Economic Empowerment Program Manager

Manage employment programs for refugees and low-income individuals

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Overview

Manage employment programs for refugees and low-income individuals

You have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Social Work, or a related field; Graduate degree preferred.
  • Minimum 2-3 years’ experience supervising programs and teams with experience in economic empowerment programming.
  • Demonstrated ability and experience effectively managing programs and staff teams.
  • Experience working with refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, and/or immigrant populations with low English proficiency preferred.
  • Commitment to the mission and values of the IRC and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
  • Track record of success in program implementation and achieving programmatic goals and outcomes.
  • Proven ability to motivate, coach, and support a multi-cultural staff team.
  • Excellent attention to detail in completing, approving, processing administrative forms.
  • Highly organized self-starter with demonstrated success in managing multiple priorities, as well as balancing competing deadlines and projects.
  • Excellent communication skills, strong writing abilities, and networking and training skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Zoom.
  • Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time you effectively managed a team to achieve a program goal? This question evaluates your leadership skills and ability to drive results through teamwork. Share specific examples that highlight your management style and accomplishments.
How do you ensure that the services provided to clients are meeting their needs? The interviewer wants to see your approach to client-centered service delivery. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell us about a time you had to resolve a challenge with staff or clients. What was your approach? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use to develop new employer relationships for job placements? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you stay organized and manage multiple priorities effectively? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org