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Church of Sweden Senior Coordinator for the East Africa Refugee Response Jobs in Kenya
IntroductionThe Church of Sweden response to humanitarian crises is carried out within the Humanitarian Programme which is designed to respond to rapid onset emergencies as well as protracted and complex crises, in partnership with the ACT Alliance. The humanitarian interventions within this programme are underpinned by actions and activities that support and strengthen the psychosocial wellbeing of crises-affected communities, aimed at building individual and communities’ resilience after a crisis. This approach emphasises the importance of fostering a sense of hope, dignity, mental and social well-being and a sense of normality for people affected by disaster. An important part of the Humanitarian Programme is the sub- programme East Africa Refugee Response, which comprises refugee interventions in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan and Uganda. The Senior Coordinator for the East Africa Refugee Response will provide thematic and programmatic support to the involved partners and contribute to the overall development of the programme.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and support linkages within the East Africa Refugee Response
Support and initiate knowledge sharing initiatives and capacity building initiatives
Results based monitoring and reporting, including financial reporting
Working together with the Humanitarian Unit in Uppsala to assess the programme and take an active role in strategy development
Produce regional situation updates and analysis and monitoring
reports
Ensure regular monitoring visits to the project sites and travelling within the region.
Represent the Church of Sweden with implementing partners, government, and donor entities.
Qualifications
Advanced academic degree in a relevant field e.g. humanitarian action, development studies, political science
A minimum of 3 years of relevant professional working experience from humanitarian assistance or development cooperation, out of which at least 1 year work experience from the field, preferably the East Africa region
Good knowledge of the global humanitarian system
Excellent programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills
Good knowledge and experience of Results Based Management and systems for quality and accountability
Analytical and strategic skills
Excellent command in English
Accomplished security training
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 12th January, 2018
For more information and job application details, see; Church of Sweden Senior Coordinator for the East Africa Refugee Response Jobs in Kenya
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