ICRC Risk Management Unit Coordinator Jobs in Kenya
ICRC Risk Management Unit Coordinator Jobs in Kenya
About the Job The Risk Management Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that the Somalia delegation's programmes comply with ICRC operational policies. S/he leads the delegation on issues related to transparency and accountability in humanitarian operations, in order to reassure donors and affected populations of integrity of ICRC staff and operational partners, and the relevance and effectiveness of its programmes.
This is a national/resident position based in Nairobi,
Duties and Responsibilities
Sets the delegation’s strategic orientation regarding transparency and accountability in humanitarian operations
Designs the framework for monitoring all activities and processes carried out by different units within the delegation
Identifies possible risks that may affect ICRC programmes, prioritizes them according to the scale and gravity of the risk, and advises the delegation on appropriate mitigation measures and controls; maintains the delegation’s risk register
Organizes and plans monitoring field missions, compiles findings, draws lessons learnt and recommendations and, when needed, advises the delegation on situations requiring corrective measures
Fosters participatory planning and monitoring, by involving primary stakeholder groups (operational departments) in monitoring and evaluating their own activities
In the planning and implementation stages, supports assistance programme teams in assessing the feasibility of proposed projects and the related risks, and in evaluating the projects’ long-term intended impact and suitability to local realities
Actively seeks to understand and correct structural shortcomings in existing control and accountability mechanisms specific to the programme and logistics and administrative processes
Establishes procedures, working tools and guidelines, in line with ICRC Ethics, Risk and Compliance Office (ERCO)’s frameworks, policies and guidelines, for monitoring the implementation of ICRC programmes and conducting due diligence activities
Manages the delegation’s risk management unit. Supervises, coaches, trains and mentors risk management unit staff and external consultants
Provides guidance and support to all staff to ensure coherence and accountability in
the implementation of ICRC programmes in the Somalia
Creates awareness to the employees on the benefits of effective programme implementation in Somalia and the implications for the ICRC’s reputation
Minimum Qualifications and Required Competencies
Degree in Risk Management, Development Studies, Sociology, Development economics, Economics, or equivalent qualification in a related field of study
8 - 10 years’ work experience in programme or project management, monitoring & evaluation, risk management, compliance and/or audit; including at least 3 years in a managerial position
Understanding of donor environment and legal requirements by donors
Experience in leading and managing a multidisciplinary and multicultural team
Comprehensive knowledge and exposure to a wide range of security, humanitarian assistance, emergency relief and protection issues
Experience working in/knowledge of Somalia context is a strong advantage
Possessing a strong degree of honesty and integrity, and a solid sense of ethics including the ability to appropriately handle confidential information
Conceptual and strategic, analytical capacity
Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence others to reach agreement
Fluent (minimum C1) in English; Somali language is an advantage
Computer proficiency
We Offer
A challenging job opportunity within a dynamic work environment in an international humanitarian organization
Training and development opportunities
A competitive salary with benefits, based on the ICRC Compensation and Benefits framework
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; ICRC Risk Management Unit Coordinator Jobs in Kenya
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