NGO Jobs in Kenya - Norwegian Refugee Council

HR Coordinator

 The NRC East Africa & Yemen mission is an expanding programme. NRC started its operations in Kenya in the refugee camps in Dadaab in February 2007. NRC has WASH, Shelter, Education, Food Security and Livelihood and Information Counselling and Legal Assistant programmes implemented in the refugee camps in Dadaab and Kakuma.
The HR Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of HR matters in the Kenya Country office.
Human Resources Coordinator reports to the Country Director

Responsibilities
·         Align, implement and maintain NRC HR systems, policies and procedures and ensure they are implemented in accordance with NRC policy and guidelines. In so doing ensure that the HR policies and procedures in Kenya are in consistent with local government laws and good practice
·         Give technical guidance and support to HR staff in Kenya.
·         Guide Country Management Group and line managers on HR processes such as recruitment; induction; staff development; performance management.
·         Update staff on HR policies, processes and procedures.
·         Coordinate and advice on all recruitments and selection in liaison with line managers and through WebCruiter and other channels.
·         Coordinate clearance of staff including exit interviews and final dues payments
·         Align/design, implement and maintain an effective and efficient staff record and filing system including contracts, leave, medical, archiving etc
·         Be the contact person related to medical evacuation of national staff in Kenya
·         Ensure timely remittance and proper filing of statutory deductions such as NHIF, NSSF, PAYE, Insurances and Pension
·         Manage staff benefits schemes like medical, insurance, pension and provident funds schemes
·         Coordinate and plan for staff care initiatives when needed
·         Ensure timely processing of the payroll for Kenya offices
·         In consultation with the Country Director and Area Managers, address staff grievances and disciplinary measures
·         Coordinate all NRC staff development plans in accordance with NRC Handbook and decisions taken by the management in Kenya
·         Ensure staff sign necessary employment documentation on an annual basis.
·         Assist the CD and/or Area Managers with any necessary restructuring processes.
Qualifications
·         Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or Administration
·         Higher Diploma in Human Resources or CHRP 1,2,3
·         Understanding of the relevant laws and statutory requirements
·         Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
·         Must be a member of IHRM
·         Experience from working as a HR Coordinator in a humanitarian/recovery context
·         Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
·         Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
·         Knowledge about own manager skills/profile
·         Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Education field
·         Social studies
Education level
·         College / University, Bachelor’s degree
Personal qualities
·         Planning and delivering results
·         Managing resources to optimize results
·         Influencing & federating partners and teams
·         Handling insecure environments
·         Working with people
Language
·         English
We offer
Duty station: Nairobi
Contract period is for 12 months with possibility of extension.
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the NRC Office in Nairobi.
Miscellaneous info
·         Travel: Some travelling must be expected

Logistics Coordinator

The NRC East Africa & Yemen mission is an expanding programme. NRC started its operations in Kenya in the refugee camps in Dadaab in February 2007. NRC has WASH, Shelter, Education, Food Security and Livelihood and Information Counselling and Legal Assistant programmes implemented in the refugee camps in Dadaab and Kakuma.
The Logistics Coordinatoris to be responsible that the logistic set up is according to NRC standard and to support programme/project implementation.
Logistics Coordinator reports to the Country Director
Responsibilities
·         Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, guidelines and donor requirements
·         Implement NRC’s logistics systems and procedures.
·         Management of the logistics team
·         Training and support of line managers and staff with logistical responsibilities
·         Establish filing systems/archives according to NRC standards in all offices
·         Initiate and maintain necessary leases, licenses and contracts with relevant authorities and suppliers
·         Prepare and submit reports and analysis
·         Ensure safe and efficient transport of staff and materials/goods
·         Ensure the implementation of recommendations from audits or investigations related to logistics and procurement.
·         Ensure the proper documentation management in relation to One Drive is undertaken
·         Proactively ensure that NRC’s logistics systems and procedures are being implemented and followed by all staff in field offices.
Qualifications

·         Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a senior Logistics post in a humanitarian/recovery context
·         Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
·         Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
·         Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
·         Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Education field
·         Logistics
Education level
·         College / University, Bachelor’s degree
Personal qualities
·         Planning and delivering results
·         Managing resources to optimize results
·         Influencing & federating partners and teams
·         Handling insecure environments
·         Working with people
Language
·         English
We offer
Duty station: Nairobi
Contract period is for 12 months with possibility of extension.
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the NRC Office in Nairobi.
Miscellaneous info
Travel: Some travelling must be expected

M & E Officer

The NRC East Africa & Yemen mission is an expanding programme. NRC started its operations in Kenya in the refugee camps in Dadaab in February 2007. NRC has WASH, Shelter, Education, Food Security and Livelihood and Information Counselling and Legal Assistant programmes implemented in the refugee camps in Dadaab and Kakuma.
NRC is seeking to recruit Monitoring and Evaluation Officer. The M+E Officer is responsible in oversee the overall design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems and procedures and ensure that all aspects of M&E system are adhered to.
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will report to the Area Manager – Dadaab.
NRC may be required to verify the identity of its partners/employees and to check that its partners/employees have not been involved in illegal activities. NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose.
Responsibilities
·         Ensure compliance with NRC policies, guidelines and standards
·         Ensure compliance with CC strategy, tools, handbooks, guidelines and standards project(s)
·         Provide support in data quality control and in reports
·         Provide technical support and capacity building towards project staff
·         M&E specific technical responsibility for implementation of Data collection, management activities in relation to NRC projects
·         Support programme team for reporting, data collection and in needs assessments
·         Assess, promote and document ideas for technical improvement and further program development options
·         Assist in development and administration of M&E and program data management system
·         Support the implementation of appropriate SOPs for M&E in line with NRC procedures including confidentiality and data protection.
·         Development of appropriate M&E databases to store, analysis and present relevant information.
·         Support to process and analyse routine M&E data captured by NRC and partners staff such as beneficiary registration and verification, baseline/end line surveys, and Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) surveys.
·         Support in data quality checks and in reporting internally and externally
·         Assist the Core Competencies (CCs) Teams to analyse data on needs and to standardise data and vulnerability analysis
·         Work with the M&E Team and project staff at Area level to develop systems for capturing and managing data on beneficiaries as well as relevant output and outcome indicators.
·         Assist Projects staff to develop templates for M&E data capture throughout the project cycle.
·         Support in training for NRC and partner organisation on relevant aspects of data management.
·         Assist in data audits to identify issues with data quality, reliability and relevance, and communicate problem areas to the M&E Coordinator.
·         Support CCs staff at area level to create and maintain databases and spreadsheets that meet NRC’s M&E and donors’ requirements.
·         Support in implementation of complaints and feedback mechanism in the area office
·         Perform any other task assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Qualifications
·         University degree preferably in statistics, economics, IT or other relevant discipline
·         Minimum 3 years of previous job experience relevant to the function or in data management, statistics, analysis.
·         Advanced MS Excel skills and experience of working with MS Access is required. Previous experience of working with SPSS, STATA, Epi Info and R is desirable.
·         Candidates with skills and skills in salesforce administration will have an added advantage.
·         Good understanding of data and information needs for programme management and decision making.
·         Strong data interpretation skills, report writing, and data presentation
·         Experience of providing training and capacity building to staff.
·         Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
·         Proficiency in English is essential
Education field
·         Maths / Stats / Physics
Education level
·         College / University, Bachelor’s degree
Personal qualities
·         Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
·         Positive and professional attitude
·         Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
·         Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
·         Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Language
English
Duty station: Dadaab
Contract period is up to December 2019 with possibility of extension. Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the NRC Office in Dadaab.