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Telecommunications Officer
United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the CongoKinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo -
Background Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Present in 166 countries and territories, UNDP supports governments in developing strong policies, institutions and partnerships to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Drawing on UNDP’s country presence and in close collaboration with UNDP’s Global Policy Network and the Development Coordination Office (DCO) in the UN Secretariat, the Effective Development Cooperation Team, located in the Bureau for External Relations and Advocacy (BERA), provides policy and technical support to partner countries and UN Country Teams on development effectiveness, and supports the work of the Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation. Established through the Busan Partnership Agreement in 2011, the Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation (Global Partnership or GPEDC) is a multi-stakeholder initiative for driving development effectiveness, to “maximize the effectiveness of all forms of co-operation for development for the shared benefits of people, planet, prosperity and peace.” It brings together governments, bilateral and multilateral organizations, civil society, the private sector and representatives from parliaments and trade unions among others, who are committed to strengthening the effectiveness of their partnerships for development. The 2023-2026 Global Partnership Work Programme aims to strengthen the effectiveness of development cooperation to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and ensure that no one is left behind. The Work Programme outlines three strategic priorities; generating evidence through the GPEDC monitoring exercise; driving informed policy dialogue and action through country dialogues and strategic partnerships; and, fostering political awareness behaviour change and update through targeted outreach and advocacy. Since its inception, the Global Partnership has benefitted from institutional support from UNDP together with OECD, which together constitute the OECD-UNDP Joint Support Team. Annex 3 of the 2022 Geneva Outcome Document sets out the core functions of the Joint Support Team, which include: a) Management of the GPEDC Monitoring Framework and Process; b) Secretariat services and Advisory Services to Co-Chairs and Steering Committee; and c) Advocacy, Strategic Communications, Learning, and Knowledge Management support. Among other things, the UNDP side of the JST provides country-level guidance to strengthen capacities for more effective development co-operation management, supports and tracks progress toward development effectiveness commitments through the monitoring exercise, provides substantive support to DCO in their role on the GPEDC Steering Committee as the UNDS representative, as well as facilitates knowledge sharing, communications and advocacy support to anchor development effectiveness and the work of the Global Partnership to spur implementation of the 2030 Agenda Duties and Responsibilities The Partnership and Advocacy Specialist will work as an integral part of the OECD/UNDP Joint Support Team with a focus on building strategic partnerships and executing strategic communications, learning and knowledge management as well as the provision of secretariat and advisory services. Reporting to the Team Lead, and where available with the support of a direct junior report to assist with the below tasks, this role will support in the following areas: Partnership coordination, secretariat and substantive support among relevant UN stakeholders, with partner countries on the GPEDC Steering Committee and other relevant stakeholders beyond the GPEDC Steering Committee Strengthen and manage partnerships to advance the development effectiveness agenda across the UN (UNDP, DCO, DESA, UN Women and beyond), with partner countries both in capital and with NY missions particularly those on the GPEDC Steering Committee, and with other relevant stakeholders Provide substantive support to UNDP senior management, DCO and partner countries in their respective roles on the GPEDC Steering Committee Support project management and reporting activities, including drafting and reviewing grant agreements, donor reporting materials and related materials Knowledge sharing and fostering engagement among partner countries, UNDP COs and UNCTs, and other GPEDC stakeholders and networks on development effectiveness Manage and grow a dynamic knowledge library on a range of development effectiveness issues that is actively updated and shared with relevant stakeholders seeking to improve the quality and impact of development cooperation Draft and disseminate communication and knowledge products on development effectiveness and the work of the GPEDC, including briefs and communication products for relevant global, regional and country-level fora Create and facilitate through a range of online and in-person channels knowledge sharing opportunities among partner countries, UNCTs and other relevant stakeholders Communication and advocacy on development effectiveness and in support of GPEDC’s work Lead the development and regular update to a comprehensive communications and advocacy strategy for the team, as