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  • Global Project Manager Food Security

    Global Project Manager Food Security

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    This is an exciting opportunity to implement the NORAD food security project, in close collaboration with the Livelihoods and Food Security (LFS) teams in Nigeria, Uganda and Somalia.  

    What we are looking for

    The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a highly qualified Global Project Manager Food Security with relevant Manager/Specialist/Coordinator experience on food security interventions from humanitarian or development programs/projects. 

    What you will do

    Some of your specific responsibilities include:

    Responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the project (Frequent field visit and field level support).
    Responsible for technical support to the CO teams. To be in close collaboration with LFS regional advisors in Central West Africa (CWA) and East Africa & Yemen (EAY).
    Be the link between country offices, steering committee of the project and the LFS Global Lead on overall project implementation and progress. 
    Responsible for documenting and disseminating country-level innovation, case studies and lessons learnt through webinars, workshops, etc.
    Closely work with Global, Regional and local M&E Advisors of the project, ensure that the M&E plan and implementation of the M&E plan is in line with the project proposal.
    Responsible for donor reporting and analysis of results tailored to the needs of different audiences.
    Responsible for the communication of results and the development of recommendations to senior management at HO, ROs and COs.
    Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.  

    What you will bring

    Minimum 5 years of relevant Manager/Specialist/Coordinator experience on food security interventions from humanitarian or development programs/projects. 
    Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
    Documented results related to coordinating of complex projects.
    Experience in drafting and encouraging implementation of policy/strategic guidance, and developing practical tools and resources.
    Experience with engaging with key humanitarian stakeholders.
    Fluency in English, both written and verbal. 
    Degree in a relevant field in the area of agriculture, forestry, livestock or similar. Work experience can compensate for a formal degree. 
    Experience in humanitarian or development programmes with displaced populations in urban and rural areas, including activities related to food security, early recovery, climate adaptation, etc. 
    Demonstrated experience in working with government, business owners, displaced populations and host communities.
    Strong skills in communications at all levels, equally important with people at HO level as the project participants.
    Demonstrated experience in facilitating remote team work and in using remote work software (e.g. Teams, Skype, Office 365, etc).
    Result-oriented, a team player, exhibiting high levels of enthusiasm and integrity.
    Skills in facilitation of stakeholder engagement/workshops.

    What we offer

    Duty station: EAY/CWA Regional office OR NRC Head Office in Oslo . 
    Contract: national contract, 9-month contract.  
    Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s regional salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions.
    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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  • Regional Programme Adviser EA & Yemen

    Regional Programme Adviser EA & Yemen

    Roles and Responsibilities ;

    Regional Programme Advisor will be allocated a lead area where s/he will provide expertise. Lead areas will evolve in accordance with NRC Regional Programme Strategy. Specific lead responsibilities that could be assigned include but not limited to:

    Establish and provide a regional helpdesk function on assigned thematic, working collaboratively with colleagues in HO, within the region and country offices. Help Desk thematic include (but are not limited to): PCM, Hard to Reach, Emergency Preparedness, Consortia and down-stream partnerships best practices
    Lead Strategic initiatives as assigned by the line manager or Regional Programmes Director.
    Identify gaps in quality and practice, and common learning and development needs in relation to programme proposal development, PCM, Grants Management within the region’s COs and work collaboratively with L&D colleagues (regional, HO, OD/PCM Adviser) on development of learning initiatives to build skills and capacity
    Lead on partnerships (including private sector partnerships), identifying opportunities for cross-country/regional arrangements and developing outline business proposals to be taken forward with the Regional Programme Director
    Be the in-team focal point on assigned institutional donor knowledge, working collaboratively with colleagues in Partnerships and Policy (HO, NRC Rep Offices), and other regions, to develop information resources and tools to support COs in targeted programme proposals and high-quality donor reporting and compliance
    Conduct analysis of trends in the region or sub-region to contribute to regional understanding and provide evidence for advocacy and innovative project ideas. 

