International
Rescue Committee (IRC)
Health
Team Leader - Kakuma
Sector:
Health
Location: Kenya
Employee
Type: Regular
Employee
Category: Full
Time
Job
Purpose / Objective: Under
the supervision of the Field coordinator, the Heath Team Leader shall be
responsible for the overall designing and implementation of the health program
that encompasses Nutrition, RH/HIV, CHP, WPE, Safe Programming and Clinical
Services sectors.
He/she
shall be expected to monitor and ensure improvement and maintenance of the
entire health indicators as per SPHERE/UNHCR/WHO standards at the Camp.
Key Responsibilities
Program Planning, Implementation and Evaluation:
Key Responsibilities
Program Planning, Implementation and Evaluation:
- Work
with IRC Kenya Senior Management team to ensure Kakuma health program
objectives are achieved;
- Prepare
health proposals and budgets in partnership with Field coordinator, Health
Coordinator, Clinical services, Nutrition, WPE, SP, CHP and RH/HI
managers.
- Ensure
appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems are in place for all health
sectors in the camp;
- Ensure
that health provision is in line with accepted SPHERE and National
guidelines for all sectors
- Maintain
accurate and up to date health profile of Kakuma refugees and respond in
timely fashion to any infectious or epidemic disease outbreaks;
- Prepare
monthly reports to UNHCR and actively assist the IRC senior management in
preparation of health related donor reports.
- Initiate
technical evaluations, surveys and situation analysis as required
Operations:
- Overall
responsible for commodity security for drugs and hospital supplies;
- Oversee
the implementation of safe-motherhood and reproductive health activities,
including ANC, delivery care, PNC, and FP.
- Provide
close technical support to HIV AIDS program area, regarding design and
implementation of a comprehensive HIV program in Kakuma, to include VCT,
PITC, OI prophylaxis and ARV provision;
- Provision
of overall development and management of clinical and training protocol/
guidelines;
- Authorize
medical evacuation of staff;
- Monitor
usage of IRC health supplies and assets in accordance with donor
regulations;
- Assist
in the recommendation of promotions, disciplinary action and termination
of health staff to the Field coordinator.
Finance
and Grant Management
- Ensure
budget spending according to approved budgets, review and analyse budgets
versus actual expenditures and take remedial measures;
- Facilitate
grant opening meetings and BVA meetings
- Recommend
appropriate budget revisions to ensure maximum use of financial resources;
- Provide
overall leadership and supervise health program staff in development and
implementation of procurement and spending plans.
Communication
Representation and Reporting:
- Represent
IRC in all inter-agency coordination and technical meetings in kakuma and
Nairobi;
- Enhance
coordination and working relationship with the Ministry of Health and
other Implementing partners
- Keep
the IRC senior management team up-to-date on all developments in the
field.
- Lead
and facilitate donor visits and other missions
Human
Resources
- Directly
supervise Clinical Services manager, Community Health Program manager,
HIV/AIDS manager, Nutrition Manager, SP and WPE managers.
- In
coordination with the Field Coordinator, determine health program staffing
needs and assure such positions are filled in timely fashion;
- Directly
responsible for IRC staff health and medical evacuations.
- Ensure
that staffs in the entire health department have updated job descriptions
and performance objectives.
Required
Qualifications
- University
Degree in Health related field.
- A
Master’s degree in Public Health will be desirable
- Over
five years of field work experience on comprehensive primary health
programs in resource poor settings.
- Experience
in refugee camp settings will be an added advantage.
- Strong
management, assessment, project planning, organizational, interpersonal,
and communication skills
- Skills
in program and budget management
- Demonstrated
proposal writing and reporting skills – Fluency in English and Kiswahili
- Strong
communication, people management and analytical skills
- Ability
to work under pressure in an unstable security environment
- Ability
to multitask, manage pressure and flexibility
Required
Experience & Competencies:
- Over
five years of field work experience on comprehensive primary health
programs in resource poor settings. Experience in refugee camp settings
will be an added advantage.
- Strong
management, assessment, project planning, organizational, interpersonal,
and communication skills
- Skills
in program and budget management
- Demonstrated
proposal writing and reporting skills – Fluency in English and Kiswahili
- Strong
communication, people management and analytical skills
- Ability
to work under pressure in an unstable security environment
- Ability
to multitask, manage pressure and flexibility
- Cultural
sensitivity
- Computer
literacy- Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
How to
Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
Governance
& Rights Coordinator (Somalia Country Program)
Sector: Governance & Rights
Location: Kenya
Employee
Type: Regular
Employee
Category: Full
Time
Background: The IRC has been working in Somalia since 2006, providing essential services to conflict and disaster affected communities.
Background: The IRC has been working in Somalia since 2006, providing essential services to conflict and disaster affected communities.
