Job Opportunities in Ukraine


August 23, 2024

International Rescue Committee

Дніпро

OTHER


Women’s Protection and Empowerment National Capacity Building Officer

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 50 countries and more than 25 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.
JOB OVERVIEW
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a professional Women Protection and Empowerment National Capacity Building Officer to join our Women's Protection and Empowerment (WPE) Program in Ukraine. The Women Protection and Empowerment National Capacity Building Officer will develop and implement trainings on GBV, protection and any other relevant topics, and support capacity building activities of Partner organizations, participate in the development and implementation of the program sessions and information materials through direct implementation.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Conduct training need assessment for WPE staff and other staff from IRC sectors and partners to identify capacity trainings needs and gaps.
  • Regularly communicate identified capacity and training gaps and needs to the line manager.
  • Contribute on developing a training plan in close with WPE Senior Manager.
  • Plan coordinate and deliver relevant protection, WPE and GBV related trainings to WPE staff and IRC’s partners.
  • Support community engagement.
  • Support in developing the program tools.
  • Enhance the integration modality within the WPE and other departments.
  • Assist in developing and adapt training materials (handouts, presentations, etc.) and tools to monitor effectiveness of trainings, including pre and post-tests; work on updating training material, modules and tools, develop facilitation guides, etc as requested.
  • Closely support and liaise with the supervisors of the partner organizations.
  • Close support and liaison with partner organizations to build their capacity in the development of project proposals, program implementation, monitoring and evaluation of project results.
  • Carry out pre- and post-questionnaires and evaluations to measure the quality of the trainings and their impact. Carry the attitude assessments with staff throughout the program to understand if trainings support staff in integrating GBV response into their work.
  • Ensure all training and capacity building activities are carried out in accordance with IRC polices and procedure.
  • Ensure that all necessary requirements for successful training sessions are prepared in a timely manner.
  • Coordinate and organizing logistics for training.
  • Provide support to the development and implementation of community engagement and outreach strategies, plan and activities.
  • Support with the development or revision of guideline and resources used for awareness raising sessions and information dissemination activities and provide needed awareness sessions in the community.
  • Compile and timely submit reports related to training activities.
  • Conduct regular coaching and mentoring sessions with local partner staff and mobilize other IRC’s team members to provide technical input and expertise.
  • Ensure proper documentation of all training and capacity building session, keep track of the attendance sheets, and prepare reports as required.
  • Coordination, follow up with WPE staff to have strong referral pathway.



JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: Master's degree in social work, psychology, human rights or law, or a related field


Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in a training role in the field of gender equality, women's empowerment, and response to gender-based violence


Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
  • Demonstrated understanding and ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients/beneficiaries
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Positive and professional attitude, including the ability to lead and work well in a team
  • High degree of flexibility and strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks, and pay attention to detail
  • Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and Excel


REPORTING STRUCTURE AND TEAM COLLABORATION
  • Position Reports to: WPE Senior Manager, WPE Coordinator
  • Internal collaborations within IRC: Child Protection team; Protection team; Economic Recovery and Development team; Health team.
  • External collaborations GBV actors, organizations and agencies



WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION


These are some examples of other relevant information to include, but is not an exhaustive list. Include the points that are relevant for your position or add more.
  • This role requires full-time work.
  • Fast pace of working, multitasking and stressful work.

IRC employees are eligible to the following benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Purposeful job and development opportunities
  • English classes and unlimited online training courses
  • Life Insurance
  • Medical insurance for staff and family members
  • Free psychological support to employees and their family members
  • 30 calendar days of annual vacation with flexibility beyond the legally set minimum requirements
  • Up to 10 days of paid medical leave

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

IRC builds diverse and inclusive teams of professionals who promote team engagement, inclusion and cohesion, critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.


The International Rescue Committee is determined to protect the people it serves, its staff and any person associated from all kinds of harm, abuse, and violence, including sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. It is committed to taking all necessary preventive measures and creating an environment where people feel safe and can report misconduct. IRC workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. The IRC also operates and enforces a set of complementary institutional policies to protect clients and staff from harm and abuse through the Adult and Child Safeguarding policies, the Respect at Work and Harassment-free Workplace policies, the Anti-retaliation and Reporter Protection policy, which are complemented by the IRC Global Reporting guidelines. These commitments are accessible in English and in Ukrainian language via this link: https://rescue.box.com/v/irc-safeguarding-policies.


Where misconduct is alleged, IRC follows a Zero-tolerance approach and takes all necessary actions and corrective measures. The IRC investigation unit comprises of experts and trained investigators that ensures professional survivor-centered investigations are conducted if allegations of safeguarding violations are reported through the safe and accessible reporting channels that IRC makes available to its staff, partners, and clients. IRC is also an active member of the Inter-Agency Working Group on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) set-up in Ukraine.

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.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.

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