Description
We are seeking a specialist to work on safety, protection, and partnerships in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Coordinator for Security and Safety to ensure gender inclusion in security risk analysis and safety training.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Senior Coordinator for Security and Safety to integrate gender considerations into security risk analysis and safety training
- Work with the Safeguarding Manager to support protection efforts, taking into account safeguarding principles
- Support partnership efforts to strengthen the capacity of IRC partners for more equitable programming focused on GEDI
Requirements:
- Advanced degree or proven experience in the humanitarian sector in one of the following areas: social sciences, international law, international relations, or related disciplines
- At least 3 years of experience in gender programs, protection, safeguarding, and/or human resources
- Proven experience in a difficult humanitarian context in DRC or another country
- Knowledge of human rights, children's rights, inclusion, diversity, and gender equality
- Strong analytical and report-writing skills, with excellent attention to detail
- Training, facilitation, and oral and written communication skills
- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet)
- Fluency in French and functional English
- Knowledge of dominant local languages in IRC DRC intervention areas (Swahili, Lingala, etc.)
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- 14 weeks of maternity leave at 100%
- Nursing mothers have up to two hours per day for breastfeeding, which is paid and counted as work time
- Two days of annual leave
- IRC offers a safe and fulfilling work environment for all employees with flexibility measures focused on employee well-being
Professional Standards:
- All IRC workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct
- IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation