The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world’s leading agencies working in post‐ conflict and development contexts, supporting communities in over 40 fragile, failed and developing states. In this capacity, we work to restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted, struggling to endure and wishing to advance on a path of development.

The IRC has been working in Sudan since 2008 and is committed to implementing quality programming to improve the wellbeing of the most vulnerable populations in the areas of livelihoods, water and sanitation, health, and social development. IRC programming reflects a commitment to sustainable solutions and believes this is achieved through participatory approaches such as community driven development, community disaster risk reduction, and capacity building of local partners.

The IRC values the diversity of our staff and recognizes that our work is best accomplished through the true collaboration of individuals from many cultures with a great variety of skills and perspectives. In support of this core value, the IRC maintains and enforces policies to foster relationships that respect the dignity and worth of everyone.

IRC upholds its policies in accordance with principles of international law and codes of good conduct and affirm that all IRC staff members are responsible for promoting fundamental human rights, social justice, human dignity and the equality of men, women and children. IRC staff must treat every person without distinction based on his or her race, gender, religion, colour, national or ethnic origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age or disability.

PROGRAM SUMMARY: 

The Women’s Protection & Empowerment (WPE) program works to improve the health and safety of, and support social and economic empowerment among, vulnerable women and girls through activities aimed at preventing gender-based violence (GBV), responding to the case management and psychosocial support needs of GBV survivors, building skills and assets, and addressing the specific needs of adolescent girls. Women and girls face increased risk of GBV in settings affected by natural disaster, conflict and displacement, including sexual abuse and exploitation, intimate partner violence as well as economic and emotional abuse. 

In Sudan, the IRC is working directly and in partnership to protect and empower women and girls throughout the most crisis-affected areas of the country. As one of the most established specialized GBV service providers in the country, the IRC is working to meet the immediate and long-term needs of women and girls who have experienced GBV in acute and protracted emergency contexts, reduce the risk of violence, and foster respect for women’s rights and gender equality in the home and within and among communities. 

Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE) will establish a safe space for the IDPs, and refugee women and girls living in the IDP camp in River Nile. Within the safe space, the WPE Program aims at increasing access of women and girls to psychosocial and Gender based violence (GBV) case management services and enable communities to identify and mitigate safety and security risks faced by women and girls. All programming is implemented using survivor-centred approaches that prioritize confidentiality, dignity, safety, and respect. In response to the recent explosion in Beirut, as part of the IRC Emergency Response, WPE will be providing direct response to women and girls through the deployment of Rapid Response Teams.

Main Purpose of Job: 

The WPE Case Worker provides direct support and case management to vulnerable women and girls as part of the WPE team, support the operation of community-based safe spaces through conducting emotional support groups and Psychosocial.

• Provide direct support and care for vulnerable women and girls (including survivors of gender-based violence), including psychosocial support and case management. Case management services include:
• Basic counseling and psychosocial support
• Assessment of needs and resources
• Developing safety plan
• Implementing the plan
• Appropriate follow-up and referrals
• Case closure (if and when appropriate)
• Referrals for other services, where relevant

Provide direct age-appropriate and specialized support and care for vulnerable adolescent and girl children (including survivors of GBV), including counseling and case management. 

• Case management services for survivors under the age of 18 will include the above steps of case management along with:
• Age-appropriate engagement and decision-making by survivors
• Do No Harm analysis

Coordinate, facilitate, and supervise psychosocial activities, including emotional support groups in community-based safe spaces.

• Mobilize and register participants
• Facilitate structured group sessions using available guidance
• Build support group plan
• Facilitate mid-point and final group evaluations for monitoring and reporting

Monitoring & Reporting. 

• Support the maintenance of the IRC’s case management system and the GBV Information Management System.
• Complete the case management quality assessment tool regularly
• Participate in weekly reporting and planning meetings to ensure adherence to standards of care, quality case management, and reporting requirements are followed
• Compile monthly activity report for submission to the WPE Response officer. 

Other

• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs

• At least six months of counseling experience with issues relating to violence against women and girls, gender and development, child protection or social change
• Clear understanding of gender inequality, and issues surrounding violence against women and girls!
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients at all times crucial! 
• Positive and professional demeanor, able to coordinate, maintain composure and prioritize work under pressure, work overtime when vital and be able to coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to work as a member of a team crucial.
• Proficiency in Arabic & English is required

Standard of Professional Conduct

IRC and IRC employees are required to abide by the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct which are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons, and several others. 

Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity

We are committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer generous benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances. We welcome and strongly encourage qualified female professionals to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

Ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of IRC acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organization without authority, except in the normal execution of duty.