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The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future.
Background: 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 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today work in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity, and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.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 uphold 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.
Main Purpose of Job:
The SHLS Officer – Khartoum office will support the establishment of each SHLS (either mobile or static); plan trainings for SHLS Facilitators, youth and community members; and conduct support and supervision visits for each SHLS and verify records and reports from IRC SHLS facilitators. S/he will closely coordinate with the CP Manager and assist in the continuation of child protection interventions in Khartoum State, with a focus on internally displaced people IDSs and refugees, including unaccompanied children and children who have experienced or are vulnerable to abuse, exploitation, neglect, and violence. |
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Duties and responsibilities:
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Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
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Standard of Professional Conduct
Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity
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