Jobs at Kenya Red Cross Society

Kenya Red Cross Society is a leading humanitarian organization sustainably promoting the wellbeing, health and resilience of communities in Kenya.  The Society is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the following positions:

• Position Title:  Security Officer
• Location: Kakuma (Kalobeyei)
• Reporting To: Head of Operations

PURPOSE:

Reporting Administratively to the Head of Operations and Technically to the Safety and Security Manager. The Security Officer will assist in the smooth running of the Safety and Security department within the Kalobeyei security Operations S/he will be responsible for supervision of contracted security guards within their respective camp, Hospitals and Health care posts, other program sites and reporting of all security situations to Head of Operations within and around the camp. In addition, s/he will be responsible for safeguarding the organization’s assets, detection and prevention of crime, as well as carrying out investigations and submitting reports.

Key Responsibilities

1. Planning  and implementing the security strategy in Kalobeyei as per the KRCS security SOPs so as to ensure the operational priorities of the KRCS Security Requirements.
2. Ensure Security procedures are implemented in line with the KRCS Security Standard Operating Procedures.
3. Provide technical security support to the KRCS KRO operations and programs
4. Security reporting and documentation
5. Conduct regular security awareness activities including briefings and training of staff
6. Situation monitoring and Communicating security related information to management and staff
7. Advice KRCS Management on the security requirements or adjustments required in the approach to program security needs to enhance duty of care
8. Provide support to emergency response teams in emergency situations and in critical incidents.
9. Conduct internal investigations on incidents and provide advice on possible corrective action based on the findings.
10. Conduct field security support to KRCS programs in the regions through risk assessments, information sharing and updating on the current security situation.
11. Prepare and brief all new delegates/staff/visitors on the overview of the security and safety situation and risk reduction measures.
12. Conduct regular security risk assessments in the region.
13. Respond to any security and safety incidents at all times and follow up for closure
14. Liaising with local law enforcement on security matters.
15. Liaison with identified KRCS partners and identified Non-Governmental Organizations operating in the country on security matters.
16. Collect, analyze and disseminate security information appropriately.
17. Maintain all required security documents, review and update them regularly and/or when needed.
18. Conduct post incidence analysis reports as learning points to prevent repeat of similar incidents.

Minimum Qualifications 

1. Diploma in security management
2. At least five years’ experience in field security operations

Key Competencies 

1. Proven knowledge in Corporate and or humanitarian Security
2. Security training
3. Investigations
4. Computer literacy
5. Basic First aid and fire safety training.

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Kenya Red Cross Society is a leading humanitarian organization sustainably promoting the wellbeing, health and resilience of communities in Kenya.  The Society is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the following positions:

• Position Title:  Regional Grants Officer (1 position)
• Location: Garissa
• Reporting To: Regional Program Coordinator 

Overall Purpose

Reporting to the Regional Programme Coordinator the Grants Officer will be responsible for coordination and management of all financial aspects of the GF program in the Region by operationalizing program grants management systems to ensure there is full compliance with contract obligations and that all funds utilized are well documented, accounted for and reported.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

1. Ensure timely submission of monthly financial reports by sub recipients.
2. Development and timely submission of monthly Regional financial reports.
3. Comprehensive First review of sub recipients Monthly financial reports and give appropriate feedback on time
4. Monthly tracking of SR budget implementation to ensure financial resources are being used as planned and approved.
5. Participating in the development, implementation and evaluation of sub recipient’s budgets and work plans with the aim of operationalizing the programmes and projects activities.
6. Ensure contract compliance and enforcement by the sub recipients.
7. Providing Technical support to SR Accountants to improve their capacity and competence to ensure there is effective and efficient management of programmes financial resources and improved decision making.
8. Coordinating Program audits  in liaison with the Finance and Internal Audit Departments and ensure the program is cleared in all audits relating to  PR and SRs and that all relevant audit management letter recommendations are implemented
9. Review disbursements requests from the SRs to ensure amounts requested are within the approved budgets and follow up on the actual disbursements of the same.
10. Monitoring bank balances on periodic basis in order to produce cash flow forecasts according to income received and expenditure committed and development and timely submission of Regional disbursement requests to HQ for processing.
11. Management and updating of the assets register both at the Regions and SR on a monthly and quarterly basis.
12. Represent the program in County stakeholders meeting if required.
13. Participate in multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement and evaluate strategic management plans to improve organisational effectiveness

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor Degree in Business Management, Finance, Economics or equivalent qualifications.   
2. CPA K  
3. Over three year’s relevant experience in areas of grant management coupled with programme management including Monitoring and Evaluation.
4. Previous work in HIV and or Health grant programs will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

1. Strong communication and presentation skills in both English and Kiswahili, including ability to develop reports and prepare relevant publications
2. Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including the ability to build collaborative relationships with sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and political issues and ability to influence and resolve differences and conflicts
3. Ability to build alliances and promote open communication and collaboration to achieve joint objectives
4. Demonstrated technical expertise in strategic management, project planning and budgeting, resource management, implementation ability as well as programme monitoring and evaluation 
5. Ability to develop and implement performance management system, giving candid performance feedback and supporting professional development efforts
6. Ability to maintain high standards of personal integrity, establish straightforward, productive relationships; treat staff with fairness and respect, demonstrate sensitivity for ethnic, cultural and gender differences
7. Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, data-base, email and utilization of the internet
8. Considerable knowledge of management information systems, proficiency in database systems, spreadsheet and flow chart applications, and budgeting.
9. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, analyse financial and operational data and information, think analytically and critically.

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OVERALL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Lecturer should be able to contribute to the development and delivery of academic provision in in Paramedic Science/Emergency Medical Technician and related disciplines including associated academic operational responsibilities as required ensuring an excellent student experience.

The job holder should be able to support the development and implementation of the Institute strategic initiatives. He/she participate in research, knowledge exchange and public engagement to enhance the reputation of the Institute.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To participate with other faculty in the development of teaching, learning and assessment strategies
2. To contribute to student support in administrative guidance and counselling roles
3. To represent both the EMS courses and the institute in student recruitment activities, including participation in marketing activities
4. To enhance the institute’s ability to engage with industrial and external partner contacts through effective networking to build relationships for future activities.
5. To pursue research activities which enhance the external revenue of the Institute and to deliver various forms of consultancy and other services as determined by the Strategic direction of the Institute
6. To maintain and develop areas of expertise (curriculum review and development) for the growth of the department and the institute
7. To undertake both general Health & Safety responsibilities in accordance with the Health & Safety Policy and in addition, to provide such supervision as is necessary to ensure the health and safety of the students
8. To lecture in all disciplines related to Emergency Medical Services, pre and post hospital care, humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Management
9. To undertake other such responsibilities as may be required from time to time

Qualifications

1. A University Degree in ;Paramedicine, Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery
2. 3 years of professional teaching experience
3. AHA/BLS/ACLS/EMT/PHTLS trainer certification is an added advantage

Skills and knowledge

1. Knowledge of Emergency Medical Services Instructor training
2. Excellent communication skills
3. Proven skills on proposal development
4. Extensive knowledge on Research and Development
5. Good interpersonal skills
6. Ethical and honest
7. Team Player
8. Proficient in Computer applications