Clinical Officer Anesthetist
Job purpose/Objective
The Clinical Officer Anaesthetist is
overall responsible for providing anaesthetic management to all patients
undergoing surgical procedures, both emergency and elective, at the IRC Kakuma
Program Hospital.
Responsibilities
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Formulate department objectives with
the help of medical officer in charge of hospital.
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Ensure use of standard operating
procedures, protocols and guidelines in management of patients is followed
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Responsible for giving anaesthesia to
all emergency and elective cases conducted in theatre, both minor and major
surgeries
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Conduct peri-operative (pre and post)
review of all patients within 24 hours
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Supervise theatre staffs and ensure
smooth running of theatre activities and procedures in addition to allocating the
support staffs duties
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Assist in management of very sick
patients in the ward when called upon e.g. patients who need urgent
resuscitation and intubation
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Be part of the emergency trauma team
and called upon in case of an accident with mass causalities
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Attend and participate in the daily
morning hospital hand over meetings
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Participate in weekly continuous
medical education (CME) at the hospital
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Conduct on-job training of staff
through both practical and theory sessions
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Do theatre coverage and on-call, ensuring
24 hour coverage
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Properly cover nights and weekends,
arrange a rotation schedule with fellow clinical officer anaesthetist
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Perform routine clinical work as
required by your supervisor
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Participate in camp health
surveys/campaigns/surgical camps as required
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Keep complete and accurate inventory
of medicines and supplies located at the theatre and monitor and supervise
their usage
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Ensure all medication equipment ,
supplies required for anaesthesia are ordered in good time
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Ensure the anaesthetic machine and
operating table are well maintained and report any fault, need for repair or
maintenance in good time
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Provide health talks to
patients/clients on day to day basis
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Reporting and Coordination
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Ensure proper documentation of all
anaesthetic procedures, and condition of the patient including vital signs and
medication given
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Submit weekly theatre reports to the
HIS officer
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Compile and submit monthly theatre
reports to the MO in charge of hospital on a timely basis
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Other Special Duties other than
provision of Anaesthesia
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Attend to minor Surgical cases and
procedures referred to theatre not attended to by the MO (Esophageal foreign
body removal, Ear and nose foreign body removal, Circumcisions, Ganglions and
Lipomas excisions)
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Ensure quality anaesthetic management
for all patients undergoing surgical interventions
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Ensure that universal precautions and
infection prevention guidelines are adhered to
Qualifications
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Registered Anaesthetist with a Higher
National Diploma(HND) in Anaesthesia and Surgery from KMTC or recognized
Medical training institution
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Registered with the Anesthetists
Council of Kenya
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At least 2 years experience as an
Anesthetist in a busy hospital setup
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Good clinical and anaesthetic skills
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Proven leadership, communication,
interpersonal, decision making skills
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Good team player
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Excellent oral and written
communication skills (English and Swahili)
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Computer literacy in the use of MS
Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is required
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Ability to work and deliver results
with minimum supervision
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Demonstrated ability to work as a
team player
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Experience of working in hardship
area is an added advantage
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Cultural sensitivity
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Field Manager
Responsibilities
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Provides assistance to the Program
Managers in Lodwar and the Senior Management Team based in Nairobi as required
or as requested.The Program Managers report functionally to their
respectiveTechnical Coordinators and administratively to the Field Manager.
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Provide support and leadership in
grant management, budget monitoring, new program development, monitoring and
evaluation including strategic planning. More specifically;
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Ensure quality and timely
implementation of grants by staff with specific focus to the program support
sections of each respective grant;
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Support field teams in the Review of
Monthly Budget vs. Actual reports with program staff, make recommendations on
the basis of these and ensure that appropriate action is taken in a timely
fashion.
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Identify new program possibilities in
collaboration with field- and Nairobi-based program staff, specifically the
Deputy Director Programs and the Technical Coordinators;
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Based on identified needs, make
recommendations to Nairobi for development of new…?
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Ensure appropriate M&E activities
are carried out regularly by program staff in all sectors (data collection
& analysis, monitoring of project progress against established work plans,
monitoring of established indicators and utilization of results to inform
program (re-)design);
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Support the integration of program
activities to create coherent, quality and complimentary programming; Specific
focus to ensure strong integration of program support functions with direct
program related activities.
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Ensures policies and procedures are
in compliance with applicable IRC, funding source and government policies,
procedures and requirements.
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Promptly informsthe Deputy Director
of Operations (DDO) on any areas of concern or potential or suspected
violations.
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Field Manager effectively
communicates all relevant compliance issues during program design / development
and Grant Opening & Closing Meetings, or as encountered.
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With support from the Security
Manager, monitor the security situation and development in IRC operational
areaswith implications for staff safety and for program implementation;
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Maintain Health and Safety standards
by carrying out regular inspection of the office updating warning notices and
up-dating first aid kits with the support of the Security Manager.
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Directly manages, supervises and
mentors the Finance and Supply Chain staff of the Lodwar Programme.
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Ensure that all performance
evaluations for all staff are conducted on time, and review all evaluations to
ensure quality and consistency;
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Support in identifying training needs
for Lodwar Programme staff and make appropriate recommendations to the DDP, DDO
and the CD;
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Ensure that administrative matters of
the field office are carried out in accordance with IRC HR and administration
policies;
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Ensure that all IRC staff at the
Field level comply with the IRC Code of Conduct/IRC WAY and other relevant
policies pertaining to staff conduct.
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In collaboration with NBI HQ, oversee
the carrying out of supply chain operations by Lodwar SC staff, including
procurement (both local and through Nairobi HQ Office), stock management, asset
management, vehicle operations, equipment maintenance and repair (including
communications and computer equipment);
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Coordinates all transport and travel
arrangements for the Lodwar Programme in collaboration with NBI HQ Supply Chain
team.
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Ensure compliance with IRC and donor
Supply Chain policies at all times.
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Support and ensure accurate staff
movement planning at all times.
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Oversee the financial management of
field office operations by the Lodwar Programme staff, including cash
management, issuing and tracking advances, ensuring complete and correct use of
all finance forms; timely notice to Nairobi of cash transfer/petty cash needs;
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Ensure compliance with IRC and donor
finance policies at all times;
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Represent IRC in external engagements
with GoK, UN-Agencies, IRC Partners, other NGOs and key stakeholders;
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Coordinate IRC program activities
with relevant officials and other humanitarian agencies;
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Assist in the preparation of regular
reports to keep partners and stakeholders informed of IRC’s activities;
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Performs other administrative or
office duties or projects as required or as assigned.
Qualifications
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Bachelors Degree in Business
Administration or related field of study.
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5 years experience in administration
and management
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Excellent organizational and
analytical skills;
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Ability to write narrative and
analytical spread sheet reports
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Proven computer literacy in MS-Word,
MS-Excel MS-Access or related programs required
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Ability to plan, prioritize,
coordinate and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
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Ability to work under pressure and to
meet deadlines
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Spoken and written fluency in English
and Kiswahili desired
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Willingness to put in extra hours in
emergencies
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Willingness to travel to the field
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Systems oriented individual
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Good team player.
How to Apply
Apply here
Apply on or before 11th September, 2017
Apply on or before 11th September, 2017
Grants Internship
Description
The Grants Intern will be working under the direct supervision of the Grants and Fundraising Coordinator and Grants Manager, largely supporting the Grants Manager and Senior
The Grants Intern will be working under the direct supervision of the Grants and Fundraising Coordinator and Grants Manager, largely supporting the Grants Manager and Senior
Grants and Partnership officer.
She/He will be responsible for contributing to a large variety of Grants Unit activities listed in detail below.
The job requires extreme adaptability to different personality types, professional organization and initiative in independent problem solving.
The Somalia Country Office has designed the intern position to allow for increasing responsibility as the internship progresses.
She/He will be responsible for contributing to a large variety of Grants Unit activities listed in detail below.
The job requires extreme adaptability to different personality types, professional organization and initiative in independent problem solving.
The Somalia Country Office has designed the intern position to allow for increasing responsibility as the internship progresses.
Responsibilities:
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Track and manage hard donor deadlines
regularly and maintain communications with donors
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Work with sector coordinators to
receive progress updates on individual grants and projects
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Review and edit monthly, quarterly,
and annual reports on projects
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Organize and maintain information on
grants, sectors, programs, and individual projects
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Keep documents up-to-date on country
office portfolio, ending and beginning grants, etc
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Familiarize oneself with the varying
sub-grant partnerships across IRC Somalia programs and monitor the relationship
for the duration of the grant, relaying issues to relevant staff when necessary
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Work with Senior Grants &
Partnership officer to liaise with sub-grant partner on sub-agreement issues
for the duration of the sub-grant; i.e. financial reporting, funds
disbursement, technical reporting, amendments to the sub-grant budget, and any
issues with the partnership; support grant manager on such
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Focus on capacity-building of partner
and keep regular communication with the partner
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Support grant manager in Grant
Opening, Closing, and Check-in meetings, bringing together all relevant staff,
sometimes at Nairobi and field-levels, to go over financial, procurement, and
reporting needs
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Track budget vs. actual spending of
grants monthly (country portfolio of around $9mil); coordinate with staff at
field and Nairobi-level to resolve budgetary issues
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Support in meetings as necessary to
ensure necessary spending and adherence to donor agreement
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Create other communications pieces as
necessary as time allows; press releases or media advisories for events in the
field, news articles on changes in programs or context (when newsworthy), or
key programmatic achievements
Qualifications
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University Degree underway or
recently completed in Project Management, Accounting, International
Development, Non-profit Management, or other relevant fields
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Strong written and spoken
professional English required
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Work experience in any field,
full-time work experience in a professional office environment preferred
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Proficiency in EXCEL is a major
advantage
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Writing, editing, and proofreading
experience highly desired
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Willingness to work independently and
in group settings
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Strong interest in the INGO or the
humanitarian field and/or Somalia
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IRC leading the way from harm to
home.
