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Senior Grants Coordinator

Scope of work

The IRC Kenya Sn Grants Coordinator will report to and work with the Deputy Director for Grants and Accountability (DDGA) for the Kenya country programme to maintain quality grants coordination. Reporting to the DDGA, this position will work closely with all departments and staff including senior program coordinators, partnerships, MEAL, technical coordinators, finance, and operations on compliance, donor relations, business development and reporting. The Sn Grants Coordinator sitting in Nairobi will supervise a team of Grants Manager and Officers located in different locations.
The IRC Kenya Sn Grants Coordinator will additionally liaise with the East Africa Regional office in Nairobi, as well as IRC Headquarters colleagues in NY, Germany and the UK.

Major Responsibilities
Program Design & Proposal Development

Support the DDGA to cultivate donor relationships in Kenya and the Region.
Track upcoming opportunities by priority sectors in the country programme
Support the development and management of the BD strategy for Kenya.
Support the DDGA and technical leads in comprehensive business development and develop funding proposals, appropriate to the context and aligned with the country-level Strategic Action Plan.
Lead proposal development initiatives, providing overall coordination function between HQ IRC’s global technical advisors, partners, finance, operations, HR, and program focal points to ensure smooth and timely proposal development processes.
Serve as team lead for all proposals, working with and /or overseeing other key roles (e.g. regional support team, consultants) when needed and as resources are available to support them.
Ensure proposals are tracked with standard IRC tracking tools (e.g. OTIS, Internal tracker)
In collaboration with MEAL Coordinator, utilize needs assessments contextual analysis results to inform project design
Monitor major donor trends (policies, strategic directions, etc.) and funding opportunities through regular research and monitoring of information on relevant websites and/or other sources.
Support program growth aligned with strategic priorities through liaising and collaborating with respective technical units in program design, researching context, gaps, needs assessments, and viable new funding opportunities.
Ensure the identification, appraisal, and mapping of partners is carried out in a constructively and consistently, and that strategic partners are appropriately engaged in pre-positioning and proposals development processes.
Interpreting donor solicitations and donor-specific rules and regulations to ensure a responsive and compliant proposal design
Support proposal budget develop and ensure responsiveness and that it matches the technical narrative.
Consolidate written inputs into a cohesive proposal narrative; write non-technical sections such as the management and past performance sections.
Edit full technical proposal and budget narrative for coherence, length, uniformity, and responsiveness to the solicitation.
Ensure timely submission of quality proposals

Grants Management and Compliance

Review and negotiate donor contracts and agreements
Review any request for extension and amendments in coordination with the DDGA and maintain a tracker for IRC and partners payments and expenditure per each grant
Manage and provide overall oversight of the grants portfolio and regularly update the grants tracker for dissemination internally and to Awards Management Unit
Ensure open, timely and accurate information flow within the Grants Unit and between the Unit and relevant departments
Ensure the submission of timely and high-quality reports (including narrative, financial and MEAL) to donors, including the development and update of regular funding and reporting trackers and schedules for dissemination to relevant staff
Maintain strong oversight of the portfolio and pipeline, including grant opening and closing dates to ensure timely submission of all related deliverables
Provide technical guidance on IRC and donor regulations to ensure compliance within operations, program implementation and reporting
Raise compliance issues proactively with program staff and the DDGA, DDP, DDF and DDO for timely action and keep senior management informed of any projected inabilities to meet contractual obligations, reports submission and of spend rates/signification budget variances.
Manage and/or support all agreements reviews, revisions, amendments, and budget realignments, including relevant approvals
Leads the Grants Unit to coordinate closely with finance teams and review project spending plans and financial health to ensure effective spending amendments, and closeout activities
In coordination with DDGA, conduct project lessons learned meeting during project closeout phase

Human Resources Management, capacity building and development

Coach, train, supervise and mentor direct-report staff, including communicating clear expectations, setting quarterly performance objectives, providing regular and timely positive and constructive performance feedback, and providing documented semi-annual performance reviews.
Make sure the Grants team work as one even if sitting in different locations and covering different field locations
Hold high-quality meetings with each direct report on a regular and predictable basis, at least bi-weekly.
Provide a measurable development plan including on-the-job learning with the aim of strengthening technical capacity, exchanging knowledge within the team and providing guidance on career paths.
In coordination with HR colleagues, promote and monitor staff care, well-being and self-care. Approve and manage all time, attendance and leave requests to ensure adequate departmental coverage. Model healthy work-life balance practices. Support appropriate interventions in response to identified staff care needs of both national and international staff.
Look for opportunities to support staff in their career growth, where appropriate. Offer leadership support for successful adherence by staff to IRC’s country and Global HR Operating Policies and Procedures.
Develop a detailed capacity building plan for the grants department with regular trainings (minimum quarterly). As part of succession plan and nationalization goals, identify, train and develop capability and capacity of a national staff to successfully transition role and responsibilities, by end of assignment.
Identify top performing national staff and prioritize these staff for capacity building and mentoring investment.
Build the capacity of key program staff in grants management including reporting, compliance, proposal development, compliance etc. through regular trainings.
Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
Work with HR staff to identify and implement recruitment and retention strategies.

Partnerships
IRC Kenya Has Committed In Its SAP To Spend 8% Of Funding Through Local Partners By FY2024. The Grants Unit Facilitates This Process By

Contributing to achievement of goals related to the SAP partnerships ambition including identification and onboarding of Strategic Partners
Embody and model IRC values related to partnerships (partner as equals, partner first) and facilitate this approach in implementation of IRC programmes
Support development and maintenance of strategic partnerships.
Support negotiation of partner sub award agreements in coordination with the Partnerships Coordinator, Award Management Unit and Compliance Unit

Representation and Advocacy

In coordination with the DDP/DDGA, actively develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders including local communities, donors, government actors, UN agencies, international and local NGOs, and other relevant actors. Liaise with county and national governments, donors, NGOs, and other operational partners in Kenya via attendance at meetings, consultations and other forums.
In coordination with the DDP/ Senior Coordinator for Program delivery, assist in organizing donor visits by supporting staff in the smooth design and running of field visits.

Country Program Management

Actively participate in and contribute to strategy discussions, including SAP revision processes
Stay updated on new IRC priorities, policies, or process updates and ensure Grants & Partnerships and MEAL units are informed of any changes

Requirements
Key Working Relationships
Position Reports to: DDGA
Position directly supervises: Grants Manager
Indirect reports: two grants officers, grants and reporting fellow
Job Requirements
Education

Advanced degree – international studies/development or similar OR Bachelor’s Degree with significant grants management experience and superior writing skills.

Work Experience

At least 7 years of demonstrated field-based experience with humanitarian grants management, possibly including experience working with sub-grantee partners to build their capacity to access and account for resources. 5 years of this experience should be working in relief and development contexts.

Demonstrated Technical Skills

Excellent writing skills and experience in writing proposals/concept notes.
Strong understanding and knowledge of USAID, PRM, FCDO, UNHCR, UNICEF, SIDA, SV, EU, ECHO and private donor rules and regulations.
Proven competency with program design, M&E, proposal writing (including logical frameworks) and building budgets.
Excellent management and coordination skills.
Solid ability to provide team-building, coaching, and development for staff as well as encourage cross-functional collaboration and cooperation.
Ability to work independently while being a strong team player.
Excellent relationship-building, interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively represent IRC at forums and with donors.
Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Demonstrated Managerial/Leadership Competencies

High attention to detail and excellent time management skills
Excellent leadership and management skills including coaching, mentoring and managing teams
Politically astute, with well-developed diplomatic and negotiating skills.
Superior oral and written communication skills, with ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and persuasively with senior internal and external stakeholders.
Extensive representation and fundraising success, including prior experience with European, US and other international and private donors.
Established capacity to deal with ambiguity in stressful situations.
Strong commitment to IRC’s vision, mission and core values.
Proven ability to design and lead training engagements with staff and partners to enhance skills and adapt to changing program demands

Languages

Professional fluency in spoken and written English.
Familiarity with Kiswahili is an advantage.

Computer/Other Tech Requirements

Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Familiarity with file sharing systems such as SharePoint desirable.

Ability to Travel

Up to 30% to field offices, occasional travel to HQ and other regions for workshops, conferences or other meetings.

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November 5, 2024
Call for: Chiefs of Party for Anticipated USAID Projects Roving Service Mapping Officer Regional Partnership Advisor Asia Nutritionist

Chief Of Party (COP) Experience
Our aim is to build strong relationships, fostering partnerships with local organizations and stakeholders, in anticipation of future opportunities with potential Chiefs of Party (COPs) for upcoming USAID multi-year, multi-million-dollar international development projects. By engaging with local partners, we seek to enhance project sustainability, cultural relevance, and community impact, ensuring a holistic approach to development initiatives. As such, we actively seek to connect with professionals with outstanding leadership, strategic thinking, organizational and representational skills. We are eager to hear from senior leaders with:

8 – 10 years’ experience leading project design and delivery within fragile or conflict context.
Demonstrable experience leading USAID donor funded projects, preferably commercial contracts.
Experience managing consortia of international or local partners.

