Program Officer, Workforce Development
Requisition ID:
req16137Job Title:
Program Officer, Workforce DevelopmentSector:
Program AdministrationEmployment Category:
Fixed TermEmployment Type:
Full-TimeOpen to Expatriates:
NoLocation:
United StatesJob Description The Program Officer, Workforce Development supports IRC's Economic Empowerment programs in nearly 30 US cities and, intermittently in Europe and on other international projects.
The Program Officer is responsible for providing the economic empowerment technical team with support in key areas including innovative workforce development initiatives and special projects.
Major
Responsibilities:
Workforce DevelopmentProvide dedicated support to key workforce development initiatives and special projectsStay abreast of trends, initiatives, pilots, and programs in workforce development, especially as relates to upskilling, skills financing, and workplace-based programmingSupport IRC's emerging work in skills financing, including in partnership with IRC's lending subsidiary and external partnersPartnershipsDevelop, build, and grow partnership(s) with workforce development public and private sector stakeholdersWork collaboratively with industry and employers in the development of innovative models of upskillingProvide support to partnership(s) with funders that are supporting IRC's workforce development work, especially those focused on upskilling and skills financingProject ManagementServe as project manager to key grant-funded workforce development initiativesWith a high degree of independence, support work planning, data collection, reporting, and other activities in support of one or more workforce development projectsCoordinate and collaborate with IRC colleagues including the economic empowerment technical team, grants management, IRC's lending subsidiary, and others to ensure that assigned projects are delivered in a high-quality, timely mannerKEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPSPosition reports to:
Director, Economic Empowerment The Program Officer, Economic Empowerment maintains close working relationships the economic empowerment technical staff, staff in field offices, staff in the Program Quality & Innovation unit, and Research, Analysis and Learning unit.
Requirements:
University degree in a relevant social science, public administration, community development, business, or a related field required; graduate degree in a related field an assetMinimum of 3 years of experience with progressive responsibility in implementation, administration, and/or evaluation of social service, economic development, or related programming in a non-profit or public contextMinimum of 2 years of experience working with workforce development partners such as Workforce Development Boards, American Job Centers, and industry partnersExperience with skills financing an assetDemonstrated experience managing program data in a non-profit environment requiredExcellent communication, teambuilding and interpersonal skillsAbility to think strategically and creatively.
Strong organizational skills with ability to juggle multiple tasks, set priorities, effectively manage time and meet deadlines, and proven ability to work under pressure #LI-Remote.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
req16137Job Title:
Program Officer, Workforce DevelopmentSector:
Program AdministrationEmployment Category:
Fixed TermEmployment Type:
Full-TimeOpen to Expatriates:
NoLocation:
United StatesJob Description The Program Officer, Workforce Development supports IRC's Economic Empowerment programs in nearly 30 US cities and, intermittently in Europe and on other international projects.
The Program Officer is responsible for providing the economic empowerment technical team with support in key areas including innovative workforce development initiatives and special projects.
Major
Responsibilities:
Workforce DevelopmentProvide dedicated support to key workforce development initiatives and special projectsStay abreast of trends, initiatives, pilots, and programs in workforce development, especially as relates to upskilling, skills financing, and workplace-based programmingSupport IRC's emerging work in skills financing, including in partnership with IRC's lending subsidiary and external partnersPartnershipsDevelop, build, and grow partnership(s) with workforce development public and private sector stakeholdersWork collaboratively with industry and employers in the development of innovative models of upskillingProvide support to partnership(s) with funders that are supporting IRC's workforce development work, especially those focused on upskilling and skills financingProject ManagementServe as project manager to key grant-funded workforce development initiativesWith a high degree of independence, support work planning, data collection, reporting, and other activities in support of one or more workforce development projectsCoordinate and collaborate with IRC colleagues including the economic empowerment technical team, grants management, IRC's lending subsidiary, and others to ensure that assigned projects are delivered in a high-quality, timely mannerKEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPSPosition reports to:
Director, Economic Empowerment The Program Officer, Economic Empowerment maintains close working relationships the economic empowerment technical staff, staff in field offices, staff in the Program Quality & Innovation unit, and Research, Analysis and Learning unit.
Requirements:
University degree in a relevant social science, public administration, community development, business, or a related field required; graduate degree in a related field an assetMinimum of 3 years of experience with progressive responsibility in implementation, administration, and/or evaluation of social service, economic development, or related programming in a non-profit or public contextMinimum of 2 years of experience working with workforce development partners such as Workforce Development Boards, American Job Centers, and industry partnersExperience with skills financing an assetDemonstrated experience managing program data in a non-profit environment requiredExcellent communication, teambuilding and interpersonal skillsAbility to think strategically and creatively.
Strong organizational skills with ability to juggle multiple tasks, set priorities, effectively manage time and meet deadlines, and proven ability to work under pressure #LI-Remote.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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