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  • Knowledge Attitudes and Practices (KAP) Survey Intern for the Community Pandemic Preparedness Programme (CP3)

    Knowledge Attitudes and Practices (KAP) Survey Intern for the Community Pandemic Preparedness Programme (CP3)

    Details
    This program builds on existing tools and actions being taken by Red Cross members but also external partners. A number of activities will occur within the program focused on three workstreams: Community Preparedness, National Society Preparedness and Private Sector and Key Stakeholders Engagement.
    Job Purpose
    Evidence generation is an important focus across the program and is imbedded through baseline, close monitoring, and evaluation. At the outset a detailed baseline study is being designed, including a mixed-methods knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) study. The CP3 KAP Intern will work with the CP3 team in the Africa Region, to develop a KAP question guide and survey methodology investigating the baseline state of community epidemic and pandemic preparedness. The intern will pilot the survey in one or two countries that are implementing CP3, and develop the tools which can be applied in the other program countries. The intern will also be responsible for data compilation and analysis for the 8 countries who are part of the program.
    The CP3 KAP intern will be supported to develop their skills and knowledge in questionnaire development, survey design and primary data collection in a real-world setting, and gain knowledge of the suites of community epidemic and pandemic preparedness complexities. They will benefit from the support of public health experts in the regional and global CP3 teams.
    Job Duties and Responsibilities
    Develop a qualitative and quantitative questionnaire and survey methodology looking at community epidemic and pandemic preparedness variables. This will include:

    Desk review of existing IFRC and CP3 documents, including M&E frameworks to pull out key areas of focus for KAP survey.
    Develop KAP survey methodology, including sampling methodology with input from academic supervisor and IFRC.
    Develop KAP survey questionnaire and key informant questionnaire with input and guidance from IFRC.

    Develop toolkit for training of in-country KAP survey teams and recommendations on how to operationalize a CP3 KAP training package. This will include:

    Creating training tools linked to the KAP survey (related to sampling and survey implementation in the field)
    Developing training modules for team leaders to use when training survey teams
    Create a teaching module on accurate data entry and data verification which is to be carried out by team leaders at the country level.

    Put in place a system for data collection, analysis, and reporting. This includes:

    Creating a central database for KAP data for all 8 countries – in order to compare baseline and endline results, and between countries
    All training tools for data entry that will be needed by in-country staff
    Analysis of baseline data
    Final report on baseline KAP results

    Any other duties as appropriate and needed by the team.
    Education
    Required:
    University degree in a relevant area in process (i.e. public health, epidemiology) with academic supervision
    Experience
    Required:

    Experience of working in an office environment
    Relevant experience working or interning with a humanitarian organization (i.e. United Nations or NGOs)
    Experience of organising and helping to deliver training courses

    Preferred:
    Experience working with Red Cross/Red Crescent National Societies
    Knowledge, skills and languages
    Required:

    Knowledge of survey methodologies
    Knowledge of communicable diseases
    Data analysis skills in both qualitative and quantitative methods
    Good understanding of humanitarian or development sector
    Able to work on own initiative and solve problems
    Good interpersonal and communication skills
    Excellent verbal and written skills
    Willing to travel to support a field operation (if applicable)
    Self-supporting in computers (Windows, spreadsheets, word-processing)
    Fluently spoken and written English

    Preferred:

    Strong presentation, facilitation and training skills
    Good command of French Competencies and values
    Professionalism
    Communications
    Collaboration and teamwork
    National Society and customer relations
    Building alliances
    Accountability
    Creativity and innovation

  • Community Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness Programme (CP3) – IM/GIS consultant

    Community Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness Programme (CP3) – IM/GIS consultant

    Background
    Large-scale epidemics and pandemics pose a serious threat not only to global health security but also to countries, communities and individuals in their efforts to achieve resilience. Epidemics and pandemics affect all sectors, impacting routine health services, economic and food security, trade, education, civil order, communication, transportation, and many other areas of life. The threat of emerging infectious diseases, including those of zoonotic origin, and the increasing prevalence of diseases previously controlled by antimicrobials and vaccination efforts, is a cause for concern to the global health community. Communities play an important role in prevention, early detection and early response with regard to this threat.
    The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has launched a new programme targeting community centric epidemic and pandemic preparedness utilising an all of society all hazard approach. This programme builds on existing tools and actions being taken by Red Cross members but also external partners. A number of projects will occur within the programme focused on three work streams: Community Preparedness, National Society Preparedness and Private Sector and Key Stakeholders Engagement.
    Objective of the consultancy
    The objective of this consultancy is to support the IFRC and its partners strengthen the ability of communities and civil society groups to prevent, detect, and respond to disease threats and play a central and significant role in preparing for future health and disaster risks. As part of the Community Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness Programme (CP3) in Kenya, the Kenya Red Cross Society will work with the IFRC, the American Red Cross, government entities, anthropologists, social scientists, civil society groups and other partners to collect and release key datasets and to produce digital visualization tools that will help responders at all levels to better understand where and why disease threats exist and thrive and to better prepare for them.
    Acting as a champion for the importance of mapping and open data, the GIS consultant will work with government and other partners to gather existing information and data, identify gaps and validate the collected data, and work to gain permission to release the data openly. Priority datasets include geographic base data, social and cultural determinants of health, etc. These datasets will be finalized in coordination with local stakeholders and with guidance from the IFRC, the Kenya Red Cross Society, and the American Red Cross, working from a draft list already created by the project team. Once the data layers are assembled and permissions granted, the consultant will work with Red Cross partners to upload these to OpenStreetMap and HDX, as appropriate.
    The consultant will engage with local partners, government actors, and other NGOs to promote open data and mapping within the region, and solicit stakeholder input into data needs to ensure that mapping results in useful products and synergistic inputs for Red Cross programmes. The GIS Consultant will receive close technical support from the IFRC and the American Red Cross’ GIS and Information Management unit.
    The GIS consultant will cover the project work in Kenya and may be based in Nairobi with some travel to the field.
    Expected outcomes and deliverables

    Build and maintain relationships with the IFRC, Kenya Red Cross Society, American Red Cross, government ministries and partner organizations to collect relevant datasets
    Meet with relevant ministries (Ministries of Health, Geographic Information, Census, etc) to determine relevant datasets
    Work with officials to allow for sharing and dissemination of data using appropriate licenses
    Work with Red Cross partners to validate data to ensure data quality
    Arrange that data is received in a universally accessible, and if possible, a machine-readable format to allow for data analysis
    Assist in determining the best way for data to be disseminated and visualized
    Practice responsible data management for sensitive datasets
    Work with Red Cross partners to ensure that data are upload to the relevant database (e.g. OpenStreetMap, Humanitarian Data Exchange, etc.)
    Consult on strategy and methods for mapping vulnerable areas, as identified by Red Cross partners, in OpenStreetMap.
    Promote an ecosystem of open data in the region
    Engage with volunteers and partner organizations to educate people about the value of open data and mapping as key infrastructure for humanitarian/development efforts
    Ensure that all appropriate geographic data are uploaded to OpenStreetMap or other relevant, accessible repositories
    Support local OpenStreetMap communities to encourage local mapping.
    Work closely with Red Cross partners to support the project’s collaborative partnerships with other Red Cross / Red Crescent National Societies, HOT, MSF, the World Bank, local government agencies, and other relevant entities.
    Ensure timely submission of all required project reporting.
    Management of the consultant

    The consultant will be managed by the IFRC Public Health Informatics Senior Officer in Geneva, in close coordination with the CP3 Coordinator at the Kenya Red Cross Society in Nairobi, the IFRC East Africa country cluster office and the American Red Cross in Washington DC.
    Proposed time frame and location
    The proposed time frame is for a 5-month contract, with an initial maximum of 113 days of work, with potential or extension based on funding and candidate availability.
    Start Date: 1 August 2018
    Role balance guide:

    Project management – 30%
    Relationship Development and Data Coordination – 60%
    Data analysis and reporting – 10%

    Location: Nairobi, Kenya
    Desirable Requirements

    Minimum of bachelor’s degree in geography, GIS, urban planning, or other related field
    Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the field of GIS. The position requires proficiency in ArcGIS or QGIS, online server-based GIS, and web-mapping. Graphic design skills and experience using Adobe Creative Suite and are strongly preferred
    Previous experience with community-based mapping
    Extensive experience with OpenStreetMap (OSM)
    Strong data analysis skills (Excel, Access, PostGIS, PostgreSQL, etc.)
    Interest in using open source software and working to promote open data
    Awareness of data protection principles are strongly preferred
    Minimum of five years of experience in project management; demonstrated experience in providing technical assistance to projects and in training/overseeing staff
    Willingness to travel within the project region for meetings with partners
    Fluency in English with strong report writing and verbal communication skills.
    Strong interpersonal skills and public speaking abilities
    High degree of discretion, tact and sensitivity in dealing with internal and external clients and stakeholders at all levels
    Previous experience with various humanitarian and health partners
    Ability to work in an environment of diverse languages and cultures
    Minimum of 3 years’ experience living and working in developing country contexts
    Prior experience with Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies, IFRC and/or ICRC

  • Regional Disaster Management-Institutional Preparedness and Surge Capacity Delegate Senior Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation And Reporting (Pmer) Officer

    Regional Disaster Management-Institutional Preparedness and Surge Capacity Delegate Senior Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation And Reporting (Pmer) Officer

    Job Purpose
    To be responsible for continuous monitoring of upcoming and ongoing disasters as well as the broader geographical context in which the IFRC operates.   This position will be responsible for coordinating IFRC’s disaster management Training, planning and deployment of surge support in close liaison with Country Offices and Country Cluster Support Teams and relevant units of the Geneva Secretariat, to ensure that the operations are timely and adequate based on the needs.  This position will participate in capacity-building activities in disaster response preparedness, including managing the regional disaster response team system.
    Job Duties and Responsibilities

    Provide technical support for Africa National Societies to establish disaster response tools at national and local levels
    Support Africa National Societies develop contingency and response plans to be proactive in managing disaster and crisis in the region
    Ensure close contact with country and regional office that response modalities and service delivery plans are coordinated with host National Societies and Technical Departments
    Ensure close contact with country and regional office that National Societies mandate, roles and capacities are recognized and used effectively in Federation emergency response
    Support effective use of Federation surge capacity mechanism and capacities in disaster response such as FACT, RDRTs and ERUs
    Advise Operation manager, regional/country offices on programmatic aspects of the transition from relief to recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction
    Organize in collaboration with regional offices trainings, aiming at fast and effective mobilization of Federation response system and mechanism
    Monitor emergency/new partnering and resource opportunities in support of community-based safety and resilience programming
    Utilise appropriate information technology tools in disseminating Disaster Management information
    Work closely with shared leadership groups, including Africa Disaster Management Working Group (ADMAG) to advocate global policies/strategies and have disaster preparedness priorities reflected on its plan
    Support /facilitate RDRT induction and thematic RDRT and maintain the roster of qualified RDRTs for deployment
    Lead the development of the regional surge file (Regional Disaster Response Team system (RDRT) in Africa, including. All efforts will be aligned with Surge Optimization process and progress made under ADMAG related to regional surge:

    Development of standard operational procedures for deployments in Africa in line with the global surge SOP
    Support implementation of the Global Surge Optimisation process through active participation in relevant reference groups, dissemination of information and effective communications with region and country offices
    Development of a training strategy for Africa, in coordination with the 5 IFRC Regional Offices and in alignment with initiatives under Surge Optimization and ADMAG
    Development of standard toolbox for Africa RDRT including essential documents, guidelines and templates
    Leading of the Africa RDRT working group and participation on the global task force for RDRT
    Managing of RDRT toolbox shared through online tools (i.e. SharePoint, Dropbox)
    Coordination and facilitation of regional surge trainings in Africa
    Participation of participants selection for regional surge trainings
    Support of alerts and regional surge deployments in Africa
    Maintenance of the Africa regional surge roster
    Managing of the RDRT database and performance appraisals of African regional surge
    Technical support to RDRT members during deployments
    Support for briefings and debriefings of RDRT members
    Facilitation of cross-regional learning and exchanges between regional surge members in Africa
    Update regional surge members about the latest IFRC tools, formats and training opportunities.

    Duties applicable to all staff

    Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation Secretariat’s goals
    Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles
    Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager

    Education

    Relevant University degree
    IMPACT course or equivalent knowledge

    Experience
    Required:

    5 years of experience in disaster management, including experience in institutional disaster preparedness
    Experience of working for the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement
    Experience of conducting trainings

    Preferred:

    Experience of setting up, managing and coordinating disaster response, including leading multi-national response teams

    Knowledge, skills and languages

    Self-supporting in computers (word processing, spreadsheets etc.)
    Solid and tested operational management skills
    Analytical decision making capacity
    Fluently spoken and written English
    Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic) (Preferred)

    Competencies and values

    Accountability
    National Society Relations
    Teamwork
    Integrity
    Professionalism
    Communication 

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  • Operations Coordinator, Food Crisis

    Operations Coordinator, Food Crisis

    Job Purpose:
    This position will be based at the Regional Office for Africa, with operational responsibilities of the drought affected countries in line with Africa Region strategic directions.
    As the Food Crisis in Africa becomes more complex, there are increasing challenges to ensure integration and coherence in operations management, humanitarian diplomacy and communication approaches so that the IFRC can continue to enhance its support to the National Societies of the region and the wider Federation around this crisis. In line with the Federation Strategy 2020 of “doing more, doing better and reaching further”, the Operations Coordinator for the Food Crisis is expected to contribute effectively by working with the Federation Secretariat team members, National Societies as well as the ICRC.Reporting to the Head of DCPRR in the Africa Region, the Operations Coordinator, in close coordination with other management team including CO and CCST operations managers in the Region is responsible to ensure adherence to the set strategic direction and ensure financial and human resources management are consistent with IFRC rules and regulations.
    The Operations Coordinator will be responsible for the expanded response activities in the affected countries providing leadership and guidance for overall operation delegates/staff and programs directly supporting the response to the crisis.
    Job Duties and Responsibilities:
    This role carries both high-level coordination support and management responsibilities. Management responsibilities will include the direct and indirect management of the Africa Food Crisis team focal points, as well as management and technical support within the Region. Responding to strategic directions and emerging priorities from management with promptness, process and results-based responsiveness, accountability and transparency are key requirements.
    Key responsibilities are:

    Support the elaboration and expansion of plans of action and budgets for the Emergency Appeals in specific countries of operations, under the scope of the Food Crisis efforts;
    Lead the Food Crisis team to ensure implementation and accountability of operations and programs. Line manage and/or provide technical support to the Food Crisis team focal points (PMER, Communications, CEA, IM, Food Security & Resilience, and CTP delegates);
    Provide direct in-country support, including deploying as surge for periods of time, to specific operations as needed;
    Responsible for ensuring the quality and timely extension of operations related to food crisis in Africa, including direct contribution to possible scale up of the response to the crisis by the Federation and the Movement at large;
    Ensure in-depth analysis and contingency planning to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness and relevance of the Food Crisis operations;
    Ensure effective and efficient coordination of all Movement partners involved in the Food Crisis operations;
    Ensure IFRC active participation in external coordination mechanisms (UN bodies) and other multi sector coordination forums;
    Ensure the enhancement of the information network that currently exists strengthening the effort to develop the mechanism of accountability and visibility;
    Supervise and coordinate the data collection and dissemination of information for accurate and timely reports;
    Draw upon resources available in the Africa Region, such as Health, Finance, DCPRR, PMER and other departments to ensure that operational planning, budgeting and reporting is carried out in a timely and professional manner, in accordance with the Secretariat requirements, formats and standards;
    Ensure effective and efficient liaison between the Federation office and in-country counterparts in managing the operations; Represent the IFRC as appropriate in the various interagency forums and coordination mechanisms related to the Africa Drought Operations;

    Education (Required)

    Relevant University Degree with good academic achievement
    Basic Delegates Training Course or IMPACT. FACT, ERU, RDRT training or equivalent knowledge

    Experience (Required)

    10 years of relevant working experience in complex humanitarian operations, of which at least 3 years in management position
    Red Cross/Red Crescent knowledge and experience
    Proven Operations experience including senior management, movement coordination, disaster management/response/contingency planning.
    Experience of working in complex operations
    Adequate experience and expertise in people management with maturity and cross-cultural understanding.

    Knowledge and Skills (Required)

    Demonstrated staff management and development skills
    Problem-solving skills
    Proven strong project management skills
    In-depth understanding of financial management
    Ability to work in a cross-cultural and cross-functional environment
    Strong interpersonal skills and good understanding of the global organization
    Excellent communication skills, public diplomacy and advocacy
    Ability to work to tight deadlines and handle , handle multiple tasks and high responsiveness.

    Languages
    Fluently spoken and written English and French
    Competencies

    National Society Relations
    Professionalism
    Accountability
    Teamwork
    Communication
    Innovation
    Professional Mastery
    Building alliances
    Influencing
    Consensus building
    Results oriented
    Diplomacy with sufficient understanding of the Middle East and North Africa context

  • Community Engagement and Accountability Officer

    Community Engagement and Accountability Officer

    Job purpose
    The position holder will serve as the cluster Officer on defining strategies and approaches as well as supporting National Societies with identifying priority CEA needs and enhancing CEA efforts to more effectively and efficiently deliver operations response and support long term programming.
    Job duties and responsibilities
    Strategy development and capacity building
    · Ensure harmonisation of CEA interventions within sectoral programmes to improve mainstreaming of existing best practices.
    · Roll out CEA trainings with staff and volunteers engaged in the operations, providing them with the skills and knowledge to launch and manage CEA tools and approaches within existing sectorial activities
    · Support the rolling out and adaptation of CEA Movement tools, methodologies and activities, as defined in the CEA Movement guide and toolkit, to support operations interventions
    · Provide guidance on the setting up and management of an appropriate mix of communication channels, suitable to the local context and cultural practices, and ensure field teams have the support and technical skills required to roll out risk communications efforts and promote healthy and safe behaviours.
    · Support operations teams to increase levels of engagement and accountability to people and communities, through the establishment of appropriate feedback mechanisms and training frontline staff/volunteers to improve their participation and complaints handling skills and ensure that community feedback loops are closed.
    · Prioritise and champion the voices of women, children, the elderly and people with disabilities, to ensure they have equal access to information channels and feedback mechanisms particular to their needs, and taking into account any specific protection issues.
    · Support evidence-based learning by assessing and monitoring levels of community engagement through research, impact surveys, perceptions studies and case studies.
    · Work closely with operations teams to seek opportunities for mainstreaming CEA data into existing Information Management systems and platforms to inform decision-making processes at strategic and operational level.
    · Support National Societies to develop and/or scale up a systematic and appropriate approach to engaging with affected people and communities within the Africa food crisis operation.
    Technology and innovation
    · Work closely with the operations team and key external stakeholders to drive and advocate the roll out of appropriate technology and innovation for CEA (with a focus on the use of existing platforms and messaging systems).
    Coordination, representation and reporting
    · Work closely with the IFRC CEA Regional Advisor for Africa to ensure there is consistency and sustainability between CEA in emergencies and CEA in long term programming within the region
    · Support CEA coordination efforts within the Movement partners
    · Create and nurture partnerships, particularly with the government and corporate sector, to allow scaling up of regional Red Cross CEA activities.
    · Identify and create opportunities to build internal and external partnership networks to support the development of community engagement approaches in National Societies programmes and operations.
    · Support positioning and visibility of Red Cross and Red Crescent CEA achievements and share data with the wider humanitarian network to inform and influence the overall response.
    Position Requirements
    Education
    An advanced university degree (Master’s) in Communication or Social/Behavioural Sciences (i.e. Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology or Health Education) or relevant experience is required.
    Experience
    Five years’ experience in community engagement approaches, beneficiary communication, risk communication or social mobilisation activities with at least 3 years in developing countries.
    Experience in setting up and managing media, communication and engagement tools such as social media, radio, TV, SMS, cinema/drama and community feedback mechanisms.
    Proven experience in strategic communication processes for behaviour change in emergencies.
    Solid experience in delivering community engagement and accountability capacity building efforts with local organizations, with focus on accountability tools and feedback mechanisms
    Knowledge about community engagement interventions under emergency situations, in complex and delicate situations
    Technical knowledge of quantitative, qualitative and participatory research methodologies and analysis
    Experience working with Red Cross/Red Crescent National Societies
    Knowledge and Skills
    Good understanding of – or training in – current developments in the field of communication with communities, behavioural and social sciences, community engagement and accountability planning and processes, community media; also strategic communication planning, behaviour analysis, formative research and evaluation of communication interventions.
    Good understanding of disaster management issues
    Ability to negotiate with varying partners and develop relationships with key stakeholders and partners
    Advanced analytical skills and able to capture learning and use it to make improvements in programming
    Highly motivated, self-starter able to lead a process, engage others and create ownership.
    Team player, self-motivated and proactive on own initiative to set and achieve goals
    Planning and Programme Management and Monitoring
    Ability to negotiate and establish partnerships with varying partners and develop relationships with key communications providers
    Ability to multi task, work under pressure and advanced analytical skills
    Advanced analytical skills and able to capture learning and use it to make improvements in programming
    Excellent interpersonal, communication and networking skills
    Languages
    Fluently spoken and written English
    Good command of French
    Competencies (to be filled in by HR)
    Professionalism
    Communications
    Collaboration and teamwork
    National Society and customer relations
    Building alliances
    Accountability
    Creativity and innovation

  • Legal Adviser Senior Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation

    Legal Adviser Senior Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation

    Legal Adviser Job Duties and Responsibilities
    General legal support and legal and contract risk management of the Africa Region, including Country and CCST offices, comprising the following:
    Advice and assistance with the drafting/negotiation of all types of contracts/commitments creating legal obligations for the IFRC, including the use of IFRC-approved templates;
    Review and approval of all contracts prior to signatures;
    Advice and support in relation to the IFRC’s legal status in the region and negotiation and drafting of status agreements, including enforcement of privileges, immunities and obligations of said agreements, in close liaison with the General Counsel;
    Advice on the structuring of the IFRC’s activities, including complex grants or other relationships such as joint ventures, partnerships coordination structures, and/or delegated functions;
    Leading and assisting, as required, in the development and implementation of organization wide systems, procedures, policies and tools, which have an impact on the legal obligations of the organization or on its partnerships, including model agreements;
    Providing support on the rules and regulations pertaining to the Emblems and use of the Federation’s name and logo;
    Advice and support with legal questions related to the IFRC’s procurement and logistics systems;
    Advice and support related to labour law issues;
    Liaison with UN Agencies, other components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, governmental and nongovernmental organizations and collaborate with them on legal matters;
    Support with the implementation of the online contract lifecycle management system (eContracts);
    Liaison with local legal counsel in the region, ensuring conformity with applicable laws; and
    Carrying out field missions to assist with recovery operations and with the negotiation and implementation of agreements, as well as training of field staff in contracting and legal risk management;
    Monitoring legal information and developments that are or may be applicable to the IFRC and National Societies;
    Mapping of local legal counsel engaged by the various IFRC offices in the region; mapping and tracking of all potential and ongoing cases within the region;
    Mapping of all key legislation that IFRC needs to comply with in the region and supporting compliance with the same, and Creating a systematic manner to identify and track new legislation/changes in legislation that may impact IFRC operations in the region.
    Performing any other job-related tasks as assigned by the General Counsel.
    Specific thematic files may be assigned to the legal delegate, depending on individual skills and interests. Each member of the global legal team will be expected to develop an expertise in these assigned areas, as well as remain flexible to replace others when needed travel will be required.
    Qualifications for the Legal Adviser Job
    University degree in law, admitted to the practice of law
    Specialized studies in public international law, international organization law, or not-for- profit law
    At least 5 years of prior experience in the practice of law
    Field experience handling legal issues
    Experience in private practice and/or in-house legal environment
    Red Cross/Red Crescent experience or other humanitarian/not- for-profit experience
    Experience in dealing with outside counsel
    Experience in working in a team environment, with remote team members
    Knowledge, Skills and Languages
    Knowledge of the ILOAT case-law
    Ability to work in a multicultural environment, establish and maintain working relationship within the organisation and with external partners
    Ability to gather, analyse, and evaluate facts and prepare and present concise oral and written reports
    Ability to proactively ascertain legal risks
    Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing with different audiences
    Fluently spoken and written French and English
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  • Communications Officer Security Intern

