IRC Program and Awards Advisor Jobs 2023 – Kenya NGO Jobs

IRC Program and Awards Advisor Jobs 2023 – Kenya NGO Jobs.

IRC Kenya looking for “Program and Awards Advisor”.

Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree may apply on or before 15 May 2023.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization. Founded in 1933 as the International Relief Association, at the request of Albert Einstein, and changing its name in 1942 after amalgamating with the similar Emergency Rescue Committee, the IRC provides emergency aid and long-term assistance to refugees and those displaced by war, persecution, or natural disaster.

IRC Program and Awards Advisor Jobs 2023

The IRC has published a job vacancy announcement on 28 April 2023 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Program and Awards Advisor to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Recruiter International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Position Program and Awards Advisor
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Country Kenya
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification Bachelor’s degree
Experience Required Five years
Application Deadline 15 May 2023

IRC Job Vacancy 2023

The Purpose of the Role: The Program and Awards Advisor plays a vital role within the Regional Program and Award Support Team overseeing an award portfolio of humanitarian relief and post-crisis recovery programs. The Program and Awards Advisor liaises with country programs, HQ departments and donor contacts to ensure high quality guidance and support to country offices throughout the award lifecycle.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Oversee a portfolio of awards for the Central Africa region, comprising Burundi, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Tanzania. Main donors in portfolio will include USAID, BHA, PRM, GAC, and UN donors, but may also include other donors as assigned.
  • Serve as the first point of contact for country office Grants and Partnerships teams and provide guidance and support on matters related to donor compliance and communication, project management (e.g. project cycle meetings), OTIS and partnerships (PEERS).
  • Participate in in regular meetings with country offices to provide support and collaborate with country program teams on issues related to donor compliance, submissions of reports and other post award deliverables, and/or monitoring/awards management.
  • Guide country offices in managing partnerships with local or international partners, ensuring that IRC’s Partnership Excellence for Equality and Results System (PEERS) is being followed, review and process sub-grant/partnership agreements in alignment with PEERS, and coordinate with the compliance team in supporting compliant and effective partnerships as needed.
  • Review agreements and lead negotiation of award terms and conditions with donor counterparts in alignment with internal processes.

Qualification & Experience:

  • Five years of progressive work experience in award management or business development with donors such as USAID/BHA, the U.S. Department of State/PRM and UN agencies
  • Two years of international field experience highly desirable, familiarity with countries in the region preferred
  • Project management experience preferred
  • Financial analysis skills preferred
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience in speaking on relevant issues with internal and external audiences
  • Proven ability to effectively manage relationships (e.g., with internal actors, peers, donors)
  • Effective people management skills: ability to lead staff and promote productivity in a pleasant work environment
  • Proven ability to manage multiple and complex tasks and thrive under pressure
  • Solid organizational and creative problem-solving skills: ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced multi-tasking team environment
  • Good computer skills
  • Fluency in English and French, both spoken and written

Other Details

  • Contract Type: Full Time
  • Selection Process: Interview
  • Salary: negotiable
  • Application Process: Online

How to Apply IRC Program and Awards Advisor Jobs 2023

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The Closing Date: 15 May 2023

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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