The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has announced a global call for experienced professionals to join its roster of experts supporting projects funded by the World Bank. This opportunity targets mid- to senior-level specialists in humanitarian and development sectors who can contribute to programs addressing critical global challenges such as education, health, protection, and economic wellbeing.
The recruitment drive is designed to identify exceptional leaders and consultants capable of guiding and implementing initiatives within the IRC’s Crisis, Response, Recovery and Development (CRRD) unit. These projects will operate across several regions, particularly in fragile and conflict-affected countries.
About the International Rescue Committee
The International Rescue Committee is a globally recognized humanitarian organization dedicated to helping people affected by crises survive, recover, and rebuild their lives. Through partnerships with governments, international organizations, and donors such as the World Bank, the IRC implements programs that address urgent humanitarian needs while supporting long-term development goals.
This latest call aims to strengthen the organization’s capacity to deliver high-impact programs in complex environments.
Roles Available for Global Experts
The IRC is seeking both national and international candidates for several key roles within World Bank–funded projects. These positions are designed for professionals with strong leadership abilities, strategic thinking skills, and extensive experience in development or humanitarian settings.
The main roles include:
- Team Leaders responsible for managing project implementation and guiding program strategy.
- Technical Experts specializing in:
- Education
- Health systems and public health
- Economic empowerment and livelihoods
- Protection and gender-based violence prevention
- Resilience and climate adaptation
- Environmental and Social Safeguard Advisors who ensure projects comply with environmental and social standards required by the World Bank.
Selected professionals may be required to travel or be based in host countries depending on the location of specific projects.
Priority Regions and Program Focus Areas
The recruitment initiative targets professionals with experience in specific regions and thematic areas. While applications are open globally, priority will be given to candidates with expertise relevant to the following regions.
West Africa
- Nigeria – Education and nutrition programs
- Burkina Faso – Health systems strengthening
- Mali – Community resilience
Central and East Africa
- Democratic Republic of the Congo – Gender-based violence response
- Chad – Health programs
- Sudan – Nutrition and resilience
- Somalia – Economic empowerment and gender-based violence prevention
- Kenya – Livelihoods and health initiatives
- South Sudan – Climate resilience and protection
Latin America
- Haiti – Reintegration and women’s protection and empowerment
- Honduras – Returnee support programs
- El Salvador – Reintegration and protection initiatives
- Guatemala – Returnee assistance programs
- Colombia – Development and humanitarian initiatives
Middle East and Asia
- Syria – Livelihoods and protection programs
- Lebanon – Education and protection services
- Afghanistan – Education and protection initiatives
- Pakistan – Education and climate resilience
- Bangladesh – Disaster risk reduction
Candidates with regional expertise and experience working with governments and local partners will be highly valued.
Key Requirements for Applicants
Professionals interested in joining the IRC’s roster must meet several important criteria. These requirements ensure that selected experts can effectively operate in challenging environments and deliver high-quality results.
Key qualifications include:
- At least seven years of professional experience in program design, implementation, or management within development or humanitarian sectors.
- Demonstrated experience working in fragile, conflict-affected, or violence-prone countries.
- Previous experience serving as a Team Leader, Technical Advisor, or similar leadership role, preferably on World Bank–funded projects.
- Experience managing consortia of international and local partners.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to operate at a senior management level.
- Proven ability to work within matrix management structures and adaptive programming environments.
- Experience working within the World Bank operational framework in developing countries.
- Strong relationship-building skills with government officials and stakeholders.
- Fluency in English, with additional languages such as French or Spanish considered an advantage.
Technical experts must also demonstrate specialized experience in their chosen sector, such as education systems, health programs, economic empowerment initiatives, or protection services.
Application Requirements and Process
Interested candidates must submit their applications through the IRC’s official recruitment platform. Applications should include:
- A Curriculum Vitae formatted according to World Bank standards
- A cover letter specifying the role being applied for and explaining how the candidate’s experience aligns with the position requirements
Applicants should clearly highlight their expertise, leadership experience, and previous involvement in large-scale international development projects.
Important Notes About the Opportunity
It is important to note that these positions are part of a consultant roster. Successful candidates will be included in the IRC’s pool of experts and may be contacted when new projects are awarded by the World Bank.
Contract details, including salary, duration, and benefits, will be discussed with selected candidates once a project opportunity becomes available.
Application Deadline
Applications for this opportunity are open until 29 May 2026. Professionals with relevant expertise in humanitarian response, development programming, and technical advisory roles are encouraged to apply and contribute to impactful projects that support communities facing crisis and instability around the world.
