Community Engagement Officer
Monrovia
- Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
- Location: Monrovia
- Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
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Occupational Groups:
- Public Health and Health Service
- Social Affairs
- Civil Society and Local governance
- Closing Date: Closed
Requisition ID: req6983
Job Title: Community Engagement Officer
Sector: Health
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Monrovia, Liberia
Job Description
The International Rescue Committee (www.rescue.org) was founded in 1933. Our mission is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and regain control of their future. The IRC’s global 2020 strategy commits our organization to creating measurable, meaningful change in the lives of people we serve. The IRC has worked in Liberia since 1996 and is one of the largest humanitarian actors in the country. The IRC Liberia currently operates health programs in Montserrado, Bong, Lofa, and Nimba counties. We have a varied portfolio in health, and women's protection and economic empowerment. JOB OVERVIEW/SUMMARY: The Community Engagement Officer will be based at the IRC country office in Monrovia. S/he will serve as the focal person for coordinating Community Engagement functions supported by the InSITU Project.S/he will be supervised by the Program Manager. The Community Engagement Officer will provide guidance for conducting community outreach, coordinating the engagement of community structures in InSITU stakeholder meetings, etc.S/he will make regular field visits to engage community-based organizations and similar structures and strengthen linkages to health facilities, including the InSITU facility located on the Redemption Hospital compound.The Community Engagement Officer is expected to share routine monitoring data with the M&E Officer in a timely manner to ensure accurate and on-time reporting to the donor. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: The Community Engagement Officer will carry out a variety of tasks, including: Communication and Mobilization for Health MONITORING AND EVALUATION REPORTING OTHER DUTIES
Qualifications
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Position Reports to:Program Manager Position directly supervises:N/A Indirect Reporting: N/A Other Internal and/or external contacts: Internal: InSitu Project Team, Grants Team, Deputy Director of Programs External:GIZ, Montserrado CHT PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS All IRC staff are required to adhere to the IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct and the IRC country program employment policies.
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