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 40 countries and 29 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.
Background
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
The IRC has been working in Uganda since 1998 supporting IDPs, refugees and various institutions in the country notably the government, community-based organizations, the civil society, and the private sector. The current program portfolio in Uganda includes health and nutrition, economic recovery and development, protection, and prevention and response to gender-based violence (GBV). IRC has its country office in Kampala and regional offices in Yumbe, Arua, Moroto, Kitgum, Lamwo, Amudat, Kyegegwa and Isingiro districts. IRC is currently expanding to Kiryandongo in the health sector. Given the conflict outbreak in South Sudan, IRC reopened the Yumbe Field Site office to support refugees being settled in Bidibidi, Imvepi, Omugo and Rhino refugee settlement in Yumbe and Arua Districts, respectively.
Scope Of Work
Under the supervision of the ERD Officer/, ERD assistant will be directly responsible for mobilization of refugees and host communities, Support ERD officer in working and supporting clients’ planning, execution and monitoring of project activities. Actively participate in distribution, conduct regular field monitoring of ERD activities, contribute to ERD program reports as per set indicators.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Carry out mobilization activities with refugees and host communities to ensure they understand the project objectives and activities.
- Support ERD officer in active engagement and inclusion of project clients (in project activity planning and execution in close coordination with other team members, local authorities, and other humanitarian agencies working in the area.
- Actively participate in distribution of ERD activities, crowd control and ensure security of IRC properties.
- Participate in data Collection, assessments, and proposal development for the sector.
- Support in organizing the livelihood activities of ERD such as site selection, site
- Preparation, distribution, and documentation for these components; Financial Inclusion, Producer and farmer groups, Business skills training and Vocational skills training.
- Undertake regular field monitoring visits to ascertain progress and identify technical quality issues and provide solutions as required.
- Produce/Contribute to ERD program reports as per set schedules (weekly and monthly) on grant activities, indicators, field programs and achievements.
- Maintain a good working relationship with refugee leaders, host community leaders,
- OPM, UNHCR, District and Sub County Local government officials and behave in a manner that safeguards IRC public image.
Standards of Professional Conduct
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity
We are committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We welcome and strongly encourage qualified female professionals to apply.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, and disability.
Deadline for receiving applications is March 12th,2025
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of diploma/ Degree in agriculture, agribusiness.
At least 2 years of experience in similar position.
Experience of the local context of West Nile is an added advantage.
Outstanding knowledge of facilitation/training skills and process skills
Writing and reporting skills
Networking and influencing skills.
Ability to communicate in applicable local language(s) is and added advantage.
Passion for children.
Track record demonstrating high integrity, reliability and dependable.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and being strong team player.
Valid motorcycle riding license.
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.
