The International Rescue
Committee (IRC) in Somalia serves vulnerable populations in Puntland and South
Central regions around Ga’alkacyo and Hobyo. The IRC implements programs in the
sectors of Hygiene, water and Sanitation and Livelihoods activities.
The IRC provides a fixed contract, competitive salary and benefits package to
its staff as well as a well planned staff development opportunity.
Applications are invited for the position of:
Program Co-ordinator (Nairobi Based)
IRC Somalia is currently looking for a Program Co-ordinator who will work under
the supervision and guidance of the Country Director, Somalia, and in line with
the country strategic plan, the Program Coordinator will be responsible for
strategic planning, program development, program design and implementation of
activities in Somalia.
The position will work closely and network with a range of stakeholders
including donors, Government departments, INGOs and local NGOs and UN bodies.
The position will link closely with the field based program and operation team
members, and various technical units based at the NY, UK and Nairobi.
The PC will oversee the grants unit (Grants manager and volunteer) as well as
sectoral program managers/ coordinators based at Nairobi.
Grants Co-ordinator (Nairobi Based)
IRC Somalia is currently looking for a Grants Co-ordinator who will work under
the supervision and guidance of the Program Coordinator, Somalia, the Grants
Manager will be responsible for ensuring efficient grants management for the
country program.
The position will link closely with the program and operation team members at
Nairobi and field offices, and various technical units.
The Grants Manager will also line manage the volunteer based at Nairobi.
Health Co-ordinator (Nairobi Based)
IRC Somalia is currently looking for a Health Coordinator based in Nairobi with
frequent travel to the existing and new program sites in Somalia
We need a person with excellent technical skills, strategic thinking and
vision, innovative problem solving skills, program coordination experience and
someone who can work well within the overall context of insecurity and access
challenges in Somalia.
Logistics Officer (Nairobi Based)
IRC Somalia is currently looking for a Logistics Officer who will work under
the supervision of the Logistics Coordinator.
He / she should be a strong team member who can assist in the continued
development of the logistics team and contribute to the further effective
running of IRC activities in Somalia.
He/She will be based in Nairobi with frequent visits to the field and may
eventually join a field location in Somalia.
He / she will be responsible for effective management and support of the
Logistics team currently based in Ga’alkacyo, Somalia.
The Logistics Officer is a key position and carries responsibility for the
integrity of the IRC’s logistics system.
Logistics must be able to rapidly response to the programs and operations
needs, whilst ensuring best practices and maintaining audit compliant records.
Specific responsibilities include supervising the procurement process,
warehousing process, assets management, vehicles and transport management.
For a detailed Job Description and person specification for the above jobs,
send an email to IRCNairobiJobs@rescue.org
All interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter and an updated
CV (Do Not attach Certificates) to the following email address:
HRKenya@rescue.org by 7th September, 2011.
IRC is an equal opportunities employer