Company Details: Company Information TrÃ³caire was set up in 1973 as a charity to express the concern of the Irish Catholic Church for the suffering of people living in the world’s poorest regions.

SASA Faith Advisor

Description of the unit / department:
The post holder will be reporting to the Gender Based Violence and HIV Advisor.
This is a fixed contract for 2 years and It will be recruited/ based in one of the SASA! Faith implementing countries (Uganda; Kenya; Malawi; Zimbabwe) with a minimum of 40% travel to programme implementation sites across all countries of implementation [25% programme support (estimated 1 month per country programme outside base country) 15% technical engagements (e.g. for training and T/S with Trócaire Global technical advisors and/or Raising Voices technical advisors).
Key Duties & Responsibilities

Technical Support to SASA! Faith Teams (includes Trócaire goal 3 programme staff and key implementing partner staff) (40%)
Build and maintain excellent working relationships with SASA! Faith teams.
Support technical capacity building of SASA! Faith teams, through training, workshops and learning exchange visits.
Support SASA! Faith teams to ensure SASA! Faith phase action plans are planned and developed in a timely manner that meet programme objectives.
Mentor and guide SASA! Faith team in planning, implementation, documentation and monitoring of SASA! Faith activities.
Monitoring and support to other Trócaire countries working with SASA! (Pakistan and Myanmar).
Coordinate SASA! Faith phase training planning, delivery and evaluation with colleagues from Raising Voices.
Provide logistical support for training’s.
Participate in shared learning spaces with colleagues from Raising Voices on SASA! and SASA! Faith.
Document and share learning with partners, Trócaire staff and externally where appropriate.
Support collaborative learning across SASA! Faith implementing countries, through quarterly global community of practice meetings for Trócaire programme staff and partner implementing staff in collaboration with Raising Voices. Also through supported peer exchange visits where appropriate.
Facilitate learning to support adaptive programming appropriate to differing contexts.
Collect case studies and provide content demonstrating the impact of SASA! and SASA! Faith for donor reports and other publications.
In coordination with the SASA! Faith team and M&E Officer, ensure timely and accurate M&E plans to ensure that SASA! Faith outcomes remains on track and aligned to the programme outcomes and targets.
Provide guidance and support to SASA! Faith teams on the effective use of SASA! Faith M&E tools, data entry, data analysis and reporting.
Participate in SASA! Faith global quarterly meetings, programme review meetings and any other meetings as required.
Undertake any other responsibilities assigned by the Head of Programmes or GBV and HIV advisor.Learning and Knowledge Management (20%) Monitoring and Evaluation (20%) Funding (10%)
Provide support to funding team members to fully understand SASA! Faith so that they can engage with funders as appropriate.
Provide support to consultations on proposed funding for SASA! Faith programming.Other (10%)

REQUIREMENTS
Person Specification – Essential Requirements
Qualification

Third level qualification in: Social Science, Development Studies, or a related area.
Minimum five years of working in an international or local development organisation.
Experience in GBV programming, including prevention and response strategies.
Minimum 1 year experience of working to support SASA! Or SASA! Faith programming.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills, particularly in relation to facilitating trainings on GBV.
Highly organised, with excellent planning, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
Excellent report writing skills and an aptitude for designing projects and proposals.
Competent in Microsoft packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and with internet/email.
Demonstrate a commitment to gender equality and an ability to influence and engage others to support gender issues.
Capable of working efficiently under tight deadlines.
Spoken and written fluency in English.
Experience of working with faith based institutions
Experience in gender analysis/gender mainstreaming.
Experience of strategy development and proposal writing.
Experience of managing institutional funding
Experience of working in a partnership arrangement with civil society organisations and the use of participatory approaches to development.

Qualities

Commitment to Trócaire’s Vision, Mission and Values and an understanding of a partnership approach to development.
Sympathetic understanding of working with faith leaders and communities.
Ability to work with women and men from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated and active commitment to gender equality and Women’s Empowerment.
Ability to work to deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to learn on-the-job, and an interest in learning about the context, issues and strategies of Trócaire’s programming.
Willingness to travel frequently.
Able to work irregular hours on an occasional basis.
Self-motivated with proven ability to take initiative.
Strong team player who is able to establish solid working relationships with colleagues in country as well as in Head Office.

Knowledge

Critical understanding of Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment.
Critical understanding of GBV programming principles and practices.

Other

The job description above is not prescriptive; it simply outlines the key tasks and areas of responsibilities and priorities. These key tasks are subject to change when necessary. Any changes will be made in consultation with the post holder.
Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area is desirable, or significant experience beyond that outlined below.

Skills

Excellent research, analytical and critical evaluation skills.
Gender analysis/mainstreaming skills.
Understanding of programme cycle management and Programme Quality theories, including M&E systems and Results Based Management and impact assessment.
Spoken Acholi, Teso and/or Kumam

October 25, 2024
Programme Director

Background to the Role:
Acting as Assistant Country Director the Director of Programmes is part of the Kenya Country Management Team and is responsible for all aspects of Trócaire’s country programme with a particular emphasis on programme and project quality, and the promotion of a results-based approach.
Reporting to:Country Director
Managing: (Individuals/Team) – 3 Programme Managers & 1 M&E Manager.
Contract Duration:3 years
Location of Position : Nairobi, Kenya
Safeguarding[1] Children Policy:
The successful applicant will be expected to sign up to and adhere to Trócaire’s Safeguarding Policy.
Key Duties & Responsibilities

Programme Development and Management

Deliver a Portfolio of integrated programmes that respond to the local context within the framework of the new Kenya Country Strategy Paper, and the wider organisational policy deliverables based on the Strategic Framework.
Ensure that Trócaire has a clearly identified niche in terms of programme interventions and that Trócaire’s added value is clear in terms of what we contribute to partners’ work.
Ensure that different thematic areas of work are mutually reinforcing and contribute collectively to the achievement of country and global level outcomes.
Establish regular discussions with the Programme Team, the Institutional Funding Unit and the Strategic Impact unit at HQ to ensure that they are engaged in, aware of and supporting Programme Development and Management and initiatives in the region.
Lead Programme Managers to identify and develop learning within their programme areas and facilitate the sharing of this learning with partners, across the programme and externally as appropriate.
Programme Design:
Provide technical support to Programme Managers to ensure that all bodies of work (projects and programmes) are designed, in line with Trocaire’s Organisational Strategy, the Kenya Country Strategy and Trócaire’s Programme Management and Accountability Framework.
Lead Programme Managers in ensuring that the design of all bodies of work are based on rigorous needs assessments, including participatory vulnerability and gender analyses.
Support Programme Managers and partners to ensure that all bodies of work are designed in line with principles of gender equity and women’s empowerment.

Programme Implementation and Monitoring:

Ensure that all programmes and projects have good quality M&E frameworks and plans in place. Ensure all M&E frameworks are designed in compliance with Trocaire’s global M&E policy and include mandatory indicators. Maintain oversight for monitoring and evaluation of all projects and programmes, ensuring Programme Managers make regular monitoring visits to the field.
Support the M&E Manager to develop and manage a standardised monitoring and reporting system for use by all programme partners, in line with organisational policy and any institutional funding requirements.
Lead monthly programme review meetings with Programme Managers and teams to ensure that the programme is on track and challenges are dealt with.
Support programme teams to draft good quality project reports and annual programme reviews.
Ensure all reports provide clear evidence of progress and can be used for programme management, internal reporting and reporting to donors..
Ensure the highest possible quality in the preparation of project documentation, including the assessment of project risk, by PMs, providing advice and guidance where necessary.
Ensure that all donor reports are submitted on time.

Programme Evaluation:

Ensure that all programme work is evaluated according to Trócaire’s evaluation policy and that learning from evaluations is incorporated into new programme design and shared across the organisation.
Promote evaluation methodologies that foster internalisation of learning, and where possible promote elements of peer review and evaluation including with Partners.
Together with Programme Managers identify relevant thematic working groups, networks and learning forums at national and international level in which the PMs can participate in order to improve programme and advocacy impact.

Humanitarian Programme Management

Support the development of a Humanitarian Preparedness, Management and Response strategy, including preparedness and response plans.
Ensure that Trocaire has identified Strategic Humanitarian response partners who will lead a response in case of emergency.
Ensure that relevant partners have up to date training in Sphere, HAP and the ICRC Code of Conduct, and that all Trócaire Humanitarian responses meet these minimum standards.

Human Resource Management

Line Manage 3 Programme Managers & 1 M&E Manager using performance management approach. Ensure that all managers are clear on the change to which they are contributing and on their roles and responsibilities.
Support, mentor and coach staff as part of their professional development and help them to become highly effective in their work.
Support the Finance Manager to ensure that the Programme Accountant and Programme Finance Officers are supported to work as members of the Programme Team.
Establish a team approach to programming, ensuring that PMs work together to design and manage programmes, share learning and to exchange skills.
Establish regular team meetings to ensure that Programme staff are familiar with each other’s work and to facilitate rolling out of organisational programme processes and policies.
Financial and Admin Management
As a member of the Country Management Team, collaborate with the Finance Manager to carry out regular programme budget reviews.
Lead monthly team meetings together with finance and PMs to review and monitor budget vs expenditure for all projects and programme partners.
Establish a system of ongoing communication with the Finance Manager to coordinate the work plan of the Programme Finance Officers and to ensure that the Finance Manager is aware of all relevant issues related to partner and programme finance.

Partner Relationships and Support

Ensure that the all partnerships are managed in line with Trocaire’s Partnership Policy and that all Programme team staff implement the policy.
Ensure partner capacity assessments are conducted regularly and partner capacity building plans are in place and being implemented, in line with Trocaire’s Partner Capacity Building Framework.
Develop and implement an accountability strategy and action plan to deliver roll out of Trócaire’s Programme Accountability Framework.
Institutional Funding
Work with the CD and Regional Institutional Funding Officer (RIFO) to implement and review the Institutional Funding Strategy for Kenya.
Develop relationships with key IF actors in Kenya and internationally to ensure an ongoing funding stream for programmes in the region.
Identify funding opportunities and lead Programme Managers in the development of winning project proposals for submission to institutional donors.
Provide technical support to the RIFO and PMs in drafting of reports to donors and ensure timely reporting for all IF.
Ensure that PMs provide the necessary support to partners to meet donor reporting and compliance requirements.
Ensure effective management of IF, ensuring that all IF projects are delivered in accordance with contractual obligations, in budget and in compliance with donor requirements.
Policy, Advocacy and Communications
Lead development and implementation of a country advocacy strategy, in line with the objectives of the Country Strategy.
Support PMs to pro-actively drive an evidence-based advocacy agenda in collaboration with partners.
Support the CD to respond to organisational needs for materials, or to host visits, related to organisational level policy, advocacy, campaigns, development education, fundraising and communications.
Develop and maintain strong links with communication teams in Ireland and the UK.

Other Duties and Responsibilities
Fulfil other reasonable duties and responsibilities, as requested by the Country Director, including deputising for the Country Director.The ideal candidate will have:
Qualification

Third level qualification in Development, Humanitarian or related field of study.
International Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area and significant experience beyond that outlined below.

Experience

Significant demonstrable experience in the management of poverty alleviation and livelihoods development programmes of substantial scale;
Demonstrable experience in designing and managing programmes on resilience and disaster risk reduction in arid lands, natural resource management and women’s empowerment highly desirable;
Demonstrable experience in the management of large-scale humanitarian programmes;
In-depth understanding of programming in a partnership model, working in a partnership-based NGO;
Sound and up to date knowledge of development concepts, methodologies and techniques, including results based management, rights based approach and participatory methodologies;
Demonstrable experience of promoting gender equity through programming and within an international organisation;
Demonstrable experience of designing projects and developing proposals to secure institutional donor funding and of managing large and complex donor grants;
Demonstrable experience in designing and managing complex M&E frameworks, including knowledge management and use of ICT systems;
Solid experience of managing teams in a multi-cultural environment and playing a leadership role in ensuring cohesiveness, inclusion and development of staff at all levels;
Experience of working in a faith-based organization;
Experience of working with management information systems.

Skills

Excellent programme management skills;
Demonstrated ability to manage complex programmes to deliver results in line with strategy and budget using results-based management approach;
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and financial systems on a significant scale, in development and humanitarian contexts;
Highly organised, with excellent planning, prioritisation and problem-solving skills;
Excellent leadership skills;
Demonstrated ability to manage multi-cultural teams of national and international staff well, and to implement performance management effectively;
Ability to coach and help others develop in their professional lives;
Ability to motivate staff to align behind a shared vision and objectives;
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and to develop and implement a clear country level strategy in the context of organisational strategy;
Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills and demonstrated ability in using these with internal stakeholders (Trócaire staff in different locations) and external stakeholders (partners, Church, donors, Irish and UK and host governments etc.);
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Competent in Microsoft packages (Word, Excel);
Fluency (written and spoken) in English;
A full driving licence.

Qualities

Understanding of, an empathy with, the role of the Catholic Church in development
A strong commitment to the work of justice and an empathy with the ethos and work of Trócaire.

Other
Ability and willingness to travel and represent Trocaire within the region and internationally including travel to HQ in Ireland and offices in the UK.
[1] All offers of employment with Trócaire may be subject to police clearance.

October 25, 2024
Humanitarian Programme Coordinator

Job Details
Key Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership and Management

Take responsibility for the overall implementation of specific donor funded humanitarian responses, with an emphasis on ensuring the timely and high quality achievement of the project goals.
Manage, coordinate and monitor field activities on an ongoing basis, ensuring timely implementation and compliance with project deadlines
Oversee all financial management, logistics and administrative tasks for the project
Work with Trócaire Finance staff to monitor expenditure against the budget and ensure that any necessary corrective actions are taken in a timely manner
Ensure that Trócaire and donor finance guidelines and administrative procedures are adhered to, and that grant finances are kept in an exemplary state jointly with the Institutional Funding Officer and the Programme Accountant
Working in collaboration with Trócaire’s Institutional Funding Officer and Humanitarian Team colleagues at HQ, lead in the development of Trócaire’s Humanitarian programme strategy for future grants, including submission of concept notes and proposals
Line manage at least one Humanitarian staff colleague, and coordinate closely with other relevant staff for the effective delivery of humanitarian interventions in Gedo.
Coordinate closely with the CMT on strategic humanitarian operational and technical issues in the implementation of the strategy
Ensure the Country Programme Manager is provided with strategic and relevant information and knowledge to facilitate timely and accountable decision-making in relation to operational/technical dimensions of the response.
Facilitate and participate in coordination mechanisms and networks, in order to guide strategy and define and lead Trócaire’s operational and technical response

Operational and Technical Management, Programme Quality, MEAL and Reporting

With the support of the Institutional Funding Officer, ensure that all donor reporting requirements are met in a timely manner
In close coordination with Trócaire’s M&E Officer, ensure that effective monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems – including the use of digital mechanisms for data collection and analysis – are in place; conduct ongoing monitoring of activities to draw lessons learned and propose corrective measures where necessary; conduct on-site inspections to ensure that the project is implemented in accordance with the agreed proposal and in-line with Trócaire and donor standards and requirements
Respond to all Head Office information management requirements, including regular reporting on project implementation in accordance with Trócaire’s internal mandatory indicators
Coordinate with the M&E Officer and other Trócaire team members and potential consultants on the evaluation of project activities, documenting lessons learned through case studies, review workshops, etc.
Ensure the response meets key quality standards and Trócaire’s own internal humanitarian standards and guidelines. Liaise with the Regional Trocaire Humanitarian Advisor in the delivery of this and the Trocaire Humanitarian technical team.
Ensure that Trócaire’s Accountability Commitments, including commitments to Safeguarding Programme Participants, are understood and prioritised in the response, placing the links between Protection, Safeguarding and Accountability at the core of programme planning, design and implementation.

Fund and Donor management

Work with the Institutional Funding Officer and the Trocaire Institutional Funding unit to ensure the response is adequately funded to meet strategic objectives.
Manage a funding portfolio for the Humanitarian response with multiple donors and work with the Institutional Funding Officer (IFO) to ensure high quality proposals are developed, and reports are delivered on time.
Network and coordinate with potential donors and communicate effectively with existing donors in response to requests and in the submission of timely information as required.
Coordinate with key external donors and agencies in Nairobi to work towards improved programmatic quality and effectiveness in line with sectoral norms and standards.

Networking and Communications

Organise and facilitate project visits, including head office and/or donor visits, as necessary and ensure that Trocaire’s work in professionally and widely disseminated.
Ensure close coordination and communication with the Humanitarian Programme Manager, the Institutional Funding Officer and the Finance Manager on project progress and compliance issues.
Consolidate and strengthen relationships with Trócaire’s other key stakeholders, including partner organisations, other international organisations, UN agencies and other stakeholders
Represent Trócaire at Cluster and other in-country coordination.

Person Specification – Essential Requirements
Qualification
At least Bachelors degree in area related to humanitarian response or international development
Experience

At least three years’ experience in the design and management of humanitarian response programmes
At least three years’ experience of leading and managing teams as well as strong team-working skills and experience
Significant experience in managing Donor funded projects and OFDA funded projects in particular
Experience in strategic planning and project management
Experience of Humanitarian Accountability initiatives
Experience of working in insecure environments
Experience in DRR, preparedness, LRRD (linkage between Relief, Reconstruction and Development) and/or resilience programming an advantage

Skills

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to relate across different organisational functions, structures and levels
Demonstrated ability to lead & work in a team.
Excellent and proven organisational skills
Excellent writing skills that articulate issues in a concise and coherent manner
A thorough knowledge and understanding of humanitarian and development issues
Ability to work and travel in developing countries in often-volatile crises situations
Excellent communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent knowledge of IT

Qualities

Leadership qualities. Ability to influence
Diplomacy skills
Creativity and innovation
Flexibility
A commitment to justice and development

Other

Willingness to travel and work in crises zones, where and when required, at short notice

Person Specification – Desirable
Qualification
Specific qualification in humanitarianism
Experience

Experience of remote management

Skills
Spoken Somali would be an added advantage
Qualities

Good interpersonal relationships and team work skills in a multi-cultural environment.
Respect of local culture
Willingness to travel frequently and independently.
Willingness to work overtime if required.
Capable of working in challenging contexts and environments
Able to cope with unstable environments

All offers of employment with Trócaire may be subject to police clearance.

