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Finance Assistant-Volunteer

Employment Category: Volunteer
Open to Expatriates: No

Key Responsibilities

Job Description

Cash & Bank payments processing

Assist with maintaining both Kshs and USD petty cash at the set limits and take responsibility of any cash differences arising.
Ensure that there is sufficient petty cash at all time for both Ksh. and USD for smooth operation.
Ensure all Petty cash payments are properly supported and duly authorized per IRC delineation schedule before disbursement.
Ensuring that authorizations on the payments requests are in line with the approved limits per the delineation chart
Preparation of petty cash spreadsheets to upload stage ready for review by SFO at the end of the month.
Ensure that supervised petty cash counts are performed every Friday and at the end of the month.
Devise a cash replenishment schedule to minimize weekly bank visits
Ensure authorized receipts are correctly coded and issued upon receipt of monies.
Maintaining the receipt book and ensuring that authorized receipts are issued upon receipt of monies.
Assist with reconciliation of USD/KES bank account and preparation of spreadsheets to upload stage ready for review monthly
Receive all payment requests flowing into the department using ‘RECEIVED’ stamp and cross-checking details in PRs book

Filing and Digital Filling

Maintain an organized and well-documented (all files must be labeled properly and visibly) and sequential filing system for all cash disbursement vouchers
Before filing, ensure that all documents have been stamped ‘PAID’ including cash payment reference details.
Scanning all financial documents and digitally filling them.

Audit Facilitation

Retrieving, reviewing and filling back audit documents.

BVA

Ensure payments are cleared on the system (BVA) once payment has been done.

Other

To maintain an organized and well-documented bank correspondences file ensuring it’s continuously updated.
Work closely with Finance Assistant to ensure effective training.
Assist Finance Assistant with cashbook update and maintenance.
Any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Business Administration with minimum CPA II qualification

Required Experience & Competences

Knowledge in excel
Work experience in a similar position.

Standards of Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowance.

Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Disclaimer

Please take note that International Rescue Committee (IRC) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes.

October 26, 2024
Finance Intern

Requisition ID: req7951

Open to Expatriates: No

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Cash & Bank Payments Processing

Assist with maintaining both Kshs. and USD petty cash at the set limits and take responsibility of any cash differences arising.
Ensure that there is sufficient petty cash at all time for both Ksh. and USD for smooth operation
Ensure all Petty cash payments are properly supported and duly authorized per IRC delineation schedule before disbursement.
Ensuring that authorizations on the payment’s requests are in line with the approved limits per the delineation chart
Preparation of petty cash spreadsheets to upload stage ready for review by SFO at the end of the month.
Ensure that a supervised petty cash counts are performed every Friday.
Devise a cash replenishment schedule to minimize weekly bank visits
Ensure authorized receipts are correctly coded and issued upon receipt of monies.
Maintaining the receipt book and ensuring that authorized receipts are issued upon receipt of monies.
Assist with reconciliation of USD bank account and preparation of spreadsheets to upload stage ready for review monthly

Filing and Digital Filling

Maintain an organized and well-documented (all files must be labeled properly and visibly) and sequential filing system for all cash disbursement vouchers
Before filing, ensure that all documents have been stamped ‘PAID’ including cash payment reference details.
Scanning all financial documents and digitally filling them.

Audit Facilitation

Retrieving, reviewing and filling back audit documents.

Other

To maintain an organized and well-documented bank correspondences file ensuring it’s continuously updated.
Work closely with Finance Assistant to ensure effective training.
Assist Finance Assistant with cashbook update and maintenance.
Any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Business Administration with minimum CPA II qualification

Required Experience & Competences

Knowledge in excel
Work experience in a similar position.
Please make sure to include copy of Certificate of Good Conduct in your application.

Standards of Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowance.

Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Disclaimer

Please take note that International Rescue Committee (IRC) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes.

