International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Emergency Coordinator
Sector: Health
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full Time
The IRC is committed to bold
leadership, innovation and creative partnerships. Active in public health,
education, livelihoods, women’s empowerment, youth development, and protection
and promotion of rights, IRC assists people from harm to home.
Since 1992, the International Rescue
Committee (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. The International Rescue Committee
(IRC) in Kenya serves vulnerable populations in the Turkana region and refugees
in the Kakuma, Dadaab (Hagadera) camps and Nairobi.
The IRC implements programs in the
areas of integrated primary health care (including nutrition and HIV/AIDS);
Water, sanitation and hygiene promotion (WASH); Livelihoods; protection of
rights; and, Women’s Protection and Empowerment.
Scope of Work:
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Under the supervision of the Deputy
Director-Programs (DDP), the Emergency Coordinator will support the Country
Program in implementing a Rapid Response Mechanism in the Emergency Project and
elections preparedness contingency planning and implementation.
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The Emergency Coordinator will be
responsible for the coordination and management of the project while ensuring
that interventions IRC are prompt, well planned, have the necessary resources
and are accountable both to the donor and beneficiaries.
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The Coordinator will be based in
Nairobi but will spend at least 50% of their working time on the ground in
Turkana, Garissa, Wajir and Mandera to monitor the emergency operations and the
implementation of the program.
Key Responsibilities
Program:
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Ensure good collaboration,
communication and coordination of activities with the emergency response staff
at field level takes place.
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Work closely with technical
coordinators, CET and operations staff to plan and implement response
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Attend relevant coordination
meetings/activities at the county or national level
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Prepare regular updates on emergency
situations and contingency planning to Kenya CET and Emergency Unit.
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Propose and implement action to
improve the quality of emergency activities/ initiatives, planning and
implementation of multisectoral assessment missions and missions monitoring,
staff deployment.
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Ensure compliance activities with the
decision making process of the emergency project.
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Represent IRC in all relevant
humanitarian coordination meetings, ensuring that IRC resources are used in a
coordinated manner and well planned. Ensure that the humanitarian community is
informed of the emergency project activities and promote recovery emergency
response of the emergency project by other actors if necessary.
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Collaborate with other project teams
of IRC (including Field Coordinators/ Managers and Technical Coordinators) and
other emergency partners in the counties IRC is responding to continuously
improve the approach and methodology of the emergency project.
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Prepare, review and submit the
reports of the donor in accordance with the reporting schedule of the program
and the rules of the donor and IRC.
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Prepare project proposals and budget
for future emergencies IRC in Kenya where applicable.
Security
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In collaboration with the Deputy
Director-Operations and the Security Department and through a wide range of
sources, continuously assess the security situation in the country and identify
key threats to the safety and security of staff and IRC goods. Use these
analyzes to provide detailed briefings to teams of emergency project prior to
deployment in the field.
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Working closely with IRC’s Security
Department to ensure that the interventions of the emergency project are
carried out in accordance with the security of the IRC management plan.
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Comply with IRC’s security and safety
of procedures and provide ideas for evaluations of security measures to promote
a safe and secure environment conducive to the implementation of the program.
Human Resources:
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Recruit emergency response staff and
deploy. Ensure that the organization of the emergency project accurately
reflects the needs of the program and that all positions are filled with the
most qualified staff possible.
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Supervise staffs assigned to the
project by using IRC’s performance management tools and ensuring their advice and
support (technical and non-technical) on planning, implementation, monitoring
and evaluation, and management of their teams.
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Ensure that the emergency project
staff adhere to IRC policies.
Logistics
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Coordinate closely with Supply Chain
and Procurement staff to ensure field teams of the emergency project receive
the necessary support transportation, purchasing, storage of program inputs,
equipment, etc.
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Working closely with the Manager of
the supply chain and Deputy Director for Operations, overseeing the management
of the contingency stock, provided by IRC in the emergency project.
