Internship Opportunities at Kenya Red Cross Society

Internship Opportunities at Kenya Red Cross Society

Internship Opportunities at Kenya Red Cross Society. Kenya Red Cross Society is a leading humanitarian organization sustainably promoting the wellbeing, health and resilience of communities in Kenya.

Internship Opportunities at Kenya Red Cross Society

• 1. Marketing Intern
  2. Full Stack Developer Intern
  3. Graphics Designer Intern
  4. Social Media Intern
  5. Procurement & Logistics Officer
  6. Human Resorce Officer

Marketing Intern

Internship Opportunities at Kenya Red Cross Society

Full Stack Developer Intern

Internship Opportunities at Kenya Red Cross Society

Graphics Designer Intern

Internship Opportunities at Kenya Red Cross Society

Social Media Intern

Internship Opportunities at Kenya Red Cross Society

Procurement & Logistics Officer

Purpose

The purpose of the Country Logistics officer is to ensure timely and quality logistics services and procurement processes in the country.

Strategic responsibilities

1. Coordinate procurement processes in Somalia in accordance with Norwegian Red Cross standard procurement practices.
2. Logistics management, herein relevant fleet and warehouses, to enable the efficient functioning of Norwegian Red Cross offices and operations.

Operational Responsibilities

1. 1. Maintains an updated supplier database and ensures purchased goods meet international standards and local market conditions.
   2. Liaise with suppliers and service providers to ensure timely and effective delivery of goods and services to Norwegian Red Cross supported activities.
   3. Prepares request for payments ensuring the full supporting documents are in place and ensures that payment requests are signed in accordance with Norwegian Red Cross accountability matrix.
   4. Quality assures all procurement processes done through by the HNS working with Norwegian Red Cross working advance.
   5. Coordinates country-specific procurement plans and ensures timely delivery as per operational needs and donor requirements.
   6. Coordinates capacity building for Norwegian Red Cross and HNS staff on procurement processes.
   7. Facilitates implementation of procurement policies and procedures, to ensure the procurement guidelines and policies are fully understood, communicated, and locally applied.
   8. Provides consultation to Country Manager to ensure support for operational procurements.
   9. Support the improvement of procurement systems to enhance efficiency, compliance, and processes.

• 1. Monitors and assesses risks associated with logistics components of Norwegian Red Cross supported programs.
  2. Manages all fleet activities, including maintenance, and ensure compliance with driving rules and regulations.
  3. Oversees Norwegian Red Cross prepositioned goods and provides warehouse training as needed for country office staff and national society partners.
  4. Supports Norwegian Red Cross supported emergency response missions.
  5. Represents Norwegian Red Cross in logistics meetings and related matters
• Other duties as assigned.

Collaboration

• Collaborate with CO and RO staff as relevant.
• Engage with the FGU to ensure consistent accountability towards Norwegian Red Cross rules and regulations, and delivery according to deadlines.

Mission specific responsibilities

–             Contribute to CO grant review meetings with procurement updates and overview

–             Support the Somali Red Crescent Society procurement and logistics team with processes and policies as needed

–             Support the CO in finding solutions to procurement issues

–             Coordinate and collaborate with IFRC, ICRC and PNSs procurement teams when needed.

Qualifications.

• University Degree in Logistics Management, Business Administration, or equivalent professional experience in logistics management.

Skills and knowledge

• Proven track record of logistics operation management.
• Experience in medical or water and sanitation logistics for international humanitarian operations is an asset.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills in overcoming legal or operational obstacles.
• Ability to establish priorities, manage work plans, and present concise logistics operations reports, and other supporting documentation.
• Proficiency in English and at least one regional language.
• Fluency in relevant IT tools, including Microsoft Office

Personal Qualifications

• Ability to work towards achieving objectives and results.
• Ability to convince and gain acceptance.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to be solution oriented.
• Collaborates well with others and supports others in the pursuit of team goals.
• Positive attitude

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Human Resorce Officer

PURPOSE:
The HRO is responsible for Employee relations, welfare, HR data and Records. The HRO does all required data entry, updates of HR files and prepares the required documentation for managers and employees. This position has the full responsibility for the updates and changes of all data, which are inputted in Human Resources whilst ensuring that all staff in the society have been appropriately oriented and settled in.
Scope of the role

• Internal Advisor, technical expert, partner on Human Resources Issues
• Interpretation and enforcement of Human Capital Policies & employment regulations
• A member of the management team of the internal client.
• Support discussions and transfer best practices from different functions in the organization.
• Provides leadership in the people management and employee relations Issues.
• Ensure employee welfare is managed appropriately.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure all HR records are up-to-date including personal data, absenteeism and leave management.
• Develop innovative welfare programmes and ensure all staff welfare issues are dealt with in a timely manner.
• Develop and implement Health and Safety programmes.
• Support the annual performance management processes in alignment with Society practices and ensure all staff have up-to-date Job descriptions.
• Support Management on standard talent management process and ensure development and implementation of training and Performance Management.
• Keep HR Processes in full compliance with the legal, regulatory and internal frameworks.
• Ensure Discipline and Grievance handling processes are managed appropriately.
• Provide HR reports and analysis for management decision.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in any field – Human Resources discipline preferred.
• Post graduate diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution.
• 3 years’ experience as a HR generalist, management or business partner role.
• Solid expertise in HR technical proficiencies and core HR competencies with experience in coaching, employee development and driving process improvements and conducting Job Evaluations.
• Employee relations, change management and team development experience.
• Certified with IHRM or a Professional HR Body.
• Current HR Practice Licence.
• Proficiency in ICT.

Key Competencies 

• Ability to apply intensive knowledge of specific HR technical areas
• Good knowledge of the work of the Red Cross in Kenya
• Good Knowledge of programmes and Projects in the refugee operations with the ability to diagnose problems and identify and drive appropriate solutions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to Influence and interface with senior members of the business/Society
• Good Knowledge of employment laws in Kenya
• A strong sense of business ethics including the ability to appropriately handle confidential information

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