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Program Officer, Grant Coordination & Post-Award Management, HSPRS
- Organization
- International Rescue Committee
- Posted
- 24 Jan 2024
- Closing date
- 25 Mar 2024
Job Overview:
The IRC is one of the leading providers of high-quality programming for refugees, immigrants and asylees. The IRC Resettlement, Asylum, and Integration (RAI) department creates opportunities for refugees and other vulnerable migrants to survive and thrive in the United States and in Europe. The IRC RAI department currently has 28 US offices.
The IRC is committed to developing innovative, context-specific programs in response to strategic funding opportunities with a range of local, state, and federal government agencies, as well as private foundations and corporations. This work is led by the Resource Acquisition and Management team, in close collaboration with RAI Regional and Program Excellence Units as well as the IRC Awards Management Unit and Finance Department.
This position will serve a dual function providing end to end Grant Coordination and post award management for awards led by HQ. The Program Officer will be a primary focal point for day-to-day Grant Coordination to interface across all aspects of award implementation: technical, finance, and operations. The Program Officer will also be responsible for compliance and award management. This includes reviewing program progress reports, budget versus actual reports, providing technical support on donor compliance, coordinating with the HQ Finance department, assisting with subaward preparation and management, and delivering trainings. Secondary responsibilities include supporting management of in-kind contribution awards, and occasionally helping write and edit sections of proposals for key funding opportunities. This position will report to the Senior Program Manager, Post Award on the RAI Post Award Team.
Major Responsibilities:
- Lead Grant Coordination activities to connect finance, program, and operations to ensure all are operating in line with award terms and objectives.
- Serve as the main point of contact for donor inquiries and communications to donor in regards to compliance.
Job Requirements:
Work Experience:
Minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience working on donor agreements and awards, compliance and reporting; Familiarity with US Government grant regulations (e.g., 2 CFR 200), HHS preferred; Knowledge of subaward and contract management, preferred;Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively and diplomatically negotiate with donors, partners, and other internal departments; Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and work well under pressure in a fast-paced team environment and prioritize accordingly;Education:
Bachelor’s Degree requiredLanguage Skills:
Proficient in written and spoken EnglishPreferred experience & skills:
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite, Box Cloud Content Management Excellent attention to detail and solid organizational skills Ability to work with multiple stakeholders in order to move projects forward Strong analytic problem-solving skillsWorking Environment***:***
Standard office working environment This role may require working remotely full or part time and part time remote employees may be required to share workspace.Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
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: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 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.
US Benefits: The IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. All US employees are eligible for sick time, a 403b retirement savings plans: up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus an 3-7% additional IRC contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
In addition, full-time employees are eligible for 10 US paid holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, disability & life insurance, medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee contribution starting at $135, $7, and $5 per month respectively) and FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs. Part-time employees are eligible for a proportionate amount of paid time off. These additional benefits apply to employees who work at least 6 months within a 12 month time period.