Program Support Officer Vacancy Kenya Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Somalia / Kenya

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Somalia / Kenya is a two Country Program with four field offices in Dadaab (Kenya), Hargeisa (Somaliland), Bossaso (Puntland) and Mogadishu (South Central).

NRC has been present in Somaliland since early 2004 and expanded to Puntland in 2006, Mogadishu and Dadaab in 2007.

In a short time NRC established Education, Shelter / Sanitation, Distribution and Camp Management projects for IDPs, refugees and local population in Somalia and Kenya.

NRC also has a coordination office in Nairobi, Kenya that was established in 2006.

Position Vacant: Program Support Officer

Reporting to: Area Program Support Coordinator

Duty Station: Dadaab

Duration of Contract: ASAP to 31st December 2012 (with possible extension)

Main Responsibilities include:

•Supervise and manage program support staff and all support activities in the field site.
•Ensure timely production and collection of work plans and reports of sector staff.
•Represent NRC in coordination and planning meetings as necessary.
•Prepare timely narrative reports as required.
•Maintain inventory and provide stock management of all NRC equipment, property, vehicles and furniture.
•Set up indicators and ensure adequate monitoring and evaluation of field site support activities.
•Assist in identification and supervision of the purchase and procurement of all project related materials.
•Plan and maintain logistical support for NRC field operations, including delivery of all supplies to and from all project sites.
Required skills and qualifications:

•Diploma in Business Administration or any other relevant field.
•At least 3 years of relevant working experience.
•Demonstrated organization and planning skills.
•Team player with strong leadership skills.
•Computer proficiency in MS Office Suite
•Excellent communication skills (Spoken and Written) including the ability to explain and present technical information.
•Fluency in English, both oral and written.
•Accurate and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Deadline for Applications: 11th October 2011

Applications should be submitted to:

Norwegian Refugee Council, 
P O Box 21211-00100 
Nairobi, Kenya

Email Address: recruitment_nb@som.nrc.no

Or

Norwegian Refugee Council, 
Dadaab Field Office
P O Box 05, Dadaab

Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Norwegian Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer, with no discrimination in terms of sex, age, religion, ethnic origin or political affiliation.