International Rescue
Committee (IRC)
Economic Recovery &
Development (ERD) Coordinator- Nairobi
Sector: Livelihoods
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full Time
Background: The International Rescue Committee (IRC), one of the world’s
largest humanitarian agencies, provides relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict
reconstruction support to victims of natural disaster, oppression and violent
conflict in 42 countries.
Since 1992, the IRC has
provided life-saving services to refugees and vulnerable local communities in
Kenya.
Currently, the IRC works in
two refugee camps, Dadaab and Kakuma, in northern Kenya, and serves vulnerable
local populations in the Turkana region and Nairobi.
In Kenya, the IRC implements
programs in the areas of integrated primary health care (including nutrition
and HIV/AIDS); economic recovery and livelihoods; protection of rights; and
women’s protection and empowerment.
In its focus on economic recovery and development, the IRC in Kenya is addressing two outcomes: people generate income and assets and women and girls are equal to men and boys in the extent to which their basic needs are met, they are food secure, and they use, generate and control income and assets.
In its focus on economic recovery and development, the IRC in Kenya is addressing two outcomes: people generate income and assets and women and girls are equal to men and boys in the extent to which their basic needs are met, they are food secure, and they use, generate and control income and assets.
IRC is focused on
encouraging the ability to become self-sufficient, particularly where
livelihoods are concerned for survivors of SGBV, youth, refugees preparing for
repatriation, and other key marginalized or minority groups.
IRC supports skills
development and training in a variety of areas that gives both refugee and host
community beneficiaries the economic and livelihoods skills that will
potentially help them avoid negative coping strategies during time of crisis or
environmental/economic hardship.
Because economic empowerment
of women and girls is a key component of ensuring gender equality IRC will
focus on economic empowerment programs that foster gender equity and equality
especially given that women and girls are even more vulnerable in situations of
crisis and where marginalization happens.
Scope of Work: The Economic Recovery & Development (ERD) Coordinator will
coordinate and oversee the development, implementation, monitoring and
evaluation of livelihoods programs focused on beneficiary income and asset
generation for IRC Kenya, to include the BILLY urban livelihoods project funded
by IKEA Foundation, programming in the refugee camps, and other current
and future economic recovery programs.
The ERD Coordinator will
liaise with other technical coordinators within IRC (particularly on integrated
protection components and women’s empowerment); fellow agency, government,
private sector, and community partners, as well as the Livelihoods Working
Group within the interagency coordination structure; and with IRC’s
headquarter-based Economic Recovery and Development Technical Advisor and
Officers to ensure coordination and complementarily of programming, as well as
appropriate technical rigor in project design and implementation.
The ERD Coordinator is
responsible for overall management of the livelihoods portfolio, providing any
and all support necessary to ensure successful implementation of ERD
livelihoods assistance programming and proposal development/project design for
prospective projects, which includes/may include enterprise development and
employment initiatives, cash/voucher programming, financial inclusion,
microfranchising, agro-pastoralism, vocational training/certification programs,
and other activities.
Specific Responsibilities
Technical Quality and Program Development
Specific Responsibilities
Technical Quality and Program Development
- Provide
direction and monitor staff in their implementation of project work plans
and quality of technical activities, including program budget oversight
- Ensure
appropriate methodologies and technical approaches are developed for all
program activities – working with IRC’s ERD Technical Advisors to ensure
global best practices are applied to programming
- Ensure
alignment of livelihoods programming with IRC global strategy plan and
relevant theories of change
- Identify
opportunities for growth of livelihoods programming portfolio including
existing gaps/beneficiary needs and areas for innovation and expansion,
including through market assessments
- Contribute to
development of country office’s sector-relevant strategic direction and
plans including ongoing development of livelihoods programming staffing
and management structures
- Along with
program staff and the Technical Unit/Advisors, support the development of
Standard Operating Procedures and Guidance Notes for program activities
- Ensure regular
monitoring and modification of ongoing programming as required.
Grant Planning &
Monitoring
- Support
proposal development process for livelihoods-related programming as needed
- Prepare
relevant and quality IRC and donor reports as per agreed-upon schedules
(monthly, quarterly and/or annually) on grant activities, indicators and
achievements
- Work closely
and coordinate with IRC logistics, finance and grant staff to ensure
timely and compliant program activities and expenditures; including active
participation in procurement, supply chain, grant and other meetings. Has
budget authority to pre-approved limits and responsibility for budget
development and compliance under the direction of the DDP
- Together with
the Deputy Director for Grants and Accountability and the M&E
Coordinator, develop and implement a full monitoring and evaluation
framework for all livelihoods activities as well as learning strategies,
and adapt them to the different program methodologies
Human Resources Management
- Provide
technical direction and managerial oversight of livelihoods staff to
include ERD Manager and project staff, and provide advising and guidance
to staff across other sectors (e.g., women’s empowerment, protection and
governance , etc.) on integrated programming inclusive of ERD activities
- Set specific
goals and expectations and provide regular, positive and constructive
feedback to direct reports
- Build capacity
of the team under his/her supervision in basic assistance and livelihoods
support methodologies, as well as management capacity, both individually
and through conducting/coordinating staff training exercises
- Help to recruit
and screen livelihoods project staff as team grows
- 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 timely
completion and submission of interim and annual employee performance
reviews
- If/as required,
identify staff performance issues and works with Human Resources to
document and address these in accordance with the National Staff
Employment Policies
- Responsible for
adhering to IRC’s Global HR Operating Policies and Procedures
Coordination &
Representation
- Develop and
maintain effective coordination and long-term relationships with external
stakeholders including fellow agencies/NGOS, government departments and
ministries, community-based organizations and partners, donors, and others
in accurately and professionally representing IRC positions, promoting
long-term strategies and resolving problems/conflicts
- Actively
advance IRC’s connections to economic actors/private sector at a local,
regional and national level, seeking avenues for partnership,
collaboration and coordination of activities to ensure sustainability of
interventions
- Oversee the
IRC’s relationship with consortia implementing partners and support the
identification of new partners as it relates to new programming
- Regularly
engage with the ERD Technical Advisor and other Technical Unit Advisors
and Specialists to benchmark programming to IRC standards and ensure
application of best practices
- Participate in
IRC and external working groups and communities of practice around
livelihoods to advance livelihoods strategies, disseminate research and
program successes, discuss implementation challenges, and share best
practices
- Support the
sharing of information and learning across livelihoods-related programs
based in Kenya and throughout the Horn and East Africa region
Other
- Other duties as
assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs
Qualifications:
- BA/BS Degree in
international development, economics, business administration, law, and/or
related certification required; MA/MS/MBA a plus
- Minimum of 5
years professional experience in humanitarian response, with specific
experience in livelihoods and enterprise development approaches
- Demonstrated
private sector experience, or experience supporting business and skill
development
- Prior
experience working in emergency settings or insecure environments
preferred
- Strong
program/technical and budget management skills, planning, reporting, monitoring
and evaluation skills
- Strong written
and oral communication skills, effective in representation and liaison
with external parties
- INGO experience
required; experience with coordination systems or advocacy preferable
- Must be capable
of applying skills and knowledge in a range of capacities, including
direct implementation, advisory functions, training and the transfer of
technical knowledge and management skills to others
- Personal
qualities: works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural
environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well, has a strong sense
of humor
- Fluency in
English and Kiswahili required.
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
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How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
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 IRC.Recruitment@rescue.org. As required by law, the IRC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with a known disability.
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