, joint analysis, and data management.
ACAPS’ product portfolio includes regular and ad hoc reports, including humanitarian needs analysis, thematic analysis, and anticipatory analysis.
Role and responsibilities
Generic responsibilities

Research and Analysis: Conduct monitoring of information on global political, economic, social, and humanitarian developments of Sudan and design and write analytical reports about them.
Methodology and quality assurance: Support the development of ACAPS knowledge and guidance on better data collection, data preparedness activities, analysis, and reporting.
Collaboration and Networking: Build network of key informants to help to improve the quality of analysis, represent ACAPS and provide visibility to ACAPS’ work.

Specific responsibilities
Research and Analysis

Review, compile and synthesize all assessments, reports and information products on the humanitarian crises in Sudan to understand the information landscape and current gaps.
Ensure that crisis monitoring feeds into the design of analytical products.
Lead the design and delivery of multi-sector and thematic analytical products, which includes all phases of analysis production, such as ideation, research, and drafting, and coordinating technical support from other teams within ACAPS.
Support other team members with the development of analysis products.

Methodology and quality assurance

Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of the team’s information management systems and ensure that internal and external needs for information are processed in a structured and efficient manner. This includes maintenance of ACAPS’ internal monitoring tracking sheet.
Contribute to the creation of tools to facilitate the ongoing analysis and sharing of data and information that support evidence-based decision making.

Networking

Establish a network of key informants at regional and local level and conduct regular interviews to integrate and support analysis and research.
Participate in regional meetings related to Sudan on behalf of ACAPS.

Any other tasks which are jointly agreed upon may be added to the job description, as per the project needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Competencies
Professional competencies

Relevant Master’s degree (or Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years’ experience in relevant sectors) preferably in humanitarian action, social sciences (anthropology, sociology, economics, political science, psychology, geography, etc.), international relations, public health, epidemiology or other relevant education.
Previous experience (minimum 2 years) in research, analysis, information management, advocacy, or other relevant experience in the humanitarian sector or related fields (development, international relations, social science, etc).
Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research and analysis methods (mixed and multi) and ease with handling, large amounts of quantitative data.
Written clarity, including ability to analyse complex concepts and synthetize information.
Ability and confidence to make judgment calls when interpreting ambiguous data.
Demonstrated understanding of the principles of emergency preparedness, response and early recovery.
Demonstrated understanding of needs assessments in humanitarian crisis.
Fluent written and oral communication skills in English. Any other language is an asset.
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite particularly Excel.
Familiarity with R, Python, Tableau, PowerBI, or similar software is preferable.

Highly desired skills, knowledge, and experience

Excellent knowledge of Sudan politics, economics and history
Large professional networks in the humanitarian sector in Kenya/Nairobi and/or Sudan
Ability to facilitate joint analysis
Arabic language skills
Familiarity with data analysis and processing software

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November 2, 2024
Global Team Lead, Contract Administration

What you will do

Leadership and quality assurance of all activities and procedures in the contracting team.
Tasks and activities execution according to strategies, plans and procedures assurance.
External vendors’ and internal stakeholders’ focal point.
Line management of Advisers in the Contract Administration Team.
People leadership through training and onboarding, mentorship and support, and capacity building.
Human Resource Management System operations responsibility and oversight.
Offer reviews responsibility.
General Data Protection Regulation compliance responsibility.
Service level agreement dashboards development and monitoring.
Continuous improvement and development responsibility.
Workforce planning oversight.

What you will bring

Human resources and administration experience.
University degree.
International HR administration expertise.
Contract management experience in an international environment.
Challenges of international contracts understanding.
Standard ICT office support tools and systems expertise.
Organisational skills and service level agreements track record.
Customer centric role exposure.
Conflict management skills.
Process improvement exposure is an added advantage.
Team management experience is an added advantage.
Complex and dynamic context exposure.
English fluency, both written and verbal (proficiency in French and/or Spanish is an added advantage).

What makes this position attractive?

NRC has the ambition to launch its first Global Recruitment Centre in October 2020 in Nairobi. By establishing the Centre, NRC aims at driving efficiency and quality of recruitment in support of all its offices and operations in more than 30 countries.
The NRC Global Recruitment Centre will cover a large functional scope comprising of five main areas: Attract, Search, Recruit, Vet, and Contract. It will be led by the Head of the Centre and consist of a team of expert Recruiters and HR Coordinators.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.

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November 2, 2024