The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in
helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally
displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and
offers assistance within the shelter, education, emergency food security, legal
assistance, and water,sanitation and hygiene sectors.
The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs
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.
Logistics Officer
Project Officer
Project Assistant
The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when a crisis occurs
Logistics Officer
The Logistics Officer is responsible
for the logistics at the Dadaab field office.
Job description
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Implement and train staff in NRC’s
logistics policies and procedures at office level
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Ensure compliance with NRC’s
Logistics Handbook, other NRC policies and donor requirements in all procedures
and processes
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Provide anti-corruption, transparency
and cost efficiency focus in all processes (e.g. in procurement, vehicle
management, asset management)
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Training and development of logistics
team at office level
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Ensure safe and efficient transport
of staff and materials/goods
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Prepare, check and share plans,
records and reports as required (e.g. status reports, inventory lists)
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Implement a filing system/archives
according to procedures
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Supervision of works for payment
satisfaction
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Conduct spot checks
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Conduct periodic stock counts
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Oversee the receiving, storage and
dispatching of supplies and project materials to the respective camps.
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Oversee the warehouse operations to
ensure stock security, adherence to policies, process, procedures and
guidelines
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Ensure that all records including
inventory lists, stock cards of NRC items and equipment are updated and easily
available to authorised users.
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Ensure that the periodic inventory
report is prepared as required internally by NRC and/or by Donors I.e. Monthly,
quarterly, yearly
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Ensure effective and efficient
logistics support for daily area operation including procurement
and Supplies, all being implemented in accordance within the policies and
standard as well as approved budget.
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Ensure that at all times the
warehouses are clean and tidy.
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Assign duties, supervise and appraise
section staff.
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Any other duty assigned by the
supervisor.
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Oversee all fleet related activities,
spare parts fuel as well as vehicle maintenance
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Share all fleet monthly reports
(fuel, repairs etc.)
Qualifications
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Diploma/degree in Logistics
Management
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Diploma in stores management and
stock control.
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Minimum of 5 years of relevant work
experience
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Experience from working as a
Logistics Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
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Previous experience from working in
complex and volatile contexts
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Documented results related to the
position’s responsibilities
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Knowledge about own manager
skills/profile
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Fluency in English, both written and
verbal
Education field
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Logistics
Education level
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College / University, Bachelor’s
degree
Personal qualities
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Planning and delivering results
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Empowering and building trust
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Communicating with impact and respect
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Handling insecure environment
Language
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English
We offer
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.
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.
Miscellaneous info
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Travel: Some travelling must be
expected
Project Officer
The purpose of the Project Officer
position is to support the day-to-day implementation of Information,
Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) projects in Dadaab camps. The Project
Officer is responsible for supporting the implementation of information, legal
counselling and legal assistance services in Dadaab camps and surrounding host
communities and supporting programme development through assessments,
stakeholder engagement and coordination. This includes the development of
information dissemination and outreach strategies within relevant ICLA thematic
areas of legal identity, housing, land and property rights and livelihoods and
self-reliance opportunities. The Project Officer is also responsible for
supporting the provision of counselling and legal assistance in line with NRCs
procedures that ensure quality delivery of programmes. The Project Officer with
support from the ICLA Project Coordinator will identify and carry out relevant
capacity building and training opportunities both within NRC and with partners
and other stakeholders. The Officer will also undertake legal analysis of the
situation of refugees and host community located in the Dadaab camp complex and
identify gaps for NRC intervention and programming within the ICLA thematic
areas. The Officer will work within the integrated programming approach to
ensure that ICLA activities are mainstreamed within all other NRC projects in
Dadaab.
Responsibilities
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Ensure compliance with NRC policies,
guidelines and standards
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Ensure compliance with ICLA CC
strategy, tools, handbooks, guidelines and standards
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Responsible for implementation of
relevant technical activities in the ICLA project in Dadaab
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Responsible for tracking of financial
expenditures of the project
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Provide technical support and
capacity building towards project staff
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Ensure relevant data collection and
produce reports and analysis as required
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Assess, promote and document ideas
for technical improvement and further program development options
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Represent NRC in relevant coordination
forums and build relationships with key stakeholders
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Management and oversight of ICLA
services for beneficiaries.
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Ensure proper budget monitoring and
efficient utilization of funds.
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Support ICLA project assistants
carrying out counselling services and build their capacity to undertake quality
counselling. Ensure cases are processed in a timely manner according to case
management and client handling procedures. Ensure case management and
monitoring tools are maintained.
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Support and manage the referrals
process for beneficiaries in need of legal services to legal aid
partners/consultants and to Somalia ICLA teams for cases that require legal
assistance on return.
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Oversee the quality of legal services
being provided in Dadaab.
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Conduct awareness training and
training activities for communities, government officials and NGOs on ICLA
thematic areas, support coordination with all relevant stakeholders in Dadaab
and partner organisations through developing working relationships and
attending coordination opportunities.
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Plan, organize and conduct activities
within the ICLA thematic areas using ICLA guidelines
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Prepare quality activity and donor
reports within NRC standards and donors’ reporting requirements
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Conduct legal research as required.
Regularly collate information on government and NGO policies pertaining to
refugees and monitor the general context through regular field access to
identify issues affecting refugees which relate to ICLA themes.
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Assist in strategic review;
monitoring and evaluation activities and identification of other relevant ICLA
activities.
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Contribute to development of donor
proposals for funding
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Contribute to the development of
NRC’s Country strategy, action plan and activities plan and priorities in the
ICLA sector.
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Perform any other relevant tasks as
assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
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University degree in law, political
science, social science or other relevant discipline.
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Minimum 5 years humanitarian
experience with refugees/internally displaced persons (IDPs) at field level with
an NGO or other international organization.
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Good understanding of the refugee
context in Kenya
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Knowledge of international refugee
law and national law applicable to refugees
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Knowledge of SPHERE standards and
durable solutions
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Knowledge of community outreach,
counselling and legal aid service provision
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Experience in PCM, M&E reporting
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Technical experience in delivery of
training, client management including information, counselling and legal
assistance and case management
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Experience from working as a Project
Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
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Good understanding of protection
mainstreaming
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Demonstrated experience on advocacy
work for refugee issues in Kenya
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Previous experience from working in
complex and volatile contexts
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Documented results related to the
position’s responsibilities
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Knowledge of English (Written &
Spoken). Knowledge of Somali an asset
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Excellent report writing skills
Education field
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Law
Education level
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College / University, Bachelor’s
degree
Personal qualities
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Planning and delivering results
·
Empowering and building trust
·
Communicating with impact and respect
·
Handling insecure environment
Language
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English
We offer
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.
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.
Project Assistant
The purpose of the ICLA Project
Assistant position is to support the day-to-day implementation of Information,
Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) projects in Dadaab camps. The ICLA Project
Assistant is responsible for supporting the provision of legal counselling and
legal assistance services to refugees and host community. The Assistant will
also support provision of information and outreach services and the roll out of
identified technical training opportunities in line with ICLA’s thematic focus
areas.
Responsibilities
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Adhere to NRC policies, tools,
handbooks and guidelines.
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As guided by the Project Officer,
generally work to support ICLA projects by ensuring that project activities are
implemented in accordance with project agreements
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Prepare and develop weekly, monthly
and other status reports as required by management
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Ensure proper filing of documents and
keeping of records
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Assess, promote and document ideas
for technical improvement and further program development options
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Ensure that projects target
beneficiaries most in need, and explore and assess new and better ways to
assist.
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Promote the rights of
refugees/returnees in line with advocacy strategy
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Adherence to NRC Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines in relation to provision of information,
counseling, legal assistance and referral activities.
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Provision of direct counseling and
legal assistance services by ICLA in Dadaab camp complex and coordination with
legal aid partners on complementary services.
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Supporting the provision of internal
referrals from other ICLA/NRC core competencies for refugees in need of
counselling and legal assistance services.
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Preparation of client intake and case
management forms for counseling and legal assistance services and ensure
confidentiality of client data.
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Regular liaison with legal
partners/legal aid providers on case management for ICLA beneficiaries.
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Preparation of referral forms for
referrals to external partners and ICLA Somalia.
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Support the conducting of awareness
raising, capacity building and training activities for communities, government
officials and NGOs on ICLA thematic areas including housing, land and property
rights, Legal & Civil Documentation & Employment Laws
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Prepare and compile weekly, monthly
and mid and end term reports.
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Supervise relevant NRC community
staff supporting project activities.
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Participate in ICLA continuous
assessments, mapping and investigation and supervise data collection during
ICLA surveys and assessments
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Any other tasks as assigned by line
manager.
Qualifications
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University degree in law, political
science, social science or other relevant discipline. Diploma with experience
will be considered.
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Minimum 3 years humanitarian
experience with refugees/internally displaced persons (IDPs) at field level
with an NGO or other international organization.
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Good understanding of the Dadaab
context.
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Experience in reporting, client
management, case studies and research.
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Knowledge on SSPS and other data
management systems
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Experience from working as a Project
Assistant in a humanitarian/recovery context
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Previous experience from working in
complex and volatile contexts
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Documented results related to the
position’s responsibilities
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Strong communication, analytical and negotiation
skills.
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Interpersonal skills and ability to
work with minimal supervision
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Proven skills in report writing
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Advanced computer skills; Word,
Excel, Power point,
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Knowledge of English and knowledge of
Somali is an asset
Education field
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Law
Education level
·
College / University, Bachelor’s
degree
Personal qualities
·
Handling insecure environment
·
Planning and delivering results
·
Empowering and building trust
·
Communicating with impact and respect
Language
·
English
We offer
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.
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.