Requisition ID: req59465 Job Title: Early Recovery and Livelihoods Senior Manager Sector: Economic Recovery & Livelihood Employment Category: Regular Employment Type: Full-Time Open to Expatriates: No Location: Homs, Syria Work Arrangement:In-person Job Description Background/Context: The IRC has operated in Syria since 2012, providing protection, health, economic recovery, and early childhood development programs in Idleb, Aleppo, Ar-Raqqa, Hassakeh, and Deir ez-Zor, with new programs expanding into Hama, rural Damascus, and Homs. With a team of over 700 members, the IRC has established trust and strong community relationships, ensuring access and effective service delivery. It plays a significant role in Syria’s NGO, donor, and coordination forums, holding key positions and adapting to the evolving context. With the new realities under the new government, as of December 2024, the IRC has deployed a team to Damascus to set up operations and engage in coordination structures for newly accessible areas across Syria—including parts of NES, NWS, and other previously unreachable locations in South and Central Syria, adjusting operations to maximize coverage and efficiency. Economic Recovery and Development (ERD) IRC has over 10 years of experience in Syria implementing cash, agriculture, and livelihoods programming, and was one of the first organizations to use cash transfers, supporting vulnerable communities with MPCT since 2014 in the northwest, and 2015 in the northeast. Job overview: The Early Recovery and Livelihoods Senior Manager will lead the design, implementation, and technical oversight of early recovery, livelihoods, economic inclusion, and economic recovery programs in Syria. This position will provide strategic guidance and technical leadership to ensure high-quality program delivery, coordination with partners, coordination with other sectors at the IRC, and capacity building of IRC teams and stakeholders. The role is critical in scaling up sustainable livelihood opportunities and early recovery interventions to improve resilience and socio-economic stability among vulnerable populations. Responsibilities: Program Design & Implementation + Lead the development, planning, and implementation of early recovery and livelihoods interventions aligned with IRC’s strategies and donor requirements. + Ensure integration of cash-based interventions, agriculture, and livelihood activities for holistic community support. + Ensure integration with other sectors in developing and implementing resilience programming + Provide technical guidance on market-based programming, value chain development, and economic empowerment. Technical Leadership + Ensure the application of best practices and technical standards in all ERD program components. + Lead assessments, analysis, and market system mapping to inform program design. + Support the integration of cross-cutting issues such as gender equity, protection, and inclusion of marginalized groups into all programs. Coordination & Representation + Represent IRC in coordination meetings with donors, local authorities, UN agencies, and NGOs. + Foster partnerships with relevant stakeholders to leverage resources and ensure program complementarity. + Ensure compliance with donor regulations and IRC policies in program implementation. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) + Oversee data collection and analysis for program monitoring and impact evaluation. + Use monitoring data to adapt programs and improve effectiveness. + Ensure accountability mechanisms are in place for community feedback and participation. Staff Performance Management, Learning & Development + Adhere to and act in accordance with the IRC Global HR Policies and Procedures, and communicate through word and example a high standard of compliance with all applicable policies and regulations. + Conduct regular reflection or program review meetings with field-based staff to assess the level of achievement and draw on learning and data trends (including client feedback) to further inform program design and management decisions + Provide technical coaching, training, and mentorship to team members, ensuring clear communication of technical expectations and standards. Assess proficiencies and develop and lead a targeted learning and training strategy. + Develop and implement remote technical capacity-building approaches to strengthen the skills and competencies of teams in Syria. + Support the creation and delivery of measurable technical development plans, including on-the-job learning, knowledge exchange, and guidance on technical career growth. + Identify technical capacity gaps within the team and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to address them effectively. + Lead technical training and support to mainstream ERD standards across IRC and partner operations in Syria Job Requirements: Education + Master’s degree in development studies, Economics, Social Sciences is preferred, or related field/ A Bachelor’s degree/ or equivalent technical years of experience. Work Experience + 8 years of experience in livelihoods, early recovery, or economic recovery programming in humanitarian or development settings, preferably in Syria or similar contexts, of which 2 in similar managerial role. + Proven track record managing multi-sectoral teams and complex programs involving cash, early recovery, and livelihood components. + Experience working with international NGOs and liaising with donors and government counterparts. Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: + Strong technical expertise in livelihoods, market systems, cash programming, and early recovery interventions. + Excellent leadership and team management skills. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. + Effective communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities. + Proficiency in program monitoring and evaluation tools. + Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing environments. Language/Travel: + Fluency in English and Arabic required. + Willingness to travel frequently to program sites within Syria and possibly to neighboring countries, up to 30% of the time. Key Working Relationships: + Position Reports to: ERD Coordinator + Position directly supervises: + Indirect Reporting:NA + Key Internal Contacts:MEAL, Finance, compliance, partnership, Supply chain, HAS, and Field management teams, + Key External Contacts: Local authorities and government bodies, Donors, UN agencies and other NGOs, Community leaders and beneficiary groups, Clusters and working groups ... 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 where this position is based and are currently residing outside of your home country, you may be eligible for an attractive relocation package. Eligibility is determined based on IRC's operational needs and specific role requirements. 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.