The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. The IRC Yemen began its programs in October 2012. Since establishing its presence in the South of Yemen, in the Red Sea Coastal city of Aden, the organization has grown from just an implementing small project to handling large scale emergency and relief operations. Following the war which broke out in Yemen in March of 2015 and the humanitarian disaster, which was crafted by the same, IRC launched one an emergency response program in the southern governorates of Aden, Lahj, Abyan, Shabwah and Al Dhale, and expanded later in Sana’a and Hodeidah in the North. Currently IRC Yemen is operating in eight governorates in the south and north of Yemen through direct programming and through local partnerships, in Health, WASH, Nutrition, Economic Recovery Development, Education, Child Protection, Gender and Women Protection and Empowerment. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) have been working in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for more than forty years. Today, the IRC has more than 2,200 staff working across the region, including in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Syria, and Yemen to support those affected by some of the world’s most complex and protracted humanitarian crises. Job Overview IRC Yemen is seeking motivated and enthusiastic interns to join various departments and gain practical experience in a professional humanitarian work environment. This internship program provides learning opportunities, supports professional development, and helps recent graduates build the skills needed for future careers. Available Internship Areas Human Resources Finance Supply Chain Information Technology METAL Health and Nutrition Environmental Health (WASH) Protection Grants Partnerships Eligibility Requirements Recent graduate within the last two years. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment. Demonstrated willingness to learn and develop professionally. Fluency in Arabic and good English language skills. Learning Opportunities Interns will have the opportunity to: Gain hands-on experience in humanitarian programming and operations. Work alongside experienced professionals. Develop technical and professional competencies. Strengthen teamwork, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Build knowledge of humanitarian principles and practices. Application Requirements Interested candidates should submit the following: Updated CV/Resume. Cover Letter indicating the preferred internship area. Academic transcript and/or graduation certificate. Important Note Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged, as the position may be filled before the closing date. Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation. IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. IRC strives to build a diverse and inclusive team at all levels who as individuals, and as a group, embody our culture statement creating a working environment characterized by critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity for us to achieve our aspirations as a team and deliver the best possible services to our clients. 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. Commitment to Client Responsiveness: By committing to Client-Centered Programming, at the IRC Yemen, we place the people we serve - our clients - at the center of our programming and services. The IRC Yemen Staff have an important role to play in supporting the implementation of client-responsive programming through raising awareness among the community and clients about the existing feedback mechanisms and how to use them including the response processes, access, and eligibility to services, and contribute to building an institutional culture that prompts staff to listen to clients. Professional Standards: All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
Program Description (Background) International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance Job Description JOB SUMMARY The primary responsibility of the Manager, Health and Nutrition Programs is to oversee and deliver sufficient technical support through the implementation and management of all International Medical Corps’ active health and nutrition grants services in the volatile emergency humanitarian setting. The position manages humanitarian programming in an area of responsibility including program design, budget, and timeline according to emerging needs. He guides program implementation through the coordination with the field site manager, nutrition and health officers/ assistants, logistics, finance, MEAL and administration functions in close liaison with the security and liaison officer regarding program teams’ accessibility in all International Medical Corps intervention sites. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation. MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Program Management • Develop and update the detailed implementation plan in accordance with the organization and donor requirements. • Identify professional training needs for health/ nutrition IMC staff and national partners related to Primary and secondary Health/Nutrition Care service provision and assist in training provision. • Develop forms/tracking system/data collection tools to ensure proper indicator’s reporting as well as essential drug list, standard list of equipment and supply for supported static health facilities and integrated mobile clinics, for current intervention areas and newly targeted areas for upcoming secured grants. • Responsible for procurement of drug/medical supply/medical equipment and tracking of all inventory from start to end under health and nutrition sector, in close coordination with the Country Chief Pharmacist, Medical Coordinator and other health/ nutrition Program Managers. • Responsible for developing the distribution plan and executing the plan with full transparency and accountability. • Update monthly pipeline as per actual activities in project site for both nutrition and health sectors. • Participate in developing the program monitoring and evaluation framework and respond in timely manner to all MEAL queries for provided services quality improvement. Technical Support • Regular supervision of International Medical Corps staff including office and field employees, consultants, and volunteers involved in health and nutrition programming, • Ensure provision of Primary Health/Nutrition Care services in accordance with national and international standards including clinical guidelines, essential drug list, standard equipment, etc. • Provide regular supervision of health/nutrition operations including data collection/records related to beneficiaries and program activities, as well as timely implementation and reaching targets according to program objectives. • Provide regular updates and reports to senior management staff as required; contribute to donor reports and internal organization reports as required. • Organize and conduct regular monitoring