The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading global humanitarian organization providing relief and development support in over 30 countries. In Ethiopia, the IRC implements emergency and development programs across multiple sectors, including Health, WASH, and Protection.
Open Positions
1. Environmental Health Officer
- Role Summary: Responsible for technical oversight of WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) facilities. This includes preparing specifications, monitoring construction/rehabilitation of water systems (boreholes, wells, etc.), ensuring water quality standards, and managing emergency water trucking.
- Education: Degree, Diploma, or Postgraduate degree in Water Resource Engineering, Hydraulics Engineering, or Environmental Engineering.
- Experience:
- Postgraduate: 1 year of relevant experience.
- First Degree: 2 years of validated experience.
- Diploma: 5 years of validated experience.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD, EPANET, and SPHERE standards.
- Location: West Hararghe (Gumbi Bordede Woreda, Kora Kebele).
- Application Link: Apply for Environmental Health Officer
2. Protection-MHPSS Officer
- Role Summary: Leads community-based Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) interventions. Responsibilities include case management, training frontline workers in Psychological First Aid (PFA), and supervising social workers to ensure trauma-informed care for survivors.
- Education: Diploma, BSc, or MSc in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Public Health, or Nursing.
- Experience:
- MSc: 1 year of experience.
- BSc: 2 years of experience.
- Diploma: 5 years of experience.
- Technical Skills: Experience in GBVIMS/CPIMS database management and survivor-centered counseling.
- Location: East Hararghe (Gumbi Bordede).
- Application Link: Apply for Protection-MHPSS Officer
General Information
- Deadline: May 13, 2026.
- Language: Good command of spoken and written English. Knowledge of the local language is highly advantageous.
- Safeguarding: All staff must adhere to the IRC Way (Integrity, Service, and Accountability) and strict child/beneficiary protection policies.
- Inclusion: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. IRC is an equal opportunity employer.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted only through the IRC online recruitment website.
Application Requirements:
- Apply via the specific links provided above.
- Include three (3) references from current and former employers.
- Your cover letter must include:
- The position title and date of application.
- Summary of qualifications and motivation for the role.
- Permanent and present address/telephone/email.
- Disclosure of any family relationships with existing IRC employees.
Disclaimer: IRC never requests any form of payment at any stage of the recruitment process.
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