The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Kenya serves vulnerable populations in the Turkana and
Garissa regions as well as in Eastleigh, Nairobi.
The IRC implements programs in the areas of comprehensive
primary health care, nutrition, protection, peace building, water and
sanitation and hygiene (WASH), HIV/AIDS prevention, response to gender based
violence, disaster risk reduction (DRR), livelihoods and governance.
1. Women’s Protection and Empowerment (Gender Based Violence) Manager - Lodwar
The Women’s Protection and Empowerment (GBV) Manager will be the focal point for IRC’s programming in Turkana County.
With technical support from the Women’s Protection and
Empowerment (WPE) Coordinator and Technical Unit, the Women’s Protection and
Empowerment (GBV) Manager will be responsible for implementing the GBV program
in Turkana County and ensuring that the goals and objectives of the program are
met.
He/She will provide technical and line management oversight to
the field-based staff of WPE/GBV.
The position reports to the Field Coordinator in Lodwar with
technical support from the Women’s Protection and Empowerment Coordinator in
Nairobi.
Requirements
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3 years program management experience, including at least 1 year
in a humanitarian context with GBV focus
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MA/S or equivalent in social science, humanities or related
degree
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Good interpersonal and team building skills
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Community education/training experience desirable
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Ability to live and work under pressure in an unstable security
environment
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Experience in proposal writing is preferred
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Fluency in English, knowledge of Turkana will be an added
advantage
2. Gender Based Violence Psychosocial Counselor-Lodwar
The Gender Based Violence (GBV) Psychosocial Counselor will support the successful implementation of all psychosocial activities, and will be responsible for the provision of quality case management including direct counseling to GBV survivors.
In addition, the GBV Psychosocial Counselor will support
training of partners and community health workers to respond to cases of GBV
across Turkana West and Central and ensure
effective referral for survivors of GBV.
effective referral for survivors of GBV.
This includes providing ongoing training and utilizing
monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure high quality services are available
and utilized.
The Psychosocial Counselor will provide the technical guidance
and leadership required for the successful implementation of all psychosocial
activities
Requirements
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Social Science degree in counseling and/or psychology; a Master
degree is preferred.
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Minimum 3 years of direct psychosocial/counseling experience
with a reputable agency; experience working with survivors of violence
preferred.
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Clear understanding of gender, abuse of power, and issues
surrounding violence against women.
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Able to maintain confidentiality, medical ethics and respect for
clients at all times.
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Able to lead, train, supervise, facilitate and motivate other
GBV staff in their respective tasks in a professional, respectful and
supportive manner.
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Strong knowledge of computer applications, including MS Word and
Excel.
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Willing to work in a hardship area.
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Fluency in English, including writing clear and concise reports.
Knowledge of Turkana language will be an added advantage
3. Clinical Officer Ophthalmology-Hagadera
Based in Hagadera, the Clinical Officer Ophthalmology will have the overall responsibility for the daily clinical assessment and prescription of treatment for all patients attending the eye health unit.
Required Qualifications:
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• Higher Diploma in clinical medicine- Ophthalmology
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• At least 3 years relevant working experience.
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• Ability to write clear, concise reports and well developed
communication skills.
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• Good computer skills (Complete MS Office package and any
database management and analysis).
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• Must be a team player, flexible and culturally sensitive.
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• Ready to work in difficult environmental conditions.
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• Ability to accept the possibility of insecurity in the project
areas and obey security rules and standard operating procedures
Full Job descriptions can be downloaded at
www.rescue.org/careers
To apply please go to http://www.rescue.org/careers and search for Name of the position.
Please apply on or before May 23, 2012
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.
