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International Rescue Committee

Global humanitarian nonprofit delivering emergency relief

Programs Assistant

Community Outreach & ProgramsPosted on Nov 3
Full-timeSan Cristobal, Táchira, VenezuelaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Professional education in Social Work, Psychology, or a degree/licensure in Social Sciences or similar.
  • At least two years of community experience, international cooperation organization experience, and/or program implementation experience in Táchira state.
  • Effective command of qualitative and quantitative research techniques and instruments.
  • Demonstrated understanding of community dynamics, work with vulnerable populations, and core humanitarian action principles.
  • Strong report-writing skills.
  • Ability to manage groups and communicate and relate effectively with caregivers and community leaders.
  • Excellent command of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Adhere to the organization's professional conduct standards and policies, including beneficiary protection from exploitation and abuse, child safeguarding, workplace harassment prevention, fiscal integrity, and protection from retaliation.
  • Follow occupational health and safety rules, report hazardous conditions, use and maintain personal protective equipment correctly, report its loss or malfunction, report health status, and participate in training and safety committees.

Responsibilities

  • Support operational implementation of project activities locally in Táchira state.
  • Support the logistics of distributing humanitarian services and supplies in the field.
  • Register program beneficiaries promptly and systematically.
  • Contribute to monitoring project activity indicators.
  • Support rapid needs assessments and information gathering in affected communities.
  • Systematize and update information collected in the field and contribute to reports, meeting minutes, and databases.
  • Facilitate community orientation on access to humanitarian services and complaints and feedback mechanisms.
  • Maintain ongoing communication with community leaders, local institutions, and partner organizations.
  • Support community coordination to enable safe access to intervention areas.
  • Promote coordination between affected communities and available humanitarian services.
  • Participate in coordination meetings and share information on progress, challenges, and identified needs.
  • Strengthen relationships with community actors to encourage inclusive participation by women, men, youth, older people, and people with disabilities.
  • Collect, verify, and organize operational data.
  • Ensure the quality and confidentiality of collected information.
  • Promote the use and dissemination of feedback and accountability mechanisms for affected populations.
  • Contribute to program monitoring and indicator tracking.
  • Perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor to achieve the role's objectives.
  • Travel nationally as needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least two years of community experience, international cooperation organization experience, and/or program implementation experience in Táchira state.
  • Effective command of qualitative and quantitative research techniques and instruments.
  • Demonstrated understanding of community dynamics, work with vulnerable populations, and core humanitarian action principles.
  • Strong report-writing skills.
  • Ability to manage groups and communicate and relate effectively with caregivers and community leaders.
  • Excellent command of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

About the Company

International Rescue Committee

Global humanitarian nonprofit delivering emergency relief

Emergency relief and long-term support provider active in 40+ countries and 26 U.S. cities, offering health, education, safety, economic, and protection services to people affected by conflict, displacement, or disasters. It runs refugee resettlement, mental health care, primary healthcare, vocational training, and protection programs, with operations that combine direct services and advocacy. Its distinct approach comes from a large global footprint, extensive field experience, a focus on dignity and resilience, and evidence-based programs supported by initiatives like the Airbel Impact Lab. The goal is to lessen suffering, protect human rights, and help communities recover and thrive through inclusive, long-term strategies that empower those affected by crises.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$500K
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1933

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