These roles will be based in host countries, dependent on the location of the funding opportunity. Further details on contract type, salary and benefits package will be provided to selected candidates. IRC offers attractive packages to expats and locals.
We are also keen to hear from local candidates who can spearhead our projects. We believe this approach will leverage local expertise, foster community ownership and sustainability, and optimize resources for greater impact in IRC’s efforts. At IRC, we are deeply committed to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion, recognizing the invaluable contributions that individuals from diverse backgrounds bring to our projects. Our commitment extends to providing lifesaving assistance and support to vulnerable populations globally, with a focus on upholding humanitarian principles and promoting human dignity.

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November 5, 2024
Consultancy for the Development of an Implementation Road Map

Scope of work
The consultant will: –

Conduct a comprehensive desk review of the current service delivery models for health and nutrition at both health facility and community level.
Conduct key informant interviews and focused group discussions with IRC staff and key stakeholders.
Conduct field visits to the IRC health facilities, communities, and stakeholders.
Review the existing health program and hospital management structures.
In health facilities where integration has been carried out, assess the immediate lessons learned.
Analyze the proposed Integrated health and nutrition model to clearly define the points of intersection for service delivery at both community and health facility level.
Conduct stakeholder mapping and define clear roles and responsibilities for each.
Triangulate findings from the desk review and KIIs to identify and highlight some of the barriers, opportunities, and potential strategies for adopting and implementing an integrated health service delivery model in the refugee program.
Facilitate a writing workshop for the IRC integration task force to develop the road map.
Develop a detailed priority implementation framework for the road map including a monitoring and evaluation plan.
Develop an orientation package and plan for IRC management, health facility and community level staff on the integrated service delivery model.
Assess the Cost implication of the integrated service delivery model and develop a costed budget for the implementation of the road map.

Deliverables

A costed road map.
Stakeholder mapping matrix.
Staff and stakeholder training plan.

Minimum Qualifications:

A health professional with post graduate degree in Public health, Health Economics, Social science or a related science field and a practicing license that permits the clinical practice in Kenya for regulated professions.
Proven experience in reviewing health service delivery models and proposing integrated approaches that have led to improved efficiency and effectiveness.
At least 10 to 15 years’ of progressively increasing responsibility working on Integrated health service delivery models.
Having at least 5 years’ experience in a senior leadership position that provided technical guidance to development of improvement plans in health service delivery will be an advantage.
A very good knowledge and understanding of the Kenya Ministry of Health service delivery model.
Familiarity with Government of Kenya health policies, priorities and evidenced-based practices aimed at improving the quality of and access to health services for all.
Experience in interacting with national and county government, development partners, civil society, and community-based organizations at different levels.
Demonstratable excellent technical writing skills
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, and the ability to develop and deliver technical presentations.
Demonstrated ability to interpret research findings and apply them to the Kenyan context when required.
Fluency in English and Swahili
Prior experience developing strategic plans, workplans, and/or activity plans for health care service delivery programs.

Skills And Competencies

Excellent skills in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis. i.e., FGD
Excellent organizing, facilitating, presentation, and communication skills, including good report writing in English.
Experience of working with Govt., communities, INGOs, and donor agencies. Strong understanding of relevant networks and consortiums.
Strong understanding of budget development and management.
Flexible approach to meet changing and emerging needs as appropriate.

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November 5, 2024
Technical Director Human Resource Coordinator

IRC is seeking a Technical Director for a USAID-funded 10-year project to integrate existing, relevant impact and cost evidence from high-quality evaluations into USAID activity designs. The project is aimed at making it easier for USAID staff to fund impact evaluations, understand evidence, and use the best tools available to social science to guide program design and inform project management. This project will provide a platform for academics from the social and behavioral sciences to engage with USAID design teams and strengthen the Agency’s current and future programming by understanding the causal impact per dollar of its programs and producing a public good in the form of high-quality contributions to the global evidence base that can improve policy and programming of other development partners.
The Technical Director will manage the overall impact evaluation and cost-effectiveness technical program work across the consortium and provide expertise on generating, synthesizing, sharing, and ensuring the take-up of rigorous impact and cost evidence across diverse stakeholders. S/he will be responsible for identifying cost evidence gaps, matching and coordinating stakeholders to generate evidence to fill those gaps, and working with USAID stakeholders to integrate existing cost evidence into USAID grantmaking and activities.
This position is contingent on the IRC being awarded funding and is anticipated to begin in September 2024.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide technical leadership and direction, defining and implementing activities to achieve the greatest impact toward project goals and objectives;
Guarantee the excellence and thoroughness of the services. This might include, but is not limited to leading the technical aspects of learning agenda-setting, recruitment/staffing, research partnership coordination, designing evaluations, developing instruments, collecting data, ensuring data security and privacy, analyzing data, writing, publishing in peer-review journals, disseminating information, and utilizing evidence;
Ensure project delivery meets all standard operational policies and procedures of USAID regulations, policies and procedures related to data, research, evaluation and learning;
Ensure appropriate methodologies and technical approaches are developed for all program activities;
Lead response and course correction for programmatic challenges, applying collaborative, flexible, and practical thinking;
Oversee and review technical writing products and deliverables;
Oversee ongoing quality assurance and quality improvement for technical activities;
Identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and ensure appropriate program adjustments.

Requirements:

Candidates from the Global South are strongly encouraged to apply;
Advanced degree (MA, with preference for PhD) from an accredited university in Economics, International Development, Development Economics, Statistics, or related field;
At least 10 years of experience managing technical assistance for cost-effectiveness programming, research and/or conducting randomized controlled trials (RCTs)
Significant prior technical experience with evidence reviews, impact evaluations, and costing analyses;
Strong communication skills, both oral and written; experience translating research and evidence outputs into accessible and relevant products tailored to the needs of donor, policymakers, and practitioners;
Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French, Arabic, Spanish, or additional languages is preferred;
Ability to travel internationally up to 20% of the time.

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November 5, 2024
Senior Communications Officer, Global Partnerships

Job Overview/Job Summary

The Global Partnerships communications team is part of the Marketing & Mobilization (M&M) department. The team supports and highlights the IRC’s high value donors and partnerships with the private and philanthropic sectors.
Working in collaboration with teams across the organization, this role leads external-facing communication with philanthropic partners to raise brand recognition, engage donor audiences, spotlight sector-leading solutions and innovations, facilitate fundraising through cause marketing and other campaigns, and meet donor visibility requirements.
This position works directly with the global high value teams to support forward-looking and purposeful communications strategies targeting key audiences and markets. Does this sound like an exciting fit for you?

Major Responsibilities
This communicator will:

Work alongside our foundation and corporate teams to support grant visibility requirements and proactive profile-building opportunities.
In particular, focus on expansion of external visibility opportunities, technical program thought leadership in partnership with foundations, and coaching support to local communications staff.
Lead external engagement strategy around campaigns and key moments with partners, including digital activations, earned and paid media pitches, flagship events, etc.
Lead thought leadership and executive communications strategy with partners to elevate cross-sector solutions and commitments to the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges.
Collaborate closely with, seek input from, and manage opportunities with a wide range of internal stakeholders, including the Media, Experiential Marketing, Events, Entertainment Relations, Fundraising, Digital, Brand, Creative, and other teams.
Identify and grow key media targets beyond the policy / humanitarian sectors and help to build our profile with new audiences and international markets.
Ensure that existing partnership materials are kept up to date – such as messaging documents, decks, media lists, etc. and help to the development of messaging, project management systems and processes, strategy planning documents, etc.
Contribute to quarterly reports on coverage, engagement, and performance using industry standard metrics and bench-marking.
Manage additional special projects across the Partnerships communications team based on strategic needs of the team.

Key Working Relationships

Position Reports to: Associate Director, Global Partnership Communications
Position directly supervises: n/a
Indirect Reporting: n/a
Internal: Work with global external relations colleagues, writers, content producers, digital team members, IRC advocates and fundraisers.

Job Requirements

Genuine passion about the IRC’s work and leading 360-degree communications activations with philanthropic partners!
6+ years in communications in the private or NGO sectors; experience supporting communications for technical program areas is a plus
Strong understating of media landscape and comfort with pitching stories and writing statements, quotes, etc.
High degree of comfort coaching other team members on communications strategy and supporting adaptation of global communications plans for local audiences
A generalist who thinks about communications across channels, e.g., video, digital, social, and media and is able to connect the dots!
Experience with events and activations to build profile and visibility.
Experience leading complex projects from start to finish.
Experience handling external relationships, such as with customers, clients, media, or donors.
Experience with cause marketing preferred.
Experience working with high value donors preferred, bonus for experience working in the donor landscape in US, EU, and/or MENA.
A planner and executer. Someone who has a consistent record of project management, taking initiative and driving implementation.
Self-starter comfortable working with remote, global teams and in ambiguity.

Education: Bachelor’s degree required.

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November 5, 2024
Community Facilitator

The International Rescue Committee is seeking Community Facilitators (CFs) to work in Nairobi on the second wave of the Re:BUiLD Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT). The facilitators will support participant registration and intervention implementation that will commence in June 2024 and will target 4000+ eligible participants. Re:BUiLD, is a five-year, multi-stakeholder urban livelihoods program implemented in Kampala and Nairobi providing livelihood interventions to urban refugees and vulnerable host community members to improve their economic self-reliance. The CFs will be part of the Re:BUiLD project team under the IRC for a fixed period of time.

Qualified urban refugees from all nationalities possessing a refugee ID are strongly encouraged to apply.
Statement Of Work
The Community Facilitators will be encouraged to perform the following roles (not limited to):

Client mobilization, recruitment, and registration.
Conduct client information sessions, onboarding, and monitoring.
Attending to RCT clients’ inquiries.
Facilitating weekly client group sessions.
Business monitoring, verification and sharing of reports.
Translation and transcription as required by the Research team.
To perform other duties as assigned and agreed upon with the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Certificate or Diploma in Social Sciences or Humanities or any other related field.
Experience in community mobilization and facilitation. Data collection experience is an added advantage.
Experience working with vulnerable communities.
Strong communication and report-writing skills.
Flexible approach to the changing nature of work.
Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team with varied strengths.
Computer skills, especially Ms. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Applicants able to communicate in Swahili, French, Oromo, Somali, Amharic, Arabic, Congolese, Rwandese are encouraged to apply.
All applicants should have Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) PIN.
Availability: (June- October 2024)
Willingness to work in any of the following neighborhoods:

Kenya [Kitengela, Umoja, Kayole, Mowlkem, Kasarani, Githurai, Dagoreti south, Kawangware, Kikuyu, Kangemi, Ongata Rongai, Eastleigh, Ruiru, Jamhuri, Jogoo road]

Applications Should Include

Cover letter containing:

Preferred 2 neighborhoods.
Languages spoken.

CV.
Copy of Identification Document.
Copy of KRA pin.

Policies

They will ensure compliance with organizational performance standards, code of conduct, and safeguarding policy.
They will adhere to confidentiality procedures and policies when collecting, storing, and sharing data.

Key Results Areas

Clients registered.
Client attendance of group sessions and status activity reports.
Business monitoring reports.

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November 5, 2024
Senior Micro Enterprise Officer

General Responsibility

The Senior Micro Enterprise Officer reports to the Project Manager-Re:BUiLD and will be responsible for maintaining program quality and compliance across all activities, ensuring program approaches are clearly documented, understood by the program teams, and implemented.

Detailed Responsibilities

Help conduct outreach to community and local business owners, private sector partners and other collaborators as advised by Re:Build management.
Conduct info sessions to clients as the main facilitator, and schedule network cohorts or sessions.
Train Livelihoods Centre Resource staff in delivering self-employment outcomes as per the RCT design.
Provide introduction sessions to micro enterprise clients, including on attendance requirements and protection related issues, drawing in other staff as necessary.
Conducts review meetings with Business Training Officer, Research Monitors and Community Facilitators assess the networking process and collect reports.
Under the direction of the Research Manager, conduct monitoring of Micro Enterprise Officer, Research Monitors and Community Facilitators in following up on individual client’s business, business plan and grant application.
Coordinate closely with M&E and data staff on targeting, data collection, data systems and information management.
Chip in to baseline, interim and end-line assessment efforts and program reporting, providing clear input on business training, micro-enterprise, and networking activities.
Assist in the design, collection, and analysis of quality data on research clients.
Coordinate closely with IRC logistics, Finance, and Grant staff to ensure timely and compliant program activities and expenditures.
Under the direction of the Project Manager, help collaborate closely with MSMEs and private sector members to provide mentorship services to business clients.
Coordinate networking sessions for interactive and extensive networks as per the wave 2 research design and offer technical support as per the networks guidelines.
Support timely and quality development of business grants payment documentation. Provide supervision to BTOs and support their technical development through regular check in and review meetings.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, public or business administration or equivalent.
At least 4 years of experience in livelihood programs that promote self-employment under business support.
Demonstrated experience and capacity in training and facilitation and working daily with vulnerable populations.
Strong ability to work independently, coordinate work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity, and flexibility.
INGO experience preferred.
Personal qualities: promotes teamwork and coordination within and across teams, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, very flexible and adaptable, ability to contribute across multiple activities and departments.
Fluency in English and Kiswahili required.

