Team Lead – FCDO Ending Preventable Deaths (EPD) Programme

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional for the position of Team Lead for the FCDO Ending Preventable Deaths (EPD) Support Programme.

About IRC

Founded in 1933, the IRC is a leading global humanitarian aid organization, working in over 50 countries and 25 U.S. cities. They respond to the world’s worst crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and empowerment to those devastated by conflict and disaster.

About the EPD Support Programme

The EPD Support Programme aims to assist FCDO central and country teams in ending preventable deaths of mothers, babies, and children by 2030. The programme will enhance health systems, promote human rights, and foster healthier environments in 11 flagship countries and 4 countries in protracted crises.

Key Responsibilities

• – Lead the EPD team in deploying technical assistance to address policy, legal, and implementation challenges
• – Manage programme performance against objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• – Oversee project risk, compliance, duty of care, and security
• – Supervise and shape the Technical Assistance (TA) process
• – Manage the strategic flexible fund
• – Oversee development and monitoring of work plans and project strategy documents
• – Manage consortium partnerships and maintain collaborative partner relations
• – Report to FCDO through formal and informal debriefings
• – Represent the project in national, regional, and international fora

Qualifications and Experience

• – Advanced degree in health, public administration, or related field
• – Minimum 10 years experience managing large-scale, multi-million-dollar, complex projects
• – Experience leading FCDO Health programs (preferred)
• – Deep understanding of health system strengthening, human rights, gender equality, and environmental health
• – Experience working in complex and high-risk environments
• – Strong leadership, representation, and interpersonal skills
• – Excellent analytical, communication, and writing skills
• – Proficiency in English required; French proficiency ideal

IRC’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and safe work environment. They prohibit discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of any kind and aim to increase representation of underrepresented groups.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates who can demonstrate their abilities to meet the above criteria are invited to apply. Note that recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project, and the final selection is subject to FCDO approval.

IRC is an equal opportunity employer committed to equality and inclusion in the workplace.