Programme Manager Job in Kenya

The Refugee Consortium of Kenya (RCK)

is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with a mission to promote and protect

the rights and dignity of refugees and other forced migrants through enabling

programmes on legal aid, advocacy and awareness creation. 

RCK has offices in Nairobi, Dadaab,

Kakuma and Garissa.

RCK is seeking to fill the following position in the Kakuma camp sub-office
 

Job Title: Programme Manager – Kakuma
 

Division / Department: Legal

and Social Justice Programme

Location:

 Kakuma Refugee Camp 

Post holder reports to: Programme Officer-Legal & Social Justice

Programme / Senior Programmes Officer
 

Staff reporting to this post: All

staff at the field station – Kakuma refugee camp
 

RCK Mission: To protect and promote the rights and dignity of

refugees and other forced migrants through enabling programmes on legal aid,

advocacy and awareness creation
 

Job Purpose: To provide legal advice and procedural support to

the organization on issues relating to and affecting displaced persons as well

as administrative legal matters in an effective and efficient manner as in

charge of RCK Kakuma field station.

• Manage and coordinate the implementation of
  
  activities in RCK’s Kakuma sub-office.   


• Attend to clients at the legal aid clinic and
  
  asses cases for intervention.   


• Seek access to clients in detention,
  
  ascertaining the conditions under which such clients are being detained,
  
  and provide them with appropriate legal and other assistance in accordance
  
  with RCK policy.   


• As requested by the Programme Officer/
  
  Executive Director, conduct investigations,  participate
  
  in boards of inquiry and advising on appropriate action to be taken.


• Ensure adequate legal representation by the
  
  Kakuma legal team of refugees especially unaccompanied and separated
  
  minors, GBV survivors in court and in police stations.  



• Prepare responses to enquiries on legal issues
  
  of a refugee law /international law from RCK staff, governments,
  
  inter-governmental organizations, institutions, and the public.   


• Participate in capacity building of RCK’s
  
  stakeholders in relation to domestic and international law that relate to
  
  refugees and other forced migrants.   


• Prepare monthly reports and donor related
  
  reports within schedule.   


• Develop and maintain a database of and
  
  relations with internal /external referral partners.   


• Develop proposals and budgets for fundraising
  
  for program work.   


• Represent the organization in legal forum and
  
  disseminate information to other RCK programmes.   


• Monitor project implementation and keep RCK
  
  head office appraised of the project progress.   


• Represent RCK with the regional/local
  
  governments, UN bodies and non-government organizations as well as stake
  
  holders’ forums in Kakuma camp as required.   


• Supervise RCK staff in Kakuma camp and
  
  coordinate administrative tasks.   


• Manage RCK assets in Kakuma refugee camp.  


• Such other duties temporarily or on a
  
  continuing basis, as may reasonably be required,  commensurate with your
  
  grade.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Law / Social Sciences /
  
  development studies / project management or any other relevant degree.


• At least two years’ experience with an NGO
  
  dealing with protection work.


• Knowledge of the Kenyan Legal system and of
  
  regional & international instruments on refugees.


• Two years’ experience in a management position
  
  is an added advantage.


• Experience in proposal writing, programme
  
  management, monitoring and evaluation


• Proven ability to build external relationships
  
  with diplomacy, tact and professionalism in a complex and demanding
  
  environment.


• Demonstrated ability to manage and support
  
  multi-sector programmes including operational planning and problem
  
  solving.


• Demonstrated experience of people management
  
  and team-building.


• Excellent written and presentation skills in
  
  English.


• Must show ability to work in an isolated and
  
  challenging environment.

Working Conditions: The Job is complex, sensitive and stressful. Work

requires willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel. Work may require

frequent weekend and evening work as well as high degree of autonomy.

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should send their

applications along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae highlighting current

position and expected salary.

Send your application via email to rectruitmentcounsel@gmail.com 

Only successful candidates will be

contacted.

RCK Is an equal opportunity employer.