October 26, 2024
Manager, Internal Audit-French Speaking

Requisition ID: req7910

Sector: Compliance

Employment Category: Regular

Open to Expatriates: No

Job Description

Job Overview/Summary:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit (Nairobi), the Manager Internal Audit will conduct audits of IRC international program locations and functions. The audits will be designed to identify risks to achieving the IRC’s strategic, operational, reporting and compliance objectives; assess the adequacy of internal controls to mitigate identified risks; access the effectiveness and efficiency of IRC operations; and recommend appropriate actions to reduce associated risks. The audits will focus on evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of global and local processes and controls.

The Manager Internal Audit will not only strive to provide the highest level of professional service but also maintain the highest ethical standards and due professional care in their work.

Major Responsibilities

Plan and conduct international program office and functional audits and special reviews.
Manage work plans and supervise project staff as required.
Draft audit findings that clearly describe the conditions, criteria, cause, and effect and recommendations to correct identified deficiencies and review with appropriate locations/function management.
Prepare audit reports that include conclusions on the effectiveness of internal controls.
Assist in monitoring management’s corrective action plan (CAPs) to correct identified deficiencies.
Assist the Senior Manager, Internal Audit (Nairobi) in continuously improving the audit process through new tools and techniques.

Key Working Relationships

Position Reports to: Senior Manager, Internal Audit (Nairobi)

Position directly supervises: N/A

Indirect Reporting

Other Internal and/or external contacts

Internal: All levels of the IRC’s international program and headquarters’ departments

External: Suppliers, external auditors

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business related field.

Certificates or Licenses: CPA/CA, CIA, or CFE

Work Experience

Minimum of 5 years of external or internal auditing experience
Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience
Experience working in the Not-for-Profit or INGO sectors or grant supported organizations

Demonstrated Skills And Competencies

Project Management
Data Analysis
Communications – Written and Oral English
COSO Internal Control Framework
Risk Management Principles and Techniques
Auditing Principles and Techniques
Business Processes
MS Office Word, Excel (Pivot Tables), PowerPoint, Access, and VISIO

Language Skills: Fluent in French (Written and Oral)

Working Environment

Position is based in Nairobi, Kenya with a standard office work environment
Travel up to 50% including travel to underdeveloped countries

October 26, 2024
Pharmaceutical Technician Regional Cash Implementation Specialist – East & West Africa

Requisition ID: req7748

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Hagadera, Kenya

Job Description

Under the guidance and supervision of the Pharmacist or designate, the Pharmaceutical technologist- will be involved in management of the pharmacy and drug management systems.

Key Responsibilities

Receive, verify and record all incoming items in the Hospital drug store
Issue and record all items duly requested by the consumption units in the prescribed format
Ensure proper filling and storage all the documents in the hospital drug store.
Monitor consumptions of items in the consumptions units
Ensure proper storage of all items in the Hospital drug store
Regularly monitor expiry dates of all items.
Monitor on poor utilized and slow moving items and in consultation with the supervisor advice the prescribers/users accordingly
Monitor the stock levels and in consultation with the supervisor to avoid unnecessary stock outs
Record twice daily the temperatures in the cold room and the fridge
Ensure proper maintenance of cold chain in the drug store
Offer pharmaceutical advice when required
With the supervisor assist in preparation of consumption reports
Conduct regular physical inventory to ensure compliance of records
Do any other duty as assigned to you by your supervisor.

Key Result Areas

Accurate and timely documentation of all issues and received drugs and medical items;
Daily recording and tracking of temperatures in the cold room and the fridge
Timely issue orders to the various units in the prescribed forms on their ordering days.
Proper storage of drugs and medical items.
Tracking of expiries and slow moving items.

Qualifications

A Diploma in pharmacy from a recognized institution.
He/She must be enrolled by the pharmacy and poisons board
At least three years hospital pharmacy experience.
Good communication and writing skills
Computer literate

Required Experience & Competencies

A good team player
Fluency in written and spoken English and in the Somali language is an advantage.
Ability to work ethically in demanding environment.
Good customer care skills
Please make sure to include copy of Certificate of Good Conduct in your application.

Standards of Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowance.

Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

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October 26, 2024
Senior WPE Officer

Job Description
The Senior WPE Officer will be the focal point for IRC’s GBV program in Dadaab Refugee camp. With technical support from the WPE Coordinator and WPE Technical Unit, the Senior WPE Officer will be responsible for implementing the GBV program in Dadaab refugee camp in ensuring that the goals and objectives of the program are met.
She/he will provide technical and line management oversight to the field-based staff of WPE.
The position reports to the Senior Field Coordinator and the WPE coordinator in Dadaab and Nairobi respectively.
Key Responsibilities
Program Management

Ensure that the profile of the program and staff are maintained at the appropriate level and WPE staffs’ performance is managed in line with IRC practices and policies. The position line manages six GBV officers in Dadaab Refugee camp
Provide project leadership and ensure the implementation of the program meet standard operating procedures, child protection guidelines and GBV case management guiding principles.
Provide ongoing leadership to the team and oversee implementation and coordination of activity plans to ensure targets are met.
Provide ongoing support to staff and partners through training and guidance to ensure programming meets GBV best practice and guiding principles that prioritizes the security of beneficiaries and staff.
Oversee the expansion of adolescent girls and women’s empowerment programming including women’s centre activities and work to achieve sustainable and community-owned management mechanisms for these.
Leading ongoing GBV assessments to guide GBV programming in IRC Dadaab operations
Lead in the implementation of IRC’s Dadaab GBV strategy to meet the needs of GBV survivors.
Strengthen support mechanisms to ensure survivors can access services in a timely manner.
Support the development of strategic partnerships with other implementing partners on GBV programming in Dadaab.

Grant Management

Ensure adequate monitoring systems are in place which can be used to demonstrate project impacts and inform ongoing program design.
Manage and oversee all GBV grants in line with IRC policies and practices; develop and maintain work, spending and procurement plans for multiple projects. Participate actively in all WPE Grant Opening, Mid-Term and Closing meetings.
Ensure that all internal and donor reporting requirements are met and that reports are of a high quality and submitted on time.
In coordination with WPE Coordinator, DDP, Grants Unit and HQ Technical Unit, play a leading role in the development of proposals and budgets
Ensure that staff understands the donor proposals and lead implementation as per the donor requirements.

Capacity building

Lead the team in designing and overseeing implementation of staff training plans for national and refugee team members in collaboration
Provide technical guidance on GBV trainings including basic counseling, CCSAS (clinical care of sexual assault survivors), GBV basics and key GBV resources for partners, community members, and service providers.
Work closely with the health team managers (clinical services, Nutrition, Community health and HIV) to ensure that staff are well trained on GBV and support to survivors
Mentor the GBV officers on improving their capabilities in report writing, data analysis and proposal writing.

Coordination and Networking

Work with partners, government, and other NGOs and UN agencies to establish appropriate systems to ensure survivors can access services in a timely and confidential manner.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders– including community leaders, NGOs, UN agencies, and other IRC team members (especially HIV, and clinical services) to enhance multi-agency and multi sectoral cooperation and coordination.
Participate in Dadaab level coordination meetings to represent the program
Ensure GBV response and prevention is incorporated into other sectors and humanitarian activities, through trainings, advocacy and other mentoring or support.
Lead on the development of advocacy materials and campaigns at the camp, county and national level to ensure the needs of women and girls are addressed in Dadaab refugee camp.

Partnership

Coordinate review meetings with the GBV implementing partners on a regular basis
Oversee sharing of technical expertise on GBV response and prevention and best practices
Coordinate and organize regular GBV coordination meetings with the GBV working group and community leaders.

Administration

Recruit national staff in conjunction with Human Resources Department and maintain updated job descriptions, conduct interviews, orient new staff to the IRC and the GBV program.
Supervise GBV staff directly, as well as interns and consultants as needed.
Ensure Performance Management System documentation is in place and followed up regularly.
Ensure timely submission of payrolls, cash forecasts and purchase requests
Oversee inventory/asset management
Recommend and implement a capacity building plan for project staff.
Ensure GBV staff understands and follows IRC and donor Policies and Procedures.