    Professional Competencies: 

    Several years of experience within the humanitarian/recovery context, of which 5 years of Advisor / Programme Manager/Head of Programme experience 
    Specialist knowledge and expertise equivalent to an advanced university degree in a relevant field (e.g., international development, politics, social science)
    Knowledge of institutional donors’ strategies, priorities, and compliance requirements – NMFA, UNHCR, ECHO, FCDO etc. 
    Track record of successful proposal development, or similar in funding or partnerships
    Experience from working in the Middle East
    Understanding of, and commitment to working collaboratively with technical and operational colleagues within a matrix structure, including capacity building
    Fluency in English, both written and verbal; Arabic is an asset 
    Experience working with overall strategy development and planning
    Experience of developing learning and development tools and resources to support capacity building
    Knowledge of and interest in new business opportunities, including commercial partnerships
    Experience of working with cross-country programmes and donor

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  • Research Analyst ACAPS

    Research Analyst ACAPS

    ACAPS’ PURPOSE

    ACAPS is dedicated to helping humanitarians make better decisions. We want to put evidence at the heart of decision-making. To achieve this, we collaborate with a variety of partners across the humanitarian sector and beyond. We strive to be an evolving platform, providing: 

    Independent analysis to support evidence-based decision-making for humanitarian operations.
    Deployment of experts to support assessments and analysis in crises. 
    Innovative approaches to collect more reliable and timely data and conduct rigorous analysis.

    ACAPS’ ANALYSIS WORK

    ACAPS provides analytical support to the humanitarian community responding to humanitarian crises. Products are designed to inform response programming, awareness raising, advocacy, and decision making, with an emphasis on uncovering barriers to the response, and identifying gaps and priority areas (both sectoral and geographic). ACAPS is in continuous contact with operational organizations and other stakeholders to provide analytical products that directly support the needs of humanitarian community.   
    ACAPS’ product portfolio includes regular and non-regular reports, including humanitarian needs analysis, thematic analysis, and anticipatory analysis.

    RESPONSIBILITIES 

    Generic responsibilities 

    Research and Analysis: Conduct monitoring of information on political, economic, social, and humanitarian developments of humanitarian crises 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. 

    Secondary data analysis and crisis monitoring

    Review all assessments, reports and information products on humanitarian crises in the Horn of Africa to understand the information landscape and current gaps.
    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.
    Ensure that crisis monitoring feeds into the design of analytical products.
    Support the overall informational needs of the response through the compilation, synthesis, and analysis of relevant qualitative and quantitative information.
    Contribute to the creation of tools to facilitate the ongoing analysis and sharing of data and information that support evidence-based decision making.

    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.
    This may include leading on in-depth thematic research, ad-hoc briefing notes, and anticipatory analysis, depending on analysis needs and team priorities.
    Support other team members with the development of analysis products.

    Strategic External Collaboration

    In close coordination with and with support of the Team Leader and Senior Analyst, lead the expansion of ACAPS’ network and outreach in Nairobi, with regional stakeholders relevant for the work of ACAPS’ analysis team, including regional humanitarian working groups and analysis actors. 
    This includes identifying and contacting key interlocutors, building relationships, creating and maintaining contact databases.
    Identify relevant spaces and interested audiences for ACAPS to present its analysis.
    Travel in East Africa for stakeholder outreach, if needed.
    Any other tasks which are jointly agreed upon may be added to the job description, as per the project needs. 

    Professional Competencies

    Required skills, knowledge and experience

    Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research and mixed analysis methods and ease with handling large amounts of quantitative and qualitative data. 
    Written clarity, including ability to analyse complex concepts and synthetize information. 
    Previous experience (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). 
    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. 
    Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining professional networks.
    Fluent written and oral communication skills in English. Any other language is an asset, especially languages spoken in East Africa. 
    Willingness to travel in East Africa.

    Generic professional competencies

    Relevant Master’s degree, preferably in humanitarian action, social sciences (anthropology, sociology, economics, political science, psychology, geography, etc.), area studies, international relations, public health, epidemiology or other relevant education. 
    Ability to work efficiently under pressure, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail. 
    Ability to work autonomously and proactively.
    Proven cooperation and inter-personal skills, including proven capacity to work very efficiently in a team. 
    Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, and results-oriented approach. 
    Demonstrated ability to take initiative, manage own use of time, and self-motivate. 
    Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel. 
    Familiarity with R, Python, Tableau, PowerBI, or similar software, is an asset.
    Flexible, including willingness to work overtime.

    Behavioural Competencies

    Planning and delivering results: Ability to work efficiently under pressure, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail. Ability to work autonomously and proactively. 
    Working with people: Proven cooperation and inter-personal skills, including proven capacity to work very efficiently in a team. 
    Communicating with impact and respect 
    Active listening 
    Adapting and responding to change
    Social perceptiveness
    Adhering to principles and values 
    Deciding and initiating action

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  • Head of Programme

    Head of Programme

    Generic responsibilities

    These responsibilities are the same for all Head of Programme positions and cannot be modified:

    Line management for Core Competence Specialists
    Member of the Country Management Group (CMG)
    Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
    Provide programme input to Country Strategy and Plan of Action
    Development of Core Competency strategies that are aligned to regional and global priorities and strategies
    Quality control, M&E and organizational learning
    Capacity building of all technical staff
    In-country representation
    Development of holistic and needs based programmes, including cash-based interventions and marked based programmes

    Specific responsibilities

    Ensure strategic programme development in the country in line with the region and global programme initiatives.
    Overseeing specific advances in NRC’s Innovation, Protection, Markets and Digital programming, through an increasingly localised and networked approach
    Contribute to expanding the use of Cash Based Programmes and increase use of technology as a way of increasing efficiency of the programmes
    Contribute to strengthening accountability to beneficiaries through improving M&E systems, the establishment of beneficiary feedback and complaints mechanisms and improved needs assessments for evidence-based programming.
    Facilitate initiatives for integrated programme analysis and response analysis, including the integration of relevant cross-cutting issues such as protection, safe programming and access

    Generic professional competencies for this position:

    Minimum 4 years’ experience from a senior management position in a humanitarian/ recovery context
    Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
    Core competency expertise
    Knowledge of cash-based interventions and market based programmes
    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:

    Knowledge of the context in Kenya and Tanzania-Advantageous
    Culturally sensitive, with the ability to work within different cultural contexts
    Experience in resource mobilisation and in particular working with private foundations, social enterprise, Embassies, EU, US donors and UN agencies
    Proven experience of working in partnership with local and national actors from civil society and private sector
    Empowering and building trust and community mobilization

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  • Media Technical Officer ACAPS

    Media Technical Officer ACAPS

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Enhance a fluid and insightful dialogue between the Analysis team and the Communications department in order to improve our analysis and better meet the needs of our users.
    Be in charge of ACAPS social channels and monitor and report internally on the online performance.
     

    Specific responsibilities:
    Strategy implementation

    In close collaboration with the Communications Manager, ensure the implementation of ACAPS communication strategy aimed at strengthening the positioning of the organisation as a leading provider of high-quality independent needs analysis.
    Listen, monitor, and analyse key performance indicators to ensure ACAPS is performing according to the communication strategy goals (increase visibility, build trust and loyalty, and encourage participation) and help measure impact.

     
    Enhance external communications

    Be responsible for the management of ACAPS dissemination channels (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and MailChimp) by coordinating inputs across ACAPS work streams and key stakeholders to ensure we contribute towards a more evidence-based informed decisions in the humanitarian response.
    Be responsible for the marketingplatform Meltwater and act as a focal point.
    Engage on a regular basis with primary target audience (humanitarian workers and organisations, donors, UN agencies, etc) and continue building relationship with our secondary target audience (journalists, academia, private sector, etc).
    Continue advocating for a data sharing approach while boosting collaboration with other platforms/organisations.

    Critical interfaces:

    Closely coordinates and collaborates with the Analysis team regarding communication and dissemination of analysis work.
     

    QUALIFICATIONS
    Competencies Qualifications and experience

    Relevant university degree or higher education, preferably in communications, journalism or related field.
    At least 2 years’ experience in a position with related responsibilities (e.g. public relations, communications).
    Field and/or headquarters experience from the humanitarian sector desirable.
     

    Professional competencies

    Experience with strategic communication, preferably in humanitarian disasters.
    In-depth knowledge and understanding of social media management and monitoring platforms, such as Hootsuite.
    In-depth knowledge and understanding of web analytical tools, such as Google Analytics.
    Good knowledge of designing tools, such as Photoshop and InDesign
    Demonstrated understanding of needs assessments and analysis in humanitarian crises.
    Good visual eye.
     

    Generic competencies

    Proposes innovative ideas and new solutions to challenges.
    Excellent time management skills and ability to organize multiple, simultaneous tasks, and deliver results within a specified period.
    Demonstrated problem solving skill s and results oriented approach. Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
    Proven ability to work strategically to set goals and flexibility and creativity in realizing them.
    Outstanding coordination, communication, and inter-personal skills, including capacity to persuade and influence others, convey information effectively, as well as adjust actions in relation to others’ actions.
    Demonstrated analytical skills and written clarity, including ability to understand complex concepts and problems and synthetize information.

    what we offer 

    Duty Station:  Nairobi, Kenya
    Duration & contract type: July through end of March 2024
    The opportunity to work and collaborate with an experience, passionate and diverse team
    Position is open to Kenyan Nationals Only

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  • ICLA Intern

    ICLA Intern

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    The overall objective of the internship role will be to contribute to NRC ICLA’s evidence creation, strategic advocacy and partner identification, engagement and support around Legal Identity (LID), Housing Land and Property (HLP) and Employment Laws and Procedures (ELP) efforts in collaboration with communities we work with, state and non-state actors. 

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Support with the formatting/design/branding of specific NRC advocacy products (eg: briefing notes, policy memos, etc)
    Support with MoU drafting, OAT processes and the preparation of Notes for File and Framework Agreements with unique partnerships
    Assist with organising advocacy meetings at the Country Office in liaison with NRC field staff, including setting up meetings, researching targets and helping with follow up – including with the National Government and County Government Offices
    Provide support in the form of note-taking, monitoring, reporting, etc. ahead of, during and after specific occasions (e.g.: summits, pledging/advocacy events, etc) 
    Support research and analysis initiatives related to NRC advocacy work 
    Support archiving, filing and categorisation of NRC policy, advocacy, media and communication initiatives
    Support partners with NRC’s urban programming ambitions around legal protection interventions 
    Assist with outreach to institutions, universities, think tanks and other relevant institutions engaged in humanitarian action or policy decision-making

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Trained or undergoing training in Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Politics, Law, Communications, International Relations or a relevant field. 
    Passionate about humanitarian work including areas such as research, advocacy and legal assistance and protection related work.
    Interest in humanitarian policy, with ability to demonstrate familiarity with one or more key policy areas (Legal Aid; Protection; Housing, Land and Property; Employment Laws and Procedures, Leal Identity) a strong advantage.
    Fluency in English, both written and verbal

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  • Annual Workplace Health and Safety Audit for NRC Office in Kenya Evaluation of Accelerated Education Programme (AEP) for Overage out of School Refugee and Host Community Children in Garissa and Turkana Counties

    Annual Workplace Health and Safety Audit for NRC Office in Kenya Evaluation of Accelerated Education Programme (AEP) for Overage out of School Refugee and Host Community Children in Garissa and Turkana Counties