The
IRC has been operational in Central Somalia (Mudug and Galgaduud regions),
Mogadishu and Puntland regions implementing interventions in the areas of
livelihood, WASH, Governance, protection and primary health reaching out to
more than 250,000 conflict and drought affected Somalis.
Scope of Work: The IRC currently seeks a Governance Coordinator for its Somalia program, based in Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel to Somalia. The position reports to the Deputy Director of Programs and will lead the Governance and Rights programs.
Scope of Work: The IRC currently seeks a Governance Coordinator for its Somalia program, based in Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel to Somalia. The position reports to the Deputy Director of Programs and will lead the Governance and Rights programs.
The
position will particularly ensure implementation of USAID Conflict Mitigation
and Management project as well as designing and overseeing programs focusing on
community based planning and activity implementation, mainstreaming governance
approaches in other sectors and peace building.
The
coordinator will work closely with other sector coordinators within the country
program, field teams and the IRC technical units focused on Governance and IRC
Power Outcome to coordinate technical input and oversight of program
activities.
The position holder must spend at least 50% of his/ her time inside Somalia supporting programs and teams at field sites.
Job Description / Responsibilities
Program development and management
The position holder must spend at least 50% of his/ her time inside Somalia supporting programs and teams at field sites.
Job Description / Responsibilities
Program development and management
- Work
with the Deputy-Director for Programs (DDP), Grant and Fund raising
Coordinator, sector coordinators, Governance technical advisers and field
staff to design, implement and review governance programming approaches
and strategies for the IRC Somalia program
- Contribute
to the development and implementation of the Country Strategic Action Plan
and the Outcome and Evidence Framework for Somalia through committed
investment in achievement of the plan objectives, meeting milestones and
regular review of plans
- Lead
and oversee proposals development within the Governance sector,
support program development within other sectors pertaining to
mainstreaming of governance approaches
- Oversee
the implementation of all governance programming activities according to
implementing strategies, procedures, work plans as well as donor
requirements in order to achieve project deliverables.
- Work
with sector coordinators to ensure that approaches such as Do No Harm,
Conflict Sensitive Analysis, Social Network Analysis and Power Analysis
are integrated to inform project design and implementation within all
sectors.
- Promote
coordination and cooperation, joint action and sharing of good practices
and lessons learned between partner organizations and institutions.
Program
monitoring and evaluation
- With
the M and E manger, oversee the development and use of quality monitoring
information systems, and impact evaluation tools. Ensure that the data
produced is used to inform decision-making and improve program quality
- Monitor
program implementation against work plans and overall project objectives,
documenting progress and achievements
- Ensure
that program team are regularly using the monitoring for action tools and
standards as well Comprehensive Online Measurement Effectiveness Tools
(COMET) system.
- Ensure
effective and high quality reporting, monitoring and evaluation systems
for both internal and external use capturing best practices to support
program decision-making
- Conduct
donor reporting, as required, in coordination with other Grants team,
Outcome Area Leads, Program Coordinators, M and E manger and the DDP
- Lead
in collaboration with REL Unit and the M&E advisor and lead the
program impact evaluation in the Governance related Outcome Areas.
Finance
and Grants Management
- Conduct
with the Governance & Rights team regular budget versus actual (BVA)
analysis;
- Assist
in the development and realignment program budgets in collaboration with
Finance Controller
- Ensure
the proper management of program budget with respect to IRC and donors
procedures, policies and requirements
- Ensure
the implementation of project activities in line with approved budgets and
spending plans
Representation,
Coordination and Advocacy
- Network
and partner with the relevant local authorities within Somalia, local
NGOs, donors, other INGOs and UN bodies on relevant technical issues and
develop effective partnerships
- Identify
opportunities for funding for concepts and ideas developed by the IRC and
partners
- Represent
IRC in external coordination meetings with UN/ NGOs, donors, partners and
government in Nairobi and within Somalia
- Develop
and maintain internal and external relationships, and network to promote
program linkages; working with the IRC technical unit and participation in
the sector coordination
Human
Resource Management
- Line
manage program manager(s) and oversee staff (officers and assistant
officers) within the governance sector
- Recruit,
orient and manage sector staff, creating and maintaining a work
environment that promotes high performance, teamwork, trust, mutual
respect, and empowers staff to take responsibility
- Provide
technical performance management (setting of objectives, appraisals and
development plans) for staff and develop a capacity building plan for
staff working on Governance related programs.
- Lead
capacity building activities for staff on governance within other sectors.
Position
and person requirements
- Master’s
degree or equivalent in public administration, economics, political
science or a related technical field
- Prior
experience (minimum 5 years) in governance, protection, women’s protection
sectors in a relevant management/ advisory role.
- Experience
in community development, governance mainstreaming and/or (local)
institutional strengthening strongly desired
- Experience
in program design, technical writing and budget development and management.
