NGO Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya – ICRC

ICRC Regional Delegation in Nairobi is recruiting an experienced, highly motivated and qualified person to fill the position of:


Learning and Development Course Administrator
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance.
It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles. The ICRC’s Regional Delegation in Nairobi co-ordinates the institution’s humanitarian activities in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti.
Overall Responsibility: The Course Administrator (SAFE) provides all aspects of administrative, logistic and organizational support for the SAFE (Security Awareness and Field Experience) courses in Africa. (S)he also maintains records of staff in need of training and those who have already done the course.
Tasks and Responsibilities
·         S/he provides efficient and timely technical and administrative support to course participants and facilitators;
·         Manages the receiving and processing of training applications, preparation and follow up on course details;
·         Responsible for preparation of training materials with the trainers;
·         Processes invoices in accordance with financial rules and provides data breakdown;
·         Ensuring the records of course completions and training records /statistical information are updated;
·         Responsible in ensuring a coherent archiving system.
Minimum Requirements and Competencies
·         University Degree or professional certification from a recognized institution or any related discipline;
·         Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in an administrative or administrative assistant role;
·         Good knowledge of information systems, financial, administration and event organisation;
·         Fluent command of English and French;
·         Excellent command of digital learning tools;
·         MUST be Computer Proficient.


Trainer / Learning Facilitator for the ICRC’S In-House Humanitarian Leadership and Management School (HLMS)
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance. It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.
The ICRC’s Regional Delegation in Nairobi co-ordinates the institution’s humanitarian activities in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti. The ICRC Learning and Development Regional Unit in Nairobi covers staff member learning needs in Africa.
Overall Responsibility
The trainer / learning facilitator is an active member of the ICRC’s global Humanitarian Leadership and Management School (HLMS) team, based in Nairobi.
S/he facilitates HLMS Modules and contributes to the design and modification of the learning content.
The HLMS trainer / learning facilitator actively supports and assists participants from ICRC representations in Africa and elsewhere in their leadership learning process via reflective practice and learning, aiming to root adapted behaviours within their working environment.
Tasks and Responsibilities
·         S/he initiates and animates online discussions amongst cohort members of each Module on the HLMS platform;
·         Delivers and co-facilitates course content of HLMS Modules 1 and 2 in the ICRC LnD Regional Units in Nairobi, Dakar, Bangkok and Amman;
·         Facilitates group work, discussions, exercises and reflection of the cohorts around any of the topics within a Module and around the key messages of each session;
·         Guides participants through the process of integrating relevant learning highlights within their working situation;
·         Shares significant learning outcomes and lessons learnt with other HLMS team members;
·         Engages in constant and proactive updating and modification of the sessions;
·         Actively participates in the HLMS Global meetings and other fora.
Minimum Requirements and Competencies
·         University degree (preferably Master’s) in leadership, adult education, or other relevant discipline;
·         Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in learning and development as a trainer/facilitator;
·         Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in managing and leading teams or programs, coaching and/or HR functions;

·         Experience in leadership and management development design;
·         Competence in training design and delivery.
·         Fluency in French would be a definite advantage.

Learning and Development Facilitator
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance.
It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.
The ICRC’s Regional Delegation in Nairobi co-ordinates the institution’s humanitarian activities in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti.
Can you captivate an audience?
Do you have what it takes to keep participants spellbound?
Are you our new Learning Facilitator?
The Regional Delegation in Nairobi is seeking to fill one full-time learning facilitator position as soon as possible.
Under the supervision of the Head of the Learning and Development Unit for Africa, the trainer facilitates in-house staff training courses in Kenya and throughout Africa, both independently and in cooperation with other trainers of the unit.
Overall Responsibility: To pilot, facilitate, review and update Staff Intergration Programme (SIP), in line with Institutional Priorities and Requirements. To support and co-facilitate other institutional courses according to specific needs.
Tasks and Responsibilities
·         Organise and conduct institutional and ad hoc courses;
·         Based on request, organise and conduct security courses for ICRC staff;
·         Carries out training needs analysis (TNA);
·         Develop course content in accordance with learning and development module designs;
·         Engage in participant follow up before and after Face -to-face training sessions.
Minimum Requirements and Competencies
·         Bachelor’s degree or Master’s in Communication, Acting/Drama, Education, Social Sciences, Business or Psychology;
·         5 years’ experience in adult training methodology;
·         Must have fluent knowledge of spoken and written English and French;
·         Fluent command of other languages, especially Arabic or Portuguese are a major asset;
·         Certificate in Training of Trainers from a recognised institution or equivalent;
·         Training experience is an important asset;
·         Available for frequent travel in the region and beyond, including irregular working hours;
·         MUST be Computer Proficient, with excellent knowledge of power point.
Application
The interested candidates should submit their applications on or before the 24th May 2019 at 4:30 pm with the CV, motivation letter, including references details, supporting documents and current and expected remuneration to
ICRC Nairobi Delegation,
HR Department
via: E-mail: nai_hrrec_services@icrc.org
The reference Learning & Development Facilitator must be stated in the application to be valid. If you do not clearly state the position for which you are applying & attach the required certificates & other supporting documents, your application may not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ICRC does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are free for all candidates and no one should require any payment or compensation during the recruitment process. May the candidate be asked for any fee, he/she must report to ICRC HR Department through the recruitment contact.