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Essential Job Details
- Company: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
- Locations: Multiple (Nairobi, Kenya; Berlin, Germany; London, UK; Kakuma, Kenya; Hagadera, Kenya; Amman, Jordan; Dakar, Senegal)
- Industry: Humanitarian Aid, Health, Education, Protection, Research & Development, Monitoring & Evaluation, Compliance
- Employment Type: Fixed Term, Regular, Consultant (varies by role)
- Application Deadlines: Varies (e.g., posted 6/13/2025 to 7/3/2025)
- Number of Vacancies: 13 across diverse roles
- Categories: Health, Emergency Response, Protection, Research, Monitoring & Evaluation, Compliance, Diversity & Inclusion
Introduction
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian organization dedicated to assisting populations affected by conflict and disaster. Operating in over 40 countries, IRC delivers critical services in health, education, economic recovery, protection, and more. As of July 7, 2025, 12:50 AM MDT, IRC is recruiting for 13 diverse roles across multiple locations, offering opportunities to contribute to innovative programs in fragile and conflict-affected contexts. These positions span technical, managerial, and strategic areas, providing a platform for professional growth and global impact. With a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, IRC seeks qualified candidates to join its mission-driven team.
About IRC
Founded in 1933, IRC responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, providing immediate relief and long-term support. Headquartered in New York, with regional hubs like Nairobi, IRC leverages expertise in research, emergency response, and program evaluation to drive sustainable change. Its work aligns with global standards, partnering with local organizations, governments, and donors to empower communities. These job opportunities reflect IRC’s ongoing evolution, integrating cutting-edge tools like AI, data science, and anticipatory action to address emerging challenges.
Available Positions
1. Anticipatory Action Coordinator (req58789)
- Locations: New York, NY, USA; Nairobi, Nairobi Municipality, Kenya; Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Sector: Economic Recovery & Livelihood
- Employment Category: Fixed Term
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Compensation: USD 67,000.00 – 86,000.00 Annually
- Work Arrangement: Open to Remote
- Requisition ID: req58789
- Posted: 7/3/2025
- Application Deadline: Apply promptly (no specific deadline provided)
Job Description
With funding from GFFO, Trafigura Foundation, SIDA, and Google.org, IRC is developing an agile anticipatory action approach using long-range forecasts from Columbia University (IRI) to predict floods or droughts. The Anticipatory Action Coordinator supports the Anticipatory Action Specialist (HEA) in managing GFFO-funded responses, ensuring timely delivery, donor compliance, and high standards. This role involves close collaboration with Country Program teams, Finance, Procurement, and the Emergency & Humanitarian Unit (EHAU).
Specific Responsibilities
- Project Management (40%): Develop and refine project management systems, track deliverables, manage workplans, and maintain risk registers.
- Partner Subcontract Management (20%): Coordinate with research partners on workplans, compliance, and subcontract amendments.
- Reporting (40%): Lead GFFO narrative and financial reporting, document improvements, and report activations to the Anticipation Hub.
Key Working Relationships
- Reports to: Anticipatory Action Specialist
- Internal Contacts: EHAU, Research and Innovation, ERD Technical Unit, Awards Management Unit, Country Office Staff
Job Qualifications
- Work Experience: 5+ years of project management, partnership management experience.
- Skills: Knowledge of GFFO terms, critical thinking, organizational skills, MS Office proficiency (Excel preferred), multilingual (English required, German preferred).
- Working Environment: Remote option, 3 weeks/quarter in fragile contexts.
How to Apply
2. Anticipatory Action Specialist (req58787)
- Locations: Nairobi, Nairobi Municipality, Kenya; Berlin, Berlin, Germany; London, United Kingdom
- Sector: Economic Recovery & Livelihood
- Employment Category: Fixed Term
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Compensation: GBP 56,875.09 – 66,354.27 Annually
- Work Arrangement: Open to Remote
- Requisition ID: req58787
- Posted: 7/3/2025
- Application Deadline: Apply promptly (no specific deadline provided)
Job Description
The Anticipatory Action Specialist leads IRC’s global responses funded by Trafigura Foundation and Google.org, focusing on contingency planning and cash transfers based on long-range forecasts. This role thrives in dynamic, evolving contexts, requiring fieldwork in fragile settings.
Specific Responsibilities
- Implementation (70%): Monitor forecasts, lead contingency planning, oversee cash transfers, and support early warning systems.
- Collaboration (15%): Engage with partners and coordinate with operational agencies.
- Capacity Building (15%): Train Country Program teams and raise awareness of IRC’s approach.
Key Working Relationships
- Reports to: Anticipatory Action Senior Specialist
- Supervises: Anticipatory Action Coordinator
- Internal Contacts: EHAU, Technical Units, Country Programs
- External Contacts: Trafigura Foundation, Google.org
Job Qualifications
- Work Experience: 5-8 years in humanitarian/development, cash transfer expertise preferred.
