Community Liaison Officer CLO-Kakuma at National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK)

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Community Liaison Officer will be based in Kakuma Refugee Camp and shall be responsible for implementation of shelter project through monitoring of the constructed shelters in the camp. He/she shall report to the Project Engineer in the performance of his/her duties and responsibilities, which shall include the following;

PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

• Monitoring of the constructed T-shelter across the camp to curb on their vandalization. This monitoring will be in consultation with UNHCR Site Planning and in line with the established Shelter SOPs in Kakuma.
• Carry out post-relocation assessment to ascertain the occupancy of all shelters allocated to the refugees.
• Carry out assessment of completed shelters and repair related works on refugee buildings and produce quantitative list of materials required to do the repairs whenever necessary.
• Responsible for preparation of tender documents and subsequent contracts for refugee shelter related works.
• Conduct both formal and informal meetings with stakeholders at camp level and keep the Project Engineer informed of the deliberations of such meetings.
• Keep Project Engineer posted on the progress of shelter implementation through regular updates.
• Responsible for ensuring proper implementation of funded activities in accordance with approved work plans, budgets and regulations of NCCK and her partners and donors.
• To prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports detailing the progress and achievement of project outputs and objectives, outlining challenges and recommendations for future planning.
• Involved in designing training manual and subsequent training of national staff under shelter project.
• Attend and Participate in sectoral and other shelter related meetings at camp level.
• Assist the Camp Planning Officer in identifying empty and habitable plots to be utilized in future construction of shelters
• Responsible for other duties as delegated/assigned by supervisor or designate

OPERATIONS

• Adhere to sound and cost-effective operational standards and procedures in transport, stores, procurement, communications and security in the performance of duty.
• Properly utilize supplies, equipment and assets assigned for official duty.
• Responsible for supervising and motivating shelter monitors and any other incentive staff working under him/her in accordance with NCCK policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Responsible for conducting regular incentive staff performance appraisals aimed at enhancing achievement of NCCK objectives and mission.
• Observe the highest standards of the Code of Conduct for humanitarian workers, refugee protection and prevention of sexual abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.
• Responsible for reporting to the Camp Coordinator, supervisor or any senior staff any incidents of abuse of authority, all forms of fiscal impropriety and discrimination in NCCK operations.

COORDINATION

• To liaise with UNHCR Camp Protection and Technical office, implementing partners’ (IPs) field staff and refugee representatives in facilitating community-based site plans compliance and enforcement mechanisms in the camps.
• To liase with the community leaders and camp security in ensuring the constructed shelters remain intact without any vandalism.
• Responsible for maintaining regular update and contact with the Camp Coordinator, Project Engineer , Camp Planning Officer or any other senior staff of NCCK on all key matters of project management, operations and coordination.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor or designate.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in Building and Construction/ Civil Engineering/Surveying or Construction Management with relevant experience in a humanitarian environment preferably refugee set up.
• Approved grade tests from recognized institution.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Knowledge and working experience in design software (CAD software)
• Skills and experience in drafting/sketching of building plans.
• Experience working in a humanitarian context, with communities/refugees to especially on a shelter project.
• At least 2 years’ experience in camp management related activities in especially on shelter projects implementation.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and quick response experiences in humanitarian contexts.
• Possession of negotiation and facilitation skills and experience working in forced migration settings.
• Working knowledge and experience of humanitarian principles, SPHERE and UNHCR standards in shelter and camp management.
• Excellent computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, internet etc.
• Knowledge of English and Kiswahili languages.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• High level of integrity, commitment and professional responsibility.
• Strong inter-personal and team building skills.
• Ability to tolerate cultural, educational and religious diversity in the work place.
• Excellent communication, organization and presentation skills.
• A team player