Job from International Rescue Committee,USA

Post:Program Officer
Job
from International Rescue Committee
 Country:    United States of America

City:    Home based in New York City


Organisation:    International Rescue Committee

Theme:    Other

Job years of experience:    5-10 years

Job type:    Job

Description:

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.

Scope: The Program Officer provides support and guidance to the Atlantic Region’s field offices in two key areas: field office management and technical support for program and grants. This position reports to the Regional Director.

Responsibilities:
• Serve as headquarters liaison to the Atlantic Region field offices regarding internal policies and procedures

• Work with Grants and Programs team to assist in writing, editing and submission of proposals & reports; ensure final approvals have been met prior to submission

• Provide guidance to field offices regarding issues relating to case management and social services provision as required by Reception & Placement and Matching Grant programs.

• Participate in relevant trainings and conferences; provide technical support to case management staff in the region

• Gather information from field staff on specific program needs of their current refugee clients, determine existing community resources, and identify ongoing program needs.

• Serve as lead monitor in the monitoring of the Reception & Placement and Matching Grant programs in field offices.

• Follow-up on findings from monitoring visits and work with field staff to implement necessary programmatic and policy changes.

• Collaborate with other regions to develop best practice guidelines for IRC’s refugee resettlement services

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Social Work, International Affairs, or related field highly desirable;

• 5-8 years+ progressive non-profit experience, preferably with experiences in the U.S. refugee program

• Proven technical expertise in the areas of refugee resettlement and social service provisions

• Experience implementing programs and establishing procedural guidelines to benefit refugee populations

• Strong critical thinking, research, and analytical skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently and as a team member in a diverse, fast-paced environment.
How to apply:

Apply online at: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&r...
Closing date: 07 Jul 2013