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The Emergency Women’s Protection and Empowerment Coordinator for Global Surge oversees the implementation of Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE) initiatives within urgent humanitarian crisis responses.
This role may encompass conducting swift evaluations, initiating programs, formulating strategic approaches, drafting proposals, providing technical guidance, recruiting and overseeing staff, managing budgets, ensuring adherence to grant requirements, and fostering relationships with local partners.
A strong candidate will possess a proven ability to operate autonomously within high-pressure settings while delivering innovative and adaptable design solutions for women’s protection and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) response initiatives in humanitarian environments.
Oversee and execute key operational duties to ensure optimal performance and alignment with organizational objectives. Lead and coordinate team efforts to achieve project milestones and deliverables. Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance efficiency, productivity, and overall workflow. Monitor progress, analyze outcomes, and make data-driven adjustments to improve processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster innovation, resolve challenges, and maintain high standards of quality. Ensure compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and best practices while upholding accountability at all levels. Serve as a liaison between leadership and operational staff to facilitate clear communication and streamline decision-making.
Context assessment involves scrutinizing the prevailing conditions, influences, and variables that shape the operational landscape. This process requires a meticulous analysis of internal and external factors, such as market trends, organizational capabilities, and competitive dynamics, to ascertain potential opportunities and threats. By evaluating these elements, the organization can align its strategies with the existing environment, ensuring informed decision-making and sustained growth.
Upon identifying an emergency, assess and prioritize regions exhibiting the most severe consequences, critical needs, and escalating protection risks specifically affecting women and girls.
Conduct thorough stakeholder analysis by regularly evaluating existing actor mapping to pinpoint critical stakeholders and foster strategic partnerships aimed at enhancing the delivery of gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response services.
Perform comprehensive assessments of needs across multiple sectors with meticulous design and execution.
Design and oversee program initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment with organizational objectives and efficient resource utilization. Manage program development from conception through execution, coordinating cross-functional teams, monitoring progress, and mitigating risks to deliver measurable outcomes. Establish clear governance structures, define key milestones, and maintain accountability to drive successful implementation and continuous improvement.
Offer strategic guidance, leadership, and comprehensive technical oversight to IRC’s WPE response, ensuring alignment with the response strategy and emergency outcomes while maintaining high program quality and adherence to IRC’s established standards and methodologies.
Lead and oversee the establishment, execution, and integration of emergency WPE initiatives, with a focus on GBV case management, women and girls’ safe spaces, as well as GBV prevention and risk mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with prospective partners to craft a WPE strategy that addresses identified GBV risks and needs, including a clear problem statement, response modalities, activity sequencing, and necessary resources.
In partnership with response leadership and technical coordinators, contribute to the development of a comprehensive emergency response strategy that aligns with complementary partner efforts and reinforces IRC’s support. Foster impactful and equitable women, peace, and equality (WPE) partnerships with community-based and national gender-based violence (GBV) actors, prioritizing collaboration with women-led and women’s rights organizations and networks.
Lead the adaptation and execution of RACE (RISE) and Protection interventions, such as Social Work in Emergencies, Community Risk Mitigation initiatives, MHPSS, case management referrals, Cash for Protection, and material assistance, ensuring they align with emergency response priorities and established standards. Develop and implement community-based risk mitigation and capacity-building programs, including training on protection mainstreaming, outbreak adaptation, safeguarding protocols, Psychological First Aid, infection prevention and control, and referral pathways, while promoting community-led protection initiatives in challenging outbreak and insecure environments.
You will collaborate with colleagues across departments, including child protection, PRO, and other sector teams, to proactively identify and mitigate risks of gender-based violence (GBV). By fostering strong linkages between programs and integrating protection best practices, you will contribute to a cohesive and effective approach to safeguarding vulnerable groups.
Through strategic program design, practice, and team capacity-building, guarantee that clients—particularly women and girls across all identities—are actively involved in shaping and executing IRC initiatives, while ensuring their access to services and programs is both significant and secure.
Innovate and refine technical tools and methodologies, crafting tailored solutions to address operational challenges, thereby accelerating response initiation and streamlining ongoing execution.
Skilled professionals are needed to assist emergency WPE staff in executing and overseeing work plans, guaranteeing that all activities align with the commitments IRC has made to donors and the affected community.
IRC’s partnership management involves ensuring collaborative design, consistent communication, and continual evaluation of project outcomes to meet program goals.
Design and establish robust monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems to facilitate accurate, consistent reporting and data analysis, ultimately enhancing program effectiveness and overall quality.
