International Rescue
Committee (IRC)
Job Vacancy: Senior
Laboratory Technologist – Kakuma
Sector: Health
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full
Time
Job Purpose /
Objective: The Laboratory in-charge is the team leader in charge of all
laboratory operations in IRC Kakuma program.
S/he will supervise
laboratory technologists to ensure quality laboratory services are offered to
the beneficiaries.
S/he will coordinate with key
partners such as NRL, KEMRI, CDC, MOH and IPs on laboratory related areas in
the implementation of health and laboratory programmatic activities.
S/he will be instrumental in
forecasting and budgeting of the laboratory needs.
Program management:
Laboratory management
Program management:
Laboratory management
- Ensures that
Laboratory operations are compliant to conditions and standards set forth
by various governmental and accrediting agencies including SPHERE
standards, WHO, MOH, CDC, UNHCR guidelines among others.
- Review and
approve technical documents, reports, methods, specifications, SOPs and
change controls as may be necessitated by change in policies, procedures
or general practice.
- Maintain
appropriate laboratory accreditation and quality assurance programs
- Serve as
laboratory departmental liaison during government inspections and audits.
- Establish,
maintain, and improve active and regular working relationships with:
government authorities, donors, partner agencies etc
- Give technical
support to all MOH laboratories supported by IRC.
Budget Management
- Contribute in
the process of preparation on annual budgets for the Laboratories.
- Monitors and
manages the use of resources to ensure allocated budgets are met.
- Improves
operational and administrative process in order to reduce cost and Shows
good judgment in the utilization of funds, Laboratory supplies and human
resources.
Supplies Management
- Advice the
supply chain department and participate in defining medical supplier
qualification requirements, Quality assurance and storage advisory.
- Ensure
technical and operational compliance in procurement, transportation,
storage, issuance and use of all Laboratory supplies.
- Develop and
implement control systems in accordance with IRC policies.
Equipment management
- Maintain
medical laboratory equipment performance.
- Collaborate
with medical engineers in troubleshooting and servicing of equipments.
- Update asset
declaration with the logistics department quarterly.
Human Resource:
- Completes
operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees and
following up on work performance.
- Supervise and
maintains medical laboratory staff performance.
Technical activities:
- Facilitate
departmental strategic planning and coordination of departmental
operations across the sites (Main Lab, health posts and other IP labs) and
Contributes to system-based management of laboratories.
- Lead specific
initiatives across all sites to ensure standardization and effectiveness
for key processes.
- Implements new
programs, tests, methods, instrumentation, and procedures by investigating
alternatives; preparing proposals; developing and performing parallel
testing and monitoring progress.
- Define,
develop and deploy key quality systems for the operations of the
laboratory.
- Participate in
emergency response interventions.
Quality of work
- Maintain quality
results by participating in the laboratory quality assurance program.
- Coordinate EQA
for all the Laboratories, HIV program and TB program and ensure
regular feedbacks from the reference laboratory are available
Reporting and Coordination:
- Lead specific
initiatives across all testing sites to ensure standardization and
effectiveness for key reporting tools in data collection and repotting.
- Develop and
implement laboratory reporting tree of the identifiable national diseases
like polio and ensure its well documented, communicated and complied to.
- Develop a
continues user friendly reporting tools for all types of results including
weekly, monthly and special reports and collaborate with the technical
people to get the necessary feedback
- Coordinate
laboratory activities as per the standards ensuring requests, reporting
and interpretation of results are done in the right way.
Key Result Areas
- Achievement of
overall departmental strategic and operational goals.
- Proper
coordination and implementation of lab systems including quality, SLAS and
capacity building.
- Implementation
of cost effective measures and systems in Laboratory supplies procurement
and management.
- Progressive
development and achievement of the department goals indicated by the
number and competence of the engaged staff, Number of tests done and
the equipmentation available
- Accurate
forecasting and budgeting to avoid interruptions of services due to stock
outs.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of
Bachelor’s Degree or higher National Diploma in Laboratory Medicine.
- Over 5 years
of experience in a clinical laboratory setting and with 5 years of
clinical laboratory management experience included.
- Experience in
managing refugee camp laboratory setting operations desirable.
- Experience in
managing multiple sites desirable.
- Prior work
experience in Laboratory Systems development and validation laboratory
preferred.
- Knowledge of
all laboratory national and international standards and regulations.
- Knowledge of
strategic planning, forecasting and budgeting.
- Registered by
Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologist Board
- Flexibility at
work and Cultural sensitivity.
How to Apply
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Job Vacancy: Reproductive
Health Officer - Lodwar
Sector: Reproductive
Health
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full
Time
Job Purpose / Objective: Working under the
guidance and supervision of the RH Manager, he/She will be responsible for
assisting the potential ‘’ Pambazuka ‘’ project accomplish the goals of
reducing maternal and neonatal mortality in Turkana county.
The RH Officer will work
closely with the sub county health focal persons to strengthen the delivery of
quality facility and community based MNH services.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical
Key Responsibilities:
Technical
- Participate in
the planning, implementation and monitoring of MNH program activities as
guided by the project deliverables.
- Work closely
with the sub county RH focal persons in planning and training both
community and health facility staff at the county level on MNH
competencies.
- Build capacity
of the county health staffs in the supported facilities through supportive
supervision in collaboration with the county health management teams.
- Ensure quality
programming through standardized use of guidelines and industry recognized
protocols.
- Ensure
strengthening of the community referral systems in the targeted community
structures.
- Assist the
supported county health facilities in improving data quality and
utilization to improve services at facility level.
Monitoring & Reporting
- Participate in
the joint IRC & County health teams field monitoring and support
supervision exercises.
- Participate in
identification and response to project needs including follow-up to ensure
project success.
- Participate in
monitoring timeliness, quality and progress of project deliverables as per
the work plans and implementation plans in place.
- Ensure timely
preparation and submission of progress reports, documentation and use of
information to continuously improve the quality and performance of the
project.
Communication and
Documentation
- Participate in
development and maintenance of project related record-keeping system and
provide accurate documentation of all reporting forms.
- Participate in
development of material related to project progress and updates both
internal and external use.
Required qualification /
experience & Competencies
- Diploma or
degree certificate in nursing, clinical medicine.
- At least 3
years experience in reproductive health and community based programs
- Competent in
Windows, MS office programs, email and database (HMIS, EPI-Info)
experience.
- Strong
assessment, project planning, organisational, interpersonal and
communication skills
- Ability to
multitask, manage pressure and flexibility.
How to Apply
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Job Vacancy: Clinical
Officer Anaesthetist - Kakuma
Sector: Health
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full Time
Job Purpose /
Objective: The Clinical Officer Anaesthetist is overall responsible for
providing anaesthetic management to all patients undergoing surgical procedures,
both emergency and elective, at the IRC Kakuma Program Hospital.
Key Responsibilities
Program Management
Key Responsibilities
Program Management
- Formulate
department objectives with the help of medical officer in charge of
hospital.
- Ensure use of
standard operating procedures, protocols and guidelines in management of
patients is followed
Program Activities
- Responsible
for giving anaesthesia to all emergency and elective cases conducted in
theatre, both minor and major surgeries
- Conduct
peri-operative (pre and post) review of all patients within 24 hours
- Supervise
theatre staffs and ensure smooth running of theatre activities and
procedures in addition to allocating the support staffs duties
- Assist in
management of very sick patients in the ward when called upon e.g.
patients who need urgent resuscitation and intubation
- Be part of the
emergency trauma team and called upon in case of an accident with mass
causalities
- Attend and
participate in the daily morning hospital hand over meetings
- Participate in
weekly continuous medical education (CME) at the hospital
- Conduct on-job
training of staff through both practical and theory sessions
- Do theatre
coverage and on-call, ensuring 24 hour coverage
- Properly cover
nights and weekends, arrange a rotation schedule with fellow clinical
officer anaesthetist
- Perform
routine clinical work as required by your supervisor
- Participate in
camp health surveys/campaigns/surgical camps as required
- Keep complete
and accurate inventory of medicines and supplies located at the theatre
and monitor and supervise their usage
- Ensure all
medication equipment , supplies required for anaesthesia are ordered
in good time
- Ensure the
anaesthetic machine and operating table are well maintained and report any
fault, need for repair or maintenance in good time
- Provide health
talks to patients/clients on day to day basis
Reporting and Coordination
- Ensure proper
documentation of all anaesthetic procedures, and condition of the patient
including vital signs and medication given
- Submit weekly
theatre reports to the HIS officer
- Compile and
submit monthly theatre reports to the MO in charge of hospital on a
timely basis
Other Special Duties other
than provision of Anaesthesia
- Attend to
minor Surgical cases and procedures referred to theatre not attended to by
the MO (Esophageal foreign body removal, Ear and nose foreign body
removal, Circumcisions, Ganglions and Lipomas excisions)
Key result areas
- Ensure quality
anaesthetic management for all patients undergoing surgical interventions
- Ensure that
universal precautions and infection prevention guidelines are adhered to
Required Qualifications
- Registered
Anaesthetist with a Higher National Diploma(HND) in Anaesthesia and
Surgery from KMTC or recognized Medical training institution
- Registered
with the Anesthetists Council of Kenya
- At least 2
years experience as an Anesthetist in a busy hospital setup
Required Experience &
Competencies
- Good clinical
and anaesthetic skills
- Proven
leadership, communication, interpersonal, decision making skills
- Good team
player
- Excellent oral
and written communication skills (English and Swahili)
- Computer
literacy in the use of MS Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is
required
- Ability to
work and deliver results with minimum supervision
- Demonstrated
ability to work as a team player
- Experience of
working in hardship area is an added advantage
- Cultural
sensitivity
How to Apply
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Job Vacancy: Nutrition
Officer (Hagadera)
Sector: Nutrition
Location: Kenya
Employee Type:Regular
Employee Category: Full
Time
Job
Purpose / Objective: Working under the guidance and supervision of the Senior
Nutrition Officer, the Nutrition Officer will be directly responsible for implementation
of the Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) program, nutrition
surveillance, hospital feeding, nutrition education & counseling and
promotion of maternal infant and young child nutrition (MIYCN) in the camp.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and
supervise the inpatient and outpatient therapeutic feeding of severely
malnourished under-fives while following the stipulated protocol.
- Implement and
supervise the supplementary feeding of the moderately malnourished
under-fives, pregnant/lactating mothers, individuals with medical
conditions (HIV/AIDS and TB).
- Ensure the
Blanket Supplementary Feeding Program (BSFP) activities are implemented
successfully.
- Implement
comprehensive maternal infant and young child nutrition program (MIYCN)
with strong Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) and Baby Friendly
Community initiative (BFCI) approaches.
- Supervise and
monitor the hospital inpatients diet including the special diets for
medical cases like diabetes, TB, HIV/AIDS, Hypertensive among others.
- Train and
mentor the nutrition program staff and the integrated community health
promoters through identification of capacity gaps and carrying out
refresher trainings and on the job trainings.
- Plan and
conduct trainings on Growth Monitoring Promotion (GMP), IMAM and MIYCN to
other mainstream health professionals.
- Develop key
messages in nutrition to the targeted beneficiaries, and ensure it is
delivered appropriately.
- Offer
nutrition support through counseling to individuals with medical
conditions including Comprehensive Care Clinic clients.
- Plan and
conduct the annual health and nutrition surveys together with other
stakeholders in the camp.
- Plan and
conduct mass MUAC screening of the under-fives on a quarterly basis in
collaboration with the Community Health Promoters.
- Work closely
with other nutrition related programs such as HIV/AIDS, Environmental
Health, Clinical Services and Community Health Program in order to improve
the nutrition situation in the camp.
- Compile and
submit donor and IRC Nutrition Program weekly, biweekly and monthly
reports of all the activities implemented, as well prepare food
requisitions.
- Coordinate
Nutrition meetings with IRC and participate in Project monitoring, Review
and Evaluation.
- Represent IRC
in Nutrition Coordination meetings with Implementing partners and other
Nutrition /Health related forums.
- Lease with
Supply Chain Department in logistical Program Supplies procurement and
Monitoring Supply control
- Stock
monitoring of various commodities
- Any other
duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor
degree in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized University.
- Must be a
registered nutrition or dietitian KNDI.
Required Experience &
Competencies:
- Minimum 2
years work experience in community nutrition and implementation.
- Experience in
maternal infant and young nutrition with strong BFHI & BFCI
approaches.
- Experience in
nutrition survey and assessments.
- Good
communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong report
writing and team working skills.
- Knowledge in
computer packages and basic analysis skills.
- Experience in
Nutrition and HIV/AIDS programming added advantage.
- Ability to
work in hardship areas (previous experience in a camp setting will be an
added advantage).
How to Apply
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Job Vacancy: Grants
Intern - Nairobi (Somalia Country Program)
Sector: Grants
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Intern
Employee Category: Full Time
Description: The
Grants Intern will be working under the direct supervision of the Grants and
Fundraising Coordinator and Grants Manager, largely supporting the Grants
Manager and Senior Grants and Partnership officer.
She/He will be responsible
for contributing to a large variety of Grants Unit activities listed in detail
below.
The job requires extreme
adaptability to different personality types, professional organization and
initiative in independent problem solving.
The Somalia Country Office
has designed the intern position to allow for increasing responsibility as the
internship progresses.
Key Responsibilities:
Grant Management
Key Responsibilities:
Grant Management
Donor Reporting
- Track and
manage hard donor deadlines regularly and maintain communications with
donors
- Work with
sector coordinators to receive progress updates on individual grants and
projects
- Review and
edit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on projects
Grant Tracking
- Organize and
maintain information on grants, sectors, programs, and individual projects
- Keep documents
up-to-date on country office portfolio, ending and beginning grants, etc
Sub-Grant Management
- Familiarize
oneself with the varying sub-grant partnerships across IRC Somalia
programs and monitor the relationship for the duration of the grant,
relaying issues to relevant staff when necessary
- Work with
Senior Grants & Partnership officer to liaise with sub-grant
partner on sub-agreement issues for the duration of the sub-grant; i.e.
financial reporting, funds disbursement, technical reporting, amendments
to the sub-grant budget, and any issues with the partnership; support
grant manager on such
- Focus on
capacity-building of partner and keep regular communication with the
partner
Budget Tracking and
Coordination
- Support grant
manager in Grant Opening, Closing, and Check-in meetings, bringing
together all relevant staff, sometimes at Nairobi and field-levels, to go
over financial, procurement, and reporting needs
- Track budget
vs. actual spending of grants monthly (country portfolio of around $9mil);
coordinate with staff at field and Nairobi-level to resolve budgetary
issues
- Support in
meetings as necessary to ensure necessary spending and adherence to donor
agreement
Communications and Advocacy
- Create other
communications pieces as necessary as time allows; press releases or media
advisories for events in the field, news articles on changes in programs
or context (when newsworthy), or key programmatic achievements
Required Qualifications:
- University
Degree underway or recently completed in Project Management, Accounting,
International Development, Non-profit Management, or other relevant fields
- Strong written
and spoken professional English required
- Work
experience in any field, full-time work experience in a professional
office environment preferred
- Proficiency in
EXCEL is a major advantage
- Writing,
editing, and proofreading experience highly desired
- Willingness to
work independently and in group settings
- Strong
interest in the INGO or the humanitarian field and/or Somalia
How to Apply
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Job Vacancy: Women's
Protection & Empowerment Coordinator
Sector: Women's
Protection and Empowerment
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full
Time
Background: The International Rescue Committee 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 Galgadud regions) and Mogadishu implementing
interventions in the areas of Gender-based Violence, Livelihoods, WASH and
Heath reaching more than 200,000 conflict and drought affected people.
Purpose / Objective: Working under the supervision and guidance of the Deputy Director Programs (IRC Somalia), and technical oversight from headquarter (HQ) based Technical Advisor, the Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE) Coordinator is a key member of the Somalia country Senior Management Team (SMT).
Purpose / Objective: Working under the supervision and guidance of the Deputy Director Programs (IRC Somalia), and technical oversight from headquarter (HQ) based Technical Advisor, the Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE) Coordinator is a key member of the Somalia country Senior Management Team (SMT).
The WPE Program Coordinator
is the senior most technical and program expert on WPE programming within the
Somalia program, and provides leadership, guidance, coordination and technical
support to IRC’s GBV programs throughout Somalia.
As a member of a larger
research team, the WPE Program Coordinator also is responsible to ensure safe
and effective implementation of current and subsequent research projects in the
WPE program.
The WPE Program Coordinator will provide regular technical support and field-based monitoring visits to WPE teams working in Mogadishu, Garowe, Dhusamareeb and Galkayo to ensure that all interventions are technically sound, take into account international best practices, and are appropriately meeting the needs of survivors in target communities.
The WPE Program Coordinator will provide regular technical support and field-based monitoring visits to WPE teams working in Mogadishu, Garowe, Dhusamareeb and Galkayo to ensure that all interventions are technically sound, take into account international best practices, and are appropriately meeting the needs of survivors in target communities.
S/He will be required to work
in collaboration with other technical coordinators, the Grants unit,
field-based teams, and local partner to ensure that program activities are
implemented according to approved work plans, congruent with the Somalia
country program strategic plan, and in accordance with the IRC program
framework.
Reports to: Deputy Director of Programs, IRC Somalia
Provides supervision to: Senior GBV Manager, WPE Manager
Areas of Responsibilities:
Program Management
Reports to: Deputy Director of Programs, IRC Somalia
Provides supervision to: Senior GBV Manager, WPE Manager
Areas of Responsibilities:
Program Management
- Work with the
program staff to design programs, develop proposals and work plans to
guide implementation of approved WPE grants. Support the field teams in
the implementation and monitoring of the work plans ensuring that
activities are in line with the IRC strategy and theories of change, and
reflect the commitments IRC made to the donor and the community;
- In
collaboration with WPE program staff, the Technical Advisor and the Deputy
Director - Programs, oversee WPE programming in Somalia through regular
monitoring and evaluation;
- Ensure that
ethical and sound data collection and information management systems are
in place with associated information sharing protocols for GBV analysis,
planning, evaluation, and advocacy
- Ensure
effective team communication and support between team members based in
Nairobi and the three field sites, including opportunities for debriefing
and staff care;
- Provide
guidance and technical support to sector-specific design and
implementation through regular field visits.
- Work with the
program teams to ensure that field experiences are documented and used to
advocate on behalf of the communities with which we work;
- Support
partnerships on GBV programming with Local Non-Governmental Organizations
Human Resource management:
- Assist with
the recruitment of GBV staff, in coordination with HR and the field and
program management
- In
collaboration with the respective Field Coordinators (FCs), provide
technical performance management (setting of objectives, appraisals and
development plans) Work with the respective FCs in ensuring transition
planning and capacity building of WPE staff.
Finance, Budget and Grant
Management:
- Work with the
field teams in the development of WPE program budgets and spending plans
and any other grants as may be required;
- Overall
responsible for WPE program budgets. Monitor budget spending in line with
the spending plans and develop remedial plans where necessary to ensure
budgets are optimally utilized.
- Work closely
with the field teams to ensure diligence in grants utilization
- Work with the
Grants Coordinator to ensure all WPE grants are in compliance with donor
guidelines and contracts/ agreements including budget flexibility and
reporting requirements.
Strategy and Business
Development:
- Oversee the
finalization of the WPE sector strategy and subsequent reviews;
- Identify gaps
in existing WPE programs and work with the team to develop innovative
approaches and mechanisms to address them.
- Work on new
and potential opportunities for programming in WPE in line with country
program strategic plan and IRC theories of change.
- Participate in
the design and development of new programs or initiatives within the
country program as required
Required qualification /
experience & Competencies:
- Masters or
equivalent in health (MPH), social science, humanities or other related
degree;
- At least 2
years experience in direct service provision for survivors of GBV with a
focus on case management and clinical care;
- Experience
with remote management;
- Demonstrated
experience in capacity building and mentoring of national and
international staff
- Knowledge,
skills and experience in participatory methods, community development and
partnership
- Excellent
interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated
effective coordination and networking skills
- Proven
experience managing multiple funding sources, producing donor proposals
and reports
- Excellent
written and oral English skills
- Excellent
computer skills in programs such as: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Preferred
- Previous experience
in emergency preparedness and response,
- Experience
working with Somalia populations in the region
- Experience
working with UN cluster structures and GBV sub-clusters
How to Apply
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Job Vacancy: Supply
Chain Officer (Procurement) - Lodwar
Sector: Procurement
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full Time
Job Purpose /
Objective: Based in Lodwar, the Supply Chain Officer will provide all
necessary Supply Chain support to the field project activities in the
respective field office, ensuring maximum efficiency while adhering to IRC’s
and Donor’s Supply Chain and Administrative procedures.
The Supply Chain Officer will
promote an atmosphere of co-operation and team spirit among IRC staff, carry
out all his/her duties responsibly and act in a professional manner at all
times.
Supply chain activities
Supply chain activities
- To
ensure all supply chain activities are carried out to a satisfactory
standard.
- To ensure that
the necessary Supply Chain organization is effected for all projects.
- To manage or
support, the development and proper functioning of the field project
office
- To assess
potential projects as requested by Supply Chain Manager
- To familiarize
him/herself the IRC Supply Chain Manual and comply with the policies
outlined in the Manual.
- Complete
monthly supply chain reports and submit to Supply Chain Manager as
required.
Procurement
- Receive and
review all Purchase Request from Program and other operations departments.
- Maintain an
updated data base for all prequalified suppliers for both services and
goods for the field office
- Conduct
procurement in accordance with IRC and Donor Policies and procedures,
ensuring that the purchases of goods are appropriate in terms of quality
and fair market price.
- Ensure that
all purchases are properly authorized in accordance with IRC Finance and
supply chain policies and procedures.
- Maintain
proper records of all procurement activities
- Ensure that
IRC and Donor supply chain procedures are followed by all staff in the
field office. Where necessary, carry out basic staff orientation on supply
chain procedures.
- Ensure that up
to date files for price catalogues and products technical information are
maintained for use when necessary by the office for budgetary and ordering
purposes.
- Review all
procurement documents before sending them for approval and ensure that a
proper record for any procurement act is kept and inventory of used POs is
maintained for future references.
- Coordinate
closely with the Supply Chain Department in Nairobi to ensure that program
supplies purchased from Nairobi are delivered to the field in a timely
manner.
Travel and Transport
Management
- Act as focal
point for all travel and transport-related matters including vehicle
availability and accommodation for travelling staff
- Timely
planning, communication and coordination with the requesting staff
regarding their travel requests
- Ensure
up-to-date records are maintained for vehicle hire, accommodation and
related services
- Monitor the
performance of vehicle hire service providers and initiate corrective
actions where necessary
- Ensure timely
processing of payments for transport and travel-related services
Supply Chain Reports
Preparation of regular and ad hoc Supply Chain reports, including:
Preparation of regular and ad hoc Supply Chain reports, including:
- Monthly PR
Tracking Status report
- Monthly
Inventory report
- Monthly
Vehicle Fleet Performance report
- Monthly Assets
Report
- Any other
supply chain reports required by Country Senior Management, Supply Chain
Coordinator or direct Supervisor.
