Call for International Development and Humanitarian Experts

Open to Remote

locations

Global Roving

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 2 Days Ago

job requisition id

JR00002437

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.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is continuously seeking exceptional leaders and consultants to advise and spearhead our World Bank–funded projects within the Crisis, Response, Recovery and Development (CRRD) unit, focused on Education, Health, Protection, and Economic Wellbeing. We are deeply committed to making a meaningful global impact in these sectors across both development and humanitarian contexts.

Open Roles

The IRC is seeking both national and international candidates to fill the following roles:

• Team Leader(s)
• Technical Expert(s) – Education, Health, Economic Empowerment, Protection, and Resilience
  (see below for more details on countries and thematic areas)
• Environmental and Social Safeguard Advisor

These roles are expected to be based in, or require travel to, host countries depending on the location of the funding opportunity. Further details on contract type, salary, and benefits will be provided to selected candidates on a call-down basis. These are mid- to senior-level positions requiring outstanding critical thinking, organizational, and representational skills.

Candidate Profile

We are eager to hear from senior leaders with:

• Demonstrated experience (7+ years) in complex program design and delivery, including in fragile and conflict-affected countries (FCV)
• Prior experience as a Team Leader, Technical Advisor, or in a similar role on World Bank–funded projects (strongly preferred)
• Experience managing consortia of international and local partners
• Proven ability to operate at a senior management level, including managing staff in a matrixed system with a focus on adaptive management
• Substantial experience working within the World Bank operational footprint in developing countries and/or fragile and conflict-affected contexts
• Strong skills in building and maintaining relationships with government officials
• Fluency in English required; fluency in French or Spanish is an asset
• For Technical Expert roles: extensive technical experience in Education, Health, Economic Empowerment, Protection, and/or Resilience initiatives in development and/or humanitarian settings

Application Requirements

To apply, please submit:

• Your CV in World Bank CV format
• A cover letter specifying the position you are applying for and how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate

All positions are contingent upon the programme being awarded to the IRC.

Priority Regions, Countries, and Thematic Areas

We are currently prioritizing candidates with experience in the following regions, countries, and thematic areas. National candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

West Africa

• Nigeria – Education & Nutrition
• Burkina Faso – Health Systems Strengthening
• Mali – Resilience

Central Africa

• Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) – Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
• Chad – Health
• Central African Republic (CAR) – Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE)

East Africa

• Sudan – Nutrition & Resilience
• Somalia – Economic Empowerment & GBV
• Kenya – Livelihoods & Health
• South Sudan – Climate Resilience & Protection

Latin America

• Haiti – Reintegration & WPE
• Honduras – Returnees
• El Salvador – Reintegration & WPE
• Guatemala – Returnees
• Colombia – (thematic area to be defined)

Middle East & South Asia (MENA)

• Syria – Livelihoods & Protection
• Lebanon – Education & Protection
• Afghanistan – Education & Protection
• Pakistan – Education & Climate Resilience
• Bangladesh – Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All 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.

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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.