Jobs Kenya

Job Field: Sector in NGO/Non-Profit

  • Accounting Officer Gender & GBV Officer Drought protection needs assessment in Lamu County Prequalification of Vendors Consultant

    Accounting Officer Gender & GBV Officer Drought protection needs assessment in Lamu County Prequalification of Vendors Consultant

    DEPARTMENT:      FINANCE AND OPERATIONS

    DIVISION:                FINANCE

    SUPERVISOR:         FINANCE DIRECTOR

    GRADE:                    6

    POSITION SUMMARY:

    The accounting officer will provide accounting and financial services necessary for the continued operations of the organization and will take care of all the important accounting functions of the organization ensuring that transactions are correctly captured in the most efficient manner and that day-to-day accounting is effectively and efficiently carried out to support the various programs.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    Accounting review of procurement documentation before payment is initiated.
    Initiation of payment(s) onto the online banking platforms.
    Making entries of cash/cheque/bank transfer payments into the NetSuite Accounting System
    Prepare monthly, quarterly and mid- year donor financial reports for submission to the Country Director and HIAS Headquarters ensuring that back up of supporting documents are in accordance with HRTK and donor accounting procedures;
    Prepare and facilitate donor verification/desk review exercises assisting in review of financial reports backups and vouching of supporting documents;
    Assist in the preparation and coordination for audit of books of accounts by internal and external auditors;
    Participate in budget preparation exercises.
    Assist in preparing and monitoring donor monthly burn rates reports for various programs to ensure that the budget lines are not exceeded or under spent.
    Prepare bank and petty cash reconciliations on a monthly basis
    Prepare other balance sheet item reconciliations on monthly basis, such as accrued expenses, advance accounting, etc
    Maintain account payable and receivable account on monthly basis
    Carry out training staff on expected accounting documents
    Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and budgetary control reports for donors.
    Assist in development of various accountability vouchers for use in the finance office

    Perform other related duties as assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

    Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
    Must be a CPA(K) Finalist
    Minimum of 3 years’ of working experience
    Working knowledge of and experience in the NetSuite Accounting System.
    Excellent analytical skills and attention to details
    Solid organizational skills as well as the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure.
    Knowledge in Accountability to Affected Populations 
    Knowledge in Prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse.

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  • Program Innovation Officer

    Program Innovation Officer

    Key Responsibilities:

    Community Innovation project assistance

    Country and partner coordination

    Work with countries to develop ideas, engage with communities and develop pilots to be implemented at the community level.
    Work with RIL to support the development of the innovation process that will be used, organizing workshops with relevant stakeholders to build out an innovation model that is relevant at community level.

    Community Innovation project implementation

    Work with country offices, communities and partners to develop a framework for supporting community-level innovation in conflict and climate impacted situations.
    Support locally-led innovations to tackle challenges, guiding the process to develop sustainable outcomes for communities

    Design and implementation of pilots:

    Build a strong learning approach to pilot implementation, disseminating information for further learning.
    Support country teams to develop new ideas and approaches to working, helping with the innovation journey that may be new.

    PIBE portfolio support

    Work with country teams to develop new innovative ideas to pilot, supporting the development of ideas into concept notes and proposals for funding.
    Support country teams during the implementation of pilots, offering technical guidance as well as general pilot implementation.
    Explore new areas for humanitarian programming that could be relevant for DRCs areas of work, engaging with new partners for idea development.
    Explore external funding streams relevant for pilots, including the development of pilots into full projects and the integration of new ideas into DRCs core areas of working.

    About you

    In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

    Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
    Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
    Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
    Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
    Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

    Qualifications and Experience

    Bachelors degree in  Development Studies or related degree.
    At least 2 years track record working on innovation projects in displacement contexts or other similar contexts working with marginalized populations, with ideally some experience in engaging with the private sector and the non-profit or social enterprise sector. You should also have:
    Experience in implementing small pilots end to end, from design to implementation to results development and close out
    Experience in working with communities in humanitarian settings, particularly in climate and conflict settings
    Understanding and experience in climate adaptation programming
     Experience working with private sector partnership and work with social entrepreneurship and multi-stakeholder partnerships
    Understanding of refugee / host community contexts, including socio-economic challenges and opportunities and the role NGOs and private sector can play in addressing challenges and realizing opportunities

    Some engagement with external actors and an understanding of the donor landscape

    Fluency in English
    Strong communication skills
    High integrity and willingness to conduct her/himself transparently and open to scrutiny

    Ideally, you also have

    Ability to communicate technical information in an easy to understand, informative and collaborative manner
    Good knowledge of the Core Humanitarian Standards or other accountability measures/standards

    Apply via :

    candidate.hr-manager.net

  • Chief of Party

    Chief of Party

    The COP will;

    Act as the primary point of contact with USAID/KEA with regards to day-to-day implementation and management matters relating to the award.
    Have overall responsibility for the successful implementation of the award and provide technical and managerial leadership to the implementation team and subrecipient(s). Specifically, the COP should demonstrate familiarity with the educational approach used in U.S. community colleges and will oversee the adaptation of this model to allow Kenyan TVETs to provide quality training opportunities that respond to employer demand.
    Facilitate communication and close coordination with all stakeholders of the project In order to allow for proper implementation and quick adaptive management, the COP must have the ability to speak for and bind the Recipient.
    Priority will be given to a host country national (Kenyan) with a deep understanding of local context and sustainability, project management experience, and ability to provide capacity building to the project team.