- Skills: Adaptability, organizational skills, MS Office proficiency, multilingual (English required, French/Spanish/Arabic preferred).
- Working Environment: Remote option, 3 weeks/quarter in fragile contexts.
How to Apply
3. Sexual and Reproductive Health in Emergencies (SRHiE) Specialist (req58763)
- Locations: Nairobi, Nairobi Municipality, Kenya; Amman, Jordan; Dakar, Senegal
- Sector: Health
- Employment Category: Fixed Term
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid
- Requisition ID: req58763
- Posted: 7/2/2025
- Application Deadline: Apply promptly (no specific deadline provided)
Job Description
The SRHiE Specialist supports IRC’s Minimum Initial Services Package (MISP) implementation, providing technical assistance and advocating for global accountability. This role involves capacity building and coordination across the Health Unit and Emergency Unit.
Specific Responsibilities
- Institutionalization (30%): Advocate for MISP, standardize M&E systems, and maintain resources.
- Technical Assistance (20%): Conduct TA visits, support programming, and evaluate responses.
- Advocacy (40%): Launch the SRHiE Center of Excellence and conduct strategic advocacy.
- Business Development (10%): Contribute to proposals and grant management.
Key Working Relationships
- Reports to: Senior Technical Advisor of Emergency Health
- Internal Contacts: EmU, Health Unit, ERT/EST Coordinators
- External Contacts: Interagency Working Group, Global Health Cluster
Job Qualifications
- Education: MPH or equivalent, medical/nursing/midwifery degree a plus.
- Work Experience: 7+ years in SRH, 4-5 years field experience.
- Skills: SRHR expertise, communication, training skills, fluency in English and French.
- Working Environment: Hybrid, 20% travel to unstable areas.
How to Apply
4. Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning Global Practice Lead (req58756)
- Locations: New York, NY, United States; Nairobi, Nairobi Municipality, Kenya; London, United Kingdom
- Sector: Monitoring & Evaluation
- Employment Category: Fixed Term
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Compensation: USD 117,000.00 – 140,000.00 (NY) / GBP 71,093.86 – 82,942.84 (UK) Annually
- Work Arrangement: Open to Remote
- Requisition ID: req58756
- Posted: 7/2/2025
- Application Deadline: Apply promptly (no specific deadline provided)
Job Description
The MEAL Global Practice Lead sets standards and drives harmonization of MEAL approaches across IRC’s Crisis Response, Recovery and Development (CRRD) department, collaborating with Technical Units to enhance program quality.
Specific Responsibilities
- Standards (40%): Lead MEAL working group, develop indicators, and update standards.
- Capacity Building (30%): Coordinate training, support TU MEAL Leads, and foster learning.
- Culture of Learning (20%): Guide learning agendas and adaptive management.
- Business Development (10%): Build partnerships and support strategic grants.
Key Working Relationships
- Reports to: Senior Director, MEAL
- Supervises: Global MEAL Practice Advisor
- Internal Contacts: Deputy Director MEAL, Regional Measurement Teams
Job Qualifications
- Education: Master’s in MEAL or related field.
- Work Experience: Proven MEAL experience, team management, 5+ years in humanitarian/development.
- Skills: Analysis, communication, MS Office/PowerBI proficiency, multilingual (English required, Arabic/French/Spanish preferred).
- Working Environment: Remote option, 25% travel.
How to Apply
5. Nursing Officer In Charge (req58651)
- Location: Kakuma, Rift Valley, Kenya
- Sector: Health
- Employment Category: Fixed Term
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Work Arrangement: In-person
- Requisition ID: req58651
- Posted: 6/25/2025
- Application Deadline: Apply promptly (no specific deadline provided)
Job Description
The Nursing Officer In Charge oversees the Level 4 Hospital in Kakuma Refugee Camp, providing supervision and ensuring quality care under the Health Manager’s guidance.
Specific Responsibilities
- Program Management: Formulate goals, review activities, and participate in assessments.
- Human Resource: Supervise staff, manage leave, and handle disciplinary issues.
- Program Activities: Ensure smooth hospital operations, conduct training, and maintain SOPs.
- Reporting: Compile reports, monitor morbidity, and coordinate referrals.
Key Working Relationships
- Reports to: Health Manager
- Internal Contacts: Hospital Staff, Supply Chain Manager
Job Qualifications
- Education: BSN, registered with Nursing Council of Kenya.
- Work Experience: 3+ years, supervisory experience preferred.
- Skills: Clinical knowledge, communication, MS Office proficiency.
- Working Environment: In-person, challenging conditions.
