JOB SUMMARY
The primary objective of the position is to foster resilient communities by working closely with internal and external stakeholders to design and implement effective resilience-building initiatives that directly benefit populations in areas impacted by conflict and natural disasters. The aim is to empower communities to withstand and recover from shocks, ensuring long-term sustainability and improved quality of life.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Engage with leaders and stakeholders in conflict and earthquake-affected communities, along with operational partners, to identify resilience needs and opportunities at the community level.
- Lead the design and implementation of community-focused resilience projects, ensuring alignment with broader health and MHPSS program goals.
- Conduct targeted assessments in affected areas to understand resilience deficits, to understand community vulnerabilities and develop tailored strategies to address them.
- Provide expertise and guidance on best practices in health and MHPSS resilience to internal teams and local partners.
- Collaborate with external experts, specialists, and potential donors to garner support and resources for community resilience projects in conflict and earthquake-affected areas.
- Represent International Medical Corps in the Syria Community Consortium and other relevant platforms and forums to contribute effectively as per agreed roles and responsibilities for such forums to implement and advance our resilience initiatives.
- Monitor and assess the impact of resilience strategies and interventions on community well-being, adapting approaches as necessary to meet evolving needs.
- Support and facilitate community empowerment through capacity-building initiatives aimed at enhancing local resilience in challenging environments.
- Key deliverables include:
- Detailed reports on community resilience needs in conflict and earthquake-affected areas and the efficacy of implemented strategies.
- Strategic action plans for resilience building tailored to the specific needs of affected communities.
- Regular updates on the progress of community resilience projects and their outcomes in affected areas.
- Documentation and dissemination of best practices and success stories in community resilience from conflict and earthquake-affected regions.
Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced degree in a relevant field such as community development, public health, or international development.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in community engagement, resilience building, or related fields, with a specific focus on health and MHPSS in conflict and earthquake-affected environments.
- Demonstrated success in developing and implementing community-centered health and MHPSS resilience initiatives within complex and challenging environments.
- Extensive knowledge of health system strengthening and its building blocks, with experience in applying these principles to enhance health services in resource-limited settings.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a capacity for conducting thorough assessments in affected communities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven record of effective collaboration with diverse community groups.
- Fluency in both English and Arabic (written and spoken).
Code of Conduct
As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report. If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.
Safeguarding
It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons.
Equal Opportunities
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
Misconduct Disclosure Scheme
All offers of employment at International Medical Corps are subject to satisfactory references and background checks. International Medical Corps participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme from the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response (SCHR). In accordance with this, we will request information from an applicant’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
