# Head of Ebola Response Team

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

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## Description

The Head of Ebola Response Team will directly supervise teams based in Butembo and Beni, including programme, safety and security, supply chain, finance, HR, and safeguarding colleagues.

The successful candidate will work closely with various internal stakeholders, including the Deputy Director of Programmes, Health Coordinator, EHA Coordinator, Protection Coordinator, Supply Chain Coordinator, and Finance Deputy Director.

Externally, the Head of Ebola Response Team will represent IRC in meetings with provincial and administrative authorities, other NGOs, interagency groups, and Ebola response coordination mechanisms.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Manage and oversee the Ebola response operations in Butembo and Beni

- Ensure effective implementation of programmes, logistics, and security

- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders

- Develop and implement strategies to respond to the Ebola outbreak

- Manage and develop the team

**Requirements:**

- Master's degree in a relevant field (preferably in general management or operations)

- At least 5 years of experience in managing operations and/or projects in developing countries, preferably in Africa

- Proven ability to manage field personnel and remote offices

- Experience in logistics, HR/administration, and security management

- Experience in managing operations in conflict settings

- Excellent intercultural communication skills

- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills

- Proficiency in computer applications

- Flexibility and ability to work independently

**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

**How to Apply:**

- Submit application letter (max 1 page)

- Updated CV (max 3 pages) in French or English

- Copies of diplomas, service certificates, recommendations, ID, and employment card

## Skills

### Required
- logistics
- HR
- security management
- operations management
- communication

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