Lutheran World Federation / Department for World Service Kenya /
Djibouti Programme is seeking to recruit a Kenyan nationals for the following
position, to be based in Dadaab Refugee Camp.
1. Camp Manager
Report to Project Coordinator
Key Functions
Project planning, implementation and management
Key Functions
Project planning, implementation and management
- Overall
responsibility for the successful planning, coordination, execution,
monitoring, control, and evaluation of the project at Camp level.
- Direct
and supervise the staff in project implementation at camp level.
- Verifying
activity reports and financial receipts from staff before taking them to
the Accountant
- Chairing
and facilitation of project review meetings with the staff at the Camp
level
- Organizing
key project activities i.e. workshops, meetings, stakeholders meetings,
beneficiaries’ trainings, etc
- Preparation
of internal project weekly, monthly , annual reports and
other periodic reports
- Ensure
that implementation is done according to the budget and work plans
- Ensure
effective and on time communication with partners, the UNHCR field unit,
LWF senior staff, and the community
Coordination at Camp level
He will chair interagency meetings, sectoral/monthly meetings and circulate the minutes to the UNHCR and other partners present.
He will chair interagency meetings, sectoral/monthly meetings and circulate the minutes to the UNHCR and other partners present.
Support in organizing annual events like World Aids day, World
refugee day, International day of peace among others, with the help of other
implementing partners
Operations at Camp level
Operations at Camp level
- Responsible
in maintaining sound and cost-effective operational standards and
procedures in transport, stores, procurement, communications and security
at the camp level.
- Ensure
proper utilization of supplies, equipment and assets based at the camp
level
- Responsible
for supervising and motivating camp-based staff in accordance with LWF
policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Responsible
for conducting regular staff performance appraisal aimed at enhancing
achievement of LWF objectives and mission in accordance with LWF policies
and procedures.
- Responsible
for ensuring all LWF staff observe the highest standards of the Code of
Conduct for humanitarian workers, refugee protection and prevention of
sexual abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.
- Responsible
for reporting to the Sub Program Manager, Project Coordinator and Nairobi
based project coordinators of any incidents of abuse of authority all
forms of fiscal impropriety and discrimination in LWF operations.
- Perform
any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor or
designate.
Professional Qualifications, experience & skills
- Graduate
degree in Social work, community Development, Sociology or any other
social sciences related field
- At
least 5 years of progressive experience in humanitarian program
management, preferably in refugee settings. Experience gained in
management and community mobilization is an added advantage
- Professional
experience working with international organizations/ NGO
- Experience
in project/program development and Management
- Strong
representation, negotiation and coordination experience gained from
working with UN organizations, national and international NGOs.
- Working
knowledge and experience of humanitarian principles, SPHERE and UNHCR
standards and field security protocols and procedures.
- Excellent
computer skills in word processing, database management, spreadsheets, use
of internet and email.
- Skills
in facilitation of partnerships to fulfil program objectives
- Experience
in conducting trainings, facilitation and capacity building
- Ability
to work under pressure, tight deadlines and adverse climate
- General
knowledge about the political, socio-economic and social situation in the
regions.
- Strong
analytical, problem solving and quick response experiences in humanitarian
contexts.
- Experience
and skills in developing proposals, concept papers and reports writing.
- Experience
working with refugees and/or local communities to promote community-based
structures and institutions for self-management.
- Proven
academic and/or on-job training on ‘Project Cycle Management”.
2. Livelihood Officer
The Livelihood Officer will report to the Community Services Officer.
The Livelihood Officer will report to the Community Services Officer.
He/she will lead, supervise and facilitate the smooth running of
livelihood activities in LWF/DWS Dadaab Sub Program.
Key Functions
Key Functions
- Provide
technical direction, leadership and training to the livelihoods team on
income generation, group savings and loans, revolving funds, vocational
skills training and strengthening of small scale businesses for persons of
concern to enhance their self reliance.
- Design
and coordinate market assessments, conduct feasibility studies and
supervise the smooth start up and running of selected projects
- Propose
objectives, elaborate work plans and formulate monitoring and evaluation
plans for the livelihoods activities
- Participating
in proposals development and budgeting for new projects in accordance with
the provided guidelines and standards
- Responsible
for overseeing implementation of project activities in accordance with
approved time schedules, budgets and regulations of LWF and her partners
and donors.
- Responsible
for promoting and facilitating refugee participation in project management
cycle through established community based structures or any other relevant
for a
- Perform
any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor or
designate.
Professional Qualifications, experience & skills
- Bachelor’s
or advanced degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Community
Development or other related field.;
- Minimum
5-years’ working experience with INGOs in the fields of livelihoods at
management level with at least 2-years’ experience engaging with refugees,
asylum seekers, migrants and/or other vulnerable populations in economic
strengthening interventions.
- Excellent
command of the most common methodologies to identify, assess and monitor
livelihood activities, with proven record of achievements.
- Experience
with Household Economy Approach (HEA) will be an added advantage.
3. Construction / Shelter Assistant
The Construction Assistant will be responsible for
implementation of shelter project.
He/she shall report to Construction Supervisor in the
performance of his/her duties and responsibilities, which shall include the
following;
Key Functions
Key Functions
Project implementation
- To
train and supervise the carpenters and ensure quality workmanship for
refugee shelters.
- Ensure
shelter beneficiaries are well informed on the shelter construction
procedures.
- Ensure
safe custody of machineries and equipment allocated to him/her.
- Responsible
for ensuring proper implementation of funded activities in accordance with
approved work plans, budgets and regulations of LWF/DWS and her partners
and donors.
- Responsible
for supervising carpenters and bricklayers working under shelter project.
- To
prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports detailing the
progress and achievement of project outputs and objectives, outlining
challenges and recommendations for future planning.
- Attend
and Participate in sectoral and other shelter related meetings at camp
level.
- Responsible
for other duties as delegated/assigned by supervisor or designate
Operations
- Adhere
to sound and cost-effective operational standards and procedures in
transport, stores, procurement, communications and security in the
performance of duty.
- Properly
utilize supplies, equipment and assets assigned for official duty.
- Responsible
for supervising and motivating shelter monitors, brick layers and any
other incentive staff working under him/her in accordance with LWF/DWS
policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Responsible
for conducting regular incentive staff performance appraisal aimed at
enhancing achievement of LWF/DWS objectives and mission.
- Observe
the highest standards of the Code of Conduct for humanitarian workers,
refugee protection and prevention of sexual abuse and exploitation of
beneficiaries.
- Responsible
for reporting to the Project Coordinator, supervisor or any senior staff
any incidents of abuse of authority, all forms of fiscal impropriety and
discrimination in LWF/DWS operations.
Professional Qualifications, experience & skills
- Higher
Diploma in building constructions, civil engineering or related field or
diploma in building construction with relevant experience in a
humanitarian environment preferably refugee set up.
- Knowledge
and working experience in design software (CAD software)
- Skills
and experience in drafting/sketching of building plans.
- Experience
working in a humanitarian context, with communities/refugees to design
shelters
- Strong
analytical, problem solving and quick response experiences in humanitarian
contexts.
- Possession
of negotiation and facilitation skills and experience working in forced
migration settings.
- Working
knowledge and experience of humanitarian principles, SPHERE and UNHCR
standards in shelter and camp management.
- Excellent
computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, internet etc
Personal Attributes for all positions individually and severally
- Good
team player; able to take direction and work collaboratively with others.
- Excellent
written and verbal communication skills, including empathic listening
- Ability
to communicate in a highly professional manner with clients, community
members and professional partners
- Strong
administrative skills
- Able
to complete required reporting and documentation by deadlines
- Able
to maintain confidentiality
- Able
to work independently; self-motivated
- Problem
solving and conflict resolution skills
- Ability
to work in a challenging environment.
- Knowledge
of protection issues.
- Ability
to promote the values of equality, non-discrimination, and human rights
for all.
“LWF/DWS is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of
gender, race or religious affiliation.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. LWF/DWS is a
signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies.
Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the
organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of
beneficiaries.”
Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current/former employment.
Applications and detailed CV must include email address and telephone contacts of 3 referees, one of whom must be your supervisor in your current/former employment.
They should reach the undersigned by close of business on 18th
January, 2013:
C/o Office Administrator,
C/o Office Administrator,
P.O. Box 40870, GPO-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya
Or e-mail to: lwfdadaab@gmail.com
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
