Program Manager, Resource Acquisition & Management
Manage grants for refugee family assistance and technological partnerships.
Overview
Manage grants for refugee family assistance and technological partnerships.
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
- Strong relationship building, teamwork and communication skills
- Fluency in English is required
- Experience organizing in-kind donations a plus
The IRC recognizes that private grants 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 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. The Program Manager will also support other business development and grant management activities for RAI offices as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Manage grant reporting processes and deliverables as required by donors - Provide regular oversight and tracking of office spending on private grants - Onboard and train new staff on relevant technology platforms required for private grant implementation - 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 RAI HQ teams, the 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 - Support local offices in other private business development and grant management activities as needed - Contribute to the RAM team mission of ensuring efficient and compliant solicitation and management of resources, including grant funding and in-kind donations - Other Resource Acquisition & Management duties as assigned - Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience
Requirements:
- 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.
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.
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 $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, 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
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you had to manage multiple projects simultaneously. How did you ensure success? | The interviewer wants to assess your project management capabilities and ability to prioritize tasks effectively. | Provide examples of specific projects you managed, the challenges faced, and how you successfully navigated them. |
| How do you build relationships with stakeholders in a multicultural environment? | This question evaluates your interpersonal skills and understanding of diverse perspectives. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a logistical challenge you faced and how you resolved it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle feedback from donors or corporate partners? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you ever trained team members on new tools or processes? Describe that experience. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to keep track of grant spending and compliance? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you contribute to a team environment while managing your own tasks? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to adapt to unexpected changes in a project. What was the outcome? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |