IRC Logistics Officer (Lodwar), Psychosocial Assistant (Hagadera) and GBV Emergency Officer (Hagadera) Jobs

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Kenya serves vulnerable populations in the Turkana region and refugees in the Kakuma, Dadaab (Hagadera) camps and in the Eastleigh region of Nairobi.

The IRC implements programs in the areas of comprehensive primary health care, nutrition, sanitation and hygiene and HIV/ AIDS.

Applications are invited for the position of:

Logistics Officer (Lodwar)

IRC is currently looking for a Logistics Officer to be based at the IRC Lodwar field office.

The Logistics Officer will report to the Field Coordinator and will be responsible for effective management of field office transport, asset management warehousing and procurement while complying with IRC’s procurement and supplies management policies.

S/he will supervise a Logistics assistant and a team of drivers.

For a detailed Job Description and person specification, send an email to jobs15@kenya.theirc.org

Psychosocial Assistant (Hagadera)

IRC is currently looking for a Psychosocial Assistant who will provide technical support and leadership required for the successful implementation of all psychosocial activities, including the provision of direct counseling and case management.

The Psychosocial Assistant will be responsible for training and supervising GBV Community Workers to respond to cases of GBV in the camp and ensure effective case management.

This includes providing ongoing training and mentorship for community workers and utilizing monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure high quality services.

For a detailed Job Description and person specification, send an email to jobs13@kenya.theirc.org

Gender Based Violence (GBV) Emergency Officer (Hagadera)

IRC is currently looking for a Gender Based Violence (GBV) Emergency Officer who will oversee IRC’s GBV response to the humanitarian crisis in Dadaab. He/She will provide technical support and leadership required for the successful implementation of all emergency activities.

These include the provision of direct counseling and case management to GBV survivors, developing safe spaces for female new arrivals on the outskirts to create a more supportive environment, enabling them to access GBV services, receive information and strengthen social
support networks among women and girls.

The GBV Emergency Officer will also be responsible for training and supervising GBV community workers to prevent and respond to cases of GBV in the camp and ensure effective case management in collaboration with IRC GBV Counselors.

The GBV Emergency Officer will also work with partners to ensure GBV related risks are mitigated and addressed across all actors, in particular shelter, water and sanitation

For a detailed Job Description and person specification, send an email to jobs14@kenya.theirc.org

All interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter and an updated CV (Do Not attach Certificates) to the following email address: hr@kenya.theirc.org by 27th July, 2011.

This is an emergency response and we will shortlist on a continuous basis and may appoint prior to the closing date.

IRC is an equal opportunity employer

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