Technical Advisor, Economic Empowerment

International Rescue Committee (IRC)

The Technical Advisor, Economic Empowerment provides technical support and leadership to IRC’s Economic Empowerment (EE) programs in nearly 30 U.S. cities and, in a more limited capacity, in support of IRC’s work in Europe.  The Technical Advisor is responsible for helping field offices identify opportunities, and build and monitor sustainable, cost-effective workforce programs and services that promote clients’ economic well-being and self-reliance.  This Technical Advisor position will promote the development, adaptation and dissemination of microenterprise models and develop strong institutional relationships with industry, public-sector partners, donors and other partners to expand microenterprise programming. S/h/xe will ensure that offices develop efficient, sustainable, evidence-based program models, and help the IRC increase the scope of its Economic Empowerment (EE) programs.