Jobs at International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Job Overview / Summary

• The EH Officer-Hygiene Promotion will be responsible for day to day management of EH Hygiene Promotion activities and staff involved in direct implementation of IRC’s EH Emergency Response Project Strategy.
• S/he is overall responsible for ensuring that approved technical approaches to hygiene promotion are adhered to, maintaining program quality and that all hygiene objectives are met on time and within the budget. When requested, s/he will undertake capacity building of team members.

Major Responsibilities
Program Management, Technical Quality, and Strategy:

• Ensure that all hygiene promotion activities are in line with project strategy and design 
• Maintain close links and collaboration with other sectors and in particular Health, Nutrition, Protection, Gender, CYPD (Child and Youth Protection and Development), Women Protection and Empowerment (WPE) and Economic Recovery and Development (ERD).
• Ensure that the hygiene promotion activities are implemented in a timely and professional manner (as per SPHERE and IRC standards) and in line with beneficiary needs.
• If requested, participate in any inter sectorial assessment process, including analysis and planning
• Directly manage the day-to-day hygiene promotion activities in the field
• Ensure that hygiene promotion activities meet stated objectives within the timeframe
• Ensure program activities foster accountability to beneficiaries, gender and protection sensitivity and inclusion are adequately addressed in programming
• Propose technical designs and methodologies for all hygiene promotion hygiene activities
• Provide technical support and training for hygiene promoters and community volunteers.
• Provide regular reports, document results and maintain detailed records.

Program Development and Monitoring:

• Responsible for ensuring that monitoring and data collection of all hygiene promotion indicators are in line with the approved monitoring framework, using all the correct monitoring tools and at the frequency prescribed
• If requested, participate in monitoring data analysis
• Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of the team; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to the EH Coordinator, and when liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for IRC programs
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs
• Ensure water sanitation and hygiene promotional activities are facilitated in accordance with IRC logistics policy and in a timely manner to ensure the successful implementation of programs.
• Ensure all relevant financial documentation is completed accurately as required by IRC finance policy.
• Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner and incorporate manager feedback.

Coordination & Representation:

• Work closely and coordinate with IRC logistics, finance and grant staff to ensure timely and complaint program activities and expenditures; including active participation in grant opening/closing and review meetings.
• Undertake/participate in liaison, coordination, and information sharing activities with national NGOs, international organizations, donors and government at field level.

Job Requirements

• B. Sc. / High National Diploma in Environmental Sciences, Social Work, Nursing, Public Health
• Up to 3 years’ experience in hygiene promotion programs, WASH Cash and Voucher Assistance programming with INGOs
• Excellent understanding of EH issues in emergency situations and knowledge of emergency standards (Sphere)
• Strong management and communication skills
• Ability to live and work in stressful and insecure environment
• Able to manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge and/or experience in conflict management, protection, or other related field
• Able to work under pressure and good at timely decision making.
• Fluency in English and Hausa language preferred.
• Knowledge of the local languages-Hausa
• Excellent professional approach and strong team building skills.
• Competent user of MS Applications: Word, Excel.

Key Working Relationships:

• Position Reports to: Health Outcome Manager
• Indirect/Technical Reporting: EH Technical Coordinator
• Position directly Supervises: None
• Key Internal Contacts: Health and Protection Outcome sectors
• Key External Contacts: Government authorities, Community leaders and other humanitarian partners.

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Job Overview / Summary

• The VAWG Psychological First Aid Assistant will provide frontline psychosocial support through Psychological Firs Aid to women and girls affected by distress, crisis, or violence.
• The role will prioritize early identification of needs and strong linkage to health services, including primary healthcare centers, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) services, nutrition services, and WASH-related health services.
• The Assistant will also lead structured psychosocial support activities at Comprehensive Women Centers (CWCs), ensuring that all interventions promote well-being and facilitate access to integrated health services.

Major Responsibilities
Psychological First Aid and Health-Linked Psychosocial Support:

• Provide Psychological First Aid to women and girls in distress, ensuring safe, confidential, and respectful support.
• Identify individuals requiring health-related support, including mental health, reproductive health, and general medical care.
• Deliver basic psychosocial support sessions that promote emotional well-being and encourage positive health-seeking behavior.
• Facilitate structured PSS activities at CWCs, ensuring sessions incorporate messaging on health, hygiene, and well-being.

Referrals and Linkages to Health Services:

• Identify and refer clients to appropriate health facilities and services, including:
  • Primary healthcare centers
  • Mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) services
  • Nutrition services
  • Sexual and reproductive health services
• Support clients in accessing health services, including providing information, guidance, and follow-up.
• Conduct referral follow-ups to ensure clients receive timely and appropriate care.
• Maintain updated knowledge of health service providers, facility locations, and referral pathways.

Community Engagement and Health Awareness:

• Conduct awareness sessions on:
  • Psychosocial well-being
  • Available health services
  • GBV and available services
  • Importance of early health-seeking behavior
• Promote health/GBV education messages related to hygiene, nutrition, mental health, and overall well-being.
• Engage community structures to strengthen trust in health services and improve service uptake.

Basic GBV Support with Health Integration:

• Provide basic survivor-centered support to GBV survivors and ensure safe and confidential referral to health facilities for clinical management.
• Share information on available GBV and health services, including where and how to seek help.
• Ensure all interactions uphold confidentiality, safety, respect, and non-discrimination.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and confidential records of PFA support, referrals, and activities.
• Track and document referrals to health services and service uptake.
• Support reporting in line with IRC and donor requirements.

Key Working Relationships:

• Reports to: WPE Senior Case Management Officer
• Directly Supervises: Community Incentive Workers (as assigned)
• Indirect Reporting: Senior Manager – Safety Outcome
• Internal: Health, Nutrition, WASH, Protection sectors
• External: Health facilities, service providers, community structures, partners

Job Requirements
Education

• Diploma or University Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Public Health, Nursing, or related field.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience in PFA, psychosocial support, or health-related programming in humanitarian settings.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong understanding of Psychological First Aid (PFA) and basic psychosocial support.
• Knowledge of health systems, referral pathways, and service linkages.
• Ability to support clients in accessing health services and facilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong facilitation skills for group psychosocial sessions.
• Ability to work under pressure and coordinate multiple tasks.

Language:

• Fluency in English and Hausa required.
• Knowledge of Kanuri or other local languages is an added advantage.

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

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Job Overview/Summary

• The EH Assistant-Hygiene Promotion will be based in Maiduguri and report to the EH Hygiene Promotion Officer.
• S/he will be primarily responsible for supervising the implementation of hygiene promotion activities at village level as directed by the EH Hygiene Promotion Officer.
• The main objective of this position is to support the EH Hygiene Promotion Officer in implementing hygiene promotion activities in the communities
• This includes training of Community Hygiene promoters, establishing and training WASH committees, community hygiene clubs and directly carrying out hygiene awareness in the communities.

Major Responsibilities
Program Management, Technical Quality, and Strategy:

• Ensure that the water and sanitation activities are implemented in a timely and professional manner while considering beneficiary needs.
• Maintain close links and collaboration with other EH teams and sectors and in particular Health, Nutrition, Protection, CYPD (Child and Youth Protection and Development), Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE).
• Directly implement hygiene promotion activities in the communities; this includes household visits, hygiene awareness sessions and distribution of hygiene promotion materials.
• Coordinate closely with the EH Officer Water and Sanitation and Hygiene Promoters over water quality and beneficiary needs and preferences regarding water collection points
• If requested, participate in any inter sectorial assessment process, including analysis and planning.
• Directly manage the day-to-day hygiene promotion activities in the field locations.
• Ensure that hygiene promotion activities meet agreed objectives within the timeframe.
• Ensure program activities foster accountability to beneficiaries, gender and protection sensitivity and inclusion are adequately addressed in programming.
• Distribute Information, Communication and Education (IEC) materials to Community hygiene Promoters and train hygiene promoters on their appropriate use.
• Provide technical support and training for hygiene promoters, community volunteers, community leaders, community hygiene clubs and WASH committees.
• Provide regular reports, document results and maintain detailed records
• Provide weekly reports of progress on hygiene promotional activities.
• Maintain comprehensive control systems on materials and tools used including notes on quality of materials and detailed NFI distribution records.

Program Development:

• Assist the EH Officer – Hygiene promotion to identify, train and support Community hygiene promoters, WASH committee members and community health club members.
• Supervise and manage community Hygiene promoters.
• Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable work teams to successfully complete their tasks on time and within budget.
• Responsible for community hygiene promoter’s weekly reports, timesheets and weekly work plans.
• Participate in daily monitoring and recording of Hygiene promotion activities including household visits, Group Hygiene sessions, Mass Hygiene awareness campaigns, NFI distributions, Menstrual Hygiene Management and other Hygiene related activities.
• Participate in Monthly HH surveys and KAP surveys depending on need.
• Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of the team; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to the EH Officer – Hygiene promotion, and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for IRC programs
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor for the development of IRC programs.

Coordination & Representation:

• Work closely and coordinate with IRC logistics and finance staff to ensure timely and complaint program activities and expenditures
• Undertake/participate in liaison, coordination, and information sharing activities with national NGOs, international organizations, donors and government at field level.

Job Requirements

• B. Sc. / High National Diploma in Social Sciences, Public health, Environmental Health or other related courses.
• Experience in implementation of hygiene promotion activities including WASH NFI distribution through Cash, Voucher Assistance programing.
• Experience in establishment and training of Hygiene Promoters, WASH committees and School hygiene Clubs.
• Competent communication skills, effective in representation and liaison
• Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well.
• Sound knowledge of English language
• Competent user of MS Applications: Word and Excel
• Knowledge of the Local language-Hausa.

Key Working Relationships:

• Position Reports to: EH Hygiene Promotion Officer
• Indirect/Technical Reporting: EH/ WASH manager
• Position directly Supervises: None
• Key Internal Contacts: Health and Protection Outcome sectors
• Key External Contacts: Government authorities, Community leaders and other humanitarian partners.

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Job Overview / Summary

• Based in Gubio or Ngala and under the direct supervision of the Project Lead/Field Coordinator, the Health and Nutrition Manager will provide leadership and supportive oversight for the implementation of OCHA Reserve Allocation 2026 for integrated primary health and nutrition care services in the respective LGAs. S/he will ensure quality implementation, monitoring, and reporting, of the project while ensuring full donor compliance.
• This includes building the capacity of clinicians and CMAM providers, both at integrated outreach clinics and outpatient therapeutic centers, sustaining RUTF pipeline to ensure the provision of quality healthcare at supported health facilities.
• The Health and Nutrition Manager will also be responsible for community entry, stakeholder engagement, and coordination with relevant actors to align efforts with project goals for successful outcomes.
• Technically guided by and in coordination with the IRC Health and Nutrition Technical Coordinator, they will serve as the IRC focal point for the project.

Major Responsibilities
Program Management, Technical Quality, and Strategy:

• Lead the implementation of IRC’s Health and Nutrition program in Gubio and/or Ngala LGAs, ensuring activities are delivered on time and meet IRC, Ministry of Health, and international humanitarian standards.
• Supervise health and nutrition teams, including medical staff and community teams, to ensure quality service delivery in supported facilities and communities.
• Work with program officers and facility teams to develop clear work plans, set targets, and track progress against project indicators.
• Provide regular technical support, mentoring, and on-the-job training to strengthen staff capacity and improve program quality.
• Support integrated service delivery including primary healthcare, nutrition screening and treatment, maternal and child health, and community outreach activities.
• Ensure proper implementation of community-based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) including screening, referral, follow-up, and caregiver education.
• Promote Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices and support growth monitoring and MUAC screening activities in communities.
• Participate in rapid assessments and support emergency health and nutrition responses when required, including disease outbreak control and public health interventions.
• Strengthen referral pathways for patients requiring advanced care and maintain coordination with secondary health facilities.

Key Deliverables:

• Provide regular updates and reports on program progress, field visits, trainings, and security context in Gubio and/or Ngala.
• Document program achievements, lessons learned, and success stories from supported facilities and communities.
• Identify challenges and gaps in implementation and propose solutions to improve service delivery.
• Ensure accurate and timely data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Program Development and Grant Management:

• Support planning and implementation of health and nutrition project activities in line with approved budgets and donor requirements.
• Monitor program expenditures and ensure resources are used efficiently and according to IRC financial procedures.
• Contribute to donor reporting and proposal development when required.

Staff Management and Capacity Building:

• Supervise and support health and nutrition staff in Gubio and Ngala.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and training to improve staff technical and management skills.
• Set clear performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance reviews.
• Promote teamwork, professional conduct, and staff well-being.

Monitoring, Learning, and Program Improvement:

• Monitor project implementation through regular field visits and support teams to address gaps in service delivery.
• Review health and nutrition data regularly and guide teams to use findings to improve program performance.
• Promote integrated programming with other sectors such as WASH, Protection, and Women Protection and Empowerment (WPE) to ensure comprehensive support for affected communities.

Coordination and Representation:

• Represent IRC in coordination meetings with local government health authorities, partners, and community leaders in Gubio and Ngala.
• Maintain strong collaboration with the Ministry of Health, humanitarian partners, and community structures to support effective service delivery.
• Facilitate visits by IRC leadership, donors, and partners to project sites when required.

Key Internal Contacts:

• Country Program:  Health Program Staff and Managers, all other IRC sectors
• Region/Global: N/A

Key External Contacts:

• Other partner NGO’s, MoH, SPHCDA, LGA PHC departments.

Qualifications
Education:

• Health professional (Nursing, Medicine, Nutrition, Public Health or related field) with experience in humanitarian health programming.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience implementing health and nutrition programs.
• Experience supervising teams and supporting community health activities.
• Experience responding to public health emergencies or disease outbreaks is an advantage.
• Experience working with IDPs and conflict-affected communities.

Skills:

• Strong program management and coordination skills.
• Ability to analyze program data and support teams to improve service delivery.
• Ability to work in remote and challenging humanitarian environments

Languages: 

• Fluency in English, Hausa and Kanuri (Kanuri is an added advantage).

Computer / Other Tech Requirements:

• Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.  Add position-specific (e.g. accounting software, statistical software, etc.).