Program Manager, Economic Empowerment

Program Manager, Economic Empowerment

International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian NGOs, operating in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities. IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity, and hope to millions.

The Program Manager, Economic Empowerment coordinates the development, implementation, and completion of all grants, contracts, and activities related to the economic empowerment team, including entry-level employment, workforce development, small business development, adult education, and financial capability. Responsibilities include supervision of all team staff to ensure program compliance. The program manager will also support and may lead cross-program functions and projects in the Denver office.

• Effectively lead the development, implementation, compliance, and completion of economic empowerment grants and contracts.
• Support the development of grant proposals and reports related to assigned areas of contracts and grants within the department.
• Supervise and lead the provision of services through regular and systematic case file reviews and quality assurance protocols, including data QA, to ensure compliance with donor requirements.
• In coordination with office leadership, manage expenses to ensure costs are maintained within allocated budgets.
• Act as an active member of the office leadership team and relevant internal and external groups.
• Supervise direct service staff and supervisors; formally evaluate team and individual performance to ensure objectives have been met.
• Recruit and train staff in all aspects of economic empowerment programs responsibilities.
• Represent IRC in public, professional, and governmental forums.
• Facilitate interdepartmental communication and information sharing for monthly newsletters, program reports, etc.
• Support and/or lead cross-program functions in the office, in coordination with office leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education
  :
  Undergraduate degree required; advanced degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Work Experience
  :
  Minimum of 5 years of program and staff management experience required. Experience working with and leading employment and workforce programs strongly preferred. Experience managing a team of direct service providers strongly preferred.
• Skills & Competencies
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  • Promote an organizational culture that reflects IRC’s core values of service, accountability, integrity, and equality.
  • Strong analytical, training, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Highly organized self‑starter with proven success managing multiple priorities, making critical decisions, and delivering results in a fast‑paced environment with tight deadlines.
  • Solid diplomacy, relationship‑building, and networking skills; ability to manage internal and external relationships, including community stakeholders and donors.
  • Previous fundraising and grant‑writing experience preferred.
  • Fluent in English; proficiency in a second language desirable.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications, with a strong command of Excel.
  • Valid driver’s license and access to a personal, insured vehicle.

• A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and field time within the service delivery area to perform the outlined responsibilities.
• May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

Pay Range: $68,000 - $76,000 (US-based candidates only). Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

All IRC workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct:

• Integrity
• Service
• Equality
• Accountability

In accordance with these values, IRC enforces policies on safeguarding, conflicts of interest, fiscal integrity, and reporting wrongdoing and protection from retaliation.

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.