NGO Jobs in Kenya - International Rescue Committee


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.

Applications are invited for the following positions:
 
1. Nutrition Officer – Hagadera
 
2. Youth Officer – Healthy Choices Program – Hagadera
 
3. Human Resource Intern- Nairobi
 
4. BCC Assistant – Kakuma
 
5. Nurse - Kakuma
 
Full Job descriptions can be downloaded atwww.rescue.org/careers
 
Please apply on or before 20th February 2013
 
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.

Job Title: Logistics Officer

Location: Nairobi (with 30% travel to Somalia)

Scope of work: The International Rescue Committee currently seeks Logistics Officer for its Somalia program, based in Nairobi. 

The Logistics Officer will be responsible in ensuring that all the necessary logistics and procurement of the organization is effected in the program, in addition to the above the Logistics Officer is required to manage and support, the development and proper functioning of any project office deemed necessary to support the program and prepare all required reports and submit a monthly logistics report for all logistics activities to the Operations Manager. 

The position holder must spend at least 30% of his/ her time inside Somalia supporting logistics team field sites. 

Persons who are unable to commit to this are requested not to apply.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Where necessary, to manage, or support, the development and proper functioning of any project office deemed necessary to support the program.
  • To assess potential projects as requested by the Operation Coordinator, Operation Coordinator, and other senior management staff.
  • To familiarize him/self with the IRC Logistics Manual and comply with the policies outlined in the IRC Logistics Manual.
  • Supports the staff in the logistics department in the handling of all procurement and other logistical works and documentations
  • Ensure the maintenance of the filing system for the procurement office per grant and helps to update the files as when necessary.
  • Provide relevant support for all the procurements in the Nairobi office for the Somalia Program for the field offices
  • Review all delivered goods or materials as per the approved contract or Purchase Order (PO) with all relevant documents (delivery notes) being filled appropriately. 
  • Inform programs and other sectors timely about the delivery of goods and services at the appropriate site as stated on the initial PR document
  • Ensure that up-to-date files for price guide / catalogs / products technical information to be used by the office for Budgetary and ordering purposes are maintained.
  • Support the handling of the warehouse, transport issues and other administrative responsibilities that will be assigned to him/her
Required Competencies
  • Bachelor degree in Logistics or Business management and any other relevant field.
  • Knowledge of Somali language will be an added advantage.
  • Thorough method of working with ability to work under pressure to pursue multiple tasks simultaneously to successful conclusions;
  • Ability to live and work in a fairly isolated area and in conditions of limited comfort;
  • Good computer skills (Word, Excel);
  • At least three year’s experience working as a Logistician or a related field
  • Previous NGO work, work in Africa, experience in repairing/maintaining vehicles, communications (Codan HF, VHF) is an added advantage.
  • Excellent written and spoken English essential. Knowledge of Somali a distinct advantage
How to Apply: Interested candidates can send their applications and CV to: IRCSomaliaJobs@rescue.org with the subject line as Application for the position of Logistics Officer-Nairobi
 
Deadline for all applications: 20th February 2013
 
Persons who are unable to commit to frequent travels to Somalia are requested not to apply.
 
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.

Temporary Administration Officer
                  
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. 

Applications are invited for the position of temporary administration officer to be based in Nairobi.

The temporary administration officer will be responsible for providing administrative support to staff in IRC’s Nairobi International hub. 

This position also serves as executive support to Regional Director and Deputy Directors.

Minimum requirements
  • Business Administration or Secretarial Diploma
  • Computer Literacy in MS-Office Suite
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Demonstrated writing and grammar skills
  • At least three years experience in similar position, preferably with an INGO
  • Qualification or experience in travel and immigration operations.
Please apply at www.rescue.org/careers on or before February 13, 2013

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.