International Rescue Committee – IRC External Vacancy Announcement

Position 1: Capacity Building Assistant 

Required Qualification and Experience 
0 years of applicable experience for degree holders 
NGO experience is a plus. 
Minimum of six- month IRC internship service 
Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health, sociology, Rural Development, SBCC fields 
Location Aletawondo 
Deadline February  2, 2025 

Duties and Responsibilities 
Facilitate orientation and sensitization meetings with the community. 
Assist in planning and facilitation of colorful training in consultation with program staff. 
Assist in the facilitation of socio-economic and KAP surveys. 
 
Facilitate meetings for consultants and program staff with partners and the community. 
Consult communities and discuss with them how to maximize the impact of IRC’s assistance and their participation. 
Look for ways to enhance community participation in colorful projects and suggest stylish experiences. 
Streamlining the sustainability of colorful IRC projects assessing the status in financial, specialized, and management, and reporting the strengths and weakness of the old grant projects including the scope of support from Zonal water office/ Woreda water desks. 
Help in erecting the capacity of the community( in line with the community’s action plan) to sustainably manage their water and sanitation facilities. 
Assist in developing the facilitation skills of EHAs and Village Facilitators for Participatory Learning and Action/ PLA Activities using the guidelines. 
Work on the sustainability of colorful IRC interventions in the area and suggest better experiences for applicable programs. 
Maintain a system for timely information and idea-sharing on assignments learned and changing circumstances on projects. 
Maintain partnership and utilize the existing partner’s resources for community capacity building. 
Organize and grease training of water committees and boards, plumbers, and generator operators. 
Enhance and ensure community participation at all stages of water systems(  systems design, project implementation, project handing over, and project evaluation). 
Monitor and supervise the activities of water boards and water committees for old and new grants. 
Conduct and work nearly with other staff,  near working relationships with applicable partner institutions. 
Source and organize secondary socio-profitable information about the zone and woredas. 
Source and compile training materials for users. 
Assist in facilitating the community, WUAs, and FG people’s awareness of the donor's visits and meetings. 
Facilitate provisional and final handover activities of the project and help in collecting documents of provisional and final handover, list of water management committees, and list of capacity building materials handed for WMC and all necessary data. 
Report to the Hygiene Promotion/ PLA Officer. 
Carry out another workshop as assigned by the association. 
Promote and  laboriously  share in  enterprise and  sweat to  make team engagement, inclusion, and cohesion in IRC(  platoon/ office) 
Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue, and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies 
Safeguarding Responsibilities 
Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion, and cohesion in IRC( team/ office) 
Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue, and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies

How to Apply 

Candidates meeting the below qualifications are encouraged to apply only through the IRC Online recruitment website. 
IRC Career Site – https// rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/56785?c=rescue

Please include 3 references from current and former employers. Applications won't be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or particular visits. 
Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short-listed and contacted. Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply.  

Position 2: Nutrition Officer 

Required Qualification and Experience 
Education Diploma/ BSc/ MSc or original experience in Nursing, Public Health/ MD 
Minimum work experience of 5 years for a Diploma, 2 years for a BSc, and 1 year for an MSc/ MD. 
Location Hargelle 

Deadline January  12, 2025 

Duties and Responsibility 
Take charge of planning and coordinating field-position TSFP activities, which include tasks similar to preparing and estimating executive costs for direct distributions. Additionally, submit functional requests to the program director. 
Prepare distribution plans providing estimates of the proposed number of beneficiaries and how distribution shall be affected. 
Timely submission of the Food Distribution Plans to WFP for blessing. 
Lead the scoping/ distribution planning community sensitization missions. 
Prepare all TSFP tools needed prior to each distribution and alert levies and ensure they're trained to take over distributions. 
Prepare food returns attestation from direct distributions- explained and proved. 
Unite with the MHNT in Woreda to produce common work plans that connect the TSFP with the HMNT Community Case Management of Malnutrition( CMAM) conditioning. 
Act as the link between the TSP  platoon and the zonal/ woreda administrations, WoHo, and service recipient community. 
As and when needed laboriously represent IRC nutrition collaboration cluster. 
Corroborate, collect, and share complete timely reports of the TSFP conditioning to Woreda and, IRC Health and director nutrition directors. 
Prepare and submit on time to the WFP Shire office the daily, and yearly TSFP devisee reports, yearly distribution reports including the waybill tracking wastes, and the yearly report tab. 
Share in the medication of the daily Nutrition cluster 5Ws report on TSFP. 
Develop TSFP process covering  roster in collaboration with M&E 
take over regular TSFP monitoring field visits to give on-the-job training, identify capacity gaps, and material requirements, and collect TSFP  exertion reports from the field. 
Review TSFP training packages and  acclimatize( as  needed) 
Mentor and trainer, the Nutrition sidekicks and Screeners. 
Conduct TSFP and other nutrition-related training for HEWs and Health Development Army( HDAs) and Health workers in the Woredas. 
Constantly and proactively examiner assess the safety and security of the platoon;  instantly reporting enterprises or incidents to IRC  operation and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as needed to maintain and enhance the security terrain for IRC programs. 
securing liabilities 
Promote and laboriously share in enterprise and sweat to make platoon engagement, addition, and cohesion in IRC(  platoon/ office). 
Foster ongoing literacy, honest dialogue, and reflection to strengthen securing and promote IRC values and adherence to IRC  programs. 

