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 IRC leads the way from harm to home.
Background: The International Rescue Committee has been working in Kenya since 1992, providing essential services to tens of thousands of refugees who have fled conflicts in neighboring countries such as Somalia, Sudan and Ethiopia.
Scope: The International Rescue Committee currently seeks a Deputy Director of Programs for its Kenya program, based in Nairobi. S/he will be a member of the senior management team and will work alongside colleagues to ensure program quality, growth and strong representation. S/he must be able to motivate and lead a diverse staff as well as effectively manage programs, partnerships and budgets.
Responsibilities:
Program Development • In coordination with technical staff, identify local NGO partners; develop and implement capacity-building protocols for the transfer of IRC skills and experience to local government and local NGO/CSO partners • In coordination with the Country Director and the Program team, ensure the development of new program opportunities in line with IRC’s Mission Statement and IRC Kenya’s Strategic Plan • Develop advocacy mechanisms and identify networks for coalition building • Provide leadership in new program/proposal development planning. • Ensure IRC’s five core principles (Participation, Capacity Building, Promotion and Protection of Human Rights, Partnership and Holistic Programming) are mainstreamed in all program activities: assessment, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
Programming • Provide overall leadership and management to IRC Kenya programs, by protecting and enforcing strategic program direction and growth. • Monitor all programs through periodic field visits and review sessions and ensure that program implementation strategies are compatible with overall program goals and objectives. • Liaise with national and district authorities, donors, NGOs, and other operational partners in Kenya via attendance at meetings, consultations and other forums • Participate in the development of strategic work-plans with clear objectives and achievement benchmarks, long-term and short-term priorities, implementation plans, financial projections and tools for evaluation • Ensure program assessments are conducted timely in accordance with donor specific requirements, information is analyzed and shared with all stakeholders; and appropriate actions are -taken by program technical staff in collaboration with clients, and partners • Develop tools for the measurement of IRC Kenya program impact and involvement of client groups in program design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, ensure the alignment of the IRC Kenya programs with the Program Framework and the use of established stringent monitoring and evaluation systems, and oversee the development of monitoring systems for new programs.
Finance/ Grant Management • Work with the program managers and the finance department to track monthly project expenditure against program budget • Recommend grant and budget revisions in consultation with the Technical/Field Coordinators • Assist in budget development with the field teams and program coordinators in consultation with finance and operations departments • Review all program donor reports and new project proposals in collaboration with the program department, technical coordinators, operations and finance departments; ensure completeness, quality and timely submission
Operations • Encourage constructive and productive communication between program and operations staff to guarantee timely service • Ensure program compliance with internal control procedures
Human Resources • Facilitate the conceptual, managerial, organizational and technical capacities of IRC staff to effectively contribute to the achievements of the program objectives and develop within the organization. • Directly supervise IRC Kenya program staff including technical coordinators and program department • Coordinate the recruitment of all program staff; recommend promotions, disciplinary action and termination of program staff in consultation with direct supervisors, Human Resources and the Country Director. • Ensure the Performance Management System for all program staff is followed and carried out as required
Communication, Reporting and Data Collection • Liaise with counterparts, UN agencies and NGOs in the field to coordinate multi-sector integrated programs, standardize sector specific activities and obtain up-to-date information for program planning and implementation. Ensure IRC participation in respective sector specific coordination forums and help foster exchanges of program information, best practices and training materials with partners, involved communities and various line Government ministry officials • Ensure regular communication between field program teams and program department staff. • In coordination with the Country Director and the management team ensure effective communication mechanism is in place to facilitate access to information by all staff to enhance inclusive participation and empowering work environment • In coordination with the Country Director liaise with IRC’s Technical Units (NY and UK) for technical guidance and support on quality implementation and new program design
Requirements:
• Six to eight years of overseas experience (ideally in sub-Saharan Africa), preferably in relief/development work with management and supervisory responsibilities in program, administration at senior management level • Minimum of two year of international experience in management. • Direct experience in building the capacity of local NGOs and working with local partners including a clear understanding of civil society development. • Experience working with and coordinating with donors including USAID (OFDA), BPRM, UNHCR, UNICEF, DFID, ECHO and EU, and knowledge of specific donor guidelines and priorities. • Experience working and coordinating with INGOs, national NGOs and government agencies • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation systems and procedures • Demonstrated excellence in proposal and report development and writing • Demonstrated excellence in human resource management, particularly in a multi-cultural environment, including techniques for staff development, training, motivation, and discipline • Demonstrated excellence in multi-tasking, time management, and flexibility • Demonstrated skills and experience in NGO administration, finance, and logistics systems • Knowledge of best practices in project design, implementation and community participation techniques • The ability to take the initiative and proven ability to work creatively, innovatively and effectively to make decisions with limited direct supervision • Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software programs • Masters degree in relevant field (Development Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations, etc)
Please apply online: www.ircjobs.org or http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=7235 .
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