NGO Jobs in Kenya - International Medical Corps

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization.

Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide.

By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) Specialist

International Medical Corps is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) Specialist for a proposed USAID-funded Kenya Arid Lands Disaster Risk Reduction – WASH Program in Kenya.

This is a two-year cooperative agreement with an aim of assisting the Kenyan government and communities to increase resilience to drought and flash floods while simultaneously increasing access to improved water supply and sanitation services, and improving hygiene behaviors, for poor and vulnerable populations in the arid counties of Kenya.

Program objectives include

(i) increasing water storage capacity in arid lands, through improving natural and artificial storage,

(ii) improving WASH conditions at health facilities and nutrition centers frequently utilized during emergency response and

(iii) improving access to safe drinking water sources, improving access to and usage of point of use water treatment products, promote good hygiene behaviors and use of sanitation facilities as a means of reducing diarrheal disease in areas with recurrent emergency levels of malnutrition and around areas of improved water storage.”

Under the guidance and supervision of the Director of Monitoring and Evaluation, the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist’s main responsibility is to support the effective and efficient management and implementation of the DRR – WASH programme through driving development results planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting in line with the donor and organizational requirements.

The incumbent will develop and deploy Monitoring and Evaluation tools and will ensure that proper monitoring and evaluation is carried out at outcome level and will provide input to extracting and capturing lessons learned.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will also provide support to the donor reporting to ensure that reports cover outcome indicators and strategic information on results and impact of interventions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Director of Monitoring and Evaluation, the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will:

Prepare detailed performance monitoring and evaluation plans for the program, in collaboration with the relevant WASH officers, coordinators and Technical Director;

Develop and implement appropriate tools for data collection, collation and analysis for the program;

Oversee data collection to ensure high-quality results for learning and donor reporting – both at the field and at the central level;

Oversee data entry and analysis, ensuring a high degree of accuracy;

Ensure the timely submission of all internal and external reports;

Work closely with consortium team members to ensure compliance with programmatic targets and deliverables;

Oversee evaluations, the writing of evaluation reports, and dissemination of results and recommendations;

Ensure that M&E data is incorporated into program planning and review processes on a monthly basis;

Provide technical guidance to the consortium team through regular meetings and site visits to the field; ensure adequate staff capacity building; conduct trainings and workshops as appropriate;

Provide advice to the team and stakeholders strategies to improve program components and activities;

Support the development of project proposals – particularly performance monitoring plans and M&E sections;

Conduct regular technical assessments and monitoring visits to the program sites throughout Kenya;

Perform other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

Degree-level qualification in Social Science, Public Health, International Health, Development Studies or a related field, including studies relating to research and statistical analysis; Master’s degree highly preferred;

At least five years’ experience managing M&E in an international NGO context;

In-depth knowledge of USAID programmatic, compliance and reporting requirements; knowledge of other donors such as OFDA, ECHO and UN agencies would be an asset;

Demonstrated experience in applying quantitative and qualitative/participatory research methods;

Ability to write clearly and concisely and to translate complex concepts into non-technical language;

Operational knowledge of WASH and DRR programming, gender principles, and community level programming as they apply to development work;

Prior experience in working in a consortium of NGOs and a multidisciplinary team is an asset;

Proven ability to write technical reports, reviews, program/project documents, concept notes/proposals and conduct presentations by clearly formulating/articulating positions on issues and defending recommendations;

Capacity to build the research and M&E skills of colleagues and community members;

Excellent communication skills, including fluency in oral and written English;

Proficiency in using standard computer software, especially MS Office programs;

Proficiency in using statistical analysis software, such as SPSS;

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to meet deadlines under pressure;

Highly flexible, and able to live/work in a challenging and highly demanding context; Able to work in remote field sites – sometimes for extended periods – with limited comforts;

Confirmation of appointment is contingent on International Medical Corps and its consortium partners successfully being selected for the award.

Qualified candidates should submit applications by-email only including C.V. and contact details of 3 referees not later than Sunday 26th August 2012 to the HR Manager – KenyaJobs@InternationalMedicalCorps.org

Any attachments apart from the above mentioned will lead to disqualification of the application.

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Finance Manager

International Medical Corps is seeking a Finance Manager for a proposed USAID-funded Kenya Arid Lands Disaster Risk Reduction – WASH Program in Kenya.

(i) increasing water storage capacity in arid lands, through improving natural and artificial storage,

(ii) improving WASH conditions at health facilities and nutrition centers frequently utilized during emergency response and

Under the guidance and supervision of the Finance Director, the Finance Manager’s main responsibility is to provide day-to-day financial and administrative support to the DRR-WASH program including the processing transactions, adhere to donor regulations and International Medical Corps policies and procedures, reporting, and assisting in financial analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Finance Director,the Finance Manager Specialist will:

Perform the day-to-day accounting operations and financial support in accordance with donor/client and International Medical Corps internal policies and procedures;

Ensure required preapprovals are secured in advance of incurring an expense;

Prepare procurement requests and ensure all approvals are secured and coordinate with logistics department the delivery of services and goods;

Account for procurement transactions to ensure adequate supporting documentation, accuracy, and control over payments;

Maintain accurate financial transactions and grant/contract records;

Assist consortium program staff and finance department in meeting donor/client and internal reporting requirements;

Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for submission to donor before the deadlines and with close coordination with consortium members;

Ensure travel approval and other required pre-approvals are secured in advance of incurring an expense.

Work on procurement requests together with Program Officer and logistics, to ensure all approvals are secured;

Coordinate with logistics department the delivery of services and goods;

Account for procurement of good and service transactions to ensure adequate supporting documentation, accuracy, and control over payments;

Request payment for goods and services; Preparing wire request for payments with the support documentation and programmatic approval of consultancy work, if required;

Maintain accurate financial transactions and grant records;

Prepare monthly actual to budget expenditures analysis and pipeline;

Work on budget preparations and budget realignments;

Review of consultancy contracts, service agreements, extension of contracts/agreements and applicable templates, as required;

Create and revise chart of account, when necessary;

Prepare tax reports, as applicable;

Submit payment requests to donor, as required;

Ensure adequate and smooth cash flow; cash count and clearance of petty cash balances;

Ensure that internal control systems are in place in field sites;

Maintain frequent communication with Program Staff, Finance and Field office Finance / Admin staff to ensure finance activities and objectives are communicated clearly;

ork with program and logistics staff to ensure the coordination of programs are within budgeted targets;

Interface with service providers on service delivery, invoicing andprocessing of payments.

Qualifications and Skills

A university degree in Accounting or Business Administration;

At least five years’ experience working in finance in an international NGO context;

In-depth knowledge of USAID programmatic, compliance and reporting requirements; knowledge of other donors such as OFDA, ECHO and UN agencies would be an asset;

Prior experience in working in a consortium of NGOs and a multidisciplinary team is an asset;

Proven ability to write financial reports and conduct presentations by clearly formulating/articulating positions on issues and defending recommendations;