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Date: 7/26/05
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Fonction: Field Coordinator- Burundi
Duree_du_contrat: one year
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RESPONSIBILITIES: The Field Coordinator is responsible for overall operations in the field site as well as liaising with other IRC offices and partners. Specific responsibilities include: Overseas the implementation of Ruyigi province projects; Ensures that all IRC projects are implemented in a timely and professional manner; Establishes / maintains a regular system of project evaluation and progress monitoring; Ensures that IRC projects adequately meet beneficiary needs; Submit monthly situation reports to the Deputy Director; Uses qualitative and quantitative indicators and prepares accurate and timely reports on project progress; Develops a long term view of activities within the field of operation, integrating the IRC Programming Principles and Program Framework; Actively collects data of the province (e.g. monthly morbidity and mortality data), and search for new project ideas and activities; Drafts concept papers and assists in the preparation of proposals; Manages the Ruyigi Field Office staff including Field Officers, Logisticians, Admin/Finance staff and all support staff; Conducts periodic staff meetings to keep all field staff posted on IRC Program Framework and Policies (developments and changes), Security, UN/NGO Coordination meetings and Local authorities meetings pertinent to them; Promotes professional working relationships and resolves staff conflicts and concerns in a timely manner; Monitors supervision of all staff at site, takes a leading role in recruitment of new staff; Assumes overall responsibility for the security and safety of program staff and assets in Ruyigi Field Office; Develops/implements/revises and maintains written security procedures and protocols part of the provincial security manual; Ensures that all staff are adequately trained in the use of all communications equipment and that security regulations are clearly understood and respected; Monitors the security and humanitarian situation throughout the province; Gathers security information daily and approves and monitors all vehicle and staff movements accordingly; Meets regularly with local authorities to foster good will and support for all project activities; Contributes in supporting the provincial administration in developing Ruyigi Contingency Plan; Establishes and documents all administrative procedures; Establishes/maintains a system for regular staff evaluation, and standard procedures for new position posting, interviewing, and applicant selection; Reviews and approves all purchase requisitions; monitor commitments and expenditures against budgets; Respects IRC Burundi procurement delineation of authorities. REQUIREMENTS: Masters degree required (civil or hydraulic engineering degree); Minimum of 3 years experience managing projects in developing countries, preferably in Africa; Demonstrated ability to manage field staff in a cross-cultural setting; Commitment to national staff development essential; Experience in logistics, budget management, administration; Excellent cross-cultural communication skills, problem-solving and decision-making skills; Strong computer skills (including MS Office, MS Project); Strong proposal and report writing skills; Fluent in English and French (written and spoken); Flexibility, management skills, security analysis skills; Ability to work independently and meet deadlines; Ability to live and work in a relatively insecure and isolated environment.