Others

Fulfill any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Respect the code of conduct and policies of the IRC and the standards of the GBV team
Adhere and uphold the IRC Way core values (integrity, accountability and service) at the respective areas of work.

Key Result Areas
The WPE Kenya program goal is to enhance survivor’s utilization of quality services responsive to their needs and strengthen community-based structures and solutions to better protect women and girls, promote their empowerment to access opportunities, services, and support.
The Senior WPE Officer will coordinate the team towards achieving the following program objectives:-

To improve survivors’ access to timely, holistic and quality case management
Strengthened engagement with communities to act in the best interests of women and girls
Invest in social and economic opportunities for women and girls to promote their wellbeing
Leverage partnerships and experience to advocate for priorities of women and girls.

Qualifications

MA/S or equivalent in social science, humanities or related degree
3 years program management experience, including at least 1 year in a humanitarian context with GBV focus.

Required Experience & Competencies

Good interpersonal and team building skills
Community education/training experience desirable
Ability to live and work under pressure in an unstable security environment
Experience in proposal and report writing is preferred
Fluency in English. Somali language preference

Application deadline 13th January, 2020
Standards of Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.
Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowance.
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.

October 26, 2024
Safeguarding Advisor, East Africa, West Africa, and Great Lakes Regions

Open to Expatriates: Not Applicable

Job Description

The Safeguarding Advisor, East Africa, West Africa, and Great Lakes Regions is responsible for the IRC’s coordinated global approach to protect beneficiaries from exploitation and abuse by IRC staff, and to protect IRC staff from sexual harassment and other forms of sexual violence across our country and emergency programs in the East Africa, West Africa, and Great Lakes Regions. This includes: (1) prevention through the implementation of appropriate policies/procedures, trainings, and communications in line with the Safeguarding Strategy and Action Plan; (2) working with country and regional staff, Human Resources, and technical advisors and experts on a coordinated approach to safeguarding; (3) the continued development and monitoring of client and staff reporting mechanisms in country programs in collaboration with the Ethics and Compliance Unit; (4) ensuring that lessons learned and remediation following assessments, reviews and investigations are incorporated, in cooperation with country programs and regional offices; and (5) providing other forms of country facing support to support the successful building of a safeguarding culture of prevention and response in our country and emergency programs in the East Africa, West Africa, and Great Lakes Regions.

Reporting to the Director of Safeguarding, this role will work closely with Human Resources, Gender Equality Unit, Violence Prevention and Abuse Unit (VPRU), Ethics and Compliance Unit (ECU), and other IRC functional units in the context of our programs in the East Africa, West Africa, and Great Lakes Regions.

Job Overview

The Safeguarding Advisor, East Africa, West Africa, and Great Lakes Regions will work under the direct supervision of the Director of Safeguarding. S/he will be responsible for advising and coordinating the effective implementation of IRC’s safeguarding strategy and action plan across IRC’s country programs in East Africa, West Africa, and Great Lakes Regions. This will include: technical advice, capacity building (training, communications), material development, and other forms of direct country support.

As the role covers 19 country programs in the East Africa, West Africa, and Great Lakes Regions, some of this support will be remote. It is anticipated that up to 50% of the Safeguarding Advisor’s time will require travel to country programs.

Major Responsibilities

Support and monitor the implementation of IRC safeguarding strategy for country programs and partners in the East Africa, West Africa, and Great Lakes Regions
Support the roll-out of safeguarding capacity building materials for the East Africa, West Africa, and Great Lakes Regions, including delivery of trainings and other technical support related to safeguarding during field visits
Support development of country-level Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for responding to safeguarding violations, working closely with IRC operations and programs teams on the ground, and in particular with VPRU program leads where those exist
Review and support enhancement of country program and partner complaints response mechanisms for clients relating to any type of alleged misconduct in collaboration with ECU investigation team and Client Responsiveness team
Support and build capacity of Safeguarding Leads and other safeguarding personnel and focal points in the Africa country programs
Coordinate and work with Human Resources, Gender Equality Unit, VPRU, ECU, and other key partners, to develop and implement an enhanced and comprehensive safeguarding approach for the IRC across our country programs in the East Africa, West Africa, and Great Lakes Regions
Represent safeguarding team at public events, regional or country meetings, with donors, and other opportunities as requested
Share good practices, ideas, and materials between country programs, and with HQ for globalization and further sharing

Qualifications

Advanced degree in relevant field relating to humanitarian action, protection, sexual violence, or training
At least 5 years of relevant program and/or safeguarding experience with an international humanitarian organization
Experience with client protection from abuse and exploitation, sexual violence in development and humanitarian contexts in conflict/refugee settings, and knowledge of international protection frameworks and mechanisms on safeguarding
Experience working with GBV, Protection, or Child Protection related programs is an asset
Capable of applying skills and knowledge in a range of capacities, including implementation, advisory /technical function, training and the transfer of technical knowledge and management skills to others
Experience in conducting training, orientation and refresher sessions with diverse teams
Excellent spoken and technical writing ability in French and English is a requirement
Proven track record in working with teams, excellent interpersonal skills, positive and professional attitude, and ability to lead and work well with diverse teams in a complex international environment and with multiple partners
Ability to travel up to 50% of time

October 26, 2024
Senior Technical Advisor Project Director

Sector: Program Administration

Employment Category: Proposal

Open to Expatriates: Yes

Job Description

IRC is seeking a Senior Technical Advisor for a five-year, large-scale East Africa regional project to increase access to quality educational opportunities for refugee and host communities. IRC is currently working on this funding opportunity to improve the social, emotional, and cognitive development of refugees from early childhood to primary school aged. The Senior Technical Advisor will provide quality technical assistance and leadership to ensure the overall quality of the technical design and implementation across multiple countries, which includes the development of developmentally appropriate teaching and learning materials. The project will consist of a consortium of partners that will focus on active learning. The Advisor will ensure that programs also benefit from lessons learned, promising practices, and evidence generated across the region; as well as represent the project in appropriate global forums to share with the larger education in emergency sector. S/he will also have a specific focus on quality technical assistance to support field programs to test, rigorously evaluate, and scale active learning methodologies to improve children’s outcomes. This position is contingent on the IRC being awarded funding and is anticipated to begin in mid-November 2019.

Job Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and assistance on the overall approach with a real focus on teaching and learning material development, training and capacity building for a variety of stakeholders responsible for children’s learning; as well as approaches for testing and scaling up active learning methodologies to improve learning outcomes
Coordination of technical approaches, content development, and influence across field programs
Support field staff to use project data to track progress and engage in meaningful course correction discussions at regular and frequent intervals; as well as ensure data is tailored to facilitate similar discussions at the global and senior management level.
Ensuring lessons learned, promising practices and evidence are shared across contexts.
Provide ongoing capacity building, training and technical assistance as needed of field staff, government counterparts and partners to ensure high quality programs with a focus on uptake and use of active learning methodologies
Regular communication and coordination with the Project Director and key home office staff on technical and project management issues;
Manage a small team of education and content development experts at the global and country level;
Represent the project’s evidence, lessons learned, and achievements in external meetings, panels and conferences; as well as participate in inter-agency efforts related to improving learning outcomes for refugee children;
Give input to relevant communication materials such as fact sheets, briefs, papers, and presentations that can be disseminated and used for influence at the national and global level;
Conduct regular visits to project sites, as possible, to provide technical assistance and ensure proper implementation and monitoring of project activities;
Produce inputs to monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports for the Head of Project and donors, as needed.

Qualifications

Advanced degree (PhD or MA) in education, or closely related field;
At least eight years’ experience in education programming, with at least four years of experience with work specifically in crisis or conflict-affected contexts is required, preferably in East Africa.
Significant prior experience with material development, active learning methodologies, and capacity building/training;
Experience in social emotional learning interventions, monitoring and evaluation, and research in relation to Education is highly desired. Experience in strategy development and working across sectors or disciplines is highly desired;
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to develop relations with local counterparts, donors, and other stakeholders;
Strong communication skills, both oral and written;
Fluency in English required;
Ability to travel at least 30% of the time

Reports to: Deputy Director, Education

Working Environment: This role may require working remotely full or part time (i.e., telecommuting). Applicants must have a home or alternate workspace they can effectively complete their work from during regularly scheduled hours.

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October 26, 2024
GBV Caseworker Laboratory Technologist

Requisition ID: req7507
Sector: Women Protection & Empowerment
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Lodwar, Kenya

Job Description

The WPE/GBV case worker will offer GBV screening services, holistic case management to survivors while ensuring improved quality of health and psychosocial support, support in development of a functional referral networks that enhance survivors’ ability to receive confidential, safe, and timely services that meets their needs.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct support and care for survivors of GBV and age-appropriate specialized support and care for adolescents, male and child survivors of GBV, including counseling and case management.
Ensure proper documentation of reported GBV incidences through utilization of GBVIMS tools.
Ensure safety of survivors is guaranteed by adhering to GBV guiding principles and use of survivor centered approach.
Support in developing and strengthening referral networks and monitoring the referral pathway to improve survivors’ access to GBV.
In consultations with women and girls, develop and support to implement a series of age-appropriate and group emotional and social support activities for women and girls, with an emphasis on meeting the needs of survivors of GBV and strengthening support networks among women and girls.
In consultations with GBV officer, develop and implement/ share monthly response plan and GBV key issues based on case trends to disseminate information on services available and referral pathways.
Make routine follow up of GBV cases referred to ascertain their wellbeing and services received.
Prepare and submit weekly & monthly reports as required and incorporate supervisors’ feedback in a timely manner.
Participate in awareness creation and prevention activities on GBV
Participate in the development of procurement and spending plans and work plans to ensure the successful implementation of programs
Ensure supplies/resources are requested on a timely manner for timely implementation of program activities including manage/prepare contingency program stock supplies where necessary.
Monitor and track utilization of program supplies and resources to ensure efficient use of available resources.
Ensure tracking of key program indicators and progress through utilization of GBVIMS, M&E data collection and indicator tracking tools.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Diploma in Social Work / Social Sciences / Counseling / psychology / health or other related field preferred. Degree in similar fields would be an added advantage
At least 3 years’ experience in the direct provision of counseling and psychosocial support to survivors of GBV, including child survivors
Clear understanding, including demonstrated positive attitudes on gender inequality, and issues surrounding violence against women and girls STRONGLY preferred.
Excellent listening and observation skills, including ability to create trust, support, respect and interact with survivors of all ages, background and diversity
Ability to lead, train, supervise, and motivate other GBV staff and local partners in their respective tasks in a professional, respectful and supportive manner.
Has a positive and professional attitude ability to work with minimal supervision and in a hardship area.
Flexibility to work outside of normal working hours when necessary.
Knowledge of English and Kiswahili is a must (knowledge of Ng’aturkana will be an added advantage)
Clear understanding of GBVIMS will be an added advantage
Please make sure to include copy of Certificate of Good Conduct in your application.

Application deadline 3rd January, 2020

Standards of Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowance.

Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Disclaimer

Please take note that International Rescue Committee (IRC) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes.

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October 26, 2024
Volunteer Psychosocial Counselor WPE/GBV Psychosocial Officer

Open to Expatriates: NoLocation: Hagadera, KenyaJob DescriptionWorking under the guidance and supervision of the Mental health Officer, the Volunteer Psychosocial Counselor is directly responsible for the provision of Psychosocial services and assist individuals, groups, and communities in Hagadera refugee camp suffering from the effects of mental disorders, torture and war trauma in order to reduce their suffering, rehabilitate and enable them to rebuilt their lives and communities.Key Responsibilities

