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.
Eligibility: Current IRC staff and former IRC staff who separated from the organization within the past 6 months.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities that support them, as well as with those who remain within their homes and communities. 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. IRC leads the way from harm to home. Began work in Ethiopia, 1999 in response to severe drought that happened in Ethiopia’s Somali region. Currently, providing assistance in ten different regions implementing emergency and development programs in health, water and sanitation, economic recovery and development (ERD), women’s protection and empowerment, education, child protection, and multi-sectoral emergency response.
The IRC has a focus on narrowing the gender gap in humanitarian aid and ensuring that we contribute to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in both our programs and operations by working to establish a context where our clients (including those from minority groups) enjoy the same rights and opportunities as well as an equal access to services. The IRC also has a strong commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive culture, where safeguarding is upheld in our workplace and programs. We are determined to protect our clients and staff from safeguarding violations through prevention and, where misconduct is alleged, to address it without fear or favor.
Job Overview/Summary:
The Sanitation & Hygiene SHP Officer is responsible for managing and following up hygiene promotion, sanitation and WASH NFI distribution activities in the field office. The Sanitation and Hygiene promotion Officer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing the SV WASH part project and distribution of Emergency WASH NFI items at the district level as well as promoting good hygiene behavior while distributing the WASH NF items. The position ensures timely and efficient delivery of Essential WASH NF items to affected populations while promoting good hygiene behavior in line with organizational standards, humanitarian principles, and donor requirements. The SHP Officer will report to the FC and will directly support the SHP activities in Asgede in the ground, work collaboratively with another sector team and . The position demands working internally with ERD team and other IRC sectors and externally with other INGOs/NGOs, Government partners, Clusters and Task Forces.
Major responsibilities include:
Planning and Coordination & Implementation
Support the development and implementation of district-level WASH NFI items and distribution plans as well as Hygiene promotion activities.
Coordinate with logistics, procurement, and warehouse teams to ensure timely movement and storage of supplies.
Liaise with local authorities, community leaders, and humanitarian partners for distribution planning and…