Since its inception in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (IRC)  has been a global leader in emergency response and providing durable  solutions for conflict- and crisis affected populations.
The IRC  launched programs in Kenya in the immediate aftermath of the  post-election crisis, and has initiated activities that support women  and girls in the Dadaab refugee camps through a variety of activities  including health and GBV prevention and response programming.
IRC  is currently preparing a proposal in response to a USAID-funded request  for applications to expand the presence of GBV prevention and response  programming throughout Kenya and support the development of peace  networks and platforms for women to be effectively involved in decision  making and take leadership of their country.
Applications are requested from qualified persons for the following positions:
The Technical Advisor/Director
The  Technical Advisor/Director will be responsible for overall project  management, supervision, administration, and implementation of project  objectives including granting and procurement activities.
Additionally,  the Technical Advisor/Director will be the overall lead for the  project, ensuring programmatic quality and adherence to best practice  throughout project implementation.
For a detailed Job Description and person specification, send an email to jobs3@kenya.theirc.org
The National Program Coordinator
The  National Program Coordinator will provide regular on-site monitoring  visits, and continuous remote support to the teams working throughout  the country to ensure that all interventions are technically sound, take  into account international best practices, and appropriate in meeting  the needs of GBV survivors in relevant communities.
For a detailed Job Description and person specification, send an email to jobs4@kenya.theirc.org
The Gender and Conflict Coordinator
The  Gender and Conflict Coordinator will advise the Women’s Peace Campaign  Project and related staff, including IRC country management, on issues  related to gender and conflict ensuring that prevention and mitigation  strategies are put in place at all levels of program implementation.
For a detailed Job Description and person specification, send an email to jobs1@kenya.theirc.org
The Capacity Building/Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
The  Capacity Building/Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will be  responsible for working with Kenya NGOs and CBOs on GBV and gender  issues, providing on-site capacity building, mentoring, and training as  needed and requested by partners.
For a detailed Job Description and person specification, send an email to jobs2@kenya.theirc.org
All  interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter and an  updated CV (Do not attach Certificates) to the following email address:  hr@kenya.theirc.org by January 14, 2011.
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IRC  is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the  basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin,  religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or  disability.