IRC WPE Officer Jobs 2023 – Kenya NGO Jobs.
IRC Kenya looking for “WPE Officer”.
Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 26 September 2023.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization. Founded in 1933 as the International Relief Association, at the request of Albert Einstein, and changing its name in 1942 after amalgamating with the similar Emergency Rescue Committee, the IRC provides emergency aid and long-term assistance to refugees and those displaced by war, persecution, or natural disaster.
IRC WPE Officer Jobs 2023
The IRC has published a job vacancy announcement on 11 September 2023 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of WPE Officer to be based in Kakuma, Kenya.
| Recruiter | International Rescue Committee (IRC) |
| Position | WPE Officer |
| Location | Kakuma, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | At least two (2) years |
| Application Deadline | 26 September 2023 |
IRC Job Vacancy 2023
Job Description: The WPE Officer will lead implementation of GBV prevention and response interventions including the provision of information on WPE and child protection services, referral mechanisms and coordination. The Officer will support the GBV case workers and volunteers in providing comprehensive, timely and quality case management to survivors of GBV and implementation of GBV community awareness raising in the community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and monitor GBV prevention & response activities, ensuring these activities are informed by target beneficiaries and correspond to their priorities and safety.
- Implement GBV prevention programs such as EMAP, SASA etc.
- Implement prevention and community-based advocacy initiatives based on identified needs and Safety Audit reports that reflect the voices of women and girls.
- Ensure that engagement with women, girls and the wider community adheres to best-practice principles when working with survivors of GBV.
- In collaboration with the GBV caseworker, build the capacity of GBV community volunteers, women groups and other community structures on GBV Core Concepts, guiding principles, referral pathway, reporting, community mobilization etc.
Qualification & Experience:
- University degree in Social Sciences (i.e., social work, counseling, sociology, psychology, gender studies, human rights, etc.).
- At least 2 years of experience in working in the social sector, particularly in GBV Prevention.
- Excellent communication, facilitation and analytical skills and ability to present ideas effectively, in both oral and written form.
- Ability to communicate sensitively and without judgment, good diplomatic and persuasion skills.
- Ability to use good judgment when making decisions and to take accountability for decisions made.
- Clear understanding of gender, abuse of power, and issues surrounding violence against women.
- Fluency in English, including writing clear and concise reports.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply IRC WPE Officer Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 26 September 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.rescue.org |
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