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.

BACKGROUND:

Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation, and post-conflict development services for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression. The IRC is currently working in over 25 countries around the world, addressing both the immediate and lifesaving needs of conflict-affected people in emergencies and the reconstruction needs of post-conflict societies. 

The IRC has been working in Uganda since 1998 supporting IDPs, refugees, and local communities. IRC Uganda has its country office in Kampala and regional offices in Kit gum Moroto, Kiryandongo, Arua, and Yumbe. The current program portfolio includes health, protection and rule of law, women’s protection and empowerment, and economic recovery and development programming.

Job roles and responsibilities:

As Enumerator, your tasks, duties, and responsibilities will be:

  • Participate in the training in data collection methodologies and tools.
  • Carryout pretesting of tools and gathering feedback.
  • Visit Households to conduct interviews.
  • Take notes/transcribe interviews conducted and prepare summaries from Focus Group Discussion and Key informant interviews.
  • Collect and update relevant data that meets the intended purpose and quality using the recommended data collection tools/methods and platforms.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational performance standards, code of conduct and safeguarding policy.
  • Fill in and submit to supervisor timesheets detailing level of effort per day worked.
  • Adhere to confidentiality procedures and policies when collecting, storing, and sharing data.
  • Safeguard gargets provided including but not limited to tablets. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned and agreed upon with your supervisor.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request reasonable accommodation.

Standards For Professional Conduct:

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.  In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

 Deadline for receiving applications is October 17th,2023

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Diploma or a higher Diploma in; statistics, social sciences, business administration or any other relevant field.
  • Experience in use of mobile data collection apps, MS Excel, and MS Word applications (if you have experience with mobile/online data collection tools, please indicate)
  • Experience in data or records management will be an added advantage.
  • Previous work with an NGO on humanitarian setting is desirable especially in Data collection will be an added advantage.
  • Previous experience using an audio recorder, Comcare will be an added advantage.
  • Ability speak Juba Arabic, Bari, PoJulu , Kakwa Acholi or Lugbara or any other language spoken in refugee settlement is desirable.

Functional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Remains productive when under pressure.
  • Ability to enhance good interpersonal relationships.
  • Good communication skills.

  Excellent organizational skills

  • Works collaboratively with team members to achieve results.
  • Relates and works well with people of different cultures, gender, and backgrounds.
  • Flexibility and prepared to work additional hours.
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Able to respond rapidly to changing environments yet remain productive and focused.
  • Strong and fast computer skills (primarily Word, Excel, Power Point, and outlook).
  • Time management skills

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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