Lutheran World Federation / Department for
World Service Kenya / Djibouti Programme is seeking to recruit a Kenyan
national for the following position, to be based in Dadaab Refugee Camp.
Camp Information Officer
Duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to:
1. Project planning, implementation and management
Camp Information Officer
Duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to:
1. Project planning, implementation and management
- Regular
visits to the field to collect data, analyzing the data and disseminating
the information to the community, implementing partners and the donor
Agency
- Participate
in developing tools for data collection and analysis
- He
will identify gaps both within the project and out of the project in
relation to the UNHCR standards and share with the Sector head
- Prepare
an information data bank at camp level and frequent update of the
information database
- He/she
will represent the organization in relevant coordination meetings at camp
level
- Prepare
training manuals for induction of new arrivals on the processes and
conduct during the registration
- Develop
and maintain a client-oriented approach with all relevant stakeholders to
help identify their information requirements of the refugees.
2. Coordination at Camp level
- Share
information, give feed back and share gaps noticed at camp level in the
coordination meetings
- Support
the Camp Field Officer to organize annual events eg World Aids day, World
refugee day,
- Work closely
with implementing partners/community to ensure information is given and
feed back shared.
- Responsible
for supervising refugee staff in accordance with LWF policies, procedures
and guidelines.
- Responsible
for ensuring all LWF staff observe the highest standards of the Code of
Conduct
Qualification & Experience:
- Undergraduate
degree in Communication, information Sciences, Journalism, Media studies
- At
least 2 years of progressive experience in humanitarian program
management, preferably in refugee settings.
- Experience
gained in data management and DTP platforms is an added advantage.
- Strong
representation, negotiation and coordination experience gained from
working with UN organizations, national and international NGOs.
- Working
knowledge and experience of SPHERE and UNHCR standards and security
protocols
- Excellent
computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, use of internet and
email.
- Experience
in training, facilitation and capacity building
Personal Attributes:
- High
level of integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.
- Ability
to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work
place.
- Excellent
communication, organization and presentation skills.
- Able
to work in a team with minimal supervision
- General
knowledge about the political, socio-economic and social situation in the
regions.
LWF/DWS is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries
Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current/former employment.
They should reach the undersigned by close of business on 4th November, 2011
Human Resources Officer, Lutheran World Federation,
P.O Box 48, Dadaab
Or e-mail to hr-dadaab@lwfkenya.org
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
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