International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Consultant – Orthopedic Surgeon
Sector: Health
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Consultant
Employee Category: Not Applicable
Term of Reference for Orthopedic Surgeon
1. Introduction
The International Rescue Committee
(IRC) provides health services in Hagadera and Kambioos, at Dadaab Refugee Camp
since January 2009.
The IRC has 5 main programs which
include Health, Nutrition, Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS, Women Empowerment
and protection program that are all headed by a manager who in turn report to
the Field Coordinator.
The IRC operates 1 hospital that is
supported by an equipped theatre for emergencies and elective surgical cases
from both camps.
The IRC plans to have orthopedic
surgeon consultant to review and operate the patients with surgical conditions
that are booked for the specialized surgical operations in Dadaab complex
The general surgeon must have
experience working in Dadaab
Objective of the consultancy
To provide consultation services to
booked patients with orthopedic conditions at the IRC Hagadera Hospital.
To provide orthopedic surgeries for
all patients reviewed and prepared for operations at IRC hospital main theatre.
2. Expected outcome
All the booked patients with
orthopedic conditions will be attended by the specialist and treatment
initiated and all cases requiring orthopedic surgery interventions will be
operated.
3. Tasks to be performed
In liaison with the Health Manager,
the specialist’s consultant will be required to:
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Conduct orthopedic clinics and
reviews for patients with orthopedic surgery conditions.
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Conduct orthopedic surgery operations
for the screened patients with assistance of the medical officers.
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Review all post-operative patients before
he embarks on operation booked for that day.
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Prepare and submit a report and
summaries of patients seen and operated to Health Manager.
4. IRC role
The IRC will ensure the list of the
booked patients with orthopedic conditions is available for orthopedic surgeons
review at Hagadera hospital.
IRC will provide transport of the
surgeon to and from Dadaab after the consultancy.
The IRC will ensure the theatre
staffs; drugs and other medical supplies required for operation are available
for the surgeon to conduct surgeries within the specific camp hospital.
5. Consultancy Venue
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IRC Hagadera hospital
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KRCS hospital in IFO2
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IRK Hospital in IFO
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MSF hospital in Dagahaley
6. Duration of consultancy
The consultancy is expected to last
for 5 days from 5th Dec to 9th Dec, 2016.
The second consultancy for 5 days to
start on 12th Dec to 16th December 2016.
7. Terms of payment and Utility:
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The IRC will facilitate transport of
the general surgeon to and fro Dadaab.
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The IRC will cater for accommodation
for the general surgeon during the period of the consultancy.
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The consultant will pay for his meals
at IRC cafeteria during the period.
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Payments for consultancy will be made
after submission of the surgical report to the Health Manager.
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to
apply.
International allowances are not
available for this position.
Salary and employee benefits are
compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to
apply online
Senior Field Coordinator – Kakuma
Sector: Program
Management
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full Time
Job Purpose / Objective: The Senior Field Coordinator leads IRCs response in the
Kakuma Field Site and is responsible for supporting, coordinating and
supervising timely and high-quality program implementation, with a specific
focus in ensuring effective functionality of all the support functions of the
program.
The Senior Field Coordinator provides
supervision and leadership to both program and operational teams in the field
site, ensuring adherence to agreed work plans and reporting schedules as well
as full compliance to IRC’s policies in the areas of Finance, HR, Supply Chain,
Security and ICT.
The Senior Field Coordinator will be
responsible for grant management and reporting.
The Senior Field Coordinator will be
responsible for direct supervision and monitoring Human Resources,
Administration, Logistics, Finance and all program functions to ensure strict
compliance to all IRC procedures/policies.
The Senior Field Coordinator will
oversee day to day management of Staff Safety and security during all phases of
field operations.
The Senior Field Coordinator works in
close coordination with the Country Director, Deputy Director Programs,
Technical Coordinators, Finance Controller, Senior HR Coordinator and SC
Coordinator to ensure that programmatic and operational strategies are
implemented in the field site.
The Senior Field Coordinator will from
time to time represent the IRC Kakuma program in various coordination
forums.
The Senior Field Coordinator reports
to the Deputy Director Operations and will be responsible for the following.
Responsibilities and specific tasks:
Program Management
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Oversee the day-to-day implementation
of all programs in the field site, providing constructive supervision to the
program managers to implement, monitor and evaluate work plans and monitoring
&evaluation mechanisms as agreed with the Deputy Director Programs.
·
In close collaboration with relevant
Technical Coordinator(s), lead the field-based teams in the development of new
proposals and initiatives for the Kakuma field site in accordance with the
country program strategic plan and IRC program framework.
·
Participate in the development of
budgets for program proposals in conjunction with the grants and finance
departments.
Grants Management and Reporting
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In close coordination with the Grants
department and the relevant Technical Coordinator(s), lead field-level Grants
Opening, Mid-Term and Closing meetings.
·
Review operational aspects of
internal and external reports from the field site and ensure timely submission
as required
·
Lead review of Budget vs. Actual
expenditure on a monthly basis with staff, ensuring timely and accurate
feedback to the relevant Technical Coordinator(s) and the Grants, Finance and
Supply Chain departments.
·
In collaboration with the Technical
Coordinator(s) address any over/under expenditure issues through jointly
developed corrective plans.
Monitoring & Evaluation
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Ensure appropriate M&E activities
are carried out regularly by program staff in all sectors (data collection
& analysis, monitoring of project progress against established work plans,
monitoring of established indicators and utilization of results to inform
program (re-)design);
Support in Identifying gaps in M&E systems and make recommendations for improvements;
Support in Identifying gaps in M&E systems and make recommendations for improvements;
Strategic Planning
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Support the integration of program
activities to create coherent, quality and complimentary programming; Specific
focus to ensure strong integration of program support functions with direct
program related activities
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Participate in workshops at field
level to establish and monitor annual operating plans for the strategic plan;
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Ensure that all project activities
are consistent with established best practices and IRC’s Program Framework
principles.
Human Resource Management
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Maintain open and professional
relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing
oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their
positions.
·
Ensure all staff in the field site
know and understand IRCs Global and in-country HR Policies and the IRC Way
Standards for professional Conduct.
·
Document and address breaches of
policy and disciplinary issues in coordination with the Senior HR Coordinator
in a professional manner and in line with the letter and spirit of the relevant
policy.
·
Ensure the Performance Management
cycle is implemented and documented timely for all staff in the field site.
·
Ensure feedback from technical
coordinators is sought and incorporated in performance management cycles of
program managers and heads of department, including but not limited to
technical performance and capacity building needs.
·
Provide direct supervision to the field
site’s HR lead, ensuring recruitment, staff orientation, and payroll
preparation, leave management and exit management processes are carried out
timely and in line with relevant policies and procedures.
·
Ensure that staff have capacity
development plans in place based on documented capacity needs assessments
exercise.
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Work with the appropriate technical
resource (for example the Technical Coordinators) to achieve this
Finance and Supply Chain and ICT Management
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In close coordination with the
Finance department, lead the development and management of annual,
comprehensive and inclusive field operating budgets.
·
Oversee the financial management of
field office operations by the Program Managers, and the Finance staff,
including cash management, issuing and tracking advances, ensuring complete and
correct use of all finance forms; timely notice to Nairobi of cash transfer
needs;
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Ensure proper financial, supply chain
and ICT management systems and control mechanisms are in place and adhered to
in line with the IRC’s global and in-country finance and supply chain policies.
·
Oversee the carrying out of supply
chain support operations by Kakumasupply chain staff, including procurement
(both local and through Nairobi), stock management, asset management, vehicle
operations, equipment maintenance and repair (including communications and
computer equipment);
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Provide supervision and leadership to
the field site’s finance and supply chain teams.
·
Review and ensure timely submission
of monthly and annual finance and supply chain reports from the field site as
required.
Security Management
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Act as IRCs Security Focal Point for
the field site.
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Ensure all staff in the field site
know and understand IRC Kakuma‘s security regulations; Document and address
breaches of policy and disciplinary issues in coordination with the Security
Manager.
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Monitor the Kakuma security
situation, attend security meetings and inform the Security Manager, and SMT
where appropriate, of developments through submission of accurate weekly and
–where needed- ad-hoc security and incident reports.
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Participate in the review and update
of the country Security Management Plan.
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Assist the Security Manager in
developing field specific Contingency Plans, Medevac, Evacuation Plans and
SOPs.
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Assist the Security Manager with
developing training plans for staff and conducting trainings.
Representation and Coordination
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Represent the IRC with local
government authorities (administrative, sectoral and security officials),
non-state actors, UN agencies, NGOs, and donors at the field site level. Engage
and or delegate to program staff for sector representation as appropriate.
·
Represent the IRC with beneficiaries
and communities to encourage accountability to those we serve
·
Upon request by the Senior Management
Team, organize and facilitate field visits for stakeholders interested in IRC’s
Kakuma response.
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Coordinate IRC program activities
with relevant officials and other humanitarian agencies;
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Assist in the preparation of regular
reports to keep partners and stakeholders informed of IRC’s activities;
Key Result Areas
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Strategic Leadership in effective
program design and implementation, grant compliance with key focus on the IRC
Country Strategic Plan and the IRC Global Program Framework.
·
Effective representation of the IRC
in key forums (GoK, Partners, stake holder, donor) articulating IRC
programming, country strategies and seeking to strengthen
coordination/partnerships.
·
Continuously monitoring and analysis
of the Humanitarian situation/context of Turkana County to inform on strategic
design of the IRC programming.
·
Continuously monitoring and analyzing
the safety and security situation within the County that would inform on
development of contextual Advisories and SOPs that would ensure staff safety
during all IRC operations.
·
Optimal and effective resource
utilization in the overall IRC operations through implementation approaches in
both programming and operations
·
Contribute towards development of the
IRC policies, procedures and ensure adherence and compliance by all field staff
Required Qualifications:
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Graduate degree in Development
Studies, International Relations or similar OR relevant technical qualification
(Health, Engineering, Livelihood, Gender etc) preferred.
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At least 5 years experience of
implementing multi-sectorial humanitarian relief or development projects in
Africa or similar context preferred.
Required Experience & Competencies:
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Experience of working in complex
emergency settings implementing and managing either Primary Health, WASH, GBV,
Livelihoods, Nutrition or HIV/AIDS programs in emergency or refugee settings.
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Knowledge of and experience in
working with and coordinating with international and national partner
organizations.
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Experience managing a UNICEF,
PEFPAR/CDC, USAID, ECHO, DFID, EU or OFDA funded project an added advantage
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Excellent written and oral
communication skills
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Budget development, and strong
budget management experience
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Excellent org. skills with
demonstrated ability to manage large amounts of information and prioritize work
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Good security management skills
preferred.
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Good working knowledge of
communications systems (satellite communications, VHF and HF radio) preferred.
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Good working knowledge of computer
software: MS Word, Excel & email applications required; MS Access, Project
& GIS preferred.
Personal Characteristics:
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Strong sense of personal integrity.
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Attention to detail.
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Strong supervisory skills.
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Ability to multi-task.
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Good interpersonal and communication
skills.
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Team spirit and problem solving
abilities.
·
Willingness to live and productively
work in insecure, unstable and/or harsh environments
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Flexibility and adaptability
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Desire to learn
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Cultural sensitivity
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to
apply.
International allowances are not
available for this position.
Salary and other benefits are compliant
to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to
apply online
Nutrition Manager – Hagadera
Sector: Nutrition
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full Time
Job Purpose / Objective: Under the supervision of the Field Coordinator and
technically Nutrition Coordinator, the Nutrition Manager shall be responsible
for the overall designing and implementation of a nutrition program that
encompasses running of selective feeding program, blanket supplementary feeding
programme, nutrition surveillance & assessments, hospital feeding, and
promotion of mother infant and young child nutrition (MIYCN), nutrition education
& counseling and addressing micronutrient deficiencies in the camp.
He/she shall be expected to monitor
and ensure improvement and maintenance of public health nutrition performance
indicators as per SPHERE / UNHCR / WHO standards at the Camp.
Key Responsibilities
Programming
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Develop an annual nutrition sector
work plan in Daadab
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Supervise and coordinate the
implementation and monitoring of nutrition project activities in line with
proposal targets and work plan timelines
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Conduct nutritional surveillance in
the camp based on agreed camp wide methodologies including surveys, process
monitoring, SMART, LQAS, SQUEAC and other rapid methods.
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Coordinate with other IRC departments
and implementing partners to develop training curricula and implementation
plans.
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Assist in response and management of
any nutrition emergencies e.g. acute food shortages in the camp and participate
in the development of disaster preparedness systems.
·
Promote mother infant and young child
feeding best practices in the camp.
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Supervise and monitor the hospital
patient’s diet including the special diets for chronic diseases.
·
Oversee implementation and
integration of comprehensive growth monitoring program
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Participate actively in execution of
operational research in the camp
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Participate actively in annual
nutrition surveys in the camp
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Plan and actively involve the
community in marking recognized nutrition related days
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Coordinate with UNHCR, WFP other
implementing partners and health facilities to ensure maximum effectiveness of
the nutrition project.
Human resource
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Monitoring and supervising both
national and refugee staff to ensure work is performed efficiently
·
Routinely monitor staff performance
according to their job description and provide written feedback in a timely
manner
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Oversee continuous training programs
for the nutrition staff as well as organizing trainings with consultants
as per the annual work-plan & budget
·
Review personnel issues and concerns
of nutrition staff and assist with determining and implementing solutions
·
Participate in recruitment of health
staff as appropriate
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Recommend promotions, disciplinary
action of nutrition staff to FC
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Foster integration of the nutrition
program with other health sector programs within IRC Daadab.
·
Directly supervise the nutrition team
in the camp.
Supply chain
·
Work with the supply chain team to
develop accurate and timely quarterly nutrition orders
·
Monitor utilization of IRC issued
nutrition supplies; monitor and track IRC nutrition sector assets
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Review of all nutrition program
purchase requisitions
Monitoring and reporting
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Closely monitor and make sure
nutrition performance indicators are within the recommended sphere standards
·
Attend meetings concerning nutrition
program issues
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Keep the FC/ nutrition coordinator
informed of all developments through regular reports
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Attend all health and nutrition
coordination meetings and management meetings in the field.
·
Compile weekly, monthly reports and
donor reports.
Finance and grant management
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Prepare spending plans for the
program based on the available budget
·
Attend and participate in monthly
budget review meetings, with records of updated expenditure records and
spending plans
·
Ensure adherence to the nutrition
program budget by reviewing expenditure
·
Provide recommendations and
interventions to correct any identified deviations that impact on budget
adherence
Other
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Perform any other duty as directed by
the supervisor
Key Result Areas
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Successful implementation of annual
nutrition sector work plan as per the proposal targets.
·
Monitor and ensure improvement and
maintenance of public health nutrition performance indicators as per
SPHERE/UNHCR/WHO standards at the camp.
·
Promotion of mother infant and young
child feeding best practices in the camp.
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Monitor all nutrition program
expenditure against budgets and ensure an appropriate burn rate.
·
Ensure steady supply of all the
nutrition program supplies.
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Ensure nutrition surveillance and
assessments are continuously conducted.
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Timely submission of monthly and
donor reports.
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Capacity building of nutrition staff.
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Maintain nutrition team as per the
budget specifications.
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Represent IRC in nutrition meetings.
Required Qualifications:
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MUST have a Bachelor’s degree in
nutrition dietetics
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Masters in Public Health Nutrition
preferred.
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MUST be a registered by KNDI
Required Experience & Competencies:
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A minimum of 3 years of professional
experience in nutrition, public health, nutrition planning and management
and/or in relevant areas of maternal, infant and child health/nutrition care at
program management level is required
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Experience in designing and
implementing nutrition surveys and other methodologies,
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Knowledge in computer statistical
packages such as SMART and basic data analysis skills.
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Experience in managing a nutrition
program in emergencies or among refugee/ displaced populations an advantage.
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Working in resource poor environment
and complex emergencies
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Strong analytical skills, sound
judgment and the capacity to think and plan strategically, including the
ability to produce high quality programs through development implementation.
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to
apply.
International allowances are not
available for this position.
Salary and employee benefits are
compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to
apply online
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