Job Opportunities at International Rescue Committee

Over all Responsibilities

• The Supply Chain Volunteer will work under the supervision of the Supply Chain Manager and should be a strong team member who can assist in the continued development of the Supply Chain team and contribute to the further effective running of IRC activities in Nairobi or any other field sites.  She/he will be based in Nairobi, Kakuma or Hagadera the Supply Chain volunteer is a key position within Supply Chain and carries responsibility for the integrity of the IRC's Supply Chain system. Supply Chain must be able to rapidly respond to the programs and operation’s needs, whilst ensuring best practices and maintaining audit-compliant records.

Specific responsibilities include.

Procurement and Logistics:

• Understand, implement, and maintain IRC standard procurement policies and procedures.
• Ensure that procurement is carried out in accordance with IRC and donor-specific polices.
• Receive and update in BvA system all fully authorized Purchase Requests in timely manner.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers by preparing and submitting Request for Quotations (RFQs) or Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
• Monitor supplier performance and follow-up with suppliers on quality issues and timely delivery of goods.
• Ensure that all supplies, services, and equipment required are delivered on time.
• Establish and maintenance ethical, professional working relationships with suppliers.
• Utilize the online Integra system for Procurement tracking and documentation through workflow.
• Provide a timely response to field/requestor with an acknowledgement or an update.
• Filling/uploading procurement documents in Supply chain back up folder.
• Preparing service and casual contracts.
• Following up with the Clearing Agent on all KRA, customs Department documents
• Maintain vendor/supplier files as per integra requirements.
• Implementation of current procurement SOPs.

Warehousing

• Ensure that all the warehouses are well maintained.
• Ensure that updating stock records is done daily on the Integra system, Bin cards and stock cards.
• Ensure close follow up on cool boxes, mail bags, assets for repairs from field sites and are shipped back to ensure efficiency in the continuity of program activities.
• Make sure that you generate delivery report/Good received Notes/product receipts form for all the items that are locally delivered.
• Proper management of stock by applying the FEFO and FIFO rule.
• Proper management of the cold chain supplies
• Ensure that all stores’ procedures are followed by all staff.
• Ensure that there is Controlled access to all IRC stores and ensure that stores premises are secure.
• Ensure that the filing system for stores is well maintained.
• Ensure that an efficient storage and inventory system is maintained.
• Prepare and review monthly inventory reports.
• Ensure that an update office, residence, and stores inventory is done monthly.
• Ensure that all Logistics Policies and Procedures are followed and adhered to in all transactions.
• Carry out periodic training reviews with all logistics staff.
• Assets and  Equipment Management
• Ensure that an updated asset register and properties are maintained monthly.
• Ensure that the updated assets inventory sheets and Integra are well maintained.
• Ensure that all IRC assets and equipment are well maintained.
• Ensure that all assets that are allocated to individuals are signed off equipment issue form.
• Ensure that all IRC premises are well maintained.
• Ensure that the movement of IRC assets is tracked, and the necessary documentation is done when an asset changes its status.
• Ensure that an up-to-date filing system for all assets is maintained.
• Review all monthly asset reports.
• Recommend assets for disposal and ensure that the necessary paperwork is prepared.

Other duties/responsibilities

• Proactively provide feedback and updates to requesters on their requests within 48hrs.
• Perform other duties, as appropriate or requested by Supply Chain Coordinator/Supply Chain manager/Supply Chain Officer
• Any other duties Assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in procurement, Supply Chain/Logistics management or any other relevant field in Supply Chain from a reputable university. The degree must have been attained in the last 2 years.
•  A CIPS Graduate Diploma will be an added advantage.
• Member of Kenya Institute of supplies management KISM
• Thorough method of working with ability to work under pressure to pursue multiple tasks simultaneously to successful conclusions.
• Management ability to lead, motivate and develop staff.
• Positive attitude with good sense of humor.
• Committed team player.
• Ability to sometimes live and work in isolated areas and in conditions of limited comfort.
• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel etc.).

