The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is continuously seeking exceptional leaders and consultants to advise and spearhead our World Bank–funded projects within the Crisis, Response, Recovery and Development (CRRD) unit, focused on Education, Health, Protection, and Economic Wellbeing. We are deeply committed to making a meaningful global impact in these sectors across both development and humanitarian contexts.

## Open Roles

The IRC is seeking both national and international candidates to fill the following roles:

- **Team Leader(s)**
- **Technical Expert(s)** – Education, Health, Economic Empowerment, Protection, and Resilience
*(see below for more details on countries and thematic areas)*
- **Environmental and Social Safeguard Advisor**

These roles are expected to be based in, or require travel to, host countries depending on the location of the funding opportunity. Further details on contract type, salary, and benefits will be provided to selected candidates on a call-down basis. These are mid- to senior-level positions requiring outstanding critical thinking, organizational, and representational skills.

## Candidate Profile

We are eager to hear from senior leaders with:

- Demonstrated experience (7+ years) in complex program design and delivery, including in fragile and conflict-affected countries (FCV)
- Prior experience as a Team Leader, Technical Advisor, or in a similar role on World Bank–funded projects (strongly preferred)
- Experience managing consortia of international and local partners
- Proven ability to operate at a senior management level, including managing staff in a matrixed system with a focus on adaptive management
- Substantial experience working within the World Bank operational footprint in developing countries and/or fragile and conflict-affected contexts
- Strong skills in building and maintaining relationships with government officials
- Fluency in English required; fluency in French or Spanish is an asset
- For Technical Expert roles: extensive technical experience in Education, Health, Economic Empowerment, Protection, and/or Resilience initiatives in development and/or humanitarian settings

## Application Requirements

To apply, please submit:

- Your CV in **World Bank CV format**
- A cover letter specifying the position you are applying for and how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate

*All positions are contingent upon the programme being awarded to the IRC.*

## Priority Regions, Countries, and Thematic Areas

We are currently prioritizing candidates with experience in the following regions, countries, and thematic areas. **National candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.**

## West Africa

- **Nigeria** – Education & Nutrition
- **Burkina Faso** – Health Systems Strengthening
- **Mali** – Resilience

## Central Africa

- **Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)** – Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
- **Chad** – Health
- **Central African Republic (CAR)** – Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE)

## East Africa

- **Sudan** – Nutrition & Resilience
- **Somalia** – Economic Empowerment & GBV
- **Kenya** – Livelihoods & Health
- **South Sudan** – Climate Resilience & Protection

## Latin America

- **Haiti** – Reintegration & WPE
- **Honduras** – Returnees
- **El Salvador** – Reintegration & WPE
- **Guatemala** – Returnees
- **Colombia** – *(thematic area to be defined)*

## Middle East & South Asia (MENA)

- **Syria** – Livelihoods & Protection
- **Lebanon** – Education & Protection
- **Afghanistan** – Education & Protection
- **Pakistan** – Education & Climate Resilience
- **Bangladesh** – Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)