Employment Opportunities at Refugee-Led Organization Network of Kenya (RELON-Kenya)

Job Purpose

• Finance Manager is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership in the finance department to drive the organization’s financial performance and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards.

Job Description

• Oversees all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash flow management, and risk management
• Develop and implement financial strategies, policies, and plans aligned with the organization's goals, objectives, and vision.
• Provide leadership and direction to the finance team, including finance officer, Assistant finance officer to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
• Manage the annual budgeting process, working closely with program officers and management to develop and review budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Monitor financial performance against budget, forecast, and key performance indicators (KPIs), analyzing variances and trends and providing insights and recommendations to improve financial results.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, reports, and disclosures in accordance with accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Coordinate and liaise with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with financial reporting and tax obligations.
• Develop and maintain effective internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard assets, mitigate risks, and ensure integrity and accuracy in financial reporting and operations.
• Assess and manage financial risks, including currency exchange risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, and market risk, and implement strategies to mitigate and manage these risks effectively.
• Lead financial analysis and modeling initiatives to support strategic decision-making, investment evaluation, and business planning processes.
• Provide financial insights and guidance to senior management and the board of directors, presenting financial performance, forecasts, and recommendations at meetings and presentations.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement within the finance department, promoting teamwork, professional development, and excellence in performance
• Ensure compliance with donor financial requirements, grant agreements and approved budgets.
• Work closely with management and program officers to ensure expenditure complies with approved budgets and procurement procedures.
• Perform any other finance related duties assigned by the Executive Director.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance; master's degree in finance or Accounting is preferred.
• Professional certification, including Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Chartered Accountant (CA), is highly desirable.
• At least Seven (7) years of progressive professional experience in finance and accounting with at least 3 years in a senior finance or managerial position
• Proven experience in finance leadership roles, with a record of accomplishment of success in financial management, strategic planning, and Grant management.
• Proven experience Managing Donor-Funded grants, including preparation of donor budgets, financial report, expenditure monitoring and grant compliance
•  Deep knowledge of financial principles, accounting standards, taxation, and regulatory requirements applicable to the organization's geographic locations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends and insights, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate financial concepts and insights to non-financial stakeholders effectively.
• Leadership qualities, including vision, integrity, strategic thinking, and the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve excellence.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including senior executives and board members.
• Proficiency in financial analysis tools, modeling techniques, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, Online or desktop QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Results-oriented mindset, with a focus on driving financial performance, maximizing profitability, and creating long-term shareholder value.

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 Job Purpose

• The Assistant Finance Officer will support the Finance Department in the day-to-day administration of the Organization’s financial operations. The role will assist with processing financial transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, preparing supporting documentation, reconciliations, filing and other accounting activities while ensuring compliance with the Organization’s financial policies and procedures.

Job Description

• Assist in recording financial transactions accurately and promptly in the accounting system.
• Assist in processing payments, reimbursements, receipts, advances and other financial transactions.
• Prepare and organize payment vouchers and ensure all transactions have the required supporting documentation.
• Assist with bank, cash and other account reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and filing systems.
• Assist in tracking staff advances, imprests and accountabilities.
• Support the Finance Officer in preparation of periodic financial reports.
• Assist in monitoring expenditure against approved budgets.
• Assist in reviewing invoices, receipts and other financial documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Support the preparation and processing of payroll and statutory payments as assigned.
• Assist in maintaining records for donor-funded projects and ensuring proper allocation and coding of expenditure.
• Support preparation of financial documents and schedules required for internal and external audits.
• Assist in maintaining an organized and secure electronic and physical filing system for financial records.
• Assist in monitoring outstanding financial documentation and follow up on pending accountabilities.
• Support procurement and administrative processes that have financial implications.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and organizational information.
• Identify and promptly report discrepancies or missing documentation to the Finance Officer.
• Provide general administrative support to the Finance Department.
• Perform any other finance-related duties assigned by the Finance Officer.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration or a related field from a recognized institution.
• CPA (K) Foundation Level or above will be an added advantage.
• At least 1–2 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting or bookkeeping.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial procedures.
•  Experience with financial record keeping, payment processing and reconciliations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle financial information responsibly.
   

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 Job Purpose

• The Program Officer will provide day-to-day program coordination and technical oversight for RELON Kenya's implementation of the Angaza Program, which seeks to achieve dignified and fulfilling work opportunities for young refugee women aged 18–35 years and persons with disabilities.
• The Program Officer will coordinate program planning and implementation, provide technical and operational support to participating refugee-led organisations, monitor program progress and quality, support partnerships and coordination, and ensure timely and accurate program reporting. The role will contribute to ensuring that program activities are inclusive, responsive to the needs of young refugee women and persons with disabilities, and aligned with the program's objectives, agreed work plans, safeguarding standards and donor requirements.

Job Description

• Provide technical leadership in livelihoods and economic inclusion, including entrepreneurship, income-generating activities, business development, employability, vocational skills, financial inclusion, market linkages and access to economic opportunities for refugees and host communities.
• Support the identification, design and implementation of market-driven skills development and employability interventions, ensuring that training opportunities respond to existing and emerging labour-market demands
• Support refugees and host-community members to identify and pursue sustainable livelihood opportunities, including self-employment, micro and small enterprises, wage employment, apprenticeships, skills development and other market-driven income opportunities.
• Train, mentor and provide continuous technical backstopping to livelihood groups, refugee-led organisations, business groups, VSLA facilitators and other community structures on entrepreneurship, business management, financial literacy, savings, access to finance, market linkages and sustainable livelihoods.
• Facilitate access to financial services and business development support for refugees and host communities, including linkages to microfinance institutions, banks, digital financial service providers, and other relevant actors.
• Support participants to develop and strengthen micro and small enterprises through business skills training, business planning, financial management, customer development, product development, value addition, marketing and market access.
•  Identify and strengthen market and employment linkages between refugees, host communities, private-sector actors, employers, skills-development institutions and other relevant stakeholders to expand opportunities for decent work and sustainable income generation.
•  In close consultation with the Senior Program Officer, implement the livelihoods and economic inclusion program activities in accordance with approved quarterly costed- work plans, budgets,
• implementation schedules and program targets.
• Monitor the implementation of livelihoods activities in refugee camps and urban refugee settings, ensuring that interventions are responsive to the different economic realities, opportunities and barriers faced by refugees and host communities.
• Document case studies, success stories, lessons learned and activity reports on a weekly and monthly basis, highlighting program achievements, challenges, participant outcomes and recommendations for improving livelihoods interventions.
• Advise the line Senior Program Officer on emerging livelihood opportunities, implementation challenges, market trends and necessary program adaptations based on field observations, participant feedback and monitoring findings.
• Ensure that livelihoods interventions are inclusive and accessible to youth, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, while considering the specific barriers faced by refugees in accessing employment, finance, markets and business opportunities.
• Contribute to program monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) processes by collecting and analyzing relevant livelihoods data, documenting participant outcomes and supporting evidence-based program improvement.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of program plans, budgets, activity reports, monitoring reports and other required documentation in accordance with RELON Kenya and donor requirements.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Project Management, Economics, Business Administration, Community Development or a related field.
•  At least 5 years of relevant experience in program/project management, preferably within the humanitarian, refugee, development or non-profit sector.
• Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating programs involving youth, women, livelihoods, economic inclusion, entrepreneurship, employment or skills development.
• Experience working with refugee-led organisations, refugee-serving organisations or communitybased organisations will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated understanding of gender equality, disability inclusion and meaningful participation of refugees.
• Experience in program planning, monitoring, reporting and documentation.
• Strong report-writing and documentation skills.
• Good knowledge of program monitoring, evaluation and learning principles.
• Knowledge of the Kenyan refugee protection and socio-economic inclusion context will be an added advantage.

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Job Purpose

• The Program Officer will provide day-to-day program coordination and technical oversight for RELON Kenya's implementation of the Angaza Program, which seeks to achieve dignified and fulfilling work opportunities for young refugee women aged 18–35 years and persons with disabilities.
• The Program Officer will coordinate program planning and implementation, provide technical and operational support to participating refugee-led organisations, monitor program progress and quality, support partnerships and coordination, and ensure timely and accurate program reporting. The role will contribute to ensuring that program activities are inclusive, responsive to the needs of young refugee women and persons with disabilities, and aligned with the program's objectives, agreed work plans, safeguarding standards and donor requirements.

Job Description

• Provide technical leadership in livelihoods and economic inclusion, including entrepreneurship, income-generating activities, business development, employability, vocational skills, financial inclusion, market linkages and access to economic opportunities for refugees and host communities.
• Support the identification, design and implementation of market-driven skills development and employability interventions, ensuring that training opportunities respond to existing and emerging labour-market demands
• Support refugees and host-community members to identify and pursue sustainable livelihood opportunities, including self-employment, micro and small enterprises, wage employment, apprenticeships, skills development and other market-driven income opportunities.
• Train, mentor and provide continuous technical backstopping to livelihood groups, refugee-led organisations, business groups, VSLA facilitators and other community structures on entrepreneurship, business management, financial literacy, savings, and access to finance, market linkages and sustainable livelihoods.
• Facilitate access to financial services and business development support for refugees and host communities, including linkages to microfinance institutions, banks, digital financial service providers, and other relevant actors.
• Support participants to develop and strengthen micro and small enterprises through business skills training, business planning, financial management, customer development, product development, value addition, marketing and market access.
•  Identify and strengthen market and employment linkages between refugees, host communities, private-sector actors, employers, skills-development institutions and other relevant stakeholders to expand opportunities for decent work and sustainable income generation.
• In close consultation with the Senior Program Officer, implement the livelihoods and economic inclusion program activities in accordance with approved quarterly costed- work plans, budgets, implementation schedules and program targets.
• Monitor the implementation of livelihoods activities in refugee camps and urban refugee settings, ensuring that interventions are responsive to the different economic realities, opportunities and barriers faced by refugees and host communities.
• Document case studies, success stories, lessons learned and activity reports on a weekly and monthly basis, highlighting program achievements, challenges, participant outcomes and recommendations for improving livelihoods interventions.
• Advise the line Senior Program Officer on emerging livelihood opportunities, implementation challenges, market trends and necessary program adaptations based on field observations, participant feedback and monitoring findings.
• Ensure that livelihoods interventions are inclusive and accessible to youth, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, while considering the specific barriers faced by refugees in accessing employment, finance, markets and business opportunities.
• Contribute to program monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) processes by collecting and analyzing relevant livelihoods data, documenting participant outcomes and supporting evidence-based program improvement.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of program plans, budgets, activity reports, monitoring reports and other required documentation in accordance with RELON Kenya and donor requirements.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Project Management, Economics, Business Administration, Community Development or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in program/project management, preferably within the humanitarian, refugee, development or non-profit sector.
• Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating programs involving youth, women, livelihoods, economic inclusion, entrepreneurship, employment or skills development.
• Experience working with refugee-led organisations, refugee-serving organisations or communitybased organisations will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated understanding of gender equality, disability inclusion and meaningful participation of refugees.
• Experience in program planning, monitoring, reporting and documentation.
• Strong report-writing and documentation skills.
• Good knowledge of program monitoring, evaluation and learning principles.
• Knowledge of the Kenyan refugee protection and socio-economic inclusion context will be an added advantage.

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Job Purpose

• The Program Officer will provide day-to-day program coordination and technical oversight for RELON Kenya's implementation of the Angaza Program, which seeks to achieve dignified and fulfilling work opportunities for young refugee women aged 18–35 years and persons with disabilities.
• The Program Officer will coordinate program planning and implementation, provide technical and operational support to participating refugee-led organisations, monitor program progress and quality, support partnerships and coordination, and ensure timely and accurate program reporting. The role will contribute to ensuring that program activities are inclusive, responsive to the needs of young refugee women and persons with disabilities, and aligned with the program's objectives, agreed work plans, safeguarding standards and donor requirements.

Job Description

• Provide technical leadership in livelihoods and economic inclusion, including entrepreneurship, income-generating activities, business development, employability, vocational skills, financial inclusion, market linkages and access to economic opportunities for refugees and host communities.
•  Support the identification, design and implementation of market-driven skills development and employability interventions, ensuring that training opportunities respond to existing and emerging labour-market demands
• Support refugees and host-community members to identify and pursue sustainable livelihood opportunities, including self-employment, micro and small enterprises, wage employment, apprenticeships, skills development and other market-driven income opportunities.
• Train, mentor and provide continuous technical backstopping to livelihood groups, refugee-led organisations, business groups, VSLA facilitators and other community structures on entrepreneurship, business management, financial literacy, savings, access to finance, market linkages and sustainable livelihoods.
• Facilitate access to financial services and business development support for refugees and host communities, including linkages to microfinance institutions, banks, digital financial service providers, and other relevant actors.
• Support participants to develop and strengthen micro and small enterprises through business skills training, business planning, financial management, customer development, product development, value addition, marketing and market access.
• Identify and strengthen market and employment linkages between refugees, host communities, private-sector actors, employers, skills-development institutions and other relevant stakeholders to expand opportunities for decent work and sustainable income generation.
•  In close consultation with the Senior Program Officer, implement the livelihoods and economic inclusion program activities in accordance with approved quarterly costed- work plans, budgets, implementation schedules and program targets.
• Monitor the implementation of livelihoods activities in refugee camps and urban refugee settings, ensuring that interventions are responsive to the different economic realities, opportunities and barriers faced by refugees and host communities.
• Document case studies, success stories, lessons learned and activity reports on a weekly and monthly basis, highlighting program achievements, challenges, participant outcomes and recommendations for improving livelihoods interventions.
• Advise the line Senior Program Officer on emerging livelihood opportunities, implementation challenges, market trends and necessary program adaptations based on field observations, participant feedback and monitoring findings.
• Ensure that livelihoods interventions are inclusive and accessible to youth, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, while considering the specific barriers faced by refugees in accessing employment, finance, markets and business opportunities.
• Contribute to program monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) processes by collecting and analyzing relevant livelihoods data, documenting participant outcomes and supporting evidence-based program improvement.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of program plans, budgets, activity reports, monitoring reports and other required documentation in accordance with RELON Kenya and donor requirements.

 Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Project Management, Economics, Business Administration, Community Development or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in program/project management, preferably within the humanitarian, refugee, development or non-profit sector.
• Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating programs involving youth, women,
• livelihoods, economic inclusion, entrepreneurship, employment or skills development.
• Experience working with refugee-led organisations, refugee-serving organisations or communitybased organisations will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated understanding of gender equality, disability inclusion and meaningful participation of refugees.
• Experience in program planning, monitoring, reporting and documentation.
• Strong report-writing and documentation skills.
• Good knowledge of program monitoring, evaluation and learning principles.
• Knowledge of the Kenyan refugee protection and socio-economic inclusion context will be an added advantage

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Job Purpose

• The Safeguarding Officer will lead and support the implementation, strengthening and monitoring of safeguarding systems. The role will ensure that staff, volunteers, partners, refugee-led organisations and program participants understand and uphold safeguarding standards, with particular attention to preventing and responding appropriately to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH), child safeguarding, abuse, exploitation, discrimination and other safeguarding risks.
• The Safeguarding Officer will provide technical guidance, support safeguarding risk assessments, strengthen reporting and referral mechanisms, coordinate safeguarding training and awareness, and ensure that safeguarding concerns are handled confidentially, safely and in accordance with RELON Kenya'spolicies and applicable standards.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Science and related fields.
• Professional training or certification in safeguarding, PSEA/SEAH, child protection, protection or a related area will be an added advantage.
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in safeguarding, protection, gender, PSEA, child protection or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing or implementing safeguarding policies, procedures and systems.
• Experience conducting safeguarding risk assessments and developing mitigation measures.
• Experience designing and delivering safeguarding training and awareness programs.
• Experience working with refugees, refugee-led organisations, humanitarian organisations, NGOs or community-based organisations will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of survivor-centred approaches, confidentiality, informed consent, safe referrals and safeguarding principles.
• Good understanding of safeguarding risks affecting women, young people and persons with disabilities.
• Strong report-writing, documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation and training skills.
•  High level of integrity, empathy, discretion and accountability.
   

