About this role
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 40 countries and 29 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.
Location: Sekota
Job Overview/Summary: The position holder is responsible for implementing community-based GBV prevention and response and child protection programs in the project implementation area. The GBV and Child Protection Assistant Officer will collaborate with the Woreda Office for Women and Children on GBV and child protection case management. He/she will implement and monitor GBV prevention and response activities, conduct child protection awareness sessions, and manage the distribution of dignity kits and material support for UASC, orphans, vulnerable children, and GBV survivors. The position holder will lead all aspects of the child protection and GBV prevention and response activities of the program that include working with the community, psychosocial support activities and case management.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Assist the team in the assessment of the living conditions of children, women girls and boys in the IDP/Returnee community centers and participate in the development of an appropriate strategy in addressing their needs.
- Collaborate with the Woreda Office for Women and Children on GBV and child protection case management.
- Facilitate the involvement of children and women the community (leaders and parents) in the women and girls’ wellness center and SHLS and document the progress made.
- Support community leaders and government sector focal people in the monitoring, verification, and documentation of GBV and child protection cases.
- Through working with community committees to identify an awareness of the community on GBV/CP concepts in collaboration and with community leaders/structures.
- Organize and facilitate GBV/CP awareness session.
- Organize and facilitate curriculum-based sessions like girl shine for adolescent girls and caregivers session and SEAL session for Children
- Organize and lead psychosocial support activities at the and women and girls’ safe space (WGSS) and Safe, Healing and learning Space
- Work closely with the WPE Officers and Assistants in the celebration of international events day and other awareness-raising sessions.
- Submit weekly and monthly reports to WPE officers
- Use and implement IRC WPE tools
- Implement other tasks assigned by the line manager
Job Requirement
Educational Requirements:
- Diploma in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, Nursing, Education, Women’s Studies with 1 year of related work experience
- High school certificate with 3 years of experience in GBV and social work.
- High school certificate with 3 years of experience/ Diploma with 1 year of experience in Child protection, Social Work, Sociology, Public Health, Women’s Studies, or any other social science related field.
- Related work and field experiences in counseling or social service provision with women and children.
- Demonstrated confidence in discussing GBV, child protection risks, intimate partner violence and sexuality issues.
- Able to always maintain child protection– including knowledge and practical application of the Child protection Guiding Principles and PSEA.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, coordination, and diplomatic skills required.
- Able to organize, maintain composure and prioritize work under pressure, able to coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to details.
- Willing to travel to potentially insecure sites with an IRC vehicle or rental vehicle, with security assessment and travel approval by the supervisor.
- Ability to communicate in English and Somali languages.
- Familiarity working in Somali region and particularly intervention sites. Preferred experience & skills:
- 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.
- Ability to work both independently and in a dynamic, cross-functional global team structure.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- The ability to manage and work through change in a proactive and positive manner.
The above qualifications are for consideration. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Disclaimer: Please note that IRC will never request applicants or candidates to make any form of payment at any stage of the recruitment process.
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.