Program Manager, Resource Acquisition & Management

Manage IRC's private grants across U.S. offices effectively and efficiently.

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Overview

Manage IRC's private grants across U.S. offices effectively and efficiently.

You have:

  • Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience
  • Excellent project management skills, with a track record of coordinating multi-site projects
  • Strong oral and written communications skills.
  • Ability to diplomatically work with a range of stakeholders, understand requirements and build consensus
  • Comfortable with logistical tasks and a can-do attitude towards problem solving.
  • Fluency in English is required.
  • Ability to work well in a multicultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well.
  • Experience organizing in-kind donations a plus.

The IRC recognizes that private grants, like those with Airbnb, Uber, and others, provide critical resources for refugee families in their journey toward safety and stability. As the Program Manager on the Resource Acquisition & Management team, you will support the implementation and management of a selection of IRC’s private grants across RAI’s 29 U.S. offices, with an emphasis on grants from IRC’s technology partners. You will oversee grant usage, support reporting requirements, and liaise with internal and external parties to distribute resources.

Responsibilities:

- Manage grant reporting processes and deliverables as required by donors - Provide regular oversight and tracking of office usage for private grants - Onboard and train new staff on relevant technology platforms required for private grant implementation, including Airbnb and Uber for Business - Work with local office staff on tech platform problems and other troubleshooting issues - Create and update internal resources in alignment with donor guidelines - Communicate regularly with local offices on grant updates, reminders, and usage - Coordinate with the Resettlement team, Corporate Partnerships team, and other internal parties to distribute resources effectively - Support donor relationships by providing regular feedback to the Corporate Partnerships team and contributing to donor-facing reports and meetings - Other Resource Acquisition & Management duties as assigned

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience - Excellent project management skills, with a track record of coordinating multi-site projects - Strong oral and written communications skills. - Ability to diplomatically work with a range of stakeholders, understand requirements and build consensus - Comfortable with logistical tasks and a can-do attitude towards problem solving. - Strong relationship building, teamwork and communication skills. - Comfortable with donor-facing calls and meetings - Ability to work well in a multicultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well. - Experience organizing in-kind donations a plus. - Fluency in English is required.

This position reports to the Senior Program Officer, Resource Acquisition & Management.

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.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.

Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Global Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Equality 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 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.

US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days (depending on role and tenure), medical insurance starting at $145 per month, dental starting at $7 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus a 3-7% base IRC contribution (3 year vesting), disability & life insurance, 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.

Qualifications Update

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you successfully managed multiple projects at once? This question assesses your project management skills and your ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Provide a specific example of a project where you were able to juggle multiple responsibilities and how you ensured each task was completed.
How do you approach building relationships with stakeholders? This question is designed to evaluate your communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell us about a challenging logistical problem you faced and how you resolved it. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to ensure effective communication with your team and external partners? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience with grant management and reporting. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org