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/IRC Summary:

TheSyriacrisisisoftendescribedastheworsthumanitariancatastrophesincetheendoftheColdWar.Today,13.4 millionpeopleinSyria-morethanhalfofthecountry’spopulation-areinneedofhumanitarianassistancewithneeds increasinglybeingexacerbated byeconomicdecline.Of these,6.8million arerefugees andasylum-seekerswhohave fledthecountry.Thisisno short-termhumanitarianepisode.Thedevastatinghumanconsequencestohugenumbers ofpeoplewillendurefordecades.Thedestructionofrelationships,communities,livelihoods,homesand infrastructurewill take years torepair.

IRCisofferingarobusthumanitarianresponsetotheSyriacrisisarapidlyexpandingportfolio,supportedbymore than1000+staffinSyriaCountryProgram.IRCisundertakingprogramsinSyriaandtheneighboringcountriesof Turkey,Iraq,LebanonandJordaninthefieldsofhealth,childprotection,earlychildhooddevelopment,education, women’sprotectionandempowerment,non-fooditemsandfooddistribution,cashassistance,waterandsanitation, protectionandruleoflaw,andlivelihoodprogramming.Ourworkinthesechallengingsettingsgivesrisetosomeof themostpressingissuesfacingcontemporaryhumanitarianaction,includingquestionsofaccess,security,funding and coordination.

JobOverview/Summary:

WithdirectmanagementsupportfromtheIntegratedProtectionCoordinatorandsupportfromWPETechnical Advisor,theSr.Women’sProtectionandEmpowermentManagerplaysakeyroleinleadingprojectdevelopmentand implementation,providing technicalsupportandmentorshiptotheIRC’s WPE componentconsists of gender-based violencepreventionandresponsethroughsafespacesandothermodalities,integratedserviceswithhealthand economicrecoveryanddevelopment including remotemanagementofstaffandcapacitysharing withimplementing partnersinsideNorthwestSyria(NWS),andensuringthedeliveryofqualityprogramming.TheSr.WPEManagerwill beprimarilyresponsiblefortheestablishmentorstrengtheningofexistingdirectandpartner-ledserviceprovision. Theywillberesponsibletosuperviseandcoordinatethedirectimplementationandprojectswithimplementing partnersinthedifferentlocationsinNorthwestSyria.Moreover,theSr.WPEManagerwillalsosupporttheintegrated protectioncoordinatorinstrategicdecisionsforprogramsaswellasintegration/collaborationwithothersectors. 

Responsibilities:

• Technicaloversightandsupporttofield-levelimplementationofIRC’sandpartnersWPEdirect implementationprogramminginNorthwestSyria.NamelytheestablishmentandrunningofMobileWPE teams;WomenandGirlsSafeSpaces;capacitybuildingoflocalSyrianorganizationsonspecializedservice provisionincluding,butnotlimitedto,managementofprocurement,communityengagement,staff recruitment,andcapacitybuilding,activitydevelopment,andscheduling,developmentofGBVcase managementandPSScomponents
• Designinnovativeapproachestobuildthecapacityofpartnersincludingoperationalandtechnicalsupporton ongoingGBVcasemanagementservicesincluding but not limitedtostrengthening care forchildsurvivors
• ExplorenewareasofprogramminginNorthwestSyriatoensurethatwomenandgirls aresafeintheirhomes and communitiesand receivethrough directorpartnerimplementation
• Supportthe identificationof newpartnerstoexpandthe WPEprogramportfolio in NorthwestSyria DevelopmentandimplementationoftrainingandtechnicalsupporttomainstreamWPEstandardsacross NorthwestSyria response
• Supplytoanybusinessdevelopmentrequiredfortheprogram,includingdraftingconceptnotes,proposalsas requiredbythe IntegratedProtectionCoordinator
• LeadGBVemergencyresponseinareaswherenewdisplacementoccursinNorthwestSyriaincludingthe contingencyplanning andpreparedness
• Lead theintegrationofothersectorsin existingWPEprograms
• WorkcloselywithIRC’shealthprogramstostrengthenthehealthsectorresponsetoGBVincludingclinical careforsexual assaultsurvivors
• Supportprogramdesignincludingthedevelopmentofprojectnarrativesandbudget,anddevelopmentof qualitativeandquantitativereporting from insideSyria.
• SupporttheIntegratedProtectionCoordinatortoenhancecollaborationandharmonyacrossthe WPE,Child Protection (CP)andProtection andRuleofLaw(PRoL)programcomponentsto promoteintegration
• Leadinclusion(genderandpeoplewithdisability)mainstreaminginIRC’sHealthandEarlyRecoveryand Development (ERD)programs
• WorkwithIRCMonitoringteam,IPC,technicaladvisor,andpartnerorganizationstoensureasafe,survivor- centered, andconfidentialmechanismforcollectinginformationonprojectactivitiesis implemented.
• SupportthedesignofmonitoringandevaluationtoolsthatarecontextuallyappropriateandwillallowtheIRC to measuretheimpactofprogramming.
• Ensurethatallinternalandexternalreportingrequirementsare met andthatreportsareof highqualityand submitted ontime.
• Supportthetimelyinformation-sharing regarding challengesand needsatthe fieldlevel.
• RepresentIRC ininternalandexternalforums asneeded, including theGBVsub-Cluster.
• Assistinchippingintothedevelopmentof referral mechanismsincollaboration withIRCcoordinators, other NGOs,and theProtection cluster.

