IRC Service Mapping Officer Jobs in Kenya
IRC Service Mapping Officer Jobs in Kenya
Job Description Signpost is an innovative digital initiative providing the humanitarian community with a platform to reach refugees, asylum seekers and crisis-affected communities around the world with accessible information.
Signpost programming will take a holistic approach to address information needs in Kakuma, Hagadera (Dabaab) and Nairobi.
Signpost is a useful information resource for people in need fosters more in-depth community, more trust, and, most importantly, more utility for its users.
Job Overview
IRC is seeking a Service Mapping Officer, based in Nairobi under the direct supervision of the Signpost Project Manager and will support the Signpost teams in Nairobi, Hagadera and Kakuma refugee camps.
The Service Mapping Officer will ensure the service mapping on assistance and services provided by local, national, International National Organizations (INGOs) and United Nations agencies is updated and shared with the teams in Nairobi, Kakuma and Hagadera to disseminate regular up-to-date and accurate information.
This will include the design and implementation of referral and service mapping guidance and contribution to report writing, and capacity-building activities as requested.
Major Responsibilities
Consult service providers on available services and contribute to the design of service mapping and referral tools**
Provide support and mentorship to the protection needs assessors on quality referrals and ensure regular follow up.
Update information in the service maps and referral directory on a regular basis and share with key personnel
Establish referral pathways regularly connect with local, national, International National Organizations (INGOs) and United Nations agencies on referral pathways
Supervise referrals, develop, and implement action plans to address emerging referral gaps
Improve capacity of staff to conduct safe
referrals to relevant service providers
Contribute to the design and implementation of information campaigns based on needs
Equip four moderators with updated information on available humanitarian assistance, services, referrals, and emerging information
Contribute to report writing.
Job Requirements
Work Experience:
Approximately 3 years of meaningful experience, including one year implementing humanitarian protection programs
Report writing
Demonstrated experience working with forced migrants (refugees, asylum seekers) and refugee hosting communities
Higher Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. Social work, Sociology, Psychology, Law)
Advanced English language skills, oral and written
Experience in humanitarian coordination for managing service maps and referrals.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as, an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications
Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to prioritize and deliver on time
Strong analytic problem-solving skills
Ability to work both independently and in a dynamic, cross-functional team
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with partners at all levels
Working Environment
Standard office work environment, with extensive travel to Kakuma and Dadaab.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; IRC Service Mapping Officer Jobs in Kenya
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