Date: Education RFA Proposal DEsigner and Writer- DRC
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Societe: International Rescue Committee
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Fonction: Education RFA Proposal Writer and Designer- DRC
Duree_du_contrat: one month
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INTRODUCTION: The Education RFA Proposal Designer and Writer will lead the design and ensure the writing of the IRC proposal in response the RFA issued by USAID. The program aims at providing, in 2 provinces of DRC - including one where IRC is a leading agency for humanitarian work - holistic primary school reform in a minimum of 120 schools by: Improving quality of and access to education; Reducing certain school fees (through IGAs); Improving the management of school fees. RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategy (to be commenced before arrival on-site); Become rapidly familiar with the IRC Program Framework and with IRC DRC past strategic planning outputs in the sector of Education;Become rapidly familiar with the education sector in DRC and with IRC programming strengths in DRC, especially in the domain of civil society development and umbrella grants management, and, as relevant, build on these strengths to design sections of the project; Analyze and summarize what is required by and for the RFA, rapidly gain a complete understanding of the RFA contents including due dates, criteria, special requirements, required paperwork; If possible, contribute to prepare the list of questions that IRC will submit to USAID as part of the usual RFA process and closely analyze all answers provided by USAID; Become rapidly familiar with the stakeholders environment in the sector of Education in DRC. Specifically, advise the Deputy Director, Programs, on strategic partnerships for the constitution of a successful alliance of key organizations, with the aim that only one unique common application would be submitted to the RFA; Contribute to negotiate technical and organizational aspects of these partnerships; Inform and advise on the language for partners’ agreements, sub-grants and sub-contracts, in conjunction with the DDP and IRC NY Grants and Compliance Unit;Act as the focal point with sub-grantees and/or partner organizations as soon as a partnering principle has been agreed; Design initial project strategy addressing both RFA foci and orientations and probable partner’s specificities; Discuss technical options with DDP and make sure that all components of the programs are realistic given IRC’s and partners’ technical and logistical capacities, as well as the DRC context; Refine successively project’s strategy to, step by step, obtain a detailed, sound, holistic project design matching to the best extend possible all the RFA settings, the DRC context, the IRC Program Framework and IRC’s and partners’ specificities; Design a strong data collection and monitoring & evaluation plan that address the RFA requisites and contributes to IRC’s institutional commitment to quality programming and data-based program management; Provide leadership and supervision to ensure that the staffs allocated full- or part-time to the development and writing of the proposal are focused on winning the RFA; Create an action plan and checklist that includes all necessary tasks to bring the proposal to completion (including all compliance issues and paperwork), monitor the progress of all tasks against the timeline, make adjustments as necessary and keep the DDP permanently up-to-date; Clearly assign tasks to each team member and each task to a team member, ensure that all team members’ responsibilities are well delineated and clear and facilitate open and constructive collaboration between all team members; Create and uphold strict timeline for submission that aims to complete a submission at least one day early. Set deadlines for multiple drafts and ensure that both the planned timeline and the actual process match IRC internal review procedures; Meet/conference call daily with team members and DDP to assess progress; Act as the focal point for the drafting, editing and finalizing of the proposal; Prepare application in exactly the same format as the review criteria. Ensure that everything is done in the design and editing of the proposal to maximize the ranking of the proposal; Incorporate all necessary submissions information into the document; Ensure that the tone, content and design of the proposal correspond to the requirements on the RFA; Provide program inputs so that budget can be developed in relation to the design, under the lead of the DDP; If any, contribute from a distance to answer USAID issue later. REQUIREMENTS: Record of successful similar proposals designed and submitted in the last few years; Degree and/or relevant experience in education sector; Experience with programs built around Income Generating Activities in support to school fee reduction strategies; Successful program management or technical advise positions in the education sector, preferably in Africa in post conflict environments; Excellent English writing skills; Achieved knowledge of USAID regulations and requirements for RFAs, including as regards with compliance and paperwork; Strong planning skills and demonstrated ability to make a team stick to the planning; Experience negotiating partnerships both at strategic and contractual level; Experience building and leading a team made up of both full- and part time staff, from various organizations; Achieved understanding of how to design powerful log frames for USAID proposals; Demonstrated skills and experience designing data collection and monitoring & evaluation systems; Strong budgeting skills; Ability to work well under unstable security environments, and administrative and programmatic pressures; Achieved knowledge of usual desktop software such as Word, Excel and Outlook; Professional fluency in spoken and written French; Experience in DRCongo; Experience in designing and/or implementing education programming through local NGOs desired.

Date: July 11, 2005
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Societe: International Rescue Committee
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Fonction: Post-Emergency Program Manager
Duree_du_contrat: one year
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RESPONSIBILITIES: Plan and implement multi-sector emergency and post-emergency interventions - primarily health, wat/san, GBV and livelihoods - in Kalehe Territory; Ensure that the various different technical groups part of the program team work in a coherence and cohesive manner; Ensure that program implementation is consistent with and embodies the core principles of IRC’s Program Framework; Provide regular feedback, both written and oral, on programmatic and operational issues to the Provincial Coordinator and Technical Coordinators.Oversee the maintenance of a small advanced base in Kalehe territory; Ensure proper administrative, logistics, security and human resources procedures and policies are respected there; Work with various operational and programmatic staff based in Bukavu to ensure field offices receive the appropriate level of logistical, technical, financial, managerial and administrative support to carry out activities; Ensure the highest possible quality of services provided to the beneficiaries; Oversee and assure timely and accurate project monitoring and evaluation, with the involvement of the relevant technical support; Oversee the appropriate collection and analysis of project data based on usual HIS and on project’s indicators in conjunction with the Technical Coordinators and Technical Advisors; Produce recommendations on ways to improve project methodology, impact, beneficiary participation, coverage, etc and share lessons learned within IRC; Contribute to proposal development for future phases of the programs, and for additional actions in the area. Manage a team of 20 local staff comprising technical and administrative staff; provide leadership and supervision; Design a staff development plan for project staff in conjunction with the Technical Coordinators and Provincial Coordinator and ensure implementation; Actively promote staff development and conduct mainly on-the-job trainings such as high performing national staff may be promoted to managerial positions; Write job descriptions, establish hiring criteria for project staff, interview and select staff as needed; Provide regular oral and written feedback to staff. Conduct written evaluations; Promote professional working relationships and resolve staff conflicts and concerns in a timely manner; Contribute to the all IRC DRC team understanding of and agreement and compliance with IRC Sexual Abuse and exploitation policy and mandatory reporting. Implement strict and continuous controls on all logistic aspects, and participate actively in improving transparency of all actions, especially at the level of the sites where IRC intervenes and of the small field base (through physical counts of stocks, check of way-bills, use of proper documentation, etc); Manage in a strategic manner the program budget to ensure an appropriate and efficient use of resources in the area of operation, in conjunction with the Provincial Coordinator; Produce weekly updates and monthly internal reports; Contribute to the production of required reports for donors, in coherence with the Program Department in Kinshasa. Assume overall responsibility for the security and safety of program staff and assets deployed in the field; Achieve competency in use of all communications equipment; Be fully capable of implementing emergency response procedures without assistance; Develop and follow the achievement of the same skills and behaviour by program staff. Ensure close and meaningful relationship with Local Ministry of Health and mainstream the principle of partnership in the project implementation; In coherence with Technical Coordinators and the Provincial Coordinator, actively pursue contacts with local authorities, other NGOs, UN agencies, donors, or other valuable contacts as a mean to strengthen support for IRC health related activities; Ensure participation at all relevant coordination and information-sharing meetings; Organize and facilitate, upon request and with the Provincial Coordinator, meetings and field visits for stakeholders interested in health issues and visiting the area. REQUIREMENTS: Mostly required are extensive experiences in implementing and managing rural emergency or post-emergency multi sector or primary health care programs in post-conflict countries (with experiences in African context preferred); Candidate must be fluent in French and ideally be capable of writing technical reports in both English and French; Experience in conducting health/public health assessments desired; Demonstrated ability to build relationships with local partners with strong communication and interpersonal skills to work at all levels from local grassroots through to senior authorities levels; Strong management, project planning, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; Ability to write clear and concise reports and project proposals; Previous budget oversight responsibilities; Strong computer skills; Preferred experience in working with HF radios (CODAN), VHF radios, satellite telephone and fax and standard office equipment; Ability to work well in unstable security environments, and under intense administrative and programmatic pressures. Must demonstrate flexibility to adapt to changing requirements; Must be willing to endure basic living conditions at field sites with electricity provided by a generator, and pumped water; Must be willing to travel often to support remote sites; Applicant should have a wide range of skills and interests; Must be able to work independently while being a team player

Date: July 1, 2005
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Societe: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
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Email: Please apply online at www.IRCjobs.org
Contact: Please apply online at www.IRCjobs.org
Fonction: Deputy Director - Chad
Duree_du_contrat: 12 moins
Salaire: TBD

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Responsibilities: Oversee development of IRC’s programming in Bahai including on-going assessments, proposal design, and budget generations; Work with sector coordinators and managers to ensure adequate and appropriate goods and services in the camp and within the local community; ensure universal standards (Sphere) are being adhered to; Oversee administrative, human resources, logistics and fiscal management of the field office; With Country Director, develop systems and procedures to ensure smooth running of field office; Participate as part of senior management team on issues of strategic planning, promotion of IRC’s Program Framework; and other macro projects; Liaise with UNHCR, other UN agencies, international and national NGOs, and government departments present in the region; Represent IRC at local, regional, and national levels; Ensure positive interaction and good relations with partners in the region; With the Country Director, establish security guidelines for IRC field office and ensure their adherence; Recruit, train and supervise national staff as necessary; participate in recruitment of international staff as required; Work with international, national, and refugee staff to ensure basic needs and concerns are being heard and addressed. Requirements: University degree in International Affairs, Public Administration, or related degree; graduate degree an advantage; At least 5 years experience working overseas with at least 2 years in a refugee setting; Proven leadership, team-building, and management experience; Ability to form, motivate, and work in a team; Fluency in spoken and written English and French; Proficiency in spoken Arabic is a plus; Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills; Ability to form systems and procedures and ensure their adherence; Proven computer literacy skills; Ability to work under very harsh working and living conditions; Ability and willingness to work and travel throughout Chad. The IRC requests that all applications be completed on line at www.IRCjobs.org. Please note that IRC does not set closing dates/deadline dates for applications; recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. The IRC reviews all applications and you will be contacted directly if you are selected as a candidate.

Date: July 1, 2005
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Societe: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
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Email: Please apply online at www.IRCjobs.org
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Fonction: Logistics Coordinator - Bukavu, DRC
Duree_du_contrat: 2 ans
Salaire: TBD

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Responsibilities: Maintain and implement systems for procurement, storage, inventory, asset control, distribution, and receipt of all program materials; Responsible for maintaining effective communication with the IRC national logistics department (in Kinshasa), and all IRC field sites in the Bukavu AOR; Collaborate with the finance department to ensure full respect to the IRC policies on internal control and conflict of interest; Locate qualified technicians and ensure the timely repair of equipment (vehicles, generators, computers, printers, codan radios, etc.); Responsible for IRC office compounds and housing management; By frequent visits to satellite offices, provide training to staff on IRC logistics procedures and requirements; Supports, advises and monitors the Provincial and Field Coordinators and program staff in logistics-related issues and activities; Ensure that IRC policies and procedures are well respected; Monitor and supervise local purchases by programs, administration, and logistics; Issue Purchase Request to the national Logistics Department for any equipments or materials not available locally; Work in close coordination with the Senior Logistics Coordinator in the procurement of equipment (choice of equipment, planning of purchases, etc.); Work closely with field logistics staff to ensure that materials are provided to project sites in a timely and efficient manner; Maintain a system to track procurement transactions to ensure adequate supporting documentation, accuracy of and control over payments; Keep accurate and organized records; Provide regular reports and updates to the Senior Logistics Coordinator and Provincial Coordinator; Serve as the Security Focal Point for the Bukavu office AOR; Update security plans (in collaboration with the Provincial and Field Coordinators and security focal points) twice yearly or more frequently if circumstances warrant this; Ensure all new staff are accurately briefed on security procedures; Responsible for day to day security management in Bukavu; Receive and review all security post-incident reports and advise on appropriate follow-up actions; Devise and manage appropriate communication channels to ensure accurate and timely circulation of security-related information within the country program and with headquarters. Qualifications: At least three years of oversees experience (ideally in Africa), preferably in relief/development work with supervisory responsibilities in logistics and/or program; Excellent organizational skills with regards to administration and logistics, and use of time effectively and efficiently; Flexibility and ability to handle multiple tasks at one time; Experience with security policy and management; Knowledge of construction, environmental health interventions and emergency interventions an advantage; Systems oriented - ability to design, implement and train; Strong communication, interpersonal and diplomatic skills when in contact with the staff, and representatives of other national and international organizations; Experience of training and/or workshop facilitation in a multicultural setting an advantage; Must be able to work independently while being a strong team player; Strong computer skills: must be competent in the use of Windows, MS office programs, email programs; database experience preferred; Preferred experience in working with HF and VHF radios, satellite telephone and fax and standard office equipment; Fluent written and spoken French essential; Fluent written and spoken English a strong advantage. Knowledge of Swahili an advantage; Ability to work well under unstable security environments, as well as administrative and programmatic pressures. Must demonstrate flexibility to adapt to changing requirements; Strong ability to train, motivate, and mobilize national teams; Must be willing to endure basic living and a restrictive social environment; Applicant should have a wide range of skills and interests; Employment is for 24 months, with the possibility of extension. The IRC requests that all applications be completed on line at www.IRCjobs.org. Please note that IRC does not set closing dates/deadline dates for applications; recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. The IRC reviews all applications and you will be contacted directly if you are selected as a candidate.

Date: June 29, 2005
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Societe: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Telephone: 1-212-551-2730
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URL: www.theIRC.org
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Contact: Please apply online at www.IRCjobs.org
Fonction: Senior Health Coordinator - DRC
Duree_du_contrat: deux ans
Salaire: TBD

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Responsibilities: Create and promote a culture of respect and belief in IRC staff in community ownership and participation in all IRC-supported health projects; Facilitate formal and on the job training for staff on the use of participatory tools and methodologies (e.g. PRA, focus groups, stakeholder analysis, etc.) throughout all phases of the project cycle; Develop and include indicators to measure our success in embodying participation in all health projects; Promote a culture of respect and belief in all IRC staff in the importance and value of capacity building; Conduct formal and on the job training on methodologies and approaches on capacity building techniques and methodologies in all health projects; Act as focal point for technical and training support for all health staff on the latest best practices in the health field; Ensure that IRC health projects’ implementation promotes capacity building to the maximum degree possible with local communities, the health system, local NGOs, Community Based Organizations, and government staff and agencies; Assist the Country Director and DDP in developing national staff capacity building plans, systems and procedures, for the health program staff; Ensure the highest possible quality of services provided to the beneficiaries; Lead the on-going design, development and improvement of IRC DRC health model, in coherence and convergence with national Ministry of Health policies, and through the IRC DRC Strategic Planning Process; Act as the focal point in the development of new health projects and proposals. Work with the DDP, the Country director, IRC HQ technical staff, and with community members to develop projects, assist in writing project proposals, and assist in the development of monitoring and evaluation system at proposal stage; Promote a holistic approach of project design and implementation within IRC health projects; Promote strong linkages and complementary activities between IRC projects; Ensure that health activities and methodologies are standardized and implemented uniformly at all project sites; Define and review project indicators and ensure that they are relevant and measurable; Ensure that IRC health projects have strong monitoring and evaluation, data collection systems and quality control mechanisms effectively in place; Ensure coherence of IRC health data collection and analysis systems with nationwide official systems, and ensure capacities are built among partners around data collection and analysis issues; In collaboration with the DDP, oversee all health data collection events (questionnaires, surveys, etc.) and needs assessment and ensure that tools and methodologies used are scientifically valid and appropriate; Analyze data collected and develop presentations (briefing papers, summary sheets, power point presentations, etc.) to support data-based decisions within the health program and to highlight and promote the impact of IRC supported health projects; Promote and coordinate information sharing and documenting lessons learned within IRC DRC, within IRC and with partners; Assist in or lead health assessments in new areas as needed; Participate in determining the criteria for site selection which may include: security evaluation/risk assessment; community health needs, health indicators, health system capacity, logistics feasibility, etc.; Provide support and supervise the preparation and production of all health project reports; Edit reports and ensure consistency of language and accuracy of content; Ensure that all reports conform to donor requirements; Be responsible for timely internal submission of reports as per IRC DRC reporting procedures and schedule; Ensure that budgets are sound and complete at proposal-development stage for all health projects; Support Health Coordinators in managing their Health budgets and take responsibility for the direct management of nationwide key budget items, such as procurement of medicines; Achieve extensive knowledge of donors’ policies and procedures as regards with health matters, especially as regards with procurement of goods and services, and ensure that these policies and procedures are systematically and timely followed by IRC DRC; Ensure direct or represented participation at all relevant significant health coordination and information-sharing meetings; Establish good relationship and communication with local and national level health authorities to ensure that the IRC health projects are well supported and well integrated into and conform to national health policies to the highest degree feasible; Meet regularly with national and local level authorities to foster good will and support for all IRC health project activities; Provide timely and compelling information to donors for on-going health projects. Meet with donors regularly as required and in collaboration with the DDP and CD to develop support for current and future activities; Organize and facilitate, in collaboration with DDP, CD and Provincial Coordinators, meetings and field visits for stakeholders interested in health issues and visiting the area; Manage at least two Health Coordinators (Due to the size of the IRC health program, and the large size of the country, one HC is based in Bukavu to support health projects in the eastern part of the country, while another HC is based in Kinshasa to support projects in the western side); Provide regular oral and written feedback to supervised staff. Conduct written evaluations every six months; In collaboration with the DDP, establish nationwide systems for regular staff evaluation, and standard procedures for new health position posting, interviewing and applicant selection; Promote professional working relationships and resolve staff conflicts and concerns in a timely manner; Lead the set up of a proper Sexual Abuse and Exploitation reporting system and the all IRC DRC team understanding of and agreement and compliance with IRC SAE policy and mandatory reporting; Adapt program activities to current security situation in the field; Achieve competency in use of all communications equipments; Be fully capable of implementing emergency response procedures without assistance. Requirements: MD or RN, with MPH preferred; At least five years of overseas experience (ideally in Africa), preferably in managing health programs in post-conflict and developing countries, in support to health authorities; Strong French skills essential (oral and written); Experience in developing Post-Conflict health programming preferred; Demonstrated experience in project design and use of project design tools (logframes, etc.); Demonstrated experience in developing strong monitoring and evaluation systems; Demonstrated data collection skills; Experience in working with and coordinating with the UN, EU, US donors, international and national NGOs and government agencies; Excellent writing skills; Demonstrated experience in capacity building and mentoring; Strong communication and interpersonal skills; Willingness to travel extensively to visit program sites (up to 50 % of time). The IRC requests that all applications be completed on line at www.IRCjobs.org. Please note that IRC does not set closing dates/deadline dates for applications; recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. The IRC reviews all applications and you will be contacted directly if you are selected as a candidate.

