Lutheran World Federation / Department for World Service Kenya
Program is seeking to recruit Kenyan nationals for the following positions:
1. Area Coordinator
The Area Coordinator (AC) will based in Dadaab and shall be responsible to and report directly to the Programs Coordinator in Nairobi for the carrying out of his/her duties.
This is a senior professional position, which requires effective diplomacy plus
critical, analytical, facilitative and communication skills as well as
representational and management skills.1. Area Coordinator
The Area Coordinator (AC) will based in Dadaab and shall be responsible to and report directly to the Programs Coordinator in Nairobi for the carrying out of his/her duties.
Guided by the DWS Country Strategy, the AC’s functions and responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following;
More specifically the duties and responsibilities shall include the following:
- Responsible
for management of all issues relating to the project cycle in accordance
with the project agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), with
related agencies and back donors.
- To
be responsible for the supervision and training of those staff responsible
to him/her in the proper conduct of their duties.
- Maintain
close collaboration with partners, including UNHCR, Government of Kenya
line Ministries, other agencies, and host and refugee community leaders at
all times and phases of the project.
- Ensure
adherence to the existing policy documents (and manuals)
- To
ensure that project proposals, monitoring & evaluation activities,
progress reports and other documentation relating to ‘project cycle’
matters are developed, finalized and submitted to the Program Coordinator
within the relevant time frame.
- Conduct
regular field visits to ensure close supervision, monitoring and
coordination of activities and update the Program Coordinator.
- Ensuring
that things get done and activities are implemented with quality and
according to given deadlines
- To
participate in meetings and other official missions as a representative
for the LWF Dadaab Projects.
- To
be a member of the Dadaab Project Management Team and the Joint Management
Team that meets quarterly.
- Any
other duties as assigned by direct supervisor
Professional Qualifications
- Relevant
University degree
Relevant Experience and skills
- Several
years of experience at management level
Personal attributes
- You
must be a people-oriented person,
- Well
experienced in managing highly competent staff,
- Able
to build and maintain good working relationships with refugees,
communities, partners, donors and other agencies is a key competence.
- Strong
manager who is also listening to and involving your staff..
- Able
to do many different things at the same time,
- Personal
integrity is very important.
- Respect
and appreciate working with people from different cultures, ethnic
backgrounds, religions and nationalities.
2. Program Officer: LWF Humanitarian Emergency Team East &
Central Africa
The LWF Humanitarian Emergency Team is based in Nairobi and responsible for implementation of the LWF emergency response strategy in Eastern and Central Africa.
The team will have core competences in regards to emergency response and scaling up of ongoing response, emergency preparedness, risk reduction and rapid assessment of emergencies. It is envisaged that more than 50% of the time will be spent outside Kenya.
The Programme Officer will, under the Team Leader, be responsible to plan, implement and scale up emergency response operations through various sectors including WASH, Shelter, Camp Management and Protection.
Liaise with partners, coordinate the LWF response with other actors and ensure that implementation is coordinated with the LWF country program in respective country (when applicable).
He/She is expected to play a leading role in the practical aspects of emergency response.
The Programme Officer shall have the capacity to assess/respond to emergencies in countries were the LWF already have a presence (scale up/start up under the oversight of the respective Country Representative), as well as capacity to assess/respond to emergencies in other countries in the region.
The incumbent will also be involved in training of staff on emergency preparedness and response, contingency planning and rapid assessments.
Professional Qualifications
The LWF Humanitarian Emergency Team is based in Nairobi and responsible for implementation of the LWF emergency response strategy in Eastern and Central Africa.
The team will have core competences in regards to emergency response and scaling up of ongoing response, emergency preparedness, risk reduction and rapid assessment of emergencies. It is envisaged that more than 50% of the time will be spent outside Kenya.
The Programme Officer will, under the Team Leader, be responsible to plan, implement and scale up emergency response operations through various sectors including WASH, Shelter, Camp Management and Protection.
Liaise with partners, coordinate the LWF response with other actors and ensure that implementation is coordinated with the LWF country program in respective country (when applicable).
He/She is expected to play a leading role in the practical aspects of emergency response.
The Programme Officer shall have the capacity to assess/respond to emergencies in countries were the LWF already have a presence (scale up/start up under the oversight of the respective Country Representative), as well as capacity to assess/respond to emergencies in other countries in the region.
The incumbent will also be involved in training of staff on emergency preparedness and response, contingency planning and rapid assessments.
Professional Qualifications
- A
University degree in social science including disaster management/
international relations from a recognized university.
Relevant experience and competencies
- 5
years of experience in I/NGO’s.
- Experience
in conducting needs assessments and setting up new programmes in emergency
setting.
- Knowledge
of different sectors including WASH, Shelter, Camp Management and
Protection.
- Experience
in training of staff.
- Knowledge
of DRR, HAP, Rights Based Approach and other humanitarian principles and
approaches.
- Proven,
documented practical field experience from more than one country in East
and Central Africa will be an important aspect.
- All
persons must be able to travel, frequently, with very short notice and be
able and willing to stay out of the home base for several weeks or even
months at a time.
LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of
gender, race or religious affiliation.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current/former employment.
They should reach the undersigned by close of business on 2nd May, 2012:
C/o Office Administrator,
P.O. Box 40870, GPO-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya
or e-mail to: hrlwfkenya.acdadaab@gmail.com
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current/former employment.
They should reach the undersigned by close of business on 2nd May, 2012:
C/o Office Administrator,
P.O. Box 40870, GPO-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya
or e-mail to: hrlwfkenya.acdadaab@gmail.com
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted