Versatile Officer

Versatile Officer — International Rescue Committee (IRC), Niger, Diffa region. Full-time position, in person. Job application number: JR . Deadline for applications: 30 October 2026.

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 populations devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 on the initiative of Albert Einstein, IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGOs). 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 make a lasting impact by giving safety, dignity and hope back 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.

Presentation of the organization

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a non-political, non-profit and non-religious humanitarian organization that provides assistance to refugees around the world. IRC has implemented programmes to promote sustainable solutions for displaced people, refugees and host communities through public health, sanitation, shelter, rehabilitation and education projects. IRC has been serving refugees since 1933 and is present in 40 countries in Europe, Africa and Asia, as well as through an integration assistance program in the United States. The IRC is an organization committed to freedom, human dignity and autonomy. This commitment is reflected in well-planned integration assistance, emergency assistance worldwide, and advocacy for refugees.

Since the early 1980s, Niger has always been ranked at the bottom of the UN Human Development Index. More than half of the population is chronically food insecure and one in ten people are extremely food insecure. Niger is also a disaster-prone country, regularly hit by food crises and vulnerable to floods, cholera and locusts. Access to health care and education for women and girls is very limited. In addition to the vulnerability of a significant proportion of Nigeriens, Niger also hosts refugees from Mali and Nigeria.

Job overview

IRC’s vision for Niger is for individuals, households and communities to be resilient, self-reliant and able to thrive in a changing context. IRC Niger is present in the regions of Tillaberi, Agadez and Diffa with projects in the following areas: Environmental Health (EH) and Shelters and Non-Food Goods (ABNA) including Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM), Protection (GBS and Child Protection), Education, Nutrition, Health and Livelihoods.

Scope of the post

Under the direct technical supervision of the Emergency Manager, Senior Manager Wash and Health-Nutrition Manager and under the functional supervision of the FRHAOC Lead Project, the Versatile Officer contributes to the implementation, monitoring and quality of the FRHAOC project activities in the Diffa region.

The incumbent supports the implementation of project activities in the Shelters and Non-Food Goods (ABNA), WASH, Health and Nutrition sectors, working closely with implementing partners, IRC teams and targeted communities. He/She ensures the operational follow-up of activities in the field to ensure their quality, compliance with project objectives and timely completion.

He/She works closely with IRC’s sectoral technical teams, including Emergency, WASH and Health-Nutrition managers, who ensure the technical guidance and quality control of relevant activities in their areas of expertise.

The incumbent is involved in needs assessments, recipient targeting and registration, distribution tracking, community outreach activities, post-distribution monitoring and programmatic data collection, verification and reporting. He/She monitors the implementation of Wash activities, including water supply, sanitation, hygiene promotion and works management. He/She is also in charge of the implementation and management of nutrition activities.

He/She accompanies implementing partners through regular monitoring of activities and local support to ensure compliance with IRC procedures, donor requirements and applicable humanitarian standards.

Through his/her versatility, he/she contributes to the achievement of the results of the FRHAOC project and to the provision of integrated and quality assistance to affected populations.

Objectives of the position

Contribute to the implementation and monitoring of FRHAOC project activities in the Shelters and Non-Food Goods (ABNA), WASH, Health and Nutrition sectors. Ensure operational monitoring of field activities to ensure quality, compliance and timely delivery. Participate in needs assessments, targeting and registration of beneficiaries as well as monitoring community activities. Ensure the quality and compliance with standards of Wash activities and infrastructures. Participate in hygiene promotion and community mobilization activities.

Monitor the activities of mobile clinics, and conduct community nutrition activities (screening/referencing, family PB training, training and follow-up groups ANJE). Support implementing partners in the execution and monitoring of project activities. Contribute to the collection, verification and reporting of programmatic data necessary for monitoring project results. Ensure compliance with IRC procedures, donor requirements and applicable humanitarian standards. Contribute to the quality, accountability and effectiveness of interventions implemented within the framework of the FRHAOC project.

Responsibilities

1. Implementation of Shelters and Non-Food Goods (ABNA) activities

Participate in the identification, targeting, registration and verification of beneficiary households. Monitor the distribution of shelter kits and BNA. Support the monitoring of shelter construction activities for targeted households. Contribute to post-distribution monitoring and data collection related to ABNA activities. Report technical support difficulties and needs to the teams involved.

2. Implementation of WASH activities

Monitor WASH activities carried out within the framework of the project. Continue hygiene promotion and community awareness activities. Participate in the monitoring of water and sanitation infrastructures. Conduct regular visits to intervention sites in order to monitor the progress and quality of activities. Identify and report technical or operational difficulties encountered in the field. Ensure compliance with technical standards and specifications applicable to Wash activities. Participate in the monitoring of companies, service providers or partners involved in the realizations of Wash works. Participate in the reception and monitoring of the functionality of the infrastructures carried out. Support training and follow-up of community relays and management committees. Bring back to the technical teams the constraints affecting the quality of activities or works.

3. Implementation of Health and Nutrition activities

Support the implementation of nutrition screening and community outreach activities. Follow up on referred children to ensure they have arrived at the health centres. Ensure compliance with the standards of the protocol for managing acute malnutritionüe in Niger. Monitor the activities of mobile clinics and referral mechanisms. Provide training and follow-up of ANJE groups. Conduct PB-Family training and follow up on the approach in collaboration with health workers. Ensure that CSI/CS are provided with equipment and supplies necessary for the CPIMA (fabrics, scales, registers ...) according to the needs of each health structure. Support for inventory management/monitoring so that CSI/CS can prevent input failures on time. Contribute to the collection and reporting of Health and Nutrition data. Facilitate the implementation of recommendations made by Health and Nutrition technical teams.

4. Support to implementing partners

Provide regular support to partners in the daily implementation of project activities. Conduct joint follow-up visits and share findings with the hierarchy. Contribute to the follow-up of recommendations and action plans agreed with partners. Identify and report operational difficulties that may affect the implementation of the project. Support the capacity building of partners according to the orientations of sectoral technical teams.

5. Data monitoring, reporting and management

Collect, verify and transmit project data in a timely manner. Contribute to the preparation of activity reports and monitoring tools. Participate in assessments, surveys, monitoring activities, baseline studies and final assessments. Collaborate with the MEAL team in monitoring project indicators. Ensure the archiving of documents and means of verification.

6. Quality, accountability and coordination

Ensure accountability mechanisms are applied to affected populations. Participate in the collection and feedback of complaints, feedback and suggestions from communities. Participate in satisfaction surveys and monitoring the quality of activities. Contribute to the documentation of good practices, challenges and lessons learned. Participate in operational meetings related to the project. Ensure regular communication with communities, local authorities and other parties.

7. Security, safety and humanitarian access

Comply with IRC security and safety policies and procedures. Apply safety instructions during travel and field activities. Inform its hierarchy of any changes in the security context that may affect project activities. Report without delay any incident or risk related to the safety of staff, partners or beneficiaries. Contribute to the maintenance of good community acceptance in intervention areas.

Candidate profile

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in implementing emergency humanitarian projects. Experience working with local implementing partners. Experience in at least two (2) of the following sectors: Shelter and Non-Food Goods (NAB), WASH, Health or Nutrition. Experience in operational activity monitoring, data collection and reporting. Experience in supporting and monitoring implementation partners. Experience in multi-sector emergency response is an asset. Experience in the Diffa region or similar context is an advantage.

Professional standards

All International Rescue Committee employees must adhere to the core values and principles set out in IRC Way – Standards of professional conduct. Our standards are integrity, service, equality and responsibility. Consistent with these values, IRC enforces and implements policies related to protection, conflict of interest, financial integrity, reporting wrongdoing and protection from retaliation: IRC is committed to taking all necessary preventive measures and creating an environment where everyone feels safe, as well as taking all necessary corrective actions in the event of harm. IRC is a team of professionals who promote critical thinking, power sharing, debate and objectivity in order to offer the best possible services to its clients.

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