International Medical
Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving
lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and
development programs.
Its mission is to
improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities
that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide.
By offering training
and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at
highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency
situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care
systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
Monitoring and Evaluation
(M & E) Specialist
International Medical
Corps is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) Specialist for a
proposed USAID-funded Kenya Arid Lands Disaster Risk Reduction – WASH Program
in Kenya.
This is a two-year
cooperative agreement with an aim of assisting the Kenyan government and
communities to increase resilience to drought and flash floods while
simultaneously increasing access to improved water supply and sanitation
services, and improving hygiene behaviors, for poor and vulnerable populations
in the arid counties of Kenya.
Program objectives
include
(i) increasing water
storage capacity in arid lands, through improving natural and artificial
storage,
(ii) improving WASH
conditions at health facilities and nutrition centers frequently utilized
during emergency response and
(iii) improving access
to safe drinking water sources, improving access to and usage of point of use
water treatment products, promote good hygiene behaviors and use of sanitation
facilities as a means of reducing diarrheal disease in areas with recurrent
emergency levels of malnutrition and around areas of improved water storage.”
Under the guidance and
supervision of the Director of Monitoring and Evaluation, the Monitoring and
Evaluation Specialist’s main responsibility is to support the effective and
efficient management and implementation of the DRR – WASH programme through
driving development results planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting in line
with the donor and organizational requirements.
The incumbent will
develop and deploy Monitoring and Evaluation tools and will ensure that proper
monitoring and evaluation is carried out at outcome level and will provide
input to extracting and capturing lessons learned.
The Monitoring and
Evaluation Specialist will also provide support to the donor reporting to
ensure that reports cover outcome indicators and strategic information on
results and impact of interventions.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Under the supervision
of the Director of Monitoring and Evaluation, the Monitoring and Evaluation
Specialist will:
- Prepare
detailed performance monitoring and evaluation plans for the program, in
collaboration with the relevant WASH officers, coordinators and Technical
Director;
- Develop
and implement appropriate tools for data collection, collation and
analysis for the program;
- Oversee
data collection to ensure high-quality results for learning and donor
reporting – both at the field and at the central level;
- Oversee
data entry and analysis, ensuring a high degree of accuracy;
- Ensure
the timely submission of all internal and external reports;
- Work
closely with consortium team members to ensure compliance with
programmatic targets and deliverables;
- Oversee
evaluations, the writing of evaluation reports, and dissemination of
results and recommendations;
- Ensure
that M&E data is incorporated into program planning and review
processes on a monthly basis;
- Provide
technical guidance to the consortium team through regular meetings and
site visits to the field; ensure adequate staff capacity building; conduct
trainings and workshops as appropriate;
- Provide
advice to the team and stakeholders strategies to improve program
components and activities;
- Support
the development of project proposals – particularly performance monitoring
plans and M&E sections;
- Conduct
regular technical assessments and monitoring visits to the program sites
throughout Kenya;
- Perform
other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
- Degree-level
qualification in Social Science, Public Health, International Health,
Development Studies or a related field, including studies relating to
research and statistical analysis; Master’s degree highly preferred;
- At
least five years’ experience managing M&E in an international NGO
context;
- In-depth
knowledge of USAID programmatic, compliance and reporting requirements;
knowledge of other donors such as OFDA, ECHO and UN agencies would be an
asset;
- Demonstrated
experience in applying quantitative and qualitative/participatory research
methods;
- Ability
to write clearly and concisely and to translate complex concepts into
non-technical language;
- Operational
knowledge of WASH and DRR programming, gender principles, and community
level programming as they apply to development work;
- Prior
experience in working in a consortium of NGOs and a multidisciplinary team
is an asset;
- Proven
ability to write technical reports, reviews, program/project documents,
concept notes/proposals and conduct presentations by clearly
formulating/articulating positions on issues and defending
recommendations;
- Capacity
to build the research and M&E skills of colleagues and community
members;
- Excellent
communication skills, including fluency in oral and written English;
- Proficiency
in using standard computer software, especially MS Office programs;
- Proficiency
in using statistical analysis software, such as SPSS;
- Ability
to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to meet deadlines under
pressure;
- Highly
flexible, and able to live/work in a challenging and highly demanding
context; Able to work in remote field sites – sometimes for extended
periods – with limited comforts;
Confirmation of appointment is contingent on International
Medical Corps and its consortium partners successfully being selected for the
award.
Qualified candidates
should submit applications by-email only including C.V. and contact details of
3 referees not later than Sunday 26th August 2012 to the HR Manager –
KenyaJobs@InternationalMedicalCorps.org
Any attachments apart
from the above mentioned will lead to disqualification of the application.
Please indicate the
position you are applying for in the subject line.
Finance Manager
International Medical
Corps is seeking a Finance Manager for a proposed USAID-funded Kenya Arid Lands
Disaster Risk Reduction – WASH Program in Kenya.
This is a two-year
cooperative agreement with an aim of assisting the Kenyan government and
communities to increase resilience to drought and flash floods while
simultaneously increasing access to improved water supply and sanitation
services, and improving hygiene behaviors, for poor and vulnerable populations
in the arid counties of Kenya. Program objectives include
(i) increasing water
storage capacity in arid lands, through improving natural and artificial
storage,
(ii) improving WASH
conditions at health facilities and nutrition centers frequently utilized
during emergency response and
(iii) improving access
to safe drinking water sources, improving access to and usage of point of use
water treatment products, promote good hygiene behaviors and use of sanitation
facilities as a means of reducing diarrheal disease in areas with recurrent
emergency levels of malnutrition and around areas of improved water storage.”
Under the guidance and
supervision of the Finance Director, the Finance Manager’s main responsibility
is to provide day-to-day financial and administrative support to the DRR-WASH
program including the processing transactions, adhere to donor
regulations and International Medical Corps policies and procedures, reporting,
and assisting in financial analysis.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Under the supervision
of the Finance Director,the Finance Manager Specialist will:
- Perform
the day-to-day accounting operations and financial support in accordance
with donor/client and International Medical Corps internal policies and
procedures;
- Ensure
required preapprovals are secured in advance of incurring an expense;
- Prepare
procurement requests and ensure all approvals are secured and coordinate
with logistics department the delivery of services and goods;
- Account
for procurement transactions to ensure adequate supporting documentation,
accuracy, and control over payments;
- Maintain
accurate financial transactions and grant/contract records;
- Assist
consortium program staff and finance department in meeting donor/client
and internal reporting requirements;
- Prepare
timely and accurate financial reports for submission to donor before the
deadlines and with close coordination with consortium members;
- Ensure
travel approval and other required pre-approvals are secured in advance of
incurring an expense.
- Work on
procurement requests together with Program Officer and logistics, to
ensure all approvals are secured;
- Coordinate
with logistics department the delivery of services and goods;
- Account
for procurement of good and service transactions to ensure adequate
supporting documentation, accuracy, and control over payments;
- Request
payment for goods and services; Preparing wire request for payments with
the support documentation and programmatic approval of consultancy work,
if required;
- Maintain
accurate financial transactions and grant records;
- Prepare
monthly actual to budget expenditures analysis and pipeline;
- Work on
budget preparations and budget realignments;
- Review
of consultancy contracts, service agreements, extension of
contracts/agreements and applicable templates, as required;
- Create
and revise chart of account, when necessary;
- Prepare
tax reports, as applicable;
- Submit
payment requests to donor, as required;
- Ensure
adequate and smooth cash flow; cash count and clearance of petty cash
balances;
- Ensure
that internal control systems are in place in field sites;
- Maintain
frequent communication with Program Staff, Finance and Field office
Finance / Admin staff to ensure finance activities and objectives are
communicated clearly;
- ork
with program and logistics staff to ensure the coordination of programs
are within budgeted targets;
- Interface
with service providers on service delivery, invoicing andprocessing of
payments.
Qualifications and Skills
- A
university degree in Accounting or Business Administration;
- At
least five years’ experience working in finance in an international NGO
context;
- In-depth
knowledge of USAID programmatic, compliance and reporting requirements;
knowledge of other donors such as OFDA, ECHO and UN agencies would be an
asset;
- Prior
experience in working in a consortium of NGOs and a multidisciplinary team
is an asset;
- Proven
ability to write financial reports and conduct presentations by clearly
formulating/articulating positions on issues and defending
recommendations;
- Excellent
communication skills, including fluency in oral and written English;
- Proficiency
in using standard computer software, especially MS Office programs;
- Proficiency
in using statistical analysis software, such as SPSS;
- Ability
to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to meet deadlines under
pressure;
- Highly
flexible, and able to live/work in a challenging and highly demanding
context; Able to work in remote field sites – sometimes for extended
periods – with limited comforts;
Confirmation of appointment is contingent on International
Medical Corps and its consortium partners successfully being selected for the
award.
Qualified candidates
should submit applications by-email only including C.V. and contact details of
3 referees not later than Sunday 26th August 2012 to the HR Manager –
KenyaJobs@InternationalMedicalCorps.org
Any attachments apart
from the above mentioned will lead to disqualification of the application.
Please indicate the
position you are applying for in the subject line.
Chief of Party (COP)
International Medical
Corps is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for a proposed USAID-funded Kenya Arid
Lands Disaster Risk Reduction – WASH Program in Kenya.
This is a two-year
cooperative agreement with an aim of assisting the Kenyan government and
communities to increase resilience to drought and flash floods while
simultaneously increasing access to improved water supply and sanitation
services, and improving hygiene behaviors, for poor and vulnerable populations
in the arid counties of Kenya.
Program objectives
include
(i) increasing water
storage capacity in arid lands, through improving natural and artificial
storage,
(ii) improving WASH
conditions at health facilities and nutrition centers frequently utilized
during emergency response and
(iii) improving access
to safe drinking water sources, improving access to and usage of point of use
water treatment products, promote good hygiene behaviors and use of sanitation
facilities as a means of reducing diarrheal disease in areas with recurrent
emergency levels of malnutrition and around areas of improved water storage.”
The COP will provide
strategic vision and leadership for the program in order to achieve program
goals and objectives, including managing a consortium of five NGOs, managing
the program implementation plan, reporting and analyzing budgets, managing
field officers and staff, and ensuring transparent and effective communication
in the consortium.
The COP will manage
coordination mechanisms with relevant stakeholders, serve as the key liaison
with USAID, HQ, government officials, the private sector, local and
international NGOs, implementing partners, and community members.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Under the supervision
of the Kenya Country Director,the Chief of Party will:
- Act as
the overall lead for the above named DRR - WASH program; oversee the work
of the staff in the program.
- Ensure
that the work of each consortium partner is implemented well and on time.
- Serve
as team leader charged with the day-to-day execution of the program;
undertake the timely deployment of program needs to ensure program success
and attainment of desired results/indicators.
- Oversee
the production, review, analysis, and evaluation of technical reports
including the preparation of technical and programmatic reports to USAID,
implementation plans, abstracts and manuscripts, etc and other relevant
materials and facilitate dissemination of good practices;
- Work
closely with the donor to ensure compliance with programmatic targets and
deliverables;
- Coordinate
and oversee the collection of data and other M&E processes, in
collaboration with the M&E team;
- Actively
identify and pursue new opportunities and lead program development
activities by developing and technically reviewing program and grant
proposals;
- Provide
support in facilitating technical collaboration and coordination
activities with the Government, Donors and other NGO partners;
- Attend
sector meetings in Nairobi, and liaise closely with potential partner
organizations;
- Provide
operational and technical support, as needed, to additional IMC Programs
in Kenya, such as: Nutrition, Water and Sanitation, Primary Health, etc;
- Conduct
regular technical assessments and monitoring visits to the program sites
throughout Kenya;
- Responsible
for overall, timely and quality reporting
Qualifications and Skills
- A
minimum of 7 years of senior management and professional experience
developing and managing WASH programs in developing countries is required.
Chief of Party experience preferred
- Prior
experience in Eastern or the Horn of Africa is required; Experience in
Kenya would be an asset;
- In-depth
knowledge of USAID programmatic, compliance and reporting requirements;
- Prior
experience working with pastoralist communities is strongly preferred;
- Prior
experience or knowledge of Disaster Risk Reduction and resilience programs
is preferred;
- Proven
strong leadership skills and experience in leading a consortium of NGOs
and a multidisciplinary team;
- Excellent
communication skills to liaise, negotiate and advocate with Governments,
donors/potential donors and key stakeholders including other implementing
agencies;
- Proven
ability to write technical reports, reviews, program/project documents,
concept notes/proposals and conduct presentations by clearly
formulating/articulating positions on issues and defending
recommendations;
- Ability
to multitask and handle competing priorities;
- Fluency
in written and spoken English;
- Proficiency
in MS Office;
- Cultural
sensitivity
Confirmation of appointment is contingent on International
Medical Corps and its consortium partners successfully being selected for the
award.
Qualified candidates
should submit applications by-email only including C.V. and contact details of
3 referees not later than Sunday 26th August 2012 to the HR Manager –
KenyaJobs@InternationalMedicalCorps.org
Any attachments apart
from the above mentioned will lead to disqualification of the application.
Please indicate the
position you are applying for in the subject line.