ERD Private Sector Engagement Manager

Job Description

BACKGROUND

The International Rescue Committee 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, IRC offers life-saving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in more than 40 countries and in 22 U.S. cities, IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted by conflict or disaster. IRC leads the way from harm to home.

The Ukraine crises could become the worst humanitarian crisis Europe has seen in decades. More than 5.3 million people have fled across borders to seek safety in the 1st month since the escalation of conflict in Ukraine on February 24, 2022, and over 6.5 million people are reported to be displaced. Reports indicate almost all arrivals in Poland are women and children, including those that are unaccompanied and separated, as well as older persons.

Between February 7-23, 2022, an IRC team undertook a scoping mission covering Poland and Ukraine to better understand the context, humanitarian and civil society landscape, and anticipated service gaps in the event of an escalation of conflict in Ukraine and consequent displacement into neighboring Poland. As of February 24th, the IRC has pivoted to an emergency response, and have identified partner agencies in Ukraine and Poland to facilitate immediate assistance that can be used where it is the most needed. Simultaneously, the IRC is established operations across Ukraine and Poland offering robust humanitarian response to complement partner response services either in breadth or scale.

This position will be based in Warsaw, with frequent travel within the Masovian, Silesian and West Pomeranian Voivodeships, and other locations as necessary.

JOB SUMMARY

IRC seeks a dynamic program manager to fill the role of Economic Recovery and Development (ERD) Private Sector Engagement Manager. The ERD Private Sector Engagement Manager will identify, develop, and manage strategic partnerships with private sector actors (local, national, and multinational) for IRC Livelihoods programming portfolio in Poland.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the ERD Coordinator and in partnership with ERD Livelihoods Manager, the ERD Private Sector Engagement Manager will be responsible for:

Relationship Management

• Lead on private sector scoping and engagement for the IRC Livelihoods Programming including employment and enterprise support for refugees and third country nationals in Poland, in both partner and directly implemented projects

• Develop tailored contact strategies and compelling pitch presentations for prospective partners

• Develop an overall partnership engagement strategy, identifying the IRC’s added value and entry points to various sectors

• Develop toolkits for engaging prospective private sector partners

• Manage interactions with prospective and actual private sector partners

• Manage the Private Partner database, including working with ERD, Partnerships and Finance teams to ensure partnership commitments are realized.

Pre-Award and Agreement Development Support

• Lead on new private partnership contracting processes, including supporting selection of appropriate agreement types, conducting vetting and due diligence processes, and working closely with ERD and partnership teams to develop Scope of Work documents and budgets.

• Provide guidance to prospective private sector partners on IRC’s partnership policies and procedures.

• Act as key focal point for communications with private sector partners representing in negotiations of contractual terms that the ERD program will enter into.

• Coordinate communication between and prospective private sector partners and liaise with relevant IRC staff in the region, country programs, IRC Legal and Awards Management Units, and the donor (where relevant) to ensure timely contractual development.

Partner Support and Capacity Sharing

• Work closely with the ERD Coordinator to integrate technical capacity sharing approaches, including how IRC can learn from private sector partners.

• Promote and identify ways for continual learning between IRC staff and private partners.

• Develop and lead private partner trainings and messaging on various topics, including humanitarian principals, refugee employment, etc.

• Develop and manage processes to routinely gather private sector feedback to enhance Livelihoods program delivery.

Professional Standards

• Complete other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop ERD programs

• Adhere to the IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct and the IRC country employment policies.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: ERD Coordinator

Position directly supervises: not applicable

Works closely with:

Internal: Other ERD team members, in particular ERD Livelihoods Manager, IRC Partnerships, Finance and Supply Chain staff.

External: IRC’s partner organizations, local municipalities and CSOs, and other community stakeholders; other practitioners in the field as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, international development, law, social science, or commensurate professional experience

DEMONSTRATED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• At least 3 years in a similar or related role, preferably with a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) or government municipality

• Experience in relationship management, ideally with private-sector actors

• Strong understanding of the Polish private sector, including government regulations, labor market opportunities, and future trends

• Experience in partnership development, with a strong preference for partnerships in humanitarian or international development contexts

• Strong negotiation skills and understanding of contracting and/or sub-award processes

• Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to liaise with a variety of people effectively in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment and to work with a virtual team.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

• Full working proficiency in English and Polish is required

• Previous experience working in the private sector in Poland preferred.

Must have the right to work in Poland.

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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