International Rescue Committee: A global leader in humanitarian assistance, the
International Rescue Committee works in more than 40 countries offering help
and hope to refugees and others uprooted by disaster, conflict and oppression.
The IRC has been in Kenya since 1992 providing life-saving services such as
health care to refugees and vulnerable local communities. Currently, the IRC
works in two refugee camps, Dadaab and Kakuma, in northern Kenya. The IRC
supports communities in Turkana and Garissa Counties as well as in Kenya’s
capital, Nairobi. Through its Peace Initiative Kenya (PIK) program it is also working in several counties throughout Kenya.
The IRC implements programs in the areas of comprehensive primary health care, nutrition, protection, peace building, HIV/AIDS prevention, response to gender
based violence, livelihoods and governance.
Applications are invited for the following position:
Health and Nutrition Coordinator
Sector: Health
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full
Time
Job Purpose / Objective: The Health & Nutrition
Coordinator will be responsible for the vision, strategy, design,
implementation and management of IRC’s health and Nutrition program in Kenya.
The HNC will provide technical
support to the health and nutrition program for project design, proposal
development and reporting, ensuring that IRC programs are of high quality and
that programs are driven by data and learning.
The HNC will be responsible for
maintaining regular contact with all partners, including the MoH, County
relevant County Government officials in project areas, UN agencies and other
NGOs, and will also be responsible for fulfilling IRC strategic objectives for the
health sector.
The position is based in Nairobi with
60% frequent visits to the field program sites. S/he reports to the Deputy
Director – Programs (DDP).
Key Responsibilities:
Program Management:
Key Responsibilities:
Program Management:
- Provide technical supervision and guidance of
all IRC health and nutrition projects. Extend technical support and
supervision to the IRC’s implementing partners as the need arises.
- Ensure that the health and nutrition projects
in Kenya utilize standardized protocols, policies and guidelines, as
outlined by the Ministry of Health, Kenya, UNHCR, SPHERE, and WHO health
standards in emergencies.
- Ensure that all activities are consistent with
established best practices.
- Participate in the development of annual
program budgets; Ensure implementation of Health and Nutrition related
activities in line with approved budgets and spending plans.
- Where necessary, in collaboration with program
managers, revise plans and budgets to maintain program quality and
progress; work with the Grants Coordinator to ensure all program
activities are implemented in compliance with donor requirements.
- Promote the quality of the IRC’s health
programs by setting up quality assurance mechanisms
Technical Monitoring and Program
Quality:
- Provide technical supervision of, and
technical support to IRC Kenya health and nutrition programming
activities;
- Oversee the collection and timely reporting of
data and statistics for all health and nutrition programs in line with
IRC’s REL (Research, Evaluation & Learning) guidelines and according
to internal and donor requirements;
- Ensure that the stated goals and objectives of
all health projects are met with strong monitoring and evaluation
(M&E) follow up, including any required operational research, with
technical support from the Health Information Management team in New York
Health Unit and the Country Technical Advisors for health and nutrition as
needed.
- Participate in the design of robust M&E
plans and design/adapt health information systems including surveillance
systems for the IRC health and nutrition programs in Kenya.
- Ensure sound data collection and information
management systems are in place for ongoing performance analysis and
programmatic action based on data and identified needs.
- Lead technical assessments as a basis for
primary health care and nutrition program development.
- Monitor evolving needs of the target
communities and adjust the programmatic priorities as necessary;
- Coordinate and develop project proposals for
the IRC Kenya Health & Nutrition Program in close collaboration with
the Health Technical Unit in New York.
Staff Development:
- Participate in the development of staff
development plans for health staff based on performance reviews in
collaboration with the human resources department and contribute to the
training of health staff (mentoring, as well as formal trainings).
- Develop/organize training opportunities to
build the capacity of the health staff and local partners in order to
transfer skills. This includes staff training in program management
areas such as reporting, budgeting, monitoring, evaluation, and
supervision.
- Provide technical support and participate in
reviewing health program staff performance reviews
Business Development and Fundraising:
- Proactively look for funding opportunities for
Health and Nutrition programming in Kenya.
- Write timely and quality proposals and review
donor reports in collaboration with Program Managers, other Technical
Coordinators and the Health and Nutrition Technical Advisors.
