Background/IRC Summary:
The Syria crisis is often described as the worst humanitarian catastrophe since the end of the Cold War. Today, 13.4 million people in Syria – more than half of the country’s population – are in need of humanitarian assistance with needs increasingly being exacerbated by economic decline. Of these, 6.8 million are refugees and asylum-seekers who have fled the country. This is no short-term humanitarian episode. The devastating human consequences to huge numbers of people will endure for decades. The destruction of relationships, communities, livelihoods, homes and infrastructure will take years to repair.
IRC is offering a robust humanitarian response to the Syria crisis a rapidly expanding portfolio, supported by more than 1000+ staff in Syria Country Program. IRC is undertaking programs in Syria and the neighboring countries of Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan in the fields of health, child protection, early childhood development, education, women’s protection and empowerment, non-food items and food distribution, cash assistance, water and sanitation, protection and rule of law, and livelihood programming. Our work in these challenging settings gives rise to some of the most pressing issues facing contemporary humanitarian action, including questions of access, security, funding and coordination.
Job Overview/Summary:
The IRC has been implementing the innovative Early Childhood Development (ECD) program, Ahlan Simsim, in Syria and the surrounding region over the past 5 years. The main grant supporting these activities is ending in December, and this role will oversee the close-out of the existing project in addition to leading new business development for the continuation and scaling of our ECD portfolio inside Northwest and Northeast Syria. This role will evolve and grow based on this new business development, and this role will play a crucial role in crafting and setting up the newest iteration of IRC’s Early Childhood Development portfolio and team in Syria.
In terms of the strategy for new business development, the IRC aims to build upon the existing successes of the previous Ahlan Simsim project, to take what we know works and scale it throughout Northeast and Northwest Syria through a combination of partner-led implementation, integration of ECD key-messages into health and protection programming, and scaling ECD through partnerships with local actors. Quality support of this kind for young children and their caregivers can provide significant returns, including higher wages earned as an adult, greater educational attainment, improved cognitive abilities, reduced violence, and fewer depressive symptoms. Research shows that a child’s early years are critical in determining life outcomes, and the IRC aims to shift the life trajectory of tens of thousands of children by improving their developmental outcomes through integrated, new programming.
Responsibilities:
New business development and strategy
Project set-up and implementation, and change management
Partnerships and scaling
Integration and mainstreaming of ECD across sectors
Representation and engagement
Staff Performance Management, Learning & Development
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Position Reports to: Program Implementation and Quality Director
Position directly supervises: ECD staff in Amman, Turkiye, and Syria – exact number of direct reports will change over time based on available funding
Indirect Reporting (If applicable): N/a
Key Internal Contacts: Regional Technical Lead ECD (Ahlan Simsim), Regional Research Lead (Ahlan Simsim), Regional Scaling and Partnerships Lead, Regional ECD Technical Advisor, other IRC programs and support departments
Key External Contacts: Partner NGOs, relevant local authorities, and relevant donors.
Professional Standards: IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Global Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and carries out policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Respect at Work Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Returning National Candidates: We strongly encourage national or returning national candidates to apply for this position. If you are a citizen of the Country in which this position is based and are currently located outside of your home country and possess over two years of international work experience, the Middle East Region has introduced an attractive remuneration package. The package includes competitive compensation, return flight to post, shipping allowance, temporary housing and a relocation allowance. Certain restrictions may apply. IRC strives to attract, motivate and retain qualified national staff in our programs.
Accountability to Clients: IRC staff must adhere to the commitment of contributing to the sustainability and development of its (CR) Client Responsiveness Mechanisms, preserving the culture of prioritizing the needs of our clients and affected communities by systematically listening to their perspectives and using their feedback to make programmatic decisions and give them greater influence over program design and delivery.
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.
Diversity and Inclusion: at IRC MENA, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Organizations that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, nationality, and perspective are validated to be better organizations. More importantly, creating a safe workspace environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best is the right thing to do. So, bring your whole self to work.
IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. In keeping with our core values of Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality, IRC strives to maintain a work environment built on mutual respect in which all individuals treat each other professionally, and free of bias, prejudice, and harassment. IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of IRC Persons in any work setting. All IRC staff, wherever they are located, are accountable for creating an environment free of discrimination, harassment, bullying, and retaliation.
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