    Communications Officer Security Intern

    Job Purpose
    Working closely with the communications manager, and leveraging sub-regional networks of communications co-workers, the communications officer will support the positioning the IFRC as a key humanitarian leader and actor.She/he will profile the achievements of National Societies; help build communications capacity of African National Societies and IFRC communications personnel in Africa region, and highlight proposed solutions to humanitarian challenges.
    Responsibilities for the Communications Jobs in Kenya
    Write stories profiling the achievements of National Societies, with a focus on the impact on individual lives:
    Increase the frequency of articles published on the organisational website
    Improve the quality of storytelling: focussing on people-centred stories
    Use evidence-based approach to showcase the impact of the work on National Societies and IFRC
    Collect stories with the help of sub-regional/cluster communications officers
    In collaborations with the regional communications manager, strengthen sub-regional communications networks:
    Update the database of sub-regional communications focal points
    Create mailing lists of sub-regional communications focal points
    Frequently contact and build close relationships with individual communications focal points
    Operationalise the sub-regional communications networks, during emergencies, for newsgathering
    Support the capacity building efforts, through training programmes and, especially, ongoing coaching on how to improve the quality of storytelling
    Support emergency communication and work on the implementation of the emergency communication rapid deployment mechanism:
    Update the existing roster
    Update the existing mapping of qualifications and competencies existing in African National Societies in regards to communications
    Update roster of photographers/videographers in each sub-region
    Write stories and interviews during emergencies
    Provide basic audio-visual material
    Draft communication packs with key material (facts and figures, key messages, press releases etc)
    Liaise with Africa regional DREF officer(s) and regional communications manager to identify DREFs to provide visibility to; follow up with affected National Society for visibility materials
    Manage content for the Africa region webpage
    Publish at least two to four articles per week
    Proofread and edit stories from the sub-regional communications focal points
    Manage content for the Africa region Twitter handle:
    Propose Twitter posts to the communications manager daily, focussing on the inclusion of good quality videos, photos, graphics and short videos
    Manage the audio-visual database
    Upload good quality visuals onto our database, following stipulated technical requirements
    Repurpose existing materials for the purposes of production of promotional tools
    Compile quarterly Africa region newsletter, Africa Reportage
    In collaboration with Africa region communications manager, and sub-regional communications focal points, identify editorial plan for each issue
    Follow up with sub-regional communications focal points to ensure adherence to deadlines
    Work with outsourced designer to layout each issue
    Develop the newsletter into a web-based format, inclusive of link
    External relations: establish relationship with external consultants, freelancers, journalists, interns and graphic designer to complement in-house capabilities:
    Maintain and update the media directory
    Stay in touch with relevant regional media house
    Pitch stories and secure interviews from key media outlets
    Maintain a database of photographers
    Media monitoring
    Monitor news and provide a news digest on daily basis
    Identify any issues that affect the organisation’s reputation
    Qualifications for the Communications Officer Jobs in Kenya
    Minimum five years’ experience in communications, advocacy and/or media relations, or journalism
    Minimum five years’ experience working in the international humanitarian or development sector or a related field in a developing country
    Previous working experience at the IFRC or a National Society, with experience of having worked in the field during an emergency and/or to profile development programming
    Broad understanding of Red Cross Red Crescent policies and activities
    Strong knowledge of current affairs as they relate to humanitarian developments in Africa
    Strong relationship management skills including ability to rapidly build and extend professional networks
    Proven track record of planning and managing integrated communications programmes including digital communications and production
    Fluently spoken and written English
    Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic)
    Competencies and valuesAccountability-Commitment to the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and its values;
    Diversity-Cultural sensitivity and appreciation of diversity; Integrity-High standard of integrity and personal conduct;
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  • Information Management Delegate

    Information Management Delegate

    Job Purpose
    To coordinate the establishment of the Africa Regional data- and information management hub and ensures people can access quality information they need, when they need it, in a usable, helpful format. The regional data hub links to the IFRC GO network.
    The information management delegate is the focal person for the development of Information management network, systems and tools for the Africa region.
    This position will be based in Nairobi within the IFRC Country Office, but working closely with the disaster management departments of the national societies in the region, as well as global information management
    Information Management Job Duties and Responsibilities
    National society engagement
    Collaborate with relevant departments within Africa Region including National societies and other external agencies to define required data sets, agree on data sharing, define data gaps and agree on a collaborative effort to obtain missing data.
    Build and maintain relationships with RCRC information management experts in the IFRC GO network and IFRC SIMS network in order to gain access to relevant sources of data and data / information services
    Information and data services
    Support implementation of the Africa Operation Room.
    Ongoing identification of data/analysis/information needs to support operations in humanitarian programs and response in the region;
    Establish regional data collection and processing systems:
    Once data/information needs have been established, identify potential sources of data and develop a plan for obtaining it.
    Support to assessments, including evaluating assessment templates to ensure they allow for the collation of data across and within sectors
    Support setting up mobile data collection and support national societies in this
    Collect, collate, analyze and disseminate information regarding the plans and actual service delivery of other major actors involved in the response.
    Coordinate the development and improvement of information management systems, tools and procedures of the region
    Data visualisation and analysis
    Use data collected to provide initial analysis to support operations and humanitarian decision making;
    Prepare or support preparation of reports by providing data analysis, maps and dashboards
    Improve data literacy
    Build data literacy at the level of decision making and operations
    Provide technical advice to National Societies in order to improve their capacity on data collection, analysis and data driven decision making
    Coordination
    Be the Information Management technical focal point for the IFRC Africa Regional Office
    Participate in regional inter-agency information management working groups. Share data and avoid duplication in data collection efforts.
    Qualifications for the Information Management
    Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Management or a similar field.
    At least change to 3 years of experience in the development and use of GIS, database systems, data visualization and other information management tools and mechanisms
    Experience/knowledge of mobile data collection tools, such as ODK
    Red Cross Red Crescent work experience.
    Knowledge, Skills and Languages
    Strong analytical and writing skills.
    Self-supporting in digital and software (Excel, GIS software, internet, email).
    Fluently spoken and written English
    Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic)
    Competencies and Values
    National Society Relations
    Diversity
    Teamwork
    Communication
    Professional ism
    Innovation
    Accountability

  • Planning and Programming Coordinator

    Planning and Programming Coordinator

    Job Purpose
    Primarily, the purpose of this position is to lead and coordinate the PMER unit to meet IFRC’s obligations in planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting. The Coordinator also provides support mainly to IFRC project managers in the context of development programmes such as Health, WatSan, DRR and PRD.
    Planning & Programming Coordinator Job Duties and Responsibilities
    Lead/coordinate the EAIOI Office PMER unit. Lead internal EAIOI planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting processes.
    Ensure that all reports (appeal based reports, development operational reports and pledge based reports), emergency appeal and DREF plans of actions, and development operational plans are prepared to quality standards, and are submitted in a timely way to meet all deadlines.
    Conduct PMER capacity assessments of the targeted National Societies and the development of PMER action plans. This includes analysing different PMER cultures of other Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement actors cooperating with the National Societies.
    Support the development of M&E systems in the targeted National Societies with standard procedures and processes to ensure credible, reliable, timely and costeffective monitoring data to inform ongoing management decisions, strategic planning and uphold accountability.
    Coordination and oversight of evaluations. This can include ToR, preparation for, and the management of, programme surveys (e.g. baselines), realtime evaluations (RTEs), midterm and endofproject evaluations, and special studies as technical assistance needs arise.
    Lead the adaption of specific planning, assessment, monitoring, evaluation and reporting tools for targeted National Societies to ensure consistent and quality data collection, coherent with and reinforcing existing guidelines for PMER.
    Provide technical guidance to programme staff at targeted National Societies, as well as IFRC staff in those countries, in incorporating appropriate M&E systems into programmes based on needs, requirements, resources and capacities, including:
    Adequate needs assessment to inform relevant programming the use of programme logframes according to existing guidelines,
     The development of SMART indicators that are supported by clear and concise indicator guidelines that define the indicators, data sources, data collection methods, frequency and audience.
     Prepare and train staff, primary stakeholders and implementing partners, as necessary, on project/programme design, monitoring and evaluation concepts, skills and tools.
    Support the East Africa PMER forum and sharing and learning among East Africa and Indian
    Ocean Islands National Societies. Strategic Direction and Guidance:
    Lead in the process of ensuring the East Africa Country Cluster Office’s relevance within the Movement, by way of ensuring discussions on improvement.
    Ensure programme activities are in line with strategy 2020 and respond to needs of National Societies and communities.
    Guide the strategic development of new projects and interventions in specific sectors and ensure that results contribute to overall goals of the programme and National Society strategic plans.
    Liaise with key coordinators in the Africa Regional Office and in the IFRC Secretariat in Geneva to ensure coherence and compatibility with Africa region and IFRC Secretariat in Geneva strategy and plans in line with strategy 2020. Capacity Building:
    Ensure that National Societies have improved PMER practice according to their individual PMER status (i.e. baseline/ PMER capacity assessment).Ensure that National Societies have increased skills in developing PMER approaches and plans that are appropriate to their context.
    Ensure that National Societies have increased confidence and knowledge of methodologies to undertake both qualitative and quantitative monitoring and evaluation.
    Ensure that National Societies are better able to undertake reflective and participatory reviews and assessments that allow for voices of beneficiaries and other stakeholders to be heard.
    Ensure that National Societies are better able to analyse and utilize the findings from their PM&E frameworks to improve programming. Performance Accountability and Fundraising:
    Supervise performance and accountability work to ensure programmes can demonstrate results and base future plans on evidence of positive outcomes at community level.
    Supervise key capacity building staff to strengthen capacity at all levels in selected National Societies according to programme objectives.
    Take responsibility for monitoring of programme and ensure timely reporting to donors. External Relations and Coordination:
    Maintain regular information flow to partners and stakeholders.
    Support the advocacy and communications team to produce a cluster advocacy and communication strategy and tools for implementation, using a range of materials (using a range of media) to communicate key messages from the programmes.
    Participate in relevant regional coordination fora to ensure sharing of best practice within the wider humanitarian community.
    Education for Planning & Programming Coordinator Job
    Relevant university degree or extensive professional experience in related field
    Experience
    Knowledge, skills and languages
    Competencies and values
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  • Head of Unit – Partnerships and Resource Development

    Head of Unit – Partnerships and Resource Development

    Job Purpose
    Reporting to Deputy Regional Director, the Partnerships and Resource Development Head of Unit, (PRD HoU), supports the implementation of the IFRC Africa Road Map 2017 – 2020, the Federation Wide Resource Mobilization Strategy and the country, cluster and regional plans to raise funds, mobilize support for National Societies and build the capacity to fundraise among African National Societies. He/She is a member of the Africa Region management team, working within agreed strategic priorities, fully involved in the region’s long term and annual planning/budgeting process, and, in the case of disasters, is a member of any task forces convened by the region office.
    He/She identifies, develops and coordinates resource mobilization opportunities for National Societies (NS) and IFRC secretariat programmes, ensuring a Federation-wide RM approach in mobilizing funds for long term programmes of National Societies, as well as for disasters. He/she works to increase the funding coverage for all programs and proposes fundraising targets for operations and offices. The PRD HoU works closely with various functions of regional office to ensure appropriate strategy and tactics in the identification, cultivation and approach to fundraising leads.
    The PRD HoU will ensure relevant support, tracking and analysis and advise in the development and implementation of annual funding plans and outreach, maintain existing relationship with Red Cross Red Crescent Movement partners and build new partnerships with multilateral institutions and the private sector. Given current funding challenges and a diminishing market from partner NS, the HoU will provide systematic analysis and propose solutions to donor retention.
    Job Duties & Responsibilities
    Partnerships and Relations Management – Works with other units in the Africa Region office, IFRC cluster and country offices, and with National Societies and the Geneva Secretariat, to monitor publications, RFP announcements, cross-reference opportunities with identified fundraising leads, lead outreach to, analysis of, and relationship building with current and prospective partners, including but not limited to:

    Partner National Societies (multilateral and bilateral)
    Governments (always in cooperation with respective partner National Societies).
    Government agencies, such as the European Union, US Government, DFID, etc.
    Multilateral organizations, including Global Fund, Green Climate Fund, GAVI.
    Development Banks, including the African Development Bank, Islamic Development Bank, World Bank, etc.
    African Institutions including African Union and its regional economic commissions, IGAD, etc.
    Private sector
    Foundations – locally oriented and internationally oriented
    Knowledge management and strategy development
    Proactively identify, research and propose strategies and tactics for partnership development and fundraising.
    Stay current and inform colleagues and African NS on innovative finance strategies and trends in resource mobilization.
    Contribute to, leverage and expand the use of the secretariat’s Customer Relations System (CRM) and other information management and data tools to perform market research and analysis of donor trends
    Contribute to performance management and business intelligence by monitoring leads, proposals, contacts, wins and losses among proposals, and most importantly, to identify unit-specific key performance indicators.
    Assess and disseminate information and analysis of country, cluster and regional plan progress and advise corrective action.
    Work closely with Operations and Communications to provide analysis and strategic advice about the timing, messaging and targeting of outreach for fundraising purposes on emergency appeals and long-term development programs.
    Contribute and lead as needed the design outreach/publicity material geared towards partners and donors.
    Work with units in the Africa Region office as well as cluster and country offices to develop funding plans for all IFRC emergency appeals and long-term plans,
    Establish tracking sheets to track all incoming funding, including in-kind and bilateral support to appeals and programs.
    Maintain an overview of the funding situation of all current annual plans and emergency appeals in Africa Region, continuously identifying gaps in funding and funding priorities.
    Cultivate and secure opportunities with donors; work closely with technical and office leads to develop full proposals and draft concept notes.

    Job Duties & Responsibilities

    Capacity building of National Societies in resource mobilization:
    Provides support, expertise and tools to African National Societies in developing their capacities in domestic fundraising, so that each National Society can maximise its funding opportunities, through different funding streams, including government, multilateral and private funding (individual giving, including high net worth individuals, corporate and foundations).
    Facilitate knowledge sharing of RM expertise amongst African National Societies, including experience of good practice in partnership and relationship management, linking National Society to establish an Africa region fundraising network and to facilitate links with other region fundraising networks.
    Coordinate training and the provision of expertise and tools to country and cluster offices as well as National Societies in the region, to enable them to develop fundraising strategies and domestic fundraising programs in particular.
    Resource mobilization for emergency appeals and operational plans
    Take the lead in coordination of fundraising and resource mobilization activities for the region and support of country and cluster offices, including tracking for all pledges of funding, and taking part in task forces when convened
    Work with the PRD team in coordination of resource mobilization including partner/donor outreach, ensuing regular sharing of information with partners, and ensuring that funding information is kept up to date on CRM.
    Promote domestic fundraising of emergency appeals through aggressive marketing and dissemination, advice and support to NS and country and cluster offices
    Perform donor outreach and technical support to country and cluster offices
    Ensure dissemination of marketing materials, good quality proposals and grants management.
    Management and Coordination – He/She technically supervises all Africa region RM officers, to ensure that various donor stewardship activities are undertaken in a timely way, including the following activity.
    Pledge management, including efficient processing of all pledges for Africa appeals/plans according to established guidelines.
    Grant management, including guidance and support to all offices what receive grants
    Manage staff/delegates as required, ensuring compliance with all policy, procedure and expectations, providing quality assurance and accountability.
    Serve as the IFRC’s representative and focal point in donor outreach, working closely with communications and regional leadership team.

    Duties applicable to all staff

    Actively work towards the achievement of the IFRC Secretariat’s goals
    Abide by and work in accordance with the Fundamental principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
    Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager

    Education

    University degree in relevant discipline (ex. g. International Relations, Humanitarian Affairs, Business Administration, Economics, Finance) (Required)
    Relevant professional training courses (Red Cross/Red Crescent related, humanitarian and development sector, management) (Preferred)

    Experience
    Required:

    At least 10 years working experience out if which 3 years relevant experience in managing relations with donors and partners
    Knowledge of Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
    Experience of development and implementation of funding plans
    Experience writing concept notes and winning proposals to multilateral and/or government donors.
    Experience identifying and cultivating funding leads
    Experience representing an organization and pitching programs and proposals
    Experience managing and or using donor-related data to develop a fundraising strategy
    Experience asking for funds for humanitarian and development programs
    Experience performing market analysis for fundraising

    Preferred:

    Experience working with innovative finance or social enterprises
    Experience working with development banks
    Experience designing, leading or participating in domestic fundraising programs, including event-based fundraising, individual giving, approaches to high-net-worth individuals.
    Work experience with development banks, other international organizations, large NGOs and/or governmental development agencies
    Experience of working in Africa region
    Knowledge, Skills and Languages

    Required:

    Knowledge of development banks and multilateral donors
    Knowledge of and skills in tracking open calls for proposals from key donor institutions
    Expertise in marketing and sales strategies
    Expertise in developing concept notes and proposal writing
    Strong knowledge of information sharing tools
    Excellent English language writer
    Strong knowledge of reporting systems and guidelines
    Highly organised, with ability to work a strong team player
    Excellent communication skills
    Excellent networking and relationship building skills
    Strong budgeting and finance management skills
    Demonstrated skills in analytical and strategic thinking
    Strong writing and editing skills in English
    Fluent spoken and written English

    Preferred:

    Knowledge of individual giving programs
    Knowledge of domestic fundraising markets in Africa
    Knowledge and skills in using client relations management software
    Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic)