The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds
to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and
rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933, the IRC offers lifesaving care and
life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At
work today in over 40 countries, the IRC aims to restore safety, dignity and
hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to survive.
This position provides technical support in the
design, development and implementation of Environmental Health (EH) programs
in countries in conflict, crisis, post-conflict and post-crisis
settings. The Technical Advisor develops tools and resources to support
IRC programming within the Environmental Health sector, based on evidence
demonstrating the impact of IRC’s work. Environmental Health field programs
are supported by a headquarters team of five Technical Advisors supervised by
the Senior Technical Advisor Environmental Health, ensuring quality
programming related to water supply, sanitation, hygiene promotion and vector
control. The EH team is situated institutionally within the Health Unit of
IRC alongside reproductive health, child survival, primary health care and
nutrition.
Major Responsibilities:
- Provide
remote and on-site technical support and assistance in the design,
development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programming
and project activities within the Environmental Health technical
domain. Maintain relationships with regional and country program
coordinators and managers and offer them support, as needed, on program
implementation and monitoring via regular field visits, emails, phone
calls, etc.
- Assist
in the design and development of EH programs and country sector
strategies.
- Participate
in the recruitment of EH field staff. Promote staff development via
training, workshops, exchange programs, and coaching.
- Contribute
to the continued development of the EH Field Guide and other IRC EH
resources and policies. Participate in research, teaching, and academic
activities in the context of IRC programs and strategic priorities.
- Represent
EH across the organization, serving as a resource to IRC staff seeking
information about program activities, including external relations and
advocacy departments.
- Represent
EH and the IRC in outside meetings and academic forums with donors,
other non-governmental organizations, inter-agency working groups,
foundations and other practitioners in the field.
- Share
and learn best practices gathered throughout the Technical Units to
support robust evidence-based programming within the IRC.
Job Qualifications:
- Education:
University degree in engineering, hydrology, environmental health or
related subject.
- Work
Experience: At least five years experience in implementing environmental
health programs in relief, post-emergency, and development
settings.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
- Technical
expertise in water supply, sanitation, hygiene promotion, and vector
control; experience in integrated EH + nutrition/health/livelihoods
programming a plus.
- Demonstrated
expertise in program design, monitoring and evaluation, with the ability
to turn concepts and strategy into measurable action.
- Excellent
communication skills, including the ability to write and present.
- Ability
to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced team
environment and to work independently.
- Demonstrated
commitment to renewing and maintaining currency with best
practices.
- Language
Skills: English fluency and an ability to work in French are essential.
Working Environment: Must be willing to travel up
to 40% of the time to regional and international locations.
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IRC leading the way from harm to home.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to
race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital
status, veteran status or disability.
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