visits to all IMC field sites. • Ensure linkages and integration of Primary and Secondary Health Care services where required. • Supervise referrals from Primary Health Care clinics to specialized secondary and tertiary care. • Participate in recruitment and hiring of program staff, conduct performance evaluations on an annual basis for each staff member under direct supervision. • Supervise and analyze program expenditures on a monthly basis; participate in budget pipeline analysis and prepare new budget forecast for upcoming month. Program Coordination and Strategic Planning • Collaborate with field team for effective implementation, coordination and reporting and support data sharing with country office health and nutrition coordinators. • Organize and chair coordination meetings with national partners, when required. • Conduct regular meetings with national partners on program update and progress and make necessary adjustments to program implementation plan. • Coordinate Primary Health Care service activities with the organization senior staff. • Participate in coordination meetings with international and national organizations and UN agencies when delegated. • Assist the Health Coordinator and Nutrition Coordinator alongside corresponding managers to develop all grants start up and close out documents according to International Medical Corps policies and guidelines. • Monitor evolving needs of the target communities and adjust the programmatic priorities as necessary. • Participate in the development of an International Medical Health and Nutrition Program strategy, in line with the country leadership’s strategic planning. Program Development • Identify opportunities for program development. • Participate/Lead in the assessments exercises as a basis for health/nutrition program development. • Participate in development of project proposals including development of logical frameworks and appropriate, realistic, and measurable indicators for the Health/Nutrition Program under the supervision and guidance of the Health Coordinator and Nutrition Coordinator. Coordination • Promote positive leadership through regular and efficient internal coordination meetings for program sector teams, out of the regular meetings called by the management team on site. • In the spirit of transparency, promote International Medical Corps work and liaise with relevant health and nutrition clusters with local government agencies. • Identify and build collaborative partnerships with UN-Agencies in place, NGO partners, sub-grantees, and other stakeholders. • Keep positive trend of partnerships with MoPHP Representatives, DHOs and GHOs in local government agencies, including in the new targeted areas by International Medical Corps. • Collaborate in the development of referral pathways, service maps, and other networks that may assist clients to access services. • Participate to all mission online meetings when invited and represent the field office in the presence/ absence of the Field Site Manager. • Generate a positive image of International Medical Corps and its personnel in the area of responsibility. • Represent International Medical Corps and coordinate assessments and activities with implementing agencies in the area to avoid duplication with others humanitarian implementing partners and to identify and address the gaps in service. Support • Lead planning and procurement of operational supplies for the site in coordination program sector focal persons. • Ensure warehouse spot checks are conducted and share the gaps found, practicable solutions and efficient reports. • Integrate MEAL approaches and activities into program plans and operations, outlining how MEAL will be implemented at each stage of the program cycle. • Create an environment where personnel adhere to and respect security procedures. • Actively promote PSEA (prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and among beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps. 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 comprehensive. Job Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Typically, a medical doctor with bachelor’s degree in general medicines. • Typically, 5+ years of progressive experience in implementing nutrition and health projects. • Typically, 5+ years of relevant progressive experience in humanitarian relief or development sector/context, NGO programs and projects experience with increasing responsibilities, work experience in an operations management role, including implementing nutrition and health projects • Experienced project manager with strong competency in financial management and strategic planning considered as added value. • Capacity skills on coaching and mentoring both health and nutrition teams. • Familiar with common donors (BHA, ECHO, UN-funding’ and other potential donors). • Competencies on the coordination systems. • Fluent in use of the Microsoft Office package (Word, excel, PowerPoints suite and website-based files etc.). • Excellent communication skills and the ability to represent International Medical Corps to a broad range of people and organizations forums. • Knowledge, practical understanding of and ability to work within both relief and development NGO contexts. • Understanding of health, nutrition, WASH and FSL programming context and issues. • Team working, flexibility and relationship building skills, ability to develop positive working relations across functions and cultures. • Problem solving skills in day to day and crisis situations. • Resilience and stress management skills for self and team. • Ability to identify and analyze opportunities that contribute to strategic aims, translate them into practical plans and implement them. • Able to deliver high quality professional services in the hard-working environment areas with volatile security conditions. • Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English is required. Additional Technical or Language Requirements Please note, for Yemen-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in Yemen. Since the position is a national role, we are unable to progress applications that would require sponsorship International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report to International Medical Corps at the website provided at the end of this document. Website for reporting misconduct: www.InternationalMedicalCorps.ethicspoint.com. Please do not submit your CV or application to this website, it will not be considered for review Ethical Conduct at International Medical Corps As part of a global, humanitarian team dedicated to saving lives, easing suffering, and building self-reliance, International Medical Corps staff are responsible for adhering to our Code of Conduct and Ethics and for knowing and abiding by International Medical Corps policies and standards. All staff play a vital role in preventing violations of our Code of Conduct and Ethics, including conflicts of interest, fraud, corruption, and any kind of exploitation or abuse. International Medical Corps is also committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment free of harassment, bullying, and other misconduct, enabling staff to build and maintain professional, respectful working relationships. International Medical Corps prioritizes safeguarding the populations with whom we work from exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children and adults at risk, and/or any form of trafficking in persons. International Medical Corps is committed to engaging members of crisis-affected communities to participate in meaningful ways in a crisis response, including making informed decisions about the assistance they receive, mitigating potential risks, and holding us accountable for the commitments we make. All staff are expected to support International Medical Corps’ culture of accountability toward our stakeholders, particularly the crisis-affected communities and individuals we serve. As part of International Medical Corps’ commitment to a speak-up culture and as one of the primary ways we collectively hold ourselves accountable for complying with the ethical principles and standards of conduct outlined in the Code of Conduct and Ethics, all staff are required to report suspected or actual misconduct or violations of organizational policies. Our Code of Conduct and Ethics and Whistleblower Policy prohibit any form of retaliation against whistleblowers or individuals who report a concern in good faith. Staff who violate these protections may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or contractual relationship with International Medical Corps. 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.
This is a re-advertisement of the position. Those who applied to the previous advertisement do not need to re-apply; they are still being considered. UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, the right to Health How can you make a difference? As the chief of Health, you will be responsible for managing and leading all stages of health programmes/projects (e.g. gender, maternal, neonatal, child survival, emergency preparedness) from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of results. You will lead and manage the health team including establishing plans of action to achieve concrete and sustainable results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework, and do so in consultation with the Regional Health Adviser. To make a difference to the lives of women & children at Yemen, you will perform the following main tasks: Managerial leadership Programme development and planning Programme management, monitoring and quality control of results Advisory services and technical support Advocacy, networking and partnership building Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Download File Chief Health P-5 JD.docx To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… Minimum requirements: Education: A medical or advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: public health, pediatric health, family health, health research, global/international health, health policy and/or management, environmental health sciences, biostatistics, socio-medical, health education, epidemiology or another relevant technical field. Work Experience: A minimum of ten years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas, at the international level, is required: public health planning and management, maternal and neonatal health care, or health emergency/humanitarian preparedness. Skills: Success in this role requires strong analytical thinking, the confidence to take decisive action, and the ability to persuasively influence others. Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Desirables: Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset. Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset. Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset. Proven experience for partnership development and implementation of Multi Donor funded health programs led by the WB is key. The role of the Chief will be to be the key interlocutor with the WB, GAVI and FCDO as the main donors of the Yemen Health Program. Experience in Health Systems Approach to programming where UNICEF takes overall lead in support of fragile governments. Whereas we coordinate with the government of Yemen, technically UNICEF is leading the public health system at the primary health care level. This chief will be key to leading nationally the primary healthcare system and the government plus donors will rely heavily on him/her. Experience in Health Programming in Complex Humanitarian Contexts, marked by disease outbreaks and conflict. This is the nature of Yemen, 100% unpredictability, we need a chief who is able to adapt and scale programing as per the evolution of the programming context. Proven experience in leading diverse and multicultural teams. The Yemen health team is the biggest programming team in Yemen, it is very diverse and multi-cultural. We need a Chief who will not only be able to hold the team together but give it strategic direction and operational support as required. Hands of grant management experience highly required due to the intense donor engagement in the implementation of the programs. Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts. For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values UNICEF competencies required for this post are… (1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others (8) Nurtures, leads and manages people Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels. This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either a role with direct contact with children, a role that works directly with identifiable children's data, a safeguarding response role, or an assessed risk role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply. UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status. UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, discrimination, fraud, corruption and other forms of misconduct. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference, safeguarding and background verification checks. These checks may include verification of academic credentials and employment history, screening against relevant United Nations misconduct databases, and requests for misconduct disclosures from current and former employers, professional associations, other relevant organizations and participating organizations under inter-agency safeguarding initiatives, including the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), where applicable. Appointment, selection and continued engagement are subject to the satisfactory completion of all required checks. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information and consent to enable UNICEF to undertake these checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially. Remarks: As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply. Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information. Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.