Specialist in capacity building of the Program of Protection and Empowerment of Women in International rescue committee

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the most acute humanitarian crises in the world, helps victims of conflicts and disasters to restore health, increase the level of security, education, economic well-being and give them the opportunity to move on. Founded in 1933 at the urging of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (NGOs), working in more than 40 countries around the world and in more than 25 US cities to help people survive, take back control of their own futures, and build their communities. IRC employees are a force of humanity. They achieve long-term results by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions of people. If you are passionate about change, looking for solutions and passionate about making them happen, join us. Together we can change the lives of millions of people around the world for the better.

JOB INFORMATION

IRC is looking for a Capacity Development Specialist to join our Women's Rights Protection and Empowerment program in Ukraine. The capacity development specialist will develop and implement trainings on GHG, protection, and any other relevant topics, as well as support the activities of partner organizations in developing their capacity, participate in the development and implementation of sessions and informational materials of the program through direct implementation. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct training needs assessment for program staff and other IRC sector staff and partners to identify training needs and capacity development gaps.
• Will regularly inform line manager of identified training and capacity development gaps and needs.
• Participate in the development of the training plan in close cooperation with the Senior Program Manager.
• Will plan, coordinate and conduct relevant trainings on women's protection and empowerment and GBV prevention for program staff and IRC partners.
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• Support the development of software tools.
• Strengthen integrations within the IRC and other departments.
• Assist in the development and adaptation of training materials (handouts materials, presentations, etc.) and tools for monitoring the effectiveness of trainings, including pre- and post-testing; will work on updating training materials, modules and tools, facilitation guides, etc. as requested.
• Support and collaborate with the heads of partner organizations.
• Support partner organizations in building their capacity in the development of project proposals , implementation of programs, monitoring and evaluation of project results.
• Conduct questionnaires before and after trainings and evaluations to determine the quality of trainings and their impact.  Will conduct an assessment of staff attitudes throughout the implementation of the program to understand whether the trainings help to integrate the response activities to HGV into their work.consistent with IRC policies and procedures.
• Ensure timely preparation of all necessary requirements for successful training.
• Coordinate and organize logistics for training.
• Provide support in development and implementation of public engagement and outreach strategies, plans, and activities.
• Provide support in developing or revising guidelines and resources used to conduct outreach sessions and outreach activities, and also ensure necessary community outreach sessions.
• Will prepare and submit timely reports related to training activities.
• Conduct regular training and mentoring sessions with local partner staff and involve other members of the IRC team to provide technical assistance and expertise.
• Will ensure proper documentation of all training and capacity building sessions, record attendance and prepare reports as required.
• Responsible for coordination, follow-up working with program staff to ensure an effective referral system.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education:Master's degree in social work, psychology, human rights or law, or related fields

Work experience:Minimum 3 years of coaching experience work in the field of gender equality, women's empowerment and combating gender-based violence.

Available skills and abilities:

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

- Excellent communication skills

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

- A high degree of flexibility and 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

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REPORTING STRUCTURE AND TEAMWORK

Position reporting to:Senior WPE Manager, WPE Coordinator

Internal collaboration:Child Protection team; Defense team; the Economic Recovery and Development team; Health team.

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

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WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

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

IRC employees can count on the following advantages:

• Competitivesalary
• Work aimed at specific goals, growth prospects
• English classes and unlimited online training courses
• Life insurance
• Medical insurance for employees and members of their families
• Free psychological assistance for employees and members of their families
• 30 calendar days of annual leave with flexible conditions, not limited to statutory minimums
• 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 help our clients as effectively as possible. 

The 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 abuse under the Principles for the Protection of Adults and Children, the Respect in the Workplace and Anti-Harassment in the Workplace Rules, the Anti-Repression and Protection of Reporters Rules ”, 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. 

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 security violations are reported through the reliable and convenient communication channels that IRC creates for its employees, partners and customers. The IRC is also an active member of the Interagency Working Group on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Violence (PSEA) established in Ukraine.