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  • ERICC Programme Manager Associate Director, Regional Partnerships Administration Officer Deputy Project Director

    ERICC Programme Manager Associate Director, Regional Partnerships Administration Officer Deputy Project Director

    Job Description

    The IRC’s Airbel Impact Lab designs, tests, and scales life-changing, cost-effective solutions for people affected by conflict and disaster. By applying deep technical expertise and field experience with a range of skills from the behavioural sciences, human-centered design, research, and multi-disciplinary problem-solving in humanitarian contexts, we work to develop breakthrough solutions that combine creativity and precision, flexibility and expertise, and a desire to think afresh with the experience and reputation of a large-scale implementing organization.
    We are looking for a Programme Manager for a pivotal support role on a large research consortium project. The Education Research in Conflict and Protracted Crisis (ERICC) is the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) programme to lead research on the most effective approaches to education, and support the global uptake of stronger evidence-based policies and better value for money education programmes globally. 
    The Programme Manager will provide direct programmatic and administrative support to the ERICC Project Management Team, Research Directors, and consortium partners to help us deliver an ambitious programme of research, research uptake and capacity sharing activities. 

    Major responsibilities

     Coordinate ERICC Research Programme Consortium’s recurring meetings with IRC teams, consortium partners, FCDO and other external partners, ensuring invites are sent out on time, correct attendees are invited, and invites include key pre-reads and meeting documents.
     Support the Programme Management Team with meeting requests, scheduling, travel and project administration.
     Develop and maintain ERICC Google Calendar, including standing meetings, contract due dates, and IRC and partner leave and holidays. 
     Take detailed and accurate notes in key meetings, and assist with key follow-up items. 
     Maintain the ERICC Communications Matrix (internal and external), ensuring all partner and IRC staff are included. Coordinate the quarterly comms matrix update. 
     Manage the IRC ERICC Box Drive and full consortium Google Drive, ensuring access permissions and filing structures are kept up to date, and ensuring proper naming conventions and version controls are maintained. 
     Coordinate and track partner- and consortium-level deliverables, including knowledge management of submissions, communications, feedback and approvals.
     Quickly and accurately file key documents and communications including partner reports, deliverables, communications with FCDO, and monthly consortium updates.
     Assist in the organization, support and coordination of meetings and conferences. 
     Field general administrative support requests from team members, striving for rapid problem resolution and flagging issues as appropriate.

    Skill and Experience Requirements

     Minimum 2-3 years related non-profit and/or administrative work experience, preferably in international humanitarian aid organizations, development, and/or education.
     Significant experience and comfort using a range of administrative, collaborative, and communication tools, including: 

    Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, Sharepoint), 
    Google suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Calendar), 
    Box Drive
    Zoom 
    Doodle (or other meeting planning applications)

     Strong attention to detail and consistency in operating set administrative processes,
     Strong writing and communication skills,
     Experience taking detailed and accurate meeting minutes and capturing key follow-up items.
     Experience coordinating multiple calendars and events across meeting platforms.
     Strong administrative experience, with proven proficiency in tasks that require consistent follow-up with multiple stakeholders and organizations.
     Demonstrated ability to effectively work with multiple teams across time zones.
     Ability to proactively identify and problem-solve bottlenecks in administrative and communication processes.
     Ability to work with people of different cultures, experiences, and perspectives in a sensitive and positive way is required, experience working with teams from multiple countries/cultures is strongly preferred.

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  • Communication Advocacy Policy Lead

    Communication Advocacy Policy Lead

    Job Responsibilities:

    Develop and implement a communications strategy for the REACH Project
    Developing and implementing communications plans, strategies and work plans, campaigns, events, and other initiatives in support of the project activities
    Provide communications support for Learning Agenda activities (including participating in Learning Agenda meetings, supporting documentation of learning agenda activities, and building the capacity of Gavi REACH country staff on communications related to the Learning Agenda). Develop dissemination strategies for the Learning Agenda portfolio
    Researching, preparing fact-checking, editing, and producing professional media and communications materials for various audiences and ensuring their timely dissemination and amplification via IRC and non-IRC communications channels at the country and regional level and, where appropriate, global level.
    Creating high-quality media and multimedia content for dissemination in the country, and via Gavi REACH platforms.
    Support communications needs for Gavi REACH events (in consultation with the Technical Team and project leadership)
    Maintaining a prominent position in the news and for advocacy. This includes by initiating and drafting briefing notes, preparing press releases, fact sheets, press lines and guidance notes, social media outputs, etc.
    Prepare and manage the project’s communication budget.
    Ensure photos and videos for external use globally are captured with consent and shared following the IRC’s Content process.
    Technical Support and Coordination

    Advance the REACH Projects Advocacy:

    Serve as a resource on immunization advocacy for IRC policy, advocacy, and communications colleagues leading engagement in multilateral processes and with the United Nations system and donor governments
    Act as a strategic thought partner for the REACH Project’s overall immunization policy and advocacy work
    Monitor and engage with immunization-focused key events

    Policy analysis, research, and writing:

    Deepen the IRC’s immunization policy engagement through analyzing policy and financing trends in the 4 target countries
    Produce relevant, timely policy analyses, briefs and reports
    Develop various advocacy products including country briefs, learning briefs, technical briefs, advocacy briefs, social media kits and other publicity materials for the project
    Drafting talking points and messages related to GAVI REACH for PMU leadership and senior IRC staff

    Advance Coordination with Internal and External Partners:

    Coordinate and lead all Communications-related meetings on behalf of Gavi REACH
    Work with Gavi REACH Technical Team on developing and packaging content for internal and external audiences
    Manage internal partnerships with the IRC Health Unit and Global Communications, Advocacy, and Policy teams to ensure integrated, strategic, and cohesive activities
    Foster and maintain external partnerships with GAVI, Reach for Sahel, CORE Group, and other immunization partners.
    Capacity-building for Policy, Advocacy, and Communications:
    Contribute to the development of Gavi REACH staff in Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan through training and mentoring on Communication-related issues.

    Qualification

    Education: Master’s degree in Communications, Public Health, Journalism, International Relations, Public Relations or a related field.
    Minimum Master’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience in working in media, journalism, advocacy, and communications and marketing
    Experience in global health or global development required.
    Minimum 2-3 years of experience in policy, advocacy and/or communications for global health
    Knowledge of desktop publishing software
    Outstanding writing, editing, and social media skills.
    Ability to work independently and generate creative solutions and approaches to documenting project learnings
    Experience developing technical, learning briefs and other key communications outputs for health projects
    Preferred experience supporting public health projects, programs or initiatives.
    Very good technical affinity for media contexts including knowledge of a wide range of multimedia, web, and digital tools.

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  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning Officer

    Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning Officer

    Job Overview:

    Reporting to and technically supported by the MEAL Manager, the MEAL Officer works in close collaboration with program teams to optimize monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning capacities and opportunities of the IRC mission in Kakuma, Kenya, to ensure high-quality programming for the clients we serve and support the global ambitions of IRC Strategy 100, and the Country Strategic Action Plan. The MEAL Officer oversees, leads and implements MEAL activities of all projects in IRC Kakuma field site within the Country MEAL team.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Leadership and Partnership

    Support all technical aspects and actions of MEAL regarding the Kakuma refugee camp; respond to program needs; champion high standards and practices for quality data collection, analysis, and reports. Enable accountability to clients, partners, and donors.
    Implement and support MEAL system and approaches in health, nutrition, WPE and protection sectors and foster learning.
    Represent IRC at technical meetings, forums, and other events & build partnerships within IRC Kakuma Refugee program.
    Champion access and use of data for shared learning, sound decision-making, and data-informed programmatic adaptations.

    Technical Oversight

    Run the MEAL system and processes for Kakuma in harmony with the MEAL Country and Global Strategies throughout the project cycle which include:
    Collaborate with MEAL and non-MEAL staff to ensure that data is collected, compiled, checked for its quality and completeness in compliance with IRC and donors’ standards for data quality.
    Document and share learning, evidence, and data from previous projects to inform project proposal design.
    Implement MEAL plans, revise (digital) data collection tools, follow-up on processes for online data management, quality checks, and audits, and updating of data visualization.
    Undertake regular analysis of monitoring data and work closely with program officers and managers to facilitate decision-making for real-time program adaptation.
    Produce quality reports and updating dashboards with key findings that foster learning and decision-making and share in project cycle management meetings and team meetings.
    Identify, document, and share client feedback to improve services and results for our clients.
    Support deployment of surveys such as baseline and end line, and the commission of evaluations in coordination with colleagues and partners.
    Support the use of standard mobile data technology and online dashboard to enhance timeliness and quality of data collection, analysis and visualization.
    Join and contribute to IRC’s effort in meeting its internal and external accountability commitments through the implementation of sound accountability, client feedback, and response mechanisms.

    Human Resources

    Coordinate, lead, mentor MEAL Assistant(s); foster timely and high-quality achievement, and an inclusive and respectful team climate.
    Promote the growth and development of others in IRC teams and partners: present high-quality technical training and learning material for partners, colleagues, and junior staff.
    Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of MEAL Assistants, field incentive workers and enumerators.

    Key Working Relationships:

    Position Reports directly to the MEAL Manager.
    Position directly supervises: MEAL Assistants and/or enumerators.

    Other Internal and/or External Contacts:

    Internal: Program Managers and Officers, EMR Manager, ICT Officer, Grants fellows and Managers, HR, Senior Field Coordinator.
    External: Beneficiaries, program partner organisations, local and national government

    Qualifications

    A technical degree or equivalent in Health Information Management, Statistics, Computer Science, Monitoring and Evaluation or any other relevant field.
    A minimum 1 year of working experience in a related field.
    Possess basic technical knowledge of MEAL approaches and techniques in some or all the following areas: Outputs, Outcome monitoring; Theories of Change, Logical frameworks, Data collection, Basic data analysis, Accountability, Client feedback mechanisms.
    Experience in conducting primary quantitative data collection and data entry.
    Basic proficiency and experience with mobile data collection such as Kobo, COMM Care, DHIS, ODK Collect is required, knowledge of Tableau, PowerBi, or GIS software tools are additional assets.
    Good computer skills in MS Office, especially Excel; and Word – with experience in writing reports.
    Self-motivated and pro-active demeanor with good organization, planning, and analytic skills, including prioritizing work, multi-tasking, and attention to detail.
    Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and in constantly evolving work environments;
    Demonstrated analytical, systematic-thinking, and problem-solving skills are definite assets;
    A strong understanding of accountability and proven ability to build Client Feedback Systems.
    Language English and Kiswahili

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  • Department Manager Roving Finance Controller

    Department Manager Roving Finance Controller

    Job Overview:

    The Department Manager’s primary responsibility is to provide high-quality, core administrative support to the Chief GEDI Officer in continuing to build an effective and performance-focused team. The position is responsible for managing a range of administrative and logistical support services including budgeting and tracking departmental expenses, data reporting and analytics, scheduling, managing administrative processes, facilitating communication, and coordinating travel arrangements. The Department Manager will also develop, direct and execute special projects as commissioned by the Chief GEDI officer – these may be cross-functional or specific. A critical part of the role is operating as the pro-active, visible leader to ensure the smooth operation of the GEDU Unit.

    Major Responsibilities

    Administrative and Logistical Management

    Manage the daily workflow of the Chief GEDI Officer, including scheduling, coordinating travel and managing appointments.
    Evaluate and prioritize requests against the GEDI Unit strategic priorities and proactively identify opportunities to increase the team efficiency and effectively.
    Serve as a liaison between the GEDI unit and key partners and oversee follow ups through to completion.
    Ensure a cohesive department culture by designing, developing and implementing effective communication strategies and communicating regularly with GEDI staff.
    Develop and maintain the collective GEDI unit filing system to support effective knowledge management.
    Support GEDI Unit’s events, including conferences, advocacy events, and annual Unit retreats.
    Provide general administrative support needed to the GEDI Unit team.
    Ensure hyper support for the GEDI Unit including being visible and approachable for staff and eagerly responding to requests for support;

    Budget and Contract Management

    Work closely with the Senior Officer to review departmental monthly budgets and develop annual budget submission.
    Coordinate and administer the operating budget for GEDI Unit including forecasting and tracking expenses.
    Analyze the monthly budget vs. actual reports for the department in a timely manner and work with the finance department to resolve problems.
    Synthesize all GEDI Unit budget management issues and communicate for follow-up.
    Review and submit travel expense reports, purchase orders, contract payments and other finance transactions for approval via Integra, IRC’s procurement and expense management software; and ensure accurate coding.

    Human Resources Management

    Maintain and archive the GEDI Unit’s HR records.
    Support the preparation and submission of all HR paperwork for new staff, or staff who are leaving or transitioning to another role.
    Support the onboarding of new staff by ensuring necessary materials are available, training new staff on IRC systems and processes and scheduling the orientation meetings as needed.
    Maintain a consistent inventory of team assets, org chart and staff roster, etc.
    Supervision of internship and or admin positions to provide administrative and communications support.

    Development Opportunities

    Be part of a dynamic team comprised of deeply passionate and experts members.
    Develop your skills and knowledge on GEDI-related through regular deep-dive discussions with team members and/or internal/external events and trainings.
    Support GEDI Unit staff in the development of proposals for new development opportunities, including reviewing and contributing to concept notes, proposals and
    creating budgets
    Build on the design, development, and execution of critical GEDI initiatives impacting all part of the organization.

    Job Requirements

    Experience:

    Minimum 3 years of full-time professional work experience, with at least 2 years of experience working in a comparable role.
    Experience working with Gender equality, Diversity and Inclusion or with team leading on workplace culture change is a plus.

    Demonstrated Skills and Competencies

    Exceptional organizational and admin management skills, with a proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple streams of portfolios with attention to detail to identify and address multifaceted business needs.
    Must have excellent discretion, judgment, tact, initiative, creativity, critical thinking, and self-motivation.
    Ability to work independently and deliver on complex, sensitive initiatives in a face paced environment.
    Excellent budget management skills, including experience tracking expenses and developing spending plans.
    Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate complex initiatives clearly and engagingly
    Service-orientation and flexibility, commitment to help and support
    Proven writing and editing skills: the ability to draft memos & letters and edit reports and proposals.
    Highly versatile and flexible, with a high degree of comfort changing and refining priorities and results.
    Creative problem-solving skills, with the proven ability to advocate and gain support from others for new ideas.
    Excellent computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, outlook, and file sharing.
    Excellent ability to adapt to, and work seamlessly with, different personalities and communication styles.
    Ability to create a team atmosphere and sharing across a global context and to maintain positive working relationships at all organizational levels
    Understanding of Gender equality, Diversity equality and inclusion mainstreaming practices for program and organizational change processes, with some proven experience a plus.
    Demonstrated interest in the humanitarian sector and the IRC’s mission

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  • Temporary Administrative Assistant Adherence Counsellor

    Temporary Administrative Assistant Adherence Counsellor

    Job Purpose/Objective

    The Administration Assistant is responsible for providing support to all staff in IRC’s Nairobi International Hub.  The position also serves as an assistant to the Senior Administration Officer.

