International Rescue Committee · 16 hours ago
Senior Advisor, Strategy & Performance
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $128K/yr
6+ years expThe International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian organization dedicated to responding to the world's worst crises. As a Senior Advisor, you will partner with executive leadership to shape organizational priorities and drive performance, translating complex data into actionable insights to improve outcomes for millions affected by crisis.
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Responsibilities
Partner directly with the President/CEO and executive team to set organizational priorities, assess performance, and navigate critical decisions
Synthesize complex data—including financial, operational, and risk metrics—into clear insights that drive strategic choices
Staff the CEO on high-priority strategy and performance topics, including major initiatives, budget decisions, and system rollouts
Facilitate executive dialogue on cross-functional priorities and organizational challenges, setting agendas, preparing materials, and executing follow-through
Drive the annual strategic planning cycle, working with Senior Director, Policy & Planning, Head of Strategy & Delivery and department leads to align priorities with organizational strategy and financial planning
Produce quarterly executive assessments of organizational performance, analyzing progress against strategic objectives, key metrics, and enterprise risks
Work with leadership and key subject experts to identify performance gaps and emerging risks, and develop and implement corrective actions
Continuously refine how we measure success and monitor organizational health
Lead high-impact projects that strengthen the organization’s strategic focus, delivery systems, and performance ecosystem
Build and improve the tools, processes, and routines that enable better decision-making across the organization
Navigate complex organizational dynamics to build alignment and drive progress on enterprise-wide initiatives
Drive initiatives requested by the CEO or executive leadership, managing or coaching cross-functional teams and stakeholders supporting these efforts, as relevant
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
6-8 years of relevant work experience in strategy, organizational performance, or management consulting, with progressively increasing responsibilities and a track record of high performance
Strategy experience in a strategy consulting firm or in-house at a global organization
Demonstrated success managing complex, cross-functional projects in fast-paced environments
Experience advising and influencing senior executives
Ability to see the big picture while managing operational details; translate strategy into executable plans
Advanced analytical skills with particular strength in interpreting financial data and organizational metrics for decision-making
Confidence and credibility to engage and advise C-suite leaders on critical strategic topics; strong facilitation and presentation skills with senior audiences
Exceptional written and verbal skills; ability to distill complexity into clear, concise recommendations for senior audiences
Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects in fast-paced environments; strong organizational and time-management skills to drive multiple initiatives simultaneously
Ability to build relationships and drive outcomes at all levels and across functions, cultures, and geographies
Thrives in ambiguous, fast-moving environments; able to drive progress with imperfect information, adapt quickly to shifting priorities, and maintain momentum despite setbacks
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Preferred
Experience with data visualization and performance dashboards
Benefits
Strong retirement plan
Learning and development opportunities
Comprehensive healthcare
Generous, flexible time off policy
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
403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
Disability & life insurance
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
Company
International Rescue Committee
IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises & helps some of the most vulnerable people from harm to home.
10001+ employees
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2025 (15)
2024 (13)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.25MKey Investors
American Student AssistanceThe Pfizer FoundationU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-03-25Grant· $0.5M
2021-11-30Grant
2021-10-07Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
David Miliband
President & CEO
Katherine Crowley
Associate Director, Global Corporate Partnerships
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