Job Overview
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 scenarios.
Responsibilities encompass conducting swift evaluations, initiating programs, crafting strategic frameworks, preparing proposals, providing technical guidance, recruiting and supervising staff, overseeing financial allocations, ensuring adherence to grant requirements, and fostering relationships with local partners.
The ideal candidate will exhibit a proven ability to operate autonomously in high-pressure settings while delivering innovative and adaptable design solutions for women’s protection initiatives and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) response programs in humanitarian environments.
Oversee a comprehensive range of critical tasks, ensuring efficient and effective execution of all operational duties. Direct and manage key responsibilities, including the planning, coordination, and implementation of strategies to achieve organizational goals. Serve as a primary point of accountability for performance outcomes, ensuring adherence to established standards and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align efforts and optimize resource allocation. Provide leadership and guidance to team members, fostering a productive and cohesive work environment. Monitor progress and performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed. Maintain open communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment on project objectives.
Context evaluation:
Upon identifying an emergency situation, assess and prioritize regions based on their most critical impact, urgent needs, and potential emerging protection risks affecting women and girls.
Perform ongoing stakeholder analysis by regularly evaluating the current actor mapping to pinpoint critical stakeholders and foster strategic partnerships aimed at enhancing the delivery of gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response services.
Conduct comprehensive multisector needs assessments, designing and implementing tailored methodologies to identify critical gaps and priorities across diverse sectors.
Designing and overseeing programs involves strategic planning, implementation, and continuous evaluation to ensure alignment with organizational objectives. This role requires meticulous coordination of resources, stakeholders, and timelines to deliver measurable outcomes. Responsibilities include defining program scope, establishing clear metrics for success, and mitigating risks through proactive management. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential to guide teams, foster collaboration, and maintain accountability throughout the program lifecycle.
Offer strategic leadership and technical oversight to guide IRC’s WPE response, ensuring alignment with the response strategy and emergency objectives while upholding program excellence and adherence to IRC’s established standards and methodologies.
Lead and oversee the establishment, execution, and facilitation of emergency Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE) initiatives, encompassing GBV case management, secure spaces for women and girls, as well as GBV prevention and risk mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with prospective partners to design a WPE strategy that effectively addresses identified GBV risks and needs, including formulating a problem statement, defining response modalities, sequencing activities, and determining necessary resources.
Working alongside response leadership and technical coordinators, assist in developing a comprehensive emergency response strategy that aligns with and enhances the efforts of partners. Foster impactful and equitable Women, Peace, and Equality (WPE) partnerships with community-based and national gender-based violence (GBV) stakeholders, prioritizing collaboration with women-led organizations and women’s rights networks.
Lead the development and execution of RACE (RISE) and Protection initiatives, encompassing Social Work in Emergencies, Community Risk Mitigation Activities, MHPSS, case management referrals, Cash for Protection, and material assistance, ensuring strict adherence to emergency response priorities and established standards. Develop and implement community-driven risk mitigation and capacity-building programs, including training on protection mainstreaming, outbreak adaptation, safeguarding protocols, Psychological First Aid, infection prevention and control measures, and referral pathways, while fostering community-led protection efforts in challenging outbreak and insecure environments.
Engage collaboratively with child protection, PRO, and other sector colleagues to identify and mitigate risks of gender-based violence (GBV), ensuring seamless linkages between programs and the integration of best practices in protection initiatives.
Through thoughtful program design, robust team capabilities, and positive behavioral standards, guarantee that clients—particularly women and girls of all backgrounds—are actively involved in shaping and executing IRC programs, ensuring their participation is both impactful and secure.
Design and implement innovative technical tools and methodologies, or modify existing ones, to effectively address operational challenges. Provide tailored solutions that streamline response initiation and enhance the efficiency of day-to-day activities.
Provide assistance to emergency WPE staff in executing and overseeing work plans, ensuring activities align with the commitments IRC has made to both donors and the community.
Oversee IRC’s partnership engagements by fostering collaborative design processes, maintaining consistent communication, and evaluating project outcomes to ensure alignment with program goals.
Design and establish robust monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks to systematically track performance and generate insightful analyses. These systems should facilitate consistent data collection, reporting, and evaluation to enhance program outcomes and overall efficiency.
Deliver a thorough handover to the successor, guaranteeing the complete transfer of all pertinent documentation, program data, and staff performance records.
