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Background/IRC Summary:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
The IRC Jordan established a Cross BorderEconomic Recovery & Development (ERD) Unit in September 2015 to look at opportunities to support vulnerable Syrian families in southern Syria with short-term economic relief through cash assistance and longer-term economic resilience activitiesin the governorates of Dar’a, Quneitra, and Rural Damascus. The ERD team in the field is managed by the ERD Senior Manager, who oversees the day-to-day operation, implementation, and monitoring & evaluation of all economic related activities. The ERD Senior Manager manages the implementation of activities within the team and coordinates program activities with other sector programs. The strong integration between IRC’s ERD sector and other program sectors requires that the ERD Senior Manager work closely with the various sector managers to identify mutual interests and possibilities for collaboration.
Job Overview/Summary:
Under the supervision of the Cross Border ERD Coordinator, and working closely with the ERD technical advisors, and the various sector coordinators and managers, the ERD Senior Manager will support the implementation and reporting of all ERD program aspects as well as provide input for the development of new programs and approaches to scaling existing program models. Specifically, the ERD Program Manager will support the ERD Sr. Program Manager in exploring further development of partnerships with relevant market actors, local and international organizations and government offices; develop proposals and planning for program growth; and support the development of new, innovative, and market-based approaches to economic programs in line with the country Strategy Action Plan. The Senior Manager will also be expected to provide intensive capacity building to a Jordanian staff member for the purposes of the position being filled by a Jordanian national at the end of one year.
Job Requirements:
REQUIREMENTS:
• BA/BS Degree in international development, economics, business administration, law, and/or related certification required; MA/MS/MBA a plus
• Minimum of 2 years professional management experience in humanitarian response, with specific experience in livelihoods and enterprise development approaches.
• Demonstrated private sector experience, or experience supporting business and skill development.
• Prior experience working in emergency settings or insecure environments preferred.
• Strong program/technical management skills, planning, as well as monitoring and evaluation skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills, effective in representation and liaison with external parties.
• INGO experience required; experience with coordination systems or advocacy preferable.
• Must be capable of applying their skills and knowledge in a range of capacities, including direct implementation, advisory functions, training and the transfer of technical knowledge and management skills to others.
• Personal qualities: Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well, has a strong sense of humor.
• Fluency in English
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The position is based in Amman. The security phase for Jordan is yellow, and all employees are required to abide by any security directives put in place.
Job Details
| Date Posted: | 2016-12-06 |
| Job Location: | Amman, Jordan |
| Job Role: | Management |
| Company Industry: | Community/Social Services/and Nonprofit |
Preferred Candidate
| Career Level: | Management |
| Degree: | Bachelor's degree |
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