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Job purpose

• The Community Navigator will serve as a critical link between the Angaza Program, refugee communities, program officers, refugee-led organisations (RLOs), organisations of persons with disabilities (OPDs), and key stakeholders. The position will support the identification, mobilization, registration, referral and ongoing engagement of young refugee women and persons with disabilities seeking dignified and fulfilling work opportunities. The Community Navigator will apply a rights-based, participant-centred and inclusionfocused approach, ensuring that participants are not merely beneficiaries but active participants in identifying opportunities, making decisions and shaping program interventions.

Job Description

• Conduct regular community outreach in Nairobi-Metropolitan settlements hosting refugee communities.
• Support in Identification and engagement of young refugee women and persons with disabilities who may benefit from the Angaza Program.
• Work closely with RLOs, OPDs, women's groups, youth groups, community leaders and other community structures to reach underserved participants. .
• Support transparent and inclusive identification and enrolment of program participants.
• Conduct participant registration, basic socioeconomic, and employment profiling.
• Document participants' skills, education, work experience, career interests, aspirations and support needs

Requirements and Qualifications

• A certificate in paralegal training and substantial experience in community engagement in livelihood and refugee protection
• At least 2–3 years of experience in community engagement, livelihoods, refugee programming, youth programming, disability inclusion or related areas.
• Experience working directly with refugees, young women, persons with disabilities or other marginalized populations.
• Experience conducting community outreach, participant mobilization, referrals and follow-up.
• Experience working with RLOs, CBOs, OPDs, NGOs, employers or government institutions is an advantage.

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Job purpose

• The Community Navigator will serve as a critical link between the Angaza Program, refugee communities, program officers, refugee-led organisations (RLOs), organisations of persons with disabilities (OPDs), and key stakeholders. The position will support the identification, mobilization, registration, referral and ongoing engagement of young refugee women and persons with disabilities seeking dignified and fulfilling work opportunities. The Community Navigator will apply a rights-based, participant-centred and inclusionfocused approach, ensuring that participants are not merely beneficiaries but active participants in identifying opportunities, making decisions and shaping program interventions.

Job Description

• Conduct regular community outreach in Kakuma refugee camp and Kalobeyei settlements.
• Support in Identification and engagement of young refugee women and persons with disabilities who may benefit from the Angaza Program.
• Work closely with RLOs, OPDs, women's groups, youth groups, community leaders and other community structures to reach underserved participants. .
• Support transparent and inclusive identification and enrolment of program participants.
• Conduct participant registration, basic socioeconomic, and employment profiling.
• Document participants' skills, education, work experience, career interests, aspirations and support needs

Requirements and Qualifications

• A certificate in paralegal training and substantial experience in community engagement in livelihood and refugee protection
• At least 2–3 years of experience in community engagement, livelihoods, employment support, refugee programming, youth programming, disability inclusion or related areas.
• Experience working directly with refugees, young women, persons with disabilities or other marginalized populations.
• Experience conducting community outreach, participant mobilization, referrals and follow-up.
• Experience working with RLOs, CBOs, OPDs, NGOs, employers or government institutions is an advantage.

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Job purpose

• The Community Navigator will serve as a critical link between the Angaza Program, refugee communities, program officers, refugee-led organisations (RLOs), organisations of persons with disabilities (OPDs), and key stakeholders. The position will support the identification, mobilization, registration, referral and ongoing engagement of young refugee women and persons with disabilities seeking dignified and fulfilling work opportunities. The Community Navigator will apply a rights-based, participant-centred and inclusionfocused approach, ensuring that participants are not merely beneficiaries but active participants in identifying opportunities, making decisions and shaping program interventions.

