The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

The headquarters Resettlement Team oversees the implementation and quality of services for refugees within their early resettlement period. The team supports IRC local office staff and partners in implementing high-quality programs by providing technical assistance, training and monitoring. The Program for Initial Resettlement (PIR) Program, funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), coordinates placement and resettlement services to newly arriving refugee populations into the US. The Program Officer for Resettlement Partnerships’ role is primarily focused on expanding the national geographic footprint of the program through partnerships.   The position will be responsible for identifying, reviewing and onboarding new formal and informal partners in resettlement. The Program Officer provides technical assistance for quality programming, including training, monitoring and reporting in partner locations where the program is implemented. This role requires a strong attention to detail and expert-level data analysis to monitor trends, and ensure compliance. The PO reports to the Senior Program Officer, Program for Initial Resettlement within the Resettlement, Asylum and Integration Department in the US.

Major Responsibilities: 

•    Oversee and coordinate the identification, training and mentoring of  local organizations in all aspects of PIR programming and operational delivery. Support the direct delivery of training as needed. 
•    Through mastery of IRC’s partnership model and policies, implement recruitment, vetting and management of partnership agreements
•    Working with new and potential partners, lead the development and documentation of policies and practices that promote program compliance and excellence.
•    Lead the development and management of training and technical assistance by liaising with IRC subject matter experts to coordinate high-quality information sharing for new/emerging resettlement agencies (RAs).
•    Ensures completion of all activities in the program cycle including reporting, data collection, proposal writing, monitoring, training, and pipeline management.
•    Guide internal and donor monitoring and co-monitor local offices for compliance with program guidelines. Advocate and help remove office barriers to full program compliance.
•    Help to coordinate the development of a PIR Program toolkit and New-to-PIR Learning Series to include compliance guidance and reference manuals.  Ensure materials remain current.
•    Contribute to training and compliance initiatives in IRC offices.
•    Re-start sponsor circle initiatives and volunteer support for initial resettlement.
•    Contribute to donor reports and proposals.
•    Other duties as assigned.


Job Requirements: 

Education: 
•    Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Social Work, International Affairs, or related field highly desirable. 

Work Experience: 
•    Minimum five years progressive non-profit experience, preferably with experience in the former Reception and Placement Program under USRAP.
•    Previous experience leading program design, budget and implementation, monitoring program compliance and providing technical assistance required.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: 
•    Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of US Refugee Resettlement Programs;
•    Financial discernment and experience with budget development, tracking and resource acquisition.
•    Demonstrated command of databases, MS Excel and evidence-based decision making.

Preferred experience & skills: 
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications.
•    Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time.
•    Strong analytic problem-solving skills.
•    Ability to work both independently and in a dynamic, cross-functional global team structure.
•    Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
•    Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
•    Ability to manage others and work through change in a proactive and positive manner. 

Working Environment:  
•    Standard office working environment.
•    Up to 30% of domestic travel as needed.
•    This role may require working remotely full or part time and part time remote employees may be required to share workspace.  
 

Compensation:( Pay Range: $65,000 - $85,000 ) Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget.  Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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