OSP Deputy Director, ASIP

Job Overview:

The IRC RAI Office for State Partnerships (OSP) oversees the Afghan Support and Investment Program (ASIP) for northern California. The OSP Director is responsible for providing vision and oversight in the administration of the ASIP program, ensuring that all IRC, state and federal requirements are met and that innovative and sustainable approaches to programming are in place. ASIP serves Northern California, including the greater Sacramento region, Bay Area, and Central Valley. The project centers on disbursing housing funds in support of newly arrived Afghans. The OSP Deputy Director, ASIP will support the OSP Director’s oversight and administration of the ASIP project by working closely with the ASIP Project Director. The Deputy Director will support the ASIP Project Director’s onboarding, support recruitment and onboarding efforts, and guide other start-up operations.

Responsibilities:

· Ensure effective administration and support sustainable growth of ASIP project in coordination with OSP Director and ASIP Project Director, including oversight of fiscal agent and ASIP website set up and launch.

· Serve as compliance and grants management focal point for ASIP grant:

a. Advise on internal policies and donor policies related to grants management.

b. Support ASIP Project Director to ensure on time reporting to and communications with donor.

c. In coordination with ASIP Project Director, conduct compliance, operational, programmatic, and financial reviews of ASIP to ensure compliance with IRC standards of professional conduct and donor regulations.

· Oversee ASIP Project Director’s onboarding:

a. Assess the Project Director’s onboarding progress and identify areas of strength and growth.

b. Collaboratively establish a mentorship framework.

c. Build standards of project management excellence with measurable benchmarks.

d. Design and implement a plan to complete onboarding and execute the ASIP program deliverables.

· Support the ASIP Project Director to recruit, hire, train, and manage a full team. Monitor and coordinate staff training needs.

· Serve as an on-call resource regarding:

a. The US Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP),

b. California’s housing and refugee service landscape,

c. IRC internal systems

Requirements:

· Undergraduate degree required; Master’s/graduate level education preferred.

· Minimum five years of experience in project management.

· Minimum three years of people management experience.

· Strong, demonstrated skill in donor compliance and donor relations.

· Highly organized self-starter with proven success prioritizing multiple tasks, making critical decisions, and delivering results in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

· Strategic, creative, problem solver capable of working well independently

· Advanced computer proficiency with an emphasis on Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook) database systems, desktop publishing, and PowerPoint. Strong command of Excel and budget management preferred.

· In depth understanding of the USRAP and array of resettlement services, including the Reception & Placement Program, Matching Grant, and early employment programs.

· Preferred familiarity with public benefits and refugee service structure within California.

· Preferred knowledge about the California housing market, including state and federal housing resources

· Ability to quickly learn program requirements and familiarize self with key grant documents

Working Environment: Position is 100% remote.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: In accordance with IRC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires candidates who are selected for interview to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for this position.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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 $120 per month, dental starting at $7 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.