- Develop strategic partnerships with local and
international organizations, where possible.
Coordination, Representation and
Advocacy:
- Represent IRC Kenya in external Health and
Nutrition related forums;
- actively develop and maintain effective
working relationships with key stakeholders in Kenya including donors, government
actors, UN agencies (especially UNHCR), international and local NGOs, and
other relevant actors;
- identify health and nutrition related advocacy
issues in consultation with the country management.
Others
- Provide leadership and direction on integration
of health and nutrition activities with other sectors including, but not
limited to, HIV/AIDS, WASH, livelihoods and women protection; work with
relevant stakeholders to conduct operational research and document and
disseminate lessons learnt.
Required Qualifications, Experience
& Competencies:
- Degree in Health e.g. MBChB, MD
- Advanced degree in Public health is highly
recommended.
- Minimum 5 years experience in primary health
and nutrition programs in resource poor settings with at least 3 years in
project management position.
- Demonstrated skills in quantitative and
qualitative research methodologies.
- Experience and competency in proposal
development, report writing and grant management.
- Competent in Windows, MS office programs,
email and database (HMIS, PEPFAR database, EPI-Info) experience.
- Strong communication, people management and
analytical skills.
- Strong management, assessment, project
planning, organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Fluency in English and Swahili, spoken and
written- a must
- Ability to multitask, manage pressure and
flexibility
- Experience of and ability to work in complex
emergency.
- Training and competency in LQAS, SPSS, SQUEAC
and SMART methodology for conducting surveys is an added advantage.
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to
apply.
International allowances are not
available for this position.
Salary and employee benefits are
compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
How to Apply
How to Apply
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Clinical Officer
Sector: Health
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full
Time
Job Description: Working
under the guidance and supervision of the Medical Officer In Charge of Clinics,
the clinical officer is directly responsible for the overall management of the
clinic assigned.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
He or she will specifically be
responsible for:
Programming
- Overall in-charge of the daily administrative
functions at the clinic.
- In coordination with the Medical Officer in
Charge of Clinics, formulate clinic goals, objectives and intervention
strategies.
- Ensure high quality of patient care by
conducting regular quality of care assessments of the clinic and
implementing recommendations thereof.
- Report notifiable diseases immediately.
Evaluation of services through monitoring morbidity and mortality rates
through monthly statistical reports.
- Participate in and ensure that weekly facility
meetings are held.
- Participate in the Hospital Call system.
- Arrange a rotation schedule with fellow
clinicians.
- Prepare monthly work/activity plans for
him/herself for review by the M.O I/C of Clinics.
- Ensure a participatory and inclusive
atmosphere by fostering good relations with all stakeholders including the
clinic staff and members of the refugee community.
- Ensure high quality programming at the clinic
with mainstreaming of the principles of protection (safe programming),
disaster risk reduction and environmental awareness activities.
- Participate in camp health surveys and
campaigns e.g. Nutrition, Immunization as may be required.
Human Resource Management
- Overall In charge of the staff both national
and incentive at the clinic.
- Monitoring and supervision of the medical
staff; both national and refugee to ensure that work is done properly and
efficiently.
- Routinely monitor staff performance according
to their job description and set objectives.
- Evaluation and appraisal of staff through the
IRC Performance Management process especially for national staff.
- Develop ongoing education programs for clinic
based health staff as well as identifying their training needs.
- Review personnel issues and concerns of
medical staff and assist with determining and implementing solutions.
- Determine personnel needs for field level
activities and in coordination with the Human Resource office take part in
recruitment of incentive staff.
Operations
- Ensure that all statistical reports are
accurate and submitted weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually as may be
required.
- Maintain an updated record and compile and
submit monthly inventory reports of all hospital assets and equipment.
- Review, authorize and keep accurate records of
all requisitions, duty rosters and applications for leave.
- Monitor and ensure the proper usage of program
supplies.
- Participate in annual program planning process
and budget implementation. Recommend budget revisions to focus on priority
areas and assist with rising of fresh bulk supplies orders every
trimester.
Communication and Reporting
- Monitor closely morbidity and mortality trends
together with all the other health indicators.
- Convene/attend integrated facility staff
meetings.
- Ensure adequate flow of information for all
supervisees with constant feedback as may be required.
Carry out other relevant or requested
duties as may be required
Key Result Areas:
Key Result Areas:
- Ability to provide overall leadership at the
assigned clinic or department.
- Ensure timely and quality health care services
to refugees
- Maintain accurate inventory and ensure
rational use of medical supplies and drugs
Required Qualifications:
- Diploma in clinical medicine from KMTC or any
other renowned institution.
- Be registered and have a valid license from
the Clinical Officers’ Council.
Required Experience &
Competencies:
- At least two years work experience in a busy
hospital/clinic set up.
- Experience working with a non-profit
humanitarian organization.
- Ready to work in difficult environmental
conditions
- Be a team player
- Flexibility at work
- Cultural sensitivity
- Knowledge of Turkana or Somali languages will
be an added advantage.
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to
apply.
International allowances are not
available for this position.
Salary and employee benefits are
compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
How to Apply
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Finance Intern
Sector: Finance
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full
Time
Job Purpose / Objective: IRC Kenya is working to achieve optimal performance in terms of program quality strengthening operations and finance department by emerging tools, systems and staff capacity to adhere to IRC policies and procedures and donor compliance.
Summary of Key Functions
The Finance Intern will offer services in Finance dept by assisting in the following tasks:-
- Assist in the retrieval and filing of
documents neatly .
- Assisting in processing of payments in Finance
dept by writing cheques, facilitating approvals and preparation of
remittances.
- Assist in compiling accruals for closing
grants and preparing journals.
- Assisting the Finance Assistant in maintain
the payments register and ensuring all incoming payments are recorded by
the relevant staff
- Rubber stamping ‘paid’ on all documents once
cash vouchers are signed and cash disbursed and before filing.
- Maintain an organized and well documented (all
files must be labeled properly and visibly) and sequential filing system
for all cash disbursement vouchers.
- Assist in reconciling supplier statements and
ensuring all balance are up to date
- Compilation of commitments for input in BVAs
- Be receptive to the training IRC will give to
develop your technical and professional competence
- Be adaptable and flexible with a view to
taking on board new tasks and new assignments in due course
- To act at all times in accordance with US and
Kenyan Law and Standard accounting practice.
- Any other duties as may be assigned by
supervisor.
Required Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in Finance/Business
Administration with minimum CPA II qualification
Required Experience &
Competencies:
- Work experience in a similar position.
- Knowledge in Excel
- Knowledge of SUN accounting software
applications is an added advantage
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.
International allowances are not
available for this position.
Salary and employee benefits are
compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
How to Apply
How to Apply
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apply online
Deputy Regional Director of Program - ACME Region
Sector: Program
Management
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full
Time
Background: IRC’s International Programs focus on various relief and rehabilitation programs for refugees, internally displaced persons and communities affected by conflict in different regions worldwide.
Each region is managed by a regional
team that oversees the region’s country programs, headed by a Regional Director
(RD), and Deputy RD for Programs (DRDP), supported by a Regional Program
Officer (PO),a Program Manager (PM) and Program Assistant (PA).
IRC has programs in the following
sectors: health and environmental health; child and youth protection and development;
women’s protection and empowerment; economic recovery; and governance and
rights.
Scope of Work: The
Deputy Regional Director for Programs in the ACME region will provide a range
of strategic, management and programmatic support to the countries.
The DRDP focuses primarily on program
quality, in all aspects, including design, implementation, monitoring, and
budgeting.
The DRDP liaises closely with other
members of the regional team, as well as country management and HQ staff in NY,
London and European offices.
The DRDP supports the RD in advocacy
and management initiatives to ensure strong, consistent, and high quality
management of the region as a whole.
The DRDP is required to travel
regularly to country offices to provide management support and monitor program
quality, as well as to participate in strategic planning sessions and regional
meetings.
The DRDP reports to the Regional
Director.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with the RD on regional portfolio
growth strategy, country program start-ups, and regional quality
enhancement initiatives.
- Oversee and support the development of strong
strategy action plans in each country office that are consistent with
IRC’s overall strategic plan; monitor regular review and updating of
strategic plans.
- Ensure country programs emphasize IRC’s
outcome framework, including charting progress.
- Coordinate country program work on initiatives
linked to our strategic objectives of Effectiveness, Best Use of
Resources, Scale and Reach, Speed and Timeliness, Responsiveness, and
Research and Development.
- Promote and support strong design, monitoring
capacity in country programs, ensure quality evaluations in compliance
with IRC’s evaluation guidelines, and encourage a culture of learning
within the region.
- Work in partnership with sector technical
advisors and directors to ensure technical assistance is leveraged and
realized most effectively in the region and contribute to discussions on
direction of the Program Quality Unit.
- Promote and support institutionalization of
the Outcomes Framework in country programs.
- Mentoring and management support – as agreed
with the RD – for Country Directors and Deputy Directors.
- Monitoring of projects deemed particularly
strategic for the agency to ensure program quality and compliance.
- Represent IRC to donors, host governments, UN
and colleague NGOs, as needed.
- Supervise senior program staff for regional
projects.
- Monitor regional developments and lead on
strategic development for regional and country program initiatives.
- Participate in development of regional
advocacy priorities; review and assist country programs to develop
advocacy priorities and strategies; and other promotional activities as
agreed with the RD.
- Other program or management-related activities
as determined by the RD.
Requirements
- Masters degree in relevant area (preferred but
not required).
- 7-10 years in senior program management roles,
with several of these being in an international NGO.
- Ability in ‘big picture’ thinking and
planning, but comfortable delving into micro issues as well.
- Experience in strategic planning strongly
preferred.
- Experience working with a complex donor
portfolio and in developing and managing post-conflict development
programming preferred, including experience in both conflict and development
contexts.
- Strong interpersonal and training skills,
ability to work in multi-cultural environments.
- Strong communication skills
- Diverse background in programs, with strong
understanding of DME, strong analytical skills, and experience leading strategic
planning processes.
How to Apply
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Research Liaison Officer
Sector: Women's
Protection and Empowerment
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full
Time
Job Purpose / Objective: The Research Liaison Officer (RLO) is the focal
point for the “What Works” research project and will support other research and
evaluation activities within the Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE)
sector in the IRC Kenya Program.
The What Works to Prevent Violence
Against Women and Girls in Conflict and Humanitarian Crises (“What Works”) is a
five year research project funded by the UK’s Department for International
Development (DFID).
The project aims to deliver a
portfolio of research, capacity building and research uptake in a number of
settings, including Dadaab Refugee Camp in Kenya.
IRC is leading a consortium of NGOs
and research partners to deliver the research project in Kenya. The roles of
the RLO will include coordinating research and evaluation activities as well
administrative and logistical support for the “What Works” project.
The RLO will be charged with
facilitating communication among the different stakeholders, and implementing
partners, support reporting on project deliverables, and organize workshops to
learn, share and discuss research findings and supporting external research
consultants. S/he may also take the lead in conducting internal evaluations for
the WPE sector.
The position will be based in Dadaab
with travel as required. The position reports to the Field coordinator and
technical reporting will be to WPE Coordinator.
Responsibilities:
Research
Responsibilities:
Research
- Support external researchers in carrying out
research work within Dadaab refugee camps in conducting the “What Works”
research project
- Supervise research assistants carrying out
data collection for What Works program
- Ensure adherence in the field to general
research design, sample selection, data management and analysis and
overall management for research activities
- Act as liaison between community and research
teams while coordinating the respondents participation,
- Support the overall coordination of research
and evaluations conducted in the WPE sector
- Take lead in carrying out internal evaluations
and period assessments in monitoring program performance in WPE sector,
- Support research assistants in data collection
where called upon
- Offer monitoring and evaluation support including
analysis of the GBV IMS data for program learning
Coordination
- Keep the IRC and other stakeholders appraised
of “What Works” project progress on regular basis
- Provide linkage and manage all information and
contact requests between the Kenya country program, different research
teams including the IRC What Works Project Team and GBV Screening Research
Project Team, external research teams, and other local partners in Dadaab
and Nairobi
- Ensure mobilization, coordination and
scheduling of research respondents,
- Plan and organize work sessions (including
Skype calls) among different partners involved in the research projects
and support and coordinate preparatory arrangements of work sessions to
ensure that the agendas, minutes, research briefings, and all necessary
information is prepared and disseminated to participants.
