Senior Director, Economic Recovery And Development (erd)

International Rescue Committee Inc

Us: $185,000 - $205,000; switzerl + : 185,000chf -...
15 years international development experience
Strategic leadership in humanitarian settings
Fundraising from bilateral and multilateral donors
The Senior Director provides strategic direction and thought leadership for the IRC's global Economic Recovery and Development portfolio

Job Summary

  • The Senior Director provides strategic direction and thought leadership for the IRC's global Economic Recovery and Development portfolio.
  • This role requires leading high-value fundraising efforts and representing the organization at the highest levels with donors and policymakers.
  • Candidates must possess a Master's degree and over 15 years of progressively responsible experience in international development and humanitarian settings.

Matching Summary

The Senior Director provides strategic direction and thought leadership for the IRC's global Economic Recovery and Development portfolio.

Salary

US: $185,000 - $205,000; Switzerland: 185,000CHF - 200,000CHF; UK: £85,000 - £95,000; Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 403b matching, and PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15 years international development experience
  • Strategic leadership in humanitarian settings
  • Fundraising from bilateral and multilateral donors
  • Global team management in matrixed organizations
  • Expertise in cash and market-based interventions

Nice-to-have

  • Deep connections across economic wellbeing networks
  • Fluency in French, Arabic, or Spanish
  • Experience with evidence-based practice innovation
  • Strong public speaking and external representation skills
  • Commitment to organizational change and culture building

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree (PhD preferred) in Economics or related field
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in international development
  • Proven record of strategic fundraising success
  • Demonstrated success leading complex global teams
  • Excellent spoken and written English proficiency

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