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IRC Protection Volunteer Jobs 2024 – Kenya NGO Jobs

IRC Protection Volunteer Jobs 2024 – Kenya NGO Jobs.

IRC Kenya looking for “Protection Volunteer”.

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before May 19, 2024.

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 Protection Volunteer Jobs 2024

The IRC has published a job vacancy announcement on May 08, 2024 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Protection Volunteer to be based in Lodwar, Kenya.

Recruiter International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Position Protection Volunteer
Location Lodwar, Kenya
Country Kenya
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification University Degree
Experience Required Minimum One years
Application Deadline May 19, 2024

IRC Job Vacancy 2024

Major Responsibilities:

  • Conduct Systematic outreach services to targeted populations to facilitate service access by everyone including the most vulnerable population.
  • Offer Individual protection assistance through survival risk screening, issuance of various targeted assistance through interventions such as In-kind assistance, reasonable accommodation, cash assistance, and facilitating referral/ tracking with an outcome verification.
  • Document activities and client data accurately, detail protection assistance information, and safely store all information and records while adhering to the data protection policies.
  • Reporting, Submit weekly reports to the Protection Assistant and contribute to the development of regular activity achievements.
  • Implementation of Psychosocial support groups (GPM+) in the community for at-risk groups.
  • Work with the community-based structures, leaders, and community to ensure that they access and participate in the IRC interventions, building their capacity as first-line responders for sustained programs.
  • Community mobilization and engagement, with the support of the community health workers, mobilize the community for various interventions such as community focus group discussions, and information sharing on protection focusing on rights, entitlements, available services, and channels for reporting complaints and feedback.
  • Help in designing, developing, and disseminating protection Information education and communication materials.

Position in Organization:

  • Requisition ID: req51732
  • Job Title: Protection Volunteer
  • Sector: Protection and rule of law
  • Employment Category: Volunteer
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Open to Expatriates: Not Applicable
  • Location: Lodwar, Kenya

Qualification:

  • Lady above 20 years.
  • Certificate/Diploma in Counseling and/or Psychology, Community Development, Gender Studies or any Social Science.
  • Experience in psychosocial counseling, GPM+, working with at risk-groups.
  • Clear understanding of gender, abuse of power, and issues surrounding violence against women, and at-risk groups.
  • Able to identify different forms of protection risks and Gender Based Violence.
  • Highly motivated, creative, and compassionate person who is dedicated to ensuring that models of best practice are applied.
  • Able to uphold high ethical and professional standards.
  • Able to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and respect for clients at all times.
  • Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
  • Knowledge of protection principles, norms, and practices and dedicated, with the ability to engage well with the community.
  • Language Skills: Proficiency in English and Kiswahili, Knowledge of local language is a must.

How to Apply IRC Protection Volunteer Jobs 2024

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/51732?c=rescue

The Closing Date: May 19, 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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