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International Rescue Committee · 4 months ago

Call for International Development and Humanitarian Experts (FCDO)– Various locations, Global

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading humanitarian organization responding to global crises. They are seeking exceptional leaders for FCDO-funded projects in the Crisis, Response, Recovery and Development (CRRD) unit, focusing on Education, Health, Safety, and Economic Wellbeing.

CharityCommunitiesHumanitarianNon ProfitSocial

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Short and long-term consulting

Clients include the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)

Various locations, global

Team Leader(s)

Deputy Team Leader(s)

Technical Expert(s)

These roles will be based in host countries, dependent on the location of the funding opportunity

Demonstrated experience (7+) in complex programme design and delivery, including in fragile and conflict-affected states (FCAS)

Prior experience as a Team Leader, Deputy Team Leader, Technical Director or similar role for FCDO will be advantageous

Experience with management of consortia of international and local partners

Ability to perform at a senior management level, including managing staff in a matrixed system with a focus on adaptive management

Substantial experience working within FCDO operational footprint in developing countries and/or fragile and conflict-affected countries

Strong skills in building and maintaining relationships with government officials

Fluency in English required

For Technical expert roles, extensive technical experience working in initiatives related to Education, Health, Safety and Economic Wellbeing in development and/or humanitarian settings, will be crucial

Qualification

Complex programme designTechnical expertiseTeam leadershipManagement of consortiaFluency in EnglishRelationship buildingRepresentational skillsCritical thinkingOrganisational skills

Required

Demonstrated experience (7+) in complex programme design and delivery, including in fragile and conflict-affected states (FCAS)

Prior experience as a Team Leader, Deputy Team Leader, Technical Director or similar role for FCDO will be advantageous

Experience with management of consortia of international and local partners

Ability to perform at a senior management level, including managing staff in a matrixed system with a focus on adaptive management

Substantial experience working within FCDO operational footprint in developing countries and/or fragile and conflict-affected countries

Strong skills in building and maintaining relationships with government officials

Fluency in English required

Benefits

10 sick days

10 US holidays

20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure

Medical insurance starting at $143 per month

Dental starting at $6.50 per month

Vision starting at $5 per month

FSA for healthcare and commuter costs

A 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching

Disability & life insurance

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.