Overview
This role will enable the IRC to put its GEDI commitments into action by overseeing and providing strategic planning and problem-solving support on projects aligned with the top priorities of the GEDI unit. It serves as a thought partner to the Chief GEDI Officer, devising strategies and tactics for change management and ensuring effective delivery on the GEDI Action Plan.
Key Responsibilities
- Spearhead the creation and ongoing optimization of the GEDI Action Plan dashboard, ensuring robust tracking of progress against key indicators and metrics.
- Oversee the timely coordination of comprehensive progress reports (QSRR, Delivery Letters, Sponsors).
- Validate insights and recommendations from the GEDI team with senior stakeholders.
- Facilitate consensus through well-structured meetings that address and resolve complex challenges.
- Oversee the delivery of multiple complex projects, ensuring that outcomes are timely and of high quality.
- Take ownership of project scope, driving solutions, and swiftly resolving any roadblocks that arise.
- Partner with departments to streamline processes, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
- Influence IRC leaders to embed GEDI commitments across all organizational processes.
- Support the Chief GEDI Officer in growing the Equality Hub through cross-departmental knowledge management and technical coherence.
- Lead the implementation and coordination of global GEDI initiatives.
- Articulate the GEDI vision with clarity and impact across the organization.
- Lead far-reaching internal communications plans.
- Develop technical reports, briefing documents, talking points and presentations.
- Direct the planning and execution of departmental meetings.
- Collaborate with GEDI Directors to implement and monitor key initiatives.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to the GEDI Department Manager.
Required Experience
- A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.
- Exceptional organizational, cross-functional project management, and time-management skills.
- Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to structure and creatively solve complex problems.
- Comfort leveraging data and AI-powered tools to drive efficiency, inform decision-making, and increase organizational agility.
- Proven track record of advising stakeholders at all levels, particularly senior leadership, with strong meeting facilitation and presentation skills.
- Highly collaborative and capable of working independently within a dynamic, cross-functional global team structure.
- Receptive and collaborative approach that fosters a positive team environment and builds strong relationships with diverse individuals.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
- Familiarity with and interest in GEDI principles and practices, demonstrating commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Proficiency in data analysis, including the ability to interpret and leverage data for decision-making and process improvement.
- Significant experience leading organizational GEDI and/or gender and inclusion strategy at a global scale, with a strong track record of cross-departmental collaboration to deliver impactful goals.
- Experience leading and supporting change management efforts to embed and sustain an inclusive workplace culture.
