The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Kenya serves
vulnerable populations in the Turkana and Garissa regions as well as in
Eastleigh, Nairobi.
The IRC implements programs in the areas of comprehensive primary health care, nutrition, protection, peace building, water and sanitation and hygiene (WASH), HIV/AIDS prevention, response to gender based violence, disaster risk reduction (DRR), livelihoods and governance.
Applications are invited for the positions of:
1. Livelihoods Assistant - GarissaThe IRC implements programs in the areas of comprehensive primary health care, nutrition, protection, peace building, water and sanitation and hygiene (WASH), HIV/AIDS prevention, response to gender based violence, disaster risk reduction (DRR), livelihoods and governance.
Applications are invited for the positions of:
The IRC Kenya is launching an emergency/early recovery livelihoods program in drought-affected areas of Jarajilla Division of Fafi district and is looking to recruit a Livelihoods program assistant.
The Livelihoods Assistant will assist the Senior Livelihoods Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Livelihoods program in Fafi district in collaboration with a local NGO partner.
He/She will directly work with the partner as well as community leaders, beneficiary groups, Government of Kenya (GoK) staff and other NGOs to ensure high quality standards in project implementation and provide guidance and support to the project activities.
Key Responsibilities
The Livelihoods Assistant will work with local primary stakeholders and partners.
Specifically undertake the following responsibilities;
- Under
the supervision of the Senior Livelihoods Manager, provide
capacity-building and technical support to partner NGOs and community
leaders
- Carry
out regular field visits to all project areas to implement, supervise and
monitor project implementation activities.
- Assist
the Senior Livelihoods Manager in the preparation of progress reports of
all components of livelihood interventions.
- Assist
the Livelihood Manager in creating and monitoring activity plans
- Assist
in data collection from community and partners and consolidation of data
for monitoring project performance indicators and reporting progress
against target achievements
- Assist
in proper documentation of all activities to ensure accountability at all
stages
- Ensure
that the implementation process considers cross-cutting issues such as
gender equity, community participation and cultural acceptance
- Ensure
that community mobilization, targeting, identification and registration of
beneficiaries is conducted according to criteria and objectives agreed
upon with Senior Livelihoods Manager and in line with program objectives
- Participate
in needs assessments, market analysis, and regular monitoring of
livelihood operations.
- Ensure
regular coordination and planning meetings with local actors/ partners
- Establish
and maintain good working relationships with the relevant government line
ministries and departments at district and division levels, community
based leaders and community structures.
- Ensure
smooth and transparent flow of information from partners to the local
communities.
- Follow
all IRC security protocols.
- Assist
in other relevant duties as identified and assigned by the Senior
Livelihoods Manager
Required qualifications
- Relevant
education in development studies, Diploma in Agriculture
or Livestock Production or rural development related fields
- Experience
of working in Food Security/ Livelihood projects preferably with National
or International NGOs
- Experience
in assessment methodologies, organizing and implementation of livestock
health/re-stocking and community based targeting
- Proven
planning, report writing and monitoring skills
- Excellent
communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English and an
understanding of Somali culture
- Knowledge
of Fafi community and their context, history and dynamics
- Somali
language preferred
2. Water / Construction Engineer - Garissa
The IRC Kenya is looking to recruit a Water/ Construction Engineer to oversee implementation of water and construction components of its Livelihoods and Health programs in Jarajilla Division of Fafi district, including construction/rehabilitation of water storage facilities, milk marketing facilities, latrines and medical waste pits.
The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience of water source installation and maintenance, latrine and waste pit construction, trough and water storage structures shallow well rehabilitation, and social survey techniques as well as general knowledge of construction.
The position is based in Garissa and involves frequent field trips.
Key Tasks:
The IRC Kenya is looking to recruit a Water/ Construction Engineer to oversee implementation of water and construction components of its Livelihoods and Health programs in Jarajilla Division of Fafi district, including construction/rehabilitation of water storage facilities, milk marketing facilities, latrines and medical waste pits.
The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience of water source installation and maintenance, latrine and waste pit construction, trough and water storage structures shallow well rehabilitation, and social survey techniques as well as general knowledge of construction.