Administrative Roles:
- Manage all
staff employed in the supply chain and admin department who are directly
under him & supporting operations at the field office by assigning
duties through delegation, monitoring the performance and regularly
evaluating staff directly supervised by him /her.
- Ensure there
is an adequate and neatly organized filling system for waybills, inventory
records and other logistical records.
Office Administration
- Provide oversight
over the day-to-day office management activities so as to ensure optimum
space utilization, a well-functioning front office desk and a clean and
conducive working environment for staff at the field office
- Manage /
control access to the office.
- Ensure all
office equipment is in good working order.
- Manage
common/shared spaces e.g conference halls, ensuring optimal allocation and
utilization amongst all staff
- Ensure
adequacy of office supplies (e.g stationery, beverages).
- Maintain
updated data base for assets, properties and equipment in Lodwar office
and share with the Supply Chain Manager on a monthly period.
- Manage office
filing system and archive for ease of access and retrieval.
- Ensure timely
processing of payments for rent and utilities for IRC office and guest
house premises
- Liaise with
the Supply Chain Manager and the Supply Chain Coordinator for timely
renewal or termination of rental agreements as necessary
- Any other
duties that are related to supply chain management and administration that
may be assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements:
- Degree or
Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement &
Logistics or any another relevant field
- Thorough
method of working with ability to work under pressure to pursue multiple
tasks simultaneously to successful conclusions;
- Management
ability to lead, motivate and develop staff;
- Positive
attitude with good sense of humour;
- Committed team
player;
- Ability to
live and work in isolation and in conditions of limited comfort;
- Basic computer
skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Web Applications);
- At least Three
(3) years’ experience working as a Logistician;
The following experience will
all be advantageous: previous NGO work, experience in contract
management, general purchasing, fleet management and direct staff supervision.
How to Apply
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Job Vacancy: VPRU
Emergency Preparedness Specialist
Sector: Violence
Prevention and Response
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full
Time
Background / Summary: The
International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian
crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict
and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future.
Founded
in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to
flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities which support
them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities.
At work today in over 40
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.
Program Description: The
IRC is one of the first humanitarian organisations to bring together specific
disciplines involved in violence prevention and response (VPR) in conflict
affected settings to ensure collaborative and still specialized support to
survivors and those at risk of violence.
Over the past 20 years, the
IRC has pioneered and implemented programs that prevent and respond to violence
against women and children, as well as other vulnerable groups in refugee
settings and in other conflict-affected contexts, making the IRC a global
leader in this field.
The IRC presently implements
programming in partnership with local communities to meet the safety, health
and psychosocial needs of women, children and others experiencing violence,
exploitation and abuse in contexts of conflict and displacement.
The IRC manages VPR
programmes in 26 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Haiti, with
funding from governments, the UN, foundations, and private donors.
Since 2010, the IRC has been
building its work with local partners to advance emergency preparedness and
emergency response capacity in the field, specific to the response to
gender-based violence (GBV).
The VPRU Emergency Preparedness Specialist oversees a three-year strategic project focused on strengthening the capacity of local organizations and networks to lead response to gender-based violence (GBV) in emergencies.
The VPRU Emergency Preparedness Specialist oversees a three-year strategic project focused on strengthening the capacity of local organizations and networks to lead response to gender-based violence (GBV) in emergencies.
This includes responsibility
for technical resources developed through the project, capacity strengthening
carried out in the field and remotely, and network-building for partners
engaged in project outcomes.
In this capacity the VPRU
Emergency Preparedness Specialist travels to East Africa and other
to-be-determined regions to support civil society networks.
The VPRU Emergency Preparedness Specialist is a member of VPRU and reports to the VPRU Deputy Director for Emergencies.
Major Responsibilities:
Supporting local GBV expertise and emergency response to GBV
The VPRU Emergency Preparedness Specialist is a member of VPRU and reports to the VPRU Deputy Director for Emergencies.
Major Responsibilities:
Supporting local GBV expertise and emergency response to GBV
- Organize and
lead GBV Emergency Preparedness and Response Training of Trainers (ToT)
for NGO network staff and member organizations;
- Oversee the
further evolution of the IRC’s GBV Emergency Preparedness and Response
training package to include materials covering inclusivity and diversity,
ensuring that training participants are equipped to design and lead
programming for women and girls of different age groups and abilities,
ethnic or religious backgrounds, sexual orientations, etc.;
- Using new
materials on inclusivity and diversity, as well as IRC materials on
context-responsive approaches to GBV programming in emergencies (e.g.,
mobile service provision, urban approaches, etc.), organize and carry out
deep dive workshops for NGO Network staff and members;
- Establish
strong eye-to-eye collaboration with NGO Networks and support their work
cascade the trainings and deep dives out to network member organizations
operating in refugee recipient locations and conducting programming for
women and girls, and/or providing GBV prevention and response services;
- Ensure the
monitoring, documentation and dissemination of learning on supporting
local GBV expertise and emergency response to GBV.
Accountability to women and
girls in humanitarian response
- Ensure –
through program design and practice, team capacity and behavior – that the
people the IRC serves drive our action, are part of the design and
implementation of programs, and that their access to services and programs
is meaningful and safe;
- Support the
IRC’s Women at Work in Emergencies Network, in close collaboration with
the Emergency Unit and the Gender Equality Unit.
VPRU emergency preparedness
and response priorities
- Work with VPRU
in the development of emergency preparedness and response strategies and
tools;
- Communicate
new approaches and best practices in the localization of emergency
response work.
Compliance and grant
management
- Ensure
compliance with IRC policy and procedures throughout the program team and
activities;
- Prepare high
quality and timely donor and management reports on grants and sector
activities;
- Contribute to
the development of VPRU proposals and budgets for international donors,
and work in close collaboration with IRC grants and finance staff to
finalize proposals and respond to any requests for additional information.
Key Working Relationships:
Position reports to: VPRU Deputy Director for Emergencies
Position reports to: VPRU Deputy Director for Emergencies
Position directly supervises: N/A
Indirect reporting: N/A
Other Internal and/or external contacts: Internal: Regular relationships with VPRU country support TAs; VPRU Ops team; the Emergency Unit Deputy Director for Emergency Preparedness, and his team; and Regional and Country teams, as relevant; and the Gender Equality Unit.
External: Relationships with local and regional civil society networks, including three NGO Networks: GBV Prevention Network, the Strategic Initiative for the Horn of Africa (SIHA), and Protection in Practice, which will collectively represent over 580 organizations and individuals from across the Horn, East and Southern Africa, the Middle East and East and South Asia.
Indirect reporting: N/A
Other Internal and/or external contacts: Internal: Regular relationships with VPRU country support TAs; VPRU Ops team; the Emergency Unit Deputy Director for Emergency Preparedness, and his team; and Regional and Country teams, as relevant; and the Gender Equality Unit.
External: Relationships with local and regional civil society networks, including three NGO Networks: GBV Prevention Network, the Strategic Initiative for the Horn of Africa (SIHA), and Protection in Practice, which will collectively represent over 580 organizations and individuals from across the Horn, East and Southern Africa, the Middle East and East and South Asia.
Job Requirements:
- University
degree and technical accreditation or equivalent
- At least 3-6
years of experience developing and managing GBV programming in
humanitarian contexts
- Demonstrated
ability to work effectively with agencies, local governments and community
leaders and develop multi-stakeholder support for humanitarian priorities
and advocacy initiatives
- Demonstrated
ability to identify creative and appropriate solutions for the populations
affected by crisis, considering factors including the context and an
individual client's developmental stage, gender and status
- Experience
managing large, complex donor funded programs and grants, including staff
management, budget oversight, monitoring and evaluation systems, and
technical input to proposal-budget development and donor reports
- Experience
working directly or in partnership with other VPRU technical fields –
Child Protection and Protection/Rule of Law – is not required but is an
advantage
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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 IRC.Recruitment@rescue.org. As required by law, the IRC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with a known disability.