Senior Strategy Analyst

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.

Job Overview: 

As a member of the Resettlement, Asylum and Integration (RAI) team at headquarters, the Senior Strategy Advisor will provide strategic and project-based support to priority initiatives advancing RAI’s strategy, with a focus on Strategic Action Plans (SAPs) and supporting monitoring and renewal of our commitments towards Strategy100 (S100), IRC’s new global strategy that will carry the organization to its centenary in 2033.

Reporting to the RAI Senior Director, Strategy & Planning, this temporary part-time role (10-15 hours a week) will   drive cross-departmental consultation and collaboration between HQ departments and within RAI HQ and program offices, and work closely with senior staff across IRC to facilitate important decisions and difficult conversations. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, excellent interpersonal skills, a sturdy analytical mindset to drive quantitative analysis to inform decision making, a high level of personal initiative, and the ability to work effectively in a highly multicultural environment.

Major Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Performance

• Support and maintain the systems and routines that support RAI’s annual goal-setting, performance monitoring, and organizational learning, ensuring leadership has clear, timely visibility into departmental progress and priorities.

• Oversee the development of departmental objectives and key results by working with senior stakeholders to translate RAI’s strategic direction into measurable outcomes.

• Maintain the department’s approach to monitoring and reporting on annual goals on a quarterly and yearly basis, including indicators and reporting mechanisms.

Annual Planning and Monitoring

• Support in design and execution of monitoring and performance management, including indicators, reporting cadence, review forums, and systems to support consistent, high-quality reporting and evidence-based decision-making.

• Independently drive end-to-end quantitative modeling, including problem formulation, data analysis, model development, and validation to support data-driven decision-making.

• Lead funding gap analyses to identify resource constraints and surface recommendations for prioritization.

Ongoing Team Duties

Provide ongoing support to the Strategy & Planning team across priority projects and day-to-day operations, adapting as needed to evolving needs and timelines.

• Support the S&P team with key strategic projects in preparation for FY27, including organizing meetings and workshops, developing materials, producing quantitative analysis and modelling, and supporting logistics.

• Represent the S&P team as the cross-functional (XFX) representative, attending weekly forums and ensuring RAI’s strategic priorities are well-represented.

• Provide general strategy and administrative support for team projects and operations, including compiling internal resources and implementing business process improvements.

• Additional duties and learning opportunities as assigned in response to shifting internal projects and priorities.

Job Requirements:

Work Experience:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in strategy, operations, project management, or a similar role in a complex, global organization.

• Experience managing multiple priorities and cross-functional projects and change initiatives with minimal oversight.

• Experience developing quantitative analysis and modeling to synthesize complex data, track performance against strategic targets, and support evidence-based decision-making across a distributed team.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to design, manage, and improve organizational systems and processes (e.g., goal-setting frameworks, knowledge management, governance routines).

• Demonstrated ability to conduct quantitative analysis and build models to synthesize complex data, track performance against strategic targets, and support evidence-based decision-making across a distributed team.

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English, including the ability to produce compelling briefings, presentations, and communications content for diverse audiences.

• Demonstrated familiarity with AI tools for professional productivity, with enthusiasm for driving broader adoption.

• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail, with a proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and influence effectively across cultures, time zones, and levels of seniority.

Working Environment:

• Standard office working environment.

• This role may require working remotely full or part time and part time remote employees may be required to share workspace.

Compensation:

• ($50 - $60). 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 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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Compensation: 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.

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 $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.

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Global scale, dynamic workplace: At the IRC, we believe that the dynamic, global make-up of our team is our strength. When you join us, you're not just starting a job—you will be part of a global organization positively impacting millions of lives in over 40 get to work with colleagues from all around the world—working across time zones and regularly exchanging different ideas, perspectives and insights. You’ll join a team that is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and heard.  

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Our Typical Recruitment Process

The interview process typically includes three rounds, though the number may vary depending on the role and level of seniority. It usually begins with a conversation with our recruiting team to learn more about you and your goals. This is followed by an interview with a hiring manager or business stakeholder to explore your background and provide more insight into the role. The final round focuses on assessing your role-specific expertise and may be conducted as a panel interview to evaluate your cross-functional strengths. Before extending an offer, we generally conduct reference checks, and after an offer is made, a standard background check is completed. While we strive for consistency, the process may differ based on the role, business unit, location, job type, legal requirements, and other factors.

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