Career Opportunities at International Rescue Committee (IRC)

He/she will be responsible for day to day data compilation.

Nutrition Assistant Job Key Responsibilities

• Implementation of the emergency nutrition response in the selected location while ensuring adherence to the stipulated protocol
• Implementation of outpatient therapeutic program of severely acute malnourished children under fives.
  Implementation of supplementary feeding of the moderately malnourished under-fives ,pregnant and Lactating women
• Implement comprehensive Maternal Infant and young Child nutrition and Baby friendly community initiatives(BFCI) approaches
• Support capacity building and OJT for MOH staff and CHWs through identification of capacity gaps and carrying out refresher trainings.
• Monitor and review nutrition supplies and equipment movements such as deliveries, storage, transport and utilization at thesite level
• Offer nutrition support through counselling to individuals with medical complications including comprehensive care clinic clients
• Conduct Mass screening for children under-fives regularly in collaboration with community health volunteers.
• Compile and submit donor and IRC Nutrition program weekly, biweekly and monthly report of all activities implemented.
• 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 for the Nutrition Assistant Job

• Hold a Certificate in Food Nutrition and dietetics from recognized institution
• Must be registered with KNDI.
• At least 1years experience within an INGO in
• 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
• 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)
• Flexible and positive personality.

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Position Summary

The Research and Policy Analyst is a member of the IRC's East Africa regional advocacy team. The purpose of this team is to support IRC's country teams and partners in the region to influence humanitarian, displacement and refugee policies in the region. The position reports to the Regional Advocacy Coordinator and provides technical support to country teams and partners for the delivery of effective advocacy interventions. With a focus on research and policy analysis, the position holder will be responsible for ensuring that IRC's advocacy is underpinned by robust evidence with clear causal linkages to legal and policy frameworks. S/he will work closely with country teams, partners, and consultants to identify knowledge gaps and matching research opportunities. S/he will seek out those initiatives that can be translated into compelling recommendations for humanitarian, displacement and refugee policy reform.

S/he is a practiced researcher and policy analyst with substantial experience and knowledge of the East Africa region, as well as humanitarian and displacement related norms and policies. The position is based in Nairobi with travel in the region.

Scope of Work

The position holder will deliver two major research outputs over 12 months. These outputs are intended to provide a substantive base for IRC and partners' advocacy. Subject matter will cover the status of displaced populations in the region, with particular focus to durable solutions. The position holder will produce periodic briefings and position papers that will enable IRC teams and partners to remain updated on emerging humanitarian and displacement scenarios in the region.

S/he will contribute to the planning and management of resources to ensure that IRC meets its advocacy objectives. The position holder will specifically track initiatives related to the 2016 New York Declaration, to make sure that IRC research provides recommendations that positively impact Comprehensive Refugee Response Frameworks and the proposed Global Refugee Compact in 2018.

The position will also provide capacity to country teams at the discretion of the supervisor.

Specific responsibilities

• Contributes to the definition of research and policy analysis priorities. Works with country teams to identify trends and indicators on the status of durable solutions, and how to translate these into research questions.
• Originates research proposals and works with technical advisors, consultants, and country teams to develop appropriate research methodologies and standards.
• Organizes and takes part in field research and other missions involving information-gathering, fact-finding, analysis, and assessment of humanitarian and displacement situations.
• Creates opportunities for engagement of stakeholders in the review and validation of research findings, thereby ensuring participation and inclusion.
• Plays an active role in the drafting of research reports and other publications, and coordinates inputs and reviews by appropriate technical teams.
• Contributes to the identification of advocacy priorities based on research findings and recommendations, to support the development of effective advocacy strategies.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience in delivering advocacy and policy analysis to complex humanitarian crises and post-conflict environments;
• At least five years of professional experience in humanitarian affairs; protection; refugee affairs; and international human rights;
• Demonstrated creativity, ability to apply innovative thinking, and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent analytical, presentation, communication, and writing skills;
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential;
• Must be willing to travel to remote sites under challenging conditions;
• Ability to work well in unstable security environments, and under significant administrative and programmatic pressures.

Position reports to Regional Advocacy Coordinator for East Africa

Works closely with Global Policy & Advocacy team in the U.S. and Europe