Employment Opportunies at The International Rescue Committee (IRC), November 2017

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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 positions below: Job Title: Child Protection Case Worker Location: Monguno, Borno Scope of Work In the end of 2014 and the beginning of 2015, there has been a considerable upsurge (vague) in violence perpetrated by Boko Haram in Borno state, creating and influx of IDPs in within the state. From the beginning of the insurgency, the hosts communities in Borno have been housing a large number of displaced and have now reached absorption capacity limit. The recent arrivals are lacking the most basic services such as access to adequate shelter and simple household items; food; health care; safe drinking water and basic sanitation. In addition, the insecurity that has resulted from past and recent Boko Haram raids, as well as continued threats of others, has presented serious protection concerns for communities in these areas where children and women represent 70% of the IDP population. Job Description Brief Description of the Position’s role within the Project(s):

• The Caseworker will be responsible for providing individual case management as part of the case management project.
• The Caseworker will conduct all steps of the case management process for an assigned number of individual children vulnerable to abuse, exploitation, neglect and violence (especially UASC and CAAFAG) and their families in this process

Position Objectives:

• To ensure children harmed or at risk of being harmed are identified and receive individual case management support by conducting documentation, assessments, action plans, direct service provision, referrals and follow ups for an assigned case load of children
• To provide support to families in the process of case management, including foster and alternative care
• To directly work with other caseworkers and service providers on management of caseload and referrals

Who this position reports to:

• The Caseworker reports to the Child Protection Officer.

Responsibilities Technical Quality:

• Provide individual case management for children in Borno location in accordance with all case management steps and related tools and procedures
• Provide ongoing support to families, foster and alternative care systems
• Communicate regularly with CM assistant for updates on achievements and challenges

Grant Monitoring & Reporting:

• Provide input for weekly and staff activity reports

Coordination & Representation:

• Directly communicate effectively with other caseworkers and service providers as part of conducting individual case management
• Regularly attend case management meetings at field level

Program Development:

• Contribute to the development of proposal activities in relation to case management

Other:

• Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of field teams; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to IRC management and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for IRC programs
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs

Professional Standards:

• All IRC staff are required to adhere to THE IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct and the IRC country employment policies.

Requirements

• Technical Diploma or degree in Social Work, Human Rights, or related degree preferred
• Minimum of 1 year experience of implementing child protection programs, preferable social work or case management, in humanitarian or development settings
• Demonstrated understanding of working with children and particularly vulnerable children
• Personal qualities: Team player, flexible, network-builder, able to handle pressure well and work in cross-cultural setting.
• Fluency in English and/or (other languages) preferred or required

Work Environment:

• 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.     Job Title: Security/Liason Officer Locations: Damaturu, Maiduguri Job Purpose/Objective

• Under the direct and technical supervision of Safety and Security Coordinator, the Security Officer will assist in building up the capacity, awareness and preparedness of staff to deal with security-related risks, threats and incidents through the delivery of high quality, regular trainings or briefings to national and international staff and IRC visitors within the area of responsibility.
• The SSO will maintain a high level of contextual awareness of his/her operating area and strong coordination with Program and Operations support teams at the Field level.
• He/she will form a wide web of network to sources to proactively collate and source for relevant security information.
• The SSO will support in conducting collaborative security risk assessments with all field based staff in line with the standard IRC security management structures.
• The SSO will support Base Office Managers in enforcement and implementation of existing SOPs and other risk mitigation plans guided by the acceptance, protection and deterrence strategies.
• The SSO will act as a liaison link between IRC and other external security functionaries within the areas of responsibility, represent IRC in security forums as directed by supervisor to objectively ensure that the operations and program needs of IRC are well addressed.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously monitoring the environment in the operational areas for which he/she is responsible. As required, and at a minimum of once per quarter, support Safety and Security Coordinator in updating the FSMPs, CIMP and SOPs.
• Ensure that the Field or Base Offices FSMP and associated documents are kept up to date and reviewed regularly, and staff constantly kept aware of their contents.
• Brief, supervise and liaise on daily basis with the contracted guards to ensure the guard force is aware of IRC SOPs and are effectively enforcing the required regulations.
• Accompany program staff on field missions on as need basis in order to better develop an awareness of the challenges faced by IRC staff in the field
• Liaise with government, Army, Police, SSS, Local Heads and other key external stakeholders to ensure that IRC staff can maintain regular and safe access to program areas
• Regularly coordinate with peer organization safety staff/focal points to get the current contextual information.
• Ensure that Hibernation, Relocation and Evacuation plans are updated for the area of responsibility with the support of Safety and Security Coordinator.
• Using standard trainings developed by SSC, conduct regular refresher trainings to IRC staff on personal safety, VHF communication, fire prevention, defensive driving among others.
• Prepare weekly reports for the Field offices and update data on available incident data tools.
• Submitting when required voice, email or SMS immediate advisories to Field staff when significant security incidents occur. This will include updating and testing on a bi-weekly basis the IRC SMS warden system.
• Submit formal post incident reports to the Base Managers, Field Coordinator and Safety and Security Coordinator.
• Support the Base Managers and Field Coordinator in investigating any internal incident that might have impact of IRC operations
• Regularly assess IRC field premises to ensure that the exiting physical security mitigation structures are well maintained and initiate any relevant repairs or upgrades. Prepare building assessment reports and submit to Supervisor.
• Work closely with the Base Mangers, to ensure that Security Focal Group (SFG) meeting are held and minutes submitted to SSC as required.
• During a critical incident at he/she will support the Base Managers in critical incident management giving all the required support as outlined in the CIMP.
• The SSO will be available 24/7 to respond to any staff concerns or incidents that might require urgent attention.
• Track and monitor IRC staff movement within the areas of responsibility and report any movement breaches to SSC.

Common Duties:

• Uphold the mission, values, and spirit of IRC Nigeria Country Program.
• Follow IRC WAY codes of conduct and policies and uphold highest levels of professionalism and maturity.
• Actively seek opportunities that will complement ability to fulfill position’s responsibilities as well as further professional development, such as taking part in internal and external trainings.
• To be conversant with IRC Global security principles and ensure that IRC’s neutrality is not compromised.
• Perform other duties as may be requested by supervisor from time to time.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Security Management/Disaster Management/Military Science/International relations or a field related to Humanitarian Work or Risk Management.
• Computer skills (including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and internet)
• Competency in using and maintaining field-based communications systems (HF, VHF radios and Satellite phones).
• Fluency in English (written, spoken, comprehension). Knowledge of local north east language is highly desired.
• Training in First Aid and Fire Safety.
• Competent report writing skills.
• Disaster management and response training.

Required Experience:

• 2-3 years’ security-related experience with UN/INGOs operating in the North East Nigeria.
• Experienced and knowledgeable in security related subjects, threat/risk assessment, security management, and personal and organizational physical security awareness.
• Previous services with the Nigerian Disciplined forces will be a desired advantage. Certificate of discharge will be required as proof.
• Proven experience of working effectively in complex security environments and situations.
• Experience in developing safety related technical tools, guidelines and systems

Interpersonal Skills:

• Ability to work closely, professionally and constructively with all others regardless of nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, race, tribe, or cultural background.
• Sound judgment and the ability to under minimal supervision
• Strong assessment, evaluation, analysis and planning skills
• Interpersonal communication and proven written / presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work under stressful conditions
• Demonstrated knowledge of the historical and socio-political context of Nigeria.
• Flexibility and ability to work long hours

Work Environment The position will work in the Damaturu 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.     Job Title: Women Protection & Empowerment GBV Information Management System Officer Ref: GO351 Location: Adamawa Scope of Work

• The WPE GBVIMS Officer will be based in Yola with regular visits to Mubi. He/she will ensure correct entry of overall GBV cases into the GBV Incident Recorder (IR) for all IRC IMS in Adamawa.
• He/She will use the GBVIMS Incident Recorder to record all cases reported, other program data, analyzes IMS and writes weekly and monthly reports to share trends with senior Program Manager and program coordinator to guide GBV prevention activities and informed programming.
• Should ensure abiding by the GBV guiding principles.

Responsibilities

• Ensures data received from the field is correctly entered into the Incident Recorder on a regular basis.
• Weekly Share with CMOs, Managers and Coordinator trend to inform prevention activities and informed
• Programming and for advocacy.
• Regularly update documentation and maintain Database for all documented cases using the GBVIMS.
• Manage Database of documented cases: to include statistics, and all other relevant information.
• Use the GBVIMS Incident Recorder to analyze cases documented for weekly, monthly and quarterly
• Statistics as required by program Manager / Coordinator for internal and donor reporting in a timely
• Manner.
• In coordination with staff create a database for all program activities including but not limited to: trainings, awareness raising sessions, psychosocial activities, gender and make weekly and monthly analysis and share with senior program manager and program coordinator.
• Be always consistent in providing accurate data to senior program Manager and coordinator for report
• Writing.
• Actively develop and maintain effective working relationships with IRC WPE Response teams,
• Government actors, UN agencies, NGOs, and other relevant actors.
• Any other duties as assigned by the GBV Senior Program Manager/Coordinator.

Requirements

• Must have attained at least University Degree in Sociology from a recognized Institution.
• Must have experience working directly with GBV survivors and documenting cases of GBV for at least 2 years
• Must be Computer literate in MS-Word and MS-Excel and must be knowledgeable in using the
• GBVIMS.
• Ability to organize and manage data; maintain confidentiality and respect for clients 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.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English, ability to speak other local languages like Hausa,
• Kanuri is an added advantage.
• Must possess interest and commitment to human rights, gender equality and gender issues.
• Must be a TEAM PLAYER.

Work Environment

• The position will work in the Mubi Field Office. The program site in Northern Adamawa state is security level 3 – orange

Benefits

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

    Job Title: Women Protection & Empowerment (WPE) Case Worker Location: Monguno, Borno Scope of Work

• The IRC is implementing a protection program featuring strengthening of community based protection structures, capacity building, protection monitoring, information dissemination and referral services.
• The IRC will also building capacity of government authorities, local organizations and local communities around protection mainstreaming and protection monitoring.
• The IRC will also include legal assistance and counselling services. The protection program is currently implemented in the NE states of Adamawa and Borno.
• The IRC WPE program implements prevention and response activities to address Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and the focus of this program is to provide good quality health and psychosocial response services to conflict-affected women and girls in Borno State, North-Eastern Nigeria in a timely manner.

Job Description

• The WPE Community Mobilizer Assistant will be focal 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 Officer and Senior 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.
• In collaboration with case worker ensure that women are engaged in psychosocial activities at the women’s centers.

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.
• 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.

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

    Job Title: Women Protection & Empowerment VSLA Officer Location: Mubi, Adamawa Job Summary

• Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) violates a woman’s human rights, threatens her physical and mental health and limits her educational and economic opportunities with repercussions for her family and community.
• The link between women’s financial independence and gender-based violence has inspired programs aiming to empower women economically as a potential violence prevention strategy.
• The Economic and social Empowerment Officer will be based in Mubi with frequent visits within and outside Adamawa state as the Job demands.
• He/she is responsible for conducting assessment to identify communities and implement the economic and social empowerment (VSLA) and gender discussion group sessions.
• This will include VSLA Participants and their male partners on various aspect of household and relationship dynamics, including household financial planning, communication, power dynamics, negotiation skills and decision making.
• He/she should work in collaboration with IRC ERD sector to enhance coordination and service delivery to beneficiaries.
• He/she will work with ERD Sector to conduct training of trainers (TOT) in VSLA and gender group dialogue sessions.
• He/she should do regular field visits and attends group meetings, Monitors and provide support where necessary.
• He/she should play active role in building up community capacity to effectively run EA$E groups. This position reports directly to the WPE Senior Program Manager.

Specific Responsibilities The responsibilities of the economic empowerment officer include but are not limited to the following: Programs:

• Work with WPE Community mobilizers and ERD to conduct an assessment to identify communities for the establishment of EASE groups
• Work alongside women and ERD to establish and train groups in VSLA, Gender discussions and business skills.
• Conduct a TOT of staff and partners in VSLA, Gender discussions and business skills.
• In collaboration with ERD and women groups design a group bye-laws and support groups to elect their executives.
• Organize and facilitate a gender dialogue sessions with VSLA participants and their male partners.
• Ensure to check records during VSLA meetings for accuracy and provide support where necessary and share data with M&E officer and senior program Manager.
• Document and share challenges with ERD and WPE Senior program manager and design strategy to address challenges.
• Provide any Village Savings and Loan Association information and security related to security focal point and WPE Senior Program Manager in a timely manner for action.
• Submit detailed monthly and weekly plans to senior program manager in a timely manner plans.
• Attend staff meetings and training events as required.
• And any other duties assign by the senior program manager or the program coordinator.

Qualifications Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Social Work and Social Administration or related field.

Skills and Experience:

• Strong experience working with community groups
• Great communication skills and ability to clearly and effectively convey complex concepts to populations with limited numeracy and literacy skills
• Excellent training and mentoring skills
• Familiarity with savings and credit schemes (VSLA methodology preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and to foster team spirit
• Belief in and understanding of gender equality, women’s rights and empowerment
• Willingness to travel to field sites frequently and, preferably, experience working in GBV programs and in rural settings.
• Should be a Team Player.

Work Environment:

• The position will work in the Mubi Field Office. The program site in Northern Adamawa state 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.     Job Title: Store Keeper Location: Damaturu Yobe Position Overview

• Reporting to Warehouse Officer, the Storekeeper is responsible for ensuring the overall care and maintenance of the Yobe warehouse. Storekeeper must be able to rapidly turn Program materials around, whilst ensuring the security of the materials and maintaining audit-compliant records.

Responsibilities Key Tasks:

• Understand, implement and / or maintain standard IRC inventory management policies and procedures.
• Document the receipt, handling, storage, and release of goods through the IRC warehouse(s).
• Advise supervisor of potential inventory shortage.
• Manage casual laborers in the warehouse.
• Ensure the maintenance of warehouse building(s), fittings and equipment.
• Implement and ensure clear safety procedures within and around the Warehouse Premises.
• Implement and ensure clear loading / offloading procedures, correct stacking and turnover (FIFO) procedures.
• Advise the Warehouse Officers of warehouse-specific issues or improvements
• Maintain the Warehouse activity book or Register recording all outgoing and incoming receipts and activities.
• Any Other duties as delegated by the Warehouse Officer

Warehousing and Inventory:

• Monitor security of IRC’s storage and supplies.
• Receive completed store’s request/ release forms and prepare the goods for issuance.
• On a monthly basis, work with the Supply Chain Coordinator to reconcile the Warehouse register in the Asset tracking sheet and equipment issuance forms.
• Update the stock record cards and Bin Cards regularly.

Expected Deliverables:

• Maintain full and accurate stock card and bin card records.
• Partake (documented) in monthly and ad-hoc physical inventory checks.
• Ensure Warehouse is properly arranged according to accepted standards (stacking and spacing).

Qualifications Personal Characteristics:

• Strong sense of personal integrity.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong supervisory skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Team spirit and problem solving abilities.

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of generic warehouse management systems and forms
• Secondary School education
• Physically mobile, able to lift 30kg without strain.
• Competent in spoken and written English
• Good mathematical skills.
• Competent use of PC especially spreadsheets (format / sort / filter).

Benefits

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

    Job Title: Reproductive Health Community Mobilization Officer Locations: Konduga and Maiduguri, Borno Scope of Work

• The RH Community Mobilization Officer will be responsible for developing education, mobilization and sensitization activities related to Reproductive Health (RH) in all of Borno state (MMC/Jere, , Monguno and Gwoza).

Position Objectives:

• Develop strategies to improve community acceptance of RH services and improve access to IRC RH services.
• Build the capacity of community mobilisers, community volunteers and traditional birth attendant on RH topics and means of communication
• Reports to: RH Manager

Primary Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the Reproductive Health Manager, the responsibilities of the RH Community Mobilization Officer includes but are not limited to the following:     Job Title: HR Officer Location: Maiduguri, Borno Job Description

• Reporting to the Admin/HR Manager, the Human Resource Officer is responsible for providing support to the various Human Resources functions of the Country Program in the Maiduguri Field Office.
• This will include rolling out IRC’s Global HR Operating Policies and Procedures which covers recruitment, orientation, compensation, professional development, performance management and exit management.
• The HR Officer will have oversight over the HR Intern and work closely with the HR Manager to ensure compliance with IRC administrative standards and with local laws and regulations.

Responsibilities HR Administration/ Information Management:

• Maintain the HR Data Base of Maiduguri Office and regularly update employee information. Maintain an accurate and timely employee filing system.
• Coordinate the HR tracking report, as shall be assigned by the Admin/HR Manager for Maiduguri Field Office and send to all Managers on a weekly basis;
• Maintain and update the Time sheet tracking system for both national and international staff and file all time sheets appropriately.

Recruitment:

• Liaise with the Admin/ HR Manager and Talent Acquisition team to ensure new staff are oriented upon hire in the Maiduguri IRC office.
• Liaise with the Talent Acquisition team for the hiring of casuals and incentive workers.

Training & Development:

• With support from the Admin/HR Manager, coordinate Staff Trainings in accordance with the Learning and Development Plan;Monitor and track all IRC sponsored trainings, ensuring all stall fill out training bonds, feedback reports and all related training documents in total compliance with IRC’s policies and procedures.
• Support staff learning by creating innovative ways of encouraging online learning for all staff. Coordinate training courses for employees as required.

Performance Management:

• Coordinate timely performance appraisals and maintain an updated PME database for all staff in coordination with the Base Managers and other Managers in the Field. Coordinate staff welfare management initiatives in the Maiduguri office with support from the HR Manager.

Exit Management:

• Involved in the processing of termination paperwork for all staff including preparation of termination notice letters in relation to closing grants and restructuring.
• Work closely with Supervisors to ensure exit interviews are offered to all staff and data is captured in the online exit survey to ensure a learning and reflective culture in the country program.

Other Human Resource Functions:

• Read, review and become knowledgeable of the IRC Global HR Policies and Procedures. Perform other related duties as required by the HR Manager and the Base Manager.

Requirements

• University Studies/ Higher Education in Human Resources, Business Administration or any other related course;
• 2 years of experience in similar position;Previous NGO experience will be an added advantage HR Certification will be desirable Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills;
• Strong written and oral English communications skills Excellent computer skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Ability to present information effectively; experience providing training and staff development a plus Strong skills in collaboration with multi-cultural and diverse teams Commitment to consistently improving and developing innovative HR solutions in response to HR/organizational Country Program challenges.

Standards for Professional Conduct:

• The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation

Work Environment:

• The position will work in the Maiduguri Field Office. The program site in Northern Nigeria.
• The 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.