    Deliverables and reporting deadlines
    The Audit Organization is expected to lead, accomplish, and submit the following deliverable:

    Conduct General Workplace audits for NRC Nairobi Office and provide a detailed report for the site.
    Conduct Occupational Health and Safety committee training and issue both corporate and individual certificates for Nairobi team.
    Conduct fire Marshals and First Aid training for designated staff and issue both Corporate and individual certificates for Nairobi team.
    Conduct refresher training related to First Aid, fire safety, and occupational health and safety for Nairobi teams annually.
    Provide Annual Staff workplace ergonomics training for Nairobi offices and issue corporate certificate
    Work with the ministry of health to complete staff occupational health assessment for Nairobi offices

    The final deliverables (if awarded) are to be shared by 30th June 2023, with the NRC Kenya country office team.
    Qualifications for the Consultancy/consultant

    Approved by the Directorate of Occupational Health and Safety (DOSH) Kenya.
    Approved by National Industrial Training Authority (NITA)
    Ability to offer First Aid, Fire Safety, and Occupational Health and safety services
    Ability to issue certificates both for individuals and corporates
    A minimum of five years of proven practical experience in Kenya supporting INGOS
    Facilitators must also be approved by DOSH

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    Bid proposals must include the following:Complete proposals should be submitted in pdf through nairobi.logistics@nrc.no before or on 15th May 2023 at 1700Hrs . The title of this consultancy should be captured on the email subject for ease of reference.

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  • Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator

    Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator

    JOB DESCRIPTION
    Are you passionate about monitoring and evaluation, have a strong commitment to driving positive change, we would love to hear from you!              
    RESPONSIBILITIES
    The Regional M&E Coordinator will provide strategic and technical support to the NRC’s monitoring and evaluation efforts. These include supporting the implementation of NRC M&E standards, systems and practices to produce, measure and demonstrate improvements in programme performance and inform evidence-based decision making. The Regional M&E Coordinator will assist country programs in increasing the capabilities of staff to implement M&E systems, tool and practices consistently to improve program quality and impact. The following is a brief description of the role.
    Specific responsibilities 

    Support the rollout and implementation of NRC M&E frameworks, plans and standardization of data collection methods, tools, templates and guidelines; regionally and at country office levels
    In collaboration with regional programme and core competency advisors, support deployment and use of M&E guidance and tools for primary programming sectors in the region
    Work with countries and support in monitoring of project activities, thus contributing to timely implementation of activities and adaptation to changed circumstances
    Support countries in the region with tools and appropriate methodologies for assessments of beneficiary needs, so that results are actionable and easily communicated 
    Support the evaluation of projects including mid-term, final or impact project evaluations, ensuring that activities are effectively and responsively addressing beneficiary needs
    Provide hands-on technical assistance to country offices in the region by contributing technical inputs to or reviewing M&E components of project proposals
    Participate and advise on programme design and proposal discussions, including theory of change development, log frame design and budgeting for M&E in the region
    Support programme staff in planning for and executing M&E best practises, including data collection methodology & tools, data management, analysis and usage
    Contribute actively to an M&E learning community within NRC, support efforts to enhance M&E systems and standards across the organization
    Coordinate with M&E staff at HQ, other regions and peer organization in developing best practices, facilitate lessons learned and coordination 
    Support development and review of dashboard, other data visualization tools as well as reports
    Map capacity building needs in the region and support training of programme and M+E support staff on M+E technical and conceptual areas
    Support M&E and programme staff in implementation of mobile data collection system and other initiatives within the region 
    Standardise and expand on the use of digital data collection to ensure better communication between operational level activities and management
    Promote the rights of refugees, IDPs and returnees in line with the regional strategy

