Field Coordinator Job Vacancy: International Rescue Committee

The International Rescue Committee seeks to fill the following positions for its Kenya program.

The position will be based in Hagadera Refugee Camp - Dadaab.

For more information on IRC Kenya Program visit; www.theirc.org/where/kenya

Field Coordinator

Scope:

The IRC Kenya Field Coordinator in Hagadera will be overall responsible for the management of all programming and operations in the Hagadera field site.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure universal standards (Sphere, UNHCR, WHO) are upheld and program meets IRC quality standards;
• Oversee administrative, human resources, logistics and fiscal management of all field office operations including security;
• Participate as part of senior management team on issues of strategic planning, promotion of IRC’s Program Framework; and other macro projects;
• Represent IRC at local, regional, and national levels and liaise with the Department of Refugee Affairs, UNHCR, other UN agencies, international and national NGOs, and government departments present in the region;
• This position reports to the Country Director
• This position manages a staff of 100 national staff and 200 refugee incentive workers

Job Requirements:

• University degree in International Affairs, Public Administration, or related degree; graduate degree an advantage;
• At least 2 years experience working overseas in an IDP or refugee setting; proven leadership, team-building, and management experience;
• Ability to form systems and procedures and ensure their adherence.

Candidates who meet the required qualifications are invited to submit their applications with a cover letter specifying how you meet the qualification criteria and CV with current contacts of three professional referees to the following email address: hr @ kenya.theirc.org; OR on the envelope to Human Resource and Administration Coordinator, International Rescue Committee, P O Box 62727-00200 Nairobi by November 13, 2009

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

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