Emergency response specialist in International rescue committee

JOB INFORMATION

IRC is looking for an Emergency Response Specialist to join our Women's Rights and Empowerment program in Ukraine. The specialist will be responsible for the prevention of GBV, public engagement and risk reduction, especially in conflict-affected areas: close to contact lines and emergency zones, as well as in remote and underserved settlements. The Associate will provide critical support to women and girls through a variety of activities and will ensure adherence to best practices in Protection and Empowerment of Women.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Implementation and quality of the program:

• Conducting information sessions on the issue of human rights for women and girls in remote, hard-to-reach areas, as well as for evacuees from dangerous regions.
• Distribute information booklets with vital information about where victims can get help.
• Organize distribution of dignity kits for women and girls.
• Provide psychological first aid to victims if necessary.
• Development and implementation of measures to combat GBV and involve communities, ensuring adherence to best practices and approaches to work with women who have suffered from gender-based violence.
• Apply for technical support and advice to management Programs for the development and implementation of measures.
• Ensuring the confidentiality of victims, compliance with agreements and respect for their wishes and decisions.

 Involvement communities:

• Establishing and maintaining relationships with communities, in particular with local leaders, groups, organizations and entities.
• Making a map of available services and session materials for victims of GBV, service delivery points, community support for victims.
• Work with the IRC team to ensure that the needs of women and girls in specific communities are addressed. 
• Identify and support compliance with the protocols and guidelines for referral of victims of GBV and report them to the Program Manager.

  Administration and reporting:

• Preparation and timely submission of weekly work plans of activities.
• Preparation of weekly reports for the Senior Program Officer.
• Completion all necessary tools for the activities carried out.
• Preparation of monthly reports including information on public engagement activities, consultations and achievements.
• Participate in coordination meetings related to the Protection of Rights women, at the request of the manager.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education:Degree Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Rights or Law, or related field

Work Experience:Practical case management experience in HSE, SNP and life skills to promote recovery and rehabilitation of victims, responding to gender-based violence and promoting gendergender equality

Available skills and abilities:

- Demonstrated understanding and ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients/beneficiaries

- Excellent communication skills

- Positive and professional attitude, including the ability to plan and work well in a team

- High degree of flexibility and strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and pay attention to detail

- Computer literacy including Microsoft Word and Excel

 REPORTING STRUCTURE AND TEAMWORK

The position reports to:Senior WPE Specialist, WPE Manager, Senior WPE Manager, WPE Coordinator

Internal cooperation: team on child protection issues; Defense team; the Economic Recovery and Development team; Health team.

External cooperation: with entities, organizations and institutions in the field of combating GZN

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

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• This position is full-time
• Fast-paced work, multitasking and psychological pressure

 IRC employees can count on the following benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Work aimed at specific goals, growth prospects
• English classes and an unlimited number of online training courses
• Life insurance
• Medical insurance for employees and their family members
• Free psychological assistance for employees and their family members
• 30 calendar days of annual leave with flexible terms, not limited to legally established minimum standards
• Up to 10 days of paid sick leave

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

 IRC forms multidisciplinary inclusive teams of professionals that encourage teamwork, inclusiveness and cohesion, critical thinking, delegation of authority, discussion and objectivity to be as effective as possible help our customers. 

International Rescue Committee is committed to protecting the people it serves, its employees and all associated persons from all forms of harm, abuse and violence, including sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. The Committee undertakes to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment in which people feel safe and can report wrongdoing. IRC employees must adhere to the core values ​​and principles outlined in The IRC Way - Standards of Professional Conduct. These are integrity, service, equality and accountability. The IRC also implements and enforces a number of additional internal rules regarding the protection of clients and staff from harm and evilpractices under the "Principles for the Protection of Adults and Children", "Rules for Respect in the Workplace and Combating Harassment in the Workplace", "Rules for Combating Repression and Protecting Reporters", supplemented by the "IRC General Guidelines for Reporting". The obligations can be read in English and Ukrainian at this link: https ://rescue.box.com/v/irc-safeguarding-policies. 

The IRC takes a zero-tolerance approach to wrongdoing and takes all necessary measures and takes corrective action when it receives information about wrongdoing. The IRC investigative unit consists of specialists and qualified investigators who conduct professional investigations focused on the interests of victims. They get involved if through the reliable and convenient communication channels that IRC creates for its employees, partners and customers, reports of violations of security norms are received. The IRC is also an active member of the Interagency Working Group on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Violence (PSEA) established in Ukraine. 

 Gender Equality : The IRC aims to reduce the gender imbalance in leadership positions. We implement a system of benefits aimed at creating a favorable environment for women to work, such as maternity leave, gender-sensitive safety protocols and other benefits and allowances that encourage women to work in our team.
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