Jobs in the humanitarian field

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Kenya Red Cross Society is one of the largest humanitarian organizations in Kenya. Our mission is to timely, effectively, and innovatively deliver humanitarian services with respect, in solidarity and accountability to our stakeholders, our communities and affected populations. The Society is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the following position: Position Title: Countr...

This position leads the Global Humanitarian Surge function which provides surge capacity deployment services for Responses and Field Offices across the WV Partnership. This role works with relevant focal points at GC, RO, FO and SO functions in identification, vetting and developing surge staff in preparedness for Emergency deployments.This enables the timely scale up and continuity of WV respons...

Mercy Corps is a global humanitarian aid agency engaged in transitional environments that have experienced some sort of shock: natural disaster, economic collapse, or conflict. General Position Summary The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Assistant will work as part of the county M&E team responsible for program quality assurance, accountability, documentation and learning. They will be involved i...

Islamic Relief Worldwide is an international humanitarian organisation that provides development programs and humanitarian relief around the globe, regardless of race, political affiliation, gender or belief. Reporting To: Procurement and Logistics Manager Key Objective: To assist the field Office in project input acquisition, receipt, dispatch and filing of documents in compliance to IR Procurem...

Mà decins sans frontià res (MSF) or Doctors Without Borders, is an international humanitarian-aid non-governmental organization (NGO) and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, best known for its projects in war-torn regions and developing countries facing endemic diseases. Objective of the Position: In close collaboration with the HoM/Emco and the Medical Department, defining and implementing the medical s...

World Vision is an international Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation working in almost 100 countries world-wide to create lasting change in the lives of children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Summary This position leads the Global Humanitarian Surge function which provides surge capacity deployment services for Responses and Field Offices across ...

FEWS NET, the Famine Early Warning Systems Network, is a leading provider of early warning and analysis on acute food insecurity. Created in 1985 by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) after devastating famines in East and West Africa, FEWS NET provides objective, evidence-based analysis to help government decision-makers and relief agencies plan for and respond to humanitarian cr...

Medecins Sans Frontieres Switzerland Kenya Mission MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need based in Dagahaley and Mombasa County. Job Title: Medical Doctor Work Location: Dagahaley Refugee Camp, Garissa County Duration: Fixed term Start Date: As soon as possible The position is open to Kenyan nationals only. The selecte...

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. With 165 member states, a further 8 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing servic...

Program / Department SummaryMercy Corps exists to alleviate poverty, suffering, and oppression and works to build secure, productive, and just communities. Mercy Corps is currently operational in 17 countries in Africa including Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Sudan, Somalia,...

Program / Department Summary Mercy Corps exists to alleviate poverty, suffering, and oppression and works to build secure, productive, and just communities. Mercy Corps is currently operational in 17 countries in Africa including Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Sudan, Somalia...

World Vision is an international Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation working in almost 100 countries world-wide to create lasting change in the lives of children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. About Job The Response Director RD (Country Program Director) has primary responsibility for leading and directing the response from strategy to implementat...

The Deputy Regional Director, Operations (DRD-O) is a senior leader providing significant strategic support to Mercy Corps country offices in the region. They work closely with the Regional Director (RD), Country Directors, as well as Finance, Supply Chain, Safety & Security and Human Resources focal points to improve coordination of global support functions. They will collaborate with the Region...

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organisation founded in 1956 that works in more than 30 countries throughout the world. Overall purpose of the role: Under the technical supervision of the Project Coordinator, the Community Engagement Facilitator (CEF) will play an important role in the accountability and transparency of contributing to the field le...

Purpose of the roleUnder the guidance and general supervision of theChief of Education(P4), the Education Specialist, (P3) supports the development and preparation of the Education programmes and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting the progress of education programmes/projects within the country programme. The Specialist provides technical guidance and...

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIESProvide direct technical implementation support through visits to emergency and existing nutrition projects (for emergencies, scale up, project opening and quality improvement)Assess the quality of nutritional and nursing care linked to nutrition, fluid management, triage, patient documentation, and standard IPC precautions Support mortality and morbidity reviews in our opera...

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organisation founded in 1956 that works in more than 30 countries throughout the world. Overall purpose of the role: The responsibility of the Project Assistant is to support an Economic Inclusion and Social Protection 3 years funded project by BPRM in Nairobi county and hopefully in its expansion to Nakuru and Momba...

Kenya Red Cross Society is one of the largest humanitarian organizations in Kenya. Our mission is to timely, effectively, and innovatively deliver humanitarian services with respect, in solidarity and accountability to our stakeholders, our communities and affected populations. Purpose: To provide support to the DRC country team and coordinate with country Office in managing overall finance, budg...

Nursing jobs in Kenya. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work i...

Purpose of the role Under the guidance and general supervision of the Chief of Education (P4), the Education Specialist, (P3) supports the development and preparation of the Education programmes and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting the progress of education programmes/projects within the country programme. The Specialist provides technical guidance ...

Purpose of the PostThe Malaria Vaccines Introduction and Rollout is an integral part of and contributes to the efforts of the Universal Health Coverage/Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases (UHC/UCN) cluster in the WHO African region. The cluster's strategic agenda aims to reduce the burden of diseases in the WHO African Region by guiding disease control initiatives, leveraging analytics for...

Under the guidance of the Global Lead, ADAP, and in close coordination with the PG Humanitarian Action focal points, and the Emergency Operations Division (EMOPS), the Adolescent Development Manager will be responsible for strengthening adolescent and youth components of UNICEF humanitarian and peacebuilding contexts. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have to Support coordination...

Under the guidance of the Global Lead, ADAP, and in close coordination with the PG Humanitarian Action focal points, and the Emergency Operations Division (EMOPS), the Adolescent Development Manager will be responsible for strengthening adolescent and youth components of UNICEF humanitarian and peacebuilding contexts.To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have to Support coordination,...

POSITION BACKGROUNDThe Advisor works with and reports to the International Operations and Humanitarian Representation Coordinator (IOHRC) in the coordination of the RIOD platform;The IOHRC and the Advisor collaborate to ensure that the RIOD platform fulfills its role and responsibilities. The Advisor will be in charge of drafting the RIOD's agenda and outcomes, will follow up on the implementatio...