well as execute and implement the activities and work set out in the strategy Track and propose interventions in related inter-governmental forums and support the Partnership’s engagement efforts Provide substantive and logistic support to GPEDC events, including GPEDC Steering Committee meetings, side-event and high-level meetings, and manage GPEDC online platforms, including the GPEDC website and social media channels Institutional Arrangement The Partnership and Advocacy Specialist will report to the Team Lead and work closely with members of UNDP and the UNDP-OECD Joint Support Team on a daily basis. Any equipment or supplies that may be furnished by UNDP to the IPSA Holder for the performance of the IPSA Holder’s obligations under the IPSA remains the property of UNDP, and any such equipment or supplies must be returned to UNDP at the conclusion of the IPSA or before if no longer needed by the IPSA Holder. Such equipment, when returned to UNDP, must be in the same condition as when delivered to the IPSA Holder, subject to normal wear and tear, and the IPSA Holder will be liable to compensate UNDP for any damage or degradation of the equipment that is beyond normal wear and tear. Competencies Desired additional skills and competencies Familiarity with the Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation and its monitoring framework is an asset. Experience drafting substantive material for a range of internal and external audiences, with a focus on development effectiveness an asset Experience achieving demonstrated results in complex environments with multiple reporting lines and sometimes competing interests between stakeholders. Experience coordinating and working productively between headquarter and country levels of an organisation and with an international team, across multiple time zones and languages. Demonstrated knowledge of the dynamics, sensitivities and perspectives that exist across different stakeholder groups within the field of development cooperation. Prior experience in the UN system or exposure to work of UNDP or other UN Organisations is an advantage Experience managing website built on Drupal is preferred. Required Skills and Experience Education: Master’s degree in social policy, public policy, politics, economics, development studies or a related area. Experience: A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in a communications or partnership role in international development, with country-level experience and experience working for a multilateral organisation. Language: Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Working knowledge of other UN language, especially French is an asset. Working knowledge of other UN language desirable. Required skills and competencies Experience providing support to a global multi-stakeholder initiative. Experience with leading the production of communications strategies and products, preferably for multi-stakeholder initiatives, responding to multiple constituency groups and target audiences. Experience in facilitating a community of practice and a knowledge-sharing platform and in curating, generating, and facilitating knowledge products. Experience leading and managing large-scale Ministerial events. 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UNDP - United Nations Development ProgrammeRemote, Home Based - May require travel -
Background People on the move continued to suffer across the region. A refugee crisis took place in the Republic of Armenia, with 115,183 refugees reported to have arrived in the country since September 2023, of which 52% are women and girls. The Western Balkans’ fragile peace is under increasing strain, with lingering disputes between Kosovo and Serbia. Serious concerns have followed the proposed and enacted laws in Kyrgyzstan and Georgia, which have targeted non-governmental organizations, labelling them as foreign agents if they receive a significant portion of their funding from abroad. Similarly, in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, there are growing concerns about the introduction of similar regulations that could further restrict the operational space for CSOs. In 2023, several disasters, including floods, mudflows, avalanches, extreme weather, and earthquakes, occurred in the region, affecting over 15.2 million people in Türkiye, and nearly 26,000 people in Kosovo, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. At the same time, the risk of large-scale earthquakes in the Republic of Türkiye remains high due to its geographical location. Additionally, because of the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, Central Asia has become a destination for large numbers of Afghan refugees. In collaboration with local and international partners, UN Women is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable response that addresses the specific challenges faced by women and girls, while also promoting their empowerment and resilience in the face of ongoing crises in the region. UN Women’s humanitarian strategy outlines two approaches; i) supporting the mainstreaming of gender in the coordination, planning, prioritization, financing of humanitarian response in the immediate aftermath of emergencies and humanitarian crises; and ii) contributing to long term recovery and protection of rights of women and girls in emergencies and protracted crises through the nexus approach. Under the overall supervision of the Regional Communications Specialist and the Regional Director and reporting, in close collaboration with the Regional Humanitarian Specialist and the WPS Policy Advisor, the Communications and advocacy strategies in Crisis Consultant will design, coordinate and implement crisis-related communications related to UN Women across the Europe and Central Asia region. The Communications and advocacy strategies in Crisis Consultant will be home-based with travel across the region if required. Duties and Responsibilities Description of Responsibilities /Scope of Work Under the overall supervision of and directly reporting to the Regional Communications Specialist and the Regional Director, the consultant is expected to perform the below tasks: Key Deliverables Ensure the effective coordination and strengthening of communications on crisis related UN Women’s work in Europe and Central Asia region Oversee and provide strategic advice on communications related to crisis produced by UN Women ECARO and field Country Offices as required; Ensure increased visibility of UN Women’s humanitarian mandate in the region; Further develop and implement a communication strategy on crisis related work across the ECA region based on the strategic objectives and role of UN Women in line with the UN Women Global Humanitarian Strategy; Provide constructive and timely advice on communications components to UN Women’s humanitarian programmes and interventions. Develop training materials and implement capacity building initiatives to ensure a consistent understanding and approach to crisis communications among communication focal points across the region. Support the development and dissemination of public advocacy materials for regional and global efforts Provide coordinated assistance to UN Women ECARO and for all publication activities related to crisis related work including close cooperation with, and support for, programme-specific communications staff members; Identify and develop human interest stories and substantive articles contributing to the visibility of UN Women’s crisis related work across the ECA Region; Assist in UN Women advocacy activities, including providing support to public events, coordinating visits of senior UN officials, including field visits and participating in other UN Women advocacy initiatives. Outreach and Media Activity Engage with electronic and print media sources; Develop content for social media, including coverage of events, human interest stories, opinion, engagement with key stakeholders and monitor impact as required. Provide timely and field-driven content, such as human-interest stories for print and video, for UN Women’s country, regional and global websites; Ensure the provision of UN Women’s regional and country social media platforms with relevant updates and integrate the humanitarian response into UN Women’s social media outreach; Draft press releases, fact sheets and other rapid response information materials for use by UN Women Headquarters and Regional and Country Offices. Build and maintain communications and advocacy focused partnerships Development and maintenance of media contacts and providing newsworthy information to donors; Format, package and submit documentation about programme initiatives for donor review in close collaboration with humanitarian programme staff; Cultivate and maintain effective working relationships with local, regional and global media and other relevant partners and identify opportunities for advocacy and communication partnerships. Support ECARO Communications Team with the development and implementation of communication and outreach/advocacy strategies and plans Support the organization and implementation of joint UN information campaigns with a focus on humanitarian work (such as 16 days Activism, International Women’s Day, World Humanitarian Day, etc), taking the lead where appropriate; Assist in preparing written materials, including talking points, articles, press releases, stories, situations reports, responses to coverage about UN Women in the media; Support the maintenance of UN Women’s digital presence by contributing to the creation of social media and web content; Support the launch of information opportunities, activities, approaches and platforms and partners; Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel The Communications and advocacy strategies in Crisis Consultant will be home-based with travel across the region if required. The time required for the consultancy is up to 100 working days within 16 months from 02 September 2024 to 31 December 2025. Competencies Core Value/Guiding Principles: Integrity Professionalism Respect for Diversity Core Competencies: Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues Accountability Creative Problem Solving Effective Communication Inclusive Collaboration Stakeholder Engagement Leading by Example FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES: Strong background in communications, journalism and donor relations; Sound knowledge of the current policies and practices in the field of gender equality, economic empowerment, and humanitarian action Proven networking skills and ability to mobilize support on behalf of UN Women Ability to identify opportunities and build strong relationships with potential key stakeholders Ability to work under pressure and within limited time frames Communicative, results-driven, ability to work in teams Ability to complete multiple tasks by establishing priorities Required Skills and Experience Required Qualifications Education Master’s degree or equivalent in communications, public relations, or journalism; Bachelor’s degree in combination with 2 additional years of relevant working experience may be accepted in lieu of Master’s degree; Experience Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in journalism, communications, and/or outreach; Technical experience in humanitarian communications is required; Knowledge and understanding of gender issues including gender-based violence related matters is an asset; Experience in media and donor relations is an asset; Experience working in Europe and Central Asia is an asset Experience working in the UN System in humanitarian emergencies is an asset; Language Requirements Fluency in written and spoken English required How to Apply The following documents should be submitted as part of the application: Personal CV/P11 including experience in similar assignments (P11 can be downloaded from: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-Women-P11-Personal-History-Form.doc ) A brief cover note indicating the areas of your expertise. At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need. If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application. UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)
UNDP - United Nations Development ProgrammeRemote, Ankara, Istanbul -
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 50 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Background/IRC Summary: The Syria crisis is often described as the worst humanitarian catastrophe since the end of the Cold War. Today, 13.4 million people in Syria – more than half of the country’s population – are in need of humanitarian assistance with needs increasingly being exacerbated by economic decline. Of these, 6.8 million are refugees and asylum-seekers who have fled the country. This is no short-term humanitarian episode. The devastating human consequences to huge numbers of people will endure for decades. The destruction of relationships, communities, livelihoods, homes and infrastructure will take years to repair. IRC is offering a robust humanitarian response to the Syria crisis a rapidly expanding portfolio, supported by more than 1000+ staff in Syria Country Program. IRC is undertaking programs in Syria and the neighboring countries of Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan in the fields of health, child protection, early childhood development, education, women’s protection and empowerment, non-food items and food distribution, cash assistance, water and sanitation, protection and rule of law, and livelihood programming. Our work in these challenging settings gives rise to some of the most pressing issues facing contemporary humanitarian action, including questions of access, security, funding and coordination. Job Overview/Summary: Reporting to Procurement Officer, the Procurement Assistant is responsible for the efficient procurement support of functions for IRC’s office in Al-Hassaka, Syria. The Procurement Assistant must be able to rapidly procure Program supplies, services, and equipment, whilst ensuring best practices and maintaining audit-compliant records. Responsibilities: Read, understand, and implement standards involved in procurement as defined in manual and SOPs. Follow-up with program and support the teams to submit purchase requests. Manage to procure all necessary items for programs, offices, and residences. Materials purchased are of appropriate quality and price and are timely delivered. Maintain the IRC Purchase Request Tracking Sheet and submit routine reports to the Procurement Manager. Prepare procurement contracts and Purchase Orders. Ensure that payments are submitted to finance department without any delays. Coordinate with finance team in clearing payments against procured supplies and obtained services. Establish and maintain an ethical and professional working relationships with suppliers and service providers in the best interest of program activities. Update suppliers/service data base on monthly basis. Conduct regular market surveys to ensure that IRC is receiving the best value for money. Maintain a complete filing system for all procurement related documents according to IRC Procurement Manual. Ensuring that procurement is carried out in accordance with IRC and donor-specific polices. Attend all the procurement committee meetings and take minutes. Ensure integrated internal controls, timely payment of vendors and full, auditable support documentation. Ensuring that a transparent and responsive procurement process is implemented and maintained. Routine communication, coordination and planning with the relevant requesting staff / programs regarding the order and delivery of supplies. Ensuring that all Supplies, services, and equipment’s required are delivered in time. Establishment and maintenance of ethical, professional working relationships with suppliers. Maintain supplier information for regularly purchased items and be informed of current local market conditions. Engages in delivering request for quotations and quotations from authorized suppliers. Updates in a daily basis procurement report, (PRTS, Contract follow up, market price lists) Maintains an IRC Vendor database. Generate and / or maintain comprehensive price list for goods, services and equipment’s purchased by IRC Responsible for the implementation of standard filing system in Al-Hassaka Office for the SC activities, managing filing system and updating on a regular basis. Keep a clear follow up and clear flow of documentation related to SC activities. Any other duties or tasked delegated by procurement supervisor. Minimum Qualifications: Preferably a university Degree in Business administration, Commercial, Economics, Supplies Management or in Administration related fields. 1- 2 years of work experience in procurement, preferably with INGOs. Desired knowledge of generic procurement procedures and practices (IRC or NGO experience advantageous) in procurement and / or logistics / supply chain. Strong computer competency with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other IT skills. Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: A commitment to IRC’s mission, vision, values, and IRC Way – Professional Code of Conduct. Credible written, presentation and verbal communication skills; ability to convey information effectively and solid experience providing training and staff development Validated sense of professional discretion, integrity, and ability to handle complex situations diplomatically and to effective resolution. Excellent management and interpersonal skills and a solid ability to promote harmonious/cohesive teamwork, in a cross-cultural context. Validated ability to plan long-term, organize priorities and work under administrative and programmatic pressures with detail orientation and professional patience. Highly collaborative and resourceful; ability to establish positive working relationships with senior level management and all other partners to maximize cooperation and productivity. Curiosity, a desire to continually learn and develop and a sense of humor is a must. Analytical ability in creating effective solutions to complex matters while adhering to labor laws and internal policies. Language/Travel: English and Arabic are required, while Kurdish is desired. Travel: 10% to field sites DEZ and Raqqa Key Working Relationships: Position Reports to: Procurement Officer Position directly supervises: N/A Indirect Reporting (If applicable): N/A Key Internal Contacts: All programs and sectors. Key External Contacts: Vendors and partners. Professional Standards: IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Global Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and carries out policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Respect at Work Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation. Returning National Candidates: We strongly encourage national or returning national candidates to apply for this position. If you are a citizen of the Country in which this position is based and are currently located outside of your home country and possess over two years of international work experience, the Middle East Region has introduced an attractive remuneration package. The package includes competitive compensation, return flight to post, shipping allowance, temporary housing and a relocation allowance. Certain restrictions may apply. IRC strives to attract, motivate and retain qualified national staff in our programs. Accountability to Clients: IRC staff must adhere to the commitment of contributing to the sustainability and development of its (CR) Client Responsiveness Mechanisms, preserving the culture of prioritizing the needs of our clients and affected communities by systematically listening to their perspectives and using their feedback to make programmatic decisions and give them greater influence over program design and delivery. Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances. Diversity and Inclusion: at IRC MENA, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Organizations that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, nationality, and perspective are validated to be better organizations. More importantly, creating a safe workspace environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best is the right thing to do. So, bring your whole self to work. IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. In keeping with our core values of Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality, IRC strives to maintain a work environment built on mutual respect in which all individuals treat each other professionally, and free of bias, prejudice, and harassment. IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of IRC Persons in any work setting. All IRC staff, wherever they are located, are accountable for creating an environment free of discrimination, harassment, bullying, and retaliation. #Li-DNI Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality. Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
IRC - International Rescue CommitteeAl-Hassaka -
Programme Management Assistant
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human RightsGeneva, Switzerland -