    Key Responsibilities
     
    Staff Support

     Handle all visa processes for IRC staff and program support.
     Handle travel – Air & Taxi & special transport requests
     Prepare payment requests for the office, Advances & Travel reimbursement for staff expenses.
     Prepare purchase requests for IHUB Support Team
     Process visa applications for staff and follow up on issuance with respective Embassies.
     Arrange transfers/transport to facilitate local transport.
     Ensure accurate and prompt delivery of mail/messages/parcels.
     Using the IRC format, generate reference letters for visas.
     Using the format for referred visas, process to MOFA and follow-up.
     Assist in data entry in the Immigration report for submission to MOFA.
     Generate reference letters for visas/bank recommendation.
     Manage the travel app…. Manage Travel Services
     Process travel invoices for payment of air tickets & taxis
     Liaise with Taxi/Cab companies, Liaise with contracted taxi companies.
     Manage hot desking app…Manage hot desking at IHUB.
     Liaison with the agents of the building 
     Filing all related admin documents in a systematic manner
     Assist in printing for staff when necessary-
     Manage the courier services.

    Management of the Office

     Ensure adequate stock of office supplies/printing & stationery section.
     Office store management – Asset inventory list & expendable stock

    Training New staff during the Administration induction

     Train new staff on how to use the Travel App booking system for ground transportation.
     Help the new staff with how to access the IHUB office workspace guide for them to start navigating around the IHUB office.
     Train the new staff on how to book a seat at the IHUB office.

    Conferences – Supporting IRC guests attending regional conferences.

     Attending preplanning meetings with coordinators organizing for regional conferences in Kenya.
     Reviewing tickets and budget codes shared by the workshop participants for hotel and airport transfers costs.
     Making prior Airport transfers booking with the Travel companies, for the participants attending conferences.
     Making room reservations for the participants attending conferences.
     Arranging ground team transportation for the participants attending conferences in other parts of the country for example Naivasha and Mombasa.
     Monitoring ground team transportation for the participants visiting different parts of Nairobi for team building and group meetings.

    Handle Airport transfers and Taxi requests by Monitoring the PTG and Absolute booking system, account Management system. 

     Adding new staff to the system and deleting exited staffs.
     Reviewing biweekly invoices and ride receipts to ensure timely payment process.
     Retrieving transport expense reports. 
     Train new staff on how to use the PTG booking system.
     Following up on budget codes and the payment process to ensure timely payments to the vendors.
     Monitoring the booking portal to ensure timely transfers.
     Liaising with the travel companies to ensure quality services are rendered to our clients.

    Handle Hotel requests and follow up on timely payments.

     Ensure the new expatriates’ hotel room reservations are made prior to arrival.
     Make room reservation for IRC guests.
     Ensure our clients are given quality services at the hotels.
     Following up on the hotel payment process for hotels to ensure timely payment.

    Representing IHUB office during the Tender committee for the new Travel companies

     Attending the Tender Committee member training.
     Involved in Tender box opening and signing of the bids received.
     Engaged in planning on timelines for bids received evaluation.
     Attending physical meetings to evaluate the proposals shared by different travel companies. 
     Awarding marks to the travel companies based on the assessment tool used to review performance. 
     Conducting site visits to travel companies and assessing the capacity of the companies.

    Working with Integra system: –

     Processing Purchase Requisitions for IHUB office and kitchen supplies as well as different requests made by staff meeting at the IHUB office.
     Ensuring all the necessary Kitchen supplies are included on integra.
     Following up with the vendors to ensure the supplies are delivered in a timely manner.

    Support Expatriates with Hotel bookings and Ground transportation

     Ensure the new expatriate hotel and airport transfers booking are done prior arrival.
     Review the hotel agreements and share them with the IHUB director for approval.
     Reviewing the invoices and following up on payments.

    Organizing meeting for IHUB staff and guests

     Making sure the meeting bookings are done in a timely manner.
     Processing Purchase Requisitions through integra for food requests for the groups meeting at IHUB.
     Following up on payment process to ensure timely payments of these requests.

     
    Key Result Areas

     Ensure quality document issuance to minimize delays in visa processing.
     Ensure optimum space management and clean equipped workspace for all staff.
     Manage/control access to office.  
     Ensure sufficient consumable in the office/washrooms etc.
     Ensure Timely processing of travel invoices.
     Ensure minimal complaints on administrative apps.
     Ensure timely processing of utility invoices.

