Program Manager

Programme & Policy

Overview

Support integration programs for refugee needs in Kansas.

You have:

• 4-year college degree in relevant field required.
• 2-3 years of experience with federal program oversight (preferably ORR programs), monitoring, compliance, and reporting.
• 1-2 years of prior people management experience desired.
• Experience with refugee populations or other similarly vulnerable populations strongly preferred.
• Excellent diplomatic and cross-cultural skills, with the ability to work together with a variety of stakeholders.
• Program development and implementation skills desired.
• Excellent analytical skills; experience analyzing and interpreting data for program development and reporting purposes.
• Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); Experience with databases and applications preferred.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

This is currently a short-term role through 09/30/2025.

Major Responsibilities:

Program Development:

• Support the strategic planning and design of ORR‐funded integration programs to meet the needs of refugees

o in Kansas.

• Assist in development of the KSOR Annual Outcomes Goal Plan and KSOR Annual Service Plan for submission to ORR.

• Support the development of content for funding applications, as appropriate.

• Contribute to the preparation and review of KSOR funding opportunities, partner plans of operations, proposed outcomes, and budgets.

• Coordinate with KSOR team to consider fiscal year funding allocation decisions.

• Remain current on all federal regulations related to the program portfolio and ensure that all programs operate within corresponding federal regulations and guidelines.

• Manage the implementation phase of the Wilson Fish TANF Coordination project for Kansas.

Program Monitoring, Analysis and Evaluation:

• Ensure program quality and client access to KSOR-funded programs in Kansas.

• Ensure that the RSS and WF TCP programs operate within federal and state regulations.

• Ensure that KSOR program activities are monitored monthly; share analysis with KSOR staff and partners on a regular basis.

• Implement desk monitoring and quality control of sub-grantee activities. Immediately raise all compliance concerns with the Senior Program Officer.

• Actively participate in onsite and/or remote monitoring activities including conducting case file review, activity and service observations, staff and client interviews, exit meeting preparation, and report development.

• Collaborate with the Partnership department to ensure effective communication and resource sharing in underserved communities.

Partner Training and Capacity:

• Serve as central point of contact for all stakeholders regarding a portfolio of programs.

• Support program implementation through regular, systematic review and update of procedural manuals and forms.

• Identify training needs related to the delivery of KSOR-funded programs in the state. Coordinate and facilitate training designed to improve program quality and service delivery.

• Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting related to RSS and WF TCP programs to partners throughout the development and life cycle of the contract.

• Meet regularly with partners to discuss progress and challenges related to meeting program goals.

Reporting

• Review all program reports and data to track program outcomes.

• Support the collection, organization, and analysis of statistics and trends related to contract deliverables for reporting purposes and identify partner technical assistance needs.

• Support the development of all program reports including the semi-annual report narratives, Annual Outcome Goal Plan, and Annual Service Plan.

Community Engagement

• Participate in preparation and implementation of annual outreach plan for engaging with program-related partners.

• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant State offices and private stakeholders, staying up to date on key funding streams from federal government to state agencies.

General

• Support office-wide administrative and critical initiatives.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirements:

• 4‐year college degree in relevant field required.

• 2-3 years of experience with federal program oversight (preferably ORR programs), monitoring, compliance, and reporting. 1-2 years of prior people management experience desired.

• Experience with refugee populations or other similarly vulnerable populations strongly preferred. Excellent diplomatic and cross‐cultural skills, with the ability to work together with a variety of stakeholders across multiple teams.

• Program development and implementation skills desired.

• Excellent analytical skills; experience analyzing and interpreting data for program development and reporting purposes.

• Self‐starter with excellent problem‐solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi‐task,

prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); Experience with databases and applications preferred.

• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Working Environment:

Standard work environment. Expectation to travel within local community for partner meetings and events. Expectation to occasionally travel and participate in meetings throughout the state.

Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We offer the following benefits to short term employees in the US: 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, sick leave, and 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.

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Added 1 month ago - Updated 3 days ago - Source: rescue.org