    Desired qualifications at minimum;

    A Masters degree in the field of management, international development, higher education/TVET, or a related technical field from an accredited institution;
    At least seven (7) years’ relevant technical experience including progressively increasing responsibility leading programs focused on youth development, workforce development, higher education, technical and vocational training, or other similar experience relevant to the programmatic focus of USAID Employment Pathways for Youth; at least five (5) of the seven (7) years must be in Kenya;
    Prior experience in working with local partners and/or subrecipients, field staff, youth groups, community development; this should include oversight of local capacity development efforts including working with partners to ensure adherence to all sub-award requirements;
    Prior experience working with senior government officials, donor partners, international organization partners, and private sector partners in assessing challenges, creating and implementing solutions, and achieving measurable results in development projects;
    Demonstrated capacity to effectively lead, mentor, and motivate inclusive multicultural teams in dynamic environments as well as the ability to work in teams and foster partnerships; specific examples of the COP’s experience in forming, leading, or participating in relevant partnerships must be well documented; and
    Ability to write, communicate, and present fluently in English.

    Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send their application letters, detailed recent resumes and three professional references by email to recruit@capyei.org by August 1 2023. Candidates are required to indicate the position title “Chief of Party/COP” on the subject line of the email when applying.Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.Recruitment is contingent upon the successful award of the project.

    Apply via :

    recruit@capyei.org

  • Emergency WASH Advisor, STC

    Emergency WASH Advisor, STC

    Responsibilities

    Ensure that country offices and CI members receive technical assistance in the emergency WASH sector in order that CARE interventions meet established quality criteria. Deploy as necessary to provide technical assistance in country.
    Capacity building of CARE Country Offices on emergency WASH.
    Support to emergency WASH team knowledge management priorities on areas including environment, disaster risk reduction and WASH nexus.
    Proactive and regular liaison with other sectoral teams (shelter, food security and sexual and reproductive health) to ensure integrated humanitarian response.

    Qualifications

    At least five years cumulative experience in emergency response / humanitarian aid, with exposure to preparedness, response and Disaster Risk Reduction as well as academic qualifications, preferably to Masters level, in a relevant field (development studies, public health engineering, public health, gender studies, community development etc.).
    Demonstrated ability to design and manage appropriate emergency WASH programs, with specialist skills in hygiene promotion, public health engineering, or WASH coordination, or (ideally) a combination of these.
    Proven experience of, and a passion for, gender in emergencies especially gender mainstreaming including WASH assessment, implementation of specific gender equality WASH programming, monitoring and evaluation, and an understanding of gender-based violence in the context of WASH emergencies.
    Understanding of research, innovation and learning methodologies in the emergency WASH sector, and a proven track record of supporting the planning, implementation, evaluation, documentation and presentation of field-based applied WASH research.
    Excellent representation and negotiation skills with stakeholders including donors, the WASH Cluster, the UN and other INGOs.
    Demonstrated high level of communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to create and foster collaborative and productive relationships with internal clients and external organizations. Highly desirable language skills: English fluency and preferably a second relevant language (e.g. French, Spanish or Arabic).
    Proven leadership ability and personal attributes of a high order including, strong initiative and drive and, a record of innovation and achievement, and influencing skills.
    Demonstrated ability to respond effectively to challenges, with the ability to work independently in a geographically dispersed team as well as to work effectively in a small, di verse and busy team environment, occasionally in difficult circumstances with poor living conditions.
    Remote to CARE USA hub countries.

    Apply via :

    phg.tbe.taleo.net

  • Regional Peace and Advocacy Coordinator

    Regional Peace and Advocacy Coordinator

    Reports to: East Africa & Sahel Area Directors

    Direct reports: None

    Job Summary: Regional Peace & Advocacy Coordinator will be responsible for supporting peace and reconciliation initiatives in the East Africa and Sahel (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Chad & Burkina Faso). The Coordinator will support country offices and partners as they create, implement and monitor innovative projects which contribute toward peace and justice efforts in their contexts. This role requires exceptional communication, program design and training skills as well as a deep understanding of the social and cultural dynamics within East Africa & the Sahel.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Innovation, Research & Strategy: 50%

    Develop peace policies and practices at a regional level, working alongside the peacebuilding coordinator in MCC’s Planning Learning, and Disaster Response department (PLDR), country offices, and ADs to develop and implement strategies to promote peace, reconciliation, and conflict resolution within the region, with a focus on community-level reconciliation, inter-tribal, inter-religious, and inter-ethnic peace work, and peace education.
    Work closely with country reps, country program peacebuilding coordinators, PLDR’s peacebuilding coordinator, and other peace practioners to identify new techniques of conflict mitigation, with a focus on and addressing peace and justice issues related to climate change. Identify indigenous resources, local talents, skills, and knowledge for peacebuilding.
    in coordinator with the PLDR peacebuilding coordinator, evaluate existing peace entities such as Peacebuilding Strategic Goals Operationalizing (PSGO) and Mennonite African Peacebuilding Network (MAPN) to determine effectiveness and identify next steps. Consider ways to build peace programming into more existing projects, and explore multi-sector/integrated peacebuilding programming.
    Support MCC’s African peace institutes: work alongside our partner organizations, African Peace Institute, Great Lakes Institute, Great Lakes Peace Initiative: providing resourcing as requested, and attending the various institutes, as needed.

    Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation & Capacity-Building: 25%

    In coordination with the PLDR peacebuilding coordinator, resource the East Africa and Sahel country offices by conducting training sessions, workshops, and seminars on conflict resolution, nonviolent communication, and peace-building techniques for partners and MCC staff both in-person and virtually.
    Meet regularly with the Planning, Learning, Disaster Response Department (PLDR) Peacebuilding Coordinator to develop a common strategy and approach for resourcing MCC program and partners on project development.
    Work together with the Peacebuilding Coordinator to create trainings in the region, guided by MCC’s program-wide system of project planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. Support partners and MCC staff to identify key peace and justice issues in their context and design tailored peace-building projects. Collaborate with country teams to plan and conduct research and evaluations to assess the effectiveness and impact of their peace programming. Collate findings from country programs to identify regional trends. Present findings to MCC staff and partners as requested. 
    Support country programs to identify and mitigate safeguarding risks in peacebuilding programming, and implement cultural and age appropriate complaints mechanism.
    Maintain a strong collaboration with MCC offices in the US and Canada, including those in PLDR to ensure complementarity and supporting MCC-wide efforts around peacebuilding best practices.

    Networking, Partnerships and Advocacy: 25%

    Establish and maintain strong relationships with local, regional, and international peace-building organizations, fostering partnerships to leverage resources and enhance the impact of peace initiatives.
    Serve as a connector between country-level project coordinators, working on peace, to share best practices and learnings. Work closely with country reps and peace coordinators to serve as a resource for learning tours from North America and other parts of the world.
    Collaborate with MCC offices in the US and CA, including invitations to be part of networks, working groups, etc.
    Raise awareness about peace-building initiatives and advocate for policies that support peaceful coexistence and conflict resolution. Engage with government agencies, NGOs, and MCC advocacy offices in DC, Ottawa and at the UN.

    Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree in peace and conflict studies, international relations, sociology, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
    Proven experience of 3 to 5 years in peace-building, conflict resolution, or related fields, preferably in a multicultural setting.
    Demonstrated experience with PMER for peacebuilding. Highly comfortable working with logical frameworks, tools and strategies for assessing peacebuilding impact, and communicating about PMER nontechnically with a diversity of stakeholders.
    Strong knowledge of conflict dynamics and peace-building principles and practices, including nonviolent communication techniques.
    Ability to travel throughout the region: usually a 10-day trip five times in the year.  
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including community members, government officials, NGOs, and international organizations.
    Strong organizational and project management abilities, with the capacity to plan, implement, and evaluate peace-building programs.
    Proficiency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of French is highly desired.
    Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
    Legally able to work in Nairobi, Kenya and ability to work from home as there is no regional in-person office.
    Demonstrated commitment to promoting peace, social justice, and human rights.

    Note: This job description is a general outline of the key responsibilities and qualifications required for the role of East Africa & Sahel Regional Peace & Advocacy Coordinator. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change based on the specific needs of the organization or project.

     

    Would you like to join us?

    Interested candidates should submit their CVs and academic records with a cover letter explaining why they are interested in the position, highlighting the personal attributes which make them suited for this role.

    Applications should be submitted to easregionrecruitment@mcc.org  and fill this form  by July 28st, 2023, indicating Regional Peace & Advocacy Coordinator in the subject of the email.  

    Please note that only applications submitted to this email address will be considered.

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: easregionrecruitment@mcc.org using the position as subject of email.

    Apply via :

    easregionrecruitment@mcc.org

  • Training Manager

    Training Manager

    JOB SUMMARY – PURPOSE

    We are looking for an experienced Training Manager to join our team, to coordinate our training delivery and our team of trainers! The Training Manager is responsible for identifying and assessing training needs, creating tailored training plans, and implementing various training methods to enhance employees’ and participants’ capacity, skills, and performance. They monitor training program effectiveness, identify gaps, recommend and implement suitable solutions while keeping abreast with current training trends. She/he also supports standardization of BOMA’s program for replication and scale-up via partners.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    Development of Training Materials/Manuals/Visual Aids

    Continuous review and providing recommendation for updating of training content, manuals, materials, creation of new materials (including manuals, handbooks and guidelines), to keep in step with changes and developments both within the organization and the operating environment.
    Research, pilot and implement creative/effective training and mentorship methodologies.
    Lead the design of appropriate training content/materials for semi and illiterate participants/audience.
    Maintain a resource base of training materials and ensure adequate documentation and records.
    Maintain an inventory of various versions of training materials and record books at the field level through the Training Team and Program teams such as Field officers/Graduation advisor.
    Ensure all training materials including record books are appropriately branded as per BOMA guidelines and to the specification of each donor or implementation partner.
    Evaluate and collect feedback from participants through Mentors and FOs to improve training materials/content and experiences.

    Coordination and Facilitation of BOMA Staff Training and Capacity Development

    Carry out capacity gap analysis, create suitable training plans, and deploy effective training programs to improve employees’ skills, productivity, and quality of work.
    Develop and oversee the annual training calendar for BOMA program/field staff including the cluster Annual Learning Conventions and TOTs
    Fostering a culture of continuous learning and development throughout BOMA and developing strategic TOT personnel across the counties/countries BOMA works in
    Identifying and working with the people department and relevant consultants to deliver diverse training to BOMA staff as part of professional development.
    Support and guide new staff onboarding process including detailed REAP Model and Performance Insights (PI) training.
    Identify and research on appropriate and effective training methodologies that can be utilized by the program teams to deliver engaging/participatory training sessions.
    Support the implementation of various REAP adaptations through research and development of various training content/methodologies.
    Collaborate with other departments to develop an overall training strategy and develop plans for implementation.

    External Training on BOMA REAP model (Technical Assistance)

    Lead the process of developing a training program, with associated training materials, for delivery of REAP model to participants through partner organizations.
    Support standardization of REAP model and its various adaptations for replication and adaptation by partner organization/government.
    Participate in business development and contribute to the training strategy of prospective partnerships, concept notes or proposals.

    Quality Assurance, Monitoring and Learning

    Maintain quality standards for training delivery as per the BOMA guidelines.
    Carry out training evaluations, data collection and analysis on the training effectiveness. Gather feedback from trainees and instructors for continuous improvement.
    Ensure timely reporting on training activities and incorporation of experiences and lessons learnt to enhance training delivery.
    Report matters that need respective attention/information/action of the supervisor in a timely manner.
    Support documentation and dissemination of appropriate case studies, experiences, best practices and lessons.
    Participate in sharing of learning and experience with the team, across the organization and with like-minded/peer organizations.
     

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
    Level of Education/Academic Qualification

    Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences, International Development, Business Management/Administration, or relevant field. Master’s degree in same fields is an added advantage.

    Specialized Training/Professional Qualifications

    Professional qualification/certification in TOT delivery, experience in curricula development, training, and effective facilitation preferred.

    Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required

    Strong communication and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to develop and deliver training materials/content.
    Ability to lead a full training cycle.
    Demonstrated skills and experience in training across multiple levels of an organization and in a multicultural context.
    Knowledge of various training/teaching methods and strategies
    Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, team orientation, public relations skills and demonstrated networking skills.
    Excellent written and spoken English.
    Strong information technology orientation and high-level knowledge and practice with Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and design and publishing software.
    Excellent organizational and decision-making skills, with ability to determine priorities, work with minimal supervision, under pressure, and a flexible and respectful team player.
    Results oriented, with the ability to identify problems, design interventions and oversee their implementation.
    Creative thinker with proven examples of using inventive local materials and/or limited resources to design and deliver effective trainings and/or behavior change activities.
    Willing and able to travel frequently and extensively in Kenya and the Region.

    Relevant Work Experience

    Over 5 years of training experience in the NGO or private sector preferably in Kenya or East Africa with rural field experience. Having an International NGO working experience is an added advantage.
    At least three years working in the Micro and SMEs business development or poverty graduation/eradication sector.
    At least three years’ experience as a program/project implementation personnel in an institutional setting.
    Experience in supervising a team and working with remote teams in a fast-paced environment.

    Apply via :

    boma.careers.flair.hr

  • Humanitarian Manager – Operations

    Humanitarian Manager – Operations

    Management, Strategy and Coordination

    Provide management and coordination support on strategy, decision making and resource allocation to the Head of Humanitairan Programmes and the Humanitarian Manager – Technical
    Deliver on strategic operational objectives in line with the Trócaire Humanitarian Strategy and Humanitarian Team Annual Plan
    Coordinate closely with country teams and Heads of Portfolio on strategic humanitarian operational issues in the development of humanitarian strategies and the implementation of humanitarian programmes.
    Ensure the effective planning, management, identification and utilisation of operational resources, ensuring that humanitarian programmes are well supported and managed, meet minimum quality standards and are delivered in a timely and accountable manner.
    Ensure senior-level decision makers are provided with strategic and relevant information and knowledge to facilitate timely and accountable decision-making in relation to operational dimensions of humanitarian programmes.
    Facilitate and participate in Trócaire’s Major Emergency Response Mechanism (MERMaid), in order to guide strategy and define and lead Trócaire’s operational response to new large scale emergencies.
    Provide operational management support to responses to large-scale, sudden-onset emergencies, including potential deployments
    Provide backstopping for the HHP as required and deputise for the HPP in his/her absence.

    Operational Management

    Facilitate the operational design, implementation, coordination and funding of Trócaire’s approach to humanitarian programme delivery in line with Trócaire’s strategic plan, commitment to justice, dignity and partnership, and aligned to internationally recognised humanitarian principles and standards for quality and accountability
    Ensure efficient and accountable internal systems, processes, and procedures are in place for the delivery of Trócaire’s humanitarian responses
    Provide strategic and operational guidance and support to country offices and Heads of Portfolio in the design and delivery of humanitarian programmes.
    Ensure countries are supported to deliver high-quality funding proposals (including narrative and financial elements) or where no country office exists lead on development of funding proposals
    Ensure such proposals meet donor requirements and that proposals are in line with humanitarian technical standards
    Develop strategies and initiatives to deepen cross-programmatic relationships in order to further Trócaire’s development of a nexus approach, creating links and aligning strategic approaches to operational areas of work within the Global Programmes Division and in particular with Climate and Environmental Justice programming, such as Disaster Risk Management
    Promote and support the implementation of Emergency Preparedness Planning by country teams and partners
    Ensure Trócaire is positioned to engage effectively with innovative practice in humanitarian programmes through the piloting and testing of innovative approaches e.g. pre-positioned funding, anticipatory action, nature based solutions to humanitarian action
    Deploy (at short notice and for extended periods) to crisis affected areas as required, leading and/or assisting in the design and implementation of Trócaire’s humanitarian programmes or in support of Caritas Internationalis humanitarian responses.

    People Management

    Directly line manage a team of humanitarian advisors, taking responsibility for recruitment, induction, and performance management
    Ensure humanitarian advisors are provided with appropriate direction, support and mentoring to meet their objectives and fulfil their responsibilities
    Facilitate the professional development of humanitarian advisors through the performance management and implementation of personal development plans
    Backfill for humanitarian advisors when they provide surge support to country teams/emergency responses

    Strategic Relationships and Representation

    Coordinate with key external partners in Ireland and overseas, including CI Confederation members, Voice, CALP, ALNAP, START Forewarn to work towards improved operational standards for programme quality and effectiveness in line with sectoral norms and best practice.
    Represent Trócaire in the media, in external networks, forums and meetings, as requested by the HHP.
    Support the development of strategic relationships with key donors including Irish Aid, EU (ECHO), USAID (BHA), START.

    Accountability and Learning

    Assess needs, design and deliver training and training resources on humanitarian technical skills, humanitarian standards e.g. Humanitarian Training Calendar
    Identify, lead or support key learning pieces to inform humanitarian policy and practice and promote country learning and cross-country learning e.g Humanitarian monthly webinar series
    Design, manage or lead on Internal Reviews, Real Time Evaluations or End of Programme Evaluations or After Action reviews where required
    Where specific technical advice is required by country programmes but not available on the HQ Humanitarian Team (e.g. WASH) identify and manage external short term resources to fill this gap

    Trócaire’s Behavioural Competencies

    Leading: Reflecting our values of Participation & Accountability, acts to inspire and lead others to achieve their potential, demonstrating Trócaire’s values with integrity in order to achieve our organisation’s objectives.
    Communicating: Reflecting our value of Participation, being one organisation, communicating clearly and transparently across, teams, units, divisions, locations and other external organisations. Getting our message across with impact.
    Flexibility & Change: Reflecting our values of Participation & Courage, adapts positively to change and to different ways of doing things; manages or takes part in change processes in a way that is appropriate to role in the organisation.
    Collaborating: Reflecting our values of Participation & Solidarity, partnering effectively as One Trócaire organisation and, in solidarity, maintains positive relationships built on trust and respect.
    Delivering Results: Reflecting our values of Accountability & Perseverance, getting a quality job done through effective performance, planning and decision making.
    Stewardship of Resources: Reflecting our value of Accountability and decision-making around the best use of resources. Using our resources transparently, sustainably, ethically, fairly & with integrity; acknowledging Trócaire’s reputation in the use of resources.
    Continual Improvement & Learning: Reflecting our values of Participation & Courage, constantly looking to learn and develop self, employees, and partners to better fulfil Trócaire’s’ mission.

    Essential Requirements

    Qualifications and experience:

    At least five years’ experience in the planning, design and management of humanitarian response programmes in complex contexts
    At least three years’ experience of leading and managing teams as well as strong team-working skills and competencies
    Experience of responding to humanitarian crises through a partnership approach
    Experience of participation in strategic planning processes and strategic decision-making, particularly in relation to resource allocation
    Experience of facilitating and supporting the development of emergency preparedness and/or contingency plans
    Experience of working in insecure, isolated or hostile environments
    Experience of the application of protection sensitive approaches to programme planning, design and implementation
    Experience of contributing to the development and articulation of humanitarian policy and advocacy initiatives
    Experience of developing and applying management processes and procedures that contribute to improved quality and accountability standards

    Apply via :

    apply.workable.com

  • Community Development Officer

    Community Development Officer

    What is the opportunity?

    The Community Development Officer is based in Kitale, Kenya, and will report to the Community Development Manager in Kitale, Kenya. The general assignment for this position is to become completely versed with Water Mission’s Community Development practices, to be able to implement and support the communities we serve in a variety of settings, and to provide Community Development support for any aspect of the mission where possible. The role will play a key function in inspiring and nurturing the communities we serve to proactively engage the key stakeholders, including but not limited to the Safe Water Committee, government/institutional-led agencies, and others. The goal is to increase awareness of the need to implement sustainable, safe water solutions that positively impacts the global water crisis. 

    A successful Community Officer will:

    Maintain a strong Chris Development tian witness and model servant leadership to colleagues, partners, the communities we serve, and the public. 
    Facilitate community health and hygiene programs. 
    Partner with communities to set up Safe Water Committees.  
    Train Safe Water Committee officials and WASH promoters on their respective roles and responsibilities.  
    Administer accounting and reporting sheets for the communities to use. 
    Monitor and support the Safe Water Committees to ensure that they do what is expected of them for project sustainability. 
    Work closely with the technical teams to ensure all aspects of Community Development are properly addressed in project implementation. 
    Work closely with the Project Manager to prepare professional reports for donors. 
    Develop and maintain good relationships with government officials including, but not limited to, the Ministry of Water, County department of Water, Sub-County Water Officers, and local Government leadership. 
    Plan, participate in, and report on project assessment, community mobilisation, restore survey, commissioning, and follow-ups.  
    Write monthly reports on project progress through write-ups, testimonials, and photography (follow-up, monthly summary, & RWC reports)  
    Maintain documentation for the Safe Water Projects.  
    Any other duty as assigned by the immediate supervisor. 

    What is required?

    A personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ. 
    Alignment with Water Mission’s Statement of Faith and core values of Love, Excellence, and Integrity. 
    Bachelor’s degree required: Degree in Community Development, Project Management, or any relevant Social Science. 
    3+ years of relevant experience. 
    Proficiency in English, Swahili, and any local language. 
    Computer literacy. 
    Effective report writing skills. 
    Good mobilization and capacity building skills of communities. 
    Ability to engage stakeholders i.e., communities, government, and local partners in project-related work. 
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including articulating ideas and feedback constructively. 
    Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team. 
    Ability to travel domestically for up to 2 consecutive weeks. 
    Ability to drive for long hours over rough terrain. 
    Legal authorization to work in Kenya without sponsorship.

    Apply via :

    .bamboohr.com

  • Temporary GBV Officer

    Temporary GBV Officer

    POSITION SUMMARY:

