- Location
- Kakuma, Kenya
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
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 40 countries and 29 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.
Job Purpose/Objective
The Emergency Manager will be responsible in leading and supporting in the implementation of the Crisis response within the country program. S/he will work closely with the emergency Coordinator to ensure appropriate response to emergencies we may encounter, monitoring the identified Crisis triggers and launching a response to those triggers, working with partners, work in close coordination with the sector leads, Grants and Partnership teams and Consortium Partners.
Main Responsibilities
The Emergency Manager will provide oversight in the delivery of DRR and EMERGENCY RESPONSE projects, identify strategic partners and develop an appropriate implementation strategy that ensures access to both safe water and hygiene/sanitation services. She/he will ensure that an engagement approach to working with communities and the local authorities, other partners is employed, and all activities are carried out in a way that upholds IRC core values, is sensitive to community needs and promotes the full and equal participation of women, men, children, youth, people with disabilities and special interest groups. Primary responsibilities include:
Project planning and design
Spearhead rapid/field needs assessment including Baseline surveys in emergency response activities and determining most technically appropriate water supply and sanitation options.
Lead in the design and development of relevant specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Emergency response initiatives.
Develop and implement an appropriate and effective strategy in consultation with other emergency response staff and field managers.
Support in the identification of and planning for disaster and project risks.
Ensure that all projects are aligned to the country strategy and priority areas.
Project implementation
Manage the emergency response projects to meet the project objectives within the approved budgets and time limit.
Continuously monitor and supervise emergency response activities, overseeing the technical design, execution, and evaluation of progress.
Review and approval of tender documents including technical specifications, bill of quantities, drawings, and terms of reference.
Ensure integration of DRR, beneficiary participation and accountability mechanisms in all aspects of the project.
Ensure effective and efficient management of project contracts for third party entities including consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
Build and maintain a good working relationship with contractors, partners, stakeholders and clients.
Project monitoring and evaluation
In consultation with MEAL develop a robust monitoring and evaluation framework within the required standards.
Supervise emergency response activities in strict adherence to agreed SOPs, IRC Kenya policies, Kenya government regulations and standards, the donor’s guideline, and the humanitarian standards.
Ensure timely delivery of projects activities including payments to suppliers, consultants, and contractors.
Ensure that up to date project documents are in place including approved work plans, log frame, risk matrix, detailed project implementation plan and financial forecasts.
Ensure water safety and disaster risk management plans for the water supply projects are in place.
Fundraising and networking
Develop new proposals, linked to the country SAP, in consultation with the relevant managers.
Participate in relevant networks to ensure IRC is appropriately represented regarding humanitarian interventions, including relevant UN cluster meetings and line ministries.
Reporting
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of emergency response interventions including progress reports,
monthly, quarterly, semi- annual and end of projects reports in accordance with donors’ and
IRC Kenya requirements.
Provide regular updates on emergency response activities and program progress against work plan as may be required.
Maintain an up-to-date activity and indicator tracking tool (soft copies and hard copies) of all emergency response activities.
Ensure proper documentation of lessons learnt and best management practices.
Actively participate in inter-sectoral activities.
Support department in other tasks, roles and, responsibilities as may be assigned to by the supervisor.
Staff Management
Ensure that emergency response staff adhere to the IRC core values, code of conduct, policies, and established ways of working.
Provide mentorship and technical supervision for emergency response staff including day-to-day management, development and training, appraisals, etc.
Facilitate regular meetings to assist in sharing information between project staff, to ensure all staff members are aware of project objectives, progress, current work plans and to provide the opportunity for feedback.
Assess the training needs of emergency response staff and ensure that appropriate training is provided/conducted
Required Qualifications:
Degree in environmental health science, community development, social development, nursing, public health, or related field. A minimum of Three years’ experience working/programming in emergency response, humanitarian work or development.
Required Experience & Competencies:
Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in WASH, Public health, community development, emergency response
Strong understanding on humanitarian standards, disease outbreaks and response.
Experience in community engagement approaches, participatory approaches, and community negotiation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with a team.
Ability to conduct community humanitarian needs assessment, program planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of emergency response activities.
Good understanding of the humanitarian standards.
Good computer application skills (MS-Office).
Important Notice: Recruitment for these position is subject to the approval of the proposal and the availability of funding.
Professional Standards: All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