How to Apply 
campaigners meeting the below qualifications are encouraged to apply only through the IRC Online reclamation website 
IRC Career Site https//careers.rescue.org/us/en/job/req56868/Nutrition-Officer
Please include 3 references from current and former employers. 
Operations won't be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or particular visits. 
Only applicants meeting the minimal qualification will be short-listed and communicated. 
Women applicants are largely encouraged to apply.  

Position 3: Expanded Program on Immunization( EPI) Officer

Required Qualification and Experience 
Education BSC/ MPH, health officer and nanny, with direct experience in immunization and surveillance. 
Experience At least 2 times of verified experience for a bachelorette’s degree; or master’s degree with at least 1 time of applicable experience or 5 times of applicable experience for parchment holders. 
A minimum of 1 time of direct experience leading or supervising an EPI/ Surveillance design is obligatory. 
Location Kamashi woreda (Assosa) 

Deadline January  14, 2025 

Duties and Responsibility 
Oversee health programs in assigned woredas,  fastening on routine immunization, cold chain operation, and Community-Grounded Disease Surveillance at both installation and community situations. 
Apply BCC strategies, including developing and reissuing IEC/ BCC accouterments. 
Organize and coordinate shops and training sessions on cold chain operation, immunization practices, community-grounded surveillance, and data operation within the intervention woredas. 
Grease daily review meetings with the health and husbandry sectors. 
Conduct yearly woreda-grounded One Health Task Force( OHTF) meetings. 
Grease integrated probative supervision( ISS) with indigenous, zonal, and woreda program experts daily. 
Conduct tone- assessments of all health installations in the woreda quarterly,  furnishing specialized support for Community-Grounded Disease Surveillance and immunization programs. 
Regularly collect and collect design data, including case studies, success stories, and photos, for submission to the Health Program Manager. 
Ensure data quality through proper entry, cleaning, and confirmation for immediate point-grounded action. 
Grease collaboration meetings, advocacy enterprise, and mindfulness-raising sessions with health extension workers and administrators. 
Represent IRC in woreda-  position collaboration meetings,  shops, and task force conversations. 
Maintain comprehensive records of health program conditioning in soft and hard clones,  icing timely exertion report submission to the health and nutrition director. 
Dissect yearly and daily reports from Waida health officers to ensure data quality and proper data donation for decision-  timber. 
Give specialized backing to government staff for quality program perpetration, including HEWs, health post nurses, health center EPI  labor force, cold chain and PHEM focal persons, and WoHO program officers. 
Support Woreda Health and Agriculture services in community engagement conditioning. 
Ensure health programs align with protocols,  programs, guidelines, and patron conditions. 
Prepare and review yearly, daily, and final health program reports for submission to the Addis Technical Unit via the Health and Nutrition directors. 
Take over any fresh tasks assigned by the immediate administrator.

Grants Management 
Regularly follow the status of indicators and take corrective measures for the deviance from the target. 
Implement the project activities as per the work plan Prepare. 
Check the status of the approved IR line in line with the procurement and work plan. 
Responsible for modification and updating of activity, spending, and procurement plans for the active grant. 
Control the proper use of materials procured under GA323 grants before or within the entitlement period to avoid old grant depositions. 

Monitoring & Evaluation 
Collaborate with the Health and Nutrition Manager to monitor and estimate program conditioning. 
Ensure yearly and daily indicators are achieved as per the plan. 
Update the indicator tracking tool yearly in coordination with the Assosa MEAL team. 
Work closely with the MEAL field office team to collect customer feedback. 
Develop and apply response mechanisms to address feedback effectively. 
Participate in probative supervision, daily monitoring visits, and periodic monitoring visits conducted in the woreda. 
Share visit findings with the Health and Nutrition Manager. 
Laboriously engage in mid-term and final evaluations in the intervention woredas. 
This ensures proper tracking, accountability, and nonstop enhancement in program performance and donor compliance. 
Human Resource Management 
Prepare and submit time sheets in every month timely. 
Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promote a strong team spirit, and provide oversight and guidance to enable staff to be effective in their positions. 
Site with health and nutrition manager and develop  crucial performance objectives and crucial Working Relationships 
Take obligatory online training courses in consultation with the HR team. 
Internal 
Work closely with  elderly health officers, other woreda EPI officers 
Work closely with the support department and other program departments. 
External 
Work closely with the woredas health and agriculture office, health center and health post staff zonal health department, and other enforcing mates. 
Actively share in health collaboration meetings and other applicable meetings eased by enforcing mates at the woreda and zonal position. 
Safeguarding Responsibilities 
Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion, and cohesion in IRC( team/ office) 
Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue, and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies 