    HIAS seeks to recruit Temporary a GGBV Officer who will support the GBV department in implementing designed strategies on prevention and response to Gender Based Violence amongst refugees in Kenya. HIAS uses a survivor-centered, community-based approach. Our programs consider the voices and needs of survivors and prioritize their leadership in program design and implementation. HIAS works with communities’ systems in order to optimize support for survivors, building partnerships to promote and protect the rights of survivors, women, girls, and LGBTQ-identified individuals.
    The officer will be responsible for contributing to the timely and quality implementation of GBV related activities and GBV case management for the urban refugee community and support in fundraising efforts for the GBV department.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    Implement and monitor Gender Based Violence prevention and response activities/interventions for the urban refugee community.
    Contribute to the establishment of community-based prevention mechanism, risk mitigation strategies and support for the vulnerable persons of concern including survivors of GBV.
    Support the implementation of safe spaces to women and girls build peer support networks to enhance their economic and social assets.
    Contribute to the design of new ways of engaging men in ending violence against refugee women and girls.
    Support Gender-based violence survivors received at HIAS offices and identified in the refugee community through the provision of survivor centered case management services to respond to the needs of clients, provide them information and resources to access services and make appropriate referrals to other service providers if required.
    Conduct timely Follow up on referrals and action plans, and support services provided to GBV survivors, ensuring that the survivors receive the assistance recommended.
    Support qualitative assessments through Focus Groups Discussions/ Tango talks to better understand the risks of GBV and map out service support structure for GBV survivors,
    Engage with the refugees’ community representatives to understand needs and gaps in Gender-based violence programming with a priority focus on the voices and leadership of survivors.
    Participate in capacity building initiatives for staff, partners and other stakeholders to create awareness, ensure quality and comprehensive delivery of project activities.
    Closely work with GBV Associates, community outreach workers to ensure that best practices on GBV are respected and the international standards are met in responding and preventing GBV.
    Plan, attend and facilitate monthly meetings with community leaders, support groups and other stakeholders on GBV Prevention and Response
    Ensure community members are mobilized to participate in anti-GBV activities and awareness campaigns.
    Organize, attend, and/or facilitate workshops and Training of Trainers sessions for community workers, support groups and agency workers.
    Contribute in the development of project proposals, concept notes for the GBV department.
    Participate in research on good programming practices on GBV prevention and response issues.
    Ensure ongoing maintenance/update of GBVIMS (Gender Based Violence Information Management System) and preparation of qualitative reports on GBV Program
    Any other duties that may be assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

    Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Community Development Studies, Social Science and/or other related fields of study
    Minimum of 2 years previous job experience related to GBV response.
    MUST have in-depth knowledge and experience in Refugee Protection
    Demonstrated experience working directly with refugees who are survivors of GBV
    MUST have an in-depth technical expertise on Gender Based Violence related issues, response and prevention and a demonstrated understanding of a survivor-centered approach. .
    MUST have experience with operationalizing GBV principles, knowledge of international humanitarian standards for GBV prevention and response.
    Experience working with GBVIMS preferred (Gender Based Violence Information Management System)
    Experience in grant writing in the humanitarian sector.
    Strong computer skills, in particular Microsoft Office,
    Excellent organizational and time management skills.
    Knowledge in Accountability to Affected Populations
    Knowledge in PSEA

    Apply via :

    hias.hrmdirect.com

  • Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Access/Civil-Military Coordination), P3

    Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Access/Civil-Military Coordination), P3

    Responsibilities
    Within delegated authority, the Humanitarian Affairs Officer/Access/Civil-Military Coordination) will be responsible for the following duties:

    Humanitarian Access:

    Supports in developing and implementing access strategies for contexts in the region, including actor mapping, context analysis and analysis of access dynamics in the region.
    Supports negotiations with relevant stakeholders to establish/maintain humanitarian access (both cross-line and cross-border) and resolve any arising constraints, while working to promote a principled, coordinated approach to access and share best practice with partners to ensure effective humanitarian access strategies across the region and in priority countries.
    Supports the maintenance of up-to-date access and conflict data, including access tracking, reporting and analysis, providing timely analysis and updates to various regional and in country coordination forums and key stakeholders.

    Humanitarian Civil-Military Coordination:

    Establishes the necessary links with military officers in relevant military forces, and personnel in UN agencies and NGOs, to undertake Civil-Military coordination in the region and in priority countries, including with training institutes in the region.
    Serves as focal point for policy related to civil-military coordination in close consultation with the Head of EPR.
    Leads, if applicable, the development of country-specific guidelines on civil-military relations, based on the current “Guidelines on the Use of Military and Civil Defence Assets in Disaster Relief” and “Guidelines on the Use of Military and Civil Defence Assets to Support UN Humanitarian Activities in Complex Emergencies”, as well as the “IASC Reference Paper on Civil-Military Relationship in Complex Emergencies”, the IASC Discussion Paper and
    Non-Binding Guidelines on the “Use of Military or Armed Escorts for Humanitarian Convoys”, applicable Security Council resolutions and other relevant instruments.
    Ensures that the country-specific guidelines, and the generic guidelines mentioned above are properly disseminated and understood by both the humanitarian actors and the military forces present, as well as by local actors, as appropriate. Promote and ensure adherence to the above Guidelines within the entire humanitarian community and advise on potential consequences if these principles are compromised.
    Organises, with relevant and balanced Humanitarian and Military representation,
    Workshops on Civil-Military relations, by advocating adherence to applicable guidelines and principles and focusing on positive examples, contribute to a positive working relationship between relevant international military and IASC members.