      Job Title: Women Protection & Empowerment Psychosocial Support Officer Location: Mubi, Adamawa Scope of Work

• Gender-based violence (GBV) is a serious human rights and public health issue affecting women and girls around the world. It impacts all aspects of women and girl’s physical, emotional, psychological and social well-being. It has harmful consequences for the individuals who experience it, their families, and communities as a whole.
• The IRC’s Women’s Protection Empowerment team implements a multi-sectoral GBV prevention and response program which engages multiple organizations and actors from the IDP and NGO community, UN agencies and all sectors of IRC.

Summary Statement of Duties and Work

• Under the leadership of the Senior WPE Manager, The WPE Psychosocial Officer will be based in Mubi with bi-weekly visits to Yola. She will coordinates with WPE Case Workers in responding to the psychosocial needs of GBV survivors and support community sensitization effort that prevent and respond to all forms of GBV in Adamawa state. The Psychosocial Officer assesses and plans response mechanism that meet the needs of women and children who are affected by GBV.

Key Responsibilities The WPE Psychosocial Officer will be responsible for: Psychosocial support:

• Conduct initial psychosocial counselling with GBV survivors to assess survivors needs and treat survivors with respect, care and always maintain confidentiality
• In collaboration with WPE Case workers, identify psychosocial needs of survivors and share information with senior WPE Manager so as to support survivors meet their needs
• Work with WPE Case Workers to ensure that survivors’ cases are followed-up and survivors decisions and best interest are prioritized for effective service delivery
• Work closely with GBVIMS Officer to capture survivors’ information in the database and use report to advocate for material and psychosocial support for survivors
• In collaboration with WPE Case Workers, develop and revise work plan that includes list of items and budget needed to meet the psychosocial needs of GBV survivors

Mentoring:

• Develop and conduct trainings and capacity building on Psychosocial service with partners and other sectors within IRC
• Provide capacity building and technical support to team members to improve skills and capacity in the provision of psychosocial service delivery.

Planning and Coordination:

• In collaboration with community outreach team, assist and support community mobilization and sensitization highlighting the importance of psychosocial support to survivors of GBV.
• Plan and coordinate with GBV Case Workers at the various field sites and ensure survivors psychosocial needs are met
• Coordinate with relevant partners and develop psychosocial strategies that meet different needs of survivors. Advocate with other partners on behalf of GBV survivors
• Represent the IRC WPE in community meeting as required and maintain positive relationship with Community leaders, Local community structures and groups at various levels.

Other duties:

• Attend and participate in regular team meetings
• Attend trainings as required
• Compile and submit timely reports
• Participate in the development of procurement and spending plans and work plans to ensure the successful implementation of programs and contribute to program proposal development.
• Ensure supplies/resources for GBV prevention activities and other program activities are requested on a timely manner for timely implementation of program activities.

Required Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Counselling, Social Work/Social Sciences/Community Development or other related field preferred
• Community mobilization and training experience with a reputable organization/civil society organizations
• Clear understanding, including demonstrated positive attitudes on gender inequality, and issues surrounding violence against women and girls STRONGLY preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues affecting women and girls, including gender based violence
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients at all times is essential.
• Ability to lead, train, supervises, facilitate and motivate other GBV staff in their respective tasks in a professional, respectful and supportive manner.
• 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 communicate in English and local dialects spoken in Northeast Nigeria.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports in English would be an added advantage
• Basic knowledge of computer skills are helpful (word, excel, email etc.) and a plus
• Be a Team Player is essential.

Work Environment:

• The position will work in the Mubi Field Office. The program site in Northern Adamawa state 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.     Job Title: Women Protection & Empowerment (WPE) Community Mobilizer Officer Ref No: GO351 Location: Mubi, Adamawa Key Responsibilities

• The Community Mobilization Officer assists the Program Manager and Assistant Program Manager in developing and sustaining a GBV community mobilization strategy.
• In collaboration with the Senior Program Manager, WPE Community Trainer Assistant design GBV mobilization strategy that will allow members of the community to reflect on the GBV issues affecting their community and guide them in their effort to prevent GBV.
• Design sensitization key messages with support from the senior program manager, program coordinator and senior Technical adviser using the SASA community sensitization guide.
• The Community Mobilization Officer will conduct regular field visit to assist community mobilizers in community mobilization using EMAP and SASA modules.
• Ensure taking lead in working with key stakeholders such as but not limited to: police judiciary, heads of schools, heads of health institutions, GBV Sub-sector working group and the ministry of women and social Development for trainings and community sensitizations for trainings,
• With support from the WPE Senior Program Manager Take lead in awareness raising sessions to commemorate international events such as but not limited to international women’s’ day, 16 days of activism and submit a comprehensive report to the senior program manager.
• Ensure the formation of women, men and youth groups and develop guidelines for the formation of these groups and their roles with reference to the Nigeria context.
• In coordination with the Psychosocial support officer assist in the assessment, awareness raising session and formation of EASE groups.
• In coordination with the WPE training assistants, assist with community mobilization for GBV trainings.
• The Community Mobilization Officer also helps to establish collaborative relationships with collaborating partners, local authorities in particular the Ministry of women Affairs and Social Development, the police, and medical personnel, and ensures that trainings are developed to meet their needs.

Staff Support:

• Visit operational sites to monitor the progress of GBV activities.
• Help improve the Community Mobilizer Assistants’ skills by assessing training needs and providing guidance.
• Ensure field staff receive all necessary mobilization materials and sign-in sheets
• Monitor mobilization messages and other activities to ensure field staff maintain a consistent message that follows the GBV mobilization strategy and use a variety of mobilization tools in their work with the communities.
• Encourage staff to be creative and innovative when developing and implementing their mobilization strategies.
• Encourage staff to maximize the impact of the program by working closely with and utilizing the services of partner organizations, local authorities, ministries and IRC program sectors in the area.
• In collaboration with the WPE Senior Program Manager, design or organize bi-monthly trainings to build the capacity of all GBV staff.

Partner Collaboration:

• Liaise with community leaders, government agencies, IRC program sectors and other appropriate agencies to ensure that the program is meeting their needs.
• Attend GBV sub-sector working groups meetings and encourage working group members be active advocates on GBV issues affecting the state.
• Ensure that sub-sector working groups properly assess and prioritize needs and resources before taking deliberate action.
• In coordination with the WPE Training Assistants, assess training needs of sub-sector working groups members and devise appropriate trainings
• Ensure field staff are working closely with community leaders, government agencies, IRC program sectors, women’s groups and other agencies in their operational area.
• Design, implement and evaluate quality GBV awareness raising sessions and training in a systematic and consistent manner by establishing GBV training procedures

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, monitor and closely supervise the activities of the Community Mobilization to maintain a consistent message.
• Compile and summarize monthly statistics and narrative mobilization and training reports from the field and submit an overall weekly and monthly reports to the Senior Program Manager in a timely manner.
• Do a timely cash project and submit to senior program manager.
• Ensure that all work is done in accordance with established protocols and within ethical guidelines.

Financial Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit all financial documents including supporting documents of conducted activities in a timely manner.

Planning and Coordination:

• Meet with the WPE training Assistant, case management officer and psychosocial support officer on a weekly basis to coordinate work schedules.
• Communicate with the senior Program Manager on program progress, constraints, and identified needs.
• Assist Program Manager and Assistant Program manager in designing a GBV Training Strategy
• Liaise closely with other IRC sectors for additional training to benefit IRC staff and community members in consultation with the senior Program Manager
• Plan and implement surveys and needs assessments as required.

Work Environment:

• The position will work in the Mubi Field Office.
• The program site in Northern Adamawa state 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.

    How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications addressed to the Country Director IRC via: [email protected] Or Hand delivered application should be sent only to the IRC field office in the respective location of the position you are applying for. Note

• IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
• However, women are strongly encouraged to apply.

  Application Deadline  15th November, 2017.

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