    Required Qualifications:

     Business Administration Diploma 
     Computer Literacy in MS-Office 
     Excellent interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
     Strong Organizational and time-management skills
     Excellent Communication Skills
     Excellent writing and grammar skills

    Required Experience & Competencies:

    At least three years’ experience in similar position, preferably with an International NGO.
    Qualifications or experience in travel and immigration operations.
     

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  • Deputy Director, Inclusive Learning Facilities Assistant Human Resources Partner – Program Delivery Support

    Deputy Director, Inclusive Learning Facilities Assistant Human Resources Partner – Program Delivery Support

    Job Overview/Summary: 

    Are you passionate about IRC’s mission, making a positive impact on engagement and seeing an improvement in people’s work lives? Then join us!  The mission of the Learning and Development (L&D) team is to take the IRC’s people to the next level. We improve the capability of IRC staff by providing language, culture and technology-appropriate processes, tools, training, and guidance for individuals to advance their performance, skills and contributions.  
    The Deputy Director of Inclusive Learning provides expertise in creating environments and cultures that value and respect diversity and promote equity and access for all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds and identities. They will influence the design and implementation of global learning and development programs at the IRC. They develop strategies and initiatives that foster a more inclusive learning experience, focusing on historically under-represented groups. 

    Major Responsibilities: 

     Audit and assess current L&D programs processes and tools. Identify and address barriers to inclusion. As a subject matter expert, provide coaching and support to L&D team members and leaders.  Collaborate with Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) colleagues to identify the organization’s inclusive learning needs and align program content with the organization’s goals and values.
     Target and develop under-represented populations. Identify gaps in the L&D portfolio for programming that can be focused on the development of historically underrepresented groups. This could be new programs/tools or additional versions of current offerings.
     Understand the diverse backgrounds and experiences of IRC’s learners to design and incorporate effective inclusion strategies into L&D offerings. Leverage design thinking to the process of creating mindful cohorts, pre-work and prep materials in order to level the playing field for all learners. 
     Review L&D content for language that is respectful and inclusive of all learners. Integrate diverse perspectives, experiences, and cultural references in the learning materials to reflect the diverse backgrounds of the learners. Ensure that the learning materials are accessible to all learners, including people with disability/disabilities or people who have particular requirements. Engage with diverse sources of information and perspectives in the learning materials including voices from different cultural, social, and historical contexts.
     Establish the L&D Standards for fostering a safe and respectful learning environment. Set ground rules for respectful communication, acknowledging, and validating diverse perspectives.
     Support the development of IRC’s of inclusive leaders and how to translate these characteristics into real inclusive behaviors across all levels of the organization.
     Develop metrics to measure the effectiveness of the inclusive learning program and track progress towards GEDI goals. 
     Lead the creation of an inclusive learning philosophy and oversee the implementation of that philosophy throughout L&D initiatives (e.g. onboarding and performance management processes. 
     Continuously working to embed best GEDI trends and adapting learning processes based on developments within inclusive practices and evolving climate.

    Job Requirements:

     Minimum of 10 years of proven experience in designing, scaling and implementing learning and development programs in a globally dispersed organization
     DEI expertise in the humanitarian sector
     Strong facilitation and presentation skills
     Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
     Strong communication, project management, and organizational skills
     Globally oriented/minded, culturally curious and emotionally intelligent
     Ability to build relationships within a multi-cultural environment and with all levels of the organization
     English fluency required. French, Spanish and/or Arabic a plus.

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  • Senior Director of Research Grants & Contracts Coordinator

    Senior Director of Research Grants & Contracts Coordinator

    Job Description

    The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world’s largest humanitarian relief and development organizations. For 90 years, the IRC has been at the forefront of every major humanitarian initiative to assist people uprooted by war, persecution, or civil conflict. IRC staff go to the toughest places, implement both immediate response and long lasting programs. In all its country programs and in the US, the IRC partners with local governments, community organizations and private sector companies to achieve measurable improvements in people’s economic well-being, safety, health and education. 
    The Airbel Impact Lab – the International Rescue Committee’s (IRC’s) research and innovation team –
    designs, tests, and scales life-changing, cost-effective solutions for people affected by conflict and disaster. By applying deep technical expertise and field experience with a range of skills from research to human-centered design, we take a multi-disciplinary approach to problem solving in humanitarian contexts. We are a leading contributor of impact evaluations and other research in humanitarian settings. Our portfolio consists of nearly 300 research and innovation projects across 40 countries; and we’ve collectively published over 150 journal articles in peer-reviewed publications on education, nutrition, violence prevention, health and economic programs. We use this research to increase the IRC’s impact and to change the way humanitarian aid is delivered around the world.
    The Senior Director of Research will lead the organizational vision for conducting research to improve impact and scale across IRC programs and influence the humanitarian sector to uptake research results and findings. They will continue to build organizational capacity and systems for research, drive ambitious research agendas across IRC technical sectors, and lead research teams and projects to answer the most pressing questions to improve humanitarian impact and scale. 

    Major Responsibilities: 
    Oversee research agendas and manage teams to deliver high quality research. 

     Refine and oversee technical research agendas with IRC technical units driving towards improving IRC impact, equity, influence and scale across outcomes.
     Lead high performing research teams to develop research projects and deliver on ambitious workplans to carry out research agendas.
     Oversee workforce planning to deliver the research agendas and proactively identify and fill staffing gaps where needed. 
     Cultivate and support passionate team members, creating a space of belonging, professional development, and research excellence across a geographically dispersed team. 
     Oversee community of practice for research across IRC countries 

    Build and support data science team. Strengthen organizational systems to carry out high quality, ethical analysis.

     Support country and regional program teams to streamline and carry out high quality data collection for research priorities.
     Strengthen and continuously improve our research systems, including standards and support for high quality data collection, cleaning, coding, analysis, writing and dissemination, including to participants and communities involved in research.
     Strengthen systems for data storage, cleaning, sharing and analysis, as well as for version control and reproducibility. 
     Serve as IRC’s Institutional Review Board Chair. Support teams to maintain high ethical standards in research.          

    Develop strong partnerships and represent research internally and externally. 

     Develop and maintain effective partnerships for research priorities at country, regional and global level that will amplify IRC’s ability to generate evidence and influence targeted policy and practice. 
     Present, publish and represent IRC research and innovation at events and meetings to influence key stakeholders. 
     Cultivate strong relationships across departments within IRC. Represent the Airbel Impact Lab with senior leaders across the organization. 
     Collaborate with Technical Units, Communications and Advocacy on strong research communications to key audiences.

    Fundraise and ensure strong financial management of research team

     Raise funds needed to support IRC’s research agenda and research systems
     Oversee budgets and the financial health of research teams, initiatives and projects. Identify and communicate gaps or concerns in a timely manner, and proactively seek out viable solutions. 

    Job Requirements:  

    Education: Ph.D. in field related to development and humanitarian intervention (e.g., economics, epidemiology, political science)
    Work Experience: 10+ years in research, with significant experience in humanitarian or development contexts

    Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: 

     Extensive experience in designing research and managing research teams in low resource environments. 
     Fluency in translating the use of empirical evidence to support technical and implementing teams to know what works best to achieve meaningful results for people.  
     Demonstrated success in business development for research projects with public and private donors.
     Experience developing and driving research strategy and learning agendas across a large, complex international organization.
     Strong record of publication and authorship/co-authorship of peer-reviewed articles.
     An existing and strong professional network in humanitarian and development research communities. 
     Very strong leadership and management competencies including the ability to bring people from divers backgrounds along with a stated vision and strategy, and capacity to communicate effectively with IRC leadership, technical peers, and colleagues in fundraising, communications and advocacy. 
     Excellent public speaking and writing skills.

    Language Skills:

    Fluency in English is required; Proficiency in French, Arabic or Spanish is a plus.

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  • Unit Manager Deputy Director, Finance

    Unit Manager Deputy Director, Finance

    Job Overview/Summary:  

    Are you highly organised and people focused? Do you want a multi-faceted and exciting role? This could be the role for you! 
    We are a global department spanning more 35 staff in more than 10 locations. We provide Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning support, technology, training, and other tools to our colleagues in 35 countries, six regions and five technical units. 
    The Department Manager provides critical support to the team. They will be responsible for the smooth and efficient management of the our core business processes. 

    Major Responsibilities: 

    Communication and Knowledge Management (30%)

     Design and maintain our intranet pages and other communication material with new information and resources. 
     Proactively share tools, success stories and learning with our colleagues across IRC, including through webinars, communities of practice, blogs. 
     Ensuring the coordinated planning, delivery, and dissemination of work with other IRC teams, seeking out synergies and opportunities to collaborate wherever possible.
     Draft and copy edit team communications 
     Lead periodic updates to key departmental resources 

    Project Support (25%)

     Support projects, including meeting support (scheduling, agenda setting, notetaking), updating work planning and task management software, copy-editing documentation and drafting and sharing project communications.

    Portfolio Management (20%)

     Support the development of a department roadmap, ensuring our team and colleagues in other departments have a clear view of current work items and progress.
     Compile and share progress project updates 

    Unit Management (15%)

     Collaborating closely with the Team Administrator, organize  the day to day running of the department, such as procurement, expense management, translation, staff onboarding, routine team meetings and distribution lists.

    Event Management (10%)

     Lead logistical planning of occasional large events and workshops. 

    Position Reports to: Senior Director, Measurement Unit

    Position supervises: Team Administrator

    Job Requirements: 

     Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related field (or equivalent additional work experience). 
     3 years related work experience. 
     Experience of knowledge management and internal communication.
     Outstanding administrative skills, with a proven ability to handle and prioritize multiple streams of work.
     Proven writing and editing skills: the ability to draft memos & letters and edit reports and proposals. 
     Excellent computer skills: MS Word, Excel, file sharing and intranet packages.
     Language skills, especially French, Spanish or Arabic would be an advantage.
     

