DRC NGO WASH Officer Kenya Jobs

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. Using a protection of human rights framework, DRC has mainly focused on Somalis who are displaced by conflict. Programmes include protection, livelihoods, food and NFI distribution, water and sanitation, and advocacy amongst others.

There are 4 main programme offices in Somali region, one in Yemen, one in Kenya and one regional office in Nairobi. There are also non-operational region wide initiatives, focusing on advocacy and capacity building, which are supported from the Nairobi regional office. Currently there is over 150 DRC staff in the region.

During 2014, DRC in Dadaab will continue to provide both emergency life-saving assistance and long term development support to existing refugees, new arrivals and the host community through funding from UNHCR, Danida, ECHO and DRC's own funds.

The job holder will assist the implementation of DRC Voluntary Repatriation project component including management of the disbursement of unconditional cash grants and manage the Transit Centers. This position will require extensive travel to refugee camps in Dadaab, Ifo, Dagahaley and Hagadera and close coordination with Return Help Desk staff from UNHCR, RAS, NRC, IRC and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Implementation