Community mobilizer of the program for the protection and empowerment of women in International rescue committee

IRC background information:

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 by Albert Einstein, the IRC offers life-saving aid and assistance to refugees who are forced to flee war or disaster. Working today in more than 40 countries and 22 US cities, IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions of people displaced by conflict or natural disaster.

Community Mobilizer The Women's Protection and Empowerment (WPE) Program will lead all outreach, outreach, risk reduction and community mobilization efforts. Main activities include dissemination of information, assessment of risks faced by women and girls in target communities and development of response strategies, capacity building of community members.

In particular, the community mobilizer will be responsible for:

• Adhering to and actively promoting a women, girls-focused approach as well as guiding principles against gender-based violence.
• Identification of key protection risks and mitigation/reduction measures
• Identification of barriers to access to available services for vulnerable/special groups and initiation of measures to reduce/eliminate these obstacles.
• Organizing community meetings as needed to disseminate information or for other purposes.
• Tracking any changes and trends in protection in the community.
• Encouragement and development social cohesion among the host community and the IDP community
• Maintaining positive coordination and relations with partners and other sector personnel.
• Through regular information and educational activities in the community, building and maintaining relations with the communities, including local leaders, various groups and stakeholders to facilitate support for women, girls and victims of gender-based violence.
• Support the protection team in carrying out assessments and other activities that assess risks.
• li>Assessing topics relevant to community needs, particularly women and girls.
• Ensuring and strengthening appropriate safe and confidential referrals for survivors of GBV.
• Weekly activity reporting as directed , provided by the prevention specialist of the Women's Protection Program.

Requirements:

• Higher education - in the field of social work, human rights, social sciences, public health, humanities or another related field
• Language: mandatory Ukrainian; preferably English
• Demonstrated experience in community work, mobilization and community involvement, as well as working with women and girls affected by military conflict.
• A clear understanding of and interest in the well-being of women and girlsas well as supporting their healing from experiences of violence.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations when needed and support the Women's Protection team in providing any support when needed.
• Experience facilitating group activities, trainings and workshops and mentoring others.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients/beneficiaries
• Positive and professional attitude , including the ability to work productively in a team
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word and Excel

Standards of Professional Conduct The IRC and IRC employees must adhere to the values ​​and principles set forth in the IRC Way - Code of Conduct. It is integrity, service and accountability. In line with these values, the IRC develops and implements policies to protect beneficiaries from exploitation and abuse, child protection, freedom from harassment in the workplace, financial integrity, anti-retaliation, anti-trafficking, and others. 

Gender equality and equal opportunities We strive to reduce the gender gap in management positions We offer generous benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce, including parental leave, gender-sensitive safety protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances. We welcome and strongly encourage qualified female professionals to apply for employment. IRC is an equal opportunity employer. The IRC considers all applicants on their merits, 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.