IRC recruits a Senior Backup and PEAS Manager

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Bac+5 Deadline: 01 Nov 2019 2026

• 0 comments IRC recruits a Senior Backup and PEAS Manager The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s most serious humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, security, education, economic well-being and self-reliance to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 on the initiative of Albert Einstein, IRC is one of the largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGOs) in the world. Present in more than 40 countries and 29 American cities, it helps people survive, regain control of their futures and strengthen their communities. Committed to humanity, IRC employees have a lasting impact in restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions of people. If you are a passionate, solution-oriented person who wants to contribute to change, join us and help make a difference in the lives of millions of people around the world for a better future. Recruitment of a Senior Officer for the Protection and Prevention of Sexual Abuse at IRC Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is dedicated to helping people whose lives and livelihoods have been shattered by conflict and disaster survive, recover and reclaim their futures. Since 1996, IRC-DRC has been responding to the humanitarian and development needs of Congolese and refugee populations in the DRC, while striving to promote their rights and strengthen their health, security, economic well-being, education and decision-making power. Currently, IRC is active in the areas of health (including sexual and reproductive health), nutrition, water, hygiene and sanitation (WASH), child and women's protection, good governance and conflict management, and economic recovery and development.

Education / Qualifications

IRC’s Ebola response has put in place safeguards and protection systems against sexual exploitation and abuse (PEAS) Bunia, Rwampara and Nyakunde, through dedicated support for safeguarding, coordination with health authorities and the PEAS Interagency Network, staff training, community engagement and accessible reporting mechanisms. While the response extends to BeniKatwa and Butembo, the IRC needs a Senior Safeguarding Officer and PEAS to sustain these gains, strengthen local ownership and set up safeguarding and PEAS systems in newly affected areas.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Lead the consolidation, extension and institutionalization of backup systems and PEAS across the Ebola response by: Now and strengthening existing systems to Bunia, Rwampara and Nyakunde. Establishing backup mechanisms and PEAS to BeniKatwa and Butembo. Strengthening ownership by IRC health authorities, communities, partners and sector teams. Ensuring that saved focal points are adequately supported. Recruiting and integrating backup managers Bunia and to Butembo, with clear goals for their first three months in office.

Responsibilities

Supporting the gradual transition of safeguarding responsibilities to country programme structures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic leadership, coordination and representation Lead the implementation of the Ebola Safeguards Action Plan and ensure its integration into all sectors. Represent IRC in coordination forums and maintain partnerships with health authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, donors and inter-agency networks. Provide strategic leadership to strengthen safeguard systems, mitigate risks and support sustainable safeguarding and PEAS programming throughout the response. Manage the application of minimum safeguard requirements in the design and implementation of programmes, and ensure that they are adequately budgeted. Consolidation and extension of backup and PEAS systems Consolidate and strengthen existing backup and PEAS systems Bunia, Rwampara and Nyakunde, including the supervision of PEAS focal points and monitoring of safeguard commitments. Lead the deployment and integration of backup systems and PEAS as part of the extended response to Beni and to Butembo, ensuring that safeguard considerations are integrated from the outset. Monitor implementation, identify gaps and risks, and support corrective actions to ensure effective and restored backup programming in all response areas. Capacity-building and staff awareness Support the recruitment and integration of Bunia and Butembo. Make sure everyone has a 90-day plan. Lead safeguarding and PEAS capacity building efforts for IRC staff, service providers and associates, health workers, community relays (RECOs), PEAS health facility focal points, community structures and implementing partners. Support the integration and induction of new staff and reinforcements. Develop and deliver refresher training, as well as coaching, mentoring and supervision plans. Ensure that safeguarding, PEAS, Code of Conduct, signaling obligations, non-retaliation commitments and survivor-centred approaches remain integrated into staff training programs and communications. Community engagement, accountability, reporting mechanisms and survivor care Strengthen community ownership of Safeguards and PEAS through collaboration with RECOs, community leaders, community feedback committees, PEAS Focal Points and community champions. Ensure the integration of backup and PEAS messages into CRCE, health, protection and PCI activities.

Job overview

Support and monitor community-based reporting, complaints and referral mechanisms, ensuring they remain accessible, survivor-centred and adapted to the Ebola context. Ensure the deployment and visibility of IEC backup/PEAS support in communities, health facilities, partners and response actors. Maintain and strengthen IRC’s backup signaling and response systems, including orientation circuits, signal channels, and the implementation of the Incident Response SOP. Ensure that client feedback mechanisms are tailored to their purpose, functional and adequately meet program accountability requirements. Risk assessment, program integration and safeguarding of children

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