Senior WPE Manager

Job Description

Title: Senior WPE Manager

Company Name: International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Vacancy: --

Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Experience:
∎ At least 5 years

Published: 6 May 2025

Education:
∎ Bachelor/Honors
∎ Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Women’s Studies/ Gender/ Social Science/ Social Work/ Human Rights/ Humanities or any other equivalent degree.
∎ Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Women’s Studies/ Gender/ Social Science/ Social Work/ Human Rights/ Humanities or any other equivalent degree.

Requirements:

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Country: Bangladesh
∎ Department: Women's Protection & Empowerment (WPE)
∎ Contract length: December 31, 2025 (with possibility of extension subject to funding, program needs and performance of incumbent)
∎ Work Location: IRC-Bangladesh, Ukhiya Office
∎ Reporting to: WPE Coordinator
∎ Expected Start Date: At Earliest
∎ 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.
∎ Since 2017, IRC has supported Rohingya Refugees and Bangladeshi nationalities communities in Cox's Bazar, Khulna, Barisal, and Chittagong with integrated services. The organization also addresses climate change impacts by building resilience and promoting economic recovery, education, and protection.
∎ The Senior Women’s Protection & Empowerment (WPE) Manager will lead the design, implementation, and oversight of WPE programming aimed at addressing violence against women and girls (VAWG) through full cycle of GBV response, risk mitigation, and prevention initiatives. This includes managing interventions in Women and Girls’ Safe Spaces (WGSS), Multipurpose Community Centers (MPCC), community-based activities, and government system strengthening, as well as providing technical capacity-building support to implementing partners. The role is central to ensuring the delivery of quality case management, psychosocial support (PSS), and survivor-centered services, while also advancing the implementation of IRC's tested and evidence-based prevention approaches such as SASA! Together, EMAP Plus, Girl Shine, EA$E, and Safe at Home. Through tailored capacity development and supportive mentoring, the Senior WPE Manager will enhance the technical skills of IRC staff and partners, with a focus on case management, Women Rise (PSS curriculum) and community-led GBV prevention strategies. In addition, Senior WPE Manager will oversee project implementation to ensure alignment with project proposals, donor requirements, and IRC’s global WPE standards. This includes managing project budgets, ensuring timely and high-quality reporting, and fostering collaborative partnerships. The role will report to the WPE Coordinator and work closely with the Program Coordinator and other relevant teams to ensure seamless program delivery.
∎ Country: Bangladesh
∎ Department: Women's Protection & Empowerment (WPE)
∎ Contract length: December 31, 2025 (with possibility of extension subject to funding, program needs and performance of incumbent)
∎ Work Location: IRC-Bangladesh, Ukhiya Office
∎ Reporting to: WPE Coordinator
∎ Expected Start Date: At Earliest
∎ Program Brief
∎ 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.
∎ Since 2017, IRC has supported Rohingya Refugees and Bangladeshi nationalities communities in Cox's Bazar, Khulna, Barisal, and Chittagong with integrated services. The organization also addresses climate change impacts by building resilience and promoting economic recovery, education, and protection.
∎ Purpose
∎ The Senior Women’s Protection & Empowerment (WPE) Manager will lead the design, implementation, and oversight of WPE programming aimed at addressing violence against women and girls (VAWG) through full cycle of GBV response, risk mitigation, and prevention initiatives. This includes managing interventions in Women and Girls’ Safe Spaces (WGSS), Multipurpose Community Centers (MPCC), community-based activities, and government system strengthening, as well as providing technical capacity-building support to implementing partners. The role is central to ensuring the delivery of quality case management, psychosocial support (PSS), and survivor-centered services, while also advancing the implementation of IRC's tested and evidence-based prevention approaches such as SASA! Together, EMAP Plus, Girl Shine, EA$E, and Safe at Home. Through tailored capacity development and supportive mentoring, the Senior WPE Manager will enhance the technical skills of IRC staff and partners, with a focus on case management, Women Rise (PSS curriculum) and community-led GBV prevention strategies. In addition, Senior WPE Manager will oversee project implementation to ensure alignment with project proposals, donor requirements, and IRC’s global WPE standards. This includes managing project budgets, ensuring timely and high-quality reporting, and fostering collaborative partnerships. The role will report to the WPE Coordinator and work closely with the Program Coordinator and other relevant teams to ensure seamless program delivery.
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Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Remuneration Package: Competitive Base Pay with Fringe Benefits (As per IRC National Pay Scale in Bangladesh)
∎ Remuneration Package: Competitive Base Pay with Fringe Benefits (As per IRC National Pay Scale in Bangladesh)

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

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Company Information:
∎ International Rescue Committee (IRC)
∎ 3rd floor, Sayemon Heritage Residence, Baharchora, Cox’s Bazar
∎ The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and in 26 U.S. cities, our dedicated teams provide clean water, shelter, health care, education, protection and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Founded in 1933. David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, is a former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom.

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∎ 3rd floor, Sayemon Heritage Residence, Baharchora, Cox’s Bazar
∎ The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and in 26 U.S. cities, our dedicated teams provide clean water, shelter, health care, education, protection and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Founded in 1933. David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, is a former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom.

Application Deadline: 15 May 2025

Category: NGO/Development