WPE Manager – GBV, SRH and MHPSS Programming

About the role

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is recruiting a WPE Manager in Rakhine State to manage and oversee its WPE programming, including support and direct supervision of program staff in Sittwe Township and mobile emergency response to new sites of displacement. The role covers technical quality of implementation, on-time and on-budget delivery, and GBV, SRH integration and MHPSS and life-skills programming for women and girls. It reports to the Senior WPE Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise response officers, prevention officers, Senior Adolescent Girls workers and program assistants, and provide technical capacity building and training to IRC and partner staff
• Ensure GBV case management, psychosocial support, prevention curricula and outreach follow best practice and technical guidelines
• Manage multiple grants, prepare work plans, and produce accurate narrative and financial reports for donors
• Support monitoring and evaluation, data collection and quality, and contribute to donor reports and advocacy on health gaps
• Coordinate with IRC Health, Protection and ERD teams, UN and NGO partners, and local authorities, and attend GBV sub-cluster meetings
• Lead the rollout of new prevention interventions such as WGWC, EMAP and SASA

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Social Science, Gender Studies, Public Health, Humanities or a related field
• At least 3 years of professional experience in INGOs implementing community-based activities and managing teams
• Previous work with a women's organization or international NGO preferred
• Fluent Burmese and strong English speaking, listening, reading and writing
• Ability to work and travel in remote areas and to uphold safeguarding, PSEA and Do-No-Harm principles

Required skills

• Good knowledge of budget management
• Microsoft Office
• Report writing and clear communication with diverse stakeholders