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Tuesday, 27 January 2015

International Rescue Committee Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya


International Rescue Committee Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

Background / IRC Summary:
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.
1. Job Title: Supply Chain Procurement Assistant
Sector: Logistics
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full Time
Responsibilities
The SC Procurement assistant will be responsible for supporting the Procurement unit in Nairobi.
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.
Specific responsibilities include:


  • 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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