IRC Organization Design Consultant | Jobs in Kenya - 2015

Job Description

International Rescue Committee

Vacancy: Organization Design Consultant

Sector: Human Resources 

Location: Kenya  

Employee Type: Consultant

Employee Category: Not Applicable

Background: A global leader in humanitarian assistance, the International Rescue Committee works in more than 40 countries offering help and hope to refugees and others uprooted by disaster, conflict and oppression. 

The IRC has been in Kenya since 1992 providing life-saving services such as health care to refugees and vulnerable local communities. 

Currently, the IRC works in two refugee camps, Dadaab and Kakuma, supports communities in eleven counties as well as Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. 

 

Purpose of the Organization Design Consultancy: In order to strengthen our service delivery through attracting and retaining talented staff, the IRC Kenya program seeks to undergo a review of both our organizational structure and efficiency of positions within that structure.Objective: The objective is to achieve greater equity and efficiency in the country program through a comprehensive review of the IRC Kenya’s structure, as well as analysis and evaluation of all IRC Kenya positions to ensure alignment of the structures, functions and job grades.

Specific objectives include the following:

• Review IRC’s organizational charts and recommend revisions


• Review current job descriptions, determine required competencies and recommend revisions


• Review and propose revisions on the current grades based on job relevance/skills and identify gaps based on emerging roles


• Develop an implementation plan for the suggested changes

Expected outputs: The consultant will be expected to deliver a concise and action-oriented report, detailing the findings and recommendations of this exercise, including:

• The scope of the exercise and process followed (inc. criteria, methodology, information and data sources, supporting and reference documentation)


• An overview of the existing organizational structure, its challenges and any proposed changes


• A review and overall assessment of the current grading structure and proposals for changes


• An implementation plan for the proposed changes

ActivitiesThe consultant will conduct the review in coordination with IRC Kenya’s Senior Management Team and the Human Resources department.

Activities will include but will not necessarily be limited to the following:

• Review of IRC strategies at the global and Kenya levels


• Discussions with the SMT to understand and decide on current strengths and weaknesses and  urgent areas for review


• Review information on the existing structure and functions of each department


• Interview current a sample of role holders, supervisors, managers to understand the practical application of the responsibilities


• Analyse and evaluate the current roles and determine the need, grade level and weight

Location of the review: Nairobi with visits to the field offices in Lodwar, Kakuma and DadaabTimeline of the review: The review must be completed in two (2) months from the date of signing the consultancy agreement.

Reporting: The consultant will produce and present to the Senior Management Team, a final report detailing the findings, recommendations and an implementation plan.

Required Qualifications

• Evidenced experience in conducting an organizational review for a similar organization (Integrated programming with significant health interventions).


• Degree in human resources, organization development, or similar from a recognised institution.


• Experience in, and knowledge of IRC programs would be an added advantage


• Advanced certification in development of pay and benefits structures would be an added advantage

Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. 

International allowances are not available for this position. 

Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector. 

How to Apply

IRC leading the way from harm to home.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.

Disclaimer: Please take note that International Rescue Committee (IRC) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes. In the event that you receive any request  for payment of any sort, please get in touch with us on Tel: +(254-020) 2727730, Email: IRCKenya@rescue.org or report to the nearest police.