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New York, NY HQ USA, United States of America
Remote only
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Background:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive, recover, and gain control of their future.
We aim to make our programs a model for the highest global standards and to cultivate power and lasting change not just for our clients but for all people affected by humanitarian crises. To achieve that vision, the IRC’s Technical Excellence (TE) group, located within the Crisis Response, Recovery and Development (CRRD) Department, provides technical assistance to IRC’s country program staff and shares what we learn to influence policy and practice.
IRC’s Technical Excellence team is comprised of technical units which have deep expertise in their respective fields: Education, Economic Wellbeing, Health, Violence Prevention and Response, Measurement, Evaluation, Technology, Accountability & Learning (METAL).
Measurement, Evaluation, Technology, Accountability, and Learning (METAL) at the IRC:
To ensure that we are effectively carrying out our mission, we have committed to implement outcome-driven and evidence-based programs, measure what we achieve, act on what we learn, and generate new and relevant evidence. We support teams to produce high-quality data that can inform program design and strategic decision-making while also meeting donor requirements.
Job Overview
The METAL Communications Officer will lead a short-term effort to strengthen and unify communications, knowledge management, and learning across the METAL Unit (Measurement, Evaluation, Technology, Accountability and Learning). The role will deliver a clear communications strategy, a redesigned internal knowledge hub, and a strong external presence that positions IRC’s program‑led data and technology work for staff, donors, and sector peers.
This is a hands-on role combining strategic communications leadership with content development, coordination, and facilitation across a global organization.
Major Responsibilities:
Internal knowledge management and RescueNet redesign
Redesign and restructure METAL’s internal RescueNet pages into a clear, intuitive, and accessible hub.
Audit and map all existing content, including tools, guidance, onboarding materials, blogs, and learning resources.
Design and implement a new information architecture aligned with METAL’s structure, services, and strategy.
Refresh and populate pages for METAL sub-teams, service offerings, key resources, and strategic initiatives.
Integrate program technology content, approved tools, and demand pipelines.
Ensure the platform supports ongoing learning series and recurring communications.
Unified METAL communications strategy
Consolidate existing MEAL and Technology for Programs (T4P) communications strategies into a single METAL Communications Strategy.
Identify gaps, overlaps, and opportunities across current communications approaches.
Develop a unified messaging framework for internal and external audiences.
Create an integrated editorial calendar and content plan supporting learning, uptake of tools, and external positioning.
Establish a consistent tone, style, and identity for METAL communications.
Define practical success metrics and monitoring approaches.
External-facing program-led technology and data presence
Develop and launch an external-facing webpage showcasing IRC’s program-led technology and data approach.
Audit and adapt existing case studies, impact stories, visuals, and learning products for external use.
Develop site structure and core content for launch (approach, sector solutions, impact, partnerships, insights, contact).
Produce impact stories and foundational thought leadership content.
Create downloadable resources for donor and partner audiences.
Coordinate with the web team to build, test, and launch the site, ensuring accessibility and quality.
Plan a phased launch and define an ongoing external content cadence.
Communications launch and foundational products
Update and maintain internal listservs and distribution lists.
Produce initial editions of recurring communications products to build momentum.
Draft foundational internal content introducing METAL and showcasing learning and data use in practice.
Develop templates, style guides, and reusable formats to support sustainability.
Create role-based messaging and visual materials to support METAL awareness and engagement.
Meeting coordination and communities of practice
Coordinate and facilitate METAL’s recurring meetings, including all-team sessions, thematic deep dives, and the MEAL Community of Practice.
Plan agendas with senior leadership and technical leads; coordinate presenters and materials.
Document key takeaways and follow-up actions; maintain a forward-looking meeting calendar.
Relaunch and sustain an inclusive MEAL Community of Practice with a curated content pipeline.
What success looks like
METAL has a clear, unified communications strategy used by teams across the organization.
Staff can easily find and use METAL tools and learning resources through a well-structured internal hub.
IRC’s program-led technology and data work is clearly positioned for donors and sector peers.
Sustainable communications products, templates, and rhythms are in place.
METAL meetings and communities of practice are purposeful, well-attended, and valued.
Key Working Relationships:
Position reports to: Senior Director, METAL
Close collaboration with: Deputy Director, METAL, MEAL Global Practice Lead, Program Technology Innovation team, Program Technology at Scale Lead
Required experience and capabilities:
Demonstrated experience leading internal communications strategies in complex, global organizations.
Strong background in knowledge management, intranet redesign, or information architecture.
Excellent writing and editorial skills, with the ability to translate technical content into clear, engaging language.
Experience producing newsletters, blogs, infographics, and campaign-style communications.
Familiarity with monitoring, evaluation, learning, data, and technology concepts in humanitarian or development contexts.
Experience managing content on intranet or portal platforms.
Ability to manage multiple workstreams independently and deliver to deadlines in a remote environment.
Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and coordination skills.
Experience supporting recurring meetings or communities of practice.
Fluency in English.
Highly desirable:
Experience with program technology or digital tools in humanitarian settings.
External or donor-facing communications experience.
Graphic design skills for visual communications.
Familiarity with IRC systems or culture.
Additional language skills (French, Spanish, or Arabic).
Working Environment:
This is a short-term assignment of approximately 6 months. Open to remote from within the US, with expected overlap with core working hours across multiple time zones to facilitate collaboration with the METAL team.
Compensation: ($73,000 - $82,000). Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
U.S. Benefits for Short‑Term Employees: Short‑term roles are not eligible for IRC’s full benefits package. However, U.S.‑based short‑term employees are eligible for a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match (immediate vesting) along with a non-elective employer contribution based on age and years of service (3-year vesting), paid sick leave in accordance with policy, and access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counseling and mental health support for employees and their families.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
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Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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