he International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. The IRC has been one of the largest providers of aid in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since 2002, delivering emergency relief and post-conflict assistance. IRC facilitates access to quality care for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) and empowers women and girls by offering them greater social and economic opportunities.
Position Summary:
The IRC is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party for Operations, Procurement, Human Resources, Grants Administration, and Finance (DCOP – Operations) for a multi-year, multimillion dollar USAID-funded project in DRC aimed at ensuring that individuals affected by gender-based violence in DRC gain access to quality and timely care and treatment services. The program will increase and improve organizational and community capacity to respond effectively to GBV and to facilitate the recovery of survivors. It will improve the ability of individuals, community organizations, and communities to lead and participate in social integration and economic recovery activities that include strengthening community response to and prevention of GBV. The DCOP-Operations will work under the leadership of the Chief of Party (COP) and will be responsible for all aspects of operations, administration, and financial management.
This position is contingent on the IRC being awarded funding and is anticipated to begin in September 2017.
Responsibilities:
Leadership and Management
Financial
Sub-award management oversight
Operations Systems Quality Oversight
Requirements: