The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

JOB OVERVIEW:

Through the Microenterprise Development Program (MED), the International Rescue Committee provides refugees seeking to start businesses with opportunities for business training, one-on-one business technical assistance, and assistance with access to credit and capital. The MED Coordinator is primarily responsible for recruiting potential refugee entrepreneurs, facilitating training and workshops, tracking clients’ progress, assisting clients’ creating business plans and their access to capital, building partnerships in the community, and reporting as the donor requires.

Major Responsibilities:

Recruitment of program participants

• Work closely with internal staff and program partners to engage potential participants with the MED Program;
• Develop outreach materials; create and distribute flyers and brochures to clients, local businesses, community centers, Ethnic Based Community Organizations and other places frequented by potential participants;
• Provide program orientations and training to individuals and groups.

Tracking

• Collect appropriate documentation ensuring participant eligibility to receive services;
• Oversee compliance of case file documentation for program;
• Conduct participant surveys and evaluation efforts;
• Enter data into the program’s information data systems and internal tracking systems;
• Provide the Small Business & Financial Capability Supervisor with Program data and narrative reports for timely submission per donor’s requirements.

Service provision

• Assess potential MED Program clients and assist with preparation to enroll;
• Provide one-on-one technical assistance to microenterprise clients, making external referrals as needed;
• Coordinate training workshops, including arrangement of guest speakers and trainers;
• Coordinate with Financial Coach and assist MED Program clients in accessing capital (small business loans and grants) as needed;
• Make site visits to client businesses;
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in economics, Finance, Business, Development, or related field preferred;
• Two or more years of experience in small business development or provision of business technical assistance strongly preferred;
• Demonstrated understanding of U.S. business climate and systems, business development;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically in a multi-cultural setting and with limited English proficiency speakers;
• Strong organizational skills including multi-tasking, prioritizing, planning, and effective time management;
• Fluency in written and spoken English, with bilingual ability in any refugee language preferred;
• Demonstrated multi-cultural experience;
• Computer literacy required, particularly proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Valid driver’s license, access to reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area.
• Occasional night/weekend work required.

Working Environment:

• The Microenterprise Program Coordinator position is based in the IRC Atlanta office, which is a standard office work environment.

Compensation: (Pay Range: $26.20 - $28.00) Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget.  Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.