Emergency Manager

Location: Valley

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 in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities.

A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Job Purpose/Objective The Emergency Manager will be responsible in leading and supporting in the implementation of the Crisis response within the country program. S/he will work closely with the emergency Coordinator to ensure appropriate response to emergencies we may encounter, monitoring the identified Crisis triggers and launching a response to those triggers, working with partners, work in close coordination with the sector leads, Grants and Partnership teams and Consortium Partners.

Main Responsibilities The Emergency Manager will provide oversight in the delivery of DRR and EMERGENCY RESPONSE projects, identify strategic partners and develop an appropriate implementation strategy that ensures access to both safe water and hygiene/sanitation services. She/he will ensure that an engagement approach to working with communities and the local authorities, other partners is employed, and all activities are carried out in a way that upholds IRC core values, is sensitive to community needs and promotes the full and equal participation of women, men, children, youth, people with disabilities and special interest groups.

Primary responsibilities include:

Project planning and design

Spearhead rapid/field needs assessment including Baseline surveys in emergency response activities and determining most technically appropriate water supply and sanitation options.

Lead in the design and development of relevant specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Emergency response initiatives.

Develop and implement an appropriate and effective strategy in consultation with other emergency response staff and field managers.

Support in the identification of and planning for disaster and project risks.

Ensure that all projects are aligned to the country strategy and priority areas.

Project implementation

Manage the emergency response projects to meet the project objectives within the approved budgets and time limit.

Continuously monitor and supervise emergency response activities, overseeing the technical design, execution, and evaluation of progress.

Review and approval of tender documents including technical specifications, bill of quantities, drawings, and terms of reference.

Ensure integration of DRR, beneficiary participation and accountability mechanisms in all aspects of the project.

Ensure effective and efficient management of project contracts for third party entities including consultants, contractors, and suppliers.

Build and maintain a good working relationship with contractors, partners, stakeholders and clients.

Project monitoring and evaluation

In consultation with MEAL develop a robust monitoring and evaluation framework within the required standards.

Supervise emergency response activities in strict adherence to agreed SOPs, IRC Kenya policies, Kenya government regulations and standards, the donor’s guideline, and the humanitarian standards.

Ensure timely delivery of projects activities including payments to suppliers, consultants, and contractors.

Ensure that up to date project documents are in place including approved work plans, log frame, risk matrix, detailed project implementation plan and financial forecasts.

Ensure water safety and disaster risk management plans for the water supply projects are in place.

Fundraising and networking

Develop new proposals, linked to the country SAP, in consultation with the relevant managers.

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