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Organizational Background

The Women’s Refugee Commission (WRC) works to improve the lives and defend the rights of refugee and internally displaced women, children, and young people. As a research and advocacy organization, WRC is dedicated to securing systemic changes in policy and practice that ensure uprooted women, children, and young people can fully exercise their rights to protection, services, and self-sufficiency.

Scope of Work

The primary role of the advocacy officer is to help advance WRC’s priorities and support the organization’s advocacy with policymakers, practitioners, and nongovernmental organizations working on humanitarian issues. The advocacy officer will particularly support the vice president of advocacy and external relations on advocacy initiatives to influence the US government and other policymakers in Washington, DC, including diplomatic missions, the World Bank, and other institutions, on humanitarian and gender equality policies and programs. The advocacy officer will also represent the organization externally with a wide range of partners, civil society coalitions and working groups, and other bodies relevant to WRC’s work.

As a member of WRC’s advocacy team, the advocacy officer contributes to the design and implementation of the organization’s advocacy strategy and work plan, provides guidance to and supports program team members on the integration of advocacy considerations into their initiatives, and works with the communications and development teams to reflect and advance WRC’s advocacy initiatives through external channels.

This position sits in the external relations department and reports to the vice president of advocacy and external relations, who is based in Washington, DC.

Essential Job Functions

• Under the direction of the vice president of advocacy and external relations, engage the US Administration, Congress, diplomatic missions, the World Bank, and other relevant institutions and policymakers in Washington, DC, to influence humanitarian and gender equality policies, programs, and practices.
• Manage a thematic portfolio related to at least one of WRC’s key areas of focus – gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health and rights, economic empowerment and self-reliance, or gender and social inclusion.
• Help design and implement advocacy initiatives related to emerging humanitarian issues such as context-specific crisis response and climate change.
• Participate in civil society advocacy bodies, including coalitions and working groups related to humanitarian policy and gender equality issues, to advance WRC’s priorities.
• Develop talking points, issue briefs, policy recommendations, advocacy messages, fact sheets, and other resources to elevate WRC’s programs and support WRC’s advocacy objectives.
• Represent WRC at meetings, conferences, and other public events.
• Liaise with WRC teams to design advocacy strategies related to program and research initiatives.
• Work closely with WRC’s communications and program staff to develop advocacy materials for target audiences, as well as to design public events to promote WRC’s priorities on humanitarian policy and practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in international affairs, political science, law, or related field strongly preferred. Master’s degree or professional degree preferred, but not required.
• Minimum 3-4 years of work experience on advocacy related to international humanitarian, human rights, or development, and/or gender equality issues.
• Demonstrated experience in policy advocacy, including implementing advocacy initiatives for multiple audiences, particularly the US government or other influential bodies.
• Strong understanding of the humanitarian system and gender equality issues.
• Substantive expertise in one of WRC’s key advocacy areas (gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health and rights, economic empowerment and self-reliance, or gender and social inclusion) strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills: proven ability to effectively communicate complex issues in a clear manner to multiple and diverse audiences and to produce persuasive advocacy materials for a range of audiences.
• Solid diplomatic skills: must be able to manage a variety of internal and external relationships in a cross-cultural professional environment, demonstrate political acumen, and represent the organization with senior-level diplomats and other policymakers.
• Strong interpersonal skills: must be able to work collaboratively, manage professional relationships, seek out diverse perspectives, provide and receive feedback constructively, be solution-oriented, meet and communicate deadlines effectively, and embody WRC’s core values of inclusion, equality, integrity, dignity, and forward-thinking.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with minimum supervision, including the ability to be proactive and self-driven in pursuing initiatives.

Reports to: Vice President, External Relations and Advocacy
Position: Regular, full-time (hybrid)
Salary: $56,305-$89,844 (Commensurate with experience)
Location: Washington, DC
Posting Date: March 13, 2023
Closing Date: Until filled

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume via this link.

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The target salary as depicted above represents the low and mid-point values for the given salary band. The actual salary of someone hired into the role will be based on various factors including but not limited to professional and academic experience, training, associated responsibilities and other business and organizational needs. Individual salary decisions remain dependent on the circumstances of each individual hire. The range as listed represents just one component of WRC’s total compensation package.

