Islamic Relief Project Officer Jobs in Kenya

Islamic Relief Project Officer Jobs in Kenya

As an independent humanitarian and development organisation, Islamic Relief has been serving humanity for 34 years.

With an active presence in over 40 countries across the globe, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for the three billion people still living in poverty.

Since we received our first donation in 1984, we have helped millions of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people.

Inspired by the Islamic faith and guided by our values, we believe that people with wealth have a duty to those less fortunate – regardless of race, political affiliation, gender or belief.

Our projects provide poor people with access to vital services. We protect communities from disasters and deliver life-saving emergency aid.

We provide lasting routes out of poverty, and empower vulnerable people to transform their lives and their communities.

Our global family includes national offices, affiliated partners and field offices. We also own a subsidiary company called TIC International which raises funds for our work by collecting and recycling clothing.

It was set up in 1993 following an influx of clothing donations in the aftermath of numerous emergency appeals.

Background

Established in 1984 in the UK, Islamic Relief is an international NGO seeking to promote
sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities through relief
and development activities.

IR aim to help the needy regardless of race, religion or gender.

IR started operations in Kenya in 1993 on one to one orphans sponsorship programme through a
local CBO in Mandera District, Northern Kenya.

The 2006 Horn of Africa drought inspired the
birth of IR-Kenya in Mandera County, in Northern Eastern Kenya.

Since then IR-Kenya has been providing humanitarian and developmental assistance; having extended its programme to Wajir and Garissa Counties in 2010 and 2011 respectively, and the Dadaab Refugee Camps in 2012.

In 2017 IRK also expanded its operations to Kilifi & Marsabit counties, to deliver
economic strengthening projects.

Currently our major initiatives include Health and Nutrition, Water and Sanitation, Secure Livelihoods, Child Welfare, Education, Disaster Risk Reduction, Emergency Response, and various Seasonal Activities.

Scope of the Role: