Deputy Director of Programs, Global Surge

• Lead strategy, planning, and business development for IRC's country programs, ensuring alignment with the Strategy Action Plan and Outcome Strategies.
• Oversee program development and fundraising, including donor mapping, proposal development, and compliance with regulations.
• Manage program implementation through data-driven project cycle meetings, monitoring spending, and coordinating corrective measures.
• Provide staff leadership and development, including mentorship, performance management, and team-building.

This role ensures effective humanitarian response in crisis-affected regions, helping refugees and displaced people survive and rebuild their lives through quality programs and partnerships.

• Graduate degree in International Development, International Relations, Business Management, or equivalent.
• 5-6 years of overseas experience in conflict/post-conflict environments with program leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience in program design, MEAL, project cycle management, and budget monitoring.
• Fluency in English; working knowledge of French, Spanish, or Arabic strongly preferred.

Compensation based on labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget; exact offers calibrated by work location, experience, and skills. IRC offers benefits including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive allowances. Equal opportunity employer.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping people survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933, it operates in over 30 countries and 22 U.S. cities, restoring safety, dignity, and hope to millions uprooted by war or disaster.