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November 5, 2024
Gender Equality Diversity and Inclusion and Safeguarding Officer

Job Overview/Summary

The Gender Equality Diversity and Inclusion and Safeguarding Officer will be responsible for supporting the Kenya Country Office in applying Pillar Two of the GEDI Action Plan which pertains integrating GEDI and Safeguarding in Programs.

Major Responsibilities

Support the implementation of activities that strengthen the GEDI sensitive and progressive program design and delivery.
Support the roll out and training of program teams on the GEDI tools including the GEDI Marker, to ensure it is coordinated during program design and implementation of key strategic projects.
Liaise with program teams such as Protection teams to make sure that the do no harm assessments factor in safeguarding risks, MEAL teams to support client satisfaction surveys, needs assessments (where vital) and collaboration between client responsiveness and Safeguarding.
Support in conducting gender and/or GEDI and intersectional context analysis and safeguarding risk assessments and mitigation planning for programs.
Support efforts to assess through Partner Capacity Assessments and Partner Support Plans for implementing partners to strengthen their capacity to deliver gender equitable, inclusive, and safe programs.
Support in supervising program implementation through field visits, focus group discussions and key informant interviews with staff and beneficiaries.
Support improvement of country program and partner clients’ complaints feedback and response mechanisms.
Participate in country forums, conferences and clusters focusing on GEDI and safeguarding to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all partners – including community leaders, international and local NGOs, UN agencies, community-based organizations, and other IRC sectors to improve multi-agency and multi-sectoral cooperation and coordination.
Business development- provide input to proposals, workplans and reports and provide technical to ensure that GEDI and Safeguarding standards are factored into the design, implementation and reporting of strategic projects.
Support relevant departments with receiving and advancing of all safeguarding concerns raised by staff, clients, beneficiaries, and/or external parties.
Support in the implementation of the Minimum Standards, ensuring that the Kenya Safeguarding Road Map is implemented, including the safe programming standards and collaboration with various internal stakeholders/ owners of the standards to ensure full implementation.
Collaborating with the Client Responsiveness team to train staff with direct client engagement on how to respond to safeguarding disclosures, make referral for specialized support, guide survivor on reporting to ECU as/when appropriate.
Support the coordination and capacity building of Focal Points, including training them on how to act as safe, informed resource and support people for staff or clients needing support with reporting.
Support contextual adaptation, design and roll-out of communication material including refresher sensitization of the Safeguarding SOPs.
Assist in the quarterly review of trends in ethical misconduct reporting and follow up to advise on preventative action and planning.

Collaborating With Other Teams

Directly reports to and receives supervision from: GEDI Manager Kenya CP.
Collaborate with the Program teams, Sector Technical Coordinators, GEDI and Safeguarding Focal Points within the Country program across all field sites, and Regional CoPs on GEDI and Safeguarding.
Work together with the MEAL team towards strengthening the Client Feedback aspect of Client Safeguarding.
Work closely with other GEDI and Safeguarding Technical Unit Leads in the use of tools for supervising GEDI activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Gender and Development studies, law, psychology, health, social work, humanities, or other related field.
2 years professional experience in gender programs and/or Protection and/or safeguarding.
Familiarity with DEI and safeguarding standards and principles, international protection frameworks and mechanisms on safeguarding.
Validated experience/understanding of organizational and/or HR policies and practices.
Strong analytical skills related to feedback mechanisms, safeguarding, protection, and similar matters.
Good communication and report writing skills crucial.
Validated experience facilitating trainings and workshops. Good team building skills and knowledge of participatory approaches.
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to develop positive relationships with local and remote team members at multiple levels in the organization. Experience in working collaboratively and/or advocating with other sectors and teams.
Ability to handle critically sensitive situations diplomatically and in a confidential manner.
Ability to travel to other IRC field sites and province field project sites to promote GEDI awareness through trainings and orientations.
Digital literacy is required – MS Office package and Internet.
Self-motivated, highly responsible, punctual, flexible, culturally sensitive. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Key Working Relationships

