The
International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Kenya serves vulnerable populations in
the Turkana and Garissa regions as well as in Eastleigh, Nairobi.
The IRC implements programs in the areas of comprehensive primary health care, nutrition, protection, peace building, water and sanitation and hygiene (WASH), HIV/AIDS prevention, response to gender based violence, disaster risk reduction (DRR), livelihoods and governance.
The IRC launched women’s protection and empowerment programs in Kenya in the
immediate aftermath of the post-election crisis, and has initiated activities
that support women and girls in Nairobi, Turkana Country and the Dadaab refugee
camps through a variety of activities including health and GBV prevention and
response programming.The IRC implements programs in the areas of comprehensive primary health care, nutrition, protection, peace building, water and sanitation and hygiene (WASH), HIV/AIDS prevention, response to gender based violence, disaster risk reduction (DRR), livelihoods and governance.
IRC is currently preparing to support the development of peace networks and platforms for women to be effectively involved in decision making and leadership.
Applications are invited for the following positions:
1. Project Director, Nairobi
Reporting to the Country Director, the Project Director will be responsible for overall project management, supervision, administration, and implementation of project objectives including granting and procurement activities.
Additionally, the Project Director will be the overall lead for the project, ensuring programmatic quality and adherence to best practice throughout project implementation.
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s
Degree or higher in social work (MSW), public health (MPH), humanities,
international affairs, other related field
- Minimum
of five-seven years of professional experience in a leadership role
implementing and overseeing complex programs in a humanitarian or
development context
- Experience
in conflict, leadership, and peace programming at the local and national
level
- Exceptional
gender gender, GBV, leadership, and other sector-specific technical skills
and knowledge
- Experience
working and coordinating with government bodies and local actors in a
complex and changing environment
- Experience
managing US Government-funded projects is highly desired
- Demonstrated
skills and experience in complex program design and monitoring
- Strong
analytical and strategic planning and implementation skills
- Ability
and interest to work with a diverse and multicultural team in a respectful
and culturally appropriate manner
- Fluency
in spoken and written English, Swahili preferred.
2. Capacity Building / Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Nairobi
Reporting to the Program Director, the Capacity Building/Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will be responsible for working with Kenya NGOs and CBOs on GBV and gender issues, providing on-site capacity building, mentoring, and training as needed and requested by partners
Minimum Requirements
Reporting to the Program Director, the Capacity Building/Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will be responsible for working with Kenya NGOs and CBOs on GBV and gender issues, providing on-site capacity building, mentoring, and training as needed and requested by partners
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s
Degree or higher in social work (MSW), public health (MPH), humanities,
international affairs, other related field preferred.
- Minimum
of two-three years of professional experience in implementing and
overseeing complex programs in a humanitarian or development context,
specifically GBV programming or direct service provision to survivors of
violence.
- Experience
in conflict, leadership, and peace programming at the local and national
level in Kenya
- Exceptional
gender, GBV, leadership, and other sector-specific technical skills and
knowledge from a Kenya perspective
- Experience
working, coordinating, and networking with a variety of actors at
different levels in Kenya particularly implementing related project
monitoring & evaluation plans
- Knowledge,
skills and experience in participatory methods of community development
and mobilization with local actors
- Strong
background in monitoring and evaluation of project activities
- Experience
working with or in US Government-funded projects is strongly recommended
- Demonstrated
skills and experience in training, capacity building, and mentoring
activities for national staff and local NGO or CBOs
- Ability
to travel upon request
- Fluency
in spoken and written English, Swahili preferred.
3. Program Coordinator, Nairobi
Reporting to the Project Director, Program Coordinator will provide regular on-site monitoring visits, and continuous remote support to the teams working throughout the country to ensure that all interventions are technically sound, take into account international best practices, and appropriate in meeting the needs of GBV survivors in relevant communities.
Minimum Requirements
Reporting to the Project Director, Program Coordinator will provide regular on-site monitoring visits, and continuous remote support to the teams working throughout the country to ensure that all interventions are technically sound, take into account international best practices, and appropriate in meeting the needs of GBV survivors in relevant communities.
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s
Degree or higher in social work (MSW), public health (MPH), humanities,
international affairs, other related field preferred.
- Minimum
of three-five years of professional experience in a management or
coordination role implementing and overseeing complex programs in a
humanitarian or development context, specifically GBV programming or
direct service provision to survivors of violence.
- Experience
in conflict, leadership, and peace programming at the local and national
level.
- Exceptional
gender, GBV, leadership, and other sector-specific technical skills and
knowledge from a Kenya perspective.
- Experience
working, coordinating, and networking with a variety of actors at
different levels in Kenya.
- Experience
working with or in US Government-funded projects is strongly desired.
- Demonstrated
skills and experience in program design, monitoring, and implementation.
- Ability
and interest to work with a multicultural team in a respectful and
culturally appropriate manner.
- Ability
to travel upon request.
- Fluency
in spoken and written English, Swahili preferred.
4. Gender and Conflict Specialist, Nairobi
Reporting to the Program Director, the Gender and Conflict Specialist will advise Project and project related staff, including IRC country management, on issues related to gender and conflict ensuring that prevention and mitigation strategies are put in place at all levels of program implementation.
Minimum Requirements
Reporting to the Program Director, the Gender and Conflict Specialist will advise Project and project related staff, including IRC country management, on issues related to gender and conflict ensuring that prevention and mitigation strategies are put in place at all levels of program implementation.
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s
Degree or higher in social work (MSW), public health (MPH), humanities,
international affairs, other related field preferred.
- Minimum
of two-three years of professional experience in a humanitarian or
development context, specifically GBV programming or direct service
provision to survivors of violence.
- Experience
in emergency conflict, leadership, and peace programming in Kenya.
- Strong
background in local GBV, leadership, and in other sector-specific
technical skills and issues.
- Experience
working with or in US Government-funded projects is recommended.
- Ability
to multi-task and manage a number of different initiatives at one time,
with flexibility and creativity.
- Ability
and interest to work with a diverse and multicultural team in a
collaborative, respectful and culturally appropriate manner.
- Demonstrated
skills and experience in working with international or local non-profit organizations.
- Kenya
experience, especially related to the post-election crisis.
- Fluency
in spoken and written English, Swahili preferred.
Full Job descriptions can be downloaded at www.rescue.org/careers
To apply please go to http://www.rescue.org/careers and search for NAME OF THE POSITION. Please apply on or before 13th February 2012
IRC leading the way from harm to home
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
To apply please go to http://www.rescue.org/careers and search for NAME OF THE POSITION. Please apply on or before 13th February 2012
IRC leading the way from harm to home
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.