Responsable RCCE Protection
Quick answer
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is hiring an in-office Responsable RCCE Protection in Ituri, DRC, to manage community engagement and risk communication strategies for the ongoing Ebola epidemic response.
- Role
- Responsable RCCE Protection
- Organization
- International Rescue Committee (IRC)
- Location
- Ituri, Democratic Republic of Congo
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) Manager to lead the response to the Ebola epidemic in the Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. This role involves managing programmatic activities, supervising field teams, and ensuring that communication strategies effectively address community concerns and health behaviors. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with health and protection sectors, local partners, and government authorities to provide an integrated and community-centered response. The position requires strong expertise in emergency public health communication and the ability to work in a complex, high-risk operational environment.
What you'll do
- Manage the operationalization and daily implementation of the RCCE program in Ituri.
- Supervise and mentor field RCCE officers and community engagement teams.
- Develop, adapt, and disseminate risk communication materials in local languages.
- Coordinate with health, protection, and MEAL teams to ensure integrated service delivery.
- Represent the IRC in national and sub-national coordination meetings regarding the epidemic response.
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Communication, or related field (Master's preferred).
- 4-5 years of progressively responsible experience in RCCE or community mobilization in humanitarian settings.
- Proven track record in managing field teams, budgets, and operational work plans.
- Experience in infectious disease outbreak response, specifically Ebola, is highly desired.
- Full professional proficiency in French; knowledge of local Ituri languages is a significant advantage.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
This role is based in the Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, working directly in the field to support the Ebola epidemic response.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Applicants need a degree in a relevant field and at least 4-5 years of experience in RCCE or public health communication within humanitarian or epidemic contexts.
Is remote work an option?
No, this is an field-based in-office position requiring direct supervision of teams in the Ituri province.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Rescue Committee (IRC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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