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.

Key Responsibilities

 

1.      Program Implementation and Strategy Development

 

·       Lead contextual and market analysis to inform program design and transition strategies from emergency CVA to early recovery and resilience.

·       Oversee implementation of MPCA, CFF, GCTs, and livelihood recovery activities in accordance with IRC ERD program strategy and Cash Relief Operating Procedures (CROP) and SCWG/MEB standards.

·       Lead program implementation activities at all stages of project cycle by providing guidance and technical direction to officers, field staff and other sectors who include cash transfer in their design.

·       Ensure strong integration between emergency cash assistance and sustainable livelihood pathways (VSLA, entrepreneurship, skills training, business grants).

·       Ensure inclusive, participatory targeting with strong accountability and safeguarding mechanisms.

·       Ensure the payment options guarantee the maximum level of protection towards the beneficiaries.

·       Integrate climate-smart, nutrition-sensitive, and market-driven approaches into food security and agriculture programming.

·       Ensure program modalities are context-appropriate, conflict-sensitive, and responsive to beneficiary needs.

·       Ensure that all CTP program activities are implemented, to a high technical quality, in accordance with the IRC CTP Implementation Procedure, and according to established minimum standards and/or quality benchmarks.

·       Promote gender-, youth-, and protection-responsive economic empowerment in line with IRC’s EA$E model.

·       Support emergency preparedness and rapid response scale-up when required.

·       Collaborate with the ERD Snr Coordinator to shape strategic direction and expansion opportunities.

·       Lead market systems and value chain assessments to identify economic recovery opportunities.

·       Strengthening linkages with private sector actors, financial institutions, and local authorities.

·       Promote inclusive financial services (savings, credit, digital finance) to enhance household and SME resilience.

·       Support climate-smart agriculture and sustainable local food production systems.

·       Facilitate job creation and entrepreneurship opportunities targeting women and youth.

·       Strengthen adaptive capacities and shock-responsive mechanisms for vulnerable households.

2.      Grant Planning, Implementation & Business Development

 

·       Develop and maintain detailed workplans aligned with grant timelines and strategic objectives.

·       Provide direction and monitor staff in their implementation of the workplan and quality of technical activities, share relevant information and direction to improve quality and achieve timelines.

·       Oversee budget utilization, procurement planning, and spending forecasts.

·       Assist in managing program transitions, budget oversight, and procurement/spending plans.

·       Ensure timely and high-quality donor reporting (monthly, quarterly, annually).

·       Monitor implementation progress against indicators and ensure quality benchmarks are met.

·       Contribute to proposal development, concept notes, and technical design for recovery and resilience programming.

·       Identify opportunities to expand ERD programming in stable states and diversify funding toward economic stability initiatives.

3.      Staff Management and Development

·       Directly support and functionally supervise CTP Officers and other staff engaged in cash transfer programming.

·       Build team capacity in: Cash and market-based programming; Livelihood recovery models; EA$E (VSLA, entrepreneurship, financial literacy); Market systems approach and conduct regular performance reviews and provide structured coaching.

·       Foster a professional, respectful work environment, promoting teamwork and guiding staff to perform effectively.

·       Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promote a strong team spirit and provide oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.

·       Conduct regular performance reviews, including quarterly discussions and annual evaluations.

·       Promote staff well-being, model healthy work-life balance, and respond to staff care needs appropriately.

·       Supervise ERD Officers and field teams, ensuring clarity of roles and performance standards.

·       Foster a respectful, inclusive, and accountable team environment.

·       Promote staff well-being and duty of care principles.

4.      Grant Monitoring and Reporting

 

·       Undertake regular field monitoring visits to assess progress and identify technical quality issues and/or other implementation issues, provide solutions and implement modifications as required.

·       Ensure staff are adequately trained and undertaking effective data collection through post distribution monitoring, vendor monitoring tools, feedback mechanisms and other necessary data collection systems,

·       Ensure all monitoring activities are fully documented, including systematic and timely data collection as required under the grant and for IRC M&E purposes.

·       Produce/contribute to IRC and donor reports as per set schedules (monthly, quarterly, and annually) on grant activities, indicators and achievements.

·       Conduct regular field monitoring to ensure technical quality and compliance.

·       Ensure strong Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM), market monitoring, and vendor monitoring systems.

·       Support measurement of outcome-level indicators such as: Income restoration; Business sustainability; Financial inclusion access; Household resilience

·       Ensure community feedback and complaints mechanisms are functional and responsive.

·       Promote adaptive management through real-time data use and learning.

 

5.      Partner Identification and Management

·       Monitor partner performance to ensure project objectives are met; provide technical support and guidance.

·       Provide technical oversight and capacity strengthening to partners.

·       Identify and engage new partners, including private sector actors, to support ERD activities.

·       Support the ERD Snr Coordinator in external representation and technical coordination with INGOs, CBOs, clusters, and working groups, where relevant.

·       Identify and manage partnerships with local NGOs, CBOs, and private sector actors.

·       Represent IRC in Cash Working Group, Livelihoods/Food Security Cluster, and coordination platforms.

·       Strengthen collaboration with consortium partners and local authorities to ensure complementarity and avoid duplication.

Internal and External Contacts

·       Internal: Coordination with IRC Sudan’s program teams (Protection, Health, EH), Grants, Supply Chain, HR, and Finance.

·       External: Engagement with humanitarian actors, local partners, UN agencies, government entities, and service providers.

Professional Standards

·       All IRC staff must adhere to The IRC Way—Standards for Professional Conduct, including policies on safeguarding, fiscal integrity, and anti-harassment.

·       IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers candidates based on merit regardless of background or identity.

Travel and Location Requirements

·       Based in Khartoum/Omdurman under RN and KHA field offices, with frequent travel to Al Jazira, Blue Nile, and other field sites.

Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, economics, international affairs, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

·       Minimum 3 years of humanitarian experience, ideally with cash transfer, economic recovery, or market-based programming.

·       Strong leadership, program and budget management, and communication skills.

·       Proven ability to work in diverse, high-pressure environments and lead multi-disciplinary teams.

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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