Protection Rule of Law Community Mobilizer in International rescue committee

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 50 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.Duty station: KharkivKey Working RelationshipsPosition Reports to: Sr Protection Monitoring and Information officer, UkrainePosition directly supervises: N/AInternal collaborations within IRC: Sr Legal Officer, Legal Officers, Case Workers, PRoL ManagerExternal collaborations to IRC: Protection and information services actors, organizations and agenciesJob Overview/SummaryThe PROL Community Mobilizer will be responsible for visiting communities, collective centers, transit centers and other hubs, collecting data and information from displaced persons and other war affected communities in Ukraine, providing responsive information and referring people with acute needs to further services. The Community Mobilizer will be based in Kharkiv and with frequent trips to surrounding localities in Kharkiv oblast.The responsibilities of the Community Mobilizer Protection and Rule of Law Program fall within the following objectives:Collect data and information through the Protection Monitoring tools: individual interviews, key informants interviews, Focus Group Discussions, direct observation;Constantly update the service mapping in Kharkiv oblast;Refer people in need of additional services to the relevant service providers in accordance with safe referrals procedures and principles. Ensure follow-up of referred cases and the update of the referral tracker;Provide responsive information services to populations affected by the conflict in Ukraine, and collect data on information needs by filling the two-way communication tool;Identify collective centers, transit centers, volunteer hubs and other locations that are hosting displaced people and war affected population, as well as relevant stakeholders and authorities, and regularly update the internal online list of centers;Visit collective and transit centers, community centers, volunteer hubs and shelters, and identify protection issues at community level in connection and most pressing needs;Raise PRs for material assistance to support collective and transit centers, community centers, volunteers and shelters, with the approval of the PRoL manager;Conduct awareness raising sessions and sensitize the populations on their rights and access to services, in collaboration with the Sr legal officer and Sr protection monitoring and information officer;Identify themes requiring the organization of awareness raising activities;Conduct surveys and assessments in the communities and provide feedback and suggestions for the development of the protection program, including the Child Protection, Women Protection, Health and Economic Recovery and Development (Cash);Assists the Sr officers and manager in identifying, training and supporting volunteers, (Community Focal Points);Conduct other protection needs assessment as necessary;Provide weekly reports on the progress of outreach activities.QualificationsRequirements:Language: Fluent in Ukrainian and Russian, good knowledge of EnglishPrevious experience in data collection, interviews, provision of informationExperience facilitating group activities, trainings and workshops and mentoring othersExcellent communication skills – can demonstrate empathyDemonstrated understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients/beneficiariesPositive and professional attitude, including ability to lead and work well in a team settingHigh degree of flexibility and strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to details.Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures. Show more Show less Посадовий рівень Базовий рівень Тип зайнятості Повний робочий день Посадові обов’язки Інше, Інформаційні технології і Управління Галузі Некомерційні організації