Deliver a thorough handover to the successor, guaranteeing the complete transfer of all pertinent documentation, program data, and staff performance records.
Overseeing the allocation, tracking, and accountability of grants and financial resources, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and organizational policies, while maintaining accurate records and reporting mechanisms to support transparent and efficient financial stewardship.
Manage emergency grant and program initiatives by overseeing recruitment and training efforts, developing detailed work plans, strategically planning procurement and inventory, managing budgets, and establishing robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
Craft compelling technical proposals and reports in collaboration with pertinent program personnel, ensuring alignment with IRC standards and donor specifications.
Work collaboratively with IRC grants and finance teams to finalize proposals and address any requests for supplementary information.
Oversee and lead a team of professionals to ensure optimal performance and productivity, fostering a collaborative and motivating work environment. Develop and implement effective staffing strategies, including recruitment, training, and development initiatives, to meet organizational goals. Monitor employee performance, provide constructive feedback, and address any issues or concerns promptly to maintain high standards of efficiency and engagement.
Recruit, integrate, and lead emergency WPE personnel, while delivering continuous professional development and strategic skill enhancement through tailored training initiatives. These efforts encompass technical mentorship, hands-on coaching, direct supervision, and structured capacity-building programs focused on both technical expertise and leadership competencies.
Ensure strict adherence to and facilitate a thorough understanding of the IRC Code of Conduct, as well as policies addressing Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Child Safeguarding among new WPE staff. This responsibility also entails guaranteeing that staff and community members are informed about reporting mechanisms and support services, while ensuring these avenues are safe, confidential, and readily accessible.
Foster collaborative and professional interactions with team members, cultivating a cohesive and motivated team environment while offering clear oversight and mentorship to empower staff in fulfilling their roles effectively.
Coordination and representation are crucial aspects of this role, requiring effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and progress. The position demands strong interpersonal skills to liaise between departments and represent the organization at industry events, meetings, and conferences with professionalism and confidence.
Build and sustain robust professional relationships with critical stakeholders, such as donors, government representatives, UN entities, international and local NGOs, and other pertinent organizations.
Frequently participate in emergency GBV coordination and task force meetings at relevant levels to ensure field-based IRC priorities are effectively represented and integrated into discussions.
Advocate for the integration of women’s protection issues and challenges into pertinent discussions to promote standards and procedures that formalize the implementation and coordination of gender-based violence (GBV) programming at the operational level.
Seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team, the ideal candidate must possess a minimum of five years in a similar role, with a proven track record in project management and team leadership. Proficiency in industry-standard software and tools, along with exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, is essential. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are required to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. The position demands a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, though an advanced degree is preferred. Additionally, familiarity with regulatory compliance and risk management principles is highly advantageous.
A master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience, is required.
Minimum five years of hands-on experience in GBV response programming at the Coordinator level or higher is essential, supported by a strong history of overseeing multi-donor portfolios in contexts of acute emergency response, program initiation, and project launch.
Experienced in spearheading RACE initiatives within emergency or outbreak response contexts, with a strong capacity to develop community engagement frameworks, address public perceptions and information gaps, and oversee cross-sectoral RACE efforts spanning health, WASH, and protection domains.
Proficiency in IRC and a solid grasp of its frameworks and operational workflows are highly advantageous.
Possesses comprehensive knowledge of essential donor regulations, including those stipulated by UNHCR, FCDO, BPRM, and ECHO.
Professionals with a proven track record of collaboration and coordination in engagements with the United Nations, donor organizations, international non-governmental organizations, and other key humanitarian stakeholders are strongly encouraged to apply. The role requires demonstrated experience in facilitating partnerships, aligning initiatives, and ensuring effective communication among diverse humanitarian actors to enhance collective impact and response efforts.
Experienced in leading and mentoring teams, developing staff capabilities, designing projects, and overseeing financial resources effectively.
Proven ability to successfully develop and implement programs and/or operations in fast-paced, dynamic settings. Strong leadership and team management capabilities are essential.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, along with strong editing abilities, specifically demonstrated through the creation and refinement of grant proposals and reports.
Maintains a flexible yet disciplined approach to work, demonstrating reliability amid constrained resources and shifting priorities. Exhibits strong collaboration skills and thrives in diverse, multicultural settings.
Proficient in digital literacy with strong competency in utilizing MS Word, Excel, and email/internet applications.
Proficiency in English is essential, along with strong oral and written communication abilities. Candidates with working knowledge of French and/or Arabic will be given preference.
Qualifications
MBA/MSc/MA , PhD/Fellowship
Experience Required
5 years