The Women’s Refugee Commission (WRC) is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, gender identify, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, or disability. All qualified applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. WRC is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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Organizational Background

The Women’s Refugee Commission (WRC) is a research and advocacy organization that seeks to improve the lives and protect the rights of women, children, and youth displaced by conflict and crises. We research their needs, identify solutions, and advocate for programs and policies to strengthen their resilience and drive change in humanitarian practice. The Women’s Refugee Commission is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with senior director of individual giving and engagement (senior director), to develop and implement a comprehensive annual major gifts program, including annual strategy, messaging, and goals.
• Manage a portfolio of 80–100 individuals and family foundations with the capacity to make six-and seven-figure gifts in accordance with established team goals on meetings, solicitations, donor retention, and records management.
• Grow a sustainable program and portfolio to expand the donor base and increase unrestricted gifting from high-net-worth individuals, including sophisticated prospect research, identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies (including direct and digital appeals and targeted campaigns, special events, and planned giving).
• Work closely with the senior director, executive director, vice president of finance, and others to monitor the annual development budget.
• Collaborate closely with the director of institutional giving on strategic approaches to strengthen partnerships with corporations, family foundations, and private wealth managers in DAF and other funds, particularly sponsorship for the annual luncheon.
• Support senior leadership team, program staff, board members, and advisory committee members with respect to cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts, using their time appropriately, and ensuring their effectiveness as spokespersons and fundraisers.
• Oversee gift tracking, prospect research schedule, and reporting systems.
• Prepare meeting briefings and correspondence, event scripts, talking points, and other support materials.
• Represent the organization in meetings with potential funding sources.
• Share regular updates on progress toward goals with senior management, the board, and the development team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, master’s degree a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of demonstrated development experience, with a particular focus on major gifts and successful record in key aspects of individual fundraising, including direct response, event planning, and digital engagement.
• Passion for WRC’s mission and strong commitment to fundraising.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and deepen a diverse portfolio of positive, collaborative, productive relationships with donors, partners, and colleagues.
• Ability to adapt quickly, plan for, prioritize, and manage multiple projects while working both as part of a team and independently.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Sound judgment in maintaining confidentiality of donor information.
• Strong knowledge of and ability to develop and manage operational development systems, such as data management, gift acknowledgement, gift processing, and list generation.
• Demonstrated experience building and managing a donor and prospect portfolio, deep knowledge of fundraising and moves management best practices, and a track record of securing six- and seven-figure donations from a variety of individual funders.
• Genuine commitment to prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as embracing transparency and authenticity in daily work life.
• Solid computer skills: proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Raiser’s Edge/Blackbaud software.

All employees must abide by the WRC Humanitarian Accountability statement.

Reports to: Senior Director of Individual Giving and Engagement
Position: Regular, full-time (hybrid)
Salary: $85,470 – $134,113 (Commensurate with experience)
Location: New York (Hybrid)
Posting Date: March 3, 2023
Closing Date: Until filled

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume via this link.

APPLY NOW

The salary range represents the low and top tier values for the given salary band. The range represents just one component of WRC’s total compensation package. The actual salary of someone hired into the role will be based on various factors, including but not limited to professional and academic experience, training, associated responsibilities, and other business and organizational needs. Individual salary decisions remain dependent on the circumstances of each individual hire.

The Women’s Refugee Commission (WRC) is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, gender identify, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, or disability, and qualified applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Women’s Refugee Commission is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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Organizational Background

The Women’s Refugee Commission (WRC) works to improve the lives and defend the rights of refugee and internally displaced women, children, and young people. As a research and advocacy organization, WRC is dedicated to securing systemic changes in policy and practice that ensure uprooted women, children, and young people can fully exercise their rights to protection, services, and self-sufficiency.

Scope of Work

The program assistant is an entry-level position and is responsible for managing a range of administrative, logistical, and support services for the staff based in WRC’s Washington, DC, office. The position reports directly to the director of the Migrant Rights and Justice Program, works closely with colleagues in the Washington office, coordinates with colleagues in New York, and liaises with parties outside of the organization.

Essential Job Functions

• Office management and coordination: Oversee operations and maintenance of the DC office; respond to general inquiries and receive guests; manage and purchase office supplies and equipment; serve as point-of-contact for vendors and building management; maintain DC office records; and other support tasks as needed.
• Administrative staff support: Provide administrative support to the MRJ team and vice president of advocacy and external relations; manage travel arrangements; support on-site and off-site meetings, events, and retreats; assist with administrative on-boarding of consultants and interns; orient new Washington, DC, staff as needed, including IT setup; liaise with Finance Department for billing, payment, accounts payable, and accounts receivable; and other tasks as needed.
• Grants management support: In coordination with WRC’s Development team and the Migrant Rights & Justice team, support and coordinate activity on grant portfolio, to include coordination on prospective grants, required funder correspondence and reports for existing grants, and any other deliverables.
• MRJ finance support: In coordination with Finance team, assist MRJ director to track budgets, finance reports, spending, and development; identify and resolve how program expenses are allocated and itemized via grant codes for MRJ accounts; ensure grant and payroll allocation accuracy for MRJ team.
• Programmatic support: Coordinate MRJ policy team meetings and internal reporting of activities within WRC; take notes for internal and coalition meetings; perform light copy-editing and graphic design duties as fits the employee’s skill set; conduct research for MRJ and external relations staff as needed; draft letters, fact sheets, and other documents as assigned by MRJ and external relations staff.

Qualifications

• A self-starter who can point to projects where they have driven an outcome.
• Proven attention to detail: the ability to track and process multiple details simultaneously and accurately.
• Able to coordinate multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Flexible work attitude: the ability to work productively in a fast-paced environment with a small staff and competing demands.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Trustworthy: Ability to use sound judgment in maintaining confidential information.
• Excellent writing skills, and the ability to write, edit, and finalize documents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree. Fields in or related to humanities and social sciences or International studies preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Excel, strong IT and computer skills.
• Fluency with Outlook (essential) and Zoom (preferred).
• Experience with basic budget coding and tracking (preferred).
• A strong and demonstrated interest in WRC’s issue areas, including women’s rights, reproductive justice, refugee rights, migrant rights and justice, international human and humanitarian rights.

Reports to: Director of Migrant Rights and Justice
Position: Regular, full-time (hybrid)
Salary: $43,260 – $63,600 (Commensurate with experience)
Location: Washington, DC
Posting Date: February 15, 2023
Closing Date: Until filled

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume via this link.

APPLY NOW

The target salary as depicted above represents the low and mid-point values for the given salary band in which this position falls. The actual salary of someone hired into the role will be based on various factors, including but not limited to professional and academic experience, training, associated responsibilities and other business and organizational needs. Individual salary decisions remain dependent on the circumstances of each individual hire. The range as listed represents just one component of WRC’s total compensation package.

The Women’s Refugee Commission (WRC) is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, gender identify, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, or disability, and qualified applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Women’s Refugee Commission is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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Organizational Background

The Women’s Refugee Commission (WRC) is a research and advocacy organization that seeks to improve the lives and protect the rights of women, children, and youth displaced by conflict and crisis. We research their needs, identify solutions, and advocate for programs and policies to strengthen their resilience and drive change in humanitarian practice. The Women’s Refugee Commission is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.

Scope of Work

Reporting to the VP, Finance and Administration, the Grants Finance and Operations Lead will lead the grants unit to ensure accurate and timely tracking of WRC’s grants and subgrants spending. They will also prepare budget proposals for grant applications and will be responsible for the operations of post-award grant administration and related duties such as budget modifications, expenses analysis, financial reporting to donors, and journal entries; work closely with program staff to ensure that grant spending complies with donors’ rules and regulations. The Grants Finance & Operations Lead will supervise 1 or 2 staff.

Essential Job Functions

• Work with institutional giving staff and program staff to prepare and review proposal budgets and make necessary adjustments when needed, including assisting with subrecipient budgets.
• Prepare financial reports to donors.
• Meet with program staff regularly to review variance reports for accuracy and allowable expenses.
• Prepare quarterly reports and meets with award team to review the budget-monitoring reports (BMR) to analyze program budgets, actual expenditures, and expenditure plans/projections.
• Review invoices and payment information to ensure validity and accuracy before payment.
• Assign source codes for new grants, update the grant source codes list frequently and share list with organization.
• Upload the grants budget into the accounting system and make adjustments when required.
• Conduct subgrantee risk assessments: review subgrant budget proposals; audit reports and agreements from subgrantees.
• Assist program staff and legal staff with the setup of subagreements and provide support with financial management of subawards, including but not limited to budget approvals, reviewing invoices, ensuring payments are processed, closing subawards.
• Lead quarterly LOE planning meetings with program directors and supervisors. Prepare and monitor staff salary allocations to ensure salaries are charged and projected correctly.
• Oversee the time and effort certification process.
• Prepare journal entries as needed.
• Ensure compliance an all grants, including timeliness and accuracy, and answer inquiries from donors on complex issues concerning grant spending or reporting.
• Provide guidance to staff on policies and procedures and lead trainings or prepare guiding material.
• Identify, develop, and implement management systems for grant and subgrant management.
• Supervise and coach professional staff.

Requirements

• S. of Public or Business Administration.
• Minimum eight (8) years of progressive, non-profit work experience and grants management experience.
• Experience with USG, UN, foundation, private and foreign government grants management.
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent computer skills, knowledge of MS Word, Excel; accounting software; familiar with the UN accounting system ad USG reporting system.

Reports to: VP, Finance and Administration
Position: Regular, full-time
Starting Salary: $104,050 (commensurate with experience)
Location: New York, N.Y. (hybrid schedule)
Posting Date: December 30, 2022
Closing Date: Until filled

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume via this link.

APPLY NOW

The Women’s Refugee Commission (WRC) is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, gender identify, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, or disability. All qualified applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Women’s Refugee Commission is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.