Head of Programs

• Working in collaboration with in-country program specialists and HQ based Technical Unit staff ensure that programs are designed according to IRC and industry standard methodologies, the IRC program framework, and thorough context analyses.

• Leads the strategic and program initiatives along with the program managers and contributes to the regional (Europe) strategic direction.

• Develop/review the business development strategy

• Leads proposal development in cooperation with the grants department and the program's leads.

• Leads the creation of consortium for proposal development.

• Reviews and signs off proposals prior to the submission.

• Support CD in positioning/fundraising work.

• Provide overall leadership and management to IRC Poland programs, ensuring strategic program direction and compliance with IRC and donor regulations.

• Working in collaboration with in-country program specialists Technical Unit staff, ensure that program implementation is managed closely through the development of workplans, indicator tracking sheets and approved monitoring plans. Ensure that monitoring data is used to improve program performance.

• Ensure the financial health of all projects by monitoring expenditure and ensuring that well- structured corrective action is initiated and tracked where required.

• Participates in the Steering Groups of programs in which the IRC is a consortium member or leader

• Provide leadership to the program specialists to ensure - in coordination with the Grants and Partnership Manager - the development of timely, high quality and regulation compliant activity reporting per IRC and donor guidelines.

• In consultation with the Technical Unit and the Research, Evaluation and Learning Unit, ensure that evaluations take place around selected programs / program components to contribute to existing evidence bases. Ensure that lessons learnt are shared with other actors in Poland.

• Coach, train, supervise and mentor direct-report staff, including communicating clear expectations, setting quarterly performance objectives, providing regular and timely positive and constructive performance feedback, and providing documented semi-annual performance reviews.

• Provide supportive guidance and supervision to program specialists who are charged to implement programs.

• Ensure that IRC's contribution in the response in Poland is well-coordinated with other initiatives.

• Represents IRC towards authorities, forums and other relevant for the role bodies.

• Position IRC as thought leader and provider of Technical Assistance in IRC Poland's priority areas.

• Equivalent experience in the field is also acceptable, although a postgraduate degree is preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of management-level experience in NGO senior positions and program implementation.

• At least 5- years of experience of working abroad in humanitarian settings with INGOs/UN;

• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in both institutional and private fundraising;

• Understanding of the Polish civil society sector, governmental stakeholders

• Experience in creating and managing consortia, multi-stakeholders' initiatives,

• Previous experience managing programs financed through EU/local/US grants is highly advantageous.

• Strong proposal development skills for institutional and private donors.

• Excellent English (C1/C2) and Polish (C2/native speaker) language skills required.

• Curious individual capable of making informed decisions even in situations with limited data.

• Proficient in formulating indicators, designing data collection tools, and analyzing data.

• Proactive member of the senior management team with problem-solving abilities.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively within a diverse organizational environment.

• Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion and cohesion in IRC Poland.

• Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies

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