Urban Program Coordinator, Kenya

Urban Program Coordinator, Kenya
Closing Date: Monday, 11 October 2010

Urban Program Coordinator
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Closing date: 11 Oct 2010
Location: Kenya

Description

Scope
The International Rescue Committee has been inmplementing a program focused on urban refugees in Nairobi since 2006. The multisectoral program (from 2006-2009) was focused on creating a protective environment for the urban refugees by strengthening pro bono legal support for refugees and awareness creation for various stakeholders including police, judiciary and local elders. The program also supported survivors of GBV by psychsocial counseling, vocational training and community awareness campaigns. Community organization among refugees was strengthened through group formation/ strengthening and these groups were then supported with training and funding to take up group livelihood initiatives (including fgood preparation, bakery, tailoring units, pettey shops, savings and credit activities etc).

Given the lack of understanding of the issues related to urban refugees and their needs, the IRC partnered with the ODI/ HPG and Refugee Consortium of Kenya to research the issue and prepared a report in March 2010 on the issue. This report has been disseminated widely to the donor community, Govt of Kenya, and CSOs highlighting the needs of this community and providing recommendations. One of the key recomemdnations is to undertake programming that targets and integrates refugees and local Kenyan communities.

The Urban Program Coordinator will be primarily responsible for fundraising for the urban program working in close coordination with the country program management, IRC Technical Units and Business Development Unit.

Responsibilities

The position reports to the Deputy Director- Programs

1. Develop donor proposals and concept notes in line with the multisectoral urban program design

2. Network widely with key actors on urban refugee issues- Government of Kenya, UNHCR, other national and international organizations and donors

3. Identify suitable local partners in line with the program strategy

4. Organize a series of workshops/ seminars with relevant stakeholders on the issue of durable solutions for refugees in Kenya

Requirements

    * Excellent skills in proposal and concept note development for institutional, UN and foundations

    * Expereince working with urban settings, with refugees and/ or other vulnerable communities

    * Technical experience on issues such as protection, civil society and community development

    * Knowledge of Swahili or other East African languages will be an added advantage, but not a must

    * Masters degree in humanities, sciences, law

Specific Security Situation/Housing: IRC will provide accommodation at Nairobi (group housing with individual bedroom and toilets). Main security risks are linked to urban crimes such as mugging, carjacking and petty thefts. The IRC takes the responsibility to orient staff on security situations and here is a security management policy for the staff to adhere to.

IRC leading the way from harm to home.

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.

How to apply
Please apply at: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=6373

Reference Code: RW_888RGQ-38