Date: June 22, 2005
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Societe: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Telephone: 1-212-551-2730
Fax:
URL: www.theIRC.org
Email: taramc@theirc.org
Contact: Please apply online at www.IRCjobs.org
Fonction: Logistics Manager - Chad
Duree_du_contrat: one year
Salaire: TBD

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RESPONSIBILITIES: In close cooperation Logistics Coordinator, establish and maintain strong Logistics contacts, procedures and systems; Establish, employ, and ensure others follow the standard IRC Logistics procedures and systems; Support program and management staff by supervising procurement of materials and supplies; Ensure that goods are procured according to IRC policies and the project requirement then delivered in a timely manner; Establish reliable local and inter-site transport system in field; Establish reliable communications among staff members in field; With Logistics Coordinator and Country Director, assess the security situation, establish locally appropriate protocols and preparedness plans and fully brief all staff members; Responsible for warehousing and warehouse procedures as per the IRC policies; Ensure that a reliable asset tracking system is in place and implemented; Hire national logistics staff in field and provide appropriate training, supervision; Liaise with Finance staff to ensure accountable and complete records; Liaise with Program staff to continuously update where logistics support is needed; Provide training to non-logistics staff on logistics procedures; Train IRC Bahai logistics staff on IRC logistics procedures; Suggest to the Logistics Coordinator and the Country Director new ways to improve the transport, warehousing and procurement systems in place. Requirements: At least two years of prior professional experience in relief/development activities related to logistics; Proven capacity to plan and conduct training for local staff; Operational knowledge of Microsoft Office software; knowledge of GPS mapping and GIS a plus. Fluency in English spoken and written; Fluency in French/Arabic language skills a plus; Experience supervising staff in an international setting; University Degree in Logistics, Business Management or a related field; Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills; Must be flexible to adapt to changing requirements; Strong reporting skills; Ability to work independently in a rapidly changing professional environment. Good communications and organizational skills; Ability to work under pressure in a harsh environment. The IRC requests that all applications be completed on line at www.IRCjobs.org. Please note that IRC does not set closing dates/deadline dates for applications; recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. The IRC reviews all applications and you will be contacted directly if you are selected as a candidate.

