JOB 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, the IRC is one of the world”s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 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.

The
Program Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of activities between the Kansas Office for Refugees (KSOR), the
Kansas Department of Children and Families and other key stakeholders, to
implement the Wilson Fish Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
Coordination program along with other RSS programs as appropriate. This
position will be responsible for ensuring KSOR progresses in key program goal
areas, including organizational relationship development/management,
capacity-building for stakeholder organizations and staff, program outreach, and
program reporting for programs under this position’s responsibility.

Major Responsibilities:

• Serve as central point of contact for all stakeholders regarding the Wilson Fish TANF program.
• Organize logistics for all Wilson Fish TANF (WFTC) Coordination Program meetings and events, including monthly case review meetings, quarterly program meetings with KSOR and state TANF staff, KSOR/TANF staff training and technical assistance opportunities.
• Facilitate in-person relationship building and stakeholder engagement with partnering agencies and the Department of Children and Families in Wichita and Kansas City.
• Represent KSOR at all case review meetings and raise any issues to leadership in a timely manner.
• Support training and technical assistance coordination through assessment of learning needs of all key stakeholders, identifying trainers and tracking/directing technical support from IRC HQ.
• Review all program reports and data to track program outcomes.
• Design and implement client feedback mechanisms, including surveys and focus groups.
• Draft program documents, including program reports and continuation proposals, requests for proposals and scopes of work.
• Provide data and updates to Statewide Refugee Coordinator (SRC) for various statewide quarterly consultation meetings and updates to IRC HQ, Office for Refugee Resettlement (ORR) and the state of Kansas.
• Collaborate with KSOR team to ensure all WFTC Program stakeholders are invited to all events and training opportunities sponsored by KSOR, including quarterly Forums and other community meetings, as appropriate.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in related field such as community development or economic development.
• 2-3 plus years previous work experience with transferrable skills.
• Experience working in local, state or federal government, including TANF or workforce programming, a plus.
• Experience working with refugee populations, a plus.
• Experience coordinating multi-organizational efforts to support service provision.
• Experience with data visualization tools preferred.
• Proven success in writing grant proposals is desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft office and databases, required.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Ability to drive a vehicle; and must have valid driver license, proof of insurance and good driving record.

Working Environment:

• Standard office work environment with considerable time at a computer terminal.
• Position is based in Wichita, Kansas. Remote work may be required.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours as required by the work.
• Approximately 20% domestic travel, mainly within Kansas.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit
without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other
characteristic protected by applicable law.

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.

US Benefits :We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 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, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

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.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements

Organization: International Rescue Committee