The position is based in Garissa and involves frequent field trips.
Key Tasks:
- Ensure
timely implementation of all aspects of the water and construction
components of the livelihoods and health programs
- Liaise
on a regular basis with relevant ministry representatives and other
international and national actors in order to ensure effective
coordination of all activities
- Create
and follow activity and spending plans in transparent manner
- Provide
designs for construction/ rehabilitation of water storage facilities
troughs); milk storage/ preservation and marketing structures; latrines;
and health facilities waste pits.
- Obtain
all statutory approvals for constructions
- Hire
and supervise contractors for all constructions
- Train
community resource people (water committees) on sound water management
practices and maintenance of water storage facilities
- Train
health facility staff on maintenance of latrines and waste pits
- Ensure
accurate and timely reporting of project activities
- In
collaboration with the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Manager, work with communities
to develop DRR strategies
- Ensure
cross-program integration, learning, sharing and adoption of best
practices from other IRC activities and teams
- Undertake
and implement basic baseline data and monitoring activities with respect
to program activities
- Ensure
effective integration and mainstreaming of gender in all programs
- Produce
accurate procurement documents for logistics
- Keep
accurate records of project materials used for the project and their costs
- Follow
all IRC security protocols
- Undertake
any other activities as required to fulfil the requirements of IRC
programs.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Water Engineering, Civil Engineering or Geology.
- At
least five years of prior professional experience in a water related position
- Experience
hiring and overseeing contractors
- Experience
in mechanical and electrical maintenance of generators and pumps and water
storage structures
- Operational
knowledge of Microsoft Office software
- Excellent
interpersonal and time management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous
work experience with an NGO
- Previous
training experience
- Previous
experience working directly with communities.
- Previous
experience liaising with government
- Previous
work experience in an emergency environment
- Knowledge
of Codan Radios and radio procedures
- Somali
language preferred.
3. Finance Assistant - Lodwar
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Finance Officer, the Finance Assistant will be responsible for ensuring IRC systems and procedures of internal controls are followed when committing financial transactions in Lodwar to ensure that there is always enough cash support program activities.
He/she will maintain high levels of discipline and integrity in fiscal operations.
Responsibilities:
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Finance Officer, the Finance Assistant will be responsible for ensuring IRC systems and procedures of internal controls are followed when committing financial transactions in Lodwar to ensure that there is always enough cash support program activities.
He/she will maintain high levels of discipline and integrity in fiscal operations.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain
petty cash at the set limit ensuring no cash shortage at all times
- Ensure
that all cash payments are fully supported and are authorized at set
limits as per IRC Kenya delineation chart before disbursement
- Prepare
the petty cash upload spreadsheets to upload stage ready for review
- Monitor
and track cash advanced to program and support staff on a monthly basis
ensuring that liquidation reports are prepared and correction journals
prepared ready for review by finance officer/manager
- Perform
supervised petty cash counts every Friday, month end and as requested
during supervision events
- Ensure
that all cash received is duly receipted, coded and promptly banked
- Rubber
stamping ‘paid’ on all documents once cash vouchers are signed and cash
disbursed and before filing
- Maintain
an organized and well documented (all files must be labeled properly and
visibly) and sequential filing system for all cash disbursement vouchers
- Ensure
that files with original documentations are sent to Nairobi on a monthly
basis and duplicate files are maintained for field use.
- Might
be assigned to perform other tasks in other IRC field office as per the
needs of the organization
Required qualifications, experience and skills
- Minimum
CPA II qualification
- Candidates
who pursued Kenya Accounting Technicians Course (KATC) as a foundation
course will have an added advantage.
- Should
be a member of a recognized professional accountancy body.
- Knowledge
of best accounting practices – Income Tax, VAT Regulations; at least three
years of prior professional experience in a similar post
- Knowledge
of Microsoft Office applications and other accounting software
- Ability
to work independently in a rapidly changing professional environment with
a view towards establishing administrative procedures and protocol that
will ensure optimal functioning of the operation
- Excellent
interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
- Fluency
in spoken and written English
- Fluency
in Turkana language will be an added advantage
Please
apply at www.rescue.org/careers on or before 26th December 2011
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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 or 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 or disability.
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