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Emergency Rapid Response Officer
International Rescue Committee (IRC) Ethiopia
Health Care
Public Health
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3 years
Position
2020-06-09
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:
The Emergency Rapid Response (ERR) Officer will be responsible for implementation of emergency hygiene promotion, sanitation and capacity building activities in the field office. The position holder will also supervise emergency project activities, participate in assessments and project monitoring, proposal writing, managing budget, and organize ERR and WASH response activities.
Duty Station: Bale Robe (with frequent travel to field sites)
Contract Duration: for 6 months with possibility of extension
Job Requirements
Education: BSc Degree/Post Graduate Degree in Public Health or Environmental Health.
Work Experience: 3 years for BSc Degree or 2 years for MSc Degree holders.
- 1 year supervisory experience and basic managerial skills.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
- Hygiene promotion experience/ERR with INGO /INGO in local community settings.
- Technical and report writing skills
- Computer literate.
- Fluent spoken and written English.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
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/9248?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.
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