Economic Autonomy Officer

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

IRC seeks a dynamic project implementor to fill the role of Economic Autonomy (EA) Officer. The EA Officer will support day to day implementation of the Economic Autonomy pilots (80%) and the Temporary Special Commission on the Protection of Property and Non-Property Rights of IDPs and other individuals affected by the armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine (hereinafter – Commission) activities in Ukraine (20%).

Main Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the ERD Coordinator, the EA Officer will be responsible for:

• Support the effective implementation of the IRC Economic Autonomy pilots and Programming for IDPs and the local affected population.
• Conduct field visits to maintain an oversight of programming, document lessons learnt from ongoing programming, and facilitate market monitoring exercises.
• Liaise with Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), financial institutions, and other appropriate groups.
• Ensure that gender, protection, and environmental stewardship are mainstreamed in all programming under direct responsibility.
• Support partner organizations and staff with the implementation of EA pilot, cooperate for capacity building initiatives (i.e., the Officers may be seconded to local partners for few months as a mean of encouraging coordination, equitable partnership, and effective communication).
• Support the implementing partners in proper documentation, including the use of appropriate technology platforms, for client data and distribution information, per SOPs and Data Protection regulations.
• Provide translation and interpretation for supporting documents essential to the implementation of the activities (e.g., brochures, training materials, etc.).
• Support the ERD Coordinator in engagement with various interagency coordination forums including the Commission and identification of strategic partnerships aligned with the IRC approach.
• Adjust and adhere to detailed implementation plans to ensure program implementation is on time, within target, and budget, using effective M&E systems and adaptive management principles to reach desired impacts.
• Ensure proper data collection and information management systems are used for projects in-line with MEAL support.
• Support the ERD Coordinator and client responsiveness officers in addressing complaints and feedback from clients and partners.
• Provide other administrative support as needed.
  
  

For what it concerns support to the Commission directly, the EA Officer will:

• Ensure effective coordination with the Commission, including cooperation with its Chairperson and Secretariat
• Participate in and facilitate the preparation of Commission meetings, including off-site sessions, public events, and related activities
• Develop information and analytical materials within the Commission’s scope of work, aligned with its agreed priorities
• Assist in drafting legislative proposals within the Commission's purview and support their legislative process.
  
  

Education

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum a Bachelor degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Policy, Law or other relevant
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a humanitarian organization and/or government institution at the relevant job, focusing on either Economic Autonomy, Nexus, Social Protection, Housing rights, or similar sectors.
  
  

Demonstrated Skills And Competencies

• Willingness to travel and stay overnight if needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Minimum Intermediate level of English
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and handle multiple simultaneous tasks and demands coming from multiple sources.
• Hard-working, sharp and detail oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; tact, patience, diplomacy, and appropriate assertiveness.
  
  

REPORTING STRUCTURE AND TEAM COLLABORATION

The Economic Autonomy officer would have no reports, but would be required to collaborate, directly or indirectly, with the following:

• Implementing partners for the EA pilot project (i.e., Privet Bank, local authorities, etc.)
• Commission, including with its Chairperson and Secretariat
  
  

Work Environment And Other Relevant Information

• This role requires full-time work in the office
• Be ready to travel
• Exempt from overtime
• Work in the matrix organization
• Fast pace of working & multitasking
• The organization cares about staff and provides flexible working options (start early-finish early, start later-finish later, remote work)
  
  

IRC Employees Are Eligible To The Following Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Purposeful job and development opportunities
• English classes and unlimited online training courses
• Life Insurance
• Medical insurance for staff and family members
• Free psychological support to employees and their family members
• 30 calendar days of annual vacation with flexibility beyond the legally set minimum requirements
• Up to 10 days of paid medical leave
  
  

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.