Solidarites
International (SI) is an international humanitarian aid organisation which
provides assistance to populations who are victims of armed conflict or natural
disaster. For 30 years, SI has concentrated its action on meeting three vital
needs: water, food and shelter.
By
carrying out emergency programmes, SI has acquired an extensive experiences and
expertise in the fields of promoting access to clean drinking water and
sanitation.
In
the Horn of Africa, SI is currently implementing food security, water and
sanitation projects in Kenya and Somalia. We are seeking qualified persons to
fill the following positions:
Deputy Country Director, Kenya
(1
position)
Position Objective The DCD Kenya is directly in charge of all operational
aspects of the Kenyan Mission, and provides direction, development and
leadership for the Kenyan mission. The SI Kenya-Somalia mission is a joint
mission with a coordination office in Nairobi.
The
DCD-Kenya has direct responsibility for the SI Kenya mission, but does not have
any management or security responsibility for the Kenya-Somalia Coordination
team based in Nairobi (this falls under the direct responsibility of the Head
of Mission).
Location: Kenya/Somalia (based in Nairobi)
Duration: 12 months
Hierarchy
Report to: Head of Mission
Relations with: Various Kenya-Somalia Coordinators who have functional
relationships with Kenya field teams (HR/Finance Coordinator, Logistics
Coordinator, Food Security Coordinator, WASH Coordinator and M&E
Coordinator)
Keys responsibilities:
Operational Management of the Kenyan Mission
- Provide
leadership to the Kenyan Country Mission, including field teams
- Responsible
for operational management and follow up of the Kenyan mission (project
cycle management, budget follow-up, procurement/logistics) • Support to
the Field coordinators for the HR management of the Kenyan field teams
(recruitment, EAP, disciplinary action etc.), in collaboration with the
Admin coordinator for the processes.
- Direct
line management of the field coordinators in Kenya (currently North Horr /
Marsabit and Mandera) Strategy Development
- Lead
the annual review of the country strategy for Kenya in link with the
Country Director for Kenya/Somalia.
- Define
an action plan with the Country Director for the implementation of the strategy
- Prepare
the annual country strategy review document in link with the Country
Director for Kenya/Somalia.
- Ensure
the implementation of the country strategy for Kenya, including the
development of new project, the research for new donors in coordination
with the Country Director, the preparation of all necessary support
documents.
Humanitarian
Context Analysis and Program development
- Monitor
the humanitarian context in Kenya and present updates on the humanitarian
context at the Country Team Meeting (CTM)
- Organize
and lead needs assessments according to the country strategy or in
response to new emergencies
- Responsible
for the production of concept papers and proposals for all new projects
according to the strategy or in response to new emergencies: organize the
tasks sharing for the writing of the document, revise it and send a “ready
to be sent” document to the Country Director and/or the HQ for final
validation.
Responsible
for Quality and Relevance of SI’s Humanitarian Action
- Take
the lead in organizing a project launch workshop for each new SI project
in Kenya and the production/dissemination of a project implementation plan
for each new project.
- Ensure
that SI’s interventions are in line with the country strategy and remain
relevant throughout the project cycle
- Ensure
the technical quality of SI WASH and Food Security interventions in Kenya,
in cooperation with the Food Security and WASH coordinators
- Ensure
proper monitoring and evaluation all the Kenyan projects, in cooperation
with the M&E coordinator Security
- Responsible
for day to day the security management for Kenya program bases; second
only to the Country Director in terms of overall responsibility for
security in Kenya.
- Organize
regular security awareness raising sessions for all Kenya based staff, in
coordination with the logistic coordinator
- To
coordinate effectively with the Logistics coordinator, who plays a key
role in security management by providing technical advice and supporting
the implementation and monitoring of agreed security actions and
procedures.
- Active
monitoring of the security context via “security tree” and other modes of
monitoring
- To
update and disseminate base security plans every 2 months, in coordination
with the Field Coordinator and Logistics coordinator
- Provide
detailed security briefings to new staff or visitors at base level (Field
Co, PM, Log/Admin manager)
- On
a daily basis, to monitor and document information on the security
environment at the Kenya mission level (+ Nairobi) and to share updates at
the CTM
- To
ensure that means and protocols of field security communications are in
place and that all field staff follow the protocol (regular security calls
etc.)
