[Hiring] Program Officer, Education Promotion & Impact @International Rescue Committee

Role Description

The Program Officer (PO) will advance strategy development and key projects to increase the reach, impact, and influence of RAI Education & Youth programming that supports newcomer language learners and Students with Limited and/or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE).

• Manage two key projects:
  • A project to transition IRC’s tutor training curriculum online
  • A project to market and disseminate IRC education products developed for the New Jersey Office for Refugees
• Improve knowledge management, dissemination, and promotion of RAI Education & Youth technical support materials.
• Coordinate project teams and liaise with stakeholders to achieve deliverables.
• Report to the Senior Technical Advisor (STA) for Education & Youth.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Education-related work experience, including with forcibly displaced populations and state and local education systems.
• Minimum of three years’ experience managing complex projects with remote teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Extensive experience in promotion/marketing/dissemination and strategic communications related to education-related products and programs.
• Experience producing e-courses and other virtual and/or information services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong copyediting skills and attention to detail.
• Strong design skills and proficiency using graphic design applications (e.g. Canva, Adobe In-Design).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work remotely.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite and command of databases and platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Education preferred.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Requirements

• Conduct research to inform projects, e.g. market research, needs assessments, desk reviews.
• Coordinate and/or develop marketing and dissemination materials.
• Plan and coordinate internal and external dissemination events and learning opportunities.
• Write and disseminate strategic communications.
• Support implementation of project Monitoring & Evaluation plans.
• Develop strategies and guidance materials to enhance promotion and impact of IRC’s common and Signature Programs.
• Provide targeted training and technical assistance to IRC offices and project partners.
• Participate in regular organization, unit, and team meetings and trainings.
• Maintain up to date records in team tracking logs.
• Contribute to internal communication and coordination efforts around organizational priorities.
• Represent the RAI Education & Youth technical unit in internal working groups and external forums.

Benefits

• 10 sick days
• 10 US holidays
• 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
• Medical insurance starting at $143 per month
• Dental starting at $6.50 per month
• Vision starting at $5 per month
• FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
• 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
• Disability & life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program available to staff and their families

Company Description

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
• One of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO)
• Active in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities
• Focus on helping people survive, reclaim control of their future, and strengthen their communities