Field Coordinator at IsraAID

Job Purpose

To manage the Israaid sub-office in Kakuma, provide leadership, develop and implement programming.

Main Responsibilities

• Supervision of existing programs
• Planning for future programs
• Offer logistical and programmatic support to programs
• Recruitment and training of staff subject to need and to budget constraints
• Host donor missions, developing additional programs
• Host Volunteer missions
• Proposal writing
• Pursue partnerships and collaborations
• Manage budget and accounts
• Maintaining positive strong relationships with all stakeholders
• Representation of IsraAID in meetings at all levels.
• Any other tasks as assigned by IsraAID Country Director

The tasks cut across programming and operations- supervision of programs, HR, Finance, Fleet logistics, recruitment, procurement, security etc.

The main responsibilities are not meant to be an exhaustive list of tasks. The need for flexibility is required and the job holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.

Required skills, experience, and competencies

• At least a bachelor’s degree in international development, community development, humanitarian and disaster response, community social work, or equivalent.
• At least 2 years proven work experience in an equivalent position in a development or humanitarian aid INGO, particularly in refugee contexts.
• Practical experience in program design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience in the financial management of project budgets.
• Expertise in administrative work.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience managing complex teams.
• Excellent communication skills in English (both oral & written).
• IT skills – Microsoft Office and Finance packages.
• Ability to build relationships with a broad range of stakeholders and identify partnership opportunities.
• Ability to train staff and build capacities.
• Should be assertive, presentable, and culturally sensitive.
• Willingness to live in Kakuma, Turkana County.
• Kenyan citizenship or residency permit is required.