Overall co-ordination and supervision of the Hagadera refugee camp integrated community based mental health department charged with the assessment of, appropriate interventions, and referrals of individuals with mental health needs in the camp/local community for other services.
Develop, plan and facilitate trainings for the refugee mental health dept. staff, community leaders, CHW’s, religious leaders, support groups, Teachers, paraprofessional counselors, other stake holders and community awareness campaigns.
Preparation and compiling of department psychosocial work plans and monthly HIS reports.
Plan and coordinate psychotherapy groups at the two Health posts and main hospital.
Create an appropriate networking system with other and or relevant implementing partners, line ministries, hospital departments and community stake holders through referrals and advocacy.
Oversee and conduct psychosocial assessments & plan individual case management of all patients on follow up at the mental health department.
Design and initiate appropriate psychosocial treatment plans for war trauma and torture survivors suffering from PTSD through individual or small group psychotherapeutic sessions and supervise as necessary.
Provide mentorship of the mental health assistants working in the MH department through continuous education, guidance, supervision and support.
Design mental health trainings for the mental health workers and other stake holders.
Take charge of the mental health department when the mental health officer is away from office.
Do any other duties that the mental health officer deems necessary.

Key result areas

Improvement in overall quality of MHPSS care for all the patients/ Clients in Hagadera refugee camp.

Qualifications

Diploma in Counselling from a recognized Institution
Licensed with the Professional counsellors association
Previous experience working in a refugee camp is an added advantage.
At least 2 years work experience in a busy set up
Please make sure to include copy of Certificate of Good Conduct in your application.

Application deadline is 15th December, 2019. Standards of Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowance.Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.DisclaimerPlease take note that International Rescue Committee (IRC) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes.

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October 26, 2024
Senior Technical Advisor, Participation & Women’s Movement Building Manager Internal Audit

Job Description
IRC is one of the first humanitarian organizations to bring together specific disciplines involved in violence prevention and response (VPR) in conflict affected settings to ensure collaborative and still specialized support to survivors and those at risk of violence. Over the past 16 years, IRC has pioneered and implemented programs that prevent and respond to violence against women and children, as well as other vulnerable groups in refugee settings and in other conflict-affected contexts, making the IRC a global leader in this field. IRC presently implements VPR programs in 26 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America, with funding from governments, the UN, foundations, and private donors.

As a Senior Technical Advisor (STA) within the Violence Prevention and Response Technical Unit (VPRU), you will oversee a team focused on advancing participation and inclusion of children, adolescents and women, and women’s movement building. This includes working with Child Protection and Protection/Rule of Law technical teams to identify opportunities to advance women’s participation and leadership in those specializations, such as within access to justice efforts, women’s peacebuilding efforts, and community-based protection work.

You will work in close partnership with the STA for Risk Mitigation and Inclusion to build out a strategy around VPRU’s leadership on participation, inclusion and localization, and to support business development in these inter-connected areas, with the long-term view of bringing this work under one coherent umbrella within VPRU.

As a member of the Technical Innovations and Emergency Response (TIER) Team, you will collaborate with the TIER Deputy Director and Senior Technical Advisors across VPRU to ensure resource and information sharing, informed business planning, adequate uptake and dissemination of all resources developed and facilitation of coordination across teams as needed.

Your specific portfolio currently includes projects aimed at promoting locally-led programs that are inclusive of diverse women and girls, and at pushing forward innovative approaches to women and girls’ participation and accountability in humanitarian settings. You will be responsible for ensuring the timely implementation, coordination and adherence to high technical standards of work within projects that sit within this portfolio.

As the STA for Participation and Women’s Movement Building you will provide direct supervision to the technical specialist leading on the Building Local, Thinking Global project. You will travel up to 35% time to support field-based and partner-led activities.
Main responsibilities include:

Technical assistance and oversight

Provide technical support as required where the IRC is implementing programming that promotes participation and women’s movement building, in collaboration with VPRU country-facing technical advisors. This includes but is not limited to the Listen Up and Building Local, Thinking Global (BLTG) projects.
Coordinate and collaborate with Gender Equality, Policy and Advocacy, and other relevant departments at the IRC, to collectively advance the innovative design and implementation work that promotes women’s movement building.
Plan for and ensure technical assistance to women’s rights organizations and networks that are IRC partners in participation and movement-building efforts.
Ensure strong monitoring and evaluation approaches to capture robust learning, in partnership with VPRU M&E specialists and IRC partners.
Contribute to identifying strategic technical priorities, in collaboration with Child Protection, Protection / Rule of Law and Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE) STAs, for further work to advance participation and inclusion of children, adolescents and women, and women’s leadership and movement building.

Leadership and representation

In close collaboration with the STA for Risk Mitigation and Inclusion, and the broader VPRU Leadership Team, contribute to strategic planning and the strategic direction of the VPRU, with a specific focus on how to promote and ensure effective child and adolescent participation in VPR programming, women’s participation and leadership, and women’s movement building.
Contribute to the cohesive functioning of the team by ensuring strong communication within the team, across the Technical Innovations & Emergency Response team, and with VPRU Country Support colleagues.
Advance the IRC/VPRU as a thought leader in thematic areas of a cross-cutting nature including disability, age, gender and inclusion in humanitarian action, risk mitigation, and centrality of protection through strategic participation in workshops, panels, and conferences.
Provide representation in key internal and inter-agency fora to influence policy and practice and support the IRC Uganda Learning Advisor to promote uptake of Listen Up learning within national fora.

Resource development and learning uptake

Review and finalize all resources, learning documents and external-facing communications that stem from the VPRU’s participation, inclusion and movement building portfolio.
Support the development of dissemination plans to highlight new resources and to ensure practitioners are aware of and utilizing resources and learning.
Capture and disseminate learning from across the Listen Up project in annual technical learning briefs, highlighting advancements in women’s movement building to address sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse within humanitarian response.
Support the development of internal and external communication products related to projects in your portfolio. This may include writing stories for online publication, developing content for social media, podcasts or other media, engaging with high profile public figures, and producing regular activity updates to share with external partners.

Partner coordination and event support

Ensure continued strong partner relationships, promoting work in line with feminist partnership principles outlined through Listen Up. This includes partnership with multiple WROs, Raising Voices, Voice, Sonjara, and resource development consultants (e.g. translators, designers, etc.).
Work with the Grants Officer, who is responsible for the coordination and operationalization of these partners, in order to ensure timely and informed communication.
Coordinate and support facilitation of external advisory group working with the Listen Up project and strengthen adherence to the advisory group principles.
Coordinate with a sister-project led by the Global Women’s Institute, Empowered Aid, to ensure activities are coordinated and share learning.
Oversee the planning of all major events, internal and external meetings, project workshops, and travel, in coordination with the VPRU

Program Assistant and Operations.

Business development and grants management
Build funding for new areas of investment in VPRU, with a focus on leading business development for women’s participation, child and adolescent participation, and women’s movement building.
Support preparation of, review and sign-off on high-quality narrative donor reports for all projects in your portfolio.
Work closely with the VPRU grants manager to monitor project spending and to ensure timely financial reporting.
Work with relevant project team members and grants managers to ensure budgets are managed effectively. This includes managing communication with field programs receiving budget allocations from TU-led grants.

Human resources

Provide regular supervision, guidance and mentoring to direct reports
Identify development needs of direct reports and support them to access professional growth opportunities appropriate to their needs and aspirations.
Maintain open and professional relations with team members, encouraging them to collaborate effectively, promoting team cohesion, and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
Lead with commitment, integrity and accountability to the IRC’s global standards for professional conduct.

Qualifications

MA in social work, gender equality, women’s rights or other related field, or equivalent and relevant experience.
8-10 years’ experience in humanitarian, development or similar organizations with direct experience working on VAWG response and prevention programming, including but not limited to the response and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse.
Active member of feminist movements and networks in the global south with substantial expertise in advancing women’s rights and feminist movement building.
Experience in child and adolescent participation is a strength.
Excellent oral and written communication, including proven success communicating in challenging and cross-cultural contexts
Highly organized and self-motivated, able to work efficiently on his/her own

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October 26, 2024