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KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY 

• Plan and organize integrated health and nutrition outreach sites at designated  sites in liaison with the nutrition Coordinator 
• Liase with the Nutrition Coordinator and Programme Manager to plan for logistics for various integrated health and nutrition outreaches. 
• Ensure that SCI and MoH outreach protocols/Sops are applied to integrated outreaches.  
• Work with MoH staff and officials to ensure all aspects of the program are understood and agreed by MoH and appropriate referrals take place to and from MoH and the OTP/SFP 
• Ensure cases not meeting admission criteria return home as early as possible and understand why their child is not admitted 
• Coordinate referrals for children with complications.  
• Screen children five years and pregnant and lactating women for malnutrition using MUAC and Z score.  
• Coordinate with sub-county MoH teams to ensure adequate supplies (RUFT, RUSF, CSB)  for the outreaches.  
• Request specific children to be followed up as required (newly enrolled children, sick children, long stay children / children not gaining weight, children with social problems etc). 
• Provide appropriate orientation for all voluteers engaged in the outreach programme receive appropriate orientation and supervision. 
• Provide appropriate training to outreach team members (orientation and regular training) 
• Establish team coordination, collaborative team work, internal information sharing (daily briefings weekly coordination meetings, etc) with constant focus on improving the effectiveness of outreach teams collaboration  
• Maintain constant focus on improving outreach information sharing (timely and relevant information)  
• Ensuring outreach teams are equipped with adequate portable devices to support efficient and effective information sharing  
• Collect outreach monitoring data for reporting purposes and sharing and coordination internally and externally (Daily report, Weekly/Biweekly report, Case studies, monthly reports) 
• Local level awareness raising on best feeding practices for infants and young children amongst other humanitarian actors in the locality. 
• Supports the Child Safeguarding focal point to ensure that child safeguarding and safe programming is embedded in the project and considered throughout implementation to ensure that we do all we can to ensure children in our programs are safe, in line with our child safeguarding policy. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Health / Public Health / Nutrition  BSc or equivalent 
• Qualified nurse/Nutritionist with primary health care / community health care experience 
• Experience of emergency nutrition work (preferably CMAM) and implementation of feeding programs, including monitoring and evaluation 
• Experience in conducting nutrition assessments and an understanding of nutritional surveillance and information systems 
• Proven capacity of management, leadership and teamwork 
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathizes with all beneficiaries and their carers 
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions 
• Demonstrable ability at report writing  
• Prepared to live and work in an uncertain security environment 
• Ability and willingness to frequently travel and stay at the field 
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles  
• Fluency in written and spoken English and local languages 
• Experience of working with Microsoft’s office word, excel, PowerPoints and SPSS  
• Very good knowledge, commitment and understanding of Child Safeguarding Policy, the aims and principles of Save the Children, and humanitarian standards such as the Sphere Charter and the Code of Conduct. In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Head of Mission (HoM) Kenya, you will Head INSO Dadaab Field Office, ensure delivery of all INSO Services in line with Service Delivery Standards (SDS) and Networking.

Major Responsibilities:

Head INSO Dadaab Field Office (Field Monitors, Monitoring Officer Assistant and Field Support Officer)

• Line Manage Field Monitors (Dadaab, Lamu, Wajir), Monitoring Officer Assistant and Field Support Officer and guide, orient, supervise the staff in accordance with INSO National Staff Regulations
• Conduct Performance Appraisals of all direct reports
• Support direct reports in setting annual objectives and monitor progress
• Approve all Purchase requests and other documentations originating from the Dadaab Field Office

Delivery of INSO Services in collaboration with Head of Mission

• Publication of Alerts and Reports
• Preparation of Weekly Incident List from Field Monitors
• Contribute to drafting of the monthly report by providing inputs from your area of coverage
• Announcing and scheduling Safety Roundtables and in coordination with Monitoring Officer Assistant, prepare the briefs and the presentation and chairing of the Roundtables focusing on specific area of coverage adhering to the standards
• Act as Independent Safety Advisor upon request by NGOs and respond to requests from individual registered NGOs- planned travel, incident management, general briefings, or third-party referrals.
• Assist NGOs upon request to conduct site security review/compound assessment of any NGO facility (residence, office, sub-office, warehouse) and provide written report with recommendations.
• In relation to security matters of extreme urgency or sensitivity provide expert assistance to senior NGO crisis responders with urgent advisory, information, or referral services such as liaison with quick reaction forces (QRF), reference to medical services or advice on incident management
• Prepare weekly reports

Networking

• Liaise with NGOs, UN, the military and other national and international security agencies to obtain relevant information for NGOs use.
• Conduct field trips to develop expertise of the local context or through constant communication with local partners, including NGOs

Mandatory requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification in one of the following: Journalism, Communications, Conflict Studies, Political Sciences, History, International Affairs, Security Studies, Criminology, or any other relevant fields.
• Fluency in English language, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to frequently travel around the North Eastern Region and Lamu.
• A good understanding of NGO safety best practices and a willingness to learn.
• A proven ability to develop and maintain working relationships with partners.
• Excellent computer skills- Microsoft Office programs

Nice to Have

• 2 years or more prior experience with NGO security and/or project management.
• Experience in project/team management.
• Experience in drafting situation reports and short briefings, experience in crisis management and support to NGOs.
• Capacity to work with minimum supervision and maintain high level of engagement.

Personal Attributes

• Dynamic, flexible, and pro-active in analysis and engagement with stakeholders.
• Analytical mind and credible & mature demeanor
• Confidentiality, integrity, and a sense of conflict-of-interest prevention.
• Team spirit and good management of interpersonal relationships.
• Know how to plan and organize your work.
• Be able to work under pressure.

Organisation Background:

Founded in 2011, the International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) is an international non-governmental organisation that supports humanitarian aid workers by establishing safety coordination platforms in insecure contexts. INSO provides registered NGOs with a range of free services, including real-time incident tracking, analytical reports, safety-related data and mapping, crisis management support, staff orientations and training.

INSO provides daily support to more than 1000 NGOs operating in 16 of the world’s most insecure countries.

INSO is registered in the Netherlands with its headquarters based in The Hague, the international city of peace and justice.

INSO Kenya

INSO Kenya was founded as standard NGO safety platform in 2012. In 2018, it transformed to the monitoring mission which is now integrated to INSO’s Horn of Africa program. The Kenya project supports 143 NGOs with INSO staff operating from offices in Nairobi, Dadaab and Isiolo. Working for INSO Kenya will allow you to experience this diverse country while you work in support of humanitarian efforts to address the challenges that Kenya faces.

We are now hiring a Deputy Monitoring Officer/Head of Office. This position is based in Dadaab.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Head of Mission (HoM) Kenya, you will Head INSO Dadaab Field Office, ensure delivery of all INSO Services in line with Service Delivery Standards (SDS) and Networking.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Head INSO Dadaab Field Office (Field Monitors, Monitoring Officer Assistant and Field Support Officer)

• Line Manage Field Monitors (Dadaab, Lamu, Wajir), Monitoring Officer Assistant and Field Support Officer and guide, orient, supervise the staff in accordance with INSO National Staff Regulations
• Conduct Performance Appraisals of all direct reports
• Support direct reports in setting annual objectives and monitor progress
• Approve all Purchase requests and other documentations originating from the Dadaab Field Office

2. Delivery of INSO Services in collaboration with Head of Mission

• Publication of Alerts and Reports
• Preparation of Weekly Incident List from Field Monitors
• Contribute to drafting of the monthly report by providing inputs from your area of coverage
• Announcing and scheduling Safety Roundtables and in coordination with Monitoring Officer Assistant, prepare the briefs and the presentation and chairing of the Roundtables focusing on specific area of coverage adhering to the standards
• Act as Independent Safety Advisor upon request by NGOs and respond to requests from individual registered NGOs- planned travel, incident management, general briefings, or third-party referrals.
• Assist NGOs upon request to conduct site security review/compound assessment of any NGO facility (residence, office, sub-office, warehouse) and provide written report with recommendations.
• In relation to security matters of extreme urgency or sensitivity provide expert assistance to senior NGO crisis responders with urgent advisory, information, or referral services such as liaison with quick reaction forces (QRF), reference to medical services or advice on incident management
• Prepare weekly reports

