Job title: Accountability Officer
Department: Support – Risk and Control Unit
Reports to: Area Manager – Line Risk Management and Compliance Officer – Functional
Supervises: Community Accountability Focal Staff
Duty Station: Dadaab
The Department of World Service (WS) of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. WS provides support to refugees, returnees, internally displaced people, their host communities and communities at risk, focusing on livelihoods, quality services, protection and social cohesion. The Kenya-Somalia Program has been implementing such interventions in Kenya and Somalia since 1992. The Lutheran World Federation, Kenya-Somalia Program is seeking to recruit a National staff to fill the position of Finance Assistant.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Accountability Officer will ensure that accountability and compliance with all relevant guidelines and legislations as stipulated by LWF, donors/funders, the Global Accountability Framework, host country and other relevant bodies are adhered to by supporting, training, tracking and implementing appropriate mechanisms.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of LWF accountability framework and ensure its integration across all projects and project cycle(s).
- Review accountability systems periodically and ensure that they are in keeping with accepted standards/practice, as well as proposed updates that may be necessary through the Area Manager and the Risk Management and Compliance Officer.
- Build capacity of project teams and community members on principles of accountability based on LWF Code of Conduct, PSEA, Fraud and Corruption, Abuse of Power and other related frameworks.
- Assist in management, implementation and improvement of complaints and feedback mechanism through implementation of related logistical and administrative duties to ensure complaints are received and the stipulated feedback mechanism is operational.
- Prepare reports of activities, evaluations, recommendations or decisions for review by the relevant internal parties for corrective action to be taken.
- Participate in internal and external meetings, as well as identify opportunities for partner collaboration as appropriate.
- Carry out relevant tasks related to accountability as assigned by the Area Manager and the Risk Management and Compliance Officer.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Community Development, Anthropology or related Social Science discipline.
- Proven experience of minimum 3 years working with humanitarian and development programme.
- Experience gained with an international NGO will be an added advantage.
- An impeccable professional standard of ethics as well as the willingness and ability to implement accountability activities within the LWF World Service essential.
- Certification in Accountability for Affected Population or other relevant certifications an added advantage
COMPETENCIES
- Excellent computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, use of internet and email
- Proven experience of using Project Cycle tool in the humanitarian sector.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills including influencing negotiation and pragmatism.
- Experience in Training of Trainers/Facilitation skills (TOT/TOF).
- Strong analytical, facilitation and documentation experience with humanitarian programmes.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to liaise with a variety of people successfully and effectively in a multicultural set up.
- Experience in Training of Trainers/Facilitation skills (TOT & TOF)
- Ability to work independently.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
A person of high integrity that will model LWF/WS Kenya Somali Program core values:
- Dignity and justice
- Compassion and commitment
- Respect for diversity
- Inclusion and participation
- Transparency and accountability
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Internal External
Management Team, Sector Heads, Implementing Staff Partners, Contractors, Suppliers, Donors, Community Members, Working Groups – Anti-Fraud, Corruption and PSEA
Closing date for application: 18th July 2024
