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.
Scope The Women Protection and Empowerment (WPE) Program Coordinator is responsible for providing overall leadership, guidance, coordination and technical support to IRC’s GBV programs throughout Kenya. The WPE/GBV Program Coordinator is also responsible for developing staff capacity and ensuring the position is effectively nationalized within a pre-determined timeline.
Essential functions The WPE Program Coordinator will provide regular technical support and monitoring visits to WPE teams working in Eastleigh, Dadaab, and Turkana to ensure that all interventions are technically sound, take into account international best practices, and are appropriately meeting the needs of survivors in target communities. The GBV/WPE Coordinator will be expected to spend a significant amount of time in or working with the Dadaab and Turkana field-teams given the scope of the program and environment in which they are working. The overarching goal will be to find a national replacement that is trained and supported to take over the position to effectively coordinate and provide technical support to IRC’s GBV programs nation-wide. The support will also be provided to the Eastleigh program especially in terms of integrating GBV/WPE elements into existing projects, but also in ensuring that funding opportunities for continuation of EASE are identified and pursued.
Program Quality • In collaboration with WPE program staff, the Technical Advisor and the Deputy Director, oversee GBV/WPE programming in Kenya through regular support, monitoring, and evaluation • Ensure that ethical and sound data collection and information management systems are in place for appropriate GBV analysis, planning, evaluation, and advocacy • Ensure regular communication with the Women’s Protection and Empowerment Technical Advisor based in the Headquarters to integrate appropriate technical unit priorities in program design • Ensure effective communication and support between team members based in Nairobi and the three field sites, including opportunities for debriefing and staff care • Provide guidance and technical support to sector-specific design and implementation through regular field visits.
Staff Development • Advise field-based staff (including GBV Managers and Officers) through regular check-ins, feedback, and contributions to their performance reviews • Assist with the recruitment of GBV management-level staff, including a national GBV/WPE Coordinator, in coordination with HR, senior management, and the Technical Unit • Ensure training and ongoing capacity building opportunities for staff on technical and project management skills • Put in place a succession plan and strategy for the WPE Coordinator position according to timelines determined by country management • Oversee strategic projects (determined by the country program) to ensure proper implementation and outputs are met, including budget management, reporting, and compliance, according to donor needs. • Support partnerships and the development of GBV partnership strategies with local non-governmental organsations
Program Development • Develop and implement a country sector strategic plan for Kenya to guide program growth and start-up • Actively contribute to the broader strategic planning processes in Kenya, ensuring that GBV interventions and related advocacy are taken into account • Participate in emergency response and emergency assessments, providing guidance and recommendations for new programs and initiatives that maximize safety for women and girls • Lead proposal development activities (narrative and budget) through planning and program design with relevant field-based staff, to ensure technical standards are taken into considering before submission • Coordinate with other IRC staff members implementing protection, health, and livelihood programs to provide relevant input and support enhancing the protection and empowerment of women and girls, whenever required.
Representation and Advocacy • Actively develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders in Nairobi, including donors, government actors, UN agencies (including UNHCR), international and local NGOs, and other relevant actors. • Develop strategic partnerships with local, Kenya-based organizations, wherever possible • Regularly attend GBV sub-cluster meetings at different levels to feed in IRC priorities • Upon request, organize and facilitate field visits for stakeholders and visitors interested in IRC GBV programming in Kenya • Interact with the media and respond to media requests involving GBV programming, when relevant and necessary • Ensure field concerns and challenges are brought to relevant Nairobi stakeholders to push for standards and procedures that systematize how GBV is implemented and coordinated at the field level.
Requirements MA/S or equivalent in health (MPH), social science, humanities or other related degree At least five years of overseas experience, including substantial management experience in gender-based violence programming and at least 2 years experience in direct service provision for survivors of sexual and domestic violence Previous experience supervising and managing a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural setting Previous experience in emergency preparedness and response, preferred Demonstrated experience in capacity building and mentoring of national and international staff Knowledge, skills, and experience in participatory methods, community development and partnership Demonstrated leadership, communication, and facilitation skills Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills Good coordination and networking skills Excellent written and oral English skills Experience in grant management and proposal writing Excellent computer skills in programs such as: MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
Please apply online: www.ircjobs.org or http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=8259 .
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