Finance
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Work closely with the Nairobi and
Field Based finance staff to ensure that expenditures and their justification
in accordance with the financial procedures of the IRC.
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Ensure effective cooperation with the
Department of Finance, especially regarding BVA controls, cash advances,
liquidations, and the financial forecasts.
Other
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Chair coordination meetings of the
CET or delegate where appropriate.
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Support the management direction of
the IRC and advocacy team at donor visits, journalists among others.
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Perform all other duties at the
request of supervisor.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
Senior Clinical
Officer Ophthalmologist – Kakuma
Sector: Health
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee
Category: Full Time
Job Purpose /
Objective: Working under the guidance of the Health Manager, the Senior
Clinical Officer-Ophthalmologist will offer ophthalmology care to patients
accessing the hospital facility at Kakuma Hospital.
Key
Responsibilities
Programming
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Provision of ophthalmology
consultations for patient accessing the camp hospital from both the refugee and
host community
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Assessing eye acuity and prescription
of eye glasses for clients at the ophthalmology clinic.
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Perform Eye Cataract surgery on an
elective basis and during periodic cataract camps organized by the
organization.
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Accurately determining patients with
conditions that require senior review and appropriately refer emergency cases
within 24 hours and elective cases within acceptable time.
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Participate as a team leader during
campaigns in the camp aimed at creating awareness on various eye conditions of
public health importance e.g. trachoma, cataracts.
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Assist with OPD consultations.
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Organize regular on-the-job training
sessions for the camp hospital staff in coordination with your supervisor
and/or Clinical Services Manager.
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Carry out other relevant duties as
may be assigned by the super visor- Clinical Services Manager.
Human Resources
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Monitoring and supervision of staff
at the ophthalmology clinic to ensure work is done efficiently.
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Conduct regular on job training for
incentive staff working in the clinic.
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Routinely measure staffs work
performance based on their job description.
Communication and Reporting
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Generate weekly reports on activities
taking place at the clinic and various challenges to be shared with the
supervisor every week.
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Proper documentation of patients who
require tertiary care and hence generate waiting list of clients that may
necessitate a cataract or trachoma camp.
Operations
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Proper inventory management of
ophthalmology supplies and equipment at the clinic
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Work closely with the pharmacist and
supervisor to ensure ophthalmic drugs and supplies are ordered on time to avoid
stock-outs.
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Participate in annual program
planning and recommend budget revisions with focus on key areas of concern.
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Ensure program supplies are used
appropriately for the targeted beneficiaries.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
Job Vacancy: Regional Director, Great Lakes
Sector: Program Management
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee
Category: Full Time
The International Rescue Committee
(IRC) is among the world’s leading nonprofit humanitarian relief and
development organizations.
Founded in 1933 at the request of
Albert Einstein, the IRC’s mission is to assist those whose lives and
livelihoods have been shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover
and gain control over their lives.
The organization has been at the
forefront of virtually every major humanitarian initiative for the last 80
years. At work today in over 40 countries and 29 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.
The IRC seeks experienced candidates
for the position of Regional Director, Great Lakes.
The Regional Director (RD) will have
significant management and international experience, a passion for humanitarian
relief and development work, relevant language skills, and be capable of
thoroughly understanding and successfully leading program teams and operations
in three countries currently (Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi and
Tanzania) and potential new programs in the region.
The RD will ensure the quality of
IRC’s operations, develop new program opportunities, and drive performance and
results in the region.
S/he is expected to be an outstanding
communicator and team leader, and a committed humanitarian.
This position is responsible for an
annual budget in excess of US$ 42 million and a team of over 900 staff across
the region.
The RD will be based in Nairobi and
report to the Senior Vice President, International Programs.
This is an accompanied post.
Position
Overview: The Regional Director will hold overall responsibility the
oversight and management of IRC’s country programs in the DRC, Burundi and
Tanzania.
S/he will be an ambassador for
organizational priorities and goals to these country programs and supporting
country programs to implement IRC’s Strategy 2020. Equally, the RD plays an
important role in representing field priorities to HQ departments.
Reporting to the Senior Vice
President, the RD will be a key member of the International Programs Department
leadership team, and will collaborate closely with the full range of HQ
stakeholders, across the technical support, operations, finance, fundraising,
awards management, advocacy, communications, compliance and legal functions.
As part of the IRC’s Senior Leaders
Group, the RD will play an important role in organizational leadership
discussions, and will be expected to represent not just the Great Lakes region
but the International Programs Department more broadly in these fora.
Key
Responsibilities
Strategy & Programs:
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Oversee implementation of IRC’s
Strategy 2020 across the regional portfolio. Ensure all country program
Strategy Action Plans (SAPs) guide program design and operational
decision-making, and are tracked and reviewed regularly.
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Exercise overall responsibility for
successful delivery and management of the regional portfolio, comprised of over
30 separate grants or contracts with an estimated annual budget in excess of
US$ 42 million.
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Ensure that programs are designed and
implemented in support of IRC’s vision of cost-effective, outcomes-driven and
evidence-based interventions which are responsive to the local context and the
priorities of our beneficiaries.
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Support country teams to strengthen
their partnership with relevant local civil society and government actors as an
integral part of their program strategies.
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Support the development of country
business development plans which marry the priority outcomes identified in each
country SAP with the priorities of existing and new donors.
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Oversee the development of a robust
measurement system across all country programs which drives better program implementation,
reporting and decision-making.
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Monitor the operating context in the
Great Lakes region and ensure that programs respond new developments in a
timely fashion – both through timely emergency responses in line with our
global emergency strategy, and by adapting programs to stabilizing situations
as appropriate.
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Participate actively in
organizational (HQ) efforts to coordinate and support delivery and improvement
of Strategy 2020, representing both the Great Lakes region and the wider
International Programs Department as appropriate.
Team Leadership & Development
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Directly supervise three Country
Directors (DRC, Burundi & Tanzania) and the Great Lakes regional team.
Indirectly oversee over 900 staff in 17 locations across the three countries.
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Ensure a consistently high level of
team performance across the region by recruiting and retaining experienced,
motivated, qualified staff. Work with Country Directors to develop proactive
learning and development plans and to ensure that compensation and benefits are
competitive in attracting and retaining talent.
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Personally lead efforts in the region
to address key issues arising from IRC’s Employee Engagement Survey and to
promote greater diversity in the workforce (with a particular emphasis on
gender diversity).
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Through setting clear expectations
and through personal example, foster an environment of cross-functional
collaboration and a ‘One IRC’ way of working both within the region and between
the region and HQ.
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Cultivate a safe and protective
working environment for all staff, combining locally-led initiatives with wider
organizational efforts related to Duty of Care and Safety & Security.
Financial, Operational & Risk Management
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Foster a balanced and diligent
approach to risk management across all country programs: ensure that the IRC
fully meets our obligations (including compliance) to donors and governments
while supporting staff to take necessary and appropriate risks in the service
of our humanitarian mission.
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Ensure that all country finance,
human resource, supply chain, and IT functions are managed in accordance with
IRC and donor policies and standards. Promote a metrics-driven approach to
accountability and improvement, including through the use of scorecards.
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Actively partner with the Ethics
& Compliance Unit to strengthen IRC’s efforts to prevent, detect and
respond to issues of fraud and misconduct. Ensure staff are aware of our
expectations and their obligations under the IRC Way and our corporate
policies. Work closely with ECU and others to maintain donor confidence in the
IRC’s discharge of our fiduciary responsibilities.
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Identify and monitor a full spectrum
of risks across the region, ensure HQ is regularly informed, and implement
mitigating actions as appropriate. Support the development of an Enterprise
Risk Management framework.
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Oversee country operating budgets and
the financial health of programs. Communicate gaps or concerns in a timely
manner, and proactively seek out viable solutions.
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Represent the needs and priorities of
the Great Lakes region to HQ support departments and advocate for necessary
support. Understand (and influence) the organizational priorities of HQ
teams, and support their roll-out in the region.
Representation, Influence & Partnership
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Represent the IRC to local, regional
and global stakeholders – including governments, donors, and civil society
partners – both directly and through support to Country Directors.
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Support IRC’s business development
and fundraising efforts through cultivating a strong network of donor contacts,
engaging with the HQ fundraising team, and ensuring that country teams build
and maintain strong donor relationships at their level.
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Identify priority policy issues which
impact our beneficiaries or our ability to deliver our programs; develop
creative, impactful approaches to address these, both locally and in concert
with the global advocacy team.
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Raise IRC’s profile through
engagement with the media (including social media), working closely with the
global communications team.
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Cultivate strong working partnerships
with like-minded organizations with clear benefits for the IRC’s programs,
profile, influence or funding.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
Job Vacancy: Sanitation & Construction Supervisor – Kakuma
Sector: Supply Chain
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee
Category: Full Time
Summary of
Responsibilities: The Sanitation and Construction Supervisor will be responsible
for all the Sanitation and civil engineering activities in the IRC Kakuma
Program.
He is responsible for construction of
new and maintenance of all existing IRC buildings in Kakuma and supervision of
new constructions in all sites in Kakuma.
Over all
Responsibilities
The Sanitation and Construction
Supervisor will work directly with the Health Team Leader and staff at
facilities to ensure the quality, cost effective and sustainable delivery civil
engineering activities through the supervision of technicians / contractors
ensuring that the rehabilitation and construction works are carried out to an
appropriate standard and ensure proper operation and maintenance systems are
established.
The Sanitation and Construction
Supervisor will report to the Senior Field Coordinator whilst keeping the
Health Team Leader updated.
Key Tasks:
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Oversee all construction works to
ensure proper engineering is applied and complied with.
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Verify designs and strategy for all
construction works related to IRC programs.
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Oversee and supervise all
construction activities for IRC Kakuma
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Ensure program construction materials
as per the required specifications are received on site, kept safely and
keeping track of the same at all time.
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Monitor contractors executing works
on IRC’s behalf including assessing whether their output is on schedule and of
high quality, meeting all accepted technical standards.
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Keeping track and maintain of all IRC
construction tools and equipment.
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Supervise and evaluate staff working
under construction through delegation and monitoring
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Develop contracts for
construction works and oversight of all sub-contractors;
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Verification of BoQ’s for all IRC
construction works and lead on the development of innovative, appropriate and
cost effective designs for the structures.
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Develop and support implementation of
detailed work plan for all construction projects.
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Support the procurement and use of
quality materials and verification upon delivery.
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Work with the health Team
Leader to make assessments of the IRC facilities sanitation systems
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Prepare construction tracking tool
and monitor project progress and prepare consolidated reports on a monthly
basis.
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Inspect and sign off all completed
construction projects in the site.
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Provide technical input on
construction projects during proposal and budget development.
Expected
Deliverables:
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Oversee and supervise all
construction activities for IRC in Kakuma
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Participate in identifying the right
contractors for construction work.
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Review contractors performance as per
contracts awarded by IRC
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Keeping track of all IRC tools and
equipment.
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Supervising of all incentive staff
(maintenance team) and casuals working under him at any given time
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Assist in preparing bills of quantity
for maintenance repairs and constructions
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Assist in sketching/drawing and
designing of new structures
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Assist in identifying and procurement
of construction materials
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Making sure that programs
construction materials are received on site, kept safely and maintain track of
the same at all times
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Supervise the constructions, maintenance
and repair works around IRC facilities in the field
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Supervise contractors on site and
report on progress frequently
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Prepare and submit monthly reports on
repairs and constructions to the Supply Chain Manager
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Undertake any other responsibility
assigned by the supervisor.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
Deadline for receiving applications
is 24th May, 2017
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.
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.
Disclaimer: Please take note that International Rescue Committee (IRC) does
not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes. In the event
that you receive any request for payment of any sort, please get in touch
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