Executive Vice President (EVP) - Programs and Strategy

International Refugee Assistance Project • New York, NY

2d • $250,000 - $260,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Executive Vice President (EVP) of Programs and Strategy is a highly skilled and visionary leader whose primary responsibilities are to lead the strategic development of IRAP’s global programs and to engage with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to advance and resource the organization's mission. The EVP plays a key role on the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and collaborates with the Senior Leadership Team on strategic initiatives, as well as leading the Programmatic Leadership Committee (PLC). As an ELT member and in a public-facing role, this leader will partner with the President and the Development team to communicate IRAP’s strategic vision and programmatic impact to funders and other external stakeholders, supporting the organization's positioning as an innovator and its long-term growth and sustainability. The EVP- Programs and Strategy supervises the US, Europe, and SWANA program offices, including the direct legal representation, policy advocacy, and litigation work in the respective locations.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in law.
• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within the nonprofit or international development sectors, with a particular focus on working with refugees and forcibly displaced people or other immigrants.
• Extensive experience in innovative and transformative program leadership, including systemic change efforts for impact and network/brand-building.
• At least eight years of supervisory experience, including mentoring and growing leaders within an organization.
• Understanding of impact litigation in the U.S. and/or European context, with some direct experience in one or both ideal.
• Understanding of refugee protections internationally, as well as in at least one of the locations where IRAP operates: Jordan, Lebanon, Europe, or the United States.
• A history of successfully partnering with the development team to support the sustainable development of an organization through mission awareness, relationship-building, and developing programs for engagement with donor communities.
• A demonstrated track record of engaging new donors and/or increasing donations from existing donors.
• Strong track record of strategic planning, budgeting, and execution.
• Knowledge of legal requirements and a strategic approach to sub-granting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and partner with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to communicate in writing and verbally in English is required.
• A demonstrated, deep connection to IRAP’s mission and an understanding of critical challenges faced by forcibly displaced populations.
• Application of an equity lens to all aspects of strategy, priority setting, team development, and community engagement, grounded in IRAP’s commitment to justice and equality and its organizational values.
• Clear ability to translate complex legal concepts into compelling cases for support, and to drive IRAP’s brand visibility and opportunity development by building and maintaining effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills with ease, building a compelling narrative of IRAP’s strategic vision and programmatic impact to funders and other external stakeholders.
• An ability to digest and act upon evidence-based approaches to strategic communications seeking narrative and/or public opinion change.
• Demonstrated sound judgment, strong analytical skills, and decisiveness in addressing challenges and seizing opportunities.
• Ability to learn complicated legal systems and protections rapidly and effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and management skills, including in the legal services/legal representation context in the U.S. or Europe.
• Commitment to developing new and next-level leadership within the organization by supporting them to be accountable, creating opportunities for engagement on strategy and impact, and coaching and mentoring on effective decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Set and articulate the organization’s Theory of Change and Program Vision and annual priorities.
• Lead the strategic and programmatic development and planning processes, including establishing high-level objectives, goals, and key progress indicators to support the organization’s commitment to its mission and strategic plan.
• Oversee the development of new impactful programs and ensure integration and alignment of all of IRAP’s programs globally with IRAP’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Develop strategies and facilitate innovative approaches to enhance program effectiveness and impact.
• Cultivate, deepen, and sustain partnerships that support the work of IRAP and the Programs Division.
• Engage in critical relationship building and networking to further IRAP’s impact with a variety of stakeholders, including donors.
• Provide visionary leadership and guidance for all programmatic areas.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the Programs Division and ensure effective coordination and communication across programmatic functions.
• Ensure program outcomes and impacts are effectively tracked and communicated in collaboration with the Evaluation and Learning team.
• Manage and support the development of IRAP’s talented team, and lead a culture of commitment and collaboration.
• Offer a supportive, equitable, and inclusive work environment that upholds the principles of antioppression across the division.
• In partnership with members of the ELT - primarily the President and EVP External Relations & Organizational Planning - introduce and build an external network of key partners and relationships to support Program success and funding sustainability.
• Serve as a key member of the ELT, contributing to high-level decision-making and organizational strategy.
• Collaborate with ELT members to drive strategic initiatives and organizational goals.
• Engage with the Senior Leadership Team on strategic planning and initiatives.
• Provide leadership and insights to support the development and execution of IRAP’s strategic priorities.
• Lead the annual planning and budgeting process for the Programs Division.
• Ensure that program plans and budgets align with IRAP’s overall strategic goals and resource availability.
• Monitor program performance against goals and budget, making adjustments as needed.

Benefits

• Fully paid family health insurance
• Retirement options: U.S. full-time, tax-paying staff are eligible to participate in our 401(k) plan, including an employer match.
• Extensive PTO (20 or more vacation days, 18 and more public/ org-wide holidays)
• Comprehensive leave time for sickness
• Disability and parenting: We have a generous parental leave program that allows parents to take more than 27 weeks. In addition, we support staff who travel for work by offering a childcare stipend.
• Reimbursement for work-from-home equipment
• Generous opportunities for professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed