Openings at Concern Worldwide

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to MoH on delivery of High Impact Nutrition intervention components at health facilities and when need be outreach sites.
• Assist the Programme Manager to provide technical support to partners in the implementation of the project.
• In partnership with the Sub-County Health Management Team (SCHMT) including the Sub County Medical Officer in charge of health (SCMOH), Sub County Public Health Nurse, Sub-County Nutrition Coordinator, Public Health Officers and the hospital nutritionist develop and implement monthly work plans for the Sub-county.
• Ensure programme quality control through implementation of monthly and quarterly M&E.
• Closely monitor the nutrition situation in the programme area.
• While working with the hospital nutritionist and the SCNO, support the rural health facilities to establish referral systems and create referral links for access to in-patient and other services beneficial to the beneficiaries not provided by the rural health facilities.
• Support with operationalizing of community Units and community mobilization activities; plan trainings , routinely engage Community Health Volunteers and Community Health Assistants.
• Support with documentation of the programme implementation process to generate lesson learning as well as case studies.
• Participate in coordination of and data collection for, KPC, SMART and coverage surveys to assesses the nutrition situation of the target population.
• Writing of monthly reports and briefs as well as quarterly reports.
• Contribute significantly to the development of regular donor reports.
• Together with MOH and other partners involved in delivery of nutrition services in the Sub-County, conduct joint support supervision visits.
• Oversee and coordinate the implementation of MIYCN activities at the health facilities and at the community.
• Work closely with the UNICEF and WFP contact staff to ensure that all health facilities have adequate supplies of therapeutic commodities at all time.

Others

• Adhere to and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and associated policies to their team, beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment
• Participating and contributing towards Concern’s emergency response, as and when necessary
• Take all possible measures to meet Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)
• Any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager

Person Specification

Minimum Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Bachelor degree in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, Nursing or relevant field with KNDI Professional certification
• At least three (3) years experience in maternal and child health and nutrition programming in both a development and emergency context. Experience working with and through local partners in ASAL contexts and knowledge of MOH systems, particularly at Sub County level
• Good understanding of cross cutting issues- gender, HIV and AIDS, DRR, etc. and how to integrate them into public health and nutrition programmes.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and report writing skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams
• Proficient in Computer applications
• Fluent in both spoken and written English and Kiswahili. Fluency in local language/s skills is an added advantage
• An understanding of the local context, prior experience working and/or living in the County is highly desirable

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

• High integrity and demonstrated ability to follow standards and policies
• Ability to work in a systematic and organized manner
• Ability to attend details
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Energy to work long hours and be out in the field all day
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Competencies required:

• Good communication skills and can work well with others
• Deliver results
• Leadership skills
• Creative and innovative and open minded to changes

Contract Details: Fixed Term , Twelve (12) Months Contract, renewal subject to avaliability of funds

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Job Summary:

The job holder will undertake administrative duties and responsibilities that enable efficient and effective running of support operations in Marsabit office.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Welcome office visitors and directing them to the relevant person or office
• Liaise with Nairobi HR organizing pre-employment medical examinations for locally recruited staff etc. as and when required.
• Update CVs database.
• Dispatch and ensure receipt of all HR staff documents while maintaining relevant records.
• Assist consolidation of Marsabit PDRs for submission to HR in Nairobi.
• Collate leave plans, facilitate leave applications, work with Nairobi HR.
• Scan finance documents before dispatching originals to Nairobi.
• Liaise with Nairobi Admin on flight and staff movement especially for high profile Concern and donor visits
• Manage housekeeping services - garbage collection, pest and rodent control, office cleaning to ensure a clean, healthy, safe and professional working environment.
• Supervise, coach and mentor direct reports - Office Cleaner in the effective and efficient delivery of their responsibilities.
• Liaise with Logistics Officer and field staff to ensure adequate and timely procurement of office supplies for field offices.
• Manage office admin store for office supplies and stationery
• Liaise with Administration in Nairobi in the management of Marsabit lease renewals and rent payments
• Update and maintain list of office inventories
• Assist in compilation and consolidation of Marsabit staff time sheets and sharing the same with Nairobi finance on monthly basis
• Take minutes of the meetings - monthly staff meeting, Sector leads, Security Focal Group
• Ensure strict guardianship and security of information and documents, including proper filing, secure storage and limiting access to only authorized personnel.

Others

• Adhere to and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and associated policies to their team, beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment
• Participating and contributing towards Concern’s emergency response, as and when necessary
• Take all possible measures to meet Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)
• Any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager

Person Specification

Minimum Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Diploma in HR or Administration
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a similar position. Experience in a CBO or NGO is preferred.
• Knowledge of and competency in common HR and administration processes and procedures, coupled with strong office management.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office (Spreadsheets, Word, Access and Power Point)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, planning, reporting and organization skills
• Fluency in both spoken and written English and Kiswahili. Fluency in local languages is essential.

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

• High integrity and demonstrated ability to follow standards and policies
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and values
• Commitment to adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Code of Conduct and Associated Policies

Competencies required:

• Communicating and working with others
• Managing yourself

Contract Details: Fixed Term , Twelve (12) Months Contract, renewal subject to availability of funds

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Job Summary:

The Job base location is Marsabit Town with frequent travels to other parts of the County. The job holder will drive Concern vehicles as directed by the Officer Logistics, Procurement & Transport and in compliance with Concern’s transport policy and procedures and the Kenyan Law while making sure that all the passengers and goods are safe and secure during the journey.

S/he is also responsible for accident and incident reporting, reporting repair, maintenance and service needs and all vehicle documentation required.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to the country Traffic ACT, rules and regulations, Concern’s Transport and Fleet Management Manual, standard operating procedures and best practices
• Conduct daily pre-driving checks (fuel, lubricants, water, tool kit, two spare wheels, jack, winch, wheel spanner, fire extinguisher, life savers, valid insurance and driving license, communication equipment/satellite phone, sanitiser etc.) to ensure that all vehicle legal and safety requirements are present in the vehicle, and functioning, before embarking on any journey
• Operate all functions of the vehicle in a way to maximize its operating lifespan and to the highest safety & security standards
• Make daily recommendations regarding vehicles functionality in relation to health and safety of passengers and goods including reporting all technical faults by filling the daily and weekly vehicle check lists
• Immediately report to the Line Manager, Head of Field Office and Security Focal Point any incidents and accidents and submit the completed incident and accident reporting form to the Line Manager within 24hours
• Effective record keeping including completing log sheets, job cards, daily and weekly vehicle check lists and battery and tyre records promptly and accurately as per Concern’s transport policy and procedures
• Load and offload items into and from vehicles
• When transporting goods, ensure safe delivery and submit delivery notes and/or reports and to confirm the status and quantity of goods with the recipient and the sender
• Ensure that s/he carries only authorised passengers or goods
• Ensure that all safety belts are in good working condition and that all passengers including him/her fasten their seat belts before embarking on the journey
• Ensure the vehicle is clean at all times
• Liaise as necessary with the Line Manager, Head of Field Office and Security Focal Point for security updates and take necessary security measures to minimise exposure to threats. The driver must put the safety of passengers and him/herself first at all times.

Other Duties

• Adhere to and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and associated policies to their team, beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment
• Participating and contributing towards Concern’s emergency response, as and when necessary
• Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies
• Take all possible measure to meet Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)
• Any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager

Minimum Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Minimum O level certificate
• Valid driving license class BCE. Motor bike riding license is an added advantage
• Minimum five (5) years’ driving experience working in operations in remote locations preferably with an NGO. Three (3) years accident-free experience
• Good spoken language in English and Kiswahili. Ability to speak one or more of the local languages an added advantage
• Relevant basic qualifications or related extensive experience in mechanical fault diagnosis and repairs preferably in Land Cruisers
• Practical driving skills and knowledge of 4x4 driving
• A certificate of good conduct
• Excellent physical and health condition
• Must be familiar with the geographical location of the programme areas
• Excellent road knowledge

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

• High integrity and demonstrated ability to follow standards and policies
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and values
• Commitment to adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Code of Conduct and Associated Policies

Competencies required:

• Communicating and working with others
• Managing yourself