National Reception and Placement (R&P) Program Manager-USRAP - Islamic Relief USA

Job Title:             National Reception and Placement (R&P) Program Manager-USRAP

Status:                 Full-time (temporary, end date September 30, 2025)

Location:             Alexandria, VA 

Division:              Programs

Position Summary:

The National Reception and Placement (R&P) Program Manager will oversee the initial resettlement functions of the Reception & Placement (R&P) program, funded through a Cooperative Agreement with the Bureau of Population, Refugees & Migration in the State Department. The position will collaborate with the Assistant Director, USRAP, to provide leadership and direction to the R&P program, ensuring a seamless and integrated system that promotes successful resettlement and integration of refugees within IRUSA’s affiliate network. The position will report to the Assistant Director - USRAP.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain current knowledge of the R&P program and ensure that programmatic updates are shared with the affiliate network in a timely manner.
• Keep abreast of network activities, including staffing changes, monitoring, and training schedules.
• Oversee the grant operational aspects, including periodic reporting, documentation & data quality, performance tracking, and compliance monitoring.
• Oversee the onboarding of new IRUSA affiliates, including R&P training and ongoing technical assistance.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders to develop new programming to support refugees’ self-sufficiency and long-term integration.
• Coordinate with the USRAP team and other departments to respond to and prepare proposals for program services, and coordinate the implementation of new programs, providing oversight and monitoring through execution.
• Provide support to IRUSA’s affiliates across the country by establishing channels for ongoing communication and conducting training needs assessments.
• Provide mentorship and supervision to the R&P team, with direct reports, including the National R&P Technical Specialist, the System Support Coordinator, the Data and Report Processing Coordinator, and the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist.
• Represent IRUSA during periodic convenings and other events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Undergraduate degree required; graduate degree preferred.
• 7-10 years of progressive work experience in social services or human assistance programs, including management of diverse teams and understanding of or experience with effective case management practices.
• Knowledge of U.S. Refugee Program required; previous work experience at a national resettlement agency is preferred.
• Leadership & Resource Management: Ability to lead, mentor, and supervise program staff, and exercise good stewardship of the organization’s resources.
• Prior experience in responding to and preparing proposals for program services.
• Project management experience highly desired.
• Experience in managing federal grants preferred.
• Knowledge of refugee information systems (IRIS) and familiarity with case management software, a plus.
• Well-organized with keen attention to detail; ability to prioritize and delegate duties and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time to operating sites and other domestic locations.

At Islamic Relief USA we are committed to safeguarding and protecting all individuals we come into contact with through our work. IRUSA representatives must adhere to its organizational values: Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice, and Custodianship. In accordance with these values, IRUSA operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Code of Ethics, and Anti-Harassment and Discrimination.