Organization: IRC – International Rescue Committee
Location: Harar | Deder
Grade: Junior level – Junior
Occupational Groups:
Administrative support
Children’s rights (health and protection)
Protection Officer (Refugee)
Closing Date:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 50 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Background:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives. The IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict, and disaster and the host communities that support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. We began work in Ethiopia in 2000 and are currently implementing emergency and development programs in health, water and sanitation, economic recovery and development (ERD), women’s protection and empowerment, education, child protection, and multi-sectoral emergency response.
The IRC has a focus on narrowing the gender gap in humanitarian aid and ensuring that we contribute to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in both our programs and operations by working to establish a context where our clients (including those from ethnic minority groups) enjoy the same rights and opportunities as well as equal access to services. The IRC also has a strong commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive culture where safeguarding is upheld in our workplace and programs. We are determined to protect our clients and staff from safeguarding violations through prevention and, where misconduct is alleged, to address it without fear or favor
Job Overview:
The position holder handles implementing community-based child protection program in Deder Town. The position holder will lead all aspects of the prevention and response activities of the program that include working with the community, psychosocial support activities and case management
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary Statement of Responsibilities:
Assist the team in the assessment of the living conditions of children in the IDP/Returnee community centers and participate in the development of an appropriate strategy in addressing their needs.
Support community leaders and government sector focal persons in the monitoring, verification, and documentation of Child protection cases.
Follow-up the preparation and implementation of case action plan and conduct group awareness raising including outreach programs.
Support child protection officer in facilitating and coordinating appropriate care arrangement, and suitable alternative care system with close supervision and attention to the individual concerns of children’s
Assist the child rights clubs to demonstrate to the community and the concerning body about protection concerns that children are facing and promote the participation of children in all matters affecting their lives.
Organize and facilitate CP awareness raising session.
Organize and lead psychosocial support activities at (the Safe Healing and Learning Space (SHLS)
Work closely with the CP Officer in the celebration of international events days and other awareness-raising sessions.
Participate with partners, and the team leaders in conducting the Best Interest Assessment to ensure the needs of children are addressed.
Adhere and fully abide by the CP code of conduct!
Carry out data Entry into the Child Protection Information System (CP IMS) and GBVIMS database.
Shall take any additional responsibilities as requested by supervisors.
Key Working Relationships:
The position holder will directly report to the CP Officer and WPE/CP Sr officer based in Harar with additional oversight from the WPE/CP manager based in Adama.
Safeguarding Responsibilities: –
Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion, and cohesion in IRC [team/ Harar office]
Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies.
Controlling the entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and vehicles according to protocols
IRC is an equal employment 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 or disability.
IRC strives to build a diverse and inclusive team at all levels who, as individuals and as a group, embody our culture statement, creating a working environment characterized by critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity for us to achieve our aspirations as a team and deliver the best possible services to our clients.
Professional Standards: 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 carries out policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, and Combating Trafficking in Persons.
Gender Equality: The IRC is dedicated to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce, including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other encouraging benefits and allowances.
Minimum Qualifications:Requirements
Educational Requirements:
Apply basic to intermediate level knowledge of procedural and systems to perform the requirement of the job skills and knowledge typically acquired through a combination of job-related training, some on-job experience and some formal education.
2 years of relevant work experience for diploma holders
University fresh graduate.
Educational Requirements:
BA/Diploma graduate in Social Studies
Preferred experience & skills:
2 years of relevant work experience for Diploma holder and 0-year experience for BA holder
Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as, an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications
Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time
Strong analytic problem-solving skills
Ability to work both independently and in a dynamic, cross-functional global team structure
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels
Ability to manage and work through change in a proactive and positive manner.
Language Skills:
English, language speaking and writing capability are mandatory plus local Language is advantageous (Fluent spoken and written Afan Oromo)
Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.