Global Lead, Women's Protection and Empowerment Systems Transformation
Quick answer
The International Rescue Committee is hiring a senior Global Lead, Women's Protection and Empowerment Systems Transformation for a hybrid position based in the United States of America, Kenya, or United Kingdom, paying $145,000 - $170,000/yr to transform WPE practice and lead strategic direction.
- Role
- Global Lead, Women's Protection and Empowerment Systems Transformation
- Organization
- International Rescue Committee
- Location
- United States of America, Kenya, United Kingdom
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $145,000 - $170,000/yr
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Global Lead, Women's Protection and Empowerment Systems Transformation is responsible for transforming IRC's WPE practice, leading strategic direction, business development, and global practice implementation support. They also contribute to research, data, knowledge management, and external influence, representation, and thought leadership.
What you'll do
- Lead the transformation of IRC's WPE practice
- Provide technical oversight of WPE standards and methodologies
- Support Regional Leads, Technical Advisors, and Technical Coordinators with technical problems
- Guide research and evidence use with a genuine intelligence orientation
- Exercise entrepreneurial judgment in external representation
- Act as key strategic advisor to Policy and Advocacy, Research and Innovation, and External Relations
What it takes
- 12+ years of progressive experience in GBV/WPE
- Strong track record of driving uptake of evidence-based practice
- Demonstrated experience in sectoral strategy design and planning
- Experience with policy and advocacy efforts and campaigns for change
- Demonstrated interest in social work systems, case management practice, or integrated protection service delivery models
- Fluency in English, Arabic, French, or Spanish
What you'll bring
How we treat you
10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, medical insurance, dental, vision, FSA, 403b retirement savings plan, disability & life insurance, Employee Assistance Program
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in the United States of America, Kenya, or United Kingdom.
What is the compensation?
The compensation range is $145,000 - $170,000/yr.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include 12+ years of progressive experience in GBV/WPE, a strong track record of driving uptake of evidence-based practice, and demonstrated experience in sectoral strategy design and planning.
How do I apply?
Visit IRC Careers at https://theirc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/New-York-NY-HQ-USA/Global-Lead--Women-s-Protection-and-Empowerment-Systems-Transformation_JR00004975.
Is the job remote?
The job is a hybrid position, open to internal candidates based in countries where IRC operates who have the right to work in their location.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Rescue Committee's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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