October 25, 2024
Training on Project Cycle Management (PCM)

Terms of Reference
CONTRACT TITLE: Training on Project Cycle Management (PCM)
Duration:12 working days
Introduction to Trocaire Kenya Programmes
Trócaire has been working in Kenya for over 30 years and established an office in Nairobi in 1994. We collaborate with over 20 local NGOs to deliver our Country Strategic Plan, which focuses on:

Accountable Governance: Public participation, social accountability and civil society space;
Resilient Livelihoods: Agricultural production, agricultural markets, livelihoods diversification, financial inclusion, regenerative natural resource management, community managed disaster risk reduction in ASALs, specifically Turkana, and Upper Eastern (Embu, Kitui, Tharaka Nithi)
Natural Resource Rights: Land and natural resource rights in the context of oil and gas industry in Turkana
Women’s Empowerment and Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls: Personal empowerment, economic empowerment, attitude and behavior change, access to essential services, focused on adolescent girls and young women in slum settlements in Nairobi and Nakuru
Humanitarian preparedness and response: Emergency drought response in ASAL Counties

Purpose of the consultancy assignment
The objective of the consultancy is to deliver a comprehensive PCM training for Trocaire Kenya staff and partners.
Expected Outputs and Deliverables
The consultancy will consist of the following tasks:

Conducting a training needs assessment
Adjusting the existing training curricula for the target audience
Preparation of training modules (including handouts/handbooks for participants)
Delivering trainings (prepare and compile training pack for participants, including all relevant supporting materials ; agenda, presentations, handouts, group exercises, exercises for individual work, reference materials, evaluation forms, etc.)
Reporting (Upon the completion of the training delivery, the trainer will prepare a final report that will include, but will not be limited to: training goals and results achieved number of trainees, analysis of pre and after training knowledge, lessons learned and recommendations)

Qualifications of the Successful Consultants
Trócaire Kenya seeks to engage the services of qualified and experienced consultant(s)/consultancy firm to lead on this training. The consultant(s)/consultancy firm must have the following qualifications and experience:

The lead consultant(s) must be qualified to at least a Master’s degree level.
The lead consultant(s) must have at least 10 years’ experience in project management in the development sector
Practical knowledge and experience in developing training curriculum and facilitating training workshops
Demonstrated ability to write high quality, clear, concise reports in English.
Sound interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

Duties and Responsibilities
Consultant:
Deliver the assignment in accordance with the TOR and contract
Trocaire

Provide and ensure access to all required documentation for purposes of this assignment
Ensure logistical requirements for field-based work are provided for the consultancy team (where needed)

Timeline and Contract Details
Time for consultancy shall be approximately 12 working days from end of September to Mid – October 2018The consultant shall pay the taxes, levies and other impositions levied under the applicable law and Trócaire will deduct such taxes as may be lawfully required (ie. withholding tax).Trócaire contract procedures and standards shall apply before, during and after the completion of the assignment.

October 25, 2024
Training On Project Cycle Management (Pcm) – Consultancy

Duration:12 working days
Introduction to Trocaire Kenya Programmes
Trócaire has been working in Kenya for over 30 years and established an office in Nairobi in 1994. We collaborate with over 20 local NGOs to deliver our Country Strategic Plan, which focuses on:

Accountable Governance: Public participation, social accountability and civil society space;
Resilient Livelihoods: Agricultural production, agricultural markets, livelihoods diversification, financial inclusion, regenerative natural resource management, community managed disaster risk reduction in ASALs, specifically Turkana, and Upper Eastern (Embu, Kitui, Tharaka Nithi)
Natural Resource Rights: Land and natural resource rights in the context of oil and gas industry in Turkana
Women’s Empowerment and Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls: Personal empowerment, economic empowerment, attitude and behavior change, access to essential services, focused on adolescent girls and young women in slum settlements in Nairobi and Nakuru
Humanitarian preparedness and response: Emergency drought response in ASAL Counties

Purpose of the consultancy assignment
The objective of the consultancy is to deliver a comprehensive PCM training for Trocaire Kenya staff and partners.
Expected Outputs and Deliverables
The consultancy will consist of the following tasks:

Conducting a training needs assessment
Adjusting the existing training curricula for the target audience
Preparation of training modules (including handouts/handbooks for participants)
Delivering trainings (prepare and compile training pack for participants, including all relevant supporting materials ; agenda, presentations, handouts, group exercises, exercises for individual work, reference materials, evaluation forms, etc.)
Reporting (Upon the completion of the training delivery, the trainer will prepare a final report that will include, but will not be limited to: training goals and results achieved number of trainees, analysis of pre and after training knowledge, lessons learned and recommendations)

Qualifications of the Successful Consultants
Trócaire Kenya seeks to engage the services of qualified and experienced consultant(s)/consultancy firm to lead on this training. The consultant(s)/consultancy firm must have the following qualifications and experience:

The lead consultant(s) must be qualified to at least a Master’s degree level.
The lead consultant(s) must have at least 10 years’ experience in project management in the development sector
Practical knowledge and experience in developing training curriculum and facilitating training workshops
Demonstrated ability to write high quality, clear, concise reports in English.
Sound interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

Duties and Responsibilities
Consultant:
Deliver the assignment in accordance with the TOR and contract
Trocaire
Provide and ensure access to all required documentation for purposes of this assignment
Ensure logistical requirements for field-based work are provided for the consultancy team (where needed)
Timeline and Contract Details
Time for consultancy shall be approximately 12 working days from end of September to Mid – October 2018The consultant shall pay the taxes, levies and other impositions levied under the applicable law and Trócaire will deduct such taxes as may be lawfully required (ie. withholding tax).Trócaire contract procedures and standards shall apply before, during and after the completion of the assignment.

October 25, 2024
Anaesthetist Field Logistics Assistant NGO Education Project Officer NGO Nurse/Midwife Nutrition Officer

Job Details
Reporting to Medical Officer this is a fixed term for one year and is based in Garbaharey Gedo region of Somalia.
Safeguarding[1] Children Policy:
The successful applicant will be expected to sign up to and adhere to Trócaire’s Safeguarding Policy.
Key Duties & Responsibilities

Surgical Care
Ensuring all anaesthetic medical activities (pre-anaesthesia evaluation, administration of anaesthesia, recovery period, specific pharmacy, equipment, general organization, etc.) is done in accordance to protocols and universal hygiene standards.
Ensure quality of pre, during and post-operative care of patients is maintained (Assists the doctor in evaluating the risks of operating in collaboration with the surgeon, checking that patients authorize their operations in writing, providing them with appropriate information on their illness and treatments, and deciding on what type of anaesthetics to be used before surgery.
Ensure that anaesthesia checklist is followed before all operations as per protocol and guidelines (oxygen level, presence of emergency material, intubation equipment, etc.)
Evaluates the risks of operating in collaboration with the Surgeon Doctor.
Carry-out all anaesthetics related activities during surgery in accordance to the procedures set before-hand (by the doctor (if any)), in order to patient’s is adequately anaesthetized and safe during the process.
Preparing beforehand the drugs, material, and equipment required.
Administering and maintains anaesthetics following the rules of hygiene and asepsis in force.
Monitoring patients throughout the whole intervention.
Assist the doctor in providing post-operative care, including immediate post-operative surveillance in the recovery room (ensuring patient’s recovery of consciousness and setting analgesic protocol) and special patients present in the intensive care unit, in order to adapt the prescriptions (hydric resuscitation, anti-biotherapies, analgesics), with special focus on patient’s pain relief, during the stabilization and recovery process.
Supports the medical officer to prepare and circulate health related reports
Perform other duties as required by the line manager.
Participates actively in Trocaire strategic planning processes to determine future direction of the programme. Provides advice to ensure that plans are sensitive to the cultural context and reality of Gedo and ensures programme staff are aware of lessons learned from past interventions.
Provides timely written briefings to the programme coordinator on any situations related to the above responsibilities
Service quality
[1] All offers of employment with Trócaire may be subject to Police clearance.
All new hires are required to complete a Self-Declaration Form and sign up to our Code of Behaviour contained in our Safeguarding Children Policy. For additional information please consult the Human Resources Department in our Head Office.

Job Requirements

Bachelor of Clinical Medicine from a recognized university.
Post graduate degree in relevant field
Registered with the relevant Boards
Minimum three (3) years post specialization experience
Experience working in a busy health facility.
Ability to actively monitor patient conditions before, during and after treatments or procedures.
Ability to provide and sustain life-saving support and airway management during an emergency situation.
Strong note-taking and record-keeping skills.
Ability to coordinate the administration of anaesthetic medications with surgeons during surgical procedures.
Somali speaking is an added advantage
Leadership and good interpersonal skills including the ability to listen; negotiation skills at different levels; flexible and adaptable to work under unstable environments and under pressure with limited support
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Good computer skills (Microsoft Office).

BENEFITS
For the candidate with the required experience and passion for the role, Trócaire offers a competitive packageof salary and benefits. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply on or before 13th July 2018. Recruitment is subject to donor appr

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October 25, 2024
SASA Faith Advisor

Description of the unit / department:
The post holder will be reporting to the Gender Based Violence and HIV Advisor.
This is a fixed contract for 2 years and It will be recruited/ based in one of the SASA! Faith implementing countries (Uganda; Kenya; Malawi; Zimbabwe) with a minimum of 40% travel to programme implementation sites across all countries of implementation [25% programme support (estimated 1 month per country programme outside base country) 15% technical engagements (e.g. for training and T/S with Trócaire Global technical advisors and/or Raising Voices technical advisors).
Key Duties & Responsibilities

Technical Support to SASA! Faith Teams (includes Trócaire goal 3 programme staff and key implementing partner staff) (40%)
Build and maintain excellent working relationships with SASA! Faith teams.
Support technical capacity building of SASA! Faith teams, through training, workshops and learning exchange visits.
Support SASA! Faith teams to ensure SASA! Faith phase action plans are planned and developed in a timely manner that meet programme objectives.
Mentor and guide SASA! Faith team in planning, implementation, documentation and monitoring of SASA! Faith activities.
Monitoring and support to other Trócaire countries working with SASA! (Pakistan and Myanmar).
Coordinate SASA! Faith phase training planning, delivery and evaluation with colleagues from Raising Voices.
Provide logistical support for training’s.
Participate in shared learning spaces with colleagues from Raising Voices on SASA! and SASA! Faith.
Document and share learning with partners, Trócaire staff and externally where appropriate.
Support collaborative learning across SASA! Faith implementing countries, through quarterly global community of practice meetings for Trócaire programme staff and partner implementing staff in collaboration with Raising Voices. Also through supported peer exchange visits where appropriate.
Facilitate learning to support adaptive programming appropriate to differing contexts.
Collect case studies and provide content demonstrating the impact of SASA! and SASA! Faith for donor reports and other publications.
In coordination with the SASA! Faith team and M&E Officer, ensure timely and accurate M&E plans to ensure that SASA! Faith outcomes remains on track and aligned to the programme outcomes and targets.
Provide guidance and support to SASA! Faith teams on the effective use of SASA! Faith M&E tools, data entry, data analysis and reporting.
Participate in SASA! Faith global quarterly meetings, programme review meetings and any other meetings as required.
Undertake any other responsibilities assigned by the Head of Programmes or GBV and HIV advisor.Learning and Knowledge Management (20%) Monitoring and Evaluation (20%) Funding (10%)
Provide support to funding team members to fully understand SASA! Faith so that they can engage with funders as appropriate.
Provide support to consultations on proposed funding for SASA! Faith programming.Other (10%)

REQUIREMENTS
Person Specification – Essential Requirements
Qualification

Third level qualification in: Social Science, Development Studies, or a related area.
Minimum five years of working in an international or local development organisation.
Experience in GBV programming, including prevention and response strategies.
Minimum 1 year experience of working to support SASA! Or SASA! Faith programming.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills, particularly in relation to facilitating trainings on GBV.
Highly organised, with excellent planning, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
Excellent report writing skills and an aptitude for designing projects and proposals.
Competent in Microsoft packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and with internet/email.
Demonstrate a commitment to gender equality and an ability to influence and engage others to support gender issues.
Capable of working efficiently under tight deadlines.
Spoken and written fluency in English.
Experience of working with faith based institutions
Experience in gender analysis/gender mainstreaming.
Experience of strategy development and proposal writing.
Experience of managing institutional funding
Experience of working in a partnership arrangement with civil society organisations and the use of participatory approaches to development.

Qualities

Commitment to Trócaire’s Vision, Mission and Values and an understanding of a partnership approach to development.
Sympathetic understanding of working with faith leaders and communities.
Ability to work with women and men from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated and active commitment to gender equality and Women’s Empowerment.
Ability to work to deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to learn on-the-job, and an interest in learning about the context, issues and strategies of Trócaire’s programming.
Willingness to travel frequently.
Able to work irregular hours on an occasional basis.
Self-motivated with proven ability to take initiative.
Strong team player who is able to establish solid working relationships with colleagues in country as well as in Head Office.

Knowledge

Critical understanding of Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment.
Critical understanding of GBV programming principles and practices.

Other

The job description above is not prescriptive; it simply outlines the key tasks and areas of responsibilities and priorities. These key tasks are subject to change when necessary. Any changes will be made in consultation with the post holder.
Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area is desirable, or significant experience beyond that outlined below.

Skills

Excellent research, analytical and critical evaluation skills.
Gender analysis/mainstreaming skills.
Understanding of programme cycle management and Programme Quality theories, including M&E systems and Results Based Management and impact assessment.
Spoken Acholi, Teso and/or Kumam

October 25, 2024
Programme Director

Background to the Role:
Acting as Assistant Country Director the Director of Programmes is part of the Kenya Country Management Team and is responsible for all aspects of Trócaire’s country programme with a particular emphasis on programme and project quality, and the promotion of a results-based approach.
Reporting to:Country Director
Managing: (Individuals/Team) – 3 Programme Managers & 1 M&E Manager.
Contract Duration:3 years
Location of Position : Nairobi, Kenya
Safeguarding[1] Children Policy:
The successful applicant will be expected to sign up to and adhere to Trócaire’s Safeguarding Policy.
Key Duties & Responsibilities

Programme Development and Management

Deliver a Portfolio of integrated programmes that respond to the local context within the framework of the new Kenya Country Strategy Paper, and the wider organisational policy deliverables based on the Strategic Framework.
Ensure that Trócaire has a clearly identified niche in terms of programme interventions and that Trócaire’s added value is clear in terms of what we contribute to partners’ work.
Ensure that different thematic areas of work are mutually reinforcing and contribute collectively to the achievement of country and global level outcomes.
Establish regular discussions with the Programme Team, the Institutional Funding Unit and the Strategic Impact unit at HQ to ensure that they are engaged in, aware of and supporting Programme Development and Management and initiatives in the region.
Lead Programme Managers to identify and develop learning within their programme areas and facilitate the sharing of this learning with partners, across the programme and externally as appropriate.
Programme Design:
Provide technical support to Programme Managers to ensure that all bodies of work (projects and programmes) are designed, in line with Trocaire’s Organisational Strategy, the Kenya Country Strategy and Trócaire’s Programme Management and Accountability Framework.
Lead Programme Managers in ensuring that the design of all bodies of work are based on rigorous needs assessments, including participatory vulnerability and gender analyses.
Support Programme Managers and partners to ensure that all bodies of work are designed in line with principles of gender equity and women’s empowerment.

Programme Implementation and Monitoring:

Ensure that all programmes and projects have good quality M&E frameworks and plans in place. Ensure all M&E frameworks are designed in compliance with Trocaire’s global M&E policy and include mandatory indicators. Maintain oversight for monitoring and evaluation of all projects and programmes, ensuring Programme Managers make regular monitoring visits to the field.
Support the M&E Manager to develop and manage a standardised monitoring and reporting system for use by all programme partners, in line with organisational policy and any institutional funding requirements.
Lead monthly programme review meetings with Programme Managers and teams to ensure that the programme is on track and challenges are dealt with.
Support programme teams to draft good quality project reports and annual programme reviews.
Ensure all reports provide clear evidence of progress and can be used for programme management, internal reporting and reporting to donors..
Ensure the highest possible quality in the preparation of project documentation, including the assessment of project risk, by PMs, providing advice and guidance where necessary.
Ensure that all donor reports are submitted on time.

Programme Evaluation:

Ensure that all programme work is evaluated according to Trócaire’s evaluation policy and that learning from evaluations is incorporated into new programme design and shared across the organisation.
Promote evaluation methodologies that foster internalisation of learning, and where possible promote elements of peer review and evaluation including with Partners.
Together with Programme Managers identify relevant thematic working groups, networks and learning forums at national and international level in which the PMs can participate in order to improve programme and advocacy impact.

Humanitarian Programme Management

Support the development of a Humanitarian Preparedness, Management and Response strategy, including preparedness and response plans.
Ensure that Trocaire has identified Strategic Humanitarian response partners who will lead a response in case of emergency.
Ensure that relevant partners have up to date training in Sphere, HAP and the ICRC Code of Conduct, and that all Trócaire Humanitarian responses meet these minimum standards.

Human Resource Management

Line Manage 3 Programme Managers & 1 M&E Manager using performance management approach. Ensure that all managers are clear on the change to which they are contributing and on their roles and responsibilities.
Support, mentor and coach staff as part of their professional development and help them to become highly effective in their work.
Support the Finance Manager to ensure that the Programme Accountant and Programme Finance Officers are supported to work as members of the Programme Team.
Establish a team approach to programming, ensuring that PMs work together to design and manage programmes, share learning and to exchange skills.
Establish regular team meetings to ensure that Programme staff are familiar with each other’s work and to facilitate rolling out of organisational programme processes and policies.
Financial and Admin Management
As a member of the Country Management Team, collaborate with the Finance Manager to carry out regular programme budget reviews.
Lead monthly team meetings together with finance and PMs to review and monitor budget vs expenditure for all projects and programme partners.
Establish a system of ongoing communication with the Finance Manager to coordinate the work plan of the Programme Finance Officers and to ensure that the Finance Manager is aware of all relevant issues related to partner and programme finance.

Partner Relationships and Support

Ensure that the all partnerships are managed in line with Trocaire’s Partnership Policy and that all Programme team staff implement the policy.
Ensure partner capacity assessments are conducted regularly and partner capacity building plans are in place and being implemented, in line with Trocaire’s Partner Capacity Building Framework.
Develop and implement an accountability strategy and action plan to deliver roll out of Trócaire’s Programme Accountability Framework.
Institutional Funding
Work with the CD and Regional Institutional Funding Officer (RIFO) to implement and review the Institutional Funding Strategy for Kenya.
Develop relationships with key IF actors in Kenya and internationally to ensure an ongoing funding stream for programmes in the region.
Identify funding opportunities and lead Programme Managers in the development of winning project proposals for submission to institutional donors.
Provide technical support to the RIFO and PMs in drafting of reports to donors and ensure timely reporting for all IF.
Ensure that PMs provide the necessary support to partners to meet donor reporting and compliance requirements.
Ensure effective management of IF, ensuring that all IF projects are delivered in accordance with contractual obligations, in budget and in compliance with donor requirements.
Policy, Advocacy and Communications
Lead development and implementation of a country advocacy strategy, in line with the objectives of the Country Strategy.
Support PMs to pro-actively drive an evidence-based advocacy agenda in collaboration with partners.
Support the CD to respond to organisational needs for materials, or to host visits, related to organisational level policy, advocacy, campaigns, development education, fundraising and communications.
Develop and maintain strong links with communication teams in Ireland and the UK.

Other Duties and Responsibilities
Fulfil other reasonable duties and responsibilities, as requested by the Country Director, including deputising for the Country Director.The ideal candidate will have:
Qualification

Third level qualification in Development, Humanitarian or related field of study.
International Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area and significant experience beyond that outlined below.

Experience

Significant demonstrable experience in the management of poverty alleviation and livelihoods development programmes of substantial scale;
Demonstrable experience in designing and managing programmes on resilience and disaster risk reduction in arid lands, natural resource management and women’s empowerment highly desirable;
Demonstrable experience in the management of large-scale humanitarian programmes;
In-depth understanding of programming in a partnership model, working in a partnership-based NGO;
Sound and up to date knowledge of development concepts, methodologies and techniques, including results based management, rights based approach and participatory methodologies;
Demonstrable experience of promoting gender equity through programming and within an international organisation;
Demonstrable experience of designing projects and developing proposals to secure institutional donor funding and of managing large and complex donor grants;
Demonstrable experience in designing and managing complex M&E frameworks, including knowledge management and use of ICT systems;
Solid experience of managing teams in a multi-cultural environment and playing a leadership role in ensuring cohesiveness, inclusion and development of staff at all levels;
Experience of working in a faith-based organization;
Experience of working with management information systems.

Skills

Excellent programme management skills;
Demonstrated ability to manage complex programmes to deliver results in line with strategy and budget using results-based management approach;
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and financial systems on a significant scale, in development and humanitarian contexts;
Highly organised, with excellent planning, prioritisation and problem-solving skills;
Excellent leadership skills;
Demonstrated ability to manage multi-cultural teams of national and international staff well, and to implement performance management effectively;
Ability to coach and help others develop in their professional lives;
Ability to motivate staff to align behind a shared vision and objectives;
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and to develop and implement a clear country level strategy in the context of organisational strategy;
Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills and demonstrated ability in using these with internal stakeholders (Trócaire staff in different locations) and external stakeholders (partners, Church, donors, Irish and UK and host governments etc.);
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Competent in Microsoft packages (Word, Excel);
Fluency (written and spoken) in English;
A full driving licence.

Qualities

Understanding of, an empathy with, the role of the Catholic Church in development
A strong commitment to the work of justice and an empathy with the ethos and work of Trócaire.

Other
Ability and willingness to travel and represent Trocaire within the region and internationally including travel to HQ in Ireland and offices in the UK.
[1] All offers of employment with Trócaire may be subject to police clearance.

October 25, 2024
Joint Rapid Market Assessment Finance Officer- Humanitarian

Trócaire, Save the Children and Terre des Hommes Netherlands have decided to undertake a joint rapid markets assessment in Turkana as they are all currently responding to the food insecurity situation in Turkana County through cash transfer modalities.
Markets are the principal means through which people derive income and purchase commodities that they need. Sudden shocks and slow onsets of droughts, famine and conflicts can severely limit the functioning of market systems, market places and consequently can have a strong negative impact on people’s capacity to access commodities that are essential for their survival.
Purpose and Scope of the Assignment
This market assessment is part of the emergency needs assessments following the current food insecurity situation in Turkana County. The main objective of the study will ascertain the markets functionality in for an emergency response. The design of the rapid market assessment will provide a basic understanding of the capacity of selected markets to provide people with key commodities in the immediate and during the aftermath of the drought.
Specific Objectives of the Assignment:
To determine the extent to which the shock has affected people’s access to and ability to pay for essential commodities.
To identity market aligned ways to assist the drought affected population in accessing these commodities when they are necessary.
The Rapid Markets Assessment will strengthen response analysis by providing market data essential for informed decision making on appropriate transfer mechanisms (i.e in kind/cash based/voucher based).
The consultant(s) will be expected to:
Participate in briefing and consultation meetings to discuss the assignment; and development of the baseline design and implementation plan.
Develop, in collaboration with Trócaire and partners, a detailed research and analysis plan, including plans for: pretesting of tools; recruitment and training of research assistants; meaningful participation of partners and community; sampling methodology; implementation of data collection in the field; qualitative and quantitative data analysis and reporting.
Develop, in collaboration with Trócaire and partners, rigorous and robust data collection tools that can gather reliable and replicable data on each of the project indicators (Sample tools to be developed, shared and approved by Trócaire prior to data collection).
Develop detailed protocols describing the data collection methodology for each data point.
Lead data collection in the field including: designing and leading key informant interviews and focus group discussions; designing and leading surveys; identifying and training research assistants/enumerators; monitoring and ensuring data quality and research ethics of research assistants.
Analyse data in a rigorous, robust manner using appropriate statistical and qualitative analysis techniques
Draft a high-quality rapid assessment report. The report must be written in good quality English and must include robust and detailed analysis of the data findings.
Methodology
The study should use a mixed methodology approach, combining analysis of secondary data with primary data collection. The market assessment will include the following:
Analysis of secondary documentation: The consultant(s) will collect and analyse all secondary data that is relevant to the implementation of the humanitarian response project.
Primary Data Collection: The consultant(s) will be required to collect qualitative data and quantitative data on a range of indicators. In particular they will be required to administer data collection tools to gather information to the identified target groups. The consultant(s) should use both quantitative and qualitative approaches to gather data on such indicators, including but not restricted to household surveys, focus group discussions (FGDs), key informant interviews (KIIs). Triangulation of information gathered during the research will be a crucial aspect of this study. The analysis must provide a clear explanation of how the different data sets relate to one another and how they relate to the findings in the secondary documentation and provide a clear explanation for the results of the research.
Tasks, outputs and suggested timeframe
Task / Output
Inception meeting with project staff; review of key background documents and existing data collection tools
Production of a detailed inception report including: detailed work plan, detailed research methodology and sampling approach for quantitative data collection, quantitative and qualitative tools finalised in agreement with the Project team
Recruitment and training of enumerators, ensuring all enumerators sign and abide by Trócaire’s Safeguarding Children Policy
â— Train partner staff and enumerators on how to use the assessment tools effectively
Lead implementation of data collection,
â— To oversee the whole rapid assessment exercise, ensuring research quality and that all required information/data is being captured.
â— Compilation of primary data collected to inform the market functionality and appropriateness of (cash, voucher or in –kind) as modalities of assistance.
Data entry and analysis
· Compilation of primary data collected to inform the market functionality and appropriateness of (cash, voucher or in –kind) as modalities of assistance.
A concise report on a rapid market assessment for Turkana County, including Recommendations on likely scenarios and appropriateness of cash based interventions during (relief and emergencies) based on the current context and market functionality.
Design and provide a monitoring tool that the partners can use to track the evolution of the assessed markets and marketplaces
Oral presentation / meeting and de-brief with project staff
The rapid assessment study is expected to be completed by the end of June 2017. The exact period of the consultancy will be finalised with the consultant prior to the finalisation of the contract.
Consultant Profile
Trócaire Kenya seeks to engage the services of qualified and experienced consultant(s)/consultancy firm to implement this baseline study. The consultant(s)/consultancy firm must have the following qualifications and experience:
The lead consultant(s) must be qualified to at least a Master’s degree level, preferably in the field of rural livelihoods development, rural economics and/or food and livelihoods security
The lead consultant(s) must have demonstrated technical expertise and experience in the design and implementation of rapid market assessments in the context of humanitarian emergency (e.g. EMMA) and in the design and management of cash/market based humanitarian interventions, preferably in ASAL areas of Kenya
The lead consultant(s) must have demonstrated experience and expertise in designing and managing similar studies and in delivering agreed outputs on time and within budget
Other team members should have a minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences and must have detailed knowledge and understanding of rural markets and economics
Other team members must have demonstrated experience and expertise in implementing rigorous research on rural markets, preferably in ASAL areas of Kenya
The team must have demonstrated understanding of the ethical issues related to implementing such research
Excellent, demonstrated skills in researching rural markets in Africa; demonstrated experience in using relevant statistical analysis software (e.g. SPSS or similar)
Demonstrated ability to write high quality, clear, concise reports in English
Experience in designing, managing, monitoring and evaluating projects or programmes with international NGOs or government Ministries in ASALs an advantage.
Submission of Proposals
Trócaire invites interested individuals and companies to submit the following application documents:
A Brief Expression of interest outlining how the consultant(s) meets the selection criteria and their understanding of the ToR and methodology.
Names and CVs of individuals or team members proposed and their roles in the achievement of the assignment
3 professional referees (previous clients) and sample reports of similar assignments taken in the recent past
A proposed activities schedule/work plan with time frame
Financial proposal detailing consultant(s) itemized fees, data collection and administrative costs
3 examples of similar pieces of work completed within the past two years
The proposal shall be sent, in soft copy, to hrkenya@trocaire.org with “Joint Rapid Market Assessment ” as the email subject
The deadline for applying is 14th June 2017. We are aiming to select the consultant by 16th June 2017 and start the contract immediately thereafter.
Ethical Standards and Intellectual Property
The consultant should take all reasonable steps to ensure that the evaluation is designed and conducted to respect and protect the rights and welfare of the people and communities involved and to ensure that the evaluation is technically accurate and reliable, is conducted in a transparent and impartial manner, and contributes to organizational learning and accountability. The team will also commit to adhering to Trócaire’s Safeguarding Programme Participant Policy and Code of Conduct. All products arising from this evaluation will be owned by the contracting partners. The Consultant will not be allowed, without prior authorization in writing, to present any of the analytical results as his or her own or to make use of the evaluation results for private publication purposes.
[1] Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources State Department of Environment Kenya Meteorological Department (2017) The Outlook for the 2017 “Long Rains” (March-April-May) 2017 Season http://www.meteo.go.ke/pdf/seasonal.pdf
[2] UNICEF Kenya – Humanitarian Situation report, April 2017.
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October 24, 2024
Wash Engineer

