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Emergency Country Director, Global Surge

LocationGlobal, with potential for in-country deployment

SetupRemote

LevelSenior

Posted1w ago

Programs & Operations

Quick answer

The International Rescue Committee is hiring a senior Emergency Country Director, Global Surge to lead programs in emergency contexts, with a global focus and potential for in-country deployment.

Role: Emergency Country Director, Global Surge
Organization: International Rescue Committee
Location: Global, with potential for in-country deployment
Work setup: Remote
Level: Senior
Category: Programs & Operations

The role

The Emergency Country Director, Global Surge (ECD) leads all programs implemented in the assigned Country Program during an emergency, providing overall leadership and supervisory management of IRC staff, programming, and operations in an emergency context.

What you'll do

Lead the country program by maintaining open and professional relations with colleagues and promoting a strong team spirit
Ensure the strategic vision and direction of the country program is aligned with IRC2020
Ensure the strategy action plan is of quality, implemented, and guides decision-making
Oversee the management, coaching, and development of national and international staff
Proactively identify and monitor the most significant strategic, programmatic, operational, financial, safety, and compliance risks
Drive operational excellence to achieve optimal efficiency and cost-effectiveness in all functions and operations of the country program

What it takes

At least 12 years of dynamically responsible international work experience, including leadership at the Country Director level
Experience working within organizational structures in transition
Experience working in conflict/post-conflict or disaster response situations
Professional fluency in written and spoken English. Working knowledge of French, Arabic, and/or Spanish is strongly preferred
Demonstrated Technical Skills: Experience managing security in a complex and rapidly changing security context
Confirmed ability to negotiate and work with partner organizations

What you'll bring

Strong leadership abilities and interpersonal skillsEffective communicationExperience managing security in complex and rapidly changing contextsBudget and fiscal oversightExperience with organizational capacity strengthening and partnership buildingDemonstrated successful leadership and management experience with multi-disciplinary teams

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is global, with potential for in-country deployment.

What is the compensation?

Compensation is not specified.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include at least 12 years of dynamically responsible international work experience, including leadership at the Country Director level, and experience working in conflict/post-conflict or disaster response situations.

How do I apply?

Applications can be submitted through the provided link: https://theirc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/Global-Roving/Global-Surge-Team-Roster--Emergency-Country-Director_JR00005312

Is the job remote?

The job may involve in-country deployment as needed, with potential for remote work.

How to apply

Apply directly on International Rescue Committee's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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