Danish Refugee Council has been implementing the Restoration of Farm Infrastructure and Rural Livelihoods Project in Molo and Kuresoi Districts in the Rift Valley Province in Partnership with the Ministry of State for Special Programs. In an effort to expand its scope and coverage, DRC seeks to fill the following positions for the Kenya Program.
1. Head of Sub Offices
(2): To supervise and provide managerial oversight, leadership
and assistance to the field staff; Strengthen communication channels and networking with local
authorities and other stakeholders and ensure good relations are maintained; To regularly monitor
project implementation, related expenditure and periodic reporting as may be required. This is a field
position and the job holder will be expected to spend 80% of the time conducting on-site supervision
and coordinating shelter construction and livelihood activities in the designated DRC field office
Requirements: University degree in Social Sciences, Public Administration, or related field; At least(2): To supervise and provide managerial oversight, leadership
and assistance to the field staff; Strengthen communication channels and networking with local
authorities and other stakeholders and ensure good relations are maintained; To regularly monitor
project implementation, related expenditure and periodic reporting as may be required. This is a field
position and the job holder will be expected to spend 80% of the time conducting on-site supervision
and coordinating shelter construction and livelihood activities in the designated DRC field office
3 years’ Project Management experience with an NGO.
2. Shelter Supervisors (3):
Responsible for organizing the building works, training local artisans
and supervising builders. Monitoring the quality of building materials and reporting on shelter
activities.
and supervising builders. Monitoring the quality of building materials and reporting on shelter
activities.
Requirements: Higher Diploma in construction technology. At least 2 year’s experience in supervision
of construction projects.
of construction projects.
3. Livelihood/Group Savings and Loans Officer
(1): Responsible for the implementation
and supervision of re-establishment of economic activities in targeted IDP resettlement areas in the
Rift Valley, Mobilizing and training IDPs on Group Savings and Loans
Requirements: Degree in Community Development or Business Administration. At least three years
experience in similar position, and experience in Group Savings and Loan Methodology.
(1): Responsible for the implementation
and supervision of re-establishment of economic activities in targeted IDP resettlement areas in the
Rift Valley, Mobilizing and training IDPs on Group Savings and Loans
Requirements: Degree in Community Development or Business Administration. At least three years
experience in similar position, and experience in Group Savings and Loan Methodology.
4. Logistics and Procurement Assistants
(2): Responsible for all the logistics/
procurement functions in the DRC Field Office in liaison with the Regional Procurement Manager.
This includes fleet and supply chain management in accordance with DRC and donor standards.
Requirements: Higher Diploma in Logistics or Purchasing and supplies from a recognized institution
with at least 3-years work experience.
(2): Responsible for all the logistics/
procurement functions in the DRC Field Office in liaison with the Regional Procurement Manager.
This includes fleet and supply chain management in accordance with DRC and donor standards.
Requirements: Higher Diploma in Logistics or Purchasing and supplies from a recognized institution
with at least 3-years work experience.
5. Human Resources Officer
(1): Responsible for management of the human resources
functions in the Kenya programme. This includes reviewing the existing HR policies in liaison with the
Regional HR Manager, enlightening staff on the policies and maintains staff records.
Requirements: Degree in Human Resource Management. Two years working experience in a similar
position.
(1): Responsible for management of the human resources
functions in the Kenya programme. This includes reviewing the existing HR policies in liaison with the
Regional HR Manager, enlightening staff on the policies and maintains staff records.
Requirements: Degree in Human Resource Management. Two years working experience in a similar
position.
6. Finance & Administration Assistant
(1): To provide financial and administrative
services at the Field Office and ensure effective and efficient operations. Carry out all bank and cash
transactions, booking of expenses for the field office ensuring proper authorization and coding of
expenses. S/he will ensure compliance to DRC procurement procedures
(1): To provide financial and administrative
services at the Field Office and ensure effective and efficient operations. Carry out all bank and cash
transactions, booking of expenses for the field office ensuring proper authorization and coding of
expenses. S/he will ensure compliance to DRC procurement procedures
Requirements: CPA II with three years work experience in a similar role preferably in humanitarian
sector.
sector.
Applicants are invited to submit their applications which should include a 1-page cover letter clearly stating
their qualifications and why they are interested in the post together with an updated CV. Applications to be
sent to drcjobs@drckenya.org, clearly indicating the position applied for as the subject heading.
Please note all positions are on 6 month contract with possibility of extension.
Deadline for receiving applications is Wednesday December 22, 2010.their qualifications and why they are interested in the post together with an updated CV. Applications to be
sent to drcjobs@drckenya.org, clearly indicating the position applied for as the subject heading.
Please note all positions are on 6 month contract with possibility of extension.
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