Emergency WPE Coordinator, Global Surge
Remote · United States
Job Summary
Emergency WPE Coordinator, Global Surge leads WPE programming in acute emergencies, providing strategic direction, start-up and management of GBV prevention and response activities, including GBV case management, safe spaces for women and girls, and partnerships with women-led organizations. The role involves rapid assessments, program design, stakeholder engagement, multi-donor grant management, staff recruitment and supervision, budget and M&E oversight, and cross-department collaboration to ensure client-centered, safe, and high-quality WPE interventions in humanitarian contexts. Strong technical leadership, capacity building for staff, grant writing, and the ability to coordinate with donors, UN agencies, and NGOs are essential; English fluency is required, with Arabic, French, or Spanish highly preferred. All IRC professional conduct standards apply.
Required Qualifications
- Post-graduate degree in social work, psychology, social sciences, other related field, or equivalent work experience
- At least five years’ experience working in the field of GBV response programming at the Coordinator level or above
- Experience working with IRC and an understanding of IRC’s systems and processes
- Familiarity with key donor regulations such as UNHCR, FCDO, BPRM and ECHO
- Experience in working with and coordinating with the UN, donors, INGOs and other humanitarian actors
- Demonstrated experience in staff supervision, capacity building, project design and budget management
- Demonstrated skills in effectively leading and building programs and/or operations in high-pressure, fluid environments
- Leadership and team management skills are critical
- Proven communication, writing and editing skills, including grant proposals and reports
- Fluency in English; working knowledge of Arabic, French and/or Spanish strongly preferred
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