Personal Characteristics:

• Strong sense of personal integrity
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task
• Team spirit and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Remains productive when under pressure
• Demonstrates a systematic and efficient approach to work.
• Relates and works well with people of different cultures, gender, and backgrounds.

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Job Description

• The Livelihoods Assistant will support the Senior Program Officer in achieving the project's goals. S/he will collaborate with other program staffs to implement IRC livelihood interventions that include cash transfers.  The position holder will be responsible for all aspects of program delivery which can be conditional or unconditional cash transfer or in kind depending on the context.

Specific Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Program Officer in the development of detailed Cash Based Program Guidelines/Standard Operating Procedures for both conditional and unconditional cash grants.
• Strengthen the financial transfer delivery systems built for IRC drought response, ensuring that SOPs in place and followed.
• Assess and enhance Cash Transfer Systems and Approaches on a continuous basis, drawing on experience and lessons learnt from previous IRC Cash Transfer projects.
• Use technical knowledge and skills to implement the delivery of cash-based programs in the host community. Identify and recommend solutions to cash-based technical issues as soon as possible. Prepare Purchase Requests for program supplies/activities and work with the Supply Chain and Finance team to complete field procurement as directed and authorized.
• Participate in the process of identifying beneficiary communities/targeting based on robust and participatory criteria, as well as supporting other cash transfer program staff. Ensure that appropriate community messages are communicated to beneficiaries, local government partners, vendors, non-clients, and other key players.
• Ensure that beneficiary feedback and response mechanism (BFRM) activities are carried out, as well as serving as the field focal point for the BFRM data base. Maintain respectful and constructive relationships with clients and partners.
• Support in the collection of data, conduct pre and post distribution assessments, and provide input for the development of concept note/proposal for cash transfer projects.
• Monitor progress against the grant work plan, identifying any current or potential delays as soon as possible.
• Contribute to IRC and donor reporting on grant activities, indicators, and achievements on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Assist his/her supervisors in ensuring that all monitoring activities, including systematic and timely data collection, are fully documented as required by the grant and for IRC M&E purposes.
• Train community facilitators & enumerators under his/her supervision, and others (if any) on cash transfer programming (CTP).
• Represent IRC in County Steering group, Cash working group, Livelihood Sector, and other Cluster meetings.
• Comply with all IRC safety and security procedures and contribute to security monitoring to enable and promote a safe and secure environment for program implementation.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor or designate.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration/Management, Commerce, Community Development, Enterprise Development, Economics, International Development, Finance, or any other relevant field with demonstrated experience in livelihoods/Cash based programming preferably with an International NGO.
• Excellent command of the most common methodologies to identify, assess and monitor livelihood activities.
• Experience working with marginalized communities/rural livelihoods
• Experience in handling complaints and establishing response mechanisms in relation to stakeholder information.
• Personal qualities: Works well and promotes teamwork, flexible and able to handle pressure well.
• Experience in humanitarian work
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate (Microsoft office and other end user applications.

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Job Description

• Working under the guidance and supervision of the emergency Nutrition Manager, the Nutrition Officer will be directly responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the emergency nutrition programming which includes.
• Integrated outreach models i.e., IMAM done by running of selective feeding program, blanket supplementary feeding programs, nutrition surveillance & assessments including. Mass MUAC screenings promotion of mother infant and young child nutrition (MIYCN) through the community health volunteers. He/she will be responsible for managing emergency nutrition responses, working with MOH at IRC supported facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement the emergency nutrition response including treatment of severely malnourished under-fives while following the stipulated protocol.
• Implement and supervise the supplementary feeding of the moderately malnourished under-fives, pregnant/lactating mothers, individuals with medical conditions (HIV/AIDS and TB).
• Ensure the Blanket Supplementary Feeding Program (BSFP) activities are implemented successfully.
• Implement comprehensive maternal infant and young child nutrition program (MIYCN) Baby Friendly Community initiative (BFCI) approaches.
• Train and mentor, the emergency response program staff, and the integrated community health promoters through identification of capacity gaps and carrying out refresher trainings and on the job trainings.
• Plan and conduct trainings on Growth Monitoring Promotion (GMP), IMAM and MIYCN to other mainstream health professionals.
• Develop key messages in nutrition to the targeted beneficiaries, and ensure it is delivered appropriately.
• Offer nutrition support through counseling to individuals with medical conditions including Comprehensive Care Clinic clients.
• Plan and conduct mass MUAC screening of the under-fives on a quarterly basis in collaboration with the Community Health volunteers.
• Compile and submit donor and IRC Nutrition Program weekly, biweekly, and monthly reports of all the activities implemented, as well prepare food requisitions.
• Lease with Supply Chain Department in logistical Program Supplies procurement and Monitoring Supply control
• Stock monitoring of various commodities
• Support MOH on DQAs
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food, Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized University.
• Must be a registered nutrition or dietitian KNDI.

Required Experience & Competencies

• Minimum 1-2 years’ work experience in emergency community nutrition and implementation
• Experience in maternal infant and young nutrition with strong BFHI & BFCI approaches
• Experience in nutrition survey and assessments
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong report writing and team working skills.
• Knowledge in computer packages and basic analysis skills.
• Ability to work in hardship areas (previous experience in a camp setting will be an added advantage).
• Flexible and positive personality.
• Strong planning and implementation capacity.
• Confident and capable negotiator, communicator, and networker.

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Job Description

• Working under the guidance of the Senior Nutrition Officer. The Nutritionist will be the team leader and will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the Emergency grant Nutrition interventions on MIYCN practices:
• He/she will be responsible for day-to-day data compilation.

Key Responsibilities

• In support of the nutrition officer plan and support the distribution of family MUAC tapes to families in the targeted areas.
• In collaboration with the ministry of health conduct trainings to M2MSGs on MIYCN practices during Covid – 19 Pandemic.
• Train and mentor families including CHEWs and CHVs on family MUAC approach.
• Support the nutrition officer in the development of wok plans for the activities to be implemented.
• Plan and conduct training on Growth Monitoring Promotion (GMP), IMAM and MIYCN to other mainstream health professionals.
• Offer nutrition support through counselling to individuals with medical conditions including Comprehensive Care Clinic clients.
• Compile and submit donor and IRC Nutrition Program weekly, biweekly, and monthly reports of all the activities implemented,
• Support the nutrition officer in Monitoring budget spending in line with spending plan and ensure diligence in grants utilization including timely spending and value for money.
• Liaise with supply Chain Department in logistical program supplies, procurement and monitor supply control.
• Support MOH on DQAs
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Hold a minimum of Diploma in Food Nutrition and dietetics from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered with KNDI.

Experience/Competence

• Minimum 1year experience within an INGO in implementing emergency community nutrition.
• Experience of Maternal infant and young child nutrition with strong BFHI/BFCI approaches
• Experience in nutrition survey and assessment
• Proven analytical, communication/ negotiation skills and ability to think strategically.
• Experience in report writing and excellent computer skills.
• Ability to work in hardship areas (previous experience in a camp setting will be an added advantage)
• Fluency in Nga’Turkana desirable
• Flexible and positive personality
• Strong planning and implementation capacity
• Confident and capable negotiator, communicator, and networker.

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Job Description

• The GBV Caseworker will be responsible for the provision of case management and psychosocial support to GBV survivors & persons at risk. She will ensure complete care and treatment of GBV survivors, including referrals to partner agencies for further case management. The position holder will provide psychosocial support including group therapy, conduct GBV awareness-raising activities and GBV screening, build capacity of partners, and facilitate and supervise Girl Shine curriculums and School GBV Health clubs.

Key Responsibilities.

Case Management

• Provide professional and confidential services to survivors of GBV, grounded in the IRC’s holistic, survivor-centered case management approach.
• Document client data accurately in the intake forms and consent forms and ensure they are under lock and key.
• Provide assessment and counseling both at individual and group level as the situation demands.
• Ensure all work with GBV survivors is confidential and that ethical practices are observed.
• Ensure the GBVIMS is accurately updated on a regular basis.
• Participate in the development of case management monitoring systems and help to ensure that GBV community workers utilize these systems correctly and consistently.
• Participate in preparation of all relevant reports regarding the IRC’s psychosocial activities.
• Development of referral networks between partners implementing GBV and implementation of referral pathways.
• Participate in the interpretation of the analyzed data on trends and work with Senior WPE officer to disseminate information to all relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in the development of the case management monitoring tools and systems and ensure that all community staff that are required to utilize it are trained in the correct way of handling the systems.
• Participate in the preparation of accurate reports for all Psycho-social related activities.

Coordination and Networking.

• Maintain and strengthen existing networks through other service providers at the community level, to ensure that survivors receive quality services and support both at the agency levels.
• Participated in capacity building training for the local partner’s around psychosocial support.
• Strengthen and maintain networks with community leaders, women leaders, and service providers to ensure that survivors receive compassionate support from the community and to encourage greater communication, collaboration, and coordination among partners (protection, health, legal, and psychosocial sectors)
• Work in collaboration with community volunteers to ensure ongoing needs of women and girls are being met through prevention-related activities.
• Monitor monthly community outreach plan with community volunteers, based on case trends and ongoing needs of women and girls.
• Actively participate in scheduled meetings such as the Case Conferences and SGBV inter-agency meetings.
• Identify new community structures to work with to ensure wholesome support to the clients.
• Strengthen existing referral systems and networks of psychosocial service providers.
• Assist in development of referral networks between local partners implementing GBV and implementation of referral pathways.
• Organize and conduct trainings for partners on relevant organizational development areas and support peer learning between IRC and the local partner.
• Development of referral networks between partners implementing GBV and implementation of referral pathways.

Community Engagement and Outreach

• Conduct sensitization, dialogue, and mediation sessions with the wider population about GBV related issues.
• Facilitate formation of groups for survivors of GBV and other vulnerable groups at the women & girls’ safe space.
• Identify and strengthen Community structures through engaging community leaders, county govt and other stakeholders to ensure that the women & girls receive adequate support at the community level.
• Support in the dissemination of relevant information during Community SGBV prevention forums and meetings.

Training, Mentorship & Coaching.

• Supervise and provide training, mentorship, and other technical support to community workers directly involved with the psychosocial component of the International Rescue Committee’s GBV Programme.
• Provide leadership and guidance regarding psychosocial activities to all community workers to ensure all Programme activities meet best practice standards.
• Monitor and supervise case management, including capacity building through training and on-the-job training of community workers/volunteers. Training topics should include active listening and effective communication, action, and safety planning, GBV guiding principles, GBV basic concepts, and other related topics.

Others.

• Fulfil any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Respect the code of conduct and policies of the IRC and the standards of the GBV team.
• Adhere and uphold the IRC Way (integrity, Service and Accountability) at the respective areas of work.

Key Result Areas

• The GBV/WPE Kenya Programs’ goal is to enhance survivors’ utilization of quality services responsive to their needs and strengthen community-based structures and solutions to better protect women and girls, promote their empowerment to access opportunities, services, and support.

Qualifications

• Diploma in counseling and/or psychology. A Social Science or related degree is preferred
• Minimum 2 years of direct psychosocial/counseling experience with a reputable agency; experience working with survivors of violence preferred.
• Clear understanding of gender, abuse of power, and issues surrounding violence against women
• Highly motivated, creative, and compassionate person who is dedicated to ensuring that models of best practice are utilized.   
• Able to uphold high ethical and professional standards.
• Able to always maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and respect for clients.
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to promote the values of equality, non-discrimination, and human rights for all.
• Experience in participatory techniques and community mobilization
• Able to lead, train, supervise, facilitate, and motivate GBV Community volunteers in their respective tasks in a professional, respectful, and supportive manner
• Positive, highly motivated, innovative, with strong organizational and inter-personal skills.
• Able to coordinate multiple tasks while maintaining attention to quality and detail. 
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Strong knowledge of computer applications, including MS Word and Excel.
• Willingness to work in a hardship area.
• Fluency in English, including writing clear and concise reports.

