International Rescue Committee · 1 day ago
Program Manager, Economic Empowerment
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$68K/yr - $76K/yr
5+ years expThe International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading humanitarian organization responding to global crises. The Program Manager for Economic Empowerment will coordinate grants and activities focused on workforce development and small business initiatives, ensuring program compliance and staff supervision.
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Responsibilities
Effectively lead the development, implementation, compliance, and completion of economic empowerment grants and contracts
Support the development of grant proposals and reports related to assigned areas of contracts and grants within the department
Supervise and lead the provision of services through regular and systematic case file reviews, and quality assurance protocols including data QA to ensure compliance with donor requirements and provision of quality services
In coordination with office leadership, manage expenses to ensure costs are maintained within allocated budgets
Participate as an active member of the office leadership team and relevant internal and external groups
Supervise direct service staff and supervisors; formally evaluate team and individual performance to ensure objectives have been met
Recruit and train staff in all aspects of economic empowerment programs responsibilities
Represent IRC in public, professional and governmental forums
Facilitate interdepartmental communication and information sharing for monthly newsletters, program reports, etc
Support and/or lead cross-program functions in the office, in coordination with office leadership
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree required
Minimum of 5 years of program and staff management experience required
Demonstrated ability to promote an organizational culture that reflects IRC's core values of service, accountability, integrity, and equality
Strong analytical and training skills; excellent written and oral communication skills
Highly organized self-starter with proven success managing multiple priorities, making critical decisions, and delivering results in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
Solid diplomacy, relationship building, and networking skills; ability to effectively manage internal and external relationships, including community stakeholders and donors
Fluent in English, both spoken and written
Demonstrated proficiency in working with MS Office applications, with a strong command of Excel
Valid driver's license and access to a personal, insured vehicle
Preferred
Advanced degree in a relevant field preferred
Experience working with and leading employment and workforce programs strongly preferred
Experience managing a team of direct service providers strongly preferred
Previous fundraising and grant writing experience preferred
Proficiency in a second language is desirable
Benefits
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
Vision starting at $5 per month
FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
A 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
Disability & life insurance
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
Company
International Rescue Committee
IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises & helps some of the most vulnerable people from harm to home.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$1.25MKey Investors
American Student AssistanceThe Pfizer FoundationU.S. Department of Agriculture
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2021-10-07Grant· $0.75M
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