Wednesday, October 19, 2011

TROCAIRE KENYA JOBS - DRR COORDINATOR, PROGRAMME MANAGER, HUMANITARIAN PROJECT OFFICER, REPORTING OFFICER

Trócaire Horn & East Africa Regional Office (HEARO) seeks to fill the following positions within in its
Regional Programme.
Trócaire is an Irish Catholic development organization, which works in solidarity with local
development actors in over 30 countries throughout the developing world.
All positions are Nairobi Based unless otherwise indicated

KENYA RECOVERY / DRR COORDINATOR
Purpose:
Working with the Kenya Livelihoods and Humanitarian team, the successful candidate will coordinate
Trócaire’s portfolio of work in humanitarian response, DRR (Disaster Risk Reduction) and Livelihoods,
ensuring that programme work with partners is harmonized and that interventions effectively target
the poor and vulnerable.
Requirements
• MA in Development Studies, Agriculture, or equivalent field
• Proven technical ability across the humanitarian, DRR, Livelihoods sector
• Minimum 3 years experience of working with local partner organizations in delivering
development results
• Experience of managing large multi-donor budgets
Please send your application letter, including an updated CV not exceeding 4 pages indicating and
names of three referees one of whom must be current or previous supervisor to:
Application Procedure:
If you meet the criteria herein please submit a CV (max 3 pages) and covering letter to
the

Regional HR Officer,
Trócaire,
P.O. Box 66300, 00800,
Westland’s, Nairobi,
or email to: hr@trocaire.or.ke
by Friday 21st October 2011
Please include contact number, present salary, and contact details for three referees (including
current or most recent supervisor).
Trócaire is an equal opportunity employer
Only short listed candidates will be contacted

KENYA COUNTRY PROGRAMME MANAGER
Purpose:
Working with programme staff, the successful candidate will oversee the ongoing development of the

Kenya country programme (Governance; Livelihoods; HIV; Gender; Humanitarian) and effectively
manage and motivate programme personnel.
Requirements
• MA in Development Studies, International Development or equivalent field
• At least three years experience in a senior management position
• Evidence of managing and motivating development professionals and delivering programme
results
• Experience of organizational representation to donors and delegations
• Sound financial management skills
Please send your application letter, including an updated CV not exceeding 4 pages indicating and
names of three referees one of whom must be current or previous supervisor to:

Application Procedure:
If you meet the criteria herein please submit a CV (max 3 pages) and covering letter to the
Regional HR Officer,
Trócaire,
P.O. Box 66300, 00800,
Westland’s, Nairobi,
or email to: hr@trocaire.or.ke
by Friday 21st October 2011
Please include contact number, present salary, and contact details for three referees (including
current or most recent supervisor).
Trócaire is an equal opportunity employer
Only short listed candidates will be contacted

KENYA HUMANITARIAN PROJECT OFFICER
Purpose:
The successful candidate will support the ongoing humanitarian response in Kenya, working closely
with programme partners in saving lives and safeguarding livelihoods.
Requirements
• BA in Development Studies, International Development or equivalent field
• Strong technical ability in delivering humanitarian programming and results
• Proven ability to work with local partner organization to ensure programme delivery
• Excellent programme administration skills
Please send your application letter, including an updated CV not exceeding 4 pages indicating and
names of three referees one of whom must be current or previous supervisor to:
Application Procedure:

If you meet the criteria herein please submit a CV (max 3 pages) and covering letter to the
Regional HR Officer,
Trócaire,
P.O. Box 66300, 00800,
Westland’s, Nairobi,
or email to: hr@trocaire.or.ke
by Friday 21st October 2011
Please include contact number, present salary, and contact details for three referees (including
current or most recent supervisor).
Trócaire is an equal opportunity employer
Only short listed candidates will be contacted

REPORTING OFFICER
6 months position
Purpose:
The successful candidate will present timely and high quality reports according to donor
requirements and Trócaire internal policies
Requirements:
• Degree in social studies, communications/journalism or a relevant subject
• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar position, preferably with an international NGO
• Experience supporting communication work in complex and politically sensitive
environments, with strong writing and analytical skills
• Proven track record of high quality donor reports and case studies
• Knowledge of Somalia is desirable

Please send your application letter, including an updated CV not exceeding 4 pages indicating and
names of three referees one of whom must be current or previous supervisor to:
Application Procedure:
If you meet the criteria herein please submit a CV (max 3 pages) and covering letter to the
Regional HR Officer,
Trócaire,
P.O. Box 66300, 00800,
Westland’s, Nairobi,
or email to: hr@trocaire.or.ke
by Friday 21st October 2011
Please include contact number, present salary, and contact details for three referees (including
current or most recent supervisor).
Trócaire is an equal opportunity employer
Only short listed candidates will be contacted