NEW Project Manager Mid level – Mid level IRC – International Rescue Committee Remote | Athens
IRC - International Rescue Committee
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 50 countries and more than 25 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.
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the “Bridging Futures” initiative, a groundbreaking project encouraging collaboration and the exchange of standard processes between Greece and Norway. This is a remarkable opportunity to work on a transnational initiative aimed at supporting former unaccompanied children as they transition into adulthood.
If you are passionate about bringing world-class solutions to complex challenges, this role is perfect for you!
Major Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Project Management and Coordination:
•Coordinate the daily operations and ensure the successful implementation of the “Bridging Futures” project.
•Manage project timelines, deliverables, and budget, ensuring all activities are carried out according to the plan.
•Foster communication and collaboration between the project’s collaborators, including IRC Hellas, the Municipality of Oslo, and other partners.
•Coordinate and lead bi-national meetings, workshops, and training sessions, ensuring effective knowledge sharing and standard methodologies.
•Develop and coordinate the project’s implementation plan and monitoring framework, ensuring goals and key performance indicators are met.
Collaborating and Communicating with Partners:
•Work closely with customers, team members, and partners to establish valuable connections with civil society organizations, educational institutions, and local government bodies.
•Prioritize and facilitate meetings with different collaborators, including roundtable discussions, to address challenges and solutions associated with the integration of youth refugees.
•Ensure that communication activities, such as project newsletters and press releases, are carried out to raise awareness about the project.
Capacity Building and Training:
•Coordinate the design and delivery of training sessions passionate about socio-emotional skills development and employability for young refugees.
•Lead the development of educational materials and guidelines aimed at improving the capacity of professionals working with young refugees.
Monitoring, Reporting, and Evaluation:
•Monitor project progress, assess risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure the successful achievement of project objectives.
•Prepare high-quality progress and final reports for internal use and for submission to donors and partners.
•Manage project budget, ensuring that all financial and operational aspects of the project are transparent and aligned with donor requirements.
Communication and Dissemination:
•Coordinate with partners for the creation and distribution of the labor market integration guide for young refugees, using the SEAD (Social Emotional Asset Development) methodology.
•Coordinate media outreach and project promotion events to ensure widespread dissemination of project results.
Coordination & Representation:
•Attend IRC meetings to share information and coordinate efforts internally.
Other:
•Other duties as assigned by the Senior Livelihoods Manager to enable and develop IRC programs.
Education:
•MA/S or equivalent in human rights, education, social sciences, or other relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
•At least three years of experience implementing child protection and/or integration programming. Experience working with unaccompanied children is a plus.
•Strong training and technical assistance skills and significant experience leading participatory trainings, capacity building, and mentoring of professionals or local partners.
•Strong technical capacity in child protection and understanding of the needs of the target population.
•Good computer skills in programs such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
•Personal qualities: Great teammate, adaptable, diplomatic, relationship-builder, skilled negotiator, aware of gender and cultural differences, and able to thrive under pressure.
•Proficiency in Greek and English.
•Experience in EU funded projects and consortiums are desirable assets.
•Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion and cohesion in IRC Hellas.
•Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies
Working Environment:
•A combination of standard office environment and remote work.
Standard of Professional Conduct: IRC and 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. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of IRC Persons in any work setting.
Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.
Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, nationality, ethnicity or tribe, gender, age, religion, caste, sexual orientation, differently abled, geographic origin, marital status, veteran status and cultural background (or any other characteristic protected by law). We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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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.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
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