Current Job Vacancies at The International Rescue Committee (IRC), 4th June, 2018

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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to people affected by war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: EH Hygiene Promotion Assistant Location: Konduga, Borno Scope of Work

• The EH Assistant-Hygiene Promotion will be based in Konduga and report to the EH Officer - Hygiene Promotion.
• S/he will be primarily responsible for supervising the implementation of hygiene promotion activities at village level as directed by the EH Officer-Hygiene Promotion.
• The main objective of this position is to support the EH Officer-Hygiene promotion in implementing hygiene promotion activities in the communities.
• This includes training of Community Hygiene promoters, establishing and training WASH committees, Kids hygiene clubs and directly carrying out hygiene awareness in the communities.

Objectives

• Ensure that the hygiene promotion activities in the communities are implemented in a timely and professional manner and in line with beneficiary needs.
• Maintain close links and collaboration with other EH teams and sectors including Health, Nutrition, Protection, CYPD (Child and Youth Protection and Development), Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE) and Economic Recovery and Development (ERD).

Major Responsibilities Technical Quality:

• Directly implement hygiene promotion activities in the communities; this includes household visits, hygiene awareness sessions and distribution of hygiene promotion materials.
• Coordinate closely with the EH Officer-Water and Sanitation and Hygiene Promoters over water quality and beneficiary needs and preferences regarding water collection points
• If requested, participate in any inter sectorial assessment process, including analysis and planning.
• Directly manage the day to day hygiene promotion activities in the field locations.
• Ensure that hygiene promotion activities meet agreed objectives within the timeframe.
• Ensure program activities foster accountability to beneficiaries, gender and protection sensitivity and inclusion are adequately addressed in programming.
• Distribute Information, Communication and Education (IEC) materials to Community hygiene Promoters and train hygiene promoters on their appropriate use.
• Provide technical support and training for hygiene promoters, community volunteers, community leaders, kid’s hygiene clubs and WASH committees.
• Provide regular reports, document results and maintain detailed records
• Provide weekly reports of progress on hygiene promotion activities.
• Maintain comprehensive control systems on materials and tools used including notes on quality of materials and detailed NFI distribution records.

Staff Supervision & Development:

• Assist the EH Officer - Hygiene promotion to identify, train and support Community hygiene promoters, WASH committee members and Kids hygiene club members.
• Supervise and manage community Hygiene promoters.
• Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable work teams to successfully complete their tasks on time and within budget.
• Responsible for community hygiene promoter’s weekly reports, timesheets and weekly work plans.

Monitoring:

• Participate in daily monitoring and recording of Hygiene promotion activities including house hold visits, Group Hygiene sessions, Mass Hygiene awareness campaigns, NFI distributions and other Hygiene related activities.
• Participate in Monthly HH surveys and KAP surveys depending on need.

Other duties:

• Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of the team; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to the EH Officer - Hygiene promotion, and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for IRC programs
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor for the development IRC programs

Requirements

• Minimum Diploma or certificate in Social Sciences or Public Health;
• Experience in implementation of hygiene promotion activities.
• Experience in establishment and training of Hygiene Promoters, WASH committees and School hygiene Clubs.
• Good communication skills, effective in representation and liaison with community members and leaders.
• Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well.
• Competent user of MS Applications: Word and Excel
• Sound knowledge of English language
• Knowledge of the Local language - Hausa

Work Environment:

• Security level orange. The situation in Konduga, Borno remains unpredictable; there is active conflict in many parts of the country and a possibility for further expansion of the conflict and violence into other areas and other states.

Benefits

• Competitive Monthly salary,
• 13th Month Salary Inclusive,
• Health Insurance Coverage for Family, Pension, Creche Facilities available for Women with babies under 24 Months.

Application Deadline 11th June, 2018.     Job Title: Administrative Intern Location: Maiduguri, Borno Scope of Work

• The position Admin intern is a key Staff Position in the IRC Country Office. The Admin intern is responsible for maintaining systems that support smooth operations of field-based programs. This position is based in Maiduguri field offices.

Major Responsibilities

• Assist the field in managing Accommodation (Guest Houses and Hotels) and VISAS
• Arrangement of hotel bookings and reservations for national and international staff to the field office after receipt of approved /filled Travel Authorization Forms(TAF’s)
• Ensure that all hotels bookings are made in writing and copies of booking/accompanying TAF’s are available in Admin Office for record/tracking purposes.
• Processing and reconciliation of accommodation and hotels bookings related payments by COB every Friday.
• Daily accommodation Tracking and Update to security team, field coordinator, HR Coordinator and Copying Transport team.
• Regular supervision of Cleaners and Cooks in the GH and Offices.
• Track Rental agreements for offices and housing and submit to the senior Admin/HR Manager Monthly.

Assist in Administration Management:

• Track and monitor all IRC offices and homes administration and maintenance
• Assure that all facilities are well functioning, including housekeeping, office supplies, electricity, maintenance and repair, internet and other communications functions in the field office.
• Assure proper use and functionality of office equipment.
• Maintain proper records of all correspondence.
• Assist in procurement and distribution of monthly airtime by 30 of each month for new month distribution.
• Track Timesheet and report to the HR/Admin Manager by 25 of each month.
• Assist in payment for Casual Staff’s.
• Assist in Raising PR for Office and GH Supplies.
• Other relevant duties as assigned (of a similar nature or related and in the interest of the organization)

Program Management, Technical Quality, and Strategy:

• Program Development
• Staff Performance Management, Learning & Development:
• Required for all positions with supervisory responsibility, if special considerations are needed (e.g. remote management), make this additive to the base language here.
• Coach, train, supervise and mentor direct-report staff, including communicating clear expectations, setting annual performance objectives, providing regular and timely positive and constructive performance feedback, and providing documented semi-annual performance reviews.
• Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
• Approve and manage all time, attendance and leave requests to ensure adequate departmental coverage; ensure monthly, accurate timesheet submission and carry out probationary reviews.
• Provide a measurable development plan including on-the-job learning with the aim of strengthening technical capacity, exchanging knowledge within the team and providing guidance on career paths.
• As required identify staff performance issues and work with Human Resources to document and address these in accordance with the National Staff Employment Policies.
• Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
• Promote and monitor staff care and well-being. Model healthy work-life balance practices. Support appropriate interventions in response to identified staff care needs of both national and international staff.
• Look for opportunities to support staff in their career growth, where appropriate. As part of succession plan and nationalization goals, identify, train and develop capability and capacity of national staff to successfully transition role and responsibilities, by the end of assignment.
• Adhere to and act in accordance with the IRC Global HR Policies and Procedures, and communicates through word and example a high standard of compliance with all applicable policies and regulations.

Key Working Relationships:

• Position Reports to: The Admin intern reports to the Admin/HR Assistant.
• Indirect/Technical Reporting: HR/Admin Officer
• Position directly Supervises: Admin Assistant
• Key Internal Contacts:
• Country Program
• Region/Global
• Key External Contacts.

Job Requirements Education:

• University degree in a relevant field.
• Human resources or administrative qualifications desirable

Work Experience:

• 1year of relevant professional experience in administration / human resources

Demonstrated Technical Skills:

• Previous experience working with an international NGO in a cross-cultural setting, preferably in the HR sector.
• Previous team experience and knowledge of team dynamics desirable
• Good inter-personal and conflict resolution skills, able to work under pressure and manage personal stress
• Compassionate, self-motivated, enthusiastic, energetic
• Demonstrated Managerial/Leadership Competencies:
• Strong organizational and time management skills, team-player but also able to work independently
• Able to coach and support others.

Languages:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer/Other Tech Requirements:
• Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Add position-specific (e.g. accounting software, statistical software, etc.).

Work Envirnoment

• Security level orange. The situation in Maiduguri, Borno remains unpredictable; there is active conflict in many parts of the country and a possibility for further expansion of the conflict and violence into other areas and other states.