How to Apply

Candidates meeting the below qualifications are encouraged to apply only through the IRC Online recruitment website. 
IRC Career Site – https//careers.rescue.org/us/en/job/req56924/Expanded-Program-on-Immunization-EPI-Officer
Please include 3 references from current and former employers. 
 Applications won't be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or particular visits. 
Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short-listed and contacted. 
Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply.  

Position 4: Senior Nutrition Officer 

Required Qualification and Experience 
Education BSc/ MSc or original experience in Nursing, Public Health/ MD 
minimum work experience of 2 years for BSc, 1 year for MSc/ MD. 
 Location Hargelle 

Deadline January  14, 2025 

Duties and Responsibilities 

Ensure implementation of TSFP response project through planning, supervise progress against grant work plan, and on-time delivery of TSFP response conditioning. 
Prepare regular updates and share to direct supervisor and other department staff. 
Ensure that the goals and objectives of the project are met as per the project proposal, work plan, and M & E Plan. 
Work closely with the Nutrition officer, NA, NOW, and WoHo to develop distribution plans, including estimating the expected number of clients. 
Take charge of planning and coordinating field-level TSFP conditioning, which includes tasks similar to preparing and estimating executive costs for direct distributions. Additionally, submit functional requests to the program manager. 
 Prepare distribution plans providing estimates of the proposed number of beneficiaries and how distribution shall be affected. 
 Timely submission of the Food Distribution Plans to WFP for approval. 
 Lead the scoping/ distribution planning community sensitization missions. 
 Prepare all TSFP tools required before each distribution and alert volunteers to ensure they're trained to undertake distributions. 
 Prepare food returns documentation from direct distributions- explained and documented 
 constantly and proactively examiner assess the safety and security of the platoon;  instantly reporting enterprises or incidents to IRC management and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain and enhance the security environment for IRC programs. 

Perform any other related duties as required. 
 Conduct TSFP and other nutrition-related training for HEWs and Health Development Army( HDAs) and Health workers in the Woredas. 
 Liaises and creates strong linkages with zonal and Woreda partners implementing project activities in the targeted Woredas. 
 Represent IRC in coordination meetings, workshops, and task force meetings, in the woreda. 
 Helps in conducting workshops, training, and donations on the project activities for Woreda TSFP staff as per the project. 
 Ensure quality of TSFP service provision in nutrition sites according to MOH, WFP, WHO, or transnational standards through communication of standards, assessing and monitoring performance against norms, and guiding and motivating staff to meet and maintain standards. 
 Provide mentorship and probative supervision. 
 Identify performance gaps design interventions and develop action plans to manage activities and improve the quality of services. 
 Maintain documentation of applicable information and communicate with decision-makers when necessary. 
 Provide timely updates to service providers on TSFP guidelines 
 Establish and adhere to the supervision schedule. 
 Follow all IRCs standard grant Management tools as recommended by the Jigjiga and Addis Ababa-based H&N unit and M & E unit. 
 Ensure that all activities are implemented according to the work plan and that targets are met. 
 Work closely with the Health and Nutrition Manager. 
 Track woreda position expenditure yearly and report appropriately. 
 Cover the implementation of the project activities daily and develop action plans in collaboration with the health officers. 
 Ensure that the stated goals and objectives of the project are met. 
 Maintain the quality of TSFP services and TSFP service data. 
 Supervise nutrition officers in target woredas. 
 Apply staff performance evaluation on time and standard quality manner and contribute to staff development plan. 
 Safeguarding Responsibilities 
 Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to make team engagement, inclusion, and cohesion in IRC( team/ office). 
 Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue, and reflection to strengthen securing and promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies. 

How To Apply 

Candidates meeting the below qualifications are encouraged to apply only through the IRC Online recruitment website. 
 IRC Career Site https//careers.rescue.org/us/en/job/req56923/Senior-Nutrition-Officer
Please include 3 references from current and former employers. 
 Applications won't be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or particular visits. 
 Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short-listed and contacted. 
 Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.