Date: June 22, 2005
Region:
Societe: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Telephone: 1-212-551-2730
Fax:
URL: www.theIRC.org
Email: taramc@theirc.org
Contact: Please apply online at www.IRCjobs.org
Fonction: Gender Based Violence Manager - Chad
Duree_du_contrat: 1 year
Salaire: TBD

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Responsibilities: Responsible for the overall IRC-Chad GBV program; Conduct GBV assessment to develop targeted, community-based program activities; Establish GBV monitoring and reporting system in coordination with other IRC programs (health, education, protection); Coordinate with UNHCR, International and Local NGOs working in Chad on GBV issues; Train IRC program staff on GBV issues; Engage and train refugee community leaders and members of traditional justice system on GBV issues; Create a women’s center and develop activities for women; Conduct community education and awareness campaigns; Recruit, train and supervise national and refugee GBV staff; Integrate case referral system into primary health and reproductive health program; Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation systems to track program progress; Ensure all internal and external reporting requirements are met; Work with grants manager to develop GBV program proposal that respond to the needs of the refugees and host community; Track and manage GBV program budget based on IRC financial policies. Requirements: At least two years experience working on gender-based violence issues, preferably in conflict-affected countries and/or refugee settings; Excellent English language skills, both spoken and written, French and Arabic a plus; Strong management, project planning, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; Experience working with and supervising staff in an multi-cultural setting; Experience developing and conducting trainings; Experience or knowledge of conducting participatory assessments; Ability to write clear and concise reports; Able to work independently while being a strong team player; Strong computer skills: must be competent in the use of Windows, MS office programs (Word, Excel), email programs; Degree in social science, social work, law, health or other related field; post-graduate degree a plus; Strong analytical and organizational skills; Must be flexible to adapt to changing requirements; Strong reporting skills; Ability to work well in unstable security environments, and under administrative and programmatic pressures. The IRC requests that all applications be completed on line at www.IRCjobs.org. Please note that IRC does not set closing dates/deadline dates for applications; recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. The IRC reviews all applications and you will be contacted directly if you are selected as a candidate.

Date: June 22, 2005
Region:
Societe: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Telephone: 1-212-551-2730
Fax:
URL: www.theIRC.org
Email: taramc@theirc.org
Contact: Please apply online at www.IRCjobs.org
Fonction: Environmental Health Manager - Chad
Duree_du_contrat: 1 year
Salaire: TBD

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Responsibilities: Implement, monitor, and evaluate environmental health intervention for targeted rural communities with a focus on hygiene promotion and latrine construction. Hire and train national staff in construction supervision and hygiene promotion. Conduct regular visits to project sites to monitor program progress. Oversee the construction of hand dug wells and latrines. Oversee the construction and startup of workshop to produce ceramic water filters. Form Community Water Boards in targeted communities to ensure sustainability of water infrastructure. Submit regular progress reports to the EH Coordinator and donors. Collaborate closely with local communities and authorities, and relevant Government Departments, UN agencies, and NGOs. As this position requires more management and community mobilization than engineering skills, this individual will be a professional who understands sanitation issues amongst rural populations, SPHERE standards and related social issues affecting behavior and will be conversant with the importance of community mobilization and capacity building. Requirements: Extensive experience working with both refugee and local communities; At least two years of prior professional experience in relief/development activities related to sanitation and hygiene promotion under a difficult logistical atmosphere; Proven capacity to plan and conduct training for local staff; Operational knowledge of Microsoft Office software; knowledge of GPS mapping and GIS a plus. Fluency in English, spoken and written; Fluency in French/Arabic language skills a plus; Experience supervising staff in an international setting; University degree in construction-related engineering; Public health degree/certificate a plus. Applicants without engineering degree that possess experience in environmental health and community mobilization will be considered; Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills; Must be flexible to adapt to changing requirements; Strong reporting skills; Ability to work independently in a rapidly changing professional environment. Good communications and organizational skills; Ability to work under pressure in a harsh environment. The IRC requests that all applications be completed on line at www.IRCjobs.org. Please note that IRC does not set closing dates/deadline dates for applications; recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. The IRC reviews all applications and you will be contacted directly if you are selected as a candidate.

Date: June 22, 2005
Region:
Societe: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Telephone: 1-212-551-2730
Fax:
URL: www.theIRC.org
Email: taramc@theirc.org
Contact: Please apply online at www.IRCjobs.org
Fonction: Reproductive Health Manager - Chad
Duree_du_contrat: 6-12 months
Salaire: TBD

