Gender Equality Diversity and Inclusion and Safeguarding Officer

Requisition ID: req51273

Job Title:  Gender Equality Diversity and Inclusion and Safeguarding Officer

Sector:  Diversity & Inclusion

Employment Category:  Fixed Term

Employment Type:  Full-Time

Open to Expatriates:  No

Location:  Nairobi, Kenya

Work Arrangement:

Job Description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) 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 lives. The IRC works with people made to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 cities, we improve outcomes in the areas of health, safety, economic wellbeing, education, and power.

The IRC has a focus on narrowing the gender gap in humanitarian aid and ensuring that we contribute to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in both our programs and operations by working to establish a context where our clients (including those from ethnic minority groups) enjoy the same rights and opportunities as well as an equal access to services. The IRC also has a strong dedication to crafting an equitable and inclusive culture, where safeguarding is upheld in our workplace and programs. We are determined to protect our clients and staff from safeguarding violations through prevention and, where misconduct is alleged, to address it without fear or favor.

Job Overview/Summary:

The Gender Equality Diversity and Inclusion and Safeguarding Officer will be responsible for supporting the Kenya Country Office in applying Pillar Two of the GEDI Action Plan which pertains integrating GEDI and Safeguarding in Programs.

Major Responsibilities:

Support the implementation of activities that strengthen the GEDI sensitive and progressive program design and delivery. Support the roll out and training of program teams on the GEDI tools including the GEDI Marker, to ensure it is coordinated during program design and implementation of key strategic projects. Liaise with program teams such as Protection teams to make sure that the do no harm assessments factor in safeguarding risks, MEAL teams to support client satisfaction surveys, needs assessments (where vital) and collaboration between client responsiveness and Safeguarding. Support in conducting gender and/or GEDI and intersectional context analysis and safeguarding risk assessments and mitigation planning for programs. Support efforts to assess through Partner Capacity Assessments and Partner Support Plans for implementing partners to strengthen their capacity to deliver gender equitable, inclusive, and safe programs. Support in supervising program implementation through field visits, focus group discussions and key informant interviews with staff and beneficiaries. Support improvement of country program and partner clients’ complaints feedback and response mechanisms. Participate in country forums, conferences and clusters focusing on GEDI and safeguarding to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all partners - including community leaders, international and local NGOs, UN agencies, community-based organizations, and other IRC sectors to improve multi-agency and multi-sectoral cooperation and coordination. Business development- provide input to proposals, workplans and reports and provide technical to ensure that GEDI and Safeguarding standards are factored into the design, implementation and reporting of strategic projects. Support relevant departments with receiving and advancing of all safeguarding concerns raised by staff, clients, beneficiaries, and/or external parties. Support in the implementation of the Minimum Standards, ensuring that the Kenya Safeguarding Road Map is implemented, including the safe programming standards and collaboration with various internal stakeholders/ owners of the standards to ensure full implementation. Collaborating with the Client Responsiveness team to train staff with direct client engagement on how to respond to safeguarding disclosures, make referral for specialized support, guide survivor on reporting to ECU as/when appropriate. Support the coordination and capacity building of Focal Points, including training them on how to act as safe, informed resource and support people for staff or clients needing support with reporting. Support contextual adaptation, design and roll-out of communication material including refresher sensitization of the Safeguarding SOPs. Assist in the quarterly review of trends in ethical misconduct reporting and follow up to advise on preventative action and planning.

Collaborating with other teams

Directly reports to and receives supervision from: GEDI Manager Kenya CP. Collaborate with the Program teams, Sector Technical Coordinators, GEDI and Safeguarding Focal Points within the Country program across all field sites, and Regional CoPs on GEDI and Safeguarding. Work together with the MEAL team towards strengthening the Client Feedback aspect of Client Safeguarding. Work closely with other GEDI and Safeguarding Technical Unit Leads in the use of tools for supervising GEDI activities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Gender and Development studies, law, psychology, health, social work, humanities, or other related field. 2 years professional experience in gender programs and/or Protection and/or safeguarding. Familiarity with DEI and safeguarding standards and principles, international protection frameworks and mechanisms on safeguarding. Validated experience/understanding of organizational and/or HR policies and practices. Strong analytical skills related to feedback mechanisms, safeguarding, protection, and similar matters. Good communication and report writing skills crucial. Validated experience facilitating trainings and workshops. Good team building skills and knowledge of participatory approaches. Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to develop positive relationships with local and remote team members at multiple levels in the organization. Experience in working collaboratively and/or advocating with other sectors and teams. Ability to handle critically sensitive situations diplomatically and in a confidential manner. Ability to travel to other IRC field sites and province field project sites to promote GEDI awareness through trainings and orientations. Digital literacy is required – MS Office package and Internet. Self-motivated, highly responsible, punctual, flexible, culturally sensitive. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Key Working Relationships:

Direct Reporting: GEDI and Safeguarding Manager Partnership and Consultation: Programs, Grants, Protection, Safety and Security Focal Points, Sectoral and other Technical Coordinators External: IRC Organizational Partners, and Safeguarding, Gender Equality Cluster Groups

Standards of Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers must conform to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and implements 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: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer:

Please take note that International Rescue Committee (IRC) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes.