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International Rescue Committee

<div>The 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, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Job Overview: The Youth Advocacy Specialist is responsible for delivering youth services under the Sacramento Youth Department including the Elevate Youth and In-School Youth programs. The Youth Advocacy Specialist will work alongside Youth Specialists and Youth Advocacy Specialist as well as the Youth Leadership Council (YLC), a small team of female Afghan youth, to inform the community on substance prevention, women&rsquo;s health, and mental wellness. The Youth Advocacy Specialist will be responsible for community advocacy activities as detailed below. Additionally, the Youth Advocacy Specialist will serve as a liaison between In-School Youth Services and Elevate Program and support in after-school programming to create stronger connections to schools, students, and teachers.
Major Responsibilities:
Community Advocacy
<ul><li>Provide case management and leadership trainings for YLC participants including one-on-one youth services counseling; this includes goal setting, resource mapping, supporting leadership activities, and coaching clients.
</li><li>Oversee the YLC members and support them in development, planning, and execution of Community Presentations, Wellness Workshops, and Social Events.
</li><li>Lead regular planning meetings with YLC to plan activities alongside YLC members to meet program objectives.
</li><li>Conduct listening sessions and empower youth to administer surveys to community members, collecting data on substance abuse and mental wellness education in the community.
</li><li>Create content for IRC youth social media accounts and help coordinate with YLC members for content contributions.
</li><li>Support youth to provide tailored community presentations annually to reduce stigma and increase awareness around mental health, substance use and prevention.
</li><li>Work in tandem with school districts and other community-based organizations to create opportunities for the YLC to share and recruit additional youth to participate in activities.
</li><li>Work with YLC to update presentations, ensuring that content is consistently revised to meet the needs of the target population.
</li><li>Lead YLC leadership development and activism training retreat.
</li><li>Support planning and execution of youth events throughout the year open to all community youth. Support YLC in recruitment of youth attendees and marketing of the events.
</li><li>Alongside YLC support development of curriculum for Wellness Workshops and community presentations. Create relationships with community organizations to host workshops/presentations.
</li><li>Engage youth on the Youth Leadership Council (YLC) in all aspects of community advocacy including in-person and digital outreach events, presentation preparation, and outreach to policymakers.
</li><li>Support in planning, execution, and leadership of bi-monthly YLC meetings including development of lessons, curriculum, and teambuilding.
</li><li>Document client participation and progress, adhering to grant requirements.
</li><li>Track all grant progress as well as YLC efforts and hours to ensure outcomes are met.
</li><li>Track and approve accurate timesheets for YLC members ensuring accurate spend down of funds and ensuring all work documents and appropriate signatures are collected.
</li><li>Organize and execute the annual Youth Advocacy Showcase community event showcasing youth&rsquo;s prevention work and advocating to policy makers.
</li><li>At least once a week, during the school year, support the Refugees Empowering Peers after-school program led by IRC&rsquo;s In-School Youth Team at high school sites throughout the Sacramento Region. Mentor students and support creating connections with students and schools throughout the community.
</li><li>Connect with schools on potential opportunities for YLC to present and support their student body.
</li></ul>Other
<ul><li>Complete administrative responsibilities including tracking time and effort, annual development of professional goals, and the 90 day onboarding plan.
</li><li>Other responsibilities as assigned.
</li></ul>Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: Ashley Crandall, Youth and Education Program Manager
Position directly supervises: Youth Leadership Council members
Internal and/or external contacts: Coordinates regularly with local partners
Job Requirements:
Education:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required; Master&rsquo;s degree a plus
</li></ul>Work Experience:
<ul><li>1-3 years experience with youth engagement, case management, or coaching with refugee/at-risk youth populations.
</li><li>1-3 years experience working in or managing grant funded programs.
</li><li>1-3 years experience in mental health programs and/or substance prevention.
</li></ul>Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
<ul><li>Multi-cultural experience and demonstrated ability to communicate well with youth of varied backgrounds required
</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation creation
</li><li>Proven ability to take initiative, creatively problem solve and lead with versatility in a fast-paced work environment
</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
</li><li>Experience using data and fiscal tracking systems strongly preferred
</li><li>Flexible availability necessary
</li></ul>Language Skills:
<ul><li>Proficiency in Dari, Farsi, or Pashto a large asset
</li></ul>Working Environment : Standard office environment
Compensation: ( Pay Range: $26 - $27 ) 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. 
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct . Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding , Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
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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 &amp; 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.
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.</div>

Senior Youth Advocacy Specialist

<div>The 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, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Program Objective:
IRC Sacramento will develop the capacity to serve human trafficking victims, under the age of 18, including foreign-born and domestic, sex, and labor, male, female, non-binary and 2SLGBTQI victims, throughout the Sacramento Area. This project will enable IRC Sacramento to create and maintain a robust anti-trafficking program, which includes community education, outreach and training to the Sacramento Community.
Job Overview:
IRC&rsquo;s Anti-Trafficking Program is designed to find sustainable solutions that are appropriate for the unique situations of each client. Caseworkers serve clients through a holistic and broad spectrum of support, including but not limited to connecting clients with legal service providers and housing resources, transportation, helping clients access public benefits, health providers, and psychosocial services and offering regular checks-ins to discuss safety and service plans. Through communication and collaboration with partners, program staff glean best practices, maintain a database of appropriate referrals, and have access to a network of professionals with the capacity and knowledge to support their work.
Major Responsibilities:
Case Management and Referrals
<ul><li>Provide trauma-informed comprehensive case management for minor survivors of trafficking to help them feel safe, empowered, and stable.
</li><li>Ensure acute client needs are met in a timely and culturally appropriate manner.
</li><li>Complete individualized initial assessment and safety planning, orientation to services, support, referral, and advocacy services by assessing and evaluating clients&rsquo; distinct needs.
</li><li>Assist clients with referrals and access to appropriate resources including shelter, physical and mental health services, and legal services to work towards a stable immigration status.
</li></ul>Community Outreach and Education
<ul><li>Develop and implement a region-wide outreach plan to increase awareness regarding the needs of Minor Victims of Trafficking survivors
</li><li>Coordinate with Human Trafficking Supervisor regarding outreach plan and travel to sites to meet with potential develop and implement a region-wide outreach plan
</li><li>Creation and distribution of informational material and posters throughout the community to hotels, truck stops, bus stations, law enforcement, hospitals, businesses, school administrators, and in other public places.
</li><li>Host public information meetings at faith-based organizations and locations as needed
</li></ul>Partnerships and Community Engagement
<ul><li>Build partnerships with coalition members and providers; work to connect clients to available resources, including various local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. With their assistance, develop safety plans/protocols for clients, staff and the office.
</li><li>Work alongside coalitions to improve regional services available to survivors of trafficking via community outreach, training, and engagement.
</li><li>Participate in all IRC program meetings, staff development activities, and fully engage as a member of the team.
</li></ul>Documentation and Reporting
<ul><li>Ensure quality case notes and documentation for all contacts made and services provided to partners and on behalf of client and for case file management and quality assurance.
</li><li>Prepare, distribute and document direct assistance requests and payments to clients including supplies, rent, utilities, gift cards and other payments. Maintain record of case management expenses in case file and agency tracker systems.
</li><li>Draft reports as required by funders and/or donors.
</li><li>Comply with all policies, procedures and protocols of the agency.
</li><li>Other related duties as assigned.
</li></ul>Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: Anti-Trafficking Supervisor
Other Internal and/or External contacts:
Internal: Caseworker will develop working relationships with direct service providers in the following IRC departments: Economic Empowerment, Community Wellness, Resettlement, Asylum &amp; Integration, and Immigration.
External: Caseworker will develop working relationships with local legal providers, Sacramento County Social Services, healthcare providers, employment programs, anti-trafficking task forces, relevant consulates, law enforcement and prosecutors, and other community-based organizations to support achievement of program requirements.
Job Requirements:
<ul><li>An undergraduate degree with an emphasis in Social Work, Psychology/Counseling, Sociology, Public Health, Criminal Justice/Law or an equivalent field of study preferred. Significant relevant work experience can replace education requirements.
</li><li>Minimum 2 years of trauma-informed, victim centered, relevant work experience in advocacy, social service, case management or related fields. Experience should include a minimum of one year providing direct service to underserved and marginalized communities. Excellent understanding of the criminal justice system as it relates to prosecution of traffickers, survivor protection laws, confidentiality and case management principles.
</li><li>Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.
</li><li>Compassion towards and understanding of unique needs of survivors of trafficking, especially children and their respective backgrounds.
</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of October 2000, accompanying regulations, reauthorizations and related policies concerning trafficking.
</li><li>Excellent organizational and case-file document management skills including the handling of sensitive, confidential and criminal documents.
</li><li>Working knowledge of local legal providers, social services, public benefits, community organizations, health care systems, and related human services in the Sacramento and Bay Area strongly preferred.
</li><li>Must be able to assist clients solve difficult problems, trauma and emergencies under pressure and crisis.
</li><li>Must be able to consistently work towards self-sufficiency with all clients.
</li><li>Proven ability to contribute both independently and as a key team member.
</li><li>Fluency in written and spoken English required. Fluency in written and spoken Mandarin strongly preferred.
</li><li>Reliable transportation and a valid driver&rsquo;s license required; willingness to transport clients strongly preferred as well as various supplies.
</li><li>We strongly encourage survivors of trafficking to apply. Your lived experience is valued and can bring unique insight and strength to this role.
</li></ul>Working Environment:
<ul><li>Standard office environment
</li><li>Field travel to community events and meetings to retain community partnerships
</li><li>Client shelter/house-calls and visits
</li><li>Client accompaniment when deemed necessary and appropriate
</li><li>Various travel locations deemed necessary for clients support
</li></ul>Compensation: ( Pay Range: $26 - $27 ) 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. 
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct . Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding , Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
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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 &amp; 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.
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.</div>

Anti-Trafficking Caseworker (Mandarin Speaking)

<div>The 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, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
BACKGROUND
RAI serves clients and communities through a diverse portfolio of programs aimed at five core outcomes: Health, Safety, Economic Empowerment, Education, and Power. RAI&rsquo;s Education &amp; Youth work seeks to ensure children and youth are supported to overcome the challenges to their well-being, learning, and development wrought by forced migration, and gain the skills and knowledge to achieve their goals. This is accomplished through collaboration with affected communities, direct programs and services, training and technical assistance with formal and non-formal education systems and providers, and formal and informal partnerships.
RAI&rsquo;s Learning and Impact department provides thought and practice leadership and training and technical assistance that helps IRC and partners grow and sustain high quality, evidence-based, impactful, and cost-effective programs. The Consultant will work with the Education &amp; Youth team.
SCOPE OF WORK
The Program Officer (PO) will advance strategy development and key projects to increase the reach, impact, and influence of RAI Education &amp; Youth programming that supports newcomer language learners and Students with Limited and/or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE). The PO will manage two key projects: 1) a project to transition IRC&rsquo;s tutor training curriculum online; 2) a project to market and disseminate IRC education products developed for the New Jersey Office for Refugees (including e-courses, toolkits, etc.) and promote their use within and beyond New Jersey. Additionally, the PO will be a key driver of improving the knowledge management, dissemination, and promotion of the RAI Education &amp; Youth technical support materials within the network and strategies and guidance for offices on promoting RAI Education &amp; Youth work with relevant stakeholders in the U.S. and Europe.
The PO will draw their strong project management skills, deep subject matter expertise, and design and marketing skills to coordinate the project teams and liaise with stakeholders to achieve deliverables. The PO reports to the Senior Technical Advisor (STA) for Education &amp; Youth.
MAJOR REPONSIBILITIES
Strategy and Project Management
<ul><li>Lead the development of promotion and impact strategies for RAI Education &amp; Youth Signature Programs
</li><li>Develop and own workplans and coordinate team members to meet deliverables according to project timelines
</li><li>Track progress and results against workplans, flag challenges and engage with team members to problem-solve and course-correct
</li><li>Plan and coordinate team and working group meetings
</li><li>Write and disseminate project updates, announcements, and other communications; manage project Teams channels
</li><li>Prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders
</li><li>Communicate regularly with IRC offices and specific project stakeholders to sustain relationships and project management
</li></ul>Project Activities Coordination &amp; Implementation
<ul><li>Conduct research to inform projects, e.g. market research, needs assessments, desk reviews
</li><li>Coordinate and/or develop marketing and dissemination materials with support from Learning &amp; Impact project team members
</li><li>Plan and coordinate internal and external dissemination events and learning opportunities, coordinating speakers/facilitators, logistics, procurement, and communications
</li><li>Write and disseminate strategic communications
</li><li>Support implementation of project Monitoring &amp; Evaluation plans
</li></ul>Technical support
<ul><li>Develop strategies and guidance materials to enhance promotion and impact of IRC&rsquo;s common and Signature Programs, including Healing Classrooms, tutoring, Newcomer Youth Summer Academies, etc.
</li><li>Develop and update dissemination materials to support adaptation, replication, implementation, and promotion of RAI Education &amp; Youth Signature Programs
</li><li>Research and share information related to business development for RAI Education &amp; Youth programming
</li><li>Provide targeted training and technical assistance to IRC offices and project partners related to marketing, dissemination, and promotion of their/IRC&rsquo;s Education &amp; Youth work
</li></ul>Internal and External Relations
<ul><li>Participate in regular organization, unit, and team meetings and trainings
</li><li>Maintain up to date records in team tracking logs
</li><li>Contribute to internal communication and coordination efforts around organizational priorities
</li><li>Represent the RAI Education &amp; Youth technical unit in internal working groups and external forums
</li></ul>KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Position reports to: Senior Technical Advisor, Education &amp; Youth
Collaboration with: The PO maintains close working relationships with all the members of RAI&rsquo;s Safety, Health, and Education unit. The PO liaises with members of the Learning &amp; Impact department, and maintains strong relationships with program staff in the field.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
<ul><li>6+ years of Education-related work experience, including with forcibly displaced populations and state and local education systems and out-of-school time programs
</li><li>Minimum of three years&rsquo; experience managing complex projects with remote teams and multiple stakeholders
</li><li>Extensive experience in promotion/marketing/dissemination and strategic communications related to education-related products and programs, including market research
</li><li>Experience producing e-courses and other virtual and/or information services
</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills
</li><li>Strong copyediting skills and attention to detail
</li><li>Strong design skills and proficiency using graphic design applications (e.g. Canva, Adobe In-Design)
</li><li>Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time.
</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate and work remotely
</li><li>Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite and command of databases and platforms.
</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required. Master&rsquo;s degree in Education preferred.
</li></ul><ul><li>Fluent in written and spoken English
</li></ul>WORKING ENVIRONMENT
<ul><li>Standard office working environment.
</li><li>Occasional travel required.
</li></ul>Compensation: (Pay Range: $75,000 - $95,000) 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. 
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct . Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding , Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
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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.
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 &amp; 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.
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.
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Program Officer, Education Promotion & Impact

<div>The 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, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
The Purpose of the Role
The Program Development Advisor (PDA), Asia will support country programs to pursue funding opportunities in line with IRC&rsquo;s Business Development Strategy. Support will include all phases of the business development process, from opportunity identification to contract signature, including pre-positioning, partnerships building, proposal development, and due diligence phases. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of working on new funding opportunities in humanitarian and international development with a range of multilateral and bilateral donors (US Department of State, FCDO, EU and DG ECHO, GFFO, BMZ, Sida, SDC, World Bank, etc.), as well as experience collaborating with local partner organisations.
The PDA will support business development for institutional donors in the IRC&rsquo;s Asia region, which comprises programs in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Pakistan, Thailand. Candidates who are from these countries and/or have significant experience in the region are strongly encouraged to apply.
Scope and Authority
This position does not have any line management responsibilities.
Key Working Relationships
Reports to the Director, Awards Management, Asia. Works closely with all Regional Program and Award Support team members, the Asia Regional Team and Country Programs, the Global Business Development team and across all other teams within Awards Management Unit, Crisis Response Recovery and Development Department, External, Global Supply Chain, Finance, Office of General Counsel, Technical Excellence, and other key departments within IRC. Donor and partner point of contact, as applicable.
KEY ACCOUNTABLITIES
Planning and Strategic Leadership (10%)
<ul><li>Collaborate with country teams to proactively identify and address their priorities and support needs in BD.
</li><li>Collaborate with other AMU pillars to gather donor intel through desk research to identify funding leads and analyze resource mobilization trends in the region.
</li><li>Support country offices with Donor engagement and intel sharing for positioning; prepare for and participate in Donor calls as needed.
</li><li>Collaborate with country offices to successfully position for new funding opportunities by leading or assisting in the identification, tracking, and updating of new business opportunities across a variety of technical sectors and donors.
</li><li>Lead or support pre-positioning for specific opportunities, including facilitating technical brainstorming, partner and competitor landscape analysis and win theme sessions with technical and country staff
</li></ul>End to End Program Development (70%)
<ul><li>Support the full proposal lifecycle including sharing initial assessment of new opportunities, supporting Go/No Go processes, preparing, and sharing templates and timelines, ensuring adherence to deadlines, supporting recruitment, assisting in reviewing budgets, ensuring document completion, organizing meetings, and compiling notes, and drafting and proofreading proposal sections.
</li><li>Facilitate the identification of consultants, partners and other proposal development support as needed in collaboration with the country team.
</li><li>Collaborate with technical units, country offices, and other colleagues to support conceptualization of winning proposal and bid designs for new project activities and/or amendments to current projects.
</li><li>Provide quality assurance and quality compliance support on proposals. Ensure responsiveness to and compliance with solicitation documents and with IRC&rsquo;s requirements.
</li><li>Support coordination, communication, and inputs from consortium partners in accordance with donor and IRC processes.
</li><li>Coordinate and support regional reviews and approvals of proposal packages depending on country and regional needs.
</li><li>Review agreements to ensure accurateness and highlight key compliance requirements, in coordination with post-award, compliance and country grants teams and support in award negotiation as required.
</li><li>Maintain complete and accurate electronic files, including final submission packages and internal trackers.
</li><li>Deploy to country offices to lead on proposal development as needed
</li></ul>Donor and Partner Engagement (5%)
<ul><li>In line with IRC&rsquo;s Partnership Ambition, and in collaboration with regional Partnerships teams, contribute to increasing the volume and equity of IRC's work with local and regional partners (with a focus on women-led national organizations) by coordinating support to country offices in identifying partnership opportunities, identifying strong partners, and finalizing teaming arrangements.
</li><li>Coordinate regional and country-level inputs to donor meetings, conferences and communications as needed.
</li><li>Represent IRC externally to donors, peers, and partners.
</li></ul>Capacity Building and Training: (10%)
<ul><li>Contribute to developing, updating, and delivering business development related training for the region.
</li><li>Facilitate internal post-submission debrief sessions, (i.e., After Action Reviews) with country teams, technical units, regional team, and other relevant stakeholders to collect lessons learned.
</li><li>Collaborate with HBDs and other stakeholders to ensure internal knowledge management, share lessons learned and ensure they are incorporated into future proposals
</li><li>Support in recruiting, onboarding, and training of new grants and partnerships team members.
</li></ul>Other Responsibilities (5%)
<ul><li>Contribute to AMU and regional strategic priorities and initiatives.
</li><li>Support with translation to regional or donor languages when necessary
</li><li>Participate in special projects as needed and other tasks as assigned.
</li></ul>PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications :
<ul><li>Experience in developing and supporting humanitarian and development proposals for NGOs.**
</li><li>Experience with strategies and proposal processes of key government/statutory donors &ndash; US, UK, EU, German, Scandinavian, Australia, etc. Experience with other donors &ndash; World Bank, Asia Development Bank, and Gulf donors &ndash; highly desirable. **
</li><li>Experience in collaborating with and supporting national and community-based partners.
</li><li>Experience in proposal budgeting.
</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively collaborate across a variety of relationships in a multicultural environment.
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to collaborate equally effectively with colleagues in remote and diverse teams, including as team leader for proposals.
</li><li>Clear, compelling writing skills.**
</li><li>Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
</li><li>Ability to travel internationally (approximately 20% of time).**
</li><li>Fluency in English.**
</li></ul>RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The recruitment process for this role will be as follows:
<ul><li>screening call online
</li><li>first round panel interview online (with written assessment)
</li>second round panel interview online 
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</li></ul>PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct . Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding , Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
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Program Development Advisor

<div><div><div><div>Posted date</div> <div>23rd November, 2025</div> <div>Last date to apply</div> <div>8th December, 2025</div>
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<div><div>Country</div> <div>Pakistan</div> <div>Locations</div> <div>Islamabad</div>
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<div><div>Category</div> <div>Tender</div></div></div></div><div></div>
 <div>Apply By:

 Bidder shall submit sealed bids addressed to the (Procurement Committee, at IRC Country Office Building # 2, Plot No. 270, Service Road North I-9/3, Islamabad-Pakistan by December 08, 2025, 5:00 PM).</div>

Master Service Agreement (MSA) for Group Health Insurance Services