This role is open to current IRC employees Only.

The IRC has a focus on narrowing the gender gap in humanitarian aid and ensuring that we contribute to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in both our programs and operations by working to establish a context where our clients (including those from minority groups) enjoy the same rights and opportunities as well as equal access to services. The IRC also has a strong commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive culture, where safeguarding is upheld in our workplace and programs. We are determined to protect our clients and staff from safeguarding violations through prevention and, where misconduct is alleged, to address it without fear or favor.

Job Overview:  The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is implementing a program titled "Improving Food Security and Climate Resilience in Disaster-Affected Households and Communities" in the Amhara and Oromia Regions of Ethiopia. This project, funded by a multi-donor grant from the Swedish Embassy, the Norwegian Embassy, and other potential donors, is led by a consortium comprising Action Against Hunger (ACF), the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), the IRC, and other local partners. The project aims to enhance food security and climate resilience among disaster-affected communities and households in targeted woredas through integrated interventions addressing both immediate needs and long-term sustainability.  The main objective of the Economic Recovery and Market Systems (ERMS) is to increase access to food, and disposable income and facilitate livelihood protection and early recovery for drought and flood-affected households. 

Major Responsibilities: 

Key Areas of Accountability With support from the IRC Economic recovery development unit, the ERD program manager shall: Represent the field office with partners, government officials, UN agencies, Donors, and other NGO staff at field base level as appropriate. Represents IRC to relevant partners at the project staff  Leads the implementation of project activities with internal staff, line offices, the donor and the community, and partners through capacity sharing,  and project reporting. Budget management: follow up and coordinate the project plan versus accomplishment. The program requires technical knowledge and experience in resilience and livelihoods program. Program Management & Quality Assurance: Ensure the effective operationalization of IRC’s livelihood and economic recovery programs, aligning program priorities and standards with context-specific needs, gaps, and emerging challenges on the ground.Oversee the implementation of livelihood programs in the intervention area ensuring alignment with IRC’s strategic objectives. - Manage the project (s) interventions and follow technical standards for implementation of cash and voucher assistance, cash for work, food security, climate-resilient livelihoods, workforce development, financial inclusion, and market systems development. Ensure program quality through monitoring, evaluation, learning, and adaptive management, adhering to IRC’s frameworks and sectoral standards. - Develop and implement work plans, ensuring projects meet targets, budgets, and donor compliance. - Ensure safeguarding policy is understood and followed in the delivery program.Leadership & Integration in Recovery and Resilience Programming:Technical Guidance & Capacity Building: Provide guidance and training on climate-smart livelihoods, natural resource management, peacebuilding, and community engagement to partners, communities, and staff.Market Systems & Climate Resilience: Support IRC teams and partners with market systems development, climate resilience strategies, and inclusive workforce initiatives.Innovation & Collaboration: Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the livelihoods team and partners and represent IRC in coordination activities, including clusters and livelihood working group meetings.Program Integration: Integrate livelihoods programming with Health, Protection, Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE), and Education initiatives.Inclusive Program Delivery: Ensure programs address the needs of children, youth, and people with disabilities (PWD).Gender & Community Needs: Address community needs and gender issues, promoting full participation of women and fostering peace.Reporting & Analysis: Provide strong narrative reporting, financial accounting, and clear context analysis in donor and internal reports.Integrity: Honest encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates the highest levels of integrity. Equal Opportunities: The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the IRC Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures. Overall: Working to the best of your ability and demonstrating high levels of dedication to IRC and our vision, mission, and values to ensure the objectives of your role and the country programs are met. Ensure the effective and efficient use of all IRC resources in order to keep costs low and ensure safety in the workplace. Safeguarding Responsibilities: - Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion, and cohesion in IRC [team/office].Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue, and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies

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