Staff Performance Management,Learning&Development

• Hire,supervise,andbuildthecapacityofteammembersinrelevanttechnicalandmanagementcompetencies.
• Develop andimplement remote management capacitybuilding approachestobuildtheteamsin Syria.
• Coach,train,superviseandmentordirect-reportstaff,includingcommunicatingclearexpectations,setting annualperformanceobjectives,providingregularandtimelypositiveandconstructiveperformancefeedback, and providingdocumentedsemi-annual performancereviews.
• Maintainopenandprofessionalrelationswithteammembers,promotingastrongteamspiritandproviding oversightand guidancetoenable stafftosuccessfullyperformin theirpositions.
• Approveandmanagetime,attendanceandleaverequeststoensureadequatedepartmentalcoverage; ensuremonthly, accuratetimesheetsubmission andcarry outprobationaryreviews.
• Holdmeetingswitheach directreportonaregular andpredictablebasis,minimallyonamonthlybasis.
• Provideameasurabledevelopmentplanincludingon-the-joblearningwiththeaimofstrengthening technical capacity,exchangingknowledgewithinthe teamandproviding guidanceoncareerpaths.
• Asrequired,identifystaffperformanceissuesandworkwithHumanResourcestodocumentandaddress thesein accordance with theNational StaffEmploymentPolicies.
• Maintainopenandprofessionalrelationswithteammembers,promotingastrongteamspiritandproviding oversightand guidancetoenable stafftosuccessfullyperformin theirpositions. Promoteandmonitorstaffcareandwell-being.Modelhealthywork-lifebalancepractices.
• Support appropriateinterventionsinresponsetoidentifiedstaffcareneedsofbothnationaland international staff.
• Lookforopportunitiestosupportstaffintheircareergrowth,whereappropriate.Aspartofsuccessionplan andnationalizationgoals,identify,trainanddevelopcapabilityandcapacityofnationalstafftosuccessfully transition roleandresponsibilities,by theendofassignment.

Required Experience/qualification/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in social scienceandlaw;politicalscience,socialwork,orrelatedfield.Advanceddegree preferred.
• Provenexperienceofwhichaminimumof 5 years of experience in the Protection field in with at least 3yearsisinamanageriallevelinaGBV/women’sprotection program
• ExperienceinNGOsispreferred
• Ideally,experiencewith GBVprevention andresponseprogramming in remote managementsettings
•  Demonstratedexperiencewith GBVcasemanagement
•  Demonstrated understanding ofgender-sensitive&progressiveprogramming andprotectionmainstreaming demonstratedunderstandingofstandardmethodologiesforintegrationofgender-basedviolence interventions inhumanitarian action
• Reportwritingskills
•  Excellentrelationship-building,communicationskills, andtheability tocollaborateclosely

DemonstratedSkillsand Competencies:

• Acommitmentto IRC’smission,vision,values andIRCWay –Professional CodeofConduct.
•  Crediblewritten,presentationandverbalcommunicationskills;abilitytoconveyinformationeffectivelyand solidexperienceprovidingtraining andstaff development
•  Validatedsenseofprofessionaldiscretion,integrity,andabilitytohandlecomplexsituationsdiplomatically and toeffectiveresolution.
•  Excellentmanagementandinterpersonalskillsandasolidabilitytopromoteharmonious/cohesiveteamwork, inacross-cultural context.
•  Validatedabilitytoplanlong-term,organizeprioritiesandworkunderadministrativeandprogrammatic pressureswith detailorientation andprofessional patience.
•  Highlycollaborativeandresourceful;abilitytoestablishpositiveworkingrelationshipswithseniorlevel managementandallotherpartnerstomaximizecooperationandproductivity.
•  Curiosity, adesireto continuallylearn and develop is amust.
•  Analyticalabilityincreatingeffectivesolutionstocomplexmatterswhileadheringtolaborlawsandinternal policies.

Language/Travel:

• English is required,whileArabicand/orTurkishare desired.
•  Travel:15%tofield sites inas wellasattending regional and global workshops andmeetings.
• Cross to NWS approximately 30% to conduct regular filed visits, include monitor program implementation, provide technical support, engage with local partners and communities, facilitate capacity-building sessions and contextual analyses to ensure project objectives and organizational standards are met

KeyWorkingRelationships:

• Position Reportsto:IntegratedProtection Coordinator
• Position directlysupervises: WPEManager,WPESeniorOfficer,WPESeniorCapacityBuilding Officer IndirectReporting(If applicable): WPETechnicalAdvisor
• KeyInternalContacts:SeniorChildProtectionManager,SeniorProtection andRuleofLawManager
• KeyExternalContacts:GBVWorking Group,Protection ClusterWorking Groups

Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.