3. Networking

• Liaise with NGOs, UN, the military and other national and international security agencies to obtain relevant information for NGOs use.
• Conduct field trips to develop expertise of the local context or through constant communication with local partners, including NGOs

Mandatory requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification in one of the following: Journalism, Communications, Conflict Studies, Political Sciences, History, International Affairs, Security Studies, Criminology, or any other relevant fields.
• Fluency in English language, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to frequently travel around the North Eastern Region and Lamu.
• A good understanding of NGO safety best practices and a willingness to learn.
• A proven ability to develop and maintain working relationships with partners.
• Excellent computer skills- Microsoft Office programs

Nice to Have

• 2 years or more prior experience with NGO security and/or project management.
• Experience in project/team management.
• Experience in drafting situation reports and short briefings, experience in crisis management and support to NGOs.
• Capacity to work with minimum supervision and maintain high level of engagement.

Personal Attributes

• Dynamic, flexible, and pro-active in analysis and engagement with stakeholders.
• Analytical mind and credible & mature demeanor
• Confidentiality, integrity, and a sense of conflict-of-interest prevention.
• Team spirit and good management of interpersonal relationships.
• Know how to plan and organize your work.
• Be able to work under pressure.

INSO’s Safeguarding Policy

INSO is fully committed to safe recruitment, selection and vetting of all potential new staff, trustees and volunteers and we will ensure rigorous compliance with our Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policy throughout the recruitment process.

How to apply

Please submit completed applications to jobs@ken.ngosafety.org with reference DEPUTY MONITORING OFFICER/HEAD OF OFFICE- DADAAB in the subject line by 31st March 2023; Applications should be in English and include:

• A one-page cover Letter detailing why you are interested in working for INSO and how your qualifications align specifically with competencies required for the role (2 pages max).
• Updated CV (3 pages max).
• One relevant and substantive writing sample in English that demonstrates your analytical and report writing abilities (10 pages max).

Please do not send any additional information. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

UNHCR was created in 1950, during the aftermath of the Second World War, to help millions of Europeans who had fled or lost their homes. We had three years to complete our work and then disband. Today, over 65 years later, our organization is still hard at work, protecting and assisting refugees around the world. 

Summary

The Associate Environment Officer will work closely with colleagues responsible for protection, site planning, water and sanitation, shelter, nutrition, education, health, community services and livelihoods. The incumbent will support the UNHCR Office on all issues related to environment and climate change, including mainstreaming into all sectors and aspects of the country operation. Regular and frequent discussions between the incumbent and the supervisor(s) are necessary to ensure that the latest best practices and procedures are shared and applied consistently on issues related to environment. The incumbent will undertake missions to the camps and liaise with (sub-) offices on the implementation of environment programmes. In addition, the staff member will maintain regular contact with UN technical agencies, development partners, line ministries and agencies, implementing and operational partners as needed.

Duties

• Ensure environmental considerations are systematically included when assessing the needs of PoCs.
• Based on assessments, and in consultation with relevant stakeholders, recommend sustainable solutions to address the basic needs of PoCs while mitigating the environmental impact of the interventions.
• Work with site planners on mainstreaming environmental considerations throughout the settlement design process with due consideration for the environmental conditions in surrounding host areas.
• Work in close coordination with all relevant sectors and clusters in UNHCR, including Protection, WASH, Health, Shelter and Settlements, Livelihoods, Energy, Camp Coordination & Camp Management to ensure environmental concerns and impact mitigation measures are included in operational responses.
• Collect, analyse and update data and information concerning the environmental status of settlements and broader hosting areas.
• Contribute to internal and external reporting commitments, including proposal writing for environment and energy while ensuring new projects are coherent and visibly complement planned interventions at (sub) office level.
• Ensure all responses work toward environmental sustainability for both PoCs and host communities.
• Support Programme in the technical oversight of UNHCR implementing partners to ensure environmental considerations are adequately integrated in technical interventions.
• Support quality monitoring of interventions, track and record relevant indicators in UNHCR¿s corporate tools.
• When applicable, represent UNHCR and support coordination meetings
• Stay abreast of new technologies and relevant partnerships related to environment and climate change to more efficiently respond to the needs of PoCs, in line with the Global Compact on Refugees.
• Assist training and capacity building activities to address the identified skills and knowledge gaps
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Professional Work Experience

• For P2/NOB 3 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 2 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 1 year relevant experience with Doctorate degree

Field(s) of Education 

• Environmental Studies;
• Management of Natural Resources;
• Agriculture;
• Forestry;

Relevant Job Experience

Essential

• Minimum 1 year of experience in environmental assessment, planning, monitoring and evaluation of integrated environmental programmes/projects in displacement and stable situations. Awareness of and practical experience with refugee-related environmental problems. Familiarity with emerging environmentally sustainable and appropriate technologies, and renewable energy.
• Familiarity with community-based and participatory approaches.

Desirable

• Budgeting, planning experience, ability to work with various (relevant) computer software. Broad understanding of climate change narrative and initiatives geared towards mitigation of impacts. 

UNHCR was created in 1950, during the aftermath of the Second World War, to help millions of Europeans who had fled or lost their homes. We had three years to complete our work and then disband. Today, over 65 years later, our organization is still hard at work, protecting and assisting refugees around the world.

Summary 

The Driver in the UNHCR Office is normally supervised directly by the Administrative Officer/Associate/Assistant or another staff member when the scale of the Operation so require it. Besides driving, the incumbent is responsible for up keep and maintenance of the assigned UNHCR vehicle(s) as per technical guidance and specifications established by the Organisation. S/he is required to follow strict instructions and security guidance provided by the supervisor. While the basic function of a driver is to drive the official vehicles of UNHCR, s/he may be called upon to perform minor maintenance and repair of UNHCR vehicles.

Duties

• Drive UNHCR vehicles for the transport of authorized passengers, deliver, and collect documents and other items.
• Meet official personnel at airports or other locations and facilitate immigration and customs formalities as required.
• Perform day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicles; check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc. and ensure that the assigned UNHCR vehicles are road or waterway worthy and maintained up to the established security standards.
• Perform minor repairs, arrange for other repairs, and ensure that the vehicle is kept clean.
• Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations, or other local procedures, are taken in case of involvement in an accident.
• Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.
• Ensure that instructions and security guidance provided by the supervisor and security focal point are strictly followed.
• Ensures valid documentation for passengers, items or cargo in vehicle.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Years of Experience / Degree Level

• For G2D 2 years relevant experience with Completion of Primary Education or High School Diploma or higher 

UNHCR was created in 1950, during the aftermath of the Second World War, to help millions of Europeans who had fled or lost their homes. We had three years to complete our work and then disband. Today, over 65 years later, our organization is still hard at work, protecting and assisting refugees around the world.

Summary

The Field Assistant is normally supervised by the Field Officer/Associate and performs a variety of functions related to Field activities within the office. The supervisor exercises close control and regular review of the work processes and provides regular advice and guidance. The incumbent keeps frequent internal contacts with staff members in the same duty station to exchange information and with the external contacts generally with officials of national and international institutions, leaders of the refugee community, local population and/or Implementing Partners (IPs) on routine subject matters under the direction of the supervisor.

Duties

• Assist in administrative tasks as required such as preparation of reports and meeting authorized personnel and assisting them during field missions.
• Act as interpreter in the exchange of routine information, contribute to related liaison activities and respond directly to routine queries.
• Collect data and other information relevant to UNHCR and report to the supervisor accordingly.
• Keep regular contacts with local authorities and implementing partners as requested by supervisor.
• In coordination with implementing partners, assist in the reception, registration and provision of assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR.
• Liaise with local authority counterparts, partners and populations of concern.
• Direct incidents and problems to the supervisor when they cannot be resolved at their level.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Professional Work Experience

For G4 1 year relevant experience with High School Diploma; or Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Certificates and/or Licenses 

• Business Administration
• Law
• Political Science

Desirable

• Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position.

