Explore New Career Opportunities with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) – Kenya
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global leader in humanitarian aid, delivering life-saving care and long-term support to people affected by conflict, disaster, and displacement.
We are dedicated to restoring health, safety, education, economic well-being, and power to people devastated by crisis. As part of our commitment to impactful programming, we invite passionate and skilled professionals to apply for the following exciting job opportunities available in Kenya.
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Below are the currently available positions in Kenya:
1. Strategic Systems Officer
Location: Nairobi, Kakuma, Dadaab
Job Type: Fixed Term
Sector: Research & Development
Posted On: 23/07/2025
Job Description:
The Strategic Systems Officer will be responsible for supporting the IRC Kenya country program with strategic information systems development, integration, and management. The role involves collaborating across departments to ensure systems alignment with program goals and compliance with donor and IRC standards. Key responsibilities include analyzing business needs, developing system solutions, monitoring system performance, and facilitating training to ensure effective system usage.
2. Plumber
Location: Hagadera, North-Eastern Kenya
Job Type: Fixed Term
Sector: Supply Chain
Posted On: 22/07/2025
Job Description:
The Plumber will be tasked with installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems across IRC project sites. This includes water supply, drainage, and sanitation systems. The plumber will ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations and environmental standards, providing reliable water services to the humanitarian operations.
3. Electrician
Location: Hagadera, North-Eastern Kenya
Job Type: Fixed Term
Sector: Supply Chain
Posted On: 22/07/2025
Job Description:
The Electrician will perform electrical installations, repairs, and maintenance work on facilities and equipment used in IRC’s humanitarian activities. The role includes ensuring reliable and safe electricity access in project areas, routine inspections, responding to outages, and collaborating with the facilities team for infrastructure upkeep.
4. Anticipatory Action Coordinator
Location: Nairobi, Kakuma, Dadaab
Job Type: Fixed Term
Sector: Economic Recovery & Livelihood
Posted On: 03/07/2025
Job Description:
The Anticipatory Action Coordinator will lead IRC’s anticipatory action and early warning response initiatives. The role entails overseeing the development and operationalization of early action protocols, coordination with local authorities and stakeholders, data analysis for predictive response, and ensuring timely interventions to mitigate disaster impacts on vulnerable populations.
5. Sexual and Reproductive Health in Emergencies (SRHiE) Specialist
Location: Nairobi, Kakuma, Dadaab
Job Type: Fixed Term
Sector: Health
Posted On: 02/07/2025
Job Description:
The SRHiE Specialist will provide technical leadership and oversight in delivering high-quality sexual and reproductive health services in emergency settings. Responsibilities include designing and implementing programs, building capacity of health teams, ensuring compliance with international health standards, and advocating for SRH rights within humanitarian contexts.
6. Nursing Officer In Charge
Location: Kakuma, Rift Valley, Kenya
Job Type: Fixed Term
Sector: Health
Posted On: 25/06/2025
Job Description:
The Nursing Officer In Charge will oversee nursing activities at IRC health facilities, ensuring efficient service delivery, staff supervision, and patient care. Duties include maintaining health records, coordinating with medical teams, managing supplies, ensuring infection control practices, and upholding the highest standards of clinical practice and ethics.
7. Data Science Research Lead
Location: Nairobi, Dakar
Job Type: Regular
Sector: Research & Development
Posted On: 17/06/2025
Job Description:
The Data Science Research Lead will design, lead, and manage data-driven research projects to enhance evidence-based programming. The role involves using advanced data science techniques, building data models, collaborating with program teams and researchers, and translating data insights into actionable strategies for humanitarian interventions.
8. Subcontracting Compliance Officer
Location: Nairobi, Kakuma, Dadaab
Job Type: Regular
Sector: Compliance
Posted On: 13/06/2025
Job Description:
The Subcontracting Compliance Officer will be responsible for ensuring that all subcontracting processes align with IRC policies and donor regulations. The role includes conducting risk assessments, providing guidance on contractual compliance, performing regular audits, and offering training to staff and partners to minimize risks in project implementation.