Direct Reporting: GEDI and Safeguarding Manager
Partnership and Consultation: Programs, Grants, Protection, Safety and Security Focal Points, Sectoral and other Technical Coordinators
External: IRC Organizational Partners, and Safeguarding, Gender Equality Cluster Groups

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November 5, 2024
Vice President – Talent & Organizational Effectiveness

Job Overview

The Vice President of Talent & Organizational Effectiveness is a pivotal leadership position, blending innovative strategic oversight with hands-on operational acumen to reshape and enhance our organizational structure and talent management strategies. This role is at the forefront of driving IRCs productivity and efficiency, aligning with our Strategy 100 to position ourselves as an employer of choice. Tasked with the development and execution of integrated talent and organizational development strategies, the VP will lead a comprehensive suite of initiatives across talent acquisition and onboarding, learning and development, performance management, manager and leadership development, succession planning, organization design and effectiveness, and talent analytics. By attracting, developing, retaining top talent and fine-tuning organizational processes, this position plays a critical role in ensuring IRCs workforce’s alignment with strategic objectives and culture, driving excellence and efficiency across all levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Spearhead the design and implementation of organization-wide talent and organization effectiveness initiatives.
Develop and implement strategies to streamline processes and systems to enhance operational efficiency that ensures IRC is optimally positioned to respond to global challenges swiftly and effectively.
Lead the design and implementation of an integrated talent management strategy and operating model that reinforces the organizations talent philosophy, connects related talent programs, processes, and practices, and facilitates integrated strategic planning.
Optimize design, delivery and impact of talent management programs and processes in a manner that drives growth through talent and performance, with a balanced approach to building, buying, and borrowing critical skills and capabilities, and building diverse talent pipelines and pools for critical roles.
Influence the adoption of a growth mindset anchored in learning and application and a talent-first culture with managers and leaders committed to and accountable for talent identification, development, internal mobility, succession management and employee retention.
Provide leadership on people and culture implication of organizational change, leveraging leading-edge organization design and change management to unlock organizational performance and effectiveness.

Experience

15+ years of functional leadership experience in a complex, global environment.
5+ years in a comparable leadership position.
Demonstrated expertise in integrated talent management, organizational design and transformation, operational efficiency, and engagement models aligned with organizational strategies preferably in an international NGO or complex global organization.
Proven track record of improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency in a complex, international environment.
Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams across cultures and geographies.
Experience in change management and the ability to navigate and lead through ambiguity and change.
Proficient in the use of data analytics and performance metrics to drive decision-making and organizational improvements.
Fluency in English required; proficiency in at least one other relevant language (French, Arabic, Spanish, etc.) is a plus.

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November 5, 2024
Environmental Health Global Practice Lead

Job Overview
The Global Practice Lead, Environmental Health is the organizational leader for Environmental Health for the Crisis Response, Recovery and Development (CRRD) department and is a core member of the Health Unit’s Leadership Team. They are responsible for devising and leading strategies to raise the quality, impact, and scale of IRC’s Environmental Health programming.
The Global Practice Lead in Environmental Health will ensure the scope, quality and relevance of global technical standards, including the generation and promotion of evidence in their technical area. Global Practice Lead will closely collaborate with Regional Leads , EH Technical Advisors, and Technical Coordinators in promoting technical best practice in CRRD programming. They will facilitate Technical Unit-led and high impact strategic business development by providing excellent technical insights and developing and maintaining strategic relationships and networks. In line with the Health strategy, the Global Practice Lead will lead strategic planning for the environmental health practice area. The Global Practice Lead, Environmental Health reports into the Senior Director, Health Unit and may manage highly specialized experts/specialists colleagues to generate global evidence and best practice as their portfolio requires.
The EH lead is responsible for establishing a center of excellence on water and coordinate the Health Unit efforts on addressing climate change in health programming.
Major Responsibilities
Strategy, Program Design and Business Development

Act as the organizational leader for CRRD in Environmental health internally and externally
Lead strategic direction and delivery planning for Environmental Health in line with the organizational global strategy (both S100 and Health Strategy)
Lead the development of sustainable and scalable water solutions, mitigating the impacts of climate change on water security and human health.
Responsible for identifying global areas of programmatic risk in EH and elevating issues to Regional Leads and Health Unit leadership.
Collaborate with other Global Practice Leads to promote integrated program designs within Health, and across all IRC sectors that increase scale and deepen impact,
Facilitate collaboration across Health, Nutrition and EH Practice Areas on the development of climate adaptation, mitigation, and anticipatory actions.
Lead Technical Unit led global business development for Environmental Health and support strategic project level proposals.
Lead coordination with AMU to drive fundraising from Public and Institutional donors and with ER to drive fundraising from Private donors to meet the Health Unit strategic priorities related to EH

