Senior Officer Engagement Communautaire-gac

International Rescue Committee Inc

Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo
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Supervise community engagement strategies
Ensure access to sexual and reproductive health services
Identify socio-cultural barriers to services
** The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Senior Community Engagement Officer to implement and supervise community engagement strategies for access to vital sexual and reproductive health services in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo. The role involves coordinating community mobilization, ensuring quality service delivery, and fostering inclusive practices in emergencies. **

Job Summary

  • The Senior Officer Engagement Communautaire will ensure the implementation and supervision of community engagement strategies to guarantee safe, equitable, dignified, and effective access for women, adolescents, and other vulnerable groups to vital sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and protection services in emergency contexts.
  • Key responsibilities include contributing to operational planning, mapping key community actors, organizing community team deployment, and ensuring close coordination with health, protection, and MEAL teams.
  • The role requires a minimum of 4 years of experience in community activities in health, with demonstrated experience in emergencies, RCCE/SBC, SRH, PCI/WASH, and protection, along with strong skills in planning, organization, communication, and team management.

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** The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Senior Community Engagement Officer to implement and supervise community engagement strategies for access to vital sexual and reproductive health services in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo. The role involves coordinating community mobilization, ensuring quality service delivery, and fostering inclusive practices in emergencies. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Supervise community engagement strategies
  • Ensure access to sexual and reproductive health services
  • Identify socio-cultural barriers to services
  • Oversee awareness and behavior change activities
  • Collaborate with health structures and community leaders
  • Implement feedback and complaint mechanisms

Nice-to-have

  • Promote positive behavior change for health
  • Foster positive, inclusive work environment
  • Adhere to humanitarian principles and ethics

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 4 years of experience in community activities
  • Diploma in public health or similar
  • Experience in emergencies, RCCE/SBC, SRH, PCI/WASH, and protection
  • Proficiency in AAP, PSEA, Do No Harm, and inclusion approaches
  • Experience working with community structures
  • French and local language proficiency
  • Ability to work under pressure in unstable zones

Work Rights

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