Responsibilities encompass overseeing grant funding allocation, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and managing the fiscal aspects of awarded grants. This role involves meticulous budget tracking, accurate financial reporting, and adherence to grant-specific terms and conditions. Additionally, the position requires coordination with stakeholders to align financial resources with program objectives while maintaining transparency and accountability in all financial transactions.
Manage emergency grant and program execution by overseeing recruitment and staff training, developing comprehensive work plans, planning procurement and inventory strategies, managing budgets, and designing monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
Craft comprehensive technical proposals and reports in collaboration with pertinent program personnel, ensuring full compliance with established IRC and donor specifications.
Collaborate closely with IRC grants and finance team members to finalize proposals and address any supplemental information requests.
Oversee and lead a team of staff members, ensuring efficient operations and adherence to company policies. Develop and implement training programs to enhance team performance and productivity. Monitor staff performance, provide constructive feedback, and address any issues or conflicts promptly. Foster a positive work environment that encourages collaboration, engagement, and professional growth. Maintain open communication channels to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
Recruit, integrate, and oversee emergency WPE personnel, while delivering continuous training and focused capacity enhancement initiatives. These efforts encompass technical mentorship, on-site coaching and supervision, and structured development plans aimed at strengthening both technical and managerial competencies.
Ensure strict adherence to and comprehensive understanding of the IRC Code of Conduct, as well as policies concerning Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Child Safeguarding among new WPE staff. Facilitate awareness and secure, confidential access to reporting mechanisms and support services for both staff and communities.
Foster collaborative and professional relationships with colleagues, cultivating a cohesive team environment while offering direction and support to empower staff in fulfilling their roles effectively.
The role involves managing coordination efforts and serving as a representative for the organization, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across various stakeholders and departments.
To proactively cultivate and sustain productive partnerships with essential stakeholders—such as donors, governmental representatives, UN entities, international and local NGOs, and other pertinent organizations—is a core responsibility of this role.
Regularly participate in emergency gender-based violence (GBV) coordination and task force meetings at relevant levels to ensure the integration of IRC’s field priorities into discussions and decision-making processes.
Advocate for the integration and standardization of gender-based violence (GBV) programming at the operational level by elevating women’s protection issues and challenges to appropriate forums, thereby influencing the establishment of policies and procedures that enhance systematic implementation and coordination in the field.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our dynamic team in a demanding role that requires exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of relevant experience in [specific field, if applicable] and a proven ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. Proficiency in [specific software/tools] is essential, along with strong written and verbal communication abilities. Additional requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in [relevant field] or equivalent work experience, as well as the capacity to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. The successful applicant will be responsible for [list key responsibilities concisely], while ensuring adherence to company policies and industry standards.
A master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences, or a related discipline—or an equivalent level of professional experience—is required.
A minimum of five years of professional experience in GBV response programming at the Coordinator level or higher is essential, along with a demonstrated ability to oversee multi-donor portfolios in acute emergency response, program initiation, and project start-up.
Demonstrated expertise in overseeing RACE initiatives within emergency or outbreak contexts, adept at crafting community engagement frameworks, addressing local perceptions and information demands, and facilitating integrated RACE coordination across health, WASH, and protection domains.
Proficiency in IRC systems and familiarity with its operational frameworks are highly desirable qualifications for this role.
Proficiency in essential donor regulations, including those set by UNHCR, FCDO, BPRM, and ECHO, is required for this role.
Professional experience collaborating with United Nations entities, donor organizations, international non-governmental organizations, and other humanitarian stakeholders is required.
With a proven track record in leading teams, developing staff capabilities, designing strategic initiatives, and overseeing financial planning, the ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise to this role. Experience in guiding personnel, enhancing workforce skills, crafting impactful projects, and managing budgets effectively is essential.
Proven ability to successfully develop and implement programs and/or operations in fast-paced, dynamic settings is essential, with a strong emphasis on leadership and effective team management.
Demonstrated proficiency in communication, writing, and editing, with a strong aptitude for crafting and refining grant proposals and reports.
Maintain a flexible and dependable work approach within resource-constrained and dynamic conditions, delivering consistent performance while adapting to evolving priorities. Exhibit strong collaborative skills and thrive in diverse, multicultural team settings to foster an inclusive and productive work environment.
Strong proficiency in digital tools is required, including advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email/internet applications.
Proficiency in English is essential, along with exceptional verbal and written communication abilities. Familiarity with French and/or Arabic is highly advantageous.
Qualifications
MBA/MSc/MA , PhD/Fellowship
Experience Required
5 years