How to Apply
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex,
color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status,
veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable
law.
If you need assistance in the
application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation
at any time. Please contact Talent Acquisitions at IRC.Recruitment@rescue.org. As required by law, the IRC will provide reasonable
accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with a known disability.
Emergency Preparedness Specialist
The VPRU Emergency Preparedness
Specialist oversees a three-year strategic project focused on strengthening the
capacity of local organizations and networks to lead response to gender-based
violence (GBV) in emergencies. This includes responsibility for technical
resources developed through the project, capacity strengthening carried out in
the field and remotely, and network-building for partners engaged in project
outcomes. In this capacity the VPRU Emergency Preparedness Specialist travels
to East Africa and other to-be-determined regions to support civil society
networks.
The VPRU Emergency Preparedness
Specialist is a member of VPRU and reports to the VPRU Deputy Director for
Emergencies.
Responsibilities:
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Supporting local GBV expertise and
emergency response to GBV
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Organize and lead GBV Emergency
Preparedness and Response Training of Trainers (ToT) for NGO network staff and
member organizations;
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Oversee the further evolution of the
IRC’s GBV Emergency Preparedness and Response training package to include
materials covering inclusivity and diversity, ensuring that
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training participants are equipped to
design and lead programming for women and girls of different age groups and
abilities, ethnic or religious backgrounds, sexual orientations, etc.;
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Using new materials on inclusivity
and diversity, as well as IRC materials on context-responsive approaches to GBV
programming in emergencies (e.g., mobile service provision, urban approaches,
etc.), organize and carry out deep dive workshops for NGO Network staff and
members;
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Establish strong eye-to-eye
collaboration with NGO Networks and support their work cascade the trainings
and deep dives out to network member organizations operating in refugee
recipient locations and conducting programming for women and girls, and/or
providing GBV prevention and response services;
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Ensure the monitoring, documentation
and dissemination of learning on supporting local GBV expertise and emergency
response to GBV.
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Accountability to women and girls in
humanitarian response
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Ensure – through program design and
practice, team capacity and behavior – that the people the IRC serves drive our
action, are part of the design and implementation of programs, and that their
access to services and programs is meaningful and safe;
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Support the IRC’s Women at Work in
Emergencies Network, in close collaboration with the Emergency Unit and the
Gender Equality Unit.
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VPRU emergency preparedness and
response priorities
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Work with VPRU in the development of
emergency preparedness and response strategies and tools;
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Communicate new approaches and best
practices in the localization of emergency response work.
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Compliance and grant management
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Ensure compliance with IRC policy and
procedures throughout the program team and activities;
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Prepare high quality and timely donor
and management reports on grants and sector activities;
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Contribute to the development of VPRU
proposals and budgets for international donors, and work in close collaboration
with IRC grants and finance staff to finalize proposals and respond to any
requests for additional information
Qualifications
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University degree and technical
accreditation or equivalent
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At least 3-6 years of experience
developing and managing GBV programming in humanitarian contexts
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Demonstrated ability to work
effectively with agencies, local governments and community leaders and develop
multi-stakeholder support for humanitarian priorities and advocacy initiatives
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Demonstrated ability to identify
creative and appropriate solutions for the populations affected by crisis,
considering factors including the context and an individual client’s
developmental stage, gender and status
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Experience managing large, complex
donor funded programs and grants, including staff management, budget oversight,
monitoring and evaluation systems, and technical input to proposal-budget
development and donor reports
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Experience working directly or in
partnership with other VPRU technical fields – Child Protection and
Protection/Rule of Law – is not required but is an advantage
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The IRC and IRC workers must adhere
to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional
Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.
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In accordance with these values, the
IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation
and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and
Anti-Retaliation.
How to Apply
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex,
color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status,
veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable
law.
If you need assistance in the
application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an
accommodation at any time. Please contact Talent Acquisitions at
IRC.Recruitment@rescue.org. As required by law, the IRC will provide reasonable
accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with a known disability.