Economic Empowerment Head of Program

About the role

The Economic Empowerment Head of Program will provide strategic leadership and technical guidance for IRC Poland’s Economic Development portfolio, driving program growth, quality and impact for refugees and host communities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead design and expansion of economic empowerment programs for IRC Poland, aligning with global strategy and local market conditions.
• Identify and secure new funding opportunities, develop proposals in partnership with the Grants and Partners team.
• Build and strengthen partnerships with government agencies, private sector actors and donors to broaden economic opportunities for refugees and host communities.
• Conduct assessments and market analyses to inform evidence‑based programming.
• Develop and oversee monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEAL) frameworks, ensuring data‑driven decision‑making and continuous improvement.
• Integrate employment services into broader economic recovery initiatives and create tools, training materials and methodologies for program delivery.
• Directly manage, mentor and develop the Economic Empowerment team, fostering capacity and effective execution.

Required profile

• Proven strategic leadership in economic development or humanitarian program management.
• Experience designing, scaling and evaluating economic inclusion initiatives for refugee or vulnerable populations.
• Strong track record in partnership development with governments, private sector and donors.
• Ability to lead proposal development and secure funding.
• Excellent analytical skills for market assessments and evidence‑based planning.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage and develop multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills