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.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Capacity Building and Technical Support

  • Support the Senior Protection Specialist – Inclusion and Capacity Building in designing and delivering capacity-building initiatives for protection staff and partner organizations.

  • Conduct training, mentoring, and on-the-job coaching on human rights, protection, protection mainstreaming across projects and sectors, and integration with Shelter/NFI interventions.

  • Strengthen and monitor partners’ technical understanding of protection mainstreaming across response activities.

  • Contribute to the development of training materials, SOPs, and guidance tools including documentation of technical resources for the team.

  • Coordinate and Support the provision and development of IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) materials for field protection programming.

2. Shelter/NFI Technical Guidance

  • Provide technical support and guidance to Senior Protection Managers/Protection Managers on Shelter and NFI programming.

  • Ensure Shelter/NFI interventions are aligned with protection principles (Do No Harm, safety, dignity, and accessibility), Cluster’s guidance and IRC’s principles.

  • Support field teams in needs assessment, targeting, and beneficiary selection processes.

  • Monitor implementation quality, documentation and provide recommendations for improvement.

3. Procurement and Supply Chain Coordination

  • Support the procurement plan, procurement process for Shelter/NFI items in coordination with the Supply Chain department.

  • Ensure technical specifications, BOQs, and procurement documentation meet programmatic and compliance standards.

  • Participate in bid evaluations and provide technical input as required.

  • Track procurement progress and flag delays or risks and ensure the field teams are communicated and provided with up-to-date findings.

4. Contract Management Support

  • Support the amendment and management of Master Purchase Agreements (MPAs) for Shelter/NFI items.

  • Coordinate with Supply Chain to ensure timely updates, compliance, and documentation of contracts.

  • Maintain proper records of procurement and contract processes.

5. Coordination and Reporting

  • Coordinate closely with program and operations teams to ensure integrated response delivery.

  • Contribute to internal and donor reporting on Shelter/NFI and capacity-building activities.

  • Document lessons learned, best practices, and challenges to inform program improvements.

6. Other Duties

  • Undertake frequent field visits to project locations, including hard-to-reach and conflict-affected areas, as required.

  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the Senior Protection Specialist – Inclusion and CB and Protection Coordinator to support program implementation and organisational priorities.

  • Deploy to cover the gaps of any field locations temporarily for the regular continuation of programming including support in ongoing emergencies

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to                      : Senior Protection SpecialistInclusion, and Capacity-Building

Position directly supervises        : N/A

                                                                                                                                       

Indirect Reporting:

Other Internal and/or external contacts:

Internal: Senior Protection Manager, Protection Manager, Protection Specialist – CP, Operations department

External: Protection Cluster, Shelter/NFI Cluster

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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