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  • Posted: Oct 23, 2023
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    The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization.
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    Supply Chain Volunteer

    Job Description

    The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

    Under the direct supervision of the Supply Chain Officer, the Supply Chain Volunteer is responsible for supporting the Supply Chain Manager in delivery of all supply chain functions in Nairobi office.

    Specific Responsibilities:

    Procurement and Logistics:

    • Understand, implement and maintain IRC standard procurement policies and procedures.
    • Ensure that procurement is carried out in accordance to 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

    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

    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

    Required Competencies:

    • Commitment, punctuality, proactive, a good team player, ability to work under difficult conditions in the field, trustworthy, honesty, etc

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    GBV Caseworker

    Job Description

    The GBV Caseworker will be responsible for 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 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.

    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 on the correct way of handling the systems.
    • Participate in the preparation of accurate reports for all Psycho-social related activities.

    Coordination & 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 partners 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 & 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.

    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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