About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What we do</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Since 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked to preserve human dignity and relieve suffering caused by war and armed violence.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">In collaboration with our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners around the world, we do everything we can to deliver life-saving aid, reconnect families and locate missing people – helping those who need it most, regardless of who they are and what side of the front line they are on.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">We engage with authorities and armed forces on all sides, often confidentially, pressing for access to detainees to improve their living conditions and urging compliance with international humanitarian law to protect non-combatants, including from digital threats.</span></p> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Purpose</b></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">The Leadership and Management Facilitator is a key member of the Regional Learning and Development Unit, responsible for delivering high-quality leadership and management learning programmes that support individual and organizational performance. The role facilitates learning across all stages of the participant journey, including coaching and reflective practice, to help participants apply new skills and behaviours in the workplace.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">The incumbent also contributes to the design, review, and continuous improvement of leadership and management learning content and methodologies. In addition, the Facilitator supports the delivery of other Learning and Development programmes across the region and provides feedback and recommendations to programme coordinators and Learning and Development management to enhance programme effectiveness and impact.</span></p> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Accountabilities & functional responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Facilitate Leadership and Management learning programmes using the 70:20:10 learning methodology, ensuring effective learning through distance learning, face-to-face workshops, and workplace application;</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Support the design, review, and continuous improvement of L&M training content, learning materials, and delivery approaches;</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Foster peer learning and knowledge sharing by contributing to communities of practice and integrating lessons learned into programme delivery;</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Ensure a confidential, inclusive, and safe learning environment for all participants while appropriately escalating critical institutional insights when necessary;</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Guide and coach participants throughout the learning journey, including onboarding, online engagement, workshop facilitation, workplace assignments, and reflective learning activities;</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Deliver engaging training sessions, facilitate discussions, group work, and practical exercises, ensuring active participation and achievement of learning objectives;</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Provide constructive feedback on assignments and support participants in applying learning to workplace challenges;</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Coordinate programme logistics and administrative requirements to ensure a seamless learning experience;</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Act as the regional focal point for Leadership and Management learning initiatives, providing guidance on programme standards, policies, and procedures;</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Collaborate with regional and global learning teams to update content, share best practices, and contribute to the development of innovative learning solutions.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Professional experience required</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences (Master’s degree is an advantage);</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Minimum 5 years experience, preferably in management roles; operational leadership experience is highly desirable;</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• At least 4 years of Learning and Development (L&D) experience as a trainer/facilitator, with management experience preferred; </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Programme Management certification is desirable;</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Demonstrated expertise in training design and delivery, including learning needs assessment, instructional design, facilitation, and evaluation;</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Strong facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to engage and manage diverse groups, including senior leaders;</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Proven ability to foster collaborative learning environments, share best practices, and provide and receive constructive feedback.</span></p> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What we offer</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Diverse and humanitarian-minded workforce;</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• An opportunity to contribute to institutional efforts to protect and assist conflict victims worldwide;</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Training opportunities ;</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">• Flexible work schedule.</span></p> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Additional information</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="font-family:Arial;font-size:14.0pt;text-align:justify"> <li><strong>Location: </strong>Nairobi, Kenya </li> <li><strong>Type of Contract:</strong> <strong>1-year Fixed term contract</strong> (renewable subject to Budget discussion and performance)</li> <li><strong>Type of Position:</strong> Applicants must have an existing legal right to live and work in Kenya at the time of application. The ICRC will not sponsor or obtain work permits for this position.</li> <li><strong>Job level:</strong> <strong>C1</strong></li> <li><strong>Application deadline: <span style="color:#e91c1c">09</span><span style="color:#ef1a1a"><span style="color:#e91c1c">/</span>07/2026</span></strong></li> </ul> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Our values</b></H2> </div><div><br><ul><li>At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this <a href="https://careers.icrc.org/content/Our-Values/?locale=en_GB " target="_blank">page.</a></li></ul><br></div></div></div>