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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 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.
Environmental Health (EH) programs presently serve approximately 5 million people in around 20 different countries. Field-based EH staff are supported by a headquarters team of highly qualified EH professionals ('Technical Advisors') with many years of experience in humanitarian work, situated institutionally within the Health Unit of IRC alongside reproductive health , child survival , primary health care and HIV/AIDS. The Headquarters EH team consists of a Senior Technical Advisor (STA) for EH, three Regional EH Technical Advisors and a Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion Technical Advisor. The team ensures quality programming related to water supply , sanitation, hygiene promotion and vector control. The EH team also provides guidance to the Director of the Emergency Response and Preparedness Unit (EPRU) concerning the deployment of EH staff assigned to the Emergency Response Team (ERT).
SCOPE OF WORK: Based in Nairobi and reporting to the Senior Technical Advisor for EH, the Technical Advisor for Environmental Health provides technical support to field programs consisting of 4 main elements: 1) development of policies, strategies and tools, 2) identifying new program/project opportunities and funding streams, 3) research, evaluation and learning, and 4) country specific technical support, via field visits, emails, phone calls etc.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Provide technical assistance to IRC field programs on environmental health issues.Coordinate and conduct annual/regular field trips to IRC programs for the purposes of program evaluation and technical support.Assist in the design and development of environmental health programs and country sector strategies for Environmental Health .Participate in the recruitment of EH field staff.Promote staff development via field training, workshops, exchange programs and coaching.Contribute to the continued development of the EH Field Guide and other IRC EH resources and policies.Contribute to the planning and conduct of the annual EH Coordinators' conference.Act as a representative of IRC to relevant agencies on environmental health issues, as requested.Participate in occasional emergency response activities, if required.Participate in research, teaching and academic activities in the context of IRC programs and strategic priorities.REQUIREMENTS:
University degree in engineering, hydrology, environmental health ore related subject.In-depth practical knowledge of water supply , sanitation, vector control and hygiene promotion.Five years experience in implementing EH programs in relief, post-emergency and development settings.Strong assessment, management, project planning, organizational and interpersonal skills.Excellent communication skills.Proven ability to work in a team environment and independently.Proven writing and editing skills.Excellent Computer skillsEnglish fluency and strong French essentialPlease apply online: www.ircjobs.org or http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=7902.
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