Overview

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is an International Non-Governmental Organization working in 40 countries, responding to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives.

With funding from donor governments, institutions, companies and individual supporters we strive to support people meet their basic rights with dignity and to be protected. In Tanzania, the IRC supports refugees and Tanzanian people in- and – out of camps with education, health, and protection services.

We are currently recruiting a number of senior management roles. If you have excellent strategic vision, professional skills, an understanding and leadership experience in humanitarian or development work with a cutting-edge outlook, willingness to take action to have a positive impact for the clients we serve, then please consider applying for the following positions:

Senior Manager – Protection and Rule of Law (1)

The Protection and Rule of Law Senior Manager leads the IRC’s efforts to meet conflict-affected people’s safety and protection needs, reducing risk and responding to cases of violence, coercion, and deprivation, as well as mainstreaming protection throughout the IRC’s response in Tanzania. Safety is a signature part of the IRC’s strategy in Tanzania. The Protection and Rule of Law Senior Manager will define and manage a clear direction, drive forward implementation and ensure robust and effective management and oversight to best meet the needs and aspirations of local communities and accountability to stakeholders.

If you have experience in legal and human rights programming with a strong background in working with vulnerable populations specifically Persons with Specific Needs (PSN), this could be an opportunity to contribute to national disability agenda.

How to apply:

Applications for the position must include:

• A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements.
• Detailed curriculum vitae showing contact address, email, and day-time mobile phone number(s) and three (3) referees, ONE being your last employer.
• ONLY copies of academic and professional certificates.
• The subject line should contain position title on the subject line

All applications should be sent through email to: tz-recruitment@rescue.org

Applications will be considered valid if sent/received by IRC before 1700hrs January 2, 2019. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.