Posted:2 hours ago
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Non-Profit Organization Management
Description:
The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization.
Job Description
Major Responsibilities:
- Administer AI tool governance processes by moving requests through approval workflows, serving as primary contact for staff, convening Governance Committee meetings, identifying process bottlenecks, and maintaining comprehensive records of approved tools and risk assessments; updating our intranet regularly; advancing SoPs on AI tools by coordinating among various teams
- Coordinate project management for AI for Business Development and AI for Partnerships initiatives by tracking deliverables and milestones, facilitating cross-team coordination, organizing meetings, and communicating status to stakeholders; drafting updates for broad communications
- Support the AI Community of Practice by creating meeting agendas, identifying and coordinating with speakers, curating and disseminating AI news and resources, managing knowledge repositories and knowledge posted on our intranet, facilitating connections between staff, and tracking engagement metrics
- Administer the Technology for Program Central Demand Pipeline by supporting intake processes, routing requests to appropriate teams, collecting feedback to identify patterns, preparing briefings for demand review meetings, and tracking request status
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration by building stakeholder relationships across IT, METAL, programs, and country offices, translating between technical and non-technical audiences, identifying alignment opportunities, and escalating issues to leadership
- Contribute to strategic planning and reporting by providing data-driven insights on demand patterns and governance trends, preparing dashboards and reports for leadership
- Promote responsible and ethical technology use by championing responsible AI practices, integrating ethical considerations into decision-making, raising awareness of risks in humanitarian contexts, and supporting development of guidance on responsible AI use
Job Requirements
- The requirements should establish a baseline (minimum) for educational background, previous work experience, professional knowledge or certification, specific skills and strengths and any other skill necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, International Development, Project Management, Public Health or related field required
Work Experience:
- 5-7 years of progressive professional experience in project coordination, technology management, program operations, or related fields required
- Minimum 2 years of experience working in the humanitarian, international development, or nonprofit sector required
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects or workstreams with competing priorities
- Experience with governance processes, demand management, or portfolio management preferred
- Previous experience working in or with IT departments or technology teams strongly preferred
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time