Lutheran World Federation Area Coordinator (Dadaab) and Program Officer (Nairobi) Job Vacancies

Lutheran World Federation / Department for World Service Kenya Program is seeking to recruit Kenyan nationals for the following positions:

1. Area Coordinator

The Area Coordinator (AC) will based in Dadaab and shall be responsible to and report directly to the Programs Coordinator in Nairobi for the carrying out of his/her duties.

This is a senior professional position, which requires effective diplomacy plus critical, analytical, facilitative and communication skills as well as representational and management skills.

Guided by the DWS Country Strategy, the AC’s functions and responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, the following;

More specifically the duties and responsibilities shall include the following:

Responsible for management of all issues relating to the project cycle in accordance with the project agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), with related agencies and back donors.To be responsible for the supervision and training of those staff responsible to him/her in the proper conduct of their duties.Maintain close collaboration with partners, including UNHCR, Government of Kenya line Ministries, other agencies, and host and refugee community leaders at all times and phases of the project.Ensure adherence to the existing policy documents (and manuals)To ensure that project proposals, monitoring & evaluation activities, progress reports and other documentation relating to ‘project cycle’ matters are developed, finalized and submitted to the Program Coordinator within the relevant time frame.Conduct regular field visits to ensure close supervision, monitoring and coordination of activities and update the Program Coordinator.Ensuring that things get done and activities are implemented with quality and according to given deadlinesTo participate in meetings and other official missions as a representative for the LWF Dadaab Projects.To be a member of the Dadaab Project Management Team and the Joint Management Team that meets quarterly.Any other duties as assigned by direct supervisorRelevant Experience and skills
Several years of experience at management levelYou must be a people-oriented person,Well experienced in managing highly competent staff,Able to build and maintain good working relationships with refugees, communities, partners, donors and other agencies is a key competence.Strong manager who is also listening to and involving your staff..Able to do many different things at the same time,Personal integrity is very important.Respect and appreciate working with people from different cultures, ethnic backgrounds, religions and nationalities.2. Program Officer: LWF Humanitarian Emergency Team East & Central Africa

The LWF Humanitarian Emergency Team is based in Nairobi and responsible for implementation of the LWF emergency response strategy in Eastern and Central Africa.

The team will have core competences in regards to emergency response and scaling up of ongoing response, emergency preparedness, risk reduction and rapid assessment of emergencies. It is envisaged that more than 50% of the time will be spent outside Kenya.

The Programme Officer will, under the Team Leader, be responsible to plan, implement and scale up emergency response operations through various sectors including WASH, Shelter, Camp Management and Protection.

Liaise with partners, coordinate the LWF response with other actors and ensure that implementation is coordinated with the LWF country program in respective country (when applicable).

He/She is expected to play a leading role in the practical aspects of emergency response.

The Programme Officer shall have the capacity to assess/respond to emergencies in countries were the LWF already have a presence (scale up/start up under the oversight of the respective Country Representative), as well as capacity to assess/respond to emergencies in other countries in the region.

The incumbent will also be involved in training of staff on emergency preparedness and response, contingency planning and rapid assessments.

Professional Qualifications

A University degree in social science including disaster management/ international relations from a recognized university.Relevant experience and competencies
5 years of experience in I/NGO’s.Experience in conducting needs assessments and setting up new programmes in emergency setting.Knowledge of different sectors including WASH, Shelter, Camp Management and Protection.Experience in training of staff.Knowledge of DRR, HAP, Rights Based Approach and other humanitarian principles and approaches.Proven, documented practical field experience from more than one country in East and Central Africa will be an important aspect.All persons must be able to travel, frequently, with very short notice and be able and willing to stay out of the home base for several weeks or even months at a time.LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current/former employment.

They should reach the undersigned by close of business on 2nd May, 2012:

C/o Office Administrator,
P.O. Box 40870, GPO-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya

or e-mail to: hrlwfkenya.acdadaab@gmail.com

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted