Microenterprise Development Coordinator

SCOPE OF WORK:
Through the Microenterprise Development Program
(MED), the International Rescue Committee provides refugees seeking to start
businesses with opportunities for business training, one-on-one business
technical assistance, and assistance with access to credit and capital. The MED
Coordinator is primarily responsible for recruiting potential refugee
entrepreneurs, facilitating training and workshops, tracking clients' progress,
assisting clients' creating business plans and their access to capital,
building partnerships in the community, and reporting as the donor requires.

Major Responsibilities:

Recruitment of
program participants:
Work closely with internal staff and program partners to engage potential participants with the MED program;
Develop outreach materials; create and distribute flyers and brochures to clients, local businesses, community centers, organizations and other places frequented by potential participants;
Provide program orientations and training to individuals and groups.
Tracking:
Collect appropriate documentation
ensuring participant eligibility to receive services;
Oversee compliance of case file
documentation for program;
Conduct participant surveys and
evaluation efforts;
Enter data into the program's
information data systems and internal tracking systems;
Provide the Economic Empowerment
Manager with Program data and narrative reports as donor's requirements.
Service provision:
Assess potential MED program clients
and assist with preparation to enroll;
Provide technical assistance to
microenterprise clients, making outside referrals as needed;
Coordinate training workshops,
including arrangement of guest speakers and trainers;
Coordinate
with Financial Coach and assist MED program clients to access capital (small
business loans) as needed;
Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in economics, Finance, Business, Development, or related field preferred;
Demonstrated understanding of U.S. business climate and systems, business development;
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with limitedEnglish proficiency speakers;
Strong organizational skills including multi-tasking, prioritizing, planning, and effective time management;
Fluency in written and spoken English, with bilingual ability preferred;
Computer literacy required, particularly proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Valid driver's license, access to reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area.
Occasional night/weekend work required.

Working
Environment:
The Microenterprise Program Coordinator position
is based in the IRC Wichita office, which is a standard office work
environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC
considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex,
color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status,
veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable
law.

US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly
competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US
holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical
insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and
vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b
retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability &
life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our
staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and
mental health struggles.