Global Practice Implementation Support

Responsible for drawing on evidence-based best practice to provide technical oversight of IRC’s global technical standards, methodologies, and tools for EH, in partnership with Technical Advisors and specialists
Accountable for the development of a limited number of high-value tools and methodologies to better integrate cross-cutting issues into EH programs (e.g., gender equality, diversity and inclusion, climate adaptation, etc.).
Accountable for establishing information and knowledge management systems that support Regional Leads and Technical Advisors stay up to date on global technical standards, methodologies, and tools.
Establish competency framework for EH practice area and work closely with Regional Leads to identify competency gaps and drive capacity strengthening.
Accountable for ensuring Technical Advisors and Technical Coordinators have the tools and resources that are needed to measure EH programs.
Oversee Technical Unit-led strategic awards in EH, working closely with regional Technical Advisors as applicable and the Grant Operations and Analytics Team
Line manage global specialists, as applicable.
Support Technical Advisors and Technical Coordinators with thorny technical problems, career planning support, and mentorship, as appropriate.

Research, Data, Knowledge Management, and Organizational Learning

Set up and lead a Community of Practice and other channels for EH to ensure pro-active and inclusive management with sustained learning, development, innovation, and best practice sharing.
Coordinate with Regional Leads and Technical Advisors to lift up program learning for cross-sharing and incorporation into global best practice.
Guide research and evidence use efforts in EH, the Climate-health nexus, working closely with colleagues and leaders in Airbel, the Health Technical Unit, other technical units, and regional colleagues.
Provide technical inputs to EH-specific MEAL tools and methodologies, and support data interpretation in learning routines.

External Influence, Relationships and Representation

Act as a key strategic advisor to Policy & Advocacy, Research & Innovation, and External Relations teams on advocacy campaigns and priority policy and practice shifts related to EH.
Responsible for identification, development, and maintenance of strategic relationships and global partnerships with relevant stakeholders (e.g. donors, UN agencies, NGOs, research and educational institutions, private sector actors) in EH Global Practice area.
Represent IRC in external forums as relevant.

Key Working Relationships

Position Reports to:Senior Director, Health Unit, CRRD Technical Excellence
Member of Health Unit’s Leadership Team
Direct Reports:1-2 Technical Experts/Specialists, TU-led Project Directors as applicable

Key Internal Relationships:

Health Unit Senior Management Team
Health Unit’s Deputy Director, Enabling Areas Leads and other Global Practice Leads
Health Regional Lead team across 6 regions, and regional Technical Advisors
Policy Solutions, Advocacy Influence, and Systems Change Global Teams
CRRD Senior Management Team and Leadership Group; Regional Leadership Teams
Global leaders in the areas of ERD, Education, Governance
Global HQ and AMU, EHAU, Airbel Team

Key External Relationships:

INGO counterparts; UN Agencies, Public and Private Donors

Desired Experience and Skills

Established or growing recognition as an expert in the practice area, at regional or global level, with a minimum of 12+ years of progressive experience of designing, leading and implementing programs with 7+ years in the Environmental Health
Demonstrated experience leading programs in fragile/humanitarian settings and across the humanitarian development nexus.
Strong track record of driving uptake of evidence-based practice
Demonstrated experience in sectoral strategy design and planning.
Experience with sectoral policy and advocacy efforts and campaigns for change (as relevant)
Excellent communication, influencing, and storytelling skills.
Excellent management and leadership skills including coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
Demonstrated ability to identify and convert business development opportunities for self and staff.
Demonstrated ability to influence across a wide range of diverse stakeholders internally and externally.
Demonstrated ability to shape the vision and agenda within the domain area they are working.
Ability to work, manage, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment; outstanding business acumen, critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills required.
Superb inter-personal, written and verbal communication skills with ability to collaborate across countries, cultures, and departments.
Track record of scaled innovations preferred, ideally including experience working on both digital and analog solutions.
Fluency in English required; Arabic, French and/or Spanish also strongly preferred.
Ability to travel globally up to 25% of the time, occasionally on short notice.

Education:

Master’s degree in environmental health, Public Health and/or related fields or an equivalent professional experience background is required. Sound training on the use of data and research evidence for programmatic decisions and rigorous analytic skills are an advantage.

Compensation:

Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

Apply via :

careers.rescue.org

November 5, 2024