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  • Director, Strategy – EHAU

    Director, Strategy – EHAU

    Job Overview

    The Director of Strategy will be the engine facilitating continuous improvement in the way IRC responds to emergencies and ensures aid is delivered to the toughest places around the world. They will organize, manage, and facilitate the IRC’s Emergencies and Humanitarian Action leadership team to ensure the unit is effective in planning and delivering against our strategy. They will partner with individual leaders to scope and solve problems, offering project management, structure, and conceptualization to complex, high-stakes, high-priority projects.  They will work with a small team to support strategic and thoughtful internal communications and organize high-impact events bringing together leaders and the wider team.  The role will demonstrate strong strategic leadership with minimal oversight and support, and  will report to the Vice President of Emergencies and Humanitarian Action, while maintaining collaborative working relationships with leaders across the unit and organization.

    Responsibilities

    Lead Emergency and Humanitarian Action Strategy

     Lead and project-manage the delivery and measure of IRC’s Strategy Action Plan (SAP) for Emergencies and Humanitarian Action.  
     Lead routine reviews of SAP content ensuring the SAP narrative and implementation plan reflects up to date priorities and progress.  
     Facilitate and support the collection and presentation of quarterly SAP reporting from EHAU Co-conveners to the EHAU Senior Management Team, EHAU Team, CRRD Senior Management Team, and Leadership Board.
     Collaborate with EHAU’s MEAL (Measurement, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning) team to maintain the SAP measurement and analysis backend – including indicator selection, data collection, analysis platforms and reporting tools.
     Support the EHAU SMT (Senior Management Team) to deliver a routine approach to socialization of the SAP and delivery progress out to the EHAU team, specifically targeting and tracking an increase in buy-in and participation.
     Facilitate EHAU’s contribution to the formulation, implementation, and progress reporting of CRRD’s Delivery Letter.

    Support EHAU Solution Finding, Workflows and Project Management

     Upon request, deliver ‘strategy’ support to EHAU leaders and their teams, identifying problems, finding solutions and designing project definitions and implementation plans.
     Lead effective project management processes for select, high value EHAU projects, supporting SMT member and project teams to deliver on time and within budget.

    Facilitate EHAU’s engagement in IRC Strategy 100 phase two planning (timeframe: Q1 FY24 to Q3 FY25) 

     Lead internal ideation and planning for IRC’s S100 (Strategy 100) P2 (Phase 2), balancing the need to carry forward existing priorities and introduce new ones. Ensure the voice and priorities of country and regional colleagues are reflected (in close collaboration with the Regional Emergency Directors).
     Develop and coordinate a communication plan to ensure emergencies and humanitarian action priorities are considered, and then subsequently reflected within S100 Phase 2. 
     Coordinate closely with CRRD S100 focal points to ensure EHAU’s efforts are in step with other departmental priorities.
     As S100 P2 is finalized drive forward an update to the IRC’s Emergencies and Humanitarian Action SAP and implementation plan. Act as a thought partner to EHAU leaders for the successful integration of S100 Phase 2 objectives in the planning and administration of their teams and section/objective workplans.
     Support the SMT to deliver a routine approach to the socialization of S100 P2 processes and status out to the EHAU team, specifically targeting/tracking an increase in understanding/contribution/consensus/participation.

    Facilitate successful collaboration, coordination and decision making 

     Support efficient process within EHAU’s Senior Management Team
     Plan and convene impactful, twice monthly + ad-hoc EHAU SMT meetings. Maintain a pipeline of high value meetings to improve use of SMT collective brain and bandwidth.
     Support effective decision-making processes, that drive forward action, while ensuring everyone is heard and final decisions are visible to the wider team. Follow up and support action items to ensure delivery.
     Champion simplification in all that EHAU does – from the SMT down to everyday processes.
     Be responsible for  post-meeting, all-team communication to ensure clarity and trust around SMT processes and decision-making. 
     Membership:  Act as a full voting member of EHAU’s SMT.  Routinely attend CRRD SMT as observer/advisor.

    Coordinate and Represent

     Support the VP and EHAU Directors to continually cultivate and strengthen relationships and collaboration within the organization.
     Represent and coordinate with Directors of Policy, Planning, Strategy from around the organization.
     Represent EHAU in information, data management with Data Excellence team, plus CRRD lead.
     Represent EHAU to Strategy Unit to communicate what delivery of S100 looks like in acute emergency settings.

    Team Communication and Event Management 

     Lead planning and delivery of select high importance EHAU events, meetings and workshops.  This will include the semi-annual EHAU retreat which brings together all EHAU staff. Collaboration with other SMT and team colleagues is key to success.
     Manage the planning and delivery of weekly team meetings, ensuring a collaborative planning and participation approach across a working group, that drives high value meetings.
     Supervise the planning and delivery of monthly EHAU newsletters that encourage inclusion, team building and transparency around team projects and achievements.
    Any other duties consistent with strategy, planning and project delivery as assigned by the Vice President.

