Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) Coordinator
Quick answer
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is hiring a Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) Coordinator for an initial 12-month assignment in Bunia, DRC, to lead community-based RCCE activities in response to the Ebola outbreak.
- Role
- Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) Coordinator
- Organization
- IRC - International Rescue Committee
- Location
- Bunia, International
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) Coordinator to lead community-based RCCE activities in response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This role involves providing technical oversight, managing RCCE teams, and ensuring effective communication and engagement with communities.
What you'll do
- Provide technical oversight and support the delivery of community-based RCCE activities
- Lead the implementation and technical support to the expansion of RCCE activities
- Ensure RCCE programming is aligned with IRC's Emergency Response Framework
- Lead the ongoing management, staffing, and capacity-building of the RCCE team
- Represent and coordinate with focal points to ensure IRC's active engagement in key response coordination fora
- Maintain working relationships with UN and NGO partners
What it takes
- Background in social and behavior change, health promotion, or community engagement
- Experience leading community-based communication activities
- Fluency in French and English; Swahili is a plus
- Strong knowledge of RCCE and community feedback management
- Experience in outbreak or high-risk settings
- Ability to manage and build capacity of teams
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What is the key qualification required?
The key qualification required is a background in social and behavior change, health promotion, or community engagement.
How can I apply?
Interested candidates can apply by submitting their applications through the IRC's recruitment process.
Is the job remote?
The job location is specified as Bunia, International, indicating it is not remote.
How to apply
Apply directly on IRC - International Rescue Committee's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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