Ebola Response Director
Quick answer
The International Rescue Committee is hiring a Senior Ebola Response Director based in Bunia, DRC, to lead the emergency response to the Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak, ensuring continuity of primary health care and community protection.
- Role
- Ebola Response Director
- Organization
- International Rescue Committee
- Location
- Bunia, DRC
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Ebola Response Director will lead the International Rescue Committee's emergency response to the Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak in DRC, based in Bunia, ensuring the continuity of primary health care, strengthening infection prevention and control, and reinforcing community protection.
What you'll do
- Serve as IRC's key representative for the Ebola response
- Develop and maintain relationships with donors, UN agencies, INGOs, MOH, and local partners
- Lead and contribute to the execution of IRC's strategic response plan for Ebola
- Supervise the Ebola Response department leads
- Drive operational excellence, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness across all Ebola Response functions
- Foster an open, inclusive, and respectful team environment
What it takes
- 8 years’ experience leading complex on site emergency health response projects and/or programs
- Demonstrated ability to influence peer agencies, local government and community leaders
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate and implement best practices and processes
- Experience developing, resourcing and leading large budget, complex projects
- Proven track-record of excellent management and leadership skills
- High degree of comfort and successful track record in supervising in matrixed environments
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Bunia, DRC.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified.
How can I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the IRC's career portal.
Is the job remote?
The job is based in Bunia, DRC, and is not remote.
What are the key qualifications?
Key qualifications include 8 years of experience in leading complex emergency health response projects, demonstrated ability to influence peer agencies, and excellent management and leadership skills.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Rescue Committee's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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