Emergency Officer

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The Emergency Officer at IRC will support the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of emergency response and disaster risk reduction activities in Kakuma. The role involves conducting assessments, engaging communities, and ensuring timely delivery of emergency interventions in line with IRC policies and humanitarian standards. The position requires strong project management skills and experience in humanitarian settings.

• Mid-level humanitarian role with IRC in Kakuma
• Requires 3+ years experience in emergencies or humanitarian projects
• Involves rapid needs assessments and emergency response coordination
• Must understand SPHERE and humanitarian standards
• Focus on community engagement and inclusive programming

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Emergency Officer | IRC - International Rescue Committee Emergency Officer IRC - International Rescue Committee Kakuma International Mid level Apply Summary by Impactpool The Emergency Officer at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) will support the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of emergency response and disaster risk reduction activities. This role involves conducting assessments, engaging with communities, and ensuring timely delivery of emergency interventions in line with IRC policies and humanitarian standards. The officer will also coordinate project activities, monitor progress, and facilitate community engagement. The position requires a strong commitment to compliance, safeguarding, and promoting inclusive programming. Candidate Requirements: Degree/Diploma in public health, nursing, community development, or related field Minimum of 3 years experience: in emergencies or humanitarian projects Strong project management skills Experience: in community engagement and participatory approaches Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong interpersonal skills Good understanding of SPHERE and humanitarian standards Proficient in MS-Office and relevant software 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 40 countries and 29 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. Job Purpose/Objective The Emergency Officer will support the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of emergency response and disaster risk reduction (DRR) activities within the country program. The position will assist the Emergency Manager in conducting assessments, implementing response interventions, engaging communities and partners, monitoring crisis triggers, and ensuring timely delivery of emergency response activities in accordance with IRC policies, donor requirements, humanitarian standards, and government regulations. Main Responsibilities: She/he will ensure that an engagement approach to working with communities and the local authorities, other partners is employed and all activities are carried out in a way that is sensitive to community needs and promotes the full and equal participation of women, men, children and youth. Primary responsibilities: include: Project Planning and Assessments Support rapid needs assessments, baseline surveys, and emergency field assessments. Collect and analyze information to support identification of humanitarian needs and priorities. Assist in the development of project implementation plans, work plans, budgets, and response strategies. Support the development and review of technical specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and operational guidelines for emergency response activities. Participate in contingency planning and emergency preparedness initiatives Project Implementation Coordinate and implement emergency response activities in assigned locations. Monitor daily project activities to ensure quality implementation and adherence to approved plans. Support effective delivery of emergency interventions within approved budgets and timelines. Ensure beneficiary participation, inclusion, accountability, and protection principles are integrated into all project activities. Support procurement processes through preparation of technical inputs, field verification, and monitoring of supplies and services. Promote compliance with IRC policies, humanitarian principles, and donor requirements: during implementation. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Assist in collecting, compiling, and validating project data and indicators. Support implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks and tracking systems. Conduct routine field monitoring visits and prepare monitoring reports. Track project progress against work plans and targets and promptly report challenges. Maintain accurate project records, beneficiary databases, and activity documentation. Support accountability mechanisms, including community feedback and complaint response systems. Contribute to documentation of lessons learned, success stories, and best practices. Reporting Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and other routine activity reports. Compile field updates, assessment findings, and response progress reports. Ensure timely submission of project documentation and supporting evidence. Provide regular updates on implementation progress, risks, and emerging humanitarian concerns. Community Engagement and Coordination Facilitate community mobilization and awareness activities. Strengthening engagement with local authorities, community structures, and humanitarian partners. Support coordination meetings at community and field levels. Encourage participation of women, men, youth, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups in project activities. Actively participate in inter-sectoral activities and coordination initiatives. Emergency Preparedness and Response Monitor humanitarian situations and report emerging risks and crisis triggers. Support rapid deployment and scale-up of emergency interventions during crises. Participate in emergency preparedness exercises, simulations, and contingency planning. Assist in outbreak response, displacement response, and other emergency operations as required. Compliance and Safeguarding Ensure adherence to IRC Code of Conduct, safeguarding, and protection policies. Comply with donor regulations, government requirements, and humanitarian standards. Promote safe, accountable, and inclusive programming. Immediately report safeguarding concerns, security incidents, and operational risks through appropriate channels. Required Qualifications: Degree/Diploma in public health, nursing, community development, clinical medicine or related field. A minimum of Three years’ experience: on programming in emergencies, relief or development including implementing a large-scale community-based humanitarian project with evidence of successful implementation of similar projects. Required Experience: & Competencies: Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience: in ASAL Strong skills in project management Demonstrated skills in technical design and roll out of humanitarian response and disease outbreaks. Experience: in community engagement approaches, participatory approaches and community negotiation Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with a team Good understanding of SPHERE and other international and national standards Good computer application skills (MS-Office, application software to engineering designs). Professional Standards: All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct . Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding , Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients. Cookies: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings At Impactpool we do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead. Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements: for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager. Summary by Impactpool The Emergency Officer at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) will support the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of emergency response and disaster risk reduction activities. This role involves conducting assessments, engaging with communities, and ensuring timely delivery of emergency interventions in line with IRC policies and humanitarian standards. The officer will also coordinate project activities, monitor progress, and facilitate community engagement. The position requires a strong commitment to compliance, safeguarding, and promoting inclusive programming. Candidate Requirements: Degree/Diploma in public health, nursing, community development, or related field Minimum of 3 years experience: in emergencies or humanitarian projects Strong project management skills Experience: in community engagement and participatory approaches Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong interpersonal skills Good understanding of SPHERE and humanitarian standards Proficient in MS-Office and relevant software Fellowship Master the recruitment process of the impact sector! Become a fellow and gain access to Impactpool's premium material that will boost your career in the impact sector Explore fellowship Show IRC - International Rescue Committee that you are interested in them Recruiters from the organization will be able to view your profile, contact you for current & future vacancies and engage you on opportunities that match your skills and interest. 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