Reporting to:
Humanitarian Coordinator
Key Responsibilities
Supervises and oversees artisans in WASH sites
Develop work schedules in a language understood by contractors
Regularly prepare progress reports for the management.
Serve as the technical lead construction and implementation of water supply including construction of water sources, storage, repair of water systems, and, sanitation facilities for schools and medical facilities.
WASH:*
In consultation with the Programme Management, ensures the efficient and effective delivery of Trocaire’s WASH Programme in Gedo. This includes:
Quality implementation of detailed construction/piping drawings and specifications in WASH design in conformance with all applicable Somalia government construction codes, and/or international norms
Support beneficiary institutions in development of operation and maintenance plan for WASH infrastructure.
Arrange for testing of any new water sources to ensure potability.
Work with the team to link water, sanitation and hygiene awareness, particularly in schools. Specifically ensure sanitation facilities conform to Somali culture, and that hand washing facilities not only obey the same, but are user-friendly.
Prepare site visit reports, engineer’s instructions, any variation orders, and payment and completion certificates in a timely manner and obtain sign off from Trocaire management.
Ensure all contractual works conform to design, and are tested before issuing of completion certificates.
Recommends changes on designs, material specifications and grant charts and obtains sign off from Trocaire management.
Determine construction supply needs, identify gaps and initiate requests to Logistician/Procurement Officer for materials in agreed timeframes.
Explain to beneficiary institutions, government officials, the working modalities of Trocaire Somali programme.
Ensures that labourers (skilled, unskilled, beneficiaries) observe minimum health and safety procedures to minimize risk of accidents/injuries.
Logistics & Procurement:
Reports any procurement and warehousing concerns to the humanitarian coordinator: materials provision strategies, clarifies any materials specifications issues, and provides technical input and problem-solving to any other procurement and logistics issues as they arise
Works with the Procurement Unit and Warehousing team in the review of goods received, particularly in the verification of quality of materials received, arranging for transport of material, coordinating with beneficial institutions to handle and store construction and plumbing materials, and supporting them to maintain stock books in the field.
Works with Procurement and Warehousing to prepare and execute a procurement plan to ensure favourable lead time for the procurement team.Monitoring and Evaluation
Works with Trocaire management team in the field in monitoring and reporting progress, and, adopts agreed changes in designs to conform to varying context.
Carries out regular quality control checks on constructed sanitation facilities in schools and health facilities, and oversees artisans to ensure that the end result conforms to internationally acceptable standards.
Provides weekly reports on performance of the WASH programme in reference to all points above and any other relevant or critical information.Coordination
Strengthens relationships between Trocaire, UN agencies and beneficiaries, (community leaders and government agencies) working closely with all project stakeholders.
Finance:
Ensures that all work orders and labour contracts are approved before any work takes place.
Submits liquidations, minimizes likelihood of incidences of litigation which may lead to liquidated damages, and makes sure that charges are reasonable, allowable and allocable.
When required, prepares contract bundles (agreements, specifications, conditions, drawings, etc) payment certificates, variation orders, and completion certificates.
*Qualifications:**
Educational requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Higher National Diploma from a recognized institution.
Minimum two years’ experience working with NGOs, or government agencies in planning or implementation of construction or infrastructure projects.
Proven strong ability to provide technical assistance and expert advice to artisans in infrastructure and related fields.
Experience in project planning, supervision, and reporting.Knowledge , Skills and attributes
Strong interpersonal skills to ensure maximum coordination with concerned groups; respects the limits of authority
Ability to manage contractors in a fluid security environment
Must be a Somali and being from Gedo is a distinct advantage
Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
Proven organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Proficient in the use of MS Windows and MS Office programs.
· Ability to work independently and creatively.
Enthusiasm in working as a member of a team and willingness to learn.
Ability to embrace the challenge of working under pressure

October 24, 2024