Specialist, Leadership Development

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) 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, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

Job Overview/Summary:

The mission of the Learning & Development Team is to take the IRC’s people to the next level. The team focuses on improving the productivity of IRC staff by providing tools, processes, and guidance for effective performance management, onboarding and orientation, staff and leadership development, and quality individual and team learning.

The Specialist role is a permanent, full-time position that will provide targeted support and reporting to the Leadership Development Team. This role focuses on program management, data analysis, and communications. The ideal candidate will collaborate with Headquarters, International field staff and third parties as needed.

Major Responsibilities:

Project Management and Support

• Provide project support as initiatives are designed, piloted and implemented

• Maintain project timelines and/or project plans for Leadership Development tasks as assigned

Program Logistics, Communications & Reporting

• Plan events and trainings, including venue selection, catering, participant management, and the coordination of other related activities

• Draft and send internal and external communications related to program logistics

• Create and launch relevant surveys for Learning & Development programs, and create Feedback Reports in Power BI (via Excel and Survey Monkey)

Data Analytics and Reporting

• Analyze Leadership Development data to identify trends and report gaps

• Simplify current reporting and data collection processes and synthesize data to create visual reports and dashboards

• Respond to data requests from others across the organization

Produce Virtual Trainings

• Support facilitation teams with key aspects of multi-session virtual trainings to build a smooth and interactive learning environment

• Comfortably handle all aspects of interactive trainings, including screen-sharing, addressing participant comments in the chat, setting up breakout rooms, etc.

• Engage with participants and facilitators to create casual and conversational interactivity

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Talent Management Coordinator

Position directly supervises: N/A

Indirect Reporting: Learning & Development Directors

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 2 years of experience leading multiple projects

• Excellent command of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook – experience with Power BI and online survey tools preferred

• A high degree of professionalism and strong work ethic coupled with a sense of responsibility and integrity

• Proven skills and competencies:

o Strong communication, project management, and interpersonal skills

o Exceptional attention to detail

o Commitment to customer service and process improvement

o Able to prioritize multiple tasks and projects

o Ability to interact within a multi-cultural environment and with all levels of the organization

• Fluency in French, Spanish and/or Arabic a plus

Working Environment: Standard work environment

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

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:

In accordance with IRC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires new hires to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for any in-office or hybrid positions. All IRC US offices require full vaccination to attend any in-office functions (e.g., meetings, trainings).

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.

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.

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.

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