International Rescue Committee Jobs Opportunities in Kenya
International Rescue Committee Deputy Regional Director of Program Jobs Opportunities in Kenya
ResponsibilitiesWork closely with the Regional Director to ensure that the IRC's global strategy is understood and guides decision-making throughout the region.
Drive institutionalization of the Outcomes and Evidence Framework, IRC's program design tools.
Support delivery of country-level Strategy Action Plans (SAP). Facilitate and coordinate regional participation in global strategy discussions, initiatives and pilots.
Oversee implementation of SAP monitoring mechanism and review process, including leading annual SAP reviews and reporting.
Build consensus around a common vision of what shared success in Asia looks like, including developing and tracking appropriate indicators.
Manage the region's relationships with the Technical Units (TUs), and support TU-country program collaboration to optimize impact on program quality within and across country programs.
Strengthen the region's readiness to respond to new emergencies in line with global IRC emergency response and preparedness guidelines.
Facilitate sharing and learning across countries, and support country programs to incorporate learning from other regions into project design and operations management.
Coordinate the region's engagement with IRC's R&D lab.
Engage the regional team and country programs in on-going context analysis to ensure IRC programs are continually adapted to the evolving contexts across the region.
Ensure that programs are designed and implemented in support of IRC's vision of cost-effective, outcomes-driven and evidence-based interventions that are responsive to the local context and the priorities of our beneficiaries.
Where applicable support country teams to adopt and use industry-standard remote management practices and maximize program quality and controls.
Qualifications
7-10 years in senior program management roles, with several of these being in an international NGO.
Post-graduate qualification or equivalent relevant experience in a relevant discipline.
A diverse background in programs, with strong understanding of DM&E, strong analytical skills, and experience leading strategic planning processes
Demonstrated ability to influence peer agencies, local government and community leaders to work effectively towards a common and agreed upon result.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate and implement best practices and processes affecting multiple technical specialties to achieve rapid, consistent and high quality outcomes.
Demonstrated expertise in representation and negotiations, resulting in securing significant new opportunities for the organization
Highly-developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching. Must be able to give direction from a variety of management styles and roles.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision
Strong commitment to the IRC's mission, purpose and values
Fluency in French is highly preferred;
Previous experience with IRC is desirable
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 24th December, 2017
For more information and job application details, see; International Rescue Committee Deputy Regional Director of Program Jobs Opportunities in Kenya
International Rescue Committee Senior Field Coordinator Jobs Opportunities in Kenya
Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day implementation of all programs in the field site, providing constructive supervision to the program managers to implement, monitor, evaluate work plans including monitoring & evaluation mechanisms as agreed with the Deputy Director Programs and in coordination with the IRC sector Technical Coordinators.
In close collaboration with relevant Technical Coordinator(s), lead the field-based teams in the development of new proposals and initiatives for the Hagadera and Garissa field site in accordance with the country program strategic plan and IRC Strategic Action Plan 2020 framework.
Participate in the development of budgets for program proposals in conjunction with the grants and finance departments.
Ensure timely and quality program implementation, reporting, and monitoring.
Contribute to assessments, program design, and budgeting.
Ensure programs are in compliance with IRC, donor and national requirements.
In close
coordination with the Grants department and the relevant Technical Coordinator(s), lead field-level Grants Opening, Mid-Term and Closing meetings.
Review operational aspects of internal and external reports from the field site and ensure timely submission as required
Lead review of Budget vs. Actual expenditure on a monthly basis with staff, ensuring timely and accurate feedback to the relevant Technical Coordinator(s) and the Grants, Finance and Supply Chain departments.
In collaboration with the Technical Coordinator(s) address any over/under expenditure issues through jointly developed corrective plans.
Qualifications
Six or more year's progressive management and leadership experience with an International NGO.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant management or technical field.
Experience managing country program teams with a diverse portfolio; knowledge of major donors (including USAID/OFDA/PRM, ECHO/EC, DFID, UN Agencies).
Strong background in Supply Chain, Logistics, Administration.
Experience in IT is strongly preferred.
Experience managing Security in a hostile environment.
Excellent leadership, people management, interpersonal and negotiation skills and a demonstrated ability to develop harmonious teams in cross cultural context.
Strong diplomatic skills. Ability to establish good working relationships with partners, donors and other stakeholders in a sensitive environment.
Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
English fluency required.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 24th December, 2017
For more information and job application details, see; International Rescue Committee Senior Field Coordinator Jobs Opportunities in Kenya
International Rescue Committee Logistician Jobs Opportunities in Kenya
Responsibilities
Acts as a focal point for the organisation’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system - JD Edwards (JDE);
Ensures proper and timely forecasting and sourcing of goods. Makes sure that all forecasts are received, registered and matched with the department’s demand and that sourcing of goods is done according to an agreed plan;
Supports the implementation of ICRC order management strategy and ensures that order management is done in a transparent and accountable manner;
Adheres to the stock policy, aligning with the regional office and highlighting operational constraints;
Ensures continuous update of the ICRC Logistics Procedures and monitors their implementation within the department;
Ensures that service level agreements are constantly met;
Ensures implementation of staff development programmes within the Supply Chain department;
Manages relationship with internal and external contacts and ensures that world-class customer service level is attained and maintained;
Takes charge within the department in the absence of the supervisor;
Ensures compliance to the ICRC logistics procedures and Code of Conduct;
Ensures proper information management and records management within the department and dispatches weekly and monthly reports;
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or equivalent from a recognised university;
6 years’ work experience in a similar field, experience in a humanitarian environment is an added advantage;
Fluent in written and spoken English with excellent interpersonal communication skills,
Professional experience with ERP system, preferably JD Edwards;
Advanced computer skills, particularly in MS Excel;
Demonstrable management, analytical, and negotiation skills;
A strong sense of responsibility, commitment and work ethics;
Highly motivated and interested in the humanitarian sector;
How to apply
Interested candidates should send their resume by 7th December, 2017 to:
sok_hrrec_services@icrc.org
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