    Humanitarian Affairs

    Deploys on humanitarian surge and support missions in Southern and Eastern Africa as requested, including to facilitate: humanitarian access negotiations; Civil-Military Coordination, humanitarian operational coordination (e.g. chairing inter-cluster meetings); humanitarian financing proposals (e.g. CERF applications); implementation of preparedness actions (e.g. contingency plans); development of humanitarian needs overviews and appeals; and humanitarian needs assessments.
    Supports humanitarian coordination in countries in the region as needed, including preparation of relevant agendas, background documentation and minutes.
    Travels, as required, inside Mozambique to provide support to humanitarian operations.
    Monitors, analyzes and reports on humanitarian developments, disaster relief/management or emergency situations in the region, particularly related to access and Civil-Military coordination.
    Organizes and prepares, if requested, papers on humanitarian, emergency relief and related issues, particularly related to access and Civil-Military coordination.
    Organizes follow-up work, including interagency meetings to support policy development work and decision-making on important issues, particularly related to access and Civil-Military coordination.
    Drafts and prepares regular situation papers/reports highlighting relevant operational factors affecting the humanitarian situation and response efforts, particularly related to access and Civil-Military coordination.
    Prepares or contributes to the preparation of various written reports, documents and communications, e.g. drafts sections of studies, background papers, policy guidelines, briefings, case studies, presentations, correspondence, etc., highlighting relevant policy and operational factors affecting access, Civil-Military coordination, the humanitarian situation and response efforts.
    Assists in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of humanitarian appeals for countries in the region, including Humanitarian Needs Overviews (HNO) and Humanitarian Response Plans (HRP).
    Ensures appropriate monitoring and reporting mechanisms; provides information and advice on a range of related issues, particularly related to access and Civil-Military coordination, at regional and country level.
    Reviews and provides advice on policy issues related to humanitarian access, safeguarding humanitarian principles and ensuring the effective delivery of humanitarian assistance, at regional and country level.
    Partners with other humanitarian agencies to plan and evaluate humanitarian and emergency assistance programmes and help ensure that latest findings, lessons learned, policy guidelines, etc. are incorporated into these activities, including gender-related considerations, particularly related to access and Civil-Military coordination.
    Provides substantial support to sector / cluster working groups and facilitates exchange on cross-cutting issues, including gender, protection, accountability to affected people and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse.
    Establishes and maintains contacts with relevant authorities, other UN agencies, non-governmental organizations, diplomatic missions, etc. in support of humanitarian access and Civil-Military coordination at regional and country level.
    Supports advocacy initiatives on issues impacting humanitarian needs and response efforts through the collection of information, liaison with humanitarian partners, government officials, the media, etc. in support of humanitarian access and Civil-Military coordination.
    Undertakes and provides support to technical assistance and other field missions, e.g. leads inter-agency coordinated needs assessment missions and participates in field trips to review the humanitarian situation, response and coordination, etc. especially in support of humanitarian access and Civil-Military coordination.
    Organizes and participates in working groups, meetings, conferences, consultations with other agencies and partners on humanitarian and emergency relief-related matters, especially in support of humanitarian access and Civil-Military coordination.
    Performs other duties as required.

    Competencies
    Professionalism:

    Knowledge of a range of humanitarian assistance, emergency relief and related humanitarian issues, including with respect to humanitarian principles, humanitarian access, Civil-Military coordination and humanitarian coordination. Analytical capacity and in particular the ability to analyze and articulate the humanitarian dimension of issues which require a coordinated UN response. Knowledge of humanitarian needs assessments tools and processes. Capacity to lead inter-agency humanitarian field missions in difficult locations. Ability to build strong networks with humanitarian partners. Knowledge of humanitarian delivery considerations, including ensuring accountability to affected people and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. Ability to identify issues and judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve a wide range of problems. Ability to conduct research, including ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources and assess impact on the humanitarian rights situation in assigned country/area. Ability to work under extreme pressure, on occasion in a highly stressful environment (e.g. civil strife, natural disasters and human misery); ability to provide guidance to new/junior staff. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

    Communication:

    Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

    Planning & Organizing:

    Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

    Education

    Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, social science, international studies, public administration, economics, engineering, earth sciences or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree is required.

    Work Experience

    A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, , or other related area, of which at least three years of relevant experience living and working in countries (actual setting where a mission and/or project is being implemented) in emergency situations is required.
    At least two (2) years in the past five (5) years of field experience (actual setting where a mission or project is being implemented) in aid operations (complex emergency or natural disaster) is required.
    Experience in the regional context (especially Horn of Africa) is desirable.
    Experience in undertaking access negotiations is desirable.
    Experience in civil-military coordination with the UN, or experience in the military forces dealing with major humanitarian operations, is desirable.

    Languages

    French and English are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

    Apply via :

    careers.un.org