Danish Refugee Council - Communications Intern Job in Nairobi Kenya

Communications Intern
 

Regional Office, Nairobi
 

Background
 

DRC Horn of Africa & Yemen (HOAY) is a fast growing regional programme within the Danish Refugee Council. 

Initial humanitarian aid activities in the region were launched in Somaliland in 1997, and later, in 2005, a regional office was established in Nairobi as a coordination hub for the region, namely Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia and Yemen. 

DRC HOYA is further engaged in activities in the Great Lakes Region through the Great Lakes Civil Society Project based in in Nairobi, where the regional office is also hosting the Regional Mixed Migration Secretariat (RMMS). 

Today, more than 540 employees work with DRC HOAY, of which the vast majority is local staff. DRC HOAY activities are funded by internal donors and governments, as well as through means from national collections in Denmark.
 

Purpose
 

The needs for strengthened internal and external communication and information sharing have become increasingly imminent with the organizational growth and expanded activities throughout the region. 

The position as regional information and communications adviser was established in 2011 with the objective of developing a regional communications strategy and activities in support of this. 

The production of internal and external publications, press releases, and other information material are among ongoing activities and more initiatives are expected to be launched during 2012. 

The communications intern will be involved in work related to research, drafting and facilitating these initiatives, as well as dissemination of publications and other practical tasks.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake desk research on topics related to the DRC internal monthly update
• Research and drafting of articles and fact sheets for various DRC publications and platforms
• Develop case stories for use on DRC communications platforms
• Dissemination of publications
• Assist in administrative tasks

Reporting Arrangements
 

Reports to Regional Information & Communications Advisor.
 

Duration: Starts in June 2012, for 3 months with possibility of extension to 6 months
 

General
 

Commitments: DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability committments. 

All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework into the work of DRC – learn more on www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html
 

Person Specifications

• Educational background within Journalism/Graphic design
• Experience in writing of journalistic products – articles, case stories
• Experience with layout and graphic design
• Proactive self-starter and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Flexible, enthusiastic and willingness to learn from others.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• An understanding of humanitarian issues in the Horn of Africa region.

Application and CV
 

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post. 

Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered.
 

CV-only applications will not be considered.
 

Please forward the application and CV, in English and marked “Communications Intern” to intern@drchoa.org no later than 31 May, 2012.

Trócaire - Somalia Policy, Advocacy & Communications Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Somalia Country Programme

Trócaire is an Irish non-profit relief and development agency head-quartered in Ireland. Trócaire works in solidarity with local development actors in over 28 countries to bring about positive and lasting change. 

Trócaire Horn and East Africa Regional Office in Nairobi is responsible for 5 countries namely Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan and Uganda. 

In Somalia, Trócaire is implementing health, nutrition and education programmes in South- Central Somalia.

Trócaire Somalia Country Programme intends to advertise the following positions:
 

Policy, Advocacy & Communications Officer
 

The position:
 

The role is to develop and manage Trócaire Somalia advocacy strategies towards the different stakeholders as well as to prepare and edit different written publications.
 

Competencies:

• Masters degree in a relevant subject.
• At least five years’ experience of working with an international organization.
• Experience of delivering advocacy work in complex and politically sensitive environments.
• Ability to analyze and summarize complex issues clearly for different audiences.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Computer competency in main Windows applications.
• Familiarity with global justice, development conflict, peace building, human rights, humanitarian advocacy issues and IHL. Knowledge of the Somalia socio-economic, political and humanitarian environment is desirable.
• Knowledge of Irish/European government and institutions and policies relating to Somalia is essential.

All positions require a proficiency in both written and oral English; strong organizational skills, with the ability to plan, organize and implement various activities within an agreed time and must have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
 

Please send your application letter, including an updated CV not exceeding 4 pages indicating the names of three referees one of whom must be current or previous supervisor to:
 

The HR and Administration Manager, 

P.O Box 66300 – 00800 Nairobi, 

Or by e-mail to hr@trocaire.or.ke. 

Email applications must include the job title in the subject line.
 

Closing date for application: 7th June 2012.

Trócaire - Finance Officer Job in Mandera Kenya

Finance Officer 

Based in Mandera with regular visits to Nairobi

The Position:
 

The Finance Officer will aim to achieve the strategic and operational goals of the programme by monitoring cash flows and trends, ensure adherence to project budgets by tracking income and expense accounts against budgets, analyzing financial data and preparing financial reports, statements, and projections and by processing the daily financial transactions of the Programme at the Mandera office level. 

Will also be expected to prepare the monthly reconciliation statements of the bank and petty cash, and ensure that transactions are fully supported, approved and properly filed in addition to coordinating programme support activities in Mandera office.
 

Competencies:

• Bachelors degree in Finance/Accounting or Business Administration, in addition to CPA (III) or ACCA Level II
• A minimum of five years experience managing budgets for donor funded projects
• Ability to prepare and present concise and accurate internal financial reports
• Strong computer skills and a working knowledge of a financial management Software

The position requires a proficiency in both written and oral English; strong organizational skills, with the ability to plan, organize and implement various activities within an agreed time and must have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
 

Please send your application letter, including an updated CV not exceeding 4 pages indicating the names of three referees one of whom must be current or previous supervisor to:
 

The HR and Administration Manager, 

P.O Box 66300 – 00800 

Nairobi

or by e-mail to hr@trocaire.or.ke. 

Email applications must include the job title in the subject line.
 

Closing date for application: 7th June 2012.

Trócaire - Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

The position:
 

The primary function of the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer is to lead Trócaire’s monitoring and evaluation of programmes by guiding, supporting and spearheading design and implementation of appropriate and effective M&E systems and procedures that meet Sphere and other minimum standards. 

The M&E Officer will support Trócaire and partner staff in creating and implementing M&E systems that lead to improved programme quality and accountability to participants of our programmes.
 

Competencies:

• Masters degree or minimum a Bachelor’s degree on related field with at least 3 years of experience in the monitoring, evaluation of development and humanitarian projects.
• Proven technical skills in data management, M&E and assessment with experience related to monitoring and evaluation of projects with a humanitarian emergency response focus is required.
• Previous experience in one or more of the following technical areas: health services delivery; health systems strengthening; child health/nutrition; education, livelihoods, or capacity building.
• Strong understanding of institutional donor rules and regulations for Quality and M&E.
• Strong computer skills and a working knowledge of statistical software.

The position requires a proficiency in both written and oral English; strong organizational skills, with the ability to plan, organize and implement various activities within an agreed time and must have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
 

Please send your application letter, including an updated CV not exceeding 4 pages indicating the names of three referees one of whom must be current or previous supervisor to:
 

The HR and Administration Manager, 

P.O Box 66300 – 00800 

Nairobi

or by e-mail to hr@trocaire.or.ke. 

Email applications must include the job title in the subject line.
 

Closing date for application: 7th June 2012.