WPE Community Mobilization Assistant at the International Rescue Committee (IRC)

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: WPE Community Mobilization Assistant

Location: Mubi, Adamawa
Grade: 9A

Background

• The International Rescue Committee is an NGO that serves refugee and communities victimized by oppression and violent conflict worldwide
• Since October 2012, the IRC has been responding to humanitarian needs of Nigerians. The initially intervened in response to flood disaster that affected over 7 million people across the country, destroying harvest and damaging home
• IRC is currently implementing programs in Health and Nutrition, Protection, Women’s Protection and Empowerment, Protection, Child, WASH, Education and Food Security and Livelihood in Yola, Adamawa State, North-Eastern Nigeria

Awareness Raising:

• Facilitate Trainings and sensitizations to the EMAP and action groups on GBV issues.
• Raise awareness and promote changes in attitudes and behaviors regarding gender, gender equality and GBV.
• Develop and implement prevention strategies.
• Promote active community participation in prevention and response to GBV.
• Promote the involvement of men and youth in GBV activities.

Community Mobilization:

• Utilize participation methodology to assess community needs in relation to GBV. Utilize participatory methodology and adult education techniques to assist communities in developing community-driven prevention and response plans.
• Mobilize community to form ‘action groups’ for awareness raising and encourage greater self-reliance among women in the communities.
• Mobilize community to form VSLA groups and DGS groups.
• Planning, Collaboration and Coordination:
• In collaboration with Ministry of women Affairs ensure the formation of GBV community committees.
• In collaboration with WPE Case management assistants, identify training needs of community members and carryout trainings in a consistent and appropriate manner.
• Liaise with community leaders, government agencies, IRC sectors and other partners to organize training and capacity building activities.

Reporting:

• Compile and summarize weekly and monthly statistics and narratives reports and submit to WPE Program manager in a timely manner.
• Properly file all reports in a safe and secure manner.

Financial:

• Ensure that receipts are submitted in a timely manner and are properly and completely filled out with relevant supporting documentations.

Monitoring:

• Follow-up on skills training and adult literacy materials and ensure that these materials are utilized appropriately and for the purpose for which they are intended.
• Follow-up on trainings/sensitizations/meetings conducted to ensure implementation of plans.
• Follow up on EMAP and VSLA groups formed.

Requirements

• Must have a University Degree in any relevant field
• Previous working experience as Community Mobilizer/Trainer
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills and flexibility.
• Prefer experience with participatory /Adult learning techniques.
• Must possess interest and commitment to Human Rights, Gender Equality and Gender issues
• Must be enthusiastic and creative.
• Must be able to speak English and any of the community languages including Hausa.

Work Environment

• The position will work in the Mubi Field Office. The program site in Northern Adamawa state is security level 3 - orange
• Benefits
• Monthly salary, Health Insurance Coverage for Family, Pension, and Crèche Facilities available for Women with babies under 24 Months.

Application Closing Date
13th February, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications addressed to the The Recruitment Team, International Rescue Committee by e-mail to: [email protected] Hand delivered application should be sent to the IRC field office in Mubi and Yola, Adamawa State.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated for interview.