- To
ensure all Kenya mission drivers (and passengers) are aware of and follow
the basic SI driving rules (speed limits, seatbelt fastened).
- To
ensure the presence of emergency first aid kits and fire extinguishers in
all Kenya field offices, and that all field staff have been provided with
basic fire safety and first aid training
- The
DCD-K must validate his/her field movements/travel with the Country
Director
Reporting
- Responsible
for the external reporting of all the Kenyan projects (to Donors, partners
and authorities if required)
- Responsible
for the internal reporting of all the Kenyan projects
- Preparation
of the Kenya mission weekly sitrep and monthly reports Internal
Coordination
- Participate
in the bi-weekly Coordination Team Meeting (CTM) Representation
- Participate
in Kenya Humanitarian coordination meetings (NGOs, Kenya Humanitarian
Forum, Cluster meetings, OCHA, District/County level meetings) and produce
minutes of meetings
- Maintain
and develop coordination linkages with local and international NGOs, UN
agencies and local authorities.
- Participate
on request from the RD to Donors meetings, Media representation, Link with
national authorities
- Participate
in meetings with donors when requested by the Country Director
Qualifications
and experience:
Education:
- Master’s
Degree (or equivalent) in a technical discipline relevant to WASH
programming in developing countries. (A degree in another discipline would
be acceptable if the candidate has extensive field experience in WASH
programing)
Experience:
- Excellent
knowledge of WASH programming, with good working knowledge of Food
Security Programs (the current program has a strong WASH component)
- At
least 2 years of field experience with NGOs at a senior management
position (Country Director, Field Coordinator or Programs
Coordinator).
- At
least 4 years of senior experience with NGOs working in 3 or more
international contexts
- Proven
experience in project cycle and security management.
- Proven
experience and ability to professionally and appropriately represent the
organization and negotiate and defend Solidarites International’s
interests and neutrality with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Transferable
skills:
- Good
knowledge of guidelines of the major institutional donors(EC, ECHO, DFID,
OFDA, UN)
- Capacity
to propose new ideas and put them into action
- Excellent
writing/reporting capacity
- Good
communication and training skills
- Ability
to motivate others to adopt new ideas and bring about change
- Natural
ability to connect with other stakeholders and team members
- Strong
capacity to work independently and with initiative
- Good
multi-tasking skills
- Ability
to manage a heavy workload, to delegate tasks/responsibilities and to
constantly reassess priorities
- Ability
to work effectively in a multicultural team
- Ability
to meet deadlines
- Proficient
in use of MS office and other common software
- GIS
proficiency is an added advantage
Languages:
- A
good level of written and spoken English is mandatory (French language
skills would be an advantage for interaction with SI HQ but this is not a
deciding factor for selection)
Other
desirable qualities:
- Patience
- Sense
of humour
- Diplomatic
- Attention
to detail
- Ability
to work independently, take initiative and live in a sometimes difficult
environments with restrictions on personal movement.
- Reactivity
and adaptation to a very moving context
- Diplomatic
- Resistant
to high stress
Package
Salaried
post: Accompanied position - from 1900 euros gross per month, according to
experience. Solidarités International will cover accommodation and travel
expenses from the expatriate’s home country to the site of the assignment. A
monthly Per Diem of 600 USD will be provided to cover food and other living
expenses.
Social
and medical cover:
Expatriates
benefit from an insurance package which reimburses all healthcare expenses
(including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological
expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential
vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.
Vacation:
During
the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is
implemented at the rate of one break every three months.
For
a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a break during the 3rd and the
9th month (with 500 dollars allocated by Solidarités).
He
or she will also be entitled to go back to his or her home country for a 15-day
period after six months spent on the mission (Solidarités will cover travel
costs).
How to apply:
Send a cover letter and CV with 3 referees to the following email address:
jobapplication@solidarites-kenya-som.org
Please indicate the job title and location in the email subject line
Deadline for applications: 22nd August 2012.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.
Solidarites International is an equal opportunities employer
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