Senior Economic Empowerment Manager

International Rescue Committee; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The International Rescue Committee in Phoenix seeks a Sr. Economic Empowerment Manager to oversee grants, contracts, and workforce development programs across the Economic Empowerment department, including RCA and One-Stop Operator initiatives.

You will supervise program managers, ensure donor compliance, manage budgets, build partnerships, and lead strategic program growth in collaboration with office leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related program management experience including staff management, program development, and monitoring/evaluation.
• Fundraising and grant writing experience.
• Experience overseeing multiple programs and program managers; familiarity with RCA/ADES/workforce system operations is a plus.
• Ability to lead across cultures and stakeholders with strong diplomacy and networking.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, compliance, and completion of Economic Empowerment grants and contracts.
• Oversee grant proposals and reports for department.
• Supervise service provision with QA and donor compliance.
• Manage department budget and control costs within allocations.
• Provide strategic direction for RCA and One-Stop Operator programs; ensure timely, compliant delivery of benefits/system integration.

Skills

Analytical skills

Training skills

Written and oral communication

Organized self-starter

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

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 Sr. Economic Empowerment Manager coordinates the development, implementation, and completion of all grants, contracts and activities related to the Economic Empowerment department, including workforce development, small business development, financial capabilities, and career pathways programming. The Sr. Manager provides direct oversight of the Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) program and the One-Stop Operator program, supervising the RCA Program Manager and the One-Stop Operator Project Manager to ensure both programs are administered in compliance with donor, state, and federal requirements. The Sr. Manager also leads the ongoing development and long-term sustainability of workforce development and career pathways programming. Responsibilities include supervision of department staff to ensure program compliance across all Economic Empowerment programming.

Responsibilities

• Effectively lead the development, implementation, compliance, and completion of Economic Empowerment grants and contracts.
• Responsible for the development of grant proposals and reports related to all areas of contracts and grants within the department.
• Supervise the provision of services through regular and systematic case file reviews, and quality assurance protocols including data QA to ensure compliance with donor requirements and provision of quality services.
• Lead all aspects of department program budget and manage expenses to ensure costs are maintained within allocated budgets.
• Provide oversight and strategic direction for the Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) program, supervising the RCA Program Manager to ensure timely, compliant delivery of cash assistance benefits to eligible refugee and new American clients in accordance with Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES) and federal guidelines.
• Provide oversight and strategic direction for the One-Stop Operator program, supervising the One-Stop Operator Project Manager to ensure integration of workforce development services across system partners and compliance with federal and local workforce standards.
• Lead the development and long-term sustainability of workforce development and career pathways programming, including building new pathways, employer and community partnerships, and funding streams to support program growth.

Staff Supervision And Other Responsibilities

• Directly supervise the RCA Program Manager and the One-Stop Operator Project Manager, in addition to other Economic Empowerment department staff, ensuring each program area is well-led, compliant, and resourced.
• Participate as an active member of the office leadership team and relevant internal and external groups.
• Lead the team members; 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. Build community partnerships and Lead local outreach to small businesses.
• Facilitate interdepartmental communication and information sharing for monthly newsletters, program reports, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• University degree (four year, B.A.) required; advanced degree in related field preferred.
• 5+ years of related program management experience including staff management, program development, and monitoring and evaluation.
• Previous fundraising and grant writing experience.
• Experience overseeing multiple concurrent programs and program managers preferred; familiarity with Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA)/ADES requirements and workforce system operations (e.g., WIOA, One-Stop/American Job Center models) is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated ability to promote an organizational culture that reflects IRC's core values of service, accountability, integrity, and equality. Ability to lead through the true collaboration of individuals from many cultures with a great variety of skills and perspectives.
• Strong analytical and training skills; excellent 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 effectively manage internal and external relationships, including community stakeholders and donors.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written. Proficiency in a second language is desirable.
• Demonstrated proficiency in working with MS Office applications, with a strong command of Excel.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a personal, insured vehicle.
• Must possess or be eligible to receive an Arizona fingerprint clearance card.

Working Environment

• 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.

Compensation

($69,939.00 - $92,500.00/annually). 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.

Benefits

IRC offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Highlights include 10 paid sick leave, 10 U.S. holidays, 20-25 generous paid time off based on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163/month, dental starting at $6.50/month, and vision starting at $5/month, flexible spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care, and commuter), a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match (immediate vesting) along with a non-elective employer contribution based on age and years of service (3-year vesting), disability and life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.

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.