Lutheran World Federation/Department for World
Service Kenya Program is seeking to recruit Kenyan nationals for the following
positions to be based in Dadaab Refugee Camp.
Accountability and Program Quality Assurance OfficerReporting to the Area Coordinator, He/she will be responsible for leading the mainstreaming of LWF/DWS accountability system at the camp level in line with the LWF global and Regional policy documents and coordinate with the Camp Managers to establish the complaint and feedback mechanism.
Duties and responsibilities:
- To
lead in the adoption and application of LWF/DWS and ACT Alliance policies,
guidelines and action plans for accountability to Disaster Affected
Persons (DAPs) in LWF/DWS operations in Dadaab
- To
facilitate the strengthening of the Complaints and Response Systems in all
sectors and components of the LWF/DWS operations in Dadaab refugee camps
- To
receive complaints (verbal and written) from focus groups and to channel
them to relevant offices and staff for redress and feedback
- To
maintain a file containing situation reports and updates, human interest
stories, photographs and other reports as may be requested for purposes of
communicating and documenting LWF/DWS accountability efforts and results
- Work with
the Sector heads to provide Weekly, monthly and quarterly reports and
graphic feedback to management of standard indicators for all sectors.
- Support
the implementation of LWF/DWS global M&E framework, LWF Kenya/Djibouti
strategic framework, and the M&E Plans across the project.
- Identify
needs that each project has to support implementation of M&E
activities, provide mentoring training to teams in the field locations
- Assess
beneficiary accountability mechanisms in place and lead strengthening of
such mechanisms including through appropriately structure dissemination of
M&E findings
- Stakeholder
Accountability- Ensure a summary presentation of all evaluations
undertaken is prepared and rolled out in the project as appropriate and
the process documented.
Professional qualifications and personal attributes
- Advanced
University degree in Law, Education, Human Rights, Disaster Response and
Management or a protection related field. Professional training as a
trainer, teaching or quality and standards control would be ideal.
- Excellent,
planning, analysis, and training design and facilitation skills;
- Strong
inter-cultural and interpersonal skills
- Excellent
computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet
- Relevant
Experience: More than Four years experience in setting up and/or managing
accountability, protection or capacity building projects in refugee or
internally displaced person (IDP) settings in a reputable international
NGO.
- Experience
working in difficult areas with basic social amenities, demanding security
considerations and long and irregular working hours would be an added
advantage
- Working
Knowledge of Humanitarian and Accountability standards e.g HAP, CRM,
SPHERE, RBA CoC among others.
Camp Information Officer
Reporting to the Snr. Information Officer
Duties and responsibilities:
Reporting to the Snr. Information Officer
Duties and responsibilities:
- He
/she will have regular visits to the field to collect data, analyzing the
data and disseminating the information to the community, implementing
partners and the donor Agency
- Coordinate
and supervise the work of messaging committees with cluster committees
within the camps.
- Compile
compelling database of human interest stories, photography and short video on the
work of LWF in the camp
- Prepare
training manuals for induction of new arrivals to inform them of the
processes and conduct during the registration
- Work
with refugee staff attach to the sector in conceptualizing and designing
of information education and communications material to be used for
community communication
- He
will share information, give feed back and share gaps noticed at camp
level in the coordination meetings
- He
will support the Camp Field Officer to organize annual events like World
Aids day, World refugee day, International day of peace among others.
- Responsible
in observing sound and cost-effective operational standards and procedures
in transport, stores, procurement, communications and security at the camp
level.
- Responsible
for supervising and motivating camp-based 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 for humanitarian workers, refugee protection and prevention of
sexual abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.
Professional qualifications and relevant experience
- Undergraduate
degree in Communication, Information Sciences, Journalism, Media studies
or Public Relations
- 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 humanitarian principles, SPHERE and UNHCR
standards and field security protocols and procedures.
- Excellent
computer skills in Photography, videography, 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.
- Skills
in data collection/analysis, donor report writing; verbal and written
communication skills in English and Kiswahili
- 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 an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of
gender, race or religious affiliation. 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 30 March 2012:
Human Resources Officer, Lutheran World Federation,
e-mail: hr-dadaab@lwfkenya.org
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
For more details, visit our website www.lwf-kenya.org
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 30 March 2012:
Human Resources Officer, Lutheran World Federation,
e-mail: hr-dadaab@lwfkenya.org
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
For more details, visit our website www.lwf-kenya.org