Center for Victims of Torture Jobs in Kenya

Center for Victims of Torture Field Coordinator Jobs in Kenya


Location– Kakuma


Organization: The Center for Victims of Torture works toward a future in which torture ceases to exist and its victims have hope for a new life.

  • We are an international nonprofit dedicated to healing survivors of torture.

  • We provide direct care for those who have been tortured, train partners around the world who can prevent and treat torture, and advocate for human rights and an end to torture.

  • We are headquartered in Minnesota with offices in Africa and the Middle East. In Kenya we have offices and clinics in Nairobi and Dadaab.

    Required Qualifications and Experience

  • A Bachelor’ degree in international development, Social sciences / Humanities / business administration, human resource or related area.
  • At least 5 years in field experience within a Humanitarian NGO/Agency in the same or similar position.
  • Experience of working and living in a harsh climate and security threat area.
  • Ability to work in an isolated and rapidly evolving humanitarian emergency setting that is lacking amenities.
  • Experience working in a refugee camp setting highly desirable.
  • Proven track record of experience in leading and managing successive programs in Kenya
  • Hands on experience in managing staff in informal locations and strong human resource management skills in general
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing security measures.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop,
    monitor and maintain logistics and procurement systems.
  • Excellent mobiliser who can forge positive alliance and collaboration with the community leaders, partners, and other stakeholders.
  • Effective verbal, written, presentation and listening communications skills including report writing.
  • Excellent financial management skills, including financial analysis, planning and prioritization.
  • Can multi-task effectively, with ability to meet strict deadlines.
  • Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment, with demonstrated success in problem-solving, collaboration and working with or, managing cross-cultural teams.
  • Experience working for an Organization with US funded grants, preferably BPRM/USAID or UN multilateral funders.
  • Knowledge of Psychology and Psychosocial concepts a plus.
  • Fluent in English and Swahili is highly desirable.

    How to Apply:

    Interested candidates should submit CV and a cover letter indicating three professional referees and their contacts (both email and telephone) to cvtkenyajobs@gmail.com

    The subject line of your application should be ‘Field Coordinator - Kakuma’

    Closing Date: 10th August 2017

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