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

NEW YORK, NYPosted 19 days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from International Rescue Committee

• Job overview

  The role calls for International Development and Humanitarian Experts to lead and advise World Bank-funded projects globally, impacting sectors like Education, Health, Protection, and Economic Wellbeing within the IRC's Crisis, Response, Recovery and Development unit.

• Responsibilities and impact

  Candidates will serve as Team Leaders, Deputy Team Leaders, or Technical Experts, managing complex programs, consortia, and staff, often traveling to host countries to deliver development and humanitarian projects aligned with World Bank funding.

• Compensation and benefits

  Details on contract type, salary, and benefits will be provided to selected candidates on a call-down basis, indicating competitive packages for mid to senior level roles.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates need 7+ years of experience in complex program design and delivery, preferably with World Bank projects, strong leadership and management skills, and technical expertise in Education, Health, Economic empowerment, Protection, or Resilience; fluency in English is required, with French or Spanish as a plus.

• Career development

  The IRC offers opportunities to work on high-impact global projects with professional growth in leadership and technical advisory roles within humanitarian and development contexts.

• Work environment and culture

  IRC emphasizes integrity, service, accountability, and equality, fostering a values-driven environment focused on humanitarian impact and adaptive management in fragile and conflict-affected settings.

• Company information

  The International Rescue Committee is a leading humanitarian NGO founded in 1933, operating in over 40 countries and 29 US cities, dedicated to restoring health, safety, and economic wellbeing to people affected by crisis worldwide.

• Team overview

  Candidates will join the Crisis, Response, Recovery and Development unit, working with international and local partners in a matrixed management system, often in consortia and multi-disciplinary teams.

• Job location and travel

  Positions are based in various global locations with travel to host countries as required, including regions in West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa, Latin America, MENA, and Asia.

• Application process

  Applicants must submit a CV in the World Bank format and a cover letter specifying the position and relevant skills; selection depends on IRC securing the program funding.

• Unique job features

  The job offers unique opportunities to lead World Bank-funded humanitarian and development projects across multiple countries and sectors, requiring senior-level strategic and operational expertise.

Company overview

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian organization that provides emergency aid, long-term assistance, and resettlement services to refugees and people affected by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC operates in over 40 countries and 26 U.S. cities, offering healthcare, education, economic wellbeing, and empowerment programs. The organization is funded through a combination of government grants, private donations, and partnerships with corporations and foundations. The IRC's mission is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future.

How to land this job

• Position your resume to highlight your extensive experience in international development and humanitarian work, especially in fragile, conflict, and violence (FCV) countries, emphasizing leadership roles such as Team Leader or Technical Advisor with World Bank-funded projects.

• Emphasize your expertise in sectors like Education, Health, Economic Empowerment, Protection, and Resilience, showcasing your ability to manage complex programs and consortia of partners across diverse global regions.

• Apply through multiple platforms including the International Rescue Committee's official website, the World Bank's career portal, and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility.

• Connect on LinkedIn with current IRC professionals working in the Crisis, Response, Recovery and Development (CRRD) unit or related departments; use ice breakers such as commenting on IRC’s recent projects in FCV countries or asking about their experience working with World Bank initiatives.

• Optimize your resume for ATS systems by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'World Bank-funded projects,' 'adaptive management,' 'fragile and conflict-affected countries,' and specific sector terms such as 'Education,' 'Health Systems Strengthening,' and 'Gender-based Violence.'

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