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Community Wellbeing Initiative Officer
International Rescue Committee (IRC) Ethiopia
Social Science
Social Development
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2 years - 3 years
Position
2020-06-08
to
2020-06-16
Full Time
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Job Description
Job Description
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, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. IRC has been working in Ethiopia since 1999 and is implementing integrated, community-managed programs aimed at improving the quality of lives and recover of livelihood of disaster-affected population’s through promoting individual participation, strengthening institutions and emergency response.
Job Summary:
Community Well-being Initiative (CWI) Officer will be responsible for implementation of a program which encompasses protection through immediate assistance, daily follow-up project implementation, coordination and communication with stakeholders, and compile project documentation and reporting.
The position holder will be based at Mojo Town and directly reports to the Project Manager and indirectly to Adama field coordinator and technical supervisors.
Job Requirements
- BSc/MSc Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Women’s Studies, or other Social science related field.
- Minimum work experience of 3 years for BSc Degree holders & 2 years for MSc Degree holders.
- Demonstrated experience in counseling or social service provision with women and adolescent girls.
- Demonstrated confidence in discussing intimate gender and sexuality issues.
- Able to maintain GBV and protection principles always – including knowledge and practical application of the GBV Guiding Principles and PSEA.
- Ability to communicate in English, Amharic, and Afaan Oromo languages skills is required.
- Familiarity working in Oromia regions is an advantage.
- Ability to use MS office, word, excel, and outlook email applications very well.
How to Apply
Interested applicants who met the minimum requirements are encouraged to apply on IRC Career portal ONLY. Here is the link:
https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/9228?c=rescue
Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information.
- Name of the position you have applied for and date of application.
- Summary of your qualifications and experience
- Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job
- Permanent Address and present address and telephone number.
- Disclose any family relationships with existing IRC employees.
- Please include 3 references from current and former employers.
Applications will not be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits.
Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted.
Female candidates who fulfill the above criteria are highly encouraged to apply
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 enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons
Gender Equality: IRC is committed 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 supportive benefits and allowances.
Equal Opportunity Employer: 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, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.