International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit
organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health
care training and relief and development programs.
Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health
interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved
communities worldwide.
By offering training and health care to local populations and
medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to
respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps
rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to
self-reliance.
International Medical Corps is seeking candidates to fill the
following positions;
WASH Officer – Technical (Nairobi)
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree
in Civil Officer Technicaling, Water Officer Technicaling, Hydrology or
Higher National Diploma in Civil Officer Technicaling, Water Officer
Technicaling, Hydrology with 3 years’ experience will be considered. Or
Diploma in Civil Officer Technicaling, Water Officer Technicaling,
Hydrology with minimum 5 years’ experience in WASH project design and
implementation, ground water resource management and borehole drilling in
development settings can be considered.
- Minimum
of 5 years relevant work experience and working with pastoralist
communities in the ASAL in Kenya.
- Previous
work experience in the ASAL region will be an added advantage.
- Practical
experience and understanding of large contract administration is a must.
- Prepare
tender documents – designs, bill of quantities, bidding data, contract
data and the contract conditions etc.
- Practical
knowledge in conducting WASH assessments and use of analytical software
tools such as SPSS, EPI Info, Strata
- Relevant
training in Project management and M&E. Field experience in M&E
strongly preferred.
- Practical
construction skills and an interest in low cost and local materials and
techniques.
- Experience
in design, construction and rehabilitation of Earth/Sub-surface Dams,
water pans, boreholes and Hand Dug Wells
- Previous
experience of implementing rural water and sanitation projects with INGO
is desirable
- Knowledge
and training on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) preferred.
- Past
experience working with USAID/OFDA, and UN grants, SPHERE standards will
be an added advantage.
Skills:
- Excellent
teamwork skills and the ability to build good relations both internally
and externally
- Demonstrated
analytical and conceptual skills to plan projects
- Good
computer skills including familiarity with AutoCAD (latest version), MS
office and survey software desirable.
- Strong
interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective
working relations with a team
- Knowledge
of the local language an added advantage
- Ability
to travel and work in difficult conditions and under pressure
- Excellent
verbal and written communication skills
- Sensitivity
to cultural differences, and the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural
contexts
- High
level of self-awareness and good communication skills
- Astute
budgeting, financial management and reporting skills
WASH Officer - Engineer (Samburu)
Education and Experience
- Degree
in Civil Engineering, Water engineering, Hydrology or Higher National
Diploma in Civil Engineering, Water engineering, Hydrology with 3 years’
experience will be considered.
- Or
Diploma in Civil Engineering, Water engineering, Hydrology with minimum 5
years’ experience in WASH project design and implementation, ground water
resource management and borehole drilling in development settings can be
considered.
- Minimum
of 5 years relevant work experience and working with pastoralist
communities in the ASAL in Kenya.
- Previous
work experience in Samburu and its environ will be an added advantage.
- Good
understanding of contract administration is a must.
- Practical
construction skills and an interest in low cost and local materials and
techniques.
- Experience
in design, construction and rehabilitation of Earth/Sub-surface Dams,
water pans, boreholes and Hand Dug Wells
- Previous
experience of implementing rural water and sanitation projects with INGO
is desirable
- Prepare
tender documents – deigns, bill of quantities, bidding data, contract data
and the contract conditions.
- Knowledge
and training on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) preferred.
- Past
experience working with USAID/OFDA and UN grants, SPHERE standards will be
an added advantage.
Skills:
- Excellent
teamwork skills and the ability to build good relations both internally
and externally
- Demonstrated
analytical and conceptual skills to plan projects
- Good
computer skills including familiarity with AutoCAD (latest version), MS
office and survey software desirable.
- Strong
interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective
working relations with a team
- Knowledge
of the local language an added advantage
- Ability
to travel and work in difficult conditions and under pressure
- Excellent
verbal and written communication skills
- Sensitivity
to cultural differences, and the ability to work in a wide variety of
cultural contexts
- High
level of self-awareness and good communication skills
- Astute
budgeting, financial management and reporting skills
Logistics Assistant - Isiolo
Scope of work
- Monitors
the status of incoming supplies, status monitoring and correspondence with
suppliers
- Liaison
with users in order to organize reception of goods or organize safe
reception in the warehouses
- Processes
logistics requests from programs and ensures follow-up action completed.
- Ensure
that payments are processed promptly and adequately.
- Maintenance
of Kenya Country assets and inventory records per IMC and Donor
procedures, regulations and policies. .
- Receiving
and coordinating all goods movements’ right from procurement to
distribution level.
- Assist
with procurements for field programs.
- Follow
up and update field staff on their security and safety.
- Organize
and manage transportation network for people and supplies
- Ensure
that all stock records are properly maintained and stock movements
monitored
- Maintain
store-keeping records and dispatch of goods to the desired
locations/destinations promptly.
- To
undertake any other logistics function that may be called upon
Qualifications and Skills
- University
degree in Business Administration, Management, Transport or related field.
- Proven
ability to plan, manage and monitor the effective use and safekeeping of
fixed assets and financial resources.
- Good
analytical and negotiating skills.
- Good
knowledge of computer management and applications.
- Ability
to establish harmonious working relations in an international and
multicultural environment.
Qualified candidates should submit applications BY E-MAIL ONLY
including CV and contact details of 3 referees not later than COB Wednesday
10th April, 2013 to The HR Manager at kenyajobs@internationalmedicalcorps.org.
Please state the position and your name on the subject
line.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
