United States of America: Resettlement Special Projects Officer

Please note, location varies: New York, San Diego, or Charlottesville

IRC Background:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. Domestically, our offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.

Job Overview:

With decades of experience in resettlement programming, the IRC has developed a significant number of resources utilized by resettlement staff and stakeholders in refugee resettlement and integration. These resources include manuals, toolkits, learning modules, PowerPoints, fact sheets, etc., and cover topics from volunteer management, managing in kind contributions, case management, job readiness training, working with Interpreters, community consultations, casework for vulnerable populations, cultural orientation, etc. With an increased focus on new countries resettling refugees and the IRC's expansion in Europe, there is a need for the IRC to formalize the resources it has to enable sharing of the IRC's rich experience in resettling and integrating refugees into their new communities.

Using existing IRC resources on resettlement and integration topics, it is expected that the Resettlement Special Projects Officer will produce at least five to seven high quality, branded toolkits, which should be organized on an online platform library, for use internally by IRC staff and externally with international audiences.

Major Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1 Collect and review all relevant existing IRC materials, triaging and selecting in order to propose topics and structure for five to seven toolkits. This process should take into account the following:

1 Reflecting the best of our resources (our highest quality, most tried and tested, most adaptable to an international audience) 2 Prioritizing materials where the IRC will be adding value, considering what other material already publically available through other sources 3 Consider inputs from European stakeholders (potentially to include a two week visit to Europe to consult with IRC regional team members as well as key partner organizations) 4 Develop the toolkits, using and building on the IRC's existing materials, adapting all of the content for an international audience (where possible, developing or including content specific for a European audience) 5 Oversee the development of an organized, searchable online resource library for the toolkits. The online platform should be coordinated /cross-referenced with other IRC online content (e.g. http://shls.rescue.org , http://healingclassrooms.org/ , https://coresourceexchange.org/ ) as well as the IRC's website https://www.rescue.org/

2 Finalize budget for duration of project. 3 Actively engage with a wide range of IRC staff and oversee the work of an IRC intern based in Europe. 4 Submit weekly email update of activities completed highlighting major progress and challenges and assistance required by HQ. 5 Participate in all program meetings, staff development activities, and fully engages as a member of the team 6 Comply with all policies, procedures and protocols of the agency

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Senior Director for Resettlement and Processing Position directly supervises: N/A; However does oversee and guide the work of a project intern

Indirect Reporting: Regional Representative for Europe and Director for EURITA

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or comparable higher education
• At least six years relevant work experience; preferably in a non-profit or social services agency
• Strong familiarity with the United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP)
• Previous or current experience with IRC USP strongly preferred
• Familiarity with resettlement and integration/asylum processes internationally, especially in Europe, preferred
• Experience with content/knowledge management
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, set priorities, work independently, effectively manage time, and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills, particularly in writing
• Sound understanding of professional presentation and document design
• The ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced work environment
• Solid computer skills: facility with the Microsoft Office suite and email and internet applications

Working Environment:

• Standard office work environment
• International and domestic travel may be required

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IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law

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