Executive Vice President (EVP) - Programs and Strategy
International Refugee Assistance ProjectAbout the role
Opportunity
The Executive Vice President (EVP) of Programs and Strategy is 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 dynamic field of refugee and migrant rights.
• Enhance the scalability and accessibility of the programming through various modalities to increase the impact of IRAP’s core mission for a more expansive audience across the globe.
• Play a pivotal role in shaping IRAP’s annual planning and budgeting for the Programs Division and organizationally.
The EVP- Programs and Strategy supervises the US, Europe, and SWANA program offices, including the direct legal representation, policy advocacy, and litigation work in the respective locations.
Responsibilities
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Set and articulate the organization’s Theory of Change and Program Vision and annual priorities.
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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.
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Oversee the development of new impactful programs and ensure integration and alignment of all of IRAP’s programs globally with IRAP’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
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Develop strategies and facilitate innovative approaches to enhance program effectiveness and impact.
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Cultivate, deepen, and sustain partnerships that support the work of IRAP and the Programs Division.
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Engage in critical relationship building and networking to further IRAP’s impact with a variety of stakeholders, including donors.
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Provide visionary leadership and guidance for all programmatic areas.
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Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the Programs Division and ensure effective coordination and communication across programmatic functions.
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Ensure program outcomes and impacts are effectively tracked and communicated in collaboration with the Evaluation and Learning team.
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Manage and support the development of IRAP’s talented team, and lead a culture of commitment and collaboration.
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Offer a supportive, equitable, and inclusive work environment that upholds the principles of antioppression across the division.
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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.
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Serve as a key member of the ELT, contributing to high-level decision-making and organizational strategy.
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Collaborate with ELT members to drive strategic initiatives and organizational goals.
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Engage with the Senior Leadership Team on strategic planning and initiatives.
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Provide leadership and insights to support the development and execution of IRAP’s strategic priorities.
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Lead the annual planning and budgeting process for t
Global Program Oversight:
Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) Engagement
Annual Planning and Budgeting
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