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Responsibilities: Oversee the Reproductive Health (RH) program in the field location and supervise the implementation of the three chief aspects of reproductive health; In coordination with the Gender Based Violence (GBV) manager, prevent and manage the health consequences of gender-based violence, reducing excess maternal and neonatal morbidity, and reducing HIV transmission; Assess current RH situation in Oure Cassoni camp and IRC RH Chad program; ensure proper and timely implementation of current programs; write and submit reports as required; continually monitor and evaluate program indicators, objectives, outputs, and impact to ensure activities are effective, appropriate and based on a clear understanding of the problems, causes, contributing factors, and issues; With Health Coordinator, develop ideas/proposals for new programs; participate in IRC’s strategic planning process to ensure long-term planning and integrated programming; Supervise the HIV/AIDS, and Mother/Child Health staff and provide technical assistance and training as necessary; ensure that RH teams have appropriate logistics, administrative, and financial support; With Health Coordinator, introduce standardized strategies and protocols for RH as a component of comprehensive and fully integrated primary health program; Act as focal point for the coordination and implementation of the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) in the camp; Ensure collection of demographic data associated with RH; develop and maintain RH database involving IRC and other agencies; conduct surveys as necessary; with staff, analyze data to develop appropriate responses; Liaise with government bodies, UN agencies, INGOs, NGOs, and other agencies on issues of planning and implementing RH programs; Liaise with other sectors within IRC and with other agencies to ensure multi-sectoral approach to RH; Initiate and coordinate audience-specific training sessions for RH within IRC, with other agencies, and with the population; Ensure appropriate treatment of beneficiaries requiring clinical RH services (obstetric emergencies, medical response to survivors of gender-based violence, etc.) within IRC’s health program and ensure that the system for referral cases is functioning efficiently and with optimal results. Requirements: At least 3 years experience in Health programs in refugee or conflict settings; Good communications and organizational skills; Fluency in French spoken and written; Fluency in English/Arabic language skills a plus; Experience supervising staff in an international setting; Ability to work under pressure in a harsh environment; Masters degree or equivalent in Public Health, Nursing, Midwifery or related field; Clinical training (RN, MD) preferred; Strong analytical and organizational skills; Must be flexible to adapt to changing requirements; Strong report-writing skills; Ability to work well in unstable security environments, and under administrative and programmatic pressures. The IRC requests that all applications be completed on line at www.IRCjobs.org. Please note that IRC does not set closing dates/deadline dates for applications; recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. The IRC reviews all applications and you will be contacted directly if you are selected as a candidate.

Date: June 22, 2005
Region:
Societe: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Telephone: 1-212-551-2730
Fax:
URL: www.theIRC.org
Email: taramc@theirc.org
Contact: Please apply online at www.IRCjobs.org
Fonction: Reproductive Health Manager - Chad
Duree_du_contrat: 6-12 months
Salaire: TBD

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Date: June 22, 2005
Region:
Societe: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Telephone: 1-212-551-2730
Fax:
URL: www.theIRC.org
Email: taramc@theirc.org
Contact: Please apply online at www.IRCjobs.org
Fonction: Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) Coordinator - Chad
Duree_du_contrat: 6-12 months
Salaire: TBD

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Job Description/Responsibilities: In collaboration with the UNHCR Health Coordinator, institute meetings of agencies, especially those involved in health and protection issues; Work with Darfurian refugees along the Chad border to coordinate the implementation of the MISP, whose protocols are outlined in the InterAgency Manual for Reproductive Health in Refugee Situations; Act as focal point for the coordination and implementation of the MISP in Chad; Prevent and manage the consequences of sexual violence. Sexual violence programming will follow the recommendations of the UNHCR Guidelines for Prevention and Response of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence against Refugees, Returnees and Internally Displaced Persons (May 2003); Reduce HIV transmission by enforcing adherence to universal precautions for HIV/AIDS, guaranteeing the availability of free condoms if appropriate, and implementing the other minimum recommendations of the IASC Guidelines for HIV/AIDS Interventions in Emergency Settings (November 2003); Prevent excess neonatal and maternal morbidity and mortality by providing clean delivery kits for use by mothers or birth attendants to promote clean home deliveries, providing midwife delivery kits (UNICEF or equivalent) to facilitate clean and safe deliveries at the health facility, and initiating the establishment of a referral system to manage obstetric emergencies; Plan for the provision of comprehensive reproductive health services, integrated into Primary Health Care (PHC), as the situation permits; The MISP Coordinator will conduct field visits and will meet with concerned agencies and actors to ensure that emergency RH issues are being addressed; Bring together humanitarian actors, local authorities, health officials, security forces, community leaders etc. to discuss and strategize approaches and interventions in emergency reproductive health; Provide technical advice and training on specific issues of reproductive health including prevention and response to gender-based violence, HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention, methods to prevent excess maternal and neonatal deaths, and strategies for integrating reproductive health issues into health, protection, and other programming; Strengthen a multi-sectoral approach to reproductive health issues throughout the humanitarian response; The MISP Coordinator will also be the focal point for data collection and dissemination on RH issues; Ensure collection of demographic data associated with RH; develop and maintain RH database involving IRC and other agencies; conduct surveys as necessary; with staff, analyze data to develop appropriate responses; Provide monthly reports to NGOs, UN agencies, local authorities, health officials, etc. Requirements: At least 3 years experience in health programs in refugee or conflict settings; Experience working on emergency reproductive health issues, preferably using the MISP; Fluency in French and English spoken and written; Fluency in Arabic language skills a plus; Masters degree or equivalent in Public Health, Nursing, Midwifery or related field; Strong analytical and organizational skills; Must be flexible to adapt to changing requirements; Strong reporting skills; Ability to work well in unstable security environments, and under administrative and programmatic pressures. The IRC requests that all applications be completed on line at www.IRCjobs.org. Please note that IRC does not set closing dates/deadline dates for applications; recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. The IRC reviews all applications and you will be contacted directly if you are selected as a candidate.

Date: June 22, 2005
Region:
Societe: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Telephone: 1-212-551-2730
Fax:
URL: www.theIRC.org
Email: taramc@theirc.org
Contact: Please apply online at www.IRCjobs.org
Fonction: Program Manager, Kabare Health Zone - Kinshasa, DRC
Duree_du_contrat: 2 ans
Salaire: TBD

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Responsibilities: Plan, develop, implement and follow-up sustainable primary health care interventions (in collaboration with the IRC Health Coordinator and the Medical Chief Officer of the health zone), while planning longer-term public health programs (MCHC, EPI, AIDS, etc.) in a post conflict context, with a view to enabling full management and self-financing of the zone by the local health authorities with high quality and affordable services for the communities within a period of usually 3 to 5 years; In conjunction with the Health Coordinator, provide technical solutions for all related interventions; Become familiar with the IRC Program Framework institutionalization and strategic planning process, contribute to these processes and utilize their outputs in his/her work; Ensure that IRC projects adequately meet beneficiary needs and related targets; Ensure that projects are implemented in a timely and professional manner; Work towards greater community involvement and ownership of their health structures; Think always in terms of broadening the health coverage of the population; Ensure the highest possible quality of services provided to the beneficiaries; Oversee the appropriate collection and analysis of project data based on usual HIS and on project’s indicators in conjunction with the Health Coordinator and IRC Technical Advisors; Produce recommendations on ways to improve project methodology, impact, beneficiary participation, coverage, etc and share lessons learned within IRC; Contribute to proposal development; Manage a team of 20 local staff comprising technical (doctors and nurses providing supervision and support to the Health zone’s staff) and administrative staff; provide leadership and supervision; Develop with the Health Coordinator and implement strategies to increase coherence and effectiveness of teams working on the different components of the IRC’s intervention in support to the Health Zone; Design a staff development plan for project staff in conjunction with the Health Coordinator and Provincial Coordinator and ensure implementation; Actively promote staff development and conduct mainly on-the-job trainings such as high performing national staff may be promoted to managerial positions; Write job descriptions, establish hiring criteria for project staff, interview and select staff as needed; Provide regular oral and written feedback to staff. Conduct written evaluations; Promote professional working relationships and resolve staff conflicts and concerns in a timely manner; Contribute to the all IRC DRC team understanding of and agreement and compliance with IRC Sexual Abuse and exploitation policy and mandatory reporting; Manage in a strategic manner the program budget to ensure an appropriate and efficient use of resources in the area of operation, in conjunction with the Field Coordinator; Produce weekly updates and monthly internal reports; Contribute to the production of required reports for donors, in coherence with the Program Department in Kinshasa; Achieve competency in use of all communications equipment; Be fully capable of implementing emergency response procedures without assistance; Develop and follow the achievement of the same skills and behaviour by program staff; Ensure close and meaningful relationship with Local Ministry of Health and mainstream the principle of partnership in the project implementation; In coherence with the Health Coordinator and the Provincial Coordinator, actively pursue contacts with local authorities, other NGOs, UN agencies, donors, or other valuable contacts as a mean to strengthen support for IRC health related activities; Ensure participation at all relevant coordination and information-sharing meetings; Organize and facilitate, upon request and with the Provincial Coordinator, meetings and field visits for stakeholders interested in health issues and visiting the area. Agreement is for 24 months, with the possibility of extension. Requirements: Medical background required (but MD not essential); Extensive experiences in implementing and managing rural primary health care programs in developing countries (with experiences in African context preferred); Candidate must be fluent in French and ideally be capable of writing technical reports in both English and French; Experience in conducting health/public health assessments; Demonstrated ability to build relationships with local partners with strong communication and interpersonal skills to work at all levels from local grassroots through to senior authorities levels; Strong management, project planning, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; Ability to write clear and concise reports and project proposals; Previous budget oversight responsibilities; Strong computer skills; Preferred experience in working with HF radios (CODAN), VHF radios, satellite telephone and fax and standard office equipment Ability to work well in unstable security environments, and under intense administrative and programmatic pressures. Must demonstrate flexibility to adapt to changing requirements; Must be willing to endure basic living conditions at field sites with electricity provided by a generator, and pumped water; Must be willing to travel often to support remote sites; Applicant should have a wide range of skills and interests; Must be able to work independently while being a team player. The IRC requests that all applications be completed on line at www.IRCjobs.org. Please note that IRC does not set closing dates/deadline dates for applications; recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. The IRC reviews all applications and you will be contacted directly if you are selected as a candidate.