Organization: IRC – International Rescue Committee
Location: Lodwar | Nairobi | Kakuma
Grade: Volunteer – Volunteer
Occupational Groups:
Environment
Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
Volunteerism
Closing Date:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 50 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives. The IRC has been working in Kenya since 1992, providing crucial services across the two refugee camps, Dadaab and Kakuma, and a number of counties (Garissa, Turkana, West Pokot, Samburu, Kajiado, Lamu and Nairobi) implementing programs in the sectors of health, nutrition, governance & rights, women’s protection & empowerment, Economic Recovery and Development, as well as providing emergency response through a network of field offices and a range of institutional and community-based partnerships.
Job Purpose/Objective
The position holder will support in implementation, monitoring, and engagement with project partners on WASH interventions. They will also support in the community engagement and mobilization for all activities both water supply and hygiene.
Main Responsibilities
The Volunteer shall provide necessary support to the WASH Officer -sanitation and hygiene to design, plan and implement technical WASH/environmental health assessments and studies such as household level questionnaires, focus group discussions, site visits and meetings with key members of community. She/he will ensure that an engagement approach to working with communities, the local authorities, partners & other collaborators is employed, and all activities are carried out in a way that upholds IRC values, is sensitive to community needs and promotes the full and equal participation of women, men, children, youth, people with disability and special interest groups.
Primary Responsibilities include:
Project Planning and Design
Support in the planning, Design, and follow up on the environmental health, community hygiene and sanitation initiatives.
Support in the project assessments and proposal development for potential sanitation and hygiene promotions.
Project Implementation
Ensure community mobilization in all field activities related to environmental, hygiene and sanitation are conducted.
Support in the implementation of the hygiene and sanitation promotion activities according to the approved donor guidelines and humanitarian standards.
Support in the preparation and conducting of training for WMCs, other Community structures (SMCs, CHWs, CHEWs, Youth Groups) and local authorities.
In consultation with WASH Hygiene officer plan, coordinate and evaluate the distribution of all hygiene supplies.
Project Monitoring and Evaluation
Support in timely delivery of projects activities.
Ensure that up to date project documents are in place including approved work plans, log frame, detailed project implementation plan, distribution lists.
Support in the documentation and filing of minutes, lessons learnt and good practices during project meetings, community meetings and trainings.
In consultation with MEAL, conduct all quantitative and qualitative assessments, KAP surveys, and follow-up assessments with concrete feedback findings.
Fundraising and Networking
Support in the development of technically sound proposals.
Coordination and Collaboration
Support in the coordination with the relevant County Government ministries and departments, Community based organizations, Faith based organizations and NGOs and other relevant departments in providing technical support and assistance to WASH activities.
Under the guidance of the WASH officer – sanitation and hygiene contribute towards strengthening of integration of WASH programming with the other key IRC program Sectors.
Assist in follow up on WASH support functions including procurements, quality control of materials delivered by suppliers, logistics plan.
Reporting
Submit Weekly (or when necessary) written reports.
Support in the development of monthly, quarterly, semi- annual and end of projects reports in accordance with donors’ and IRC Kenya requirements.
Support in the development, monitoring and evaluation WASH project indicators and standards.
Maintain an up-to-date activity tracking tool (soft copies and hard copies) of all water supply, hygiene, and sanitation related activities.
Actively participate in inter-sectoral activities.
Support WASH department in other tasks, roles and, responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
Degree/Diploma in environmental health sciences, Nursing, community development, social development, public health, clinical medicine, or related field.
A minimum of one year experience working/programming in the respective field.
Required Experience & Competencies:
Minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience in the respective fields of work.
Valid registration with relevant professional bodies.
Experience in people engagement approaches, participatory approaches.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with a team.
Good computer application skills (MS-Office)
Standards of Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equity. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons.
Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other encouraging benefits and allowances.
Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
Disclaimer:
Please take note that International Rescue Committee (IRC) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes.
Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.