    Critical interfaces

    Coordination: Regional CC Advisors 
    Project planning: CC Specialist in each country.
    Area operations: Area Managers and Filed coordinators. 
    Implementation: Monitoring & Evaluation staff 

    QUALIFICATIONS
    Professional competencies:

    University degree preferably in statistics, operations research, quantitative analysis, public policy, economics, or other social science fields, with advanced training in rigorous empirical research and evaluation methodologies
    Experienced professional with a minimum of 8 years working at intermediate level of M&E design and implementation. Experience required in contemporary qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method evaluations involving major international donor programs
    Thorough familiarity with principles and current approaches to M&E using both quantitative and qualitative methods
    Demonstrated significant experience in monitoring and evaluation for large and complex programs, providing specific, sound, and rigorous M&E technical assistance
    Extensive experience in developing baseline research, logic models, data collection and analysis, mid-term evaluation, and outcome evaluation
    Understanding of donor expectations and trends in M&E
    Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring, and other formal and non-formal methods
    Solid experience of work with windows based computer software, SSP, GIS, excellent at Excel and use of Digital Data Gathering (DDG) technology
    Experience in conducting M&E activities in highly insecure context and for programme using community based approach (including data collection, statistical analysis, qualitative research, outcome monitoring and dissemination of results)
    Experience in designing survey and research tools, organizing and delivering training workshops, managing community mobilization and advocacy activities for local non-governmental organizations
    Ability to work closely with field based national staff and experience in various staff training
    Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
    Fluency in English, both written and verbal

    Context/Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

    Knowledge of the context in East Africa and Yemen Region 
    Experience of working in complex and volatile contexts
    Experience working with various donors and conversant with their technical frameworks and strategies (eg. UNHCR, DFID, SIDA, NMFA, ECHO, EU etc.)
    Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills 
    Strong analytical skills (qualitative and quantitative)
    Excellent one to one and group communication /information presentation skills 
    Experience in training and capacity building in M&E mechanisms at various project levels
    Good understanding of various donors’ requirements 
    Experience in designing and leading on specific development research projects
    Experience working with statistical computer software packages
    Project design and management skill

    Behavioural competencies 

    Skilled in influencing and obtaining cooperation of individuals not under supervisory control and manage long-distance relationships to achieve results
    Ability to engage and motivate staff and partners in a challenging new area.
    Self-motivated and able to work without close supervision
    Able to prioritize work, multi-task and meet deadlines
    Excellent organization and planning skill
    Handling insecure environments
    Managing resources to optimize results
    Managing performance and development
    Initiating action and coping with change
    Culturally sensitive and coping with a changing environment
    Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills 
    Goal oriented with ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision
    Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast paced and complex environment.
    Prior experience in the regional context preferred.

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  • Regional Access Adviser EA & Yemen Regional Communications Intern EA & Yemen (Kenyan Nationals Only)

    Regional Access Adviser EA & Yemen Regional Communications Intern EA & Yemen (Kenyan Nationals Only)

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    Access to people in need remains one of the greatest challenges in order to reach the most vulnerable people. Deteriorating security and limited physical access have left many of those most in need with limited or no assistance. Given the global conditions of highly dynamic security, political and conflict situations, humanitarians are preparing for increasing complexity in reaching the most vulnerable populations in hard to reach areas. NRC aims to expand its access into new areas in East Africa and Yemen Region, to address unmet needs and respond to new emergencies. The goal is to ensure that NRC is present and able to provide assistance in areas with the highest needs. In cases where the Country Office does not intend to expand into a new area, access goals shift toward the quality improvement of existing operations.
    The Regional Access Advisor is responsible for contributing to the development and assessment of the thematic area as an emerging part of programme development and delivery at NRC. The Regional Access Adviser will provide specialist advice and guidance to the Country Director and/or Head of Programme, and any Thematic Specialists at Country level where the thematic area is a programme priority, ensuring that optimal programme strategies, structures, systems, policy, tools and practices are in place.  The Regional Access Adviser will also contribute to funding bids from the thematic perspective and assist the Country Office (CO) to ensure that donor opportunities are identified, and donor obligations and requirements are met. 
    The Regional Access Adviser will provide a range of advisory support, technical oversight and capacity building to CO staff in relation to their own specialist area of expertise. 

    General Responsibilities:
    Policy and strategy and programme development;

    Responsible for ensuring compliance and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures in relation to the thematic area while contributing to the development of policies, strategies, tools and new approaches with a focus on innovation and piloting.
    Responsible of supporting the development of country/regional access strategies and implementation plans.

    Technical development, support and capacity building;

    Responsible for providing strategic advice, technical support and capacity building support to the Country Offices in the region on thematic area or cross-cutting issues, across Country Offices in the region and the Regional Office.
    Ensure that access-based programming approaches contributes to integrated programming and analysis and that these interventions are measured

    Quality standards, data analysis and M&E;

    Responsible for ensuring that best practices within access are identified, documented and disseminated both within the region and beyond.
    Work in partnership with the M&E staff to ensure the alignment of the programmatic areas in the M&E and PCM systems in relation to own thematic area. 

    Networking, representation and relationships;

    Responsible for identification, development and maintenance of relationships with relevant stakeholders (e.g., donors, UN agencies, NGOs, research- and educational institutions, private sector) related to programmes in general and more specifically as related to NRC’s thematic activities. 
    Work in partnership with the regional and country office advocacy leads to identify and develop regional advocacy issues related to the thematic area and relevant cross-cutting issues.

    Specific Responsibilities: 

    Guide NRC’s work to increase humanitarian access in hard to reach areas with high needs and limited humanitarian response in the East Africa and Yemen region.
    Advise the NRC Country Office on how to plan for and deliver programmes in high risk and/or hard to reach areas, with an aim to maximize assistance, protection, programme quality and duty of care and support the practical implementation of this advice. 
    Support the NRC Country Offices and Management Groups in making strategic, informed decisions related to humanitarian access and the practical application of humanitarian principles. 
    Ensure capacity building of staff in areas related to humanitarian access (i.e., humanitarian principles, negotiation, etc). 
    Expand and maintain NRC’s network of relevant contacts through direct liaison as well as strategic support to stakeholder engagement. 
    Oversee the development of the region Access Strategy in coordination with key staff. 

    Professional Competencies: 

    In-depth knowledge and expertise of humanitarian access 
    Several years of documented experience working within the Access field
    Extensive experience in programming in complex and volatile contexts
    Experience of strategic approaches to programme development
    Experience of developing practical tools and resources
    Experience of programme quality assessments, programme development and delivery
    Understanding of and commitment to organisational learning, and the role and contribution of M&E to quality management and development
    Understanding and experience of the specific demands of humanitarian access within the East Africa and Yemen contexts
    Understanding of and commitment to integrated programming approaches

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  • Regional Protection against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Adviser EA Disaster Risk Assessment Expert ICPAC Nairobi P4 NORCAP

    Regional Protection against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Adviser EA Disaster Risk Assessment Expert ICPAC Nairobi P4 NORCAP

    The purpose of this role is to strengthen NRC’s systems for preventing and responding to acts of sexual exploitation and abuse committed by its staff or by those associated with the organisation, whether against beneficiaries, NRC representatives, implementing partners and any other stakeholders. Additionally, this role will deliver context appropriate awareness-raising activities, provide general guidance & feedback on pertinent documents, and collaborate with to NRC staff and decision makers to identify relevant types of prevention and mitigation measures that address larger cross-cutting safeguarding issues. In addition, the PSEA Adviser will also be responsible for conducting internal and administrative investigations of SEA, sexual harassment, and all forms of child abuse in line with NRC procedures.
    The incumbent will work closely with the Global & Regional Risk Management Section, the Regional Management Group, NRC Country Directors, and a variety of staff across NRC programmes in the region. She/he will report to the Regional Office and have a strong technical line to the Global Head of Protection against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Safeguarding on all SEA cases and PSEA efforts.
    Responsibilities;