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 50 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises. It helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain controloftheirfuture.WehavebeenworkinginKenyasince1992,implementinghighlyeffectiveprograms inEconomicRecoveryandDevelopment(ERD),Women’sProtectionandEmpowerment,Protection,and RuleofLaw,integratedhealthcare,WASHandnutritionacrosstworefugeecampsinDadaabandKakuma and three counties (Garissa, Turkana, and Nairobi). Through our ERD unit, we support refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable Kenyans in the Nairobi Metropolitan Area and Lodwar to gain economic stability and self-reliance. Job Overview/Summary: The position holder is responsible for the technical oversight, implementation, monitoring, and regular consultationwithprojectpartnersonhygienepromotioninterventions.Ensurecomplementaritywithother sectorial interventions, i.e. Health, Nutrition, DRR and livelihood as well as proper coordination, consultation and information sharing with partners and other collaborators. MainResponsibilities The WASH Hygiene officer shall be responsible for the technical aspects of hygiene and sanitation promotion. They shall be responsible for planning, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of high quality, innovative Hygiene and Promotion interventions. They will ensure that an engagement approachtoworkingwithcommunities,thelocalauthorities,partnersothercollaboratorsisemployed,and all activities are carried out in a way that is sensitive to community needs and promotes the full and equal participation of women, men, children, and youth. Primaryresponsibilitiesinclude: ProjectPlanningandDesign Support in the planning for anddesign of the community hygiene and sanitation initiatives andmethodology. Support inthe project assessmentsand proposal development for potential sanitation and hygiene promotions. ProjectImplementation Ensure that the hygiene and sanitation promotion activities of the project are implemented according to the approved donor guidelines and humanitarian standards. IncollaborationwiththeWATSANofficer,ensurethathygieneandsanitationpromotionactivities accompany the water supply and sanitation interventions. Working with the WATSAN Officer facilitate training WMCs, other Community structures (SMCs, CHWs, CHEWs, Youth Groups) and local authorities on improved hygiene/sanitation practices and management. ProjectMonitoringand Evaluation Ensuretimelydeliveryofprojectsactivities. Ensure that up to date project documents are in place including approved work plans, log frame, detailed project implementation plan and financial forecasts. Documentationoflessonslearntandgoodpractices. InconsultationwithMEAL,designandconductallquantitativeandqualitativeassessments,KAP surveys, and follow-up assessments with concrete feedback findings. Fundraisingand Networking Supportinthedevelopmentoftechnicallysoundproposals. CoordinationandCollaboration Co-ordinate and network with the relevant County Government ministries and departments. Community based organizations, Faith based organizations and NGOs and other relevant departments in providing technical support and assistance to WASH activities. Collaborate closely with communities, and community structures on water supply and sanitation issues as well as other agencies (particularly those carrying out similar activities) regularly to ensure coordination and effective implementation of activities through guidance of the Supervisor/FC. Under the guidance of the supervisor (or Field Coordinator) contributes towards strengthening of integration of WASH programming with the other key IRC program Sectors Reporting Developanddeliverinatimelymannermonthly,quarterly,semi-annualandendofprojects reports.in accordance with donors’ and IRC Kenya requirements. Supportdevelopment,monitoringandevaluationWASHprojectindicatorsandstandards Provide regular update reports on hygiene and sanitation activities and program progress against work plan as may be required. Maintain an up to-date activity tracking tool (soft copies and hard copies) of all water supply and sanitation infrastructure related activities. Activelyparticipateininter-sectoralactivities Support WASH department in other tasks, roles and responsibilities as may be assigned by thesupervisor. Minimum Qualifications: Degree in environmental health science, community development, social development public health, or related field. A minimum of Three years’ experience working/programming in WASH, humanitarian work or development. Minimumof3yearsrelevantworkexperienceinWASH,Publichealth,communitydevelopment. StrongskillsinPHAST,CLTS,sanitationmarketing,designforbehaviorchangemodelsessential. Experienceincommunityengagementapproaches,participatoryapproaches,andcommunity negotiation. Excellentverbalandwrittencommunicationskills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with a team. AbilitytoconductcommunityWASHneedsassessment,programplanning,implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of WASH activities. GoodunderstandingofSPHEREandotherhumanitarianstandards. Goodcomputerapplicationskills(MS-Office,applicationsoftwaretoengineeringdesigns) Standards of Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others. Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request reasonable accommodation. 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. Disclaimer: Please take note that International Rescue Committee (IRC) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes. Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality. Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
IRC - International Rescue CommitteeLodwar
