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at International Rescue Committee

🏢 About International Rescue Committee

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian organization responding to the world's worst crises, with over 20,000 staff across 40+ countries. What makes IRC unique is its commitment to delivering innovative solutions that help people survive, recover, and rebuild their lives, guided by core values of integrity, service, accountability, and equality. Working here means joining a purpose-driven team where every role contributes directly to meaningful global impact.

About This Role

As a Project Manager at IRC, you'll be responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects that deliver humanitarian aid and support services in crisis-affected regions. This remote role involves coordinating with global teams across different time zones to ensure projects meet objectives, timelines, and budgets while adhering to IRC's values. Your work will directly impact vulnerable communities by ensuring efficient delivery of life-saving programs.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with coordinating with team members across different time zones to review project progress and address any emerging challenges. You'll spend time monitoring project timelines, budgets, and deliverables while ensuring all activities align with IRC's humanitarian principles. The day would likely include virtual meetings with stakeholders, updating project documentation, and troubleshooting issues to keep life-saving programs on track for vulnerable communities.

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🎯 Who International Rescue Committee Is Looking For

  • Has 3-5 years of project management experience in humanitarian, international development, or non-profit sectors
  • Demonstrates experience managing remote, cross-cultural teams across multiple time zones
  • Shows proven ability to deliver projects in challenging, resource-constrained environments
  • Exhibits strong alignment with IRC's core values of integrity, service, accountability, and equality

📝 Tips for Applying to International Rescue Committee

1

Explicitly mention your experience with remote project management and coordinating across time zones in your resume

2

Quantify your impact in previous humanitarian or non-profit roles (e.g., 'managed $500K project serving 10,000 beneficiaries')

3

Research IRC's current Syria operations and reference specific programs in your application

4

Tailor your application to emphasize how your values align with IRC's four core values

5

Highlight any experience with innovation, scaling, or testing new solutions as mentioned in IRC's 'Why Choose Us' section

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Demonstrate your understanding of IRC's mission and how project management contributes to humanitarian outcomes", 'Provide specific examples of managing projects in challenging environments or with limited resources', "Explain how your approach to project management aligns with IRC's values of accountability and equality", "Share your experience working with diverse, global teams and how you've adapted to different cultural contexts"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Study IRC's current operations in Syria and other major response areas
  • → Review IRC's annual reports to understand their funding sources and program priorities
  • → Research IRC's specific approaches to innovation and scaling solutions mentioned in their materials
  • → Look into IRC's organizational structure and how project managers fit within their global teams
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you managed a project in a resource-constrained humanitarian context
2 How do you ensure accountability and transparency in remote project management?
3 Share an example of how you've promoted equality in project implementation
4 How would you handle a project delay that could impact vulnerable communities?
5 What experience do you have with innovation or testing new solutions in project delivery?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using generic project management examples without humanitarian or non-profit context
  • Failing to address how you'd work effectively in a fully remote, global team environment
  • Not demonstrating alignment with IRC's specific values of integrity, service, accountability, and equality

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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