    Lead efforts to sensitize and empower: (i) all NRC staff (at both Regional Office and all the Country Office level), (ii) NRC representatives and implementing partners on PSEA and Child Safeguarding.
    Continuously provide technical guidance and support PSEA & Child Safeguarding focal points in country offices to ensure they can sensitize NRC staff, partners, vendors and affected community members on PSEA and Safeguarding.
    Collaboration with other NRC departments, other PSEA actors in different regions and at Head Office with the purpose to identify and assess SEA and child abuse risks in NRC programs and operations.
    Provide the accountability team with technical guidance to ensure that complaints mechanisms work effectively.
    Develop and deliver trainings and other awareness raising and capacity building activities on PSEA, Child Safeguarding and NRC procedures for preventing or responding to reported SEA cases.
    In consultation with other Departmental Heads, develop and advise on strategies, tools, and guidelines for PSEA.

    Specific Responsibilities;
    Sensitization and Dissemination of PSEA and Child Safeguarding Policies

    Working with Learning & Development Unit, agree on the sensitisation/ awareness & training modules, plan & timelines on PSEA and child safeguarding policies (induction, refresher knowledge);
    Contextualize outreach tools and project-specific protocols for NRC staff; Contribute to the design of strategies to reduce the risks of SEA and child abuse resulting from programmatic design.

    Reporting and Management of Incidents of SEA and Child Abuse

    Acknowledge receipt of SEA complaints received and document them in NRC’s incident management system in line with NRC Triage & Response procedures. 
    Oversee and support in the mapping of service providers and referral pathways for survivors/victims of SEA and/or child abuse.

    Risk Mitigation Analysis and Planning

    For each NRC Core Competency, identify the activities and stakeholders that pose the greatest risk of SEA and child abuse and propose action plans to reduce and prevent these risks.
    In support of the Human Resources department, ensure that issues related to SEA and child abuse are reinforced in the recruitment process (JDs, job interviews, reference checks, contracting).
    Working with programme teams to ensure that implementing partners are aware of NRC`s PSEA policy and agree with the principles.
    Propose contractual clauses relating to PSEA and child safeguarding policies and ensure their inclusion in all contracts that NRC signs with implementing partners, vendors / suppliers.

    Professional Competencies:

    University degree or equivalent in in social sciences, human rights or any other related field. 
    3-5 years of relevant experience of working on prevention of and response to SEA, ideally within the humanitarian field, including SEA Investigation Management with a thorough understanding of the safety and protection needs of survivor(s) and others related to SEA allegations.
    Relevant experience of conducting sensitive investigations (administrative or criminal) using the PEACE Model of interviewing.
    Formal training and or certification in investigative methodology desirable
    Experience of working in complex and volatile contexts.
    Strong facilitation and presentation skills and ability to deliver sensitive messages appropriately to a variety of audiences, building a sense of engagement.
    Excellent communication skills, with a strong emphasis on active listening
    Fluency in English both written and verbal
    Proficiency in another language highly desirable (particularly Amharic, Arabic, Swahili)

    Context/Specific skills, knowledge, and experience: 

    Knowledge of the context in the larger Eastern Africa & Yemen region desirable 
    Able to represent the organisation at a strategic level within the PSEA, Safeguarding and investigation fields.
    Experience with administrative investigations 
    Relevant experience in the humanitarian sector ideally in conflict or post-conflict settings
    Experience in conducting survivor centered approaches when handling cases of sexual exploitation and abuse in humanitarian settings.
    Clear ethical focus, high integrity, and ability to confidentially handle sensitive information.
    Attention to detail, and ability to manage/support on SEA incidents/cases.

    Apply before 28th April 2023

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