Job Description

• Conduct regular community outreach in Dadaab Refugee Complex
• Support in Identification and engagement of young refugee women and persons with disabilities who may benefit from the Angaza Program.
• Work closely with RLOs, OPDs, women's groups, youth groups, community leaders and other community structures to reach underserved participants. .
• Support transparent and inclusive identification and enrolment of program participants.
• Conduct participant registration, basic socioeconomic, and employment profiling.
• Document participants' skills, education, work experience, career interests, aspirations and support needs

Requirements and Qualifications

• A certificate in paralegal training and substantial experience in community engagement in livelihood and refugee protection
• At least 2–3 years of experience in community engagement, livelihoods, employment support, refugee programming, youth programming, disability inclusion or related areas.
• Experience working directly with refugees, young women, persons with disabilities or other marginalized populations.
• Experience conducting community outreach, participant mobilization, referrals and follow-up.
• Experience working with RLOs, CBOs, OPDs, NGOs, employers or government institutions is an advantage.

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Job Purpose

• The Driver will provide safe, reliable and timely transport services in support of the RELON Programs. The role ensures the efficient movement of program staff, and other authorized personnel on official assignments to implementation sites, maintains the assigned vehicle in a roadworthy and well-documented condition, and provides logistical and basic administrative support to field activities.

 Job Description

• Provide safe, reliable and professional driving services to project staff and other authorized personnel on official assignments.
• Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism at all times.
• Plan and manage travel routes efficiently, including long-distance and field assignments across the implementation sites.
• Conduct safety briefings prior to journeys and ensure strict compliance with traffic laws and RELON-Kenya transport policies.
• Transport program supplies, health commodities, training materials and equipment to health facilities and field sites, ensuring items are handled securely and delivered intact.
• Maintain assigned vehicle(s) in excellent condition, ensuring cleanliness, roadworthiness, fueling, and timely servicing.
• Carry out routine vehicle inspections and coordinate minor maintenance as required.
• Ensure the vehicle has valid insurance, inspection certificates, and a complete first aid kit, fire extinguisher and emergency equipment at all times.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date transport records, including trip logs, fuel records, mileage returns, maintenance schedules, and incident or accident reports.
• Assit in the procurement fleet-related processes, including obtaining quotations for repairs and servicing, liaising with approved garages and suppliers, and following up on deliveries.
• Provide logistical support during program activities such as training, community outreaches, supportive supervision visits, health facility assessments and review meetings.
• Assist passengers, including entry and exit from the vehicle when required.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies, including administering basic first aid and notifying emergency services when necessary.
• Assist in dispatch and courier coordination for official correspondence, packages and project documents.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Key Competencies and Skills

• Minimum of a High School Certificate (KCSE -MEAN GRADE C).
•  Valid driver’s license (Class:- B.C.E)
• A valid certificate of good conduct (police clearance)
• AA (Automobile Association of Kenya) driving certificate will be and having worked in the humanitarian field will be an added advantage
• At least five (5) years’ proven driving experience
• Demonstrated experience driving both automatic & manual and 4WD vehicles in diverse terrain across Kenya.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle mechanics and routine maintenance; first aid certificate is an added advantage.
• Demonstrate commitment to RELON core values and regulations
• Computer literacy
   

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Job Purpose

• The senior programs officer is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership in the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring and reporting of RELON-Kenya programs and projects. The Position ensures that programs are implemented effectively, in accordance with approved plans, budgets, donor requirements, and organizational policies while strengthening program quality, accountability, partnerships and organizational learning

