Since its inception in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has been a global leader in emergency response and providing durable solutions for conflict- and crisis affected populations.
The IRC launched programs in Kenya in the immediate aftermath of the post-election crisis, and has initiated activities that support women and girls in the Dadaab refugee camps through a variety of activities including health and GBV prevention and response programming.
IRC is currently preparing a proposal in response to a USAID-funded request for applications to expand the presence of GBV prevention and response programming throughout Kenya and support the development of peace networks and platforms for women to be effectively involved in decision making and take leadership of their country.
Applications are requested from qualified persons for the following position:
The Gender and Conflict Coordinator
The Gender and Conflict Coordinator will advise the Women’s Peace Campaign Project and related staff, including IRC country management, on issues related to gender and conflict ensuring that prevention and mitigation strategies are put in place at all levels of program implementation.
For a detailed Job Description and person specification, send an email to jobs1@kenya.theirc.org
All interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter and an updated CV (Do not attach Certificates) to the following email address: hr@kenya.theirc.org by January 14, 2011.
IRC leading the way from harm to home.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
