Wednesday 20 January 2010

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Employment Opportunities

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent, humanitarian non-governmental organization which provides assistance, protection and durable solutions to refugees and internally displaced persons worldwide.

NRC Kenya/Somalia Program runs education, Sheller and protection activities in Dadaab North Eastern Kenya and in three locations in Somalia. i.e. Puntland, Somaliland and South Central Somalia.

NRC invites applications for the following positions:

Position Vacant: Training Officer
Duty Station: Dadaab-Kenya, with extensive travel to project sites
Reporting to: Project Manager
Duration: February – December 2010

Main tasks & Responsibilities
• Design and implement ‘Learning needs assessments’ for each sector and identified target group
• Supervise the implementation of all trainings for refugee and host community members, local authorities and NRC staff
• In liaison with departmental heads and Project Managers ensure that financial, administration and logistic requirements, policies, procedures connected to the planning, preparation and implementation of trainings are met
• Provide required project and progress reports, both narrative and financial, to the respective Project Manager
Required Qualifications:
• University Degree or equivalent Higher Diploma in Education, Social and Development Studies
• At least 5 years experience working as Trainer of Trainers/Trainer
• TOT certificate from a recognised training institute
• Proven ability to use MS Office software (especially Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Language: Fluency in written and spoken English is essential; fluency in Somali or Kiswahili is highly desirable
Position Vacant: Finance Assistant
Duty Station: Dadaab-Kenya, with extensive travel to project sites
Reporting to: Finance Coordinator
Duration: February – December 2010 with possibility of extension

Main Responsibilities & Tasks
• Handle petty cash and record all movements of cash into cash record form
• Verification of supporting documents and preparation of payment vouchers
• Do end of month reconciliation of Dadaab bank accounts and cashboxes
• Accurate maintenance of all NRC financial/accounting papers and transactions
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date filing of financial documents
Required Qualifications:
• Diploma /Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Business Administration ,or any related field is a requirement
• Two to four years of experience in this job or similar with UN agency or INGO
• Proven ability to use MS Office software (especially Word, Excel)
Position Vacant: Admin Assistant - Catering & Housekeeping
Duty Station: Dadaab-Kenya, with extensive travel to project sites
Reporting to: Human resource & administrative Officer
Duration: February – December 2010 with possibility of extension

Main Responsibilities & Tasks
• Ensure catering and accommodation services in NRC Dadaab meet the required standards
• Monitor the usage of all accommodation and kitchen supplies and facilitate preparation of documentation for replenishment
• Ensure efficient organization and management in the planning, preparation and delivery of meals and other food requirements in the NRC compounds
• Supervise and train the cooks and cleaners to ensure that adequate standards of hygiene and efficiency are adhered to
• Provide required progress reports relating to catering and housekeeping
Required Qualifications:
• Diploma/Degree in catering, home economics, food & beverage, housekeeping or any related field is a requirement
• Relevant training/experience in administration will be an added an advantage
• Three years relevant experience in catering & housekeeping in a humanitarian organization, hotel, or related area is a requirement
If you meet the above requirements, please send a cover letter including your CV, Copies of Academic Credentials, contacts of three referees and daytime telephone numbers to the address below by, Thursday 28th of January, 2010.

Please quote the job title on the subject heading or envelope.

NRC – Chaka Place, 3rd Floor
P.O. Box 21211 00100 GPO
Nairobi, Kenya

Or e-mail to: nrc_nb @ som.nrc.no

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Norwegian Refugee Council is an equal-opportunity employer, with no discrimination in terms of sex, age, religion, ethnic origin or political affiliation

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