    Key Working Relationships:

     Position Reports to: Vice President, EHAU
     Position directly supervises: Manage Strategy Manager and Unit & Events Officer.
     Works closely with: EHAU SMT, Departmental Strategy focal points and Directors of Policy and Planning, Strategy Unit focal points.

    Job Requirements: 

    Essential:

     Exceptionally well-organized and structured critical thinking, work planning, and execution – with ability to remain adaptive and flexible to changing circumstances. 
     Ability to proactively identify challenges and develop creative solutions, in close collaboration with partners.
     A proven track record in translating strategic objectives, and in driving and delivering organizational change.
     Shown ability to collaborate across diverse roles, functions, and geographies to devise and inspire change.
     Excellent communication and presentation skills, orally and in writing, within a diverse team. 
     An ability to accurately distil information, data, and opinion to draw out key messages and critical details. 
     High integrity and ethical standards, collegial and collaborative behavior, high energy, resiliency, and creativity.
     High dedication to fostering a working environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
     Excellent spoken and written English.
     Ability to travel globally up to 20% of the year.

    Preferred: 

     Master’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience. 
     5+ years in strategic analysis, project management and effectively advising senior management levels in a complex organization.
     8+ years’ experience working in the humanitarian or development sector. 
     Consistent record serving as a role model, empowering others to translate vision into results; effective at delegating the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority.
     Receptive and collaborative leadership approach.
     Demonstrated ability to successfully work in fast-paced, often insecure and stressful environments.
     Working knowledge of Arabic, French, and/or Spanish

    Apply via :

    rescue.csod.com

  • International Talent Sourcer – Global Talent Acquisition

    International Talent Sourcer – Global Talent Acquisition

    Overview

    Have you ever wanted to have a career where the work you do have tangible results and directly impact people’s lives in a positive and meaningful way on a global scale? 
    Look no further than a career at the International Rescue Committee (IRC).  As a candidate Sourcer at the IRC, you’ll be part of a rapidly growing Global Talent Acquisition team who finds, attracts and engages qualified candidates in a wide variety of roles across the world. You’ll partner with the recruiters to provide talent insights and market intelligence, consult on the best search strategies, determine the best way to engage passive candidates. This role will specifically support our international program and multi location (non-US) hiring. 

    What you’ll do: 
    Research, Insights and Reporting

     Develop a deep understanding of IRC’s business, organizational model, cross-functional talent needs and competitor landscape.
     Analyze various market insights and talent intelligence sources to advise Recruiters and hiring managers on the talent landscape and search outlook.
     Influence stakeholders using data gathered from research, providing learning, insights, and implications to drive effective and efficient search strategies & recommendations to key hiring partners.
     Provide reporting to regularly update searching metrics and status to keep your stakeholders informed.

    Search & Collaboration

     Develop sourcing strategies that are rooted in data, insights and industry best practices.
     Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to develop comprehensive sourcing strategies using traditional and non-traditional sourcing methods and channels including virtual and in-person events, social media platforms, talent communities, etc.
     Create & maintain healthy candidate pipelines with diverse set of talent for current and future needs.
     Maintain strong partnerships with recruiting to understand the recruiting process as well as current/future needs.
     Leverage performance metrics to set and achieve goals, improve effectiveness and drive strategic planning.

    Employer Branding

     Communicate our employee value proposition and maintain top notch candidate experience according to our values.
     Articulate and tell IRC’s mission to a wide variety of talent audiences with range of backgrounds & experiences, engaging them in a way that is compelling and appealing.
     Cultivate prospects by leveraging sourcing campaigns and other marketing efforts.

    Who you are: 

     You’re creative – you’re willing to try new things, experiment, and come up with different ways to uncover and find new talent.
     You’re relentless, you don’t give up easily, and always up for a challenge.
     You’re curious – always asking good questions and digging deep into the search criteria and understanding the roles.
     You’re data driven – you make decisions based on good insights and know how to leverage information to influence your partners effectively.
     You put diversity & inclusion at the top of the priorities in every recruiting process.

    You also have the following experiences: 
    Minimum: 

     +2 years of experience in recruiting or related experiences. 
     +1 year of international hiring experience, supporting multiple countries & regions. 
     Knowledge of multi-country hiring, including employment law & regulation nuances. 
     Strong organizational and data management experience.
     Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
     Passionate about candidate experience.
     Deep understanding & passion for the importance of diversity
     English Language Proficiency (Professional) 

    Preferred: 

     Experience using an ATS/CRM – Cornerstone or Phenom a huge plus.
     Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and LinkedIn Insights.
     Fluent in French, Arabic, or Spanish, in addition to English
     Self-driven and ability to work autonomously.
     Ability to drive conversations through strategic thought leadership and influence, getting appropriate buy in from key stakeholders and driving decision making.
     Solutions oriented mindset
     Commitment to a culture of continuous improvement and evolution

    Apply via :

    rescue.csod.com