- Project
management experience in post-conflict context an advantage
- Practical
experience working on institutional capacity assessments, analysis of
results, and recommendations for appropriate interventions
- A
strong understanding of structures and management systems within service
delivery sectors
- Demonstrated
ability for rapid analysis of very complex issues, strong decision-making,
and translation of programmatic priorities into operational strategies
- Strong
skills in higher level program monitoring approaches including use of
systematic evaluation tools
- Skills
in communicating, knowledge-sharing and coordinating across sectors and
work with consortiums
- Knowledge
of local governance in protracted and post-conflict contexts, and of
gender and inclusion strategies
- Must
be comfortable working as part of a larger team in a complex, fluid and
demanding management environment
- Motivation
and drive to develop and grow the sector within the country program
- Willingness
to live most of the time and travel within Somalia for designing and
monitoring programs, staff interactions, and meeting with relevant
stakeholders
- Fluent
in English. Working knowledge of Somali a distinct advantage
How to
Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
CLICK HERE to apply online
International
Rescue Committee (IRC)
Compliance
Analyst
Sector: Procurement
Location: Kenya
Employee
Type:Regular
Employee
Category: Full
Time
Background
/ IRC Summary: The
International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian
crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives.
Founded
in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and
life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.
At
work today in over 30 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity
and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads
the way from harm to home.
Job Overview / Summary: The Compliance Analyst as part of the Global Supply Chain procurement team has the responsibility for reviewing all supply chain agreements and related documentation to ensure both compliance to IRC and donor policies as well as conduct detailed data analysis to validate that IRC is getting value for money.
Job Overview / Summary: The Compliance Analyst as part of the Global Supply Chain procurement team has the responsibility for reviewing all supply chain agreements and related documentation to ensure both compliance to IRC and donor policies as well as conduct detailed data analysis to validate that IRC is getting value for money.
The
Compliance analyst collaborates internally with procurement category managers,
Regional Supply Chain Directors and suppliers.
Major Responsibilities
Major Responsibilities
- Review
all procurement documentation related to the IRC RFP/RFQ process prior to
finalizing awards decisions to ensure full compliance to internal policies
and donor requirements.
- Collaborate
with Category Managers to share market data for analysis and insights on
different procurements trends
- Collaborate
with Regional Supply Chain Directors on regional forecasting and
requirements
- Oversee
the contract management process and conduct spot checks to detect
non-compliance for corrective action plans.
- Ensure
donor compliance requirements are reviewed prior to award
- Track
and analyze spend and supplier data.
- Assist
in developing supplier assessments, score cards and other analytics to
enable team to effectively manage supplier performance.
- Collaborate
with entire supply chain teams based in countries and regions.
- Perform
cost analysis and benchmarking to review business award decisions.
- Tests
incoming requests for a demonstrated understanding of the need to identify
gaps, training opportunities, new documentation and process improvements
- Conduct
detailed background checks and verification for suppliers to ensure
engaged suppliers are credible.
- Performs
detailed documentation and verification reviews at all stages of supply
chain from need identification to need satisfactions.
Job
Requirements:
- Minimum
3-5 years of Procurement or procurement audit related experience
- Working
knowledge of market analysis, sourcing category strategy, supplier
relationship management and negotiations
- NGO
experience preferred with thorough understanding of institutional donors’
(USAID, DFID, OFDA, ECHO) policies relating to procurement
- Experience
in identifying fraud red flags during procurement process
- Excellent
communication skills both written and verbal
- Strong
time management and organizational skills
- Ability
to be flexible and shift focus from contract review to analytic support
- Excellent
analytical skills
- Access,
Excel, PowerPoint, Word as well as experience implementing and using
procurement systems
- Bachelor’s
degree required
- CPA
qualification preferred
- Fluency
in french is a requirement
Working
Environment: Office
work environment.
How to Apply
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
The
IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC
Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service,
and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and
enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child
Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and
Anti-Retaliation.
IRC et les employés de IRC doivent adhérer aux valeurs et principes contenus dans le IRC WAY (normes de conduite professionnelle). Ce sont l’Intégrité, le Service, et la Responsabilité. En conformité avec ces valeurs, IRC opère et fait respecter les politiques sur la protection des bénéficiaires contre l’exploitation et les abus, la protection de l’enfant, le harcèlement sur les lieux de travail, l’intégrité financière, et les représailles.
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, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact Talent Acquisitions at IRCrecruitment@rescue.org. As required by law, the IRC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with a known disability.
IRC et les employés de IRC doivent adhérer aux valeurs et principes contenus dans le IRC WAY (normes de conduite professionnelle). Ce sont l’Intégrité, le Service, et la Responsabilité. En conformité avec ces valeurs, IRC opère et fait respecter les politiques sur la protection des bénéficiaires contre l’exploitation et les abus, la protection de l’enfant, le harcèlement sur les lieux de travail, l’intégrité financière, et les représailles.
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, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact Talent Acquisitions at IRCrecruitment@rescue.org. As required by law, the IRC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with a known disability.
