Women's Protection and Empowerment (WPE) Program Community Mobilizer 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

• Community Mobilizer Protection and Empowerment Programs (WPE) will lead all information, 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adherence and active promotion of an approach focused on supporting women and girls, as well as the guiding principles of combating gender-based violence. 
• Identification of key protection risks and mitigation/reduction measures
• Identification of barriers to access to existing services for vulnerable/special groups and initiation of measures to reduce/remove these barriers. 
• As needed, organization of community meetings to disseminate information or for other purposes. 
• Tracking any changes and protection trends in the community. 
• Encouraging and developing social cohesion among the host and IDP community
• Maintaining positive coordination and relationships with partners and other sector staff. 
• Through regular community outreach activities, building and maintaining relationships with communities, including local leaders, various groups and stakeholders, to facilitate support for women, girls and survivors of gender-based violence. 
• Supporting the protection team in conducting assessments and other activities that assess risks.
• Assessing topics relevant to the needs of the community, particularly women and girls. 
• Ensure and strengthen appropriate safe and confidential referrals for survivors of GBV. 
• Weekly activity reporting as directed by the Women's Protection Program Prevention Specialist

POSITION REQUIREMENTS< /p>

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

REPORTING STRUCTURE AND TEAMWORK

• Prepare and submit weekly work reports in a timely manner activity plans.
• Prepare weekly reports for Senior WPE Officer, WPE Specialist.
• Complete all relevant instruments for activities conducted.
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly reports including information on public engagement activities, consultations and progress made.
• Participate in WPE-related coordination meetings as requested by supervisor.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

• This role requires full-time employment.
• Fast-paced, multi-tasking and stressful work. 

IRC employees can count on the following benefits:

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

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

IRC forms multidisciplinary inclusive teams of professionals that encourage team interaction, inclusiveness and cohesion, critical thinking, distribution of authority, discussion and objectivity in order to be as effective as possible help our customers. 

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, theCountering Repression and Protecting Reporters," supplemented by the IRC's "General Recommendations on 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 in cases of 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 the 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.

Adherence to gender equality, equity, diversity and inclusion: IRC strives to create a diverse, inclusive, friendly and safe workplace an environment in which all people are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. At IRC, we categorically prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of our employees, no matter how they work. Among our employees, we strive to increase the proportion of women, natives of the countries and communities in which we work, and individuals who identify as races and ethnicities underrepresented in global power structures.

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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