# Risk Communication and Community Engagement Specialist

**Company**: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
**Location**: Nyakunde, Democratic Republic of the Congo
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Communications
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Risk Communication and Community Engagement Specialist to join our team in Nyakunde, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing risk communication and community engagement support to the IRC's programme, with a focus on Ebola response and prevention.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement effective communication strategies to engage communities and promote behaviour change

- Conduct community assessments to identify needs and concerns related to Ebola

- Design and disseminate key messages and materials to communities, using a variety of channels and formats

- Provide training and capacity-building support to community members and local leaders

- Collaborate with other teams, including health and programme, to ensure integrated programming

- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication activities

- Perform other tasks as requested by supervisor

Requirements:

- Relevant degree in public health, health promotion, social sciences, communication, social work, psychology, anthropology, sociology, education, or a related field

- At least 2 years of professional experience in risk communication, community engagement, and work with vulnerable populations

- Experience in community engagement, including design and delivery of key messages, listening to community members, and searching for solutions

- Prior experience in Ebola response is highly desirable

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

- Fluency in French and local languages of Ituri; English is an asset

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel

Benefits:

- Competitive salary

- 14 weeks of maternity leave at 100%

- Flexible working arrangements for nursing mothers

- Annual leave and sick leave

- Opportunities for professional growth and development

How to Apply: To apply, please submit your application, including a cover letter, CV, and supporting documents, by 16 November 2026.

The IRC is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

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## Skills

### Required
- risk communication
- community engagement
- public health
- health promotion
- social sciences
- communication
- social work
- psychology
- anthropology
- sociology
- education
- French
- Microsoft Office

### Nice to have
- Ebola response
- English

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