The International Committee of the
Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation with the
exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of
war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance.
It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles. The ICRC’s Regional Delegation in Nairobi co-ordinates the institution’s humanitarian activities in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti.
The Regional Delegation in Nairobi is
seeking for an experienced, highly motivated and qualified person to fill the
position of:
It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles. The ICRC’s Regional Delegation in Nairobi co-ordinates the institution’s humanitarian activities in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti.
Employment Opportunity: EcoSec
Field Officer
(Open to Kenyan nationals only)
Overall Responsibility: The field officer is responsible for the implementation of the
EcoSec activities and resources in the areas of assignment. S/he conducts
assessments, implements interventions together with KRCS under the overall
supervision of EcoSec Coordinator in Nairobi.
The position will be based in Nairobi
with at least 75% field travel (Lamu, Tana River and Garissa counties, but
extendable to other counties).
Tasks and Responsibilities:
·
Assist the EcoSec Program Manager in
all aspects of the planning and implementation of Micro Economic Intiatives
(MEI) programme, Relief or Agro distributions in Kenya, (together with Kenya
Red Cross Soceity – KRCS);
·
Economic data collection, monitoring
and analysis, general economic security assessments, post-distribution
monitoring (Agro & Relief/ad hoc) and food basket analysis;
·
Conducts Monthly Market survey as per
the guidelines provided by EcoSec Program Manager;
·
Trains and coaches field teams on the
implementation of Village Savings and Loans Association;
·
Executes administrative and office
work related to projects;
·
Assist the EcoSec delegate in
establishing and extending contacts with relevant Government authorities (e.g.
Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Agriculture, Head of Statistics Committee etc)
at regional, district and village administrations;
·
Assist the EcoSec Program Manager and
other colleagues in all aspects of field work as required;
·
Provides practical advice and
feedback from local populations to the EcoSec delegate on issues or problems
related to the implementation of EcoSec programmes;
·
Collects information on the
socio-economic and humanitarian situation from all available primary and
secondary sources;
·
Contributes to
weekly/Monthly/Quarterly, reporting activities, and ad hoc reports (field
trips, minutes of meetings, analytical docs, monitoring etc);
·
Contributes to the analysis of the
security, socio-economic, cultural and political environment relevant to the
ICRC and share relevant information with colleagues;
·
Advises on culture, politics, general
situation and share relevant information related to the context.
Requirements
·
University degree in Agriculture,
Economics, Development Studies, Sociology, Animal Production, Veterinary
Science or related fields;
·
4 years’ work experience in a similar
field;
·
At least 2 years’ experience of
managing and implementing, designing Village Savings and Loan Associations
projects, microenterprise development, microeconomic initiatives, relief
interventions, cash transfer programs, unconditional and conditional cash
transfer;
·
At least 1 year of experience working
as trainer of Business management skills for communities;
·
Proven experience of conducting
livelihood assessments;
·
Good knowledge of geographically
assigned environment;
·
Team leadership skills with excellent
communication, analytical, reporting and influential skills;
·
Fluent in written and spoken English;
·
Excellent in collaborative work with
partners.
How to Apply:
Interested persons with the required
background and experience are invited to submit their application to: Human
Resource Office at the e-mail address; nai_hrrec_services@icrc.org before 4th
March, 2018 (indicate the position title in the subject line).
Please include: detailed Curriculum
Vitae and motivation letter, copies of relevant certificates, current and
expected remuneration and contact details of three referees.
NB: only emailed applications will be
considered
The ICRC does not charge a fee at any
single stage of the recruitment process