Job Description

• Provide strategic and operational oversight of RELON-Kenya programs and projects, ensuring effective implementation in line with organizational strategy, program objectives and approved work plans.
• Lead the development, review and implementation of program work plans, activity plans, budgets and program delivery schedules in collaboration with relevant staff and management
• Coordinate the implementation of programmes across RELON-Kenya’s programme areas and ensure effective collaboration between programme staff, technical teams, field teams and support departments.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Programme Officers, and other programme staff to promote quality programme delivery and achievement of organisational objectives.
• Monitor programme implementation against approved work plans, budgets, targets, outputs and outcomes, identify implementation challenges and provide timely recommendations for corrective action.
• Ensure that programme activities are implemented in accordance with donor agreements, approved proposals, organisational policies, relevant laws and applicable programme standards.
• Coordinate the preparation, review and timely submission of high-quality donor, management and programme reports, ensuring accuracy, consistency and alignment with approved programme objectives and indicators.
• Work closely with the Finance Department to monitor programme expenditure, budget utilisation and financial performance, and ensure that programme activities remain within approved budgets.
• Support the development of concept notes, proposals, budgets, logframes, theories of change and other programme development documents for new and existing funding opportunities.
•  Coordinate programme monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning activities, ensuring that programme data is collected, documented, analysed and used to improve programme quality and decision-making.
• Ensure meaningful participation of refugees, refugee-led organisations and other communities served by RELON-Kenya in programme design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Leading the resource mobilization, through fundraising for programs sustainability and developing a fundraising strategy for the organization.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, International Development, Social Sciences, Project Management, International Relations, Community Development, Law or a related field. A master’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
• At least five (5) years of progressive professional experience in programme management, programme coordination, project implementation or a related field, preferably within the humanitarian, refugee, development or civil society sector.
•  At least two (2) years of experience in a senior programme coordination, supervisory or management role.
• Proven experience in managing and coordinating donor-funded programmes, including programme planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and compliance.
• Proven experience in developing programme work plans, budgets, proposals, reports, logical frameworks and other programme management documents.
• Demonstrated experience working with refugees, refugee-led organisations, community-based organisations or other vulnerable and marginalised communities.
• Good understanding of programme management principles, project cycle management, monitoring and evaluation, accountability and results-based programming.
• Demonstrated experience in donor compliance and understanding of donor requirements, grant agreements, reporting requirements and programme deliverables.
• Experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder programmes and working effectively with government institutions, UN agencies, donors, NGOs, CSOs and community organisations.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple programmes, priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent report writing, documentation and communication skills, with the ability to prepare highquality programme reports and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding, protection, gender, disability inclusion, accountability to affected populations and other relevant humanitarian and development principles. 

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Job Purpose

• The Information Technology Officer is responsible for managing and maintaining RELON-Kenya’s information technology systems, infrastructure, hardware, software, networks and digital platforms to ensure reliable, secure and efficient technology services that support the organisation’s programme and operational objectives.

Job Description

• Manage and maintain RELON-Kenya’s IT infrastructure, including computers, servers, networks, internet connectivity, printers and other ICT equipment.
• Provide timely technical support and troubleshooting to staff on hardware, software, network, email and other IT-related issues.
• Install, configure, maintain and update computer hardware, software, operating systems and other IT applications used by the organisation.
• Manage user accounts, access permissions, passwords and other IT access controls in accordance with organisational policies.
• Monitor and maintain the organisation’s network infrastructure, internet connectivity, wireless systems and other communication systems.
• Implement appropriate data protection, cybersecurity and information security measures to safeguard organisational information and systems.
• Develop and maintain regular data backup and recovery procedures to minimise the risk of data loss and ensure business continuity.
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory and records of all IT equipment, software licences, systems and other technology assets.
• Support the procurement, installation, configuration and maintenance of IT equipment and services in coordination with management and relevant departments.
• Monitor the performance and security of IT systems, identify, and address potential vulnerabilities, system failures and other technology-related risks.
• Provide technical support for virtual meetings, online training, webinars, presentations and other digital programme activities.
• Support staff in the effective use of digital platforms, productivity tools, cloud-based systems and other technology solutions adopted by the Organisation.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, ICT or a related field.
• Relevant professional certification in IT, networking, cybersecurity, systems administration or related areas is an added advantage.
• At least three (3) years of relevant professional experience in information technology, ICT support, systems administration or a related field.
• Proven experience in managing organisational IT infrastructure, computer networks, hardware, software and user support.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in cybersecurity, data protection, system security, access controls and data backup and recovery.
• Experience in troubleshooting hardware, software, network, connectivity and other technical problems.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, cloud-based productivity platforms, email systems and other commonly used organisational software.
• Experience in managing IT assets, software licences, warranties, service providers and technologyrelated procurement.
• Knowledge of data protection principles and applicable legal and regulatory requirements relating to the handling and protection of personal and organisational data