The IRC implements programs in the areas of comprehensive primary health care, nutrition, protection, peace building, sanitation and hygiene and HIV/AIDS and prevention and response to gender based violence issues.
Applications are invited for the position of:
Economic and Women Empowerment Manager - Nairobi
The Economic and Women Empowerment Manager oversee the IRC’s Women’s Economic and Social Empowerment project under the Nairobi Urban Program, with technical support from the Women’s Protection and Empowerment Technical Unit and management support from the Urban Coordinator, Nairobi and Deputy Director, Programs.
The Manager will be responsible for implementing the (EA$E) project in Nairobi and ensuring that the goals and objectives of the program are met.
He/ She will provide technical and line management oversight to the EASE staff. The position reports to the Coordinator Urban Program.
Poverty and financial insecurity are catalysts for gender based violence. Increasing access to opportunities for social and economic empowerment is fundamental to reducing vulnerability and promoting the empowerment of women and girls. (EA$E) aims to support the economic empowerment of women through forming groups and promoting savings using the Village Savings and Loans (VSLA).
To ensure women’s economic empowerment is accompanied by enhanced decision making and power within the household, the program engages with partners through gender discussions designed to address inequalities and power relations at the household level that perpetuate violence.
Responsibilities
a. Program Management
The (EA$E) Manager is responsible for all aspects of program implementation and staff management.
The principal tasks of a Manager include but are not limited to:
Design and implement staff training plans for national team members and incentive workers.Oversee/ conduct trainings for community leaders and service providers Collaborate with the health team managers (clinical service and HIV) to ensure that staff are well trained on GBV and support to survivorsc. Coordination and Networking
Work closely with partners to strengthen the effectiveness of the GBV referral network in Eastleigh to ensure appropriate responses are available and communicated to beneficiaries Develop and maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders including community leaders and other implementing partners to advocate for the needs of women and girls and work with partners to enhance multi-agency and multi sectoral cooperation and coordination.3 years program management experience, including at least 1 year in a humanitarian context with Economic Empowerment focusProven experience working in an GBV and Women’s Empowerment programmingThorough understanding of gender-based violence response protocols and service provision.Demonstrated leadership, communication, training and facilitation skills.MA/S or equivalent in social science, humanities or related degreeGood interpersonal and team building skillsCommunity education/training experience desirableAbility to live and work under pressure in an unstable security environmentExperience in proposal writing is preferredSomali speaking is preferredFluency in written and spoken EnglishFemale candidates are encouraged to apply.All interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter and an updated CV (Do not attach Certificates) to the following email address: HRKenya@rescue.org by 1st November, 2011.
IRC is an equal opportunity employer
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