Benefits

• Competitive Monthly salary,
• 13th Month Salary Inclusive,
• Health Insurance Coverage for Family, Pension, Creche Facilities available for Women with babies under 24 Months.

Application Deadline 11th June, 2018.     Job Title: WPE Community Mobilization Assistant Location: MMC/Jere, Borno Scope of Work

• The WPE Community Mobilizer Assistant will be a focal person in the awareness raising component of IRC WPE programming.
• This component aims to facilitate a change in attitudes and behaviors that condone and perpetuate Gender-Based Violence: this involves encouraging men and women to reflectively examine gender roles and inequalities in order to support a safer environment for women and girls, and to facilitate gender-inclusive development in the community.
• S/he will work with communities to develop and implement plans to improve the safety and security for all individuals in the community.
• S/he will collaborate and coordinate with other partners to facilitate an effective multi-sectoral approach to addressing GBV.

Key Duties and Responsibilities Community Mobilization and Awareness Raising:

• Design and participate in awareness raising activities aimed at promoting changes in attitudes and behaviors regarding gender, gender equality and GBV.
• Identify strategies to promote active community participation in prevention and response interventions designed to address GBV.
• Play a lead role in the formation of community groups for response and prevention activities.
• Work with the WPE Trainer, Comprehensive Women Center, Case Worker to facilitate Trainings and sensitizations to community groups, local partners and Community Based Organizations on GBV issues.
• Promote the involvement of men and youth in GBV activities.
• Utilize participatory methodology and adult education techniques to assist communities in developing community-driven prevention and response plans.
• Mobilize community to form ‘action groups’ for awareness raising and encourage greater self-reliance among women in the communities.
• Identify advocacy concerns, Initiate and coordinate advocacy actions
• In collaboration with case worker ensure that women are engaged in psychosocial activities at the comprehensive women’s centers.
• Plan and Implement SASA activities in the community

Planning, Collaboration and Coordination:

• In collaboration with WPE Case Worker and Trainer, Women action groups and Youth Groups, identify training needs of community members and carryout trainings in a consistent and appropriate manner.
• Plan and implement safety audit activity
• Liaise with community leaders, government agencies, IRC sectors, Partners to organize training and capacity building activities.
• Promote women’s active participation in the leadership and decision-making of the community.
• In collaboration with Comprehensive Women Center (CWC) Officer, Senior Case Worker and community members conduct safety audits in the camps to identify potential security risks areas and develop strategies to address them.

Reporting and Monitoring:

• Compile and summarize weekly statistics to M&E Officer for monitoring purpose.
• Submit weekly narrative reports to WPE Program manager in a timely manner.
• Communicate all obstacles/Problems to senior Case Worker and WPE Program Manager for further action.
• Follow-up on psycho-social support activities and ensure that these activities are conducted appropriately and meet the needs of purpose for which they are intended.
• Follow-up on trainings/sensitizations/meetings conducted to ensure implementation of plans

Financial:

• In collaboration with other WPE Staff submit monthly activity cash projections for prevention activities in a timely Manner to program manager.
• Ensure that all liquidations are done in a timely manner with relevant supporting documentations.
• Submit all financial request to program Manager in a timely manner for onward submission to either supply chain or finance.
• Any other duties as needed

Requirements

• Possess a higher level education in Community Development or a related field
• Previous experience with community mobilization using participatory methodology.
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills and flexibility.
• Must be interested and committed to Human Rights, Gender Equality and Gender issues
• Must be fluent in community language, spoken and written English: Fluency in Kanuri will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in Word and Excel required.
• Be able to work effectively in unstable, challenging, and fast-paced environments.
• Ability to keenly observe confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to work as part of a TEAM.

Work Environment:

• Security level orange. The situation in MMC/Jere, Borno remains unpredictable; there is active conflict in many parts of the country and a possibility for further expansion of the conflict and violence into other areas and other states.

Benefits

• Competitive Monthly salary,
• 13th Month Salary Inclusive,
• Health Insurance Coverage for Family, Pension, Creche Facilities available for Women with babies under 24 Months.

Application Deadline 18th June, 2018.     Job Title: RH Midwife Location: Monguno, Borno Scope of Work

• The Midwife is a member of the reproductive health team, and will be responsible for supporting the implementation of emergency reproductive health activities in Monguno according to IRC and donor work plans.
• Implement clinical activities in IRC supported health facilities (comprehensive women’s centers) and ensure that these are integrated with other sectors, especially women’s protection and empowerment (WPE) programs to ensure the best quality of care for survivors of gender-based violence.
• The Midwife will work to ensure the improved quality of family planning, post abortion are, maternal and neonatal care (including antenatal and postnatal care), case management of sexually transmitted diseases and the clinical care for sexual assault survivors. She will ensure the well-being of girls and women in Monguno both through the IRC supported facilities and through RH Services at community level.

Major Responsibilities Project Implementation:

• Direct service delivery to patients of the following: family planning, STI treatment, post-abortion care, ante-natal and post natal care, safe delivery and basic emergency obstetric and neonatal care (BEmONC), and clinical care for sexual assault survivors.
• Technical midwifery support, in line with protocols and guidelines.
• Provide an active input to the work plans, based on identified trends and needs.
• Apply technical knowledge and skills to implement and/or assist in program activities.
• Assist the Medical Doctor for management of patients/clients and consult for any obstetric emergencies and or complications.
• Monitor program inventory levels of clinic supplies and drugs; perform monthly spot-checks on program inventory.
• Work with and provide timely technical support to the IRC’s implementing partners; maintain respectful and constructive relations with partner staff, services providers and patients.
• Provide trainings and adhere to universal precautions, waste management and other protocols.

Community based tasks:

• Support the community mobilization team in the sensitization of women, men, girls and boys to increased RH awareness and service utilization.
• Support the design of the community mobilization activity plan based on trends seen within the facilities
• Support the development of key RH messaging ensuring accuracy and cultural sensitivity.
• Explore possibilities of linking up RH community activities, and plan to reach ‘hard to reach’ pregnant women, FP clients, etc encouraging facility deliveries.
• Support medical team to organize regular assessment for the supportive staff e.g. cleaners, guards, etc.

Coordination & Representation:

• Ensure continuous integration of Reproductive Health and Women’s Protection and Empowerment activities within the comprehensive women’s center.

Key Working Relationships

• Position Reports to: CWC Integration Officer
• Indirect/Technical Reporting: RH Doctor (and RH Manager)
• Position directly Supervises: n/a

Key Internal Contacts:

• Country Program: WPE team, community mobilization team

Job Requirements Education:

• Qualified Nurse with Nursing diploma/certificate with a background in RH, BEmONC and community nursing;
• Trained in Family Planning (including Long Term Methods (insertion of implants & IUDs)); Post Abortion Care (including MVA).

Work Experience:

• At least 2 years’ experience in a clinical setting;
• Experience working for an NGO in a similar position preferred.

Demonstrated Technical Skills:

• Clear understanding of gender equality and gender issues for women and girls.
• Ability to maintain beneficiary confidentiality and respect at all times is essential.
• Positive and professional attitude, able to organize, maintain composure and prioritize work under pressure, work overtime when necessary and be able to coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to work as a member of a team is essential.

Demonstrated Managerial/Leadership Competencies:

• Ability to lead, train, supervise and facilitate other midwives, nursing staff and community health workers in their respective tasks.

Languages:

• English and Hausa a must, Kanuri preferred

Computer/Other Tech Requirements:

• Professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook – preferred.

Work Enviornment:

• The position will work in the Monguno Field Office. The program site in Northern Nigeria. This is security level 3 - orange.

Benefits Monthly salary, 13Month Salary Inclusive, Health Insurance Coverage for Family, Pension, Creche Facilities available for Women with babies under 24 Months. Application Deadline 18th June, 2018.    

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