Evaluation Alliance for Human Rights (EAHR) Coordinator

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.IRC opened its Seattle office in 1976 and provides a continuum of trauma informed, client centered services including intensive case management, economic empowerment, health and wellness programming, immigration legal assistance, and education support for refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable immigrants in Washington State. IRC Seattle is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.Job Summary:The EAHR Coordinator leads Seattle based coordination of psychological and medical evaluations through the Evaluation Alliance for Human Rights (EAHR) program. EAHR increases access to forensic medical and mental health evaluations for asylum seekers and other individuals seeking humanitarian protection who would otherwise be unable to obtain this critical evidence.The EAHR Coordinator serves as the primary liaison between referring attorneys, volunteer evaluators, and applicants; manages referrals and scheduling; supports evaluator onboarding and ongoing engagement; ensures clear, protected information sharing workflows; and maintains timely, accurate data entry. This role also recruits and supervises interns and volunteers supporting evaluation coordination, resource navigation, and administrative needs.This position is part of the Health & Wellness team and collaborates closely with the EAHR Technical Advisor and Survivors of Torture team, as well as Seattle based teams across RAI operations.Major Responsibilities:Program Coordination• Serve as the main point of contact for Seattle area volunteer evaluators and referring legal partners.• Review referrals for appropriateness, completeness, and alignment with EAHR criteria.• Coordinate scheduling of medical and psychological evaluations, including interpretation services.• Facilitate secure transfer of applicant information, primarily through approved platforms (e.g., Box).• Organize and coordinate the work of the EAHR coordination team, create/maintain systems that support effective team coordination.• Remain on call during evaluations to troubleshoot issues and support both evaluators and applicants.Volunteer & Intern Management• Recruit, onboard, train, and provide ongoing support to volunteer evaluators in collaboration with EAHR national staff.• Maintain engagement and ensure volunteers remain current on required program protocols, trainings, and policies.• Supervise interns and volunteers supporting evaluation logistics, resource navigation, or other program functions.Data, Reporting & Compliance• Conduct consistent data entry and record keeping in EAHR databases and systems.• Ensure compliance with confidentiality, safeguarding policies, and all IRC data protection standards.• Identify trends, challenges, and opportunities to improve program operations and elevate them to leadership.• Contribute to network wide best practices, SOP improvement, and quarterly training initiatives.Collaboration & Cross Team Engagement• Coordinate with Seattle Health & Wellness teams, Survivors of Torture and broader IRC Seattle teams.• Build and maintain relationships with community partners, evaluators, interpreters, and legal organizations.• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and Communities of Practice relevant to trauma informed, culturally responsive service delivery.Key Working Relationships:• Position Reports to: EAHR Technical Advisor• Position Coordinates: Interns and Volunteers• Internal contacts: EAHR team members, Health & Wellness team, MSW interns, Immigration Legal Services team, RAI operations, HQ technical units• External contacts: Volunteer evaluators (medical/mental health professionals), immigration attorneys, interpreters, community-based partners.Job Requirements:Essential Qualifications• Undergraduate degree in social work, psychology, public health, law or a related field; equivalent professional experience may substitute.• Minimum 2 years of experience providing operational, administrative, or project coordination support in a nonprofit, social services, or healthcare setting.• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time in a fast-paced environment.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work with limited English-speaking individuals.• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective internal and external partnerships.• Ability to uphold strict confidentiality and safeguarding standards.• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfort learning database and secure sharing systems.Preferred Qualifications• Experience coordinating volunteers or managing volunteer driven programs.• Familiarity with trauma informed practices and working with survivors of torture, conflict, or displacement.• Knowledge of issues impacting refugees, asylum seekers, and other immigrant communities in the U.S.• Lived experience as an immigrant, refugee, or asylum seeker is a strong asset.• Fluency or proficiency in a language commonly spoken by EAHR clients (e.g., Spanish, Dari, Pashto, French, Arabic, Swahili, Kinyarwanda).Working Environment:• Standard professional office environment with hybrid in office and remote work options.• Availability/Flexibility to support some evening or weekend evaluations may be required to support evaluator schedules.• May require local travel within King and Pierce Counties.**Compensation: (**Pay Range: $30.00 - $35.50) Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.PROFESSIONAL STANDARDSAll International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.Cookies: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettingsUS 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 $163 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.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.HOW TO APPLYhttps://theirc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/Seattle-WA-USA/Evaluation-Alliance-for-Human-Rights--EAHR--Coordinator_JR00002510