Overview

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is an International Non-Governmental Organization working in 40 countries, responding to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives.

With funding from donor governments, institutions, companies and individual supporters we strive to support people meet their basic rights with dignity and to be protected. In Tanzania, the IRC supports refugees and Tanzanian people in- and – out of camps with education, health, and protection services.

We are currently recruiting a number of senior management roles. If you have excellent strategic vision, professional skills, an understanding and leadership experience in humanitarian or development work with a cutting-edge outlook, willingness to take action to have a positive impact for the clients we serve, then please consider applying for the following positions:

Child Protection Coordinator (1)

This position will be responsible for the overall implementation of the Child and youth protection and development program (CYPD) in the camps of Nyarugusu, host community and National engagement including monitoring and ensuring program quality in line with child protection guiding principles and best practices. The role will lead on all CYPD representation and advocacy nationally; act as the main liaison with UNHCR’s Child Protection technical lead, other IRC technical coordinators and senior management, as well as leading all Child protection and youth proposal development and reporting. The coordinator will ensure internal and external collaboration including acting as lead to the CPIMS (Child Protection Information Management System) task force and active member of the Child Protection Sub Working Group in the region.

If you have a strong mix of humanitarian and national engagement experience in Child Protection, Youth development work, you are encouraged to apply. 

How to apply:

Applications for the position must include:

• A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements.
• Detailed curriculum vitae showing contact address, email, and day-time mobile phone number(s) and three (3) referees, ONE being your last employer.
• ONLY copies of academic and professional certificates.
• Subject line should contain position title on the subject line

All applications should be sent through email to: tz-recruitment@rescue.org

Applications will be considered valid if sent/received by IRC before 1700hrs January 2, 2019. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.