Grants Manager
- Nairobi
Sector: Grants
Location: Kenya
Employee
Type: Regular
Employee
Category: Full Time
Job Purpose
/ Objective: The Grants
Manager is a key staff member within the IRC Kenya Programs Department,
responsible for proposal development and ensuring the proper implementation of
all grant compliance policy and procedures through appropriate coordination and
information dissemination.
Key Responsibilities
Program Design and Proposal Development
- Coordinate
proposal and budget development process for concept notes and proposals
- Review
potential funding opportunities and provide a brief to senior management
that will inform the go/ no go decision
- Submit
proposals and budgets for review at HQ ensuring that the grant
applications are prepared according to the required format and submitted
to donors where applicable.
- Research
on potential funding opportunities
- Design
and deliver proposal development capacity building training and contribute
to the development of proposal development skills among IRC Kenya staff
- Provide
day-to-day support and advice on funding issues relating to current grants
and planned proposals to IRC Kenya staff
Sub-grant
management
- Review
sub-grants for compliance with donor rules and regulations
- Provide
feedback and request clarifications on sub-grant documents that have been
submitted for approval
- Support
Program Manager’s in the drafting of partner agreements
- Maintain
master files on sub-grants on hard copy and in the share drive
- Oversee
all internal, external and sub-grantee reporting with programs and
finance, ensuring high-quality, well-written and timely reports meeting
donor and IRC requirements
Communication
- Liaise
with donors regarding funding opportunities. Where applicable, meet with
representatives of funding agency to work out final details of proposals
and budgets
- Maintain
excellent relationships internally within IRC and with all IRC's partners,
such as WFP, ECHO, UNHCR, CDC, UNICEF, UNFPA and local authorities.
- Oversee
development and maintenance of headquarters and field reporting systems
and processes related to grants management
- Maintains
master files on grants on hard copy and in the share drive. Monitor
paperwork connected with grant-funded programs
- Conduct
monitoring visits to field locations
Human
Resources
- Provide
technical back stopping for field based grants officers
- Support
the program department in other recruitments if requested
- Orient
relevant staff of all departments to donor requirements and work closely
with all IRC departments and field units to comply with donor requirements
- Undertake
other tasks as requested by the Deputy Director of Grants and
Accountability, the immediate supervisor
Key Result
Areas
- Quality
Proposals and concept notes
- Effective
partner management
- Donor
compliance
Required
Qualifications:
- University
degree in international relations or other relevant field
- Masters
Degree Desirable
Required
Experience & Competencies:
- 3
to 5 years of INGO field experience in a similar position: grants
management, proposal development (program narratives and budgets) and
donor reporting.
- Knowledge
of UN (UNHCR/ UNDP/ UNICEF/WHO), US (USAID/OFDA), EU (ECHO/ EC) and UK
(DFID) donor regulations, procedures and requirements
- Proven
ability to develop winning proposals to public and private-sector donors
- Excellent
written and spoken English essential
- Excellent
organizational skills, ability to determine priorities and attention to
detail a must
- Ability
to work in a multicultural context as a flexible and respectful team
player
- Willingness
to travel to the field as and when needed
- High-level
of knowledge and practice with Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. required
- Work
in a multisectoral/ multicultural team- patience, cultural sensitivity and
application of contextual understanding in day to day work
- Ability
to work with tight deadlines for proposal development/ information needs
Kenyan
nationals are encouraged to apply.
International
allowances are not available for this position.
Salary and
other benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
How to Apply
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
Construction
Manager - Kakuma
Sector: Construction Management
Location: Kenya
Employee
Type: Regular
Employee
Category: Full Time
Job Purpose
/ Objective: A global
leader in humanitarian assistance, the International Rescue Committee works in
more than 40 countries offering help and hope to refugees and others uprooted
by disaster, conflict and oppression.
The IRC has
been in Kenya since 1992 providing life-saving services such as health care to
refugees and vulnerable local communities.
Currently,
the IRC works in two refugee camps, Dadaab and Kakuma, in northern Kenya. The
IRC supports communities in Turkana and Garissa Counties as well as in Kenya’s
capital, Nairobi.
Through its
Peace Initiative Kenya (PIK) program it is also working in several counties
throughout Kenya. This position therefore will support the IRC Kenya to
implement all its construction projects across the field sites.
Working under the supervision and guidance of the Supply Chain Coordinator, Deputy Director Operations, and administratively reporting to the Field Coordinator, Kakuma, the IRC Kenya Construction Manager oversees implementation of all construction works being under-taken by the country program.
Working under the supervision and guidance of the Supply Chain Coordinator, Deputy Director Operations, and administratively reporting to the Field Coordinator, Kakuma, the IRC Kenya Construction Manager oversees implementation of all construction works being under-taken by the country program.
his will
include construction/rehabilitation of health facilities, latrines, staff
housing and medical waste pits among others.
The
position is based in Kakuma with frequent travels to other field sites.
The position will work closely with all Field Coordinators to ensure quality constructions and liaise closely with the technical coordinators.
The position will work closely with all Field Coordinators to ensure quality constructions and liaise closely with the technical coordinators.
The
position will be the focal point for all construction and rehabilitation works.
Key Responsibilities
General Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
General Responsibilities:
- Ensure
timely implementation of all aspects of construction components for the
IRC Kenya programs
- Create
and follow activity and spending plans in transparent manner
- Provide
designs for construction/ rehabilitation of construction projects
including realistic bills of quantities.
- Obtain
all statutory approvals for constructions
- Train
health facility staff on maintenance of latrines and waste pits including
any other community based projects.
- Ensure
accurate and timely reporting of project activities
- Ensure
cross-program integration, learning, sharing and adoption of best practices
from other IRC construction activities
- Undertake
and implement basic baseline data and monitoring activities with respect
to program activities
- Ensure
effective integration and mainstreaming of gender in all programs
- Produce
accurate procurement documents for logistics and finance
- Keep
accurate records of project materials used for the project and their costs
- Follow
all IRC security protocols
- Undertake
any other activities as required to fulfil the requirements of IRC
programs.
Supervisory
Responsibilities:
- Administratively
and technically supervise construction supervisor and clerk of works where
applicable.
- Hire
and supervise contractors for all constructions and escalate any
challenges in a timely version.
Grant
Management and compliance:
- Work
with the field teams to ensure that program designs include quality
construction estimates that are implementable;
- Review
all reports to ensure that data provided is reliable and accurate based on
construction progress.
Coordination,
Representation and Advocacy:
- Liaise
on a regular basis with relevant ministry representatives and other
international and national actors in order to ensure effective
coordination of all activities
Undertake
any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
Required qualification / experience & Competencies:
Required qualification / experience & Competencies:
- Diploma
or degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or Construction.
- At
least five years of prior professional experience in health and or a water
engineering related position
- Experience
hiring and overseeing contractors
- Experience
in mechanical and electrical maintenance of generators and pumps and water
storage structures
- Operational
knowledge of Auto CAD or any other engineering software plus Microsoft
Office software
- Excellent
interpersonal and time management skills
Preferred
Qualifications
- Previous
work experience with an NGO
- Previous
experience working directly with communities and construction contractors.
- Previous
experience liaising with government ministries
- Previous
work experience in an emergency environment
Kenyan
nationals are encouraged to apply.
International
allowances are not available for this position.
Salary and
other benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
How to
Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
TB / HIV Nurse - Hagadera
Sector: Health
Location: Kenya
Employee
Type: Regular
Employee
Category: Full Time
Job Purpose / Objectives: Under the support of the TB/HIV Senior Officer, the TB/HIV Nurse has overall responsibility for the planning, implementation and monitoring of the IRC TB/CCC activities in Hagadera and Kambioos Refugee camps.
Key
Responsibilities / activities
- Review
nursing program activities and priorities on regular basis and update the
HIV/TB/RH manager on gaps and or provide recommendations on how to improve
quality of services
- Overall
responsible for the day-to-day running of the TB/HIV department including
provision of quality HTC services in both hospital and health posts.
- Keep
a complete and accurate inventory of medicines and supplies at the TB/HIV
clinic.
- Coordinate
all TB/HIV referrals as per MOH and UNHCR guidelines.
- Closely
monitor HIV/TB commodities and replenish stocks in time to avoid stock
outs
- Administer
Tuberculosis treatment (DOTs) and STIs as prescribed by the Physician and
counter checking to verify that the regimen and dosage is in agreement
with the existing guidelines. This includes ensuring the follow-up sputum
examination, chest x-ray and physician review are done as per TB treatment
and follow-up procedures
- Maintain
TB/HIV records according to MOH recommendations
- Ensure
that confidentiality is maintained by proper handling of patient’s files.
- Conduct
adherence counseling to all HIV positive patients.
- Coordinate
health education sessions for HIV/TB patients.
- Coordinate
activities of support groups at the facility level.
- Coordinate
patient’s follow-up activities to minimize defaulting.
- Ensure
that all TB/HIV activities, in the grant and all objectives highlighted
are met.
Integration,
Networking
- Explore
opportunities of enhanced integration with the Women Protection and
Empowerment (WPE) program, Clinical Services program and Safe programming
department in spirit of integration for maximum output.
- With
support from the RH/HIV program manager, identify and utilize networking
and linkages opportunities which are beneficial to the community, IRC and
its programs.
- Attend
all program implementation meetings.
Quality
Control & Improvement
- Ensure
adherence to the National HIV care and TB treatment guidelines.
Human
Resource:
- Technical
and administrative supervision of all TB/HIV department incentive staff,
including performance reviews.
- As
the nurse in-charge of the TB/HIV department, provide technical and
administration work guidelines in collaboration with the RH/HIV/TB program
Manager
Reporting
and Coordination:
- Ensure
that weekly reports of TB/HIV department are submitted to the HIS in time.
- Participate
in compilation of monthly/quarterly PEPFAR/UNHCR/MOH reports are submitted
to the relevant authorities by 5th of the following month.
- Keep
the HIV/TB/RH Manager informed of all developments and issues through
weekly situation reports.
- Represent
IRC at TB/HIV Coordination forums at Dadaab/Fafi/Sub county/County levels
as delegated by the HIV/RH/TB program manager.
Others: Any other duties as assigned
by the supervisor.
Key Result Areas
Key Result Areas
- Quality
nursing TB/ HIV services provided at the IRC health facilities in Hagadera
with no staffing or supplies interruption.
- Timely
submission of reports internally and externally to MoH and donors
- Effective
coordination between TB/HIV unit and other IRC programs in
Hagadera/Kambioos
- IRC
actively participates in TB/HIV Coordination forums at Dadaab/Fafi/Sub
county/County levels.
Required
Qualifications:
- Diploma/Degree
In Nursing/ or its equivalent in a relevant field is required.
- Registration
with the Nursing Council of Kenya
- Trained
in Reproductive Health, Behavior Change Communication (BCC) and / or other
HIV related Trainings e.g. Peer Education, Peer Counseling or HIV&AIDS
Management
- S/He
must possess ability to analyze and interpret both quantitative and
qualitative programmed data.
- Must
possess excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Must
be able to work with minimal supervision.
- Must
have cognate skills in computer appreciation.
- MUST
possess a high level of integrity and with good interpersonal skills.
Required
Experience & Competencies:
- Demonstrated
experience in project activities planning, implementation, Monitoring and
Report writing.
- have
Training in Adult and pediatric ART, HTC and DTC.
- Demonstrated
experience in working with PEPFAR, MoH and other community based HIV
Prevention Projects.
- Excellent
communication, rapport building and listening skills with
- Broad
understanding of TB/HIV programming in clinical set ups
- Flexibility
at work and cultural sensitivity
- Strong
team player
- Experience
in addressing health related stigma.
- Ready
to work in difficult environmental conditions
- Experience
working in a Non-Profit Organization is an added advantage
- Capacity
to work under minimal supervision.
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.
How to Apply
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
Disclaimer: Please take note that
International Rescue Committee (IRC) does not ask for any fees in connection
with its recruitment processes. In the event that you receive any request
for payment of any sort, please get in touch with us on Tel: +(254-020)
2727730, Email: IRCKenya@rescue.org or report to the nearest police.
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IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex,
color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status,
veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable
law.
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