Program Director at International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Job Title: Program Director

Requisition ID: req46708
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Sector: Program Administration
Employment Category: Proposal
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: Yes
Work Arrangement: In-person

 About International Rescue Committee:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

 Qualification for the Vacancy:

• Degree from an accredited university in Public Health, International Development, or other related field; equivalent experience may be substituted for graduate degree.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in similar immunization activities, and experience managing complex international donor-funded public health activities in challenging environments
• Minimum of 8 years of project management.
• Experience working in fragile contexts leading public health responses and programs
• Proven experience in administrative and financial management for large projects and significant knowledge of US Government compliance, rules and regulations
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining strong and effective partnerships.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to develop relations with local counterparts, donors, and other stakeholders.
• Substantial experience managing diverse sub-grantees/sub-contractors, including INGO, NGO, local FBO and private sector actors.
• Demonstrated innovation and success in staff capacity-building and in participatory, flexible, and gender-sensitive programming and implementation.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Fluency in English is required.

 How to Apply for the Vacancy:

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Application Deadline:

Not Specified.