IRC Senior Field Coordinator Jobs in Kenya
Kakuma was established in 1992 and is the largest and third oldest camp in Kenya and it host about 192,000 Refugees majority being South Sudanese, followed by Somalis and others. The Camp has more than 10 different nationalities at present.
Most refugees and asylum seekers who arrived at Kakuma in the last few years are staying with relatives but some have been settled outside in a new settlement called Kalubeyi some 15 kilomters outside Kakuma.
The IRC has implemented refugee assistance projects in Kakuma since 1992 and has been the lead health, and SGBV implementing partner in Kakuma.The IRC provides primary and secondary healthcare services, targeted nutritional services, quality reproductive health, and HIV related services, as well as the protection and empowerment of women and girls.
Responsibilities and specific tasks:
Field Office and Program Management
Oversee day-to-day implementation of all programs in the field site, providing constructive supervision to the program managers to implement, monitor, and 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 Kakuma 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
Grants Management and Reporting
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.
Monitoring & Evaluation
Ensure appropriate M&E activities are carried out regularly by program staff in all sectors (data collection & analysis, monitoring of project progress against established work plans, monitoring of established indicators and utilization of results to inform program (re-)design);
Support for Identifying gaps in M&E systems and make recommendations for improvements;
Strategic Planning
Support the integration of program activities to create coherent, quality and complimentary programming; Specific focus to ensure strong integration of program support functions with direct program related activities
Participate in workshops at field level to establish and monitor annual operating plans for the strategic plan;
Ensure that all project activities are consistent with established best practices and IRC’s Program Framework principles.
Human Resource Management
Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
Ensure all staff in the field site know and understand IRCs Global and in-country HR Policies and the IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct.
Document and address breaches of policy and disciplinary issues in coordination with the Sr HR Coordinator in a professional manner and in line with the letter and spirit of the relevant policy.
Ensure the Performance Management cycle is implemented and documented timely for all staff in the field site. Ensure feedback from technical coordinators is sought and incorporated in performance management cycles of program managers and heads of department, including but not limited to technical performance and capacity building needs.
Provide direct supervision to the field site’s HR lead, ensuring recruitment, staff orientation, and payroll preparation, leave management and exit management processes are carried out timely and in line with relevant policies and procedures.
Ensure that staff has capacity development plans in place based on documented capacity needs assessments exercise. Work with the appropriate technical resource (for
example the Technical Coordinators) to achieve this
Finance and Supply Chain and ICT Management
In close coordination with the Finance department, lead the development and management of annual, comprehensive and inclusive field operating budgets.
Oversee the financial management of field office operations by the Program Managers, and the Finance staff, including cash management, issuing and tracking advances, ensuring complete and correct use of all finance forms; timely notice to Nairobi of cash transfer needs;
Ensure proper financial, supply chain and ICT management systems and control mechanisms are in place and adhered to in line with the IRC’s global and in-country finance and supply chain policies.
Oversee the carrying out of supply chain support operations by Hagadera supply chain staff, including procurement (both local and through Nairobi), stock management, asset management, vehicle operations, equipment maintenance, and repair (including communications and computer equipment);
Provide supervision and leadership to the field site’s finance and supply chain teams.
Review and ensure timely submission of monthly and annual finance and supply chain reports from the field site as required.
Security Management
Act as IRCs Security Focal Point for the field site.
Ensure all staff in the field site know and understand IRC Kakuma security regulations; Document and address breaches of policy and disciplinary issues in coordination with the Security Manager.
Monitor the Kakuma security situation, attend security meetings and inform the Security Manager, and SMT where appropriate, of developments through submission of accurate weekly and –where needed- ad-hoc security and incident reports.
Participate in the review and update of the country Security Management Plan.
Assist the Security Manager in developing field specific Contingency Plans, Medevac, Evacuation Plans and SOPs.
Assist the Security Manager with developing training plans for staff and conducting training.
Representation and Coordination
Represent the IRC with local government authorities (administrative, sectoral and security officials), non-state actors, UN agencies, NGOs, and donors at the field site level.
Engage and or delegate to program staff for sector representation as appropriate.
Represent the IRC with beneficiaries and communities to encourage accountability to those we serve
Upon request by the Senior Management Team, organize and facilitate field visits for stakeholders interested in IRC’s Kakuma response.
Coordinate IRC program activities with relevant officials and other humanitarian agencies;
Assist in the preparation of regular reports to keep partners and stakeholders informed of IRC’s activities;
Draft reports and provides verbal updates to the Country Director.
Actively develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders at the county level including donors, government actors, local traditional leadership, beneficiary populations and their representatives, etc.
Requirements:
Eight or more year’s progressive management and leadership experience with an International NGO.
Masters Degree in management, International relation, development studies and MBA Bachelor’s degree plus 10 years of relevant experience is Field or Humanitiarian sector will be required.
Experience managing country program teams with a diverse portfolio; knowledge of major donors (including USAID/OFDA/PRM, ECHO/EC, DFID, CBM , UN Agencies).
Strong background in Supply Chain, Logistics, Administration and program implementation
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 a 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 31st August, 2018
For more information and job application details, see; IRC Senior Field Coordinator Jobs in Kenya
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