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Regional
Advocacy Coordinator
Sector: Advocacy &
Government Relations
Employee
Category:Full Time
Description: The International
Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and
helps people to survive, recover and gain control of their lives.
Founded
in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, IRC offers life-saving care and
life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.
At
work today in more than 40 countries and in 22 U.S. cities, the IRC restores
safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted by conflict or disaster.
Background: The IRC’s
Horn, East Africa and Zimbabwe (HEAZ) region consists of some of the world’s
most complex ongoing crises – South Sudan, Yemen, Somalia and Burundi – as well
as the neighboring countries most-impacted by the conflict and natural disaster
induced migration caused by these crises – Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, and
Tanzania. Zimbabwe, which is an increasingly fragile state, is also part of
this dynamic region.
Given
its regional footprint, IRC is at the forefront in tackling the complex
humanitarian issues affecting the region. IRC serves as co-chair to the
Regional Durable Solutions Secretariat (ReDSS) based out of Nairobi,
Kenya.
IRC is
also member to the global Solutions Alliance, based out of Geneva, and has been
a founding member of the Solutions Alliance Somalia, of which we are
participant to the Steering Committee.
IRC is
an active participant in fora of the Interagency Working Group (IAWG) and other
regional refugee and emergency response working groups in Nairobi.
Position Summary: The
Regional Advocacy Coordinator is a key member of IRC’s HEAZ regional support
team and the Global Policy & Advocacy team, charged with strategically
positioning IRC on key humanitarian policy debates and raising its profile
locally, regionally and internationally.
As a
member of the regional team, s/he will work closely with country programs
throughout the region to provide targeted support in developing local advocacy
and policy solutions and building the capacity of country program teams to
advocate on priority issues.
The
Regional Advocacy Coordinator works closely and collaboratively with these
internal stakeholders as well as broad range of external stakeholders.
S/he
will develop appropriate, coherent and compelling messaging with the aim of
influencing the policies and practices of key actors, enhancing the impact and
increasing the coverage of IRC’s work.
S/he reports to the Deputy Regional Director and works closely with the Global
Policy & Advocacy’s International Programs Director and advocacy officers
in the U.S. and Europe.
The
position is based in Nairobi with travel in the region, and occasionally to
U.S. or European cities.
Scope of Work
- Using
real-time, credible data, facilitate the development and implementation of
influencing strategies and policies within the region in coordination with
country programs and regional teams; ensuring consistency in messaging and
information flow from the local to global arena; - Represent
the IRC in regional fora, and develop or strengthen networks/alliances to
push forward topics of shared concern within the humanitarian community –
bridging understanding of key issues from the local/national, to regional,
to global level; - Foster
an expanded and coordinated dialogue about improvements to international
humanitarian and development architecture and corresponding systems and
tools for more effective response.
Specific
Responsibilities
- Assist
in developing and implementing regional advocacy strategies and ensure timely
revisions as the context evolves - Ensure
that country priorities are integrated into appropriate strategy documents
and plans - Help
develop the capacities of country programs on influencing response in
complex contexts - Work
closely with advocacy and communications staff in Washington DC, New York,
London, Brussels and Geneva, sharing the strategy and other information - Closely
monitor policy debates and ensure relevant information is disseminated to
advocacy colleagues throughout the IRC - Act
as IRC spokesperson on advocacy issues where appropriate and take part in
relevant country and international policy/advocacy fora as guided by key
stakeholders - Support
on qualitative research projects within the region to ensure that advocacy
themes are shaped by new evidence being generated
- At
least three years of experience in delivering advocacy and policy
development work responding to complex humanitarian crises and/or
post-conflict environments; - Must
have 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: Deputy
Regional Director, HEAZ
Works Closely With: Global
Policy & Advocacy team in the U.S. and Europe
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Country
Director (Somalia Country Program)
Sector: Program Management
Employee
Type:Regular
Employee
Category:Full Time
Background: The
International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian
crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives.
Founded
in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and
life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.
At
work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity
and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure.
The International Rescue Committee first began assisting Somalis in the early
1980s following the Somalia-Ethiopian conflict.
Forced
to halt programs due to a resurgence of violence, the IRC restarted relief
efforts in 2007, working with local authorities to foster development through
the creation of jobs and community participation.
Now as
Somalia and its neighbors struggle to recover from the effects of a
catastrophic drought, the IRC is responding to Somalis’ urgent needs.
Scope of Work: The Country
Director for Somalia is responsible for overall leadership and supervisory
management of IRC offices and operations in the country, including stewardship
of resources, staff safety and security, program quality and accountability,
and performance management.
The
Country Director is IRC’s principal representative to the Somalia government, donors,
international organizations, other NGOs and the media.
The
Country Director is expected to respond effectively to a constantly changing
environment and vulnerable host populations with effective humanitarian
programs implemented directly and with Somalia partner organizations.
The
Country Director will lead country program staff in pursuing the outcomes
identified in the strategy action plan for 2016-2020, bringing them together to
deliver high-quality, cost-effective programming results.
Success in this position requires an individual with exemplary leadership
abilities who deploys strong communications and interpersonal skills
effectively, both internally and externally.
The
successful candidate will enjoy developing networks to build partnerships and
diversify program resources. Given the operating environment, the Country
Director is expected to be attentive to risk management.
S/he
will be directly responsible for the overall coordination and strategic
direction of the country program; providing oversight and coaching for directly
supervised senior managers; leading country program teams to identify, design
and deliver responsive, high-quality programs; ensuring efficient management of
public grants and private funds for results, compliance and focused, timely
reporting; and oversight of financial management and compliance systems.
Based in Nairobi, the Country Director oversees all IRC operations in
Somalia.
Reporting
to the Regional Director, this position receives support from regional and
headquarters staff in the areas of program quality, new business development,
safety and security management, finance, operations management, and external
affairs.
The
Country Director is additionally expected to actively participate in defining
the IRC’s public advocacy positions.
The
Country Director directly supervises four positions in a country program of
approximately 138 staff. This position is fully accompanied and requires
extensive in-country.
Specific Responsibilities
Leadership and Representation
- Lead
the country program by maintaining open and professional relations with
colleagues, promoting a strong team spirit and providing guidance,
oversight and resources to enable staff to perform successfully. - Develop
and carry out strategies that result in strong representation with:
Lebanese Government authorities at various levels; donors including OFDA,
DFID, ECHO, CHF, Europe Aid, UNICEF, Irish Aid, Start Fund and other
international organizations; international and local NGOs; and networks
such as the INGO Forum. - Ensure
that the IRC remains a partner of choice for major international donors. - Develop
and maintain a high level of understanding of donor priorities and planned
funding. - Initiate
and sustain strong, mutually beneficial and authentic partnerships with
Lebanese organizations. - Seek
out and pursue opportunities to raise the profile of the work of the IRC
and its partners in Somalia, as well as the lives and the needs of the
people the IRC seeks to serve. - Play
a leadership role in efforts to improve humanitarian response coordination
in Somalia. - Lead
country program collaboration with colleagues in the IRC’s HEAZ to deliver
regional programming and advocacy.
Strategic
Direction, Program Quality and Growth
- Set
the strategic vision and direction of the country program to serve more
people with the most responsive and highest quality programming possible,
and secure the resources necessary to do so. - Align
programming to the country program strategy action plan, sectoral
expertise and technical standards. - Ensure
program quality through consistent use throughout the country program of:
rigorous assessment, design, and proposal development and review
processes; comprehensive monitoring and evaluation, accountability and
learning systems; staff development investments; and partner organization
capacity strengthening. - Remain
current on national and regional issues impacting the country program and
partners, and develop responsive strategies to ensure the IRC mission can
be carried out appropriately in rapidly changing contexts. - Ensure
country program alignment with and involvement in meeting regional
objectives. - Identify
opportunities for appropriate expansion and growth of programs, supported
by the acquisition and investment of human resources. - Ensure
timely submission of competitive, responsive and high-quality proposals,
and support colleagues in negotiations with donors.
Safety
and Security Management
- Take
primary responsibility for overall management of safety and security for
the country program. - Oversee
the management of all security issues, including appropriate response to
emergency situations as they arise. - Create
and maintain a culture of safety and security throughout the country
program, including trainings and briefings that prepare all country
program staff for security incident prevention and response. - Keep
security, evacuation and contingency plans current and accessible to
country program staff. - Maintain
close coordination and communication with the Regional Safety and Security
Advisor on safety and security concerns and evolving issues that could
adversely affect IRC staff or operations.
Staff
Performance Management and Development
- Supervise
and mentor direct-report staff, including communicating clear
expectations, setting performance objectives, providing regular and timely
performance feedback, and leading documented semi-annual performance
reviews. - Provide
constructive feedback and counsel on appropriate career paths and
professional development for IRC staff. - Oversee
the management, coaching and development of national and international
staff to build a cadre of skilled, committed and motivated personnel. - Continue
to pursue nationalization of senior management positions. - Promote
and monitor staff care and well-being. Model healthy work-life balance
practices. - Support
appropriate interventions in response to identified staff care needs of
both national and international staff. - Offer
leadership support for successful adherence by all staff to IRC’s Global
HR Operating Policies and Procedures. - Work
with regional HR staff to identify and implement recruitment and retention
strategies. - Undertake
regular reviews of labor and salary markets in Somalia for the purpose of
enhancing the competitiveness of the IRC’s overall compensation package
for national staff.
Stewardship
and Operational Management
- Drive
operational excellence to achieve optimal efficiency and
cost-effectiveness in all functions and operations of the country program. - Oversee
the development, deployment and utilization of financial and operational
policies, procedures, and systems to deliver compliance with IRC and donor
requirements. - Ensure
responsiveness and appropriate levels of in-person and remote support to
all offices, especially in the areas of HR, finance and supply chain. - Provide
timely and effective oversight of the Somalia country program’s financial
position. - Maintain
effective and coordinated budget monitoring processes for grant funds and
discretionary funds. - Seek
opportunities to introduce efficiencies and eliminate redundancies in
existing business processes.
- Model
and encourage active practice of the principles of the “IRC Way – Global
Standards for Professional Conduct” throughout the Somalia country
program. - Maintain
a healthy and empowering office environment that encourages open, honest
and productive communication among IRC staff and with partner
organizations. - Maintain
open communications with regional management staff, regional technical
advisors, and HQ departmental staff.
Supervisory
Responsibilities: 4 direct reports, including the Deputy Directors for
Programs and Operations, Finance Controller, and Grants Coordinator.
Professional Standards: The
IRC and IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way
– Global Standards for Professional Conduct.
These
are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values,
the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from
Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal
Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Professional Qualifications and Requirements
- Graduate
degree in a relevant field - At
least ten years of progressively responsible international work
experience, including at least three years in a leadership role at the
Country Director level of multi-site, multi-sectoral operations in a
complex operating environment - Experience
of building personal networks at a senior level, resulting in securing new
opportunities for the organization - Demonstrated
successful leadership and management experience with a multi-disciplinary
team in a cross-cultural setting, including active mentoring and coaching - Proven
experience delivering appropriate levels oversight of a portfolio
consisting of a variety of complex, high-value donor-funded projects - Extensive
representation and fundraising success, including prior experience with
European, US and international donors - Experience
of managing security in a complex and rapidly changing security context - Proven
ability to negotiate and work with partner organizations. Experience with
organizational capacity strengthening and partnership building helpful - Strong
budget and fiscal oversight capacities - Established
capacity to deal with ambiguity in stressful situations - Ability
to respond to multiple priorities in a timely manner, producing
high-quality outcomes - A
keen understanding of political complexities in the Somalia - Ability
to work and live in a sometimes insecure environment while maintaining a
positive attitude
This
position is based in Nairobi and is fully accompanied with an estimated 33% of
the Country Director’s time spent in other locations in Somalia and the region.
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How to Apply
Consultancy
– Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response Training
Employee
Category:Not Applicable
Description: Term of Reference Integrated Disease
Surveillance and Response Training
1. Introduction: The
International Rescue Committee (IRC) provides health services in Hagadera and
Kambioos, at Dadaab Refugee Camp since January 2009.
It
operates 1 camp hospital and 5 health posts in the community with a total
population of 138628 (106,394 Hagadera 19,664 Kambioos and 12,570 host
community).
The IRC provides preventive and curative services care to Hagadera and Kambioos
camp.
The IRC is planning to have a TOT Integrated Disease surveillance and response
training for CHP officers, CHW supervisors, nurses, public and clinicians.
2. Objective of the training
- Conduct
effective surveillance activities - Integrate
multiple surveillance systems to use resources more efficiently - Improve
the use of information for detecting, investigating and responding to
public - Health
threats - Improve
the flow of surveillance information throughout the health system
- Identify
cases and events of public Health importance - Report
suspected cases or conditions or events of public Health importance - Analyze
and interpret data on priority diseases and events - Investigate
and confirm suspected cases, outbreaks or events - Be
prepared for outbreaks or events of public health concern - Respond
to outbreaks or events of public health concern - Supervise
and provide feedback. - Monitor
and evaluate IDS
4.
Major Topics
Diseases surveillance
5.
Methodology
This course uses a variety of instructional methods, including reading, written
exercises, discussions, role plays, demonstrations.
6. Material, Equipment and Logistic Support
- Flip
charts, markers, note books and pens. - Projector
and Laptop. - IDSR
manuals
7. IRC
role
IRC will arrange the training dates, place, venue, and provide stationeries,
refreshments and all other necessary materials for the training.
Any
expense related to this training will be covered by the IRC.
8. Number of Participants
A total of 25 participants will be attending the training.
These
are response training for CHP officers, CHW supervisor, public Health, nurses
and clinicians.
9. Training date
The training will be conducted from 13th to 17th July 2016.
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.
International
allowances are not available for this position.
Salary
and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
How to Apply
Consultancy
– MCH Booklet Filling TOT Training
Employee
Type:Consultant
Employee
Category:Not Applicable
1.
Introduction: The
International Rescue Committee (IRC) provides health services in Hagadera and
Kambioos, at Dadaab Refugee Camp since January 2009.
It
operates 1 camp hospital and 5 health posts in the community with a total
population of 138628 (106,394 Hagadera 19,664 Kambioos and 12,570 host
community).
The IRC provides both Basic and comprehensive obstetric care to Hagadera and
Kambioos camp.
The IRC is planning to have a TOT Filling of MCH booklets training for MCH AND
maternity Nurse ANC assistants CHP and Nutrition officers and their Supervisors
across Dadaab camp.
2. Objective of the training
- Explain
the meaning of standard curves - Plot
weight on a growth chart - Interpret
individual growth curves - Focused
Antenatal care (FANC) - Delivery
- Postnatal
Care (Targeted Postpartum Care and baby) - Preventive
services
- Enables
the health system to locate the child for follow up. - Planning
care for the child (Low birth weight, pre-term). - For
surveillance and response. - Program
planning and monitoring:where are those not adequately reached with
services and why, what needs to be done.
4.
Major topics
Section A: Measuring a Child’s Growth
Section B: Interpreting Growth Indicators
Section C: Counselling on Growth and Feeding
5. Methodology
This course uses a variety of instructional methods, including reading, written
exercises, discussions, role plays, demonstrations, and practice with real
children.
Practice, whether in written exercises or with real children, is a critical
element of instruction.
6. Material, Equipment and Logistic Support
- Flip
charts, markers, note books and pens. - Projector
and Laptop. - MCH
booklet.
7. IRC
role
IRC will arrange the training dates, place, venue, and provide stationeries,
refreshments and all other necessary materials for the training. Any expense
related to this training will be covered by the
IRC.
8. Number of Participants
A total of 24 participants will be attending the training. These are qualified
nurses/midwives working at maternity and the MCH clinics at the healthposts and
the community health officer in Dadaab.
9. Training venue
Hanshi conference Dadaab
10. Training date
The training will be conducted from 6th July to 9th July 2016
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.
International
allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are
compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
Consultancy
– Training for Expanded Program on Immunization
Employee
Type:Consultant
Employee
Category:Not Applicable
1.
Introduction: The
International Rescue Committee (IRC) provides health services in Hagadera and
Kambioos, at Dadaab Refugee Camp since January 2009.
It
operates 1 camp hospital and 5 health posts in the community with a total
population of 138628 (106,394 Hagadera 19,664 Kambioos and 12,570 host
community).
The
Community Health Program addresses health issues with a broader understanding
of what health is and how it can be cared for, believing health to be the key
to human dignity, development and total well-being it emphasizes on prevention
which is mainly through the Expanded Program of Immunizations.
Immunization
is one of the key component Global Health Security project funded by CDC in
Dadaab refugee camps and nearby host community.
The IRC is planning to have a TOT of Expanded program of immunization training
for CHP officers, nurses, clinicians, public health officers, CHW supervisors
and EPI vaccinators.
2. Objective of the training.
- General
Overview of Immunizations. - Updated
National routine scheduled immunizations. - Childhood
immunisable diseases. - Cold
chain system
- Management,
Coordination and Service Delivery - Immunization
Strategies, Policies and Schedules - Immunization
Coverage and Monitoring - Disease
surveillance - Immunization
Quality and Safety - Advocacy
and Communication - Supervise
and provide feedback.
4.
Major Topics: Expanded
program of immunization
5. Methodology: This
course uses a variety of instructional methods, including reading, written
exercises, discussions, role plays, demonstrations.
6. Material, Equipment and Logistic Support
- Flip
charts, markers, note books and pens. - Projector
and Laptop. - Epi
manuals
7. IRC
role: IRC
will arrange the training dates, place, venue, and provide stationeries,
refreshments and all other necessary materials for the training. Any expense
related to this training will be covered by the
IRC.