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Job Description

• The GBV Prevention Volunteer will be responsible for provision of psychosocial first aid support to GBV survivors & persons at risk. She will ensure complete care and treatment of GBV survivors through referrals to Case Workers for further case management. The position holder will support the WPE case workers in provision of psychosocial support and awareness raising activities which will be integrated with rights awareness sessions, PSEA, containment measures and any other general protection concerns. She will facilitate group therapy sessions, Girl Shine curriculums and School health clubs.

Key Responsibilities:

Psychosocial First Aid

• Provide professional and confidential services to survivors of GBV, grounded in the IRC’s holistic, survivor-centered case management approach.
• Document client data accurately in the intake forms and consent forms and ensure they are under lock and key.
• Ensure all work with SGBV survivors is confidential and that ethical practices are observed.
• Participate in preparation of all relevant reports regarding the IRC’s psychosocial and outreach activities.
• Mapping referral networks between partners implementing GBV.

Coordination and Networking

• Maintain and strengthen existing networks through other service providers at the community level, to ensure that survivors receive quality services and support both at the agency levels.
• Participate in capacity building trainings for the local partner’s around psychosocial support.
• Strengthen and maintain networks with community leaders, women leaders, and service providers to ensure that survivors receive compassionate support from the community and to encourage greater communication, collaboration, and coordination among partners (protection, health, legal, and psychosocial sectors)
• Identify new community structures to work with to ensure wholesome support to the clients.

Community Engagement and Outreach

• Conduct sensitization, dialogue, and mediation sessions with the wider population about GBV related issues.
• Identify and strengthen Community structures through engaging community leaders, county govt and other stakeholders to ensure that the women & girls receive adequate support at the community level.
• Support in the dissemination of relevant information during Community SGBV prevention forums and meetings.

Monitoring and Documentation

• Document all activities: Meetings, Trainings, and events, Field monitoring etc using appropriate documentation and reporting tools in the sector as required and ensure that all documents/data collected is properly and safely filed and stored.
• Actively plan and submit weekly and monthly work plans and progress reports against set work plans using agreed reporting tools.
• Develop, print and distribute IEC materials on behavioral change and awareness aspects.
• Prepare and share weekly and monthly reports as required.

Others

• Fulfil any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Respect the code of conduct and policies of the IRC and the standards of the GBV team.
• Adhere and uphold the IRC Way (integrity, Service and Accountability) at the respective areas of work.

Key Result Areas

• The GBV/WPE Kenya Programs’ goal is to enhance survivors’ utilization of quality services responsive to their needs and strengthen community-based structures and solutions to better protect women and girls, promote their empowerment to access opportunities, services, and support.

Qualifications

• Certificate/Diploma in counseling and/or psychology, community development, gender studies or any social science.
• Experience in psychosocial counseling, working with survivors of violence preferred.
• Clear understanding of gender, abuse of power, and issues surrounding violence against women
• Able to identify different forms of GBV.
• Highly motivated, creative, and compassionate person who is dedicated to ensuring that models of best practice are utilized.   
• Able to uphold high ethical and professional standards.
• Able to always maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and respect for clients.
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to promote the values of equality, non-discrimination, and human rights for all.
• Experience in participatory techniques and community mobilization
• Positive, highly motivated, innovative, with strong organizational and inter-personal skills.
• Able to coordinate multiple tasks while maintaining attention to quality and detail. 
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Strong knowledge of computer applications, including MS Word and Excel.
• Willingness to work in a hardship area.
• Fluency in English, including writing clear and concise reports.

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Job Description

• Under the direct supervision of the protection officer the Protection assistant will be responsible for the actual implementation of the protection interventions in Samburu/Turkana County focusing on Individual Protection Assistance through crisis case management, community risk responses, community engagement and information dissemination, targeted in-kind assistance, service mapping and protection mainstreaming. Throughout nutrition, Economic Recovery and Development (ERD), WASH, Food Assistance, Agriculture, and protection response.

Major Responsibilities:

• Conducting Systematic outreach services to targeted population to facilitate service access by everyone including the most vulnerable population.
• Offer Individual protection assistance: Through survival risk screening, issuance of various targeted assistance through interventions such as In-kind assistance, reasonable accommodation, cash assistance and facilitate referral/ tracking with an outcome verification. 
• Documenting activities and client data: Accurately document protection assistance information, and safely store all information and records while adhering to the data protection policies in place.  
• Reporting: Submitting weekly/monthly reports to the Protection officer, Contribute to development of regular activity/internal and donor reports on grant activities, indicators, and achievement.
• Supervising community volunteers: Ensure that incentive workers are working as scheduled, provide coaching on their roles, and consolidate their activity reports.
• Working with the community Based Protection structures leaders and members to ensure that they participate in the IRC interventions, building their capacity as first line responders for sustained program.
• Community mobilization and engagement: With the support of the community volunteers, mobilize the community for various interventions such as community focus group discussions, trainings and information sharing on protection focusing on rights, entitlements, available services and channels for reporting complaints and feedback.
• Help in design, development and dissemination of protection Information education and communication materials.

Key Working Relationships:

• Position Reports to:  Protection Officer
• Position directly supervises:  Community volunteers.
• Indirect Reporting: None

Other Internal and/or external contacts:

• Internal: Health, MEAL, GEDI, WPE, and support Team
• External:  County Government, Donors, Other OPs, and IPs

Qualifications

• Education: Diploma or university Degree in Law, gender and development, Counseling Psychology, community development, Social Sciences, or any other related degree.

Work Experience: 

• At least 3 years program experience, including protection, mainstreaming in a humanitarian context with protection focus, gender, GBV/WPE, Child protection, durable solutions etc.
• Work experience with a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) on refugee rights, human
• rights, peace building and/or governance.
• Experience working with forced migrants (refugees, IDPs), vulnerable communities, conducting outreaches/awareness, referrals, assessments. Knowledge of international and national legal and or policy frameworks relating to refugees' protection is strongly desirable.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of protection principles, norms, and practices
• Community mobilization, capacity building, project management including staff and budget management experience desirable.
• Self-driven with ability to engage well with the community.
• Ready to work in hardship areas with the ability to work under pressure in a strenuous environment with basic services available.
• Team player with good interpersonal and basic computer skills.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English and Kiswahili, Knowledge of local language is a plus.

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Job Description

• Under the direct supervision of the protection officer the Protection assistant will be responsible for the actual implementation of the protection interventions in Samburu/Turkana County focusing on Individual Protection Assistance through crisis case management, community risk responses, community engagement and information dissemination, targeted in-kind assistance, service mapping and protection mainstreaming. Throughout nutrition, Economic Recovery and Development (ERD), WASH, Food Assistance, Agriculture, and protection response.

Major Responsibilities:

• Conducting Systematic outreach services to targeted population to facilitate service access by everyone including the most vulnerable population.
• Offer Individual protection assistance: Through survival risk screening, issuance of various targeted assistance through interventions such as In-kind assistance, reasonable accommodation, cash assistance and facilitate referral/ tracking with an outcome verification. 
• Documenting activities and client data: Accurately document protection assistance information, and safely store all information and records while adhering to the data protection policies in place.  
• Reporting: Submitting weekly/monthly reports to the Protection officer, Contribute to development of regular activity/internal and donor reports on grant activities, indicators, and achievement.
• Supervising community volunteers: Ensure that incentive workers are working as scheduled, provide coaching on their roles, and consolidate their activity reports.
• Working with the community Based Protection structures leaders and members to ensure that they participate in the IRC interventions, building their capacity as first line responders for sustained program.
• Community mobilization and engagement: With the support of the community volunteers, mobilize the community for various interventions such as community focus group discussions, trainings and information sharing on protection focusing on rights, entitlements, available services and channels for reporting complaints and feedback.
• Help in design, development and dissemination of protection Information education and communication materials.

Key Working Relationships:

• Position Reports to:  Protection Officer
• Position directly supervises:  Community volunteers.
• Indirect Reporting: None

Other Internal and/or external contacts:

• Internal: Health, MEAL, GEDI, WPE, and support Team
• External:  County Government, Donors, Other OPs, and IPs

Qualifications

• Education: Diploma or university Degree in Law, gender and development, Counseling Psychology, community development, Social Sciences, or any other related degree.

Work Experience: 

• At least 3 years program experience, including protection, mainstreaming in a humanitarian context with protection focus, gender, GBV/WPE, Child protection, durable solutions etc.
• Work experience with a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) on refugee rights, human
• rights, peace building and/or governance.
• Experience working with forced migrants (refugees, IDPs), vulnerable communities, conducting outreaches/awareness, referrals, assessments. Knowledge of international and national legal and or policy frameworks relating to refugees' protection is strongly desirable.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of protection principles, norms, and practices
• Community mobilization, capacity building, project management including staff and budget management experience desirable.
• Self-driven with ability to engage well with the community.
• Ready to work in hardship areas with the ability to work under pressure in a strenuous environment with basic services available.
• Team player with good interpersonal and basic computer skills
• Language Skills: Fluency in English and Kiswahili, Knowledge of local language is a plus.

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Summary of Responsibilities:

• The Supply Chain Officer is responsible for the overall procurement of all IRC goods and services ensuring that set process are adhered to as spelled in the 2016 procurement manual and set policies while embracing high sense of integrity on executing duties.

 Key Tasks:

Procurement

• The implementation and/or maintenance of standard IRC Kenya procurement policies and procedures.
• Ensuring that procurement services are carried out in accordance to IRC Kenya and donor-specific policies.
• Coordination with Finance, Admin, and program departments to ensure integrated internal controls, timely payment of vendors, and full, auditable support documentation.
• Ensuring that a transparent and responsive procurement process is implemented and maintained.
• Routine communication, coordination, and planning with the relevant requesting staff/programs regarding the order and delivery of supplies.
• Ensuring that all Supplies, services, and equipment required are delivered in time.
• Establishment and maintenance of ethical, professional working relationships with suppliers.
• Maintain supplier information for regularly purchased items and be informed of current market conditions.
• Supervise staff under His/her by assigning duties through Delegation, monitoring the performance, and regularly evaluating staff directly supervised by him.
• Advise the SSCO/Field Manager of procurement-specific issues or improvements.

Expected Deliverables:

• Provide guidance to budget holders to ensure procurement plans are developed and utilized for every grant.
• Ensure Item forecasts are received by Supply Chain are tracked from start to completion and share weekly PRTS.
• Provide on-time, standard monthly reports to the Senior Supply Chain and Field Manager.
• Generate and / or maintain a comprehensive market list for goods, services and equipment purchased by IRC. Conduct market survey analysis and share regularly with management.
• Oversee adherence to the construction workbook in all construction projects.
• Produce routine cash/payment projections for supply Chain/Fleet for Finance.
• Submit a monthly list of commitments to finance.
• Produce routine purchase status reports for Field Manager, Programs, and Finance while submitting routine reports.
• Ensure proper distribution plans and lists are saved.
• Carry any other duties or tasks delegated by your supervisor or designate.
• Conduct supplier visits and file the report.

Qualifications

• Holder of bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in purchasing, supplies and management or degree in business Management, Supply Chain management.

Required Experience & Competencies:

• At least 5 years’ experience in procurement administration, preferably with a non-governmental or humanitarian international organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly, coupled with an ability to influence through negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated people skills.
• High sense of integrity
• Good writing and organizational skills
• Excellent computer skills and experience working with procurement software’s.
• Cultural and diversity sensitivity, commitment and an understanding of the values of IRC and the principles of equal opportunities.