Functional Skills 

• IT-Computer Literacy
• CO-Drafting and Documentation
• CL-Multi-stakeholder Communications with Partners, Government & Community

To be a transformative teaching service for quality education Mission To professionalize the teaching service for quality education and development Core Values Professionalism: All TSC employees shall observe requirements for professional conduct. The employees are expected to apply the skills, knowledge, competencies that meet the standards needed for the work assigned. Customer focus: The Commission places the customer first by upholding the philosophy of customer driven-service delivery. Employees are expected to demonstrate a high level of responsiveness to customer needs.

Eligibility 

To qualify for recruitment, a candidate should meet the following minimum requirements:

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Must be a registered teacher with Teachers Service Commission;
• Must be a holder of a minimum of a Diploma in Education in the case of secondary schools;

General Information

Please note that:

The Teachers Service Commission Recruitment Guidelines 2022/2023 Financial Year shall apply;

• In case of primary schools, successful candidates will be posted to serve in any school within the county where the post was advertised;
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce original professional and academic certificates;
• Successful candidates must not fill more than one Application for Employment Form. Filling of two or more Application for Employment Forms will lead to disqualification;
• Preference will be given to applicants who had previously been employed by the Teachers Service Commission;
• Manual applications will not be accepted;
• In case of primary schools, successful candidates will be posted to serve in any school within a given county; 

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and organisation of meetings, training activities and other events including preparing summaries, minutes and reports.
• Conduct research on legal aspects of crime prevention and criminal justice reform and contribute to the preparation of UNODC publications, background notes, reports, briefing materials, presentations, talking points and speeches;
• Conduct research and compile information from multiple sources for use in reports, briefs, speeches, presentations, infographics etc.
• Assist in staff members' preparation of technical assistance missions, workshops, meetings, high-level events and conferences, including support to field offices;
• Support in the follow-up of meeting outcomes.
• Contribute to other day-to-day operational tasks of the team and section, as appropriate.

Competencies

• COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings
• CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

To qualify for this internship the following conditions must be met:

• Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent). (OFFICIAL WRITTEN PROOF FROM THE UNIVERSITY SUPPORTING ONE OF THE ABOVE POSSIBILITIES MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE INSPIRA APPLICATION);
• Degree in the field of political science, international relations, law, criminal justice or related discipline is desirable;
• Be computer literate in standard software applications, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; and be able to work online and communicate via Teams, Zoom, etc.
• Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and
• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes the willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Work Experience

• No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in written and spoken English is required for this internship. Knowledge of Swahili is desirable.

Assessment

• Considered candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager for further assessment.

Special Notice

• Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
• A completed online application (Motivation Statement, Candidate Profile as well as proof of enrolment and/or graduation) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The Motivation Statement must include:

• Degree Programme (What are you currently studying?)
• Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?)
• List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in.
• List your top three areas of interest.
• Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship.
• Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme in general and this assignment in particular.

In your online Candidate Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references. Do not forget to attach your proof of enrolment or graduation.

Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

To qualify for recruitment, a candidate should meet the following minimum requirements:

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Must be a registered teacher with Teachers Service Commission;
• Must be a holder of a P1 certificate in the case of primary schools 

General Information

Please note that:

The Teachers Service Commission Recruitment Guidelines 2022/2023 Financial Year shall apply;

• In case of primary schools, successful candidates will be posted to serve in any school within the county where the post was advertised;
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce original professional and academic certificates;
• Successful candidates must not fill more than one Application for Employment Form. Filling of two or more Application for Employment Forms will lead to disqualification;
• Preference will be given to applicants who had previously been employed by the Teachers Service Commission;
• Manual applications will not be accepted;
• In case of primary schools, successful candidates will be posted to serve in any school within a given county;

To qualify for recruitment, a candidate should meet the following minimum requirements:

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Must be a registered teacher with Teachers Service Commission;
• Must be a holder of a minimum of a Diploma in Education in the case of secondary schools;

General Information

Please note that:

The Teachers Service Commission Recruitment Guidelines 2022/2023 Financial Year shall apply;

• In case of primary schools, successful candidates will be posted to serve in any school within the county where the post was advertised;
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce original professional and academic certificates;
• Successful candidates must not fill more than one Application for Employment Form. Filling of two or more Application for Employment Forms will lead to disqualification;
• Preference will be given to applicants who had previously been employed by the Teachers Service Commission;
• Manual applications will not be accepted;
• In case of primary schools, successful candidates will be posted to serve in any school within a given county;

POSITION SUMMERY

The role of this position is to provide coordination, technical and day to day operational leadership for field level implementation of NCD care for displaced populations in Dadaab. The Post holder will oversee the implementation of the project initiatives in close collaboration with respective county governments, refugee inter-agency stakeholders and other key project partners and stakeholders.

SCOPE OF THE ROLE:

• Technical Leadership /Assistance to project implementation 
• Ensuring project implementation comply to existing policies and guideline.
• Ensure quality and timely reporting
• Stakeholder engagement.
• Participation in technical working groups
• Planning and coordination ensuring the execution of set plans aligned to project budget.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To lead the overall implementation of the project, including coordination, reporting, budget management, monitoring & evaluation as well as stakeholder management.
• Establish and foster Partnerships with the county departments of Health and NCD stakeholders to advance primary and secondary prevention of NCDs for displaced populations
• Ensure that project implementation teams at the field level have necessary tools for implementation of planned community activities including relevant adapted project materials.
• Continuously assess the capacities of the project implementation teams and facilitate regular opportunities to develop/update their knowledge and skills.
• Maintain necessary communication to facilitate effective coordination for project delivery including coordination with various support departments for implementation (finance, logistics, IT, etc)
• Maintain budget and track project filed level expenditures/transactions.
• Represent the project at the county level Health fora sharing Red Cross role as an auxiliary to the Government, project progress and best practices in NCD programming in crisis context.
• Follow up on the general emergency/public health situation in the county, country and region to inform relevant KRCS interventions in the respective county as well as to adjust project plans accordingly.
• Document learnings and experiences that can be shared on the KRCS social media platforms, weekly newsletters, quarterly publications and bulletins and case studies
• Prepare and submit quality reports on a timely manner
• Support the County teams to establish Project Steering Committees at the project sites and ensure linkages with HQ Project Technical Implementation Committee

DESIRED COMPETENCIES

Technical:

• Knowledge of public health, prevention & control of NCDs, humanitarian relief issues, trends and goals aimed at preventing and alleviating human suffering during emergency situation.

Desired competencies

• Strong communication and presentation skills in both English and Kiswahili, including ability to develop reports and prepare relevant publications.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including the ability to build collaborative relationships with sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and political issues.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in project planning and budgeting as well as programme monitoring and evaluation 
• Ability to monitor project against milestones, double-checks the accuracy of information to discover weakness and strive for high quality performance.
• Ability to maintain high standards of personal integrity; establishing productive relationships; treating individuals with fairness and respect 
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, data-base, email and utilization of the internet

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Medicine/Nursing/Public Health/Nutrition or equivalent qualifications
• Demonstratable experience and understanding of NCD and public health in emergency programming.
• At least three (3) years field experience, preferably with an NGO and or MoH.
• Strong background in training and commitment to capacity building.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Project management skills including Project Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting
• Coordination and networking
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong computer skills, ability to work both as an individual and as a team leader and under stress in what can be a harsh environment.

Duties

• Contribute to the assessment of budgetary needs for administrative budgets (ABOD); monitor and control ABOD expenditure in the office.
• Analyze, evaluate and control disbursements/receipts, as well as expenditure variances against approved budgets.
• Review vouchers, including ABOD and project disbursements.
• Propose monthly cash requirements for the office, and ensure adequate and timely replenishments of funds;
• Contribute to the preparation and processing of monthly accounts.
• Provide financial status reports to supervisors.
• Analyze and evaluate financial reports within the area of responsibility on a regular basis.
• Maintain relationships with local bank at the transactional level.
• Ensure that payments are effectuated by the monthly deadline.
• Ensure that monthly accounts are correct and approved, and ensure timely monthly bank reconciliations, including open items, review and clearance of unwanted requisitions and PO balances.
• Conduct regular checks of petty cash and cash accounts.
• Verify that all financial transactions are correct and in accordance with UNHCR rules and procedures.
• Prepare office-level financial expenditure reports submitted to the Regional Bureau or Headquarters.
• Approve vouchers, including ABOD and project disbursements.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Years of Experience / Degree Level

• For P1/NOA 1 year relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or no experience with Graduate degree; or no experience with Doctorate degree

Field(s) of Education 

• Accounting;  Finance;  Public Administratin
• Business Administration; Economics; or other relevant field.

Certificates and/or Licenses 

• Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Relevant Job Experience

Essential

• Excellent computer skills, in particular in MS Office applications. Excellent communication skills. 

A Senior Resettlement Assistant position is typically located at Multi-Country Office, Branch Office or Field Office. Under supervision, the incumbent's primary role is to assist the supervisor in effective resettlement delivery of a given UNHCR Office in accordance with the UNHCR Resettlement Handbook, UNHCR Manual and relevant policy papers and publications. The incumbent provides important clerical and administrative support to resettlement operations and may as required take part in assessing cases for resettlement and conducting interviews. S/he maintains frequent contacts with the supervisor, relevant colleagues within the same Office or Offices under purview to exchange information and discuss issues on resettlement cases. Some contacts and communication at a working level are required with Embassy / Immigration Officials of resettlement countries, IOM as well as with other operating partners regarding resettlement issues.

Duties

• Carry out preliminary interviews and initial assessments to process refugees for resettlement following established procedures.
• Prepare written documentation for resettlement submission; ensure that records / files of individual cases are updated in a systematic and timely manner.
• Assess and review individual resettlement cases and prepare individual / group submission for scrutiny by the supervisor. 
• Provide persons of concern (PoC) with up-to-date and accurate information on UNHCR's resettlement policies and procedures.
• Comply with UNHCR's standard operating procedures on resettlement, ensuring timely action on cases. 
• Follow up on cases from time of submission to final decision and departure; ensure effective in-country communication on the status and follow-up on PoC being considered for resettlement. 
• Assist in maintaining and updating proGres or Consolidated Online Resettlement Tracking System (CORTS) database and provide technical support. 
• Coordinate travel and departure arrangements for refugees accepted for resettlement.
• Organize logistical support for governments undertaking resettlement missions.
• Provide administrative support for resettlement-related training activities, including organization of resettlement workshops and meetings as required.
• Maintain accurate resettlement statistics as well as up-to-date records on individual cases; assist in the preparation of reports.
• Draft / type routine correspondence to Field Offices / Multi-Country Offices / Headquarters.
• Systematically apply an Age, Gender and Diversity perspective in all aspects of the resettlement process; comply with UNHCR policy and guidelines on HIV/AIDS. 
• Assist in mitigating resettlement fraud by reporting suspected fraud.
• Recommend eligible cases for resettlement consideration.
• Provide counselling to PoC.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Years of Experience / Degree Level

• For G5 2 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 1 year relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Main Purpose

In close collaboration with the HP IEC Activities Manager, implementing and supervising educational campaigns according to MSF values, standards and procedures in order to increase awareness of the targeted population and to promote prevention and treatment of diseases in the project area.

Accountabilities

• In close collaboration with the HP manager, participating in the definition and update of the HP/IEC strategy and identifying indicators in order to monitor HP activities, results, and achievements. Supporting the HP manager in organizing and carrying out assessments and research on the impact of HP activities and identifying and reporting the constraints, difficulties or strength points of the HP strategy inside and outside the medical structures in order to reinforce the link between the communities and the project
• Providing support in selecting and developing quality pedagogical communication strategies towards the community. Planning information campaigns, including targets, objectives, methods and goals in order to increase awareness among the targeted population.
• Informing, according to protocols, community members and identified risk groups (prisons, army, sexual workers, etc.) about health-related issues
• Organizing health awareness sessions for MSF's medical and non-medical staff
• Identifying key actors (local authorities, local NGOs, traditional healers, formal or informal authorities) and being the focal point for the networking in order to support the dissemination of health information of the target population, and be the point of reference for the relation and networking with these subjects.
• Organizing, training, and supervising the HP team in terms of planning and organizing their work, supporting, evaluating and coaching of personnel, collecting reports and reporting the activities of each health worker and regularly visiting communities that are under his/her responsibility
• Supervising, in close collaboration with the HR department, the HR associated processes (recruitment, training/induction, evaluation, potential detection, development and communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required
• Ensuring cleanliness of IEC (information, education and communication) areas
• Collecting and reporting to the medical team any information linked to the health situation of the population and the patient

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

• Follow up of patients reported as non-respondents to interventions i.e. chronic patients that are not compliant with drugs, children in nutrition program that are not responding with RATF and mothers enrolled in high risk clinic to further engage them on; drug compliance, individual birth plan (IBP), observing appointment date, identify decision making and counselling on hospital delivery.
• Inter-linkage with other departments to ensure timely information sharing, discuss day to day emerging issues and identified gaps that affects performance indicators.
• Participates and supervise activities of public health importance, health action days and events that will have impact on community i.e. campaigns, research, MSF population census and community clean-up campaign
• Daily community diagnose by carrying out disease surveillance, assess sanitation, identify vulnerable people with health risks within the community and provide on job training for CHWs and TBAs with in the blocks.
• Ensure the monthly meetings is taken place as planned, and action points are shared to the hierarchical responsible.
• Organizing, training, and supervising the community health workers team in terms of planning and organizing their work, participating in training and evaluating its needs, regularly visiting communities under his/her responsibility, elaborating relevant material and establishing adequate strategies for delivering the focused information to the community.
• Ensuring delivery of information to community regarding hygiene, diseases and its prevention, using proper tools and informing communities about MSF and the services it provides
• Monitoring, collecting and reporting to the medical team any information linked to the living conditions and the health situation of the population (e.g. food security, vaccination status, nutritional situation, detection of medical needs of the population, number of people arriving or leaving the community, births and deaths in the community, vaccination status of children, etc.).
• Maintaining confidentiality regarding all information observed or registered.
• Reporting to line manager or medical team if there are people with medical problems, any difficulties that the CHWs might encounter during meetings with the population and any loss or damage of MSF materials and equipment
• Organize, plan and chair daily morning meeting for the CHWs and TBAs.
• Monitoring of CHWs/TBAs performance, preparing CHWs/TBAs leave plan, collection and compilation of CHWs/TBAs daily and weekly report, Participating CHWs/TBAs evaluations/appraisal
• Participation in community health action days i.e. Malezi bora, nutrition survey, breastfeeding week, world aids day, mental health day and polio/measles campaigns, community clean-up campaign and MSF population census/survey/interviews.
• Timely feedback sharing on program referrals and tracing of absentees/defaulters from all the programs and wards
• Provide on job training for the CHWs and TBAs by following them to the blocks and giving supportive supervision
• Maintaining high vigilance and alerting the medical team on outbreak of Notifiable disease within the camp

Requirements

Education

• Essential diploma in social sciences or education/pedagogy /or social work

Experience

• Essential working experience in MSF (1 year minimum) in health promotion activities, or training-education activities.

Languages

• Mission language (English) and local language essential (Kiswahili and Somali)

Knowledge

• Desirable basic computer skills

Competencies

• People Management / Commitment / Flexibility / Results/ Teamwork

Application deadline: 13th of March 2023