8. Number of Participants: A
total of 25 participants will be attending the training. These are response
training for CHP officers, nurses, clinicians, public Health officers, CHW
supervisor, and Epi vaccinators
9. Training date: The
training will be conducted from 20th July-24th July 2016.
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.
International
allowances are not available for this position.
Salary
and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
Employee
Type:Consultant
Employee
Category:Not Applicable
1.
Introduction: The
IRC provides general primary healthcare Focusing on preventive, curative and
promotion of nutrition services in both Hagadera and Kambioos.
The
nutrition program has enhanced the promotion of exclusive breastfeeding for the
first six month of life, optimal complimentary feeding and continuous
breastfeeding up to two years, through the adoption of policy on regulation of
the marketing of infant feeding products and supporting MIYCN through maternity
protection.
The
MIYCN policy aims at strengthening the capacity of health care services,
communities and stakeholders to ensure that nutritional needs of infants and
young children are met.
It
also covers pregnancy, postnatal, newborn, early childhood nutrition, feeding
difficult circumstances; including the context of HIV AIDS, low birth weight,
preterm, children with special conditions, malnourished children and young
children in emergency situations.
The IRC has scaled up the services towards promotion breastfeeding and
complimentary feeding by working towards BHFI accreditation through
implementation of essential policies promoting and protecting breastfeeding
across Dadaab refugee complex.
An
internal BFHI Assessment has been in the camp and one of the recommendation was
to train staff on BFHI and MIYCN.
The
IRC has developed a community strategy to ensure there is community
participation in the promotion of exclusive breastfeeding by forming the Mother
to mother support groups to promote “a community that is baby friendly” .
The
overall exclusive breastfeeding rates in the camp is 23.48 % based on
2015 annual nutrition survey results.
There
has been high staff turnover across the camps thus the need to capacity build
staff to support mothers to achieve optimal breastfeeding in the camps.
2. Goal: The overall
objective is to equip the participants with knowledge and skills to improve
nutritional status, health, growth and development and the survival of infants
and young children in Hagadera and Kambioos camps through optimal feeding
practices and improved maternal nutrition.
3. Expected outcome
- Staff
equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement MIYCN. - Exclusive
breastfeeding promoted, protected and supported for the first six months
of life, optimal complimentary feeding with continued breastfeeding for
two years and beyond promoted, and feeding of children three years and
above. - To
promote support optimal infant feeding, nutrition and care to minimize the
risk of mother to child transmission of HIV through breast milk and maximize
child survival. - Strengthened
breastfeeding support groups in the camp.
- Background
information. - Maternal
Nutrition - Infant
and young child nutrition - Growth
charts - Infant
feeding in the context of HIV/AIDS - Infant
and young child feeding in difficult and special circumstances. - Nutrition
assessment, counseling and support. - Code
of marketing breast milk substitutes - Baby
friendly hospital initiative. - Maternal,
Infant and young child nutrition (MIYCN) Community linkages. - Implementation,
monitoring and evaluation of MIYCN. - Action
plan.
5.
Methodology
The training will be provided in presentation, demonstrations , written
exercises, hospital visits and group work methods.
6. Material, Equipment and Logistic Support provided by the hotel.
Flip charts , marker pens, note books, Biro pens , LCD projector and conference
facility.
Purpose of consultancy: The
purpose of the consultancy is to engage experience consultants to carry out
training on Maternal infant and young child nutrition (MIYCN) to the staff who
are involved on daily management of mothers with the infants and children with
feeding problems and complications on daily basis to strengthen the quality of
services offered at community level and key hotspots such as ANC and Maternity
in order to improve infant and child feeding thus reducing malnutrition.
Consultants Responsibilities
- To
provide the training timetable for the purpose of planning. - To
guide the participants during the training and equip them with knowledge
on MIYCN based on National guidelines. - To
create an enabling environment for the participants to actively engage in
training sessions - To
give feedback on emerging concerns to the nutrition manager or his
appointee at the end of every session.
- To
provide meals and transport during the training period. - Provide
the training materials and supplies. - Coordinate
the training activities to ensure effective and smooth running of the
training.
7.Number
of Participants: 18
National staff across Dadaab camp + 3 Consultants.
8. Training venue: Hanshi
training Hall – Dadaab.
9. Training date: The
training will be conducted from 11th to 15nd July 2016.
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.
International
allowances are not available for this position.
Salary
and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
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of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other
characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a
disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact Talent
Acquisitions at IRCrecruitment@rescue.org. As required by law, the IRC will
provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with a
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