Organization: IRC – International Rescue Committee
Location: Kakuma | Nairobi
Grade: Level not specified – Level not specified
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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.
Signpost is an innovative digital initiative providing the humanitarian community with a platform to reach refugees, asylum seekers and crisis-affected communities around the world with accessible information. Julisha.info is part of the global Signpost initiative, taking a holistic approach to address information needs in Kakuma, Hagadera (Dabaab) and Nairobi. Julisha.Info is a useful information resource for people in need, fosters more in-depth community, more trust, and, most importantly, more utility for its users. It allows users to express their questions and concerns as well as acquire the information they need to make informed choices about their life in Somali, Swahili and English.
Julisha is piloting an AI-driven chatbot designed to improve the efficiency with which we provide vital information and assistance to those in need. Our goal with this project is to leverage the power of AI to enhance our work while maintaining the human touch that is essential in our programming. By combining technology with the compassion and expertise of our team, we aim to create a more responsive and supportive environment for crisis-affected communities seeking information and assistance.
Job Overview:
IRC is seeking a Moderator to be based in Kakuma Field Office under the direct supervision of the AI Project lead. The Moderator will be responsible for communicating directly with Julisha.Info users daily, ensuring that they receive timely and accurate information. The moderator will work closely with an AI chatbot designed to assist with responding to inquiries, and their role will include reviewing, screening, and approving chatbot-generated responses.
Major Responsibilities:
Engage users in conversations online based on the moderation guidelines.
Reply to messages and comments received on Julisha.Info social media channels with the help of the Signpost and Julisha.info team and moderation guidelines.
Review and screen responses generated by the AI chatbot to ensure accuracy, relevance, and appropriateness.
Modify or reject chatbot responses as needed to better address the inquiries or concerns of our users.
Collaborate with Senior Editorial Officers, Service Mapping Officers, Protection Manager, AI Project lead, and protection teams to develop thorough, vetted, well-researched answers and information.
Where necessary, link or support the users with information on where/ how they can access services in relation to the service mapping information available
Provide feedback (and translation where applicable) on representative and noteworthy comments, writing analysis of the month’s communications (including responses to posts, trends in conversation and information gaps).
Share insights, feedback, cultural awareness, contextual knowledge, and learning with the wider team on an ongoing basis.
Analyse information gaps amongst the affected populations to feed into future content being created.
Keep updated with all the new information put out on an ongoing basis and attend regular trainings as required.
Track and analyze information requests on Julisha.Info social media channels to identify trends, issues, and propose solutions and ideas to improve the effectiveness of the program’s communication strategies and activities.
Follow protocol to escalate any communication from at risk cases to Protection team
Provide feedback to the AI development team to improve the chatbot’s performance and understanding.
Key Working Relationships:
Position reports to: AI Project Lead
Other Internal and/or external contacts: IRC Protection officers and Julisha.Info teams (Moderators, Service Mapping Officers and Senior Editorial Officers) in Nairobi, Kakuma and Hagadera.
Contract Duration: This position is for 6 months. Minimum Qualifications:
Diploma or advanced relevant technical (such as media, journalism, communication) qualifications.
Typing speed of at least 30 words per minute with basic knowledge of digital design.
Knowledge of social media platforms such as Facebook.
Experience working with Content Management Systems (CMS) such as Zendesk.
Ability to act with discretion, integrity, and diplomacy.
An understanding of the power and importance of accurate information plus the ability to exercise strong judgement in ensuring all answers are accurate.
High emotional intelligence.
Advanced oral and written Kiswahili, and English language skills. Knowledge of Arabic, Somali or French languages is an added advantage.
Preferred experience
Experience working with refugees, asylum seekers, displaced persons, refugee hosting communities.
At least one year of experience working with social medial platforms such as Facebook
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, great attention to details and, 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 with ability to work both independently and in a dynamic, cross-functional team.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
Familiarity with AI tools and chatbots is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Standards of Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.
Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request reasonable accommodation.
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply. International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
Disclaimer:
Please take note that International Rescue Committee (IRC) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes.
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.