- Offer logistical support and administrative
roles for research teams and link with implementing partners in ensuring
adherence to research schedules,
Facilitation
- Schedule appointments/meetings and follow up
on agreed actions with identified stakeholders including, Kenyan research
consortium members and research teams
- Organize, facilitate and maintain minutes of
regularly scheduled meetings between Health and WPE sectors in order to
share information and problem-solve as necessary
- Manage administrative tasks for the research
projects including all research study mission travel, accommodation,
pre-arrival and in-country assistance for researchers
- Maintain positive and productive working relationships
with staff, research partners and other community-based partners that IRC
works with in Kenya.
Information and Knowledge Management
- Prepare, implement, and monitor monthly work
plans for the Kenyan projects so that field teams in Dadaab and management
teams in Nairobi are knowledgeable about research project activities
- Compile, manage, and disseminate relevant
information – including current maps, assessments, and other reports
relevant to research aims
- Produce monthly research briefs that can be
used to inform advocacy and programming strategies.
- Other duties as required by supervisor.
Required Qualifications:
- BA degree in social sciences
- Experience conducting and coordinating
research projects
- Demonstrated experience producing reports and
meeting minutes
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and
execute multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with minimum
supervision
- Demonstrated ability to use social media and a
range of presentational platforms
- Flexibility a and ability to work under pressure
- Strong written and oral communication skills
and complete fluency in English, knowledge of local language is added
advantage
- Cultural sensitivity and experience working
with diverse partners
Required Experience &
Competencies:
- Experience with presenting research findings
at public forums, including to non-research focused audiences
- Knowledge of Gender based violence and gender
issues in conflict;
- Experience working in resource poor contexts
- Skills and knowledge in using data analysis
packages will be an added advantage
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to
apply.
International allowances are not
available for this position.
Salary and employee benefits are
compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
How to Apply
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to
apply online
Design Monitoring & Evaluation
Coordinator
Sector: Program
Management
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full
Time
Job Description: Working under the supervision and guidance of the Deputy Director Programs, the DM&E Coordinator will be part of the country Senior Management Team.
Job Description: Working under the supervision and guidance of the Deputy Director Programs, the DM&E Coordinator will be part of the country Senior Management Team.
The position will work closely with
all technical coordinators to improve program quality through improved data
management systems and processes.
The position will also act as focal
point for all project evaluations.
To lead the DM&E processes of intentional design and gathering of evidence of programs.
To lead the DM&E processes of intentional design and gathering of evidence of programs.
This will be done through the
development and maintenance of a specific design and evaluation processes
through the selection and roll out of a ‘tool box’ of DM&E approaches for
IRC Kenya, ongoing analysis of progress towards the targets, ensuring program accountability
in reporting.
The DM&E is also responsible for
providing technical support including the DM&E related capacity building
processes for the country program.
Key Responsibilities
General Responsibilities:
General Responsibilities:
- Support implementation and updating of the IRC
measurement action strategy to ensure effective:
- Indicator monitoring across projects,
including incorporation of organizational core indicators
- Routine monitoring of program activities
- Assessments of beneficiary needs
- Evaluations of the effectiveness of program
interventions
- Data collection, including digital data
collection where feasible
- Data storage and secure accessibility of data
by project staff and country/regional management
- Work with other technical coordinators to
implement the measurement action strategy, with a focus on:
- Coordinated monitoring of project activities,
ensuring that activities are carried out or as planned or adjusted/adapted
as needed
- Documented processes of beneficiary needs,
ensuring that tools and methodologies are appropriate.
- Using data for decision making and action
- Support technical coordinators in developing
log frames for new project proposals, including consistency with the IRC’s
library of core outcomes and indicators
- Work with technical coordinators to ensure
that programs are using the right tools and have the proper procedures in
place to achieve both collection of high quality data and the effective
use of those data
- Implement the IRC’s program data platform
- Support collection and updating of program dashboard
to provide monthly summaries of key program indicators and assessment
results for decision making by country and regional management
- Support technical coordinators in analysis of
data for both documentation of program progress and decision making
Capacity building:
- Contribute to capacity building of project
staff and partner organizations to design and utilize M&E tools,
surveys, evaluations and other M&E activities
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Administratively and technically supervise any
project specific M&E managers as appropriate.
Grant Management and compliance:
- Work with the field teams to ensure that
program indicators are tracked through regular field visits;
- Review all reports to ensure that data
provided is reliable and accurate and that target indicators are met and
explanations provided where indicators are not met;
- Ensure that programs are on track through
keeping and updating indicator tracking sheets.
Coordination, Representation and
Advocacy:
- Represent IRC Kenya at inter-agency M&E coordination
forums
Required Qualification / Experience
& Competencies:
- Master’s degree in social science, humanities
or other related degree
- Thorough knowledge of MS Office
- Experience with qualitative and quantitative
data collection and analysis using packages like Epi-info, SPSS, MS-Excel,
MS-Access, MS-Word
- Strong data interpretation skills, report
writing and presentation skills
- Demonstrated experience in capacity building
and mentoring of staff
- Knowledge, skills and experience in
participatory methods
- Experience in use of data to inform
decision-making, planning, and performance monitoring
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving
skills
- Ability to work independently, under pressure
and to adhere to set deadlines
- Simultaneously managing multi-sectoral and
multi-donor projects
- Conversant with standard indicators in health,
economic empowerment, protection an added advantage
- Experience in grant management and proposal
writing
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to
apply.
International allowances are not available
for this position.
Salary and employee benefits are
compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
How to Apply
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
Construction Manager
Sector: Construction Management
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full
Time
Job Description: Working under the supervision and guidance of the Deputy Director Programs, the IRC Kenya is looking to recruit a Construction Manager with engineering background to oversee implementation of all construction works being under-taken by the country program.
Job Description: Working under the supervision and guidance of the Deputy Director Programs, the IRC Kenya is looking to recruit a Construction Manager with engineering background to oversee implementation of all construction works being under-taken by the country program.
This will include construction /
rehabilitation of health facilities, latrines, staff housing and medical waste
pits among others.
The successful candidate will have
extensive knowledge and experience of housing installation and maintenance,
latrine and waste pit construction, trough and water storage structures, shallow
well rehabilitation, and social survey techniques as well as general knowledge
of construction.
The position is based in Kakuma with
frequent travels to other field sites.
The position will work closely with
all Field Coordinators to ensure quality constructions and liaise closely with
the technical coordinators.
The position will be the focal point
for all construction and rehabilitation works.
Key Responsibilities
General Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
General Responsibilities:
- Ensure timely implementation of all aspects of
construction components for the IRC Kenya programs
- Create and follow activity and spending plans
in transparent manner
- Provide designs for construction/
rehabilitation of construction projects including realistic bills of
quantities.
- Obtain all statutory approvals for
constructions
- Train health facility staff on maintenance of
latrines and waste pits including any other community based projects.
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of
project activities
- Ensure cross-program integration, learning,
sharing and adoption of best practices from other IRC construction
activities
- Undertake and implement basic baseline data
and monitoring activities with respect to program activities
- Ensure effective integration and mainstreaming
of gender in all programs
- Produce accurate procurement documents for
logistics and finance
- Keep accurate records of project materials
used for the project and their costs
- Follow all IRC security protocols
- Undertake any other activities as required to
fulfil the requirements of IRC programs.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Administratively and technically supervise
construction supervisor and clerk of works where applicable.
- Hire and supervise contractors for all
constructions and escalate any challenges in a timely version.
Grant Management and compliance:
- Work with the field teams to ensure that
program designs include quality construction estimates that are
implementable;
- Review all reports to ensure that data
provided is reliable and accurate based on construction progress.
Coordination, Representation and
Advocacy:
- Liaise on a regular basis with relevant
ministry representatives and other international and national actors in
order to ensure effective coordination of all activities
Required Qualification / Experience & Competencies:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or
construction.
- At least five years of prior professional
experience in health and or a water engineering related position
- Experience hiring and overseeing contractors
- Experience in mechanical and electrical
maintenance of generators and pumps and water storage structures
- Operational knowledge of Auto CARD or any
other engineering software plus Microsoft Office software
- Excellent interpersonal and time management
skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous work experience with an NGO
- Previous experience working directly with
communities and construction contractors.
- Previous experience liaising with government
ministries
- Previous work experience in an emergency
environment
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to
apply.
International allowances are not
available for this position.
Salary and employee benefits are
compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
How to Apply
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply
online
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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.
Disclaimer: Please
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