How to Apply
6. Deployment Manager (req58715)
- Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Municipality, Kenya
- Sector: Emergency Response
- Employment Category: Fixed Term
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Work Arrangement: In-person
- Requisition ID: req58715
- Posted: 7/2/2025
- Application Deadline: Apply promptly (no specific deadline provided)
Job Description
The Deployment Manager coordinates ERT and GST deployments, managing rosters and administrative tasks within the Emergency Unit (EmU).
Specific Responsibilities
- Deployment Management: Innovate processes, document deployments, and follow up post-deployment.
- Financial: Secure codes, review timesheets, and ensure proper cost coding.
- Roster Management: Maintain talent profiles, promote engagement, and ensure policy adherence.
- Administration: Support onboarding, training, and policy updates.
Key Working Relationships
- Reports to: Deployment Coordinator
- Internal Contacts: EmU People & Culture, ERT/GST Staff
Job Qualifications
- Education: University degree or 3+ years in customer service.
- Work Experience: Roster/emergency deployment experience an advantage.
- Skills: Attention to detail, communication, MS Office proficiency.
- Working Environment: In-person, Nairobi IHUB.
How to Apply
7. Strategic Systems Officer (req58735)
- Locations: New York, NY, United States; Nairobi, Nairobi Municipality, Kenya; London, United Kingdom
- Sector: Research & Development
- Employment Category: Regular
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Compensation: USD 92,000.00 – 115,000.00 (NY) / GBP 56,875.00 – 63,200.00 (UK) Annually
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid
- Requisition ID: req58735
- Posted: 7/1/2025
- Application Deadline: Apply promptly (no specific deadline provided)
Job Description
The Strategic Systems Officer enhances Airbel Impact Lab’s systems using AI and automation, focusing on knowledge management and operational efficiency.
Specific Responsibilities
- Core Competencies: Develop user-centered systems, test pilots, and leverage Microsoft 365/AI tools.
- Focus Areas: Maintain information systems, support decision-making, and improve proposal processes.
Key Working Relationships
- Reports to: Airbel Strategy & Delivery Team Lead
- Internal Contacts: Portfolio Teams, Finance, Operations
Job Qualifications
- Education: Degree in Computer Science or related field.
- Work Experience: 6-8 years in systems design, AI experience preferred.
- Skills: Microsoft 365 proficiency, communication, problem-solving.
- Working Environment: Hybrid, humanitarian context experience an asset.
How to Apply
8. Protection Officer (req58667)
- Location: Hagadera, North-Eastern (Kaskazini Mashariki), Kenya
- Sector: Protection and Rule of Law
- Employment Category: Fixed Term
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Work Arrangement: In-person
- Requisition ID: req58667
- Posted: 6/26/2025
- Application Deadline: Apply promptly (no specific deadline provided)
Job Description
The Protection Officer implements integrated protection programs in Hagadera, focusing on GBV, Child Protection, and mainstreaming across sectors.
Specific Responsibilities
- Program Implementation: Develop workplans, train staff, and conduct assessments.
- Grants: Contribute to workplans and proposal development.
- Capacity Building: Facilitate training on protection principles.
- Coordination: Represent program in meetings and strengthen referral pathways.
Key Working Relationships
- Reports to: Protection Manager
- Internal Contacts: Protection Technical Coordinator, Sector Teams
Job Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s in social sciences or related field.
- Work Experience: 3+ years in protection, field experience preferred.
- Skills: Understanding of protection standards, communication, Somali proficiency an asset.
- Working Environment: In-person, challenging conditions.
How to Apply
9. Nurse (req58636)
- Location: Kakuma, Rift Valley, Kenya
- Sector: Health
- Employment Category: Fixed Term
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Work Arrangement: In-person
- Requisition ID: req58636
- Posted: 6/24/2025
- Application Deadline: Apply promptly (no specific deadline provided)
Job Description
The Nurse provides care and supervises refugee staff in Kakuma Hospital, reporting to the Hospital Matron.
Specific Responsibilities
- Programming: Supervise wards, assist doctors, and conduct training.
- Reporting: Compile inventory and monthly reports.
- Operations: Maintain equipment and drug registers.
Key Working Relationships
- Reports to: Hospital Matron
- Internal Contacts: Doctors, Refugee Staff
Job Qualifications
- Education: Registered Nurse from KMTC or recognized institution.
- Work Experience: 2+ years in a hospital setting.
- Skills: Clinical skills, cultural sensitivity, MS Office proficiency.
- Working Environment: In-person, difficult conditions.
How to Apply
10. Project Dashboard Consultant (req58609)
- Location: Kenya
- Sector: Education
- Employment Category: Consultant
- Employment Type: Part-Time
- Work Arrangement: In-person
- Requisition ID: req58609
- Posted: 6/24/2025
- Application Deadline: Apply promptly (no specific deadline provided)
Job Description
The Project Dashboard Consultant develops a Power BI dashboard for the TeachWell project to track KPIs and automate MEAL processes.
Specific Responsibilities
- Design and integrate data, develop prototypes, and conduct user acceptance testing.
- Deliver training and technical documentation.
Key Working Relationships
- Reports to: TeachWell MEAL Team
- Internal Contacts: Program Managers, Donors
Job Qualifications
- Education: Degree in Computer Science or related field.
- Work Experience: 5+ years in dashboard development, Power BI expertise.
- Skills: Analytical skills, communication, CommCare integration.
- Working Environment: In-person, education/humanitarian context an asset.
How to Apply
11. Senior Advisor, Equality & Inclusion (req58571)
- Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Municipality, Kenya
- Sector: Diversity & Inclusion
- Employment Category: Regular
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid
- Requisition ID: req58571
- Posted: 6/18/2025
- Application Deadline: Apply promptly (no specific deadline provided)
Job Description
The Senior Advisor supports GEDI implementation across IRC programs in Africa, Middle East, Asia, and Latin America, partnering with regional leadership.
Specific Responsibilities
- Contextualize GEDI plans, support affinity groups, and deliver training.
- Analyze workforce data and recommend improvements.
Key Working Relationships
- Reports to: GEDI Director for CRRD
- Internal Contacts: Regional P&C, Country Leaders
- External Contacts: Feminist Networks
Job Qualifications
- Education: Graduate degree in sociology or related field.
- Work Experience: 10+ years in GEDI, 3+ years field-based.
- Skills: Feminist/decolonial expertise, communication, multilingual (English required, Arabic/Spanish preferred).
- Working Environment: Hybrid, 30% travel.
How to Apply
12. Data Science Research Lead (req58548)
- Locations: New York, NY, United States; Nairobi, Nairobi Municipality, Kenya
- Sector: Research & Development
- Employment Category: Fixed Term
- Employment Type: Part-Time (50%, 6 months)
- Compensation: USD 108,650.00 – 127,800.00 Annually
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid
- Requisition ID: req58548
- Posted: 6/17/2025
- Application Deadline: Apply promptly (no specific deadline provided)
Job Description
The Data Science Research Lead enhances IRC’s research data systems and promotes frontier methods like AI and satellite data analysis.
Specific Responsibilities
- Upgrade data SOPs, develop shared resources, and train researchers.
- Drive cutting-edge methods and build a mentorship community.
Key Working Relationships
- Reports to: Senior Director of Research
- Internal Contacts: Research Team, MEAL Team
- External Contacts: Technology Vendors
Job Qualifications
- Education: Master’s in data management or public health.
- Work Experience: 5-8 years in data analysis, field experience preferred.
- Skills: STATA/R/Power BI proficiency, training skills, multilingual (English required, French/Spanish a plus).
- Working Environment: Hybrid, 10% travel.
How to Apply
13. Subcontracting Compliance Officer (req58505)
- Locations: London, United Kingdom; Dakar, Senegal; Nairobi, Nairobi Municipality, Kenya
- Sector: Compliance
- Employment Category: Regular
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Compensation: GBP 45,499.47 – 48,000.00 (UK) / KES 384,369 – 452,199 (Kenya) / XOF Max 2,682,819 (Senegal) Monthly
- Requisition ID: req58505
- Posted: 6/13/2025
- Application Deadline: Apply promptly (no specific deadline provided)
Job Description
The Subcontracting Compliance Officer supports IRC’s partnership portfolio, ensuring compliance with donor rules and building staff capacity on PEERS.
Specific Responsibilities
- Draft and review subcontract templates, approve agreements, and provide mentorship.
- Strengthen systems and facilitate communities of practice.
Key Working Relationships
- Reports to: Deputy Director of Sub-awards and Partnerships Compliance
- Internal Contacts: Donor Compliance Specialists, Technical Units
Job Qualifications
- Work Experience: USAID/FCDO experience, contract development skills.
- Skills: Attention to detail, communication, MS Office proficiency, multilingual (English and French).
- Working Environment: 20% travel.
How to Apply
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Additional Information
Why Choose These Roles?
- Global Reach: Work across continents, impacting diverse communities.
- Professional Development: Access training, mentorship, and cutting-edge tools.
- Impactful Mission: Contribute to IRC’s goal of sustainable humanitarian outcomes.
Application Process
Apply via the provided links on the IRC careers portal. Include required documents (e.g., CV, certificates) and meet deadlines. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. IRC is an equal opportunity employer.
Working Environment
Roles vary from remote to in-person, with travel requirements ranging from 10% to 30%, often in challenging contexts. Support includes health benefits, training, and flexible arrangements where applicable.
Career Pathways
These positions offer growth into senior leadership, technical specialization, or regional management, leveraging IRC’s global network and resources.
