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Executive Vice President (EVP) of Programs and Strategy

International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP)

Position description

Salary:

USD $250,000 - $260,000 / year

The Executive Vice President (EVP) of Programs and Strategy will be a highly skilled and visionary leader whose primary responsibilities are to lead the strategic development of IRAP’s global programs and to engage with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to advance and resource the organization's mission.

The EVP plays a key role on the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and collaborates with the Senior Leadership Team on strategic initiatives, as well as leading the Programmatic Leadership Committee (PLC).

As an ELT member, and in a public-facing role, this leader will partner with the President and the development team to communicate IRAP’s strategic vision and programmatic impact to funders and other external stakeholders, supporting the organization's positioning as an innovator and its long-term growth and sustainability.

They will:

  • Lead and innovate in the program priorities of the organization, including those of the global offices in the US, Germany, Jordan, and Lebanon.
  • Represent IRAP in key national and global policy, thought-leadership and funder networks and forums on refugees, migration, immigration, etc.
  • In collaboration with the EVP External Relations & Organizational Planning, build relationships with new potential donors and maintain relationships with current donors in order to diversify IRAP’s funding sources and ensure that the organization is resourced for the innovative work ahead.
  • Align client services, systemic change initiatives, including litigation and policy, and innovative solutions to support pathways to safety for displaced people.
  • Spearhead innovation in the dynamicfield of refugeeand migrant rights.
  • Enhance the scalability and accessibility of the programming through various modalitiesto increase the impact of IRAP’s core mission for a more expansive audienceacross the globe.
  • Play a pivotalrole in shaping IRAP’s annual planning and budgeting for the ProgramsDivision and organizationally.

Key Responsibilities:

Global Program Oversight:

  • Set and articulate the organization’s Theoryof Change and ProgramVision and annual priorities.
  • Lead the strategic and programmatic development and planning processes, including establishing high-level objectives, goals, and key progress indicators to support the organization’s commitment to its mission and strategic plan.
  • Oversee the development of new impactfulprogram, and ensureintegration and alignment of all of IRAP’s programs globallywith IRAP’s mission,vision, and strategicgoals.
  • Develop strategies and facilitate innovative approaches to enhance programeffectiveness and impact.
  • Cultivate, deepen, and sustain partnerships that support the work of IRAP and the Programs Division.
  • Engage in critical relationship building and networking to further IRAP’simpact with a variety of stakeholders, including donors.
  • Provide visionaryleadership and guidancefor all programmatic areas.
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the Programs Division and ensure effective coordination and communication acrossprogrammatic functions.
  • Ensure program outcomesand impacts are effectively tracked and communicated in collaboration with the Evaluation and Learning team.
  • Manage and support the development of IRAP’s talented team, and lead a culture of commitment and collaboration.
  • Offer a supportive, equitable, and inclusive work environment that upholds the principles of anti-oppression across the division.

Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) Engagement:

  • In partnership with members of the ELT - primarily the President and EVP External Relations & Organizational Planning - introduce and build an external network of key partners and relationships to support Program success and funding sustainability.
  • Serve as a key member of the ELT, contributing to high-level decision-making and organizational strategy.
  • Collaborate with ELT membersto drive strategic initiatives and organizational goals.
  • Engage with the Senior Leadership Team on strategicplanning and initiatives.
  • Provide leadership and insights to support the development and execution of IRAP’s strategic priorities.

Annual Planningand Budgeting:

  • Lead the annual planningand budgeting processfor the ProgramsDivision.
  • Ensure that programplans and budgetsalign with IRAP’soverall strategic goals and resource availability.
  • Monitor program performance against goals and budget, making adjustments as needed.

The Leader:

IRAP seeks an experienced, strategic and visionary international programs leader who brings a breadth of experience workingwith refugees and forcibly displaced people or otherimmigrants.

Strong candidates for this role will have a deep appreciation for, and a grounding in, IRAP’s organizational values and commitment to justice and equality, and will possess a majority of the following qualifications and attributes:

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in a senior leadership role within the nonprofit or international development sectors, with a particular focus on workingwith refugees and forcibly displacedpeople or other immigrants.
  • Extensive experience in innovative and transformative programleadership, including systemic change efforts for impact and network/brand-building.
  • Understanding of impact litigation in U.S. and/orEuropean context, with some directexperience in one or both ideal.
  • Understanding of refugee protections internationally as well as in at least one of the locations where IRAP operates: Jordan, Lebanon, Europe, or the United States.
  • A history of successfully partnering with the development team to support the sustainable development of an organization through mission awareness, relationship-building and developing programs for engagement with donor communities.
  • A demonstrated track record of engaging new donors and/or increasing donations from existing donors.
  • Strong track recordof strategic planning, budgeting, and execution.
  • Knowledge of legal requirements and strategic approachto sub-granting.
  • At least eight years of supervisory experience, including mentoring and growing leaders withinan organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and partner with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to communicate in writing and verbally in English is required.

Values,Competencies, and Skills:

  • A demonstrated, deep connection to IRAP’s mission and an understanding of critical challenges faced by forciblydisplaced populations.
  • Application of an equity lens to all aspects of strategy, priority setting, team development, and community engagement, grounded in IRAP’s commitment to justice and equality and its organizational values.
  • Clear ability to translate complex legal conceptsinto compelling cases for support,and to drive IRAP’s brand visibility and opportunity development by building and maintaining effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication skills with an ease buildinga compelling narrativeof IRAP’s strategic vision and programmatic impactto funders and other externalstakeholders.
  • An ability to digest and act upon evidence-based approaches to strategic communications seeking narrative and/or public opinion change.
  • Demonstrated sound judgment, strong analytical skills,and decisiveness in addressing challenges and seizing opportunities.
  • Ability to learn complicated legal systems and protections rapidly and effectively.
  • Excellent interpersonal, leadership and management skills,including in the legal services/legal representation contextin the U.S. or Europe.
  • Commitment to developing new and next-level leadership within the organization by supporting them to be accountable, creating opportunities for engagement on strategy and impact, and coaching and mentoring on effective decision-making.

Education:

  • Advanced degree in law

Structure:

  • Reports to: President (Sharif Aly)
  • Direct Reports: Supervises the US, Europe,and SWANA program offices, including the direct legal representation, policy advocacy, and litigation work in the respective locations.

Location:

  • Remote, US-based

Travel Requirement:

  • Approximately 30% (including overnight and international travel)
  • Predominantly domestic travel across the US.
  • International travel is typically annuallyto an IRAP office in Germany, Lebanon, or Jordan for 5-7 nights.

Compensation:

  • IRAP is committed to offering competitive compensation packages to attract and retain highly competent and qualified staff, to treating staff equitably without regard to nationality, and to paying wagesthat are financially sustainable for the organization.
  • The salary will be based on a candidate’s education, experience, and internal equity.
  • The salary range for this position is $250,000 - $260,000.
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Compensation:

  • IRAP is committed to offering competitive compensation packages to attract and retain highly competent and qualified staff, to treating staff equitably without regard to nationality, and to paying wagesthat are financially sustainable for the organization.
  • The salary will be based on a candidate’s education, experience, and internal equity.
  • The salary range for this position is $250,000 - $260,000.

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