IFRC Community Engagement & Accountability Intern Jobs in Nairobi
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, with 190 member National Societies.
As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence,
voluntary service, unity and universality.
Responsibilities
Support the team in the organisation, preparation and delivery of CEA training courses across Africa, for example by supporting logistics, adapting training materials and resources and compiling training reports.
This will include, amongst others, a CEA Training of Trainers (ToT) in West Africa, focusing on Francophone National Societies
Lead the compilation and dissemination of the monthly CEA Africa newsletter from IFRC, by selecting all relevant CEA reports and updates from the region and worldwide.
Support the team in the organisation of Brown Bag sessions or similar learning events on CEA at the IFRC regional office, for example about how to establish and manage community feedback mechanisms.
Attend relevant regional inter-agency meetings to share information and lessons around CEA and to encourage peer learning.
Support the line manager in working with specific National Societies to monitor and report regularly on progress on CEA in their projects and programs.
Assist to collate, edit and upload materials to the global CEA online resource library and promote the library to National Societies across the region.
Support the development of funding proposals and donor reports
Research and write CEA case studies and web stories, exploring innovative approaches. Work with communications to place these on the Africa website, newsletter, social media and regional updates.
Provide in-country CEA surge support in emergencies if possible and appropriate – this would include supporting the IFRC operations team and the National Society to adopt CEA approaches and
tools as part of their emergency response.
Provide administration and logistics support to the CEA team, including procurement of goods and services for CEA, working with printers, designers and translators, and supporting financial, legal and administration needs.
Education
A university degree in a relevant area (i.e. Communication, Social/Behavioural Sciences or International Development)
Experience
Experience of working in an office environment
Relevant experience working or interning with a humanitarian organization
Experience working with Red Cross/Red Crescent National Societies is an added advantage
Experience of organising and helping to deliver training courses
Knowledge, skills and languages
Knowledge of community engagement, accountability to communities or participatory approaches
Knowledge of social and behaviour change communication / communication for development approaches
Knowledge of different communication channels and how to reach different audiences
Good understanding of humanitarian or development sector
Able to work on own initiative and solve problems
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent verbal and written skills
Strong presentation, facilitation and training skills
Willing to travel to support a field operation (if applicable)
Languages
Fluently spoken and written English
Good command of French is an added advantage
Competencies and values
Professionalism
Communications
Collaboration and teamwork
National Society and customer relations
Building alliances
Accountability
Creativity and innovation
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 9th july 2018
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