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.
This is a key position within SC and carries responsibility for the integrity of the IRC's procurement system.
Sc procurement assistant must be able to rapidly procure Program
supplies, services and equipment, whilst ensuring best practices and
maintaining audit-compliant records.
Implementation and / or
maintenance of standard IRC Kenya procurement policies and procedures
and ensuring that procurement is carried out in accordance to IRC Kenya
and donor-specific polices whenever delegated by the Manager.
Coordination with Finance, Admin and program
departments to ensure integrated internal controls, timely payment of
vendors and full, auditable support documentation.
Ensuring that a transparent and responsive procurement process is implemented and maintained.
Routine communication, coordination and
planning with the relevant requesting staff / programs regarding the
order and delivery of supplies.
Ensuring that all Supplies, services and equipments required are delivered on time
Maintain supplier information for regularly purchased items, and be informed of current market conditions while maintaining a database of suppliers.
Advise the manager of procurement-specific issues or improvements.
Enter PRS data into prolog and generate purchase orders, contracts and payment requests
Ensure that proper filing is done
Attend to any other duties or tasked delegated by Procurement manager or designate.
Expected Deliverables:
Provide on-time, standard monthly reports to the SC Procurement Manager.
Generate and / or maintain comprehensive price list for goods, services and equipments purchased by IRC
Produce routine cash / payment projections for SCO/Manager and Finance.
Submit monthly list of commitments to SCO/Manager and Finance
Produce routine purchase status reports for SCO/Manager, Programs and Finance.
Maintain the IRC PR Tracking and submit routine reports weekly as delegated.
Requirements
A degree in a related field or relevant field experience; Logistics and supply chain management is a plus.
At least three years of experience in procurement.
Excellent organizational and analytical skills;
Systems and process oriented - ability to
design, implement and train; Strong communication, interpersonal and
diplomatic skills when in contact with the staff, and representatives of
other national and international organizations;
Ability to work well under potentially unstable security environments, and administrative and programmatic pressures.
Must demonstrate flexibility, and ability to readily adapt to changing requirements and environments;
Team builder, sense of humor, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to resolve disputes and conflict;
Excellent English oral and written skills a must.
How to Apply
2. Job Title: Senior Manager Internal Audit
Sector: Finance
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full Time
Job Overview / Summary:
Reporting to the Senior Director Internal Audit, the Senior Manager
Internal Audit will lead the internal audit team located in Nairobi,
Kenya in conducting audits of IRC locations and functions.
The audits will be designed to assist management in achieving the IRC’s
strategic, operational, reporting and compliance objectives.
The audits will focus on evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of global and local processes and controls.
The Senior Manager Internal Audit will not only strive to provide the
highest level of professional service but also maintain the highest
ethical standards and due professional care in their work.
Major Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain relationships with
key stakeholders to ensure that the most important risks are being
addressed and that expectations are being met or exceeded.
Manage the internal audit team located in
Nairobi, Kenya by providing guidance and supervision to the Nairobi
staff; setting appropriate job expectations through agreed upon
objectives; and providing timely feedback regarding performance.
Plan and conduct Country Office and
functional audits, special reviews and investigations with sufficient
work paper documentation to support findings and conclusions.
Draft audit reports that include conclusions
and recommendations to correct identified deficiencies and review with
appropriate location/function management.
Monitor progress of the corrective actions by management to correct identified deficiencies.
Assist the Senior Director Internal Audit in
developing annual audit plans that addresses significant risks of the
organization.
Assist the Senior Director Internal Audit in continuously improving the audit process through new tools and techniques.
Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: Senior Director Internal Audit
Position directly supervises: Manager International Audit
Indirect Reporting:
Other Internal and/or external contacts
Internal: All levels of the IRC’s regional and country organizations and headquarters’ departments
External: Limited contact with external auditors, 3rd party contractors and donors
Job Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business related field.
Certificates or Licenses: CPA/CA or CIA
Work Experience:
5 to 7 years of external or internal auditing experience
Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience
Experience working in the Not-for-Profit or NGO sectors or grant supported organizations
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
Excellent knowledge of auditing and risk management principles and theory
Excellent leadership skills
Excellent project management skills
Excellent English written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated ability to present and explain complex issues
Demonstrated ability to negotiate and achieve consensus of recommendations to reduce risk or improve operations
Proficiency with MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and VISIO
Language Skills: Fluency in French a plus
Working Environment:
Position is based in Nairobi, Kenya with a standard office work environment
Travel up to 50% including travel to developing countries
How to Apply
3. Job Title: Project Manager - CORE Polio Eradication Project (Lodwar)
Sector: Health
Location: Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full Time
Job Purpose / Objective:
The project Manager - CORE Polio Eradication will lead the planning,
implementation, supervision, and monitoring of IRC’s CORE polio
eradication project in Turkana county.
The CORE polio project manager will work closely with the county health
team and the CORE group project team to ensure implementation of
activities geared towards polio eradication by increasing population
immunity and enhancing surveillance for Acute Flaccid Paralysis at the
county level.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Coordination and Support:
Participate in the planning,
implementation and monitoring of routine immunization and supplemental
immunization activities at the county level and provide support as
guided by the project deliverables.
Participate and provide support as guided by
the CORE polio project priorities in AFP surveillance, polio outbreak
investigation, case and contact tracing.
Work closely with the county disease
surveillance coordinator in planning and training health facility staff
at the county level on polio and immunization.
Participate in Cross border meetings and implementation of cross border polio eradication activities.
Finance and Grant Management:
Manage the CORE polio project budget ensuring spending is maintained within appropriate margins.
Identify and respond to project needs, implement activities, and conduct follow-up to ensure project success.
Monitor timeliness, quality and progress of project deliverables as per the work plans and implementation plans in place.
Ensure timely documentation and use of information to continuously improve the quality and performance of the project.
Communication and Documentation:
Develop and maintain project related record-keeping system and provide accurate documentation of all reporting forms.
Provide material related to project progress and updates both internal and external use.
Assist in the development of publications and communication materials wherever possible.
Coordination, Representation and Advocacy:
Implement effective communication strategies to maintain strong correspondence among stakeholders.
Develop and maintain relationships with key project counterparts and stakeholder
Required Qualification / Experience & Competencies:
Diploma or degree certificate in nursing, clinical medicine or medicine.
Advanced degree in Public health is an added advantage.
At least 5 years experience in immunization
and community health programs with at least 2 years experience at
project management level.
Experience working closely with Ministry of
Health on disease surveillance and immunization programs/activities at
county or national level.
Competent in Windows, MS office programs, email and database (HMIS, PEPFAR database, EPI-Info) experience.
Strong assessment, project planning, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (Written and Spoken).
Ability to multitask, manage pressure and flexibility.
How to Apply
Please apply on or before 6th February, 2015
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.
Please apply on or before 6th February, 2015
IRC leading the way from harm to home
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to
race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age,
marital status, veteran status or disability.
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