The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is recruiting a Manager in Community Mobilization and Behavioral Change

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Bac+3 Deadline: 18 Nov 2018 2026

• 0 comments The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is recruiting a Manager in Community Mobilization and Behavioral Change The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is recruiting a Manager in Community Mobilization and Behavioral Change. Bunia, in Democratic Republic of the Congo The position is part of the DRC Stabilization and Recovery Project (STAR-DRC), funded by the World Bank. It aims to ensure that survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) have safe access to care services in areas affected by Ebola. POST: IRC recruits a Manager in Community Mobilization and Behavioral Change Bunia (DRC), in the Ebola response The essentials to join the IRC Organization: International Rescue Committee (IRC), STAR-RDC project (World Bank) Position/Program: Manager, Community Mobilization and Behavioural Change, full-time (JR reference) ), six-month mission Country République Democratic Republic of the CongoBunia), with an intervention in the provinces of Ituri, Tshopo, Haut-Uélé and Bas-Uélé Key Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor or Master in Social Sciences, Sociology, Community Development, Public Health, Psychology, Social Work or Relevant Field

Experience

At least 3 years of community engagement experience in GBV, child protection and health emergencies

Job overview

Good knowledge of survivor care standards, referencing and RCCE approaches in the Ebola context

Education / Qualifications

Documents to be provided: cover letter (1 page maximum), CV in French (3 pages maximum) with at least four professional references including one HR, copies of diplomas, service certificates, recommendations from former employers, identity document, certificate of residence and job applicant card of the ONEM Deadline: November 18, 2026 at midnight (offer page indicates November 19, 2026) A mission at the heart of the Ebola response with IRC in DRC IRC responds to the worst humanitarian crises in more than 40 countries. Present in the DRC since 1996, she intervenes in health (including sexual and reproductive), nutrition, water, hygiene and sanitation (WASH), child and women’s protection, governance, conflict management and economic recovery. This recruitment meets the terms of reference of the World Bank and STAR-DRC. It concerns a six-month mission on the prevention of GBV, coordination, institutional strengthening and supervision of holistic care for survivors.

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• and vulnerable people affected by EVD17. Your role as Community Mobilization Manager at IRC Under the supervision of the Chief of Party, the incumbent leads community-based interventions that strengthen protection for people affected by Ebola. The focus is on the safe and equitable access of VBG survivors to care services. He or she develops community mechanisms to identify needs, reduce access barriers, ensure safe referencing and improve acceptance of protection and support services.

Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities at IRC Community Strategy and Analysis Develop and implement the community engagement strategy in areas affected by EVD Integrating GBV, child protection, inclusion and community engagement approaches into all activities Analyzing community dynamics, protection risks and access barriers to guide interventions Identify cultural, geographical or security barriers with communities and propose appropriate solutions Access to services and dissemination of information Develop community mechanisms for rapid and confidential access to medical and psychosocial services Disseminate safe and relevant information on available services and referral routes, respecting confidentiality and security Promote community dialogue to strengthen acceptance of care services Protection, quality and supervision at IRC Apply the principles of security, confidentiality, dignity, informed consent and non-discrimination Ensure that no community activity exposes survivors to additional risks Ensure the quality of interventions through regular supervision visits Oversee activities that reduce stigma, socio-cultural barriers and protection risks Oversee the collection and analysis of community feedback to adapt strategies Capacity-building and inclusion Build the capacity of stakeholders, community leaders and women’s organizations on risk identification, safe referencing and support for survivors

Other information

Ensure that activities are inclusive and accessible to women, adolescents, children, persons with disabilities and others at risk of stigma Support initiatives that build trust between communities and service providers Systematically apply the survivor-centred approach, the best interests of the child and the Do No Harm principle

Candidate profile

Profile sought by IRC for this position at Bunia Education: Bachelor or Master in Social Sciences, Sociology, Community Development, Public Health, Psychology, Social Work or other relevant field. Further training in GBV, child protection, community engagement or humanitarian project management is an asset. Experience: at least 3 years in community mobilization in the areas of GBV, child protection and health emergencies. Experience in humanitarian emergencies, responding to epidemics or protecting vulnerable populations is highly desirable. Knowledge and skills: good knowledge of the standards of care for survivors of GBV, referral mechanisms and RCCE approaches in the Ebola context; mastery of the principles of protection, confidentiality, PSEA, AAP and backup; excellent capacities of analysis and written and oral communication; ability to accompany partners and community actors, and to animate trainings and sensitizations; rigor, responsiveness, respect of deadlines and sense of solution. The candidate must commit to IRC policies, including safeguarding clients and the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. Our advice for a successful application to the IRC Respect the imposed formats. Letter of one page maximum and CV of three pages maximum, written in French. An out-of-format file may be discarded. Prepare your four references in advance. We need an HR reference.

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