Description
International Rescue Committee is hiring a Program Development and Awards Advisor, WACAR based in Nairobi, IHUB, Kenya. The West and Central Africa Region (WACAR) supports effective, efficient, and high-quality programming by strengthening capacity around client outcomes, program quality, strategic positioning, and business development. It addresses overlapping humanitarian and development challenges—conflict, weak governance, and environmental degradation—through integrated, impactful approaches. WACAR prioritizes cross-learning, innovation, and harmonized technical strategies, especially in high-need areas. It ensures continuity of care and coordinated service delivery for clients on the move, while advancing strategic donor engagement through cohesive fundraising and regional collaboration. Main responsibilities: • These roles have no line management responsibilities. • Key Working Relationships • These positions will report jointly to the Senior Program and Awards Advisor (SPAA) and the Head of Business Development (HBD) for the WACAR region and work closely with RPAS team members, country program grants and… • Awards Management and Compliance • Manage a portfolio of awards for the WACAR region as assigned. • Provide timely support on narrative reporting and post-award deliverables, guiding country offices on amendments, modifications, and submissions while collaborating with technical and financial staff. • Provide support on budget realignments, changes in scope, NCEs, and other amendments for project elements not captured at proposal stage or emerging needs.
Requirements
Degree, preferably in a subject related to IRC’s work (International Relations, Refugee or Migration Studies, Development Studies, Public Policy) or equivalent experience **Fluency in English and French, both spoken and written **Good understanding of humanitarian aid and development programming Ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse team and handle a multifaceted workload Ability to analyze and synthesize information Proven organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize tasks, and to learn quickly Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: the ability to successfully and effectively liaise with people within and across departments in a multi-cultural environment. Ability to work independently in a very fast paced environment A flexible and calm work attitude International work experience in the Global South is a plus
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