NEW Community Based Protection Mobilizer Level not specified – Level not specified IRC – International Rescue Committee Al Hasakah

Background/IRC Summary:

the Syria crisis is often described as the worst humanitarian catastrophe since the end of the Cold War. Today, 13.4 million people in Syria – more than half of the country’s population – need humanitarian assistance with needs increasingly being exacerbated by economic decline. Of these, 6.8 million are refugees and asylum-seekers who have fled the country. This is no short-term humanitarian episode. The devastating human consequences to huge numbers of people will endure for decades. The destruction of relationships, communities, livelihoods, homes, and infrastructure will take years to repair.

IRC is offering a robust humanitarian response to the Syria crisis a rapidly expanding portfolio, supported by more than 1000+ staff in Syria Country Program. IRC is undertaking programs in Syria and the neighboring countries of Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon, and Jordan in the fields of health, child protection, early childhood development, education, women’s protection and empowerment, non-food items and food distribution, cash assistance, water and sanitation, protection and rule of law, and livelihood programming. Our work in these challenging settings gives rise to some of the most pressing issues facing modern humanitarian action, including questions of access, security, funding, and coordination.

Job Overview/Summary:

As part of its Syria response, the IRC has programs to support women and girls throughout Al-Hasaka, Deir Ezzor, and Ar-Raqqa governorates in Syria. The Community Based Protection (CBP) Mobilizer will be leading all information provision, outreach, risk mitigation and community mobilization efforts. Core activities include dissemination of information, assessment of risks faced by women and girls in the targeted communities and development of response strategies, capacity building of community members. She/He will facilitate and contribute to forming Community-based Committees to enhance community self-protection. In addition, the CBP Mobilizer will take on any additional social cohesion and conflict resolution activities as required by the Protection Officer to meet the project objective.

Responsibilities:

• Identify barriers to accessing available services for vulnerable women and girls and propose measures to reduce/eliminate those barriers
• Mapping out and facilitating the establishment/strengthening of community groups such as women committees.
• Conduct regular visits to oversee the progress and activities of the women’s committees, ensuring they are functioning effectively and addressing community needs.
• Offer continuous guidance, motivation, and encouragement to committee members, recognizing their efforts as volunteers and helping them sustain active participation.
• Organize training and development sessions to strengthen the leadership and problem-solving skills of committee members, ensuring long-term impact within the community.
• Organize community meetings as needed, for information dissemination or other purposes
• Conduct community awareness sessions on GBV prevention, response, and protection mechanisms with a focus on addressing the drivers of conflict and risks specific to the local context.
• Integrate topics on conflict resolution and peaceful coexistence into awareness-raising sessions, emphasizing the importance of community unity among IDPs and host populations.
• Facilitate discussions that challenge harmful social norms and promote gender equality through a culturally sensitive approach.
• In collaboration with PRoL team organize and facilitate social cohesion activities that bring together IDP and host community members to foster mutual understanding and collaboration, including group dialogues, cultural events, and community-based conflict resolution initiatives.
• Work closely with community leaders, women’s groups, and local authorities to identify and address sources of tension, promoting a peaceful and cooperative community environment.
• Mentor and provide capacity-building support to local partner staff to ensure they can independently implement GBV awareness, social cohesion activities, and community outreach activities.
• Offer immediate Psychological First Aid (PFA) to individuals affected by GBV and other forms of trauma.
• Ensure safe referrals to relevant GBV services for survivors in need of further support, such as case management, health services, or legal assistance.
• Work with protection team to ensure IRC is responding to the evolving needs of communities
• Maintain positive coordination and relationships with partners and other sector staff. 
• Facilitating and conducting international day events by engaging both IDP and host communities while ensuring Do No Harm principles and conflict sensitivity principles
• With the technical support from the Officer, develop appropriate messages on the types of services and support available to survivors of GBV.
• Support distributions of risk reduction items (inc. dignity kits) and follow-on monitoring
• Work with the WPE team to conduct regular safety audit assessments.
• Collaborate with the M&E team by providing regular updates, monitoring the progress of activities, and collecting data to evaluate the impact of community interventions.

Other duties and responsibilities

• Complete attendance sheets for relevant activities and contribute to monthly activity reports, according to guidance provided by the Officer, and supply information on a weekly basis to the Officer in line with deadlines.
• Maintain positive coordination and relationships with partners and other sector staff.  

Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree/institute certificate or other advanced technical qualifications preferably in psychology, sociology, social work, education, or other related fields.
• A minimum, completion of secondary education is required.
• Minimum, 1 year of professional experience in GBV, in particular – supporting adolescent girls and women protection and empowerment, counseling, awareness sessions, and PSS preferably with women/girls.
• Experience in facilitating awareness-raising sessions, particularly on sensitive topics such as GBV, conflict resolution, and peaceful coexistence.
• Knowledge of Psychological First Aid (PFA) and safe referral mechanisms for GBV survivors is an asset
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse communities.
• Previous experience in an emergency or conflict-afflicted setting is desired.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• A commitment to IRC’s mission, vision, values, and IRC Way – Professional Code of Conduct.
• Credible written, presentation, and verbal communication skills; ability to convey information optimally and proven experience providing training and staff development
• Validated a sense of professional discretion, integrity, and ability to handle sophisticated situations subtly and to effective resolution.
• Excellent management and communication skills and a solid ability to promote harmonious/cohesive collaboration, in a cross-cultural context.
• Validated ability to plan long-term, organize priorities and work under administrative and programmatic pressures with detail orientation and professional patience.
• Highly collaborative and resourceful; ability to establish positive working relationships with senior-level management and all other partners to improve collaboration and productivity.
• Curiosity, a desire to continually learn and develop, and a sense of humor are a must.
• Analytical ability in creating effective solutions to sophisticated matters while adhering to labor laws and internal policies.

Language/Travel:

• Arabic is required, while Kurdish and English will be added advantages.
• Travel: 100% to field sites in 100% as well as attending regional and global workshops and meetings.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to:  Community-Based Protection Officer
Position directly supervises: None

Indirect Reporting (If applicable): None
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Professional Standards: IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Global Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and carries out policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Respect at Work Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Returning National Candidates: We strongly encourage national or returning national candidates to apply for this position. If you are a citizen of the Country in which this position is based and are currently located outside of your home country and possess over two years of international work experience, the Middle East Region has introduced an attractive remuneration package. The package includes competitive compensation, return flight to post, shipping allowance, temporary housing, and a relocation allowance. Certain restrictions may apply. IRC strives to attract, motivate, and retain qualified national staff in our programs.

Accountability to Clients: IRC staff must adhere to the commitment of contributing to the sustainability and development of its (CR) Client Responsiveness Mechanisms, preserving the culture of prioritizing the needs of our clients and affected communities by systematically listening to their perspectives and using their feedback to make programmatic decisions and give them greater influence over program design and delivery.

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.

Diversity and Inclusion: at IRC MENA, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Organizations that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, nationality, and perspective are validated to be better organizations. More importantly, creating a safe workspace environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best is the right thing to do. So, bring your whole self to work.

IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. In keeping with our core values of Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality, IRC strives to maintain a work environment built on mutual respect in which all individuals treat each other professionally, and free of bias, prejudice, and harassment. IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of IRC Persons in any work setting. All IRC staff, wherever they are located, are accountable for creating an environment free of discrimination, harassment, bullying, and retaliation.

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