International
Rescue Committee (IRC)
Temporary
Driver
Sector: Supply Chain
Location: Kenya
Employee
Type:Temporary
Employee
Category: Part
Time
Job Purpose / Objective: This position will be filled by
candidates who are identified as potential drivers and placed on a roster to be
managed by the Supply chain department.
Placement
on the roster is not a guarantee that the candidate will be hired.
A roster driver, when hired, will perform normal driving duties.
A roster driver, when hired, will perform normal driving duties.
They
will be responsible for all aspects of driving and vehicles maintenance of IRC
Kenyan Mission.
This
covers office movements, safe transportation of IRC staff and materials, and
care and maintenance of IRC vehicles and their accessories.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Carry
out routine checks and preventative maintenance per the IRC’s or the
manufacturer’s manual.
- Diagnose
all vehicle and equipment defects and report to the supervisor for prompt
corrective action.
- Carry
out small/minor repairs as necessary.
- Ensure
the security of all equipment, parts and tools used in the course of the
job.
- Accurately
record all work done and parts used in for repair/maintenance of vehicles
in the format provided by the organization.
- Deliver
and pick up vehicles to/from repair workshops and garages
- Raise
vehicle fuel vouchers and secure approved signatures for refueling.
- Maintain
accurate records and a monitoring system on fuel consumption
- Ensure
the vehicle is cleaned on a daily basis.
- Maintain
check lists and ensure that vehicle log books are accurately filled by the
drivers.
- Pick
medical samples and cool boxes sent from the field and deliver them to
various labs as necessary.
- Liaise
with the warehouse to provide support with dispatch or collection of cargo
to/from the airport
- Any
other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Key
Result Areas:
- Provision
of effective efficient transport services
- Implementation/enforcement
of IRC vehicle policies
- Support
the achievement of efficient operations in supply chain department
Qualifications
and Experience
- Valid
driving license- Class BCEA
- At
least 2 years’ of driving experience; NGO experience advantageous.
- Certificate
of good conduct from the Kenya CID department
- Knowledge
of generic transport procedures and practices
- Good
communication skills in written and spoken English and Kiswahili
- Ability
to work with minimum supervision.
- Mechanical
background will be a distinct advantage.
- Familiar
with urban and rural routes in Nairobi
- Successful
candidate will undergo IRC internal driving test.
- Flexibility
and willingness to work long hours if necessary
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
CLICK HERE to apply online
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
Regional
Grants & Fundraising Support Coordinator
Sector: Grants
Location: Kenya
Employee
Type:Regular
Employee
Category: Full
Time
Organizational
Description: The
International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the largest humanitarian
agencies in the world, providing relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict
reconstruction support to victims of oppression and violent conflict.
IRC
has worked for over seven decades and today is involved in over 25 conflict
zones in the world.
We
address both the immediate, life-saving needs of conflict affected people in an
emergency and the reconstruction needs in post conflict societies.
IRC is
committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our
work, creative partnerships and thorough accountability to those we
serve.
The
IRC is an international agency with offices in London, New York, and Geneva.
Background: The IRC’s Horn & East Africa region is one of the largest and most diverse regions, spanning nine countries and with an annual portfolio over $120 million.
Background: The IRC’s Horn & East Africa region is one of the largest and most diverse regions, spanning nine countries and with an annual portfolio over $120 million.
Where
additional support is required by the countries in the region, the Regional
Grants & Fundraising Support Coordinator will assist in the development of
proposals, donor reporting, and general grants management.
The
Regional Grants & Fundraising Support Coordinator reports to the Deputy
Regional Director (DRD) and works closely with NY-based Regional Program
Officer.
The
position is based in Nairobi, Kenya where the regional office is located, with
frequent travel to country programs in the region.
Major Responsibilities:
Grants & Compliance
Major Responsibilities:
Grants & Compliance
- Work
with country programs’ grants teams to ensure that high quality reports to
donors are submitted on time, are coherent and accurate
- Monitor
and support the use of grants management tools such as monthly financial
reports, procurement plans, and activity plans amongst program teams to
ensure accurate tracking of implementation and timely alerts to potential
challenges/obstacles
- Assist
country programs’ grants teams to coordinate with Awards Management Unit’s
post-award teams in NY and the UK to ensure that reports are in accordance
with donor and IRC internal requirements
- Where
support is required, act as focal point in facilitating donor report
reviews and approvals by technical advisors and other relevant persons at
HQ
- Train
and support country programs’ grants teams and program staff on donor
compliance, report writing, project and budget monitoring, record keeping,
and grants management.
Proposal
Development
- Work
with country programs to support proposal development processes, either
remotely or through in-country assignments
- Liaise
with Awards Management Unit’s pre-award team in NY and the UK to ensure
proposals meet internal and donor standards
- In
coordination with the Awards Management Unit and DRD, track upcoming
business development opportunities
- Where
necessary and in coordination with DRD and Regional Program Officer,
cultivate donor relationships at the regional level
Communications
and Visibility: In coordination
with the regional unit and the global Communications team, develop a regional
communication and visibility strategy and support preparation of visibility
materials such as fact sheets, brochures, and newsletters.
Job Requirements:
Job Requirements:
- Degree
in international development/affairs, public administration, or related
subject
- At
least five years’ experience working with international non-governmental
organizations in the area of program development, grants management,
and/or project management; preferably in East Africa
- Successful
experience developing projects, writing proposals, and developing budgets
for US, United Nations, and European donors
- Excellent
English written and verbal communication skills
- Enhanced
interpersonal skills and ability to work in a diverse team setting
- Ability
and willingness to travel to remote areas
- Ability
to prioritize high volumes of work to meet tight deadlines
- Experience
developing compelling external communications materials
How to
Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
The
IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC
Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and
Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and
enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child
Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and
Anti-Retaliation.
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, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact Talent Acquisitions at IRCrecruitment@rescue.org. As required by law, the IRC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with a known disability.
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, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact Talent Acquisitions at IRCrecruitment@rescue.org. As required by law, the IRC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with a known disability.
