IRC Background
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to the displaced and refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
IRC has been working in Pakistan for over 30 years, and manages and delivers large complex programs to meet needs in health, education, protection, environmental health and livelihoods for displaced, poor & affected communities. IRC works in partnership with local government and non-governmental organizations and currently works in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh provinces.
Job Summary
Gender Equality Coordinator will work under the guidance and direct supervision of Country Director to provide support to the IRC Country program including programs and operations to equally narrow the gender gap and to ensure that gender cross-cut all of our policies, procedure, program strategies, designs and implementation. S/he will devise Gender Mainstreaming Strategy in operations and programs aimed at narrowing gender gap in-line with the IRC’s commitments in its Strategic Action Plan. The Gender Equality Coordinator ensures the continuous learning and improvements made in our programming and operations; further ensures the institutional capacity strengthening of the IRC Pakistan Program and its implementing partner organizations. S/he will participate in the Senior Management Team (SMT) meetings on when needed basis. S/he advocates for and represents IRC in his/her area of expertise and at relevant coordination fora. The Gender Equality Coordinator will receive technical support from the Regional Gender Equality Advisor.
Responsibilities
Strategic
Implementation
Operational
Learning, Evaluation and Networking
Key Working Relationships
Other Internal and/or external contacts
Position Requirements
Skills and Competencies
Gender Equality:
IRC recognizes that gender equality is fundamental to the achievement of our organizational mission. As such, IRC is committed to the promotion of gender equality in all aspects of our operations and programs. Our organizational policies, procedures and actions demonstrate this commitment. Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading global relief and development organization, established in 1933, and currently working in 42 countries worldwide. IRC has been working in Pakistan for over 30 years, and manages & delivers large, complex programs to meet needs in health, education, protection and livelihoods for displaced, poor & conflict-affected communities. IRC works in partnership with local Government and non-Governmental organizations and currently works in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh provinces.