Coordinateur(trice) Recherche-plaidoyer-ssr

International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
Develop and implement engagement strategy
Represent irc in national health coordination
Provide technical assistance to ministry of health
The Coordinator is responsible for strengthening IRC's strategic engagement with the Ministry of Public Health at the central level, piloting operational research for the health program, and technically coordinating SRH interventions in the DRC

Job Summary

  • The Coordinator is responsible for strengthening IRC's strategic engagement with the Ministry of Public Health at the central level, piloting operational research for the health program, and technically coordinating SRH interventions in the DRC.
  • Key responsibilities include developing and implementing an engagement strategy with the Ministry of Health, representing IRC in national health coordination bodies, and providing technical assistance for SRH policies and tools.
  • The role involves participating in needs assessments, developing new proposals, conducting monitoring and evaluation of the reproductive health program, and designing/supervising operational research studies.

Matching Summary

The Coordinator is responsible for strengthening IRC's strategic engagement with the Ministry of Public Health at the central level, piloting operational research for the health program, and technically coordinating SRH interventions in the DRC.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop and implement engagement strategy
  • Represent IRC in national health coordination
  • Provide technical assistance to Ministry of Health
  • Conduct operational research in SRH
  • Integrate SRH programs with other sectors

Nice-to-have

  • Solutions-driven, passionate change-maker
  • Contribute to strategic orientation and high-level advocacy
  • Foster institutional visibility
  • Support remote field teams
  • Develop evidence-based programmatic approaches

Key Requirements

  • Five years of professional experience in reproductive health program management
  • Experience in capacity building of staff
  • Experience in conducting evaluations
  • Experience working in a multicultural environment
  • Ability to work in unstable security environments
  • Perfect command of French
  • Demonstrated experience in advocacy and institutional engagement
  • Experience in operational research: design, conduct, analysis, and dissemination
  • Knowledge of the DRC health system

Work Rights

Not specified

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