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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.

The IRC's Resettlement, Asylum, and Integration (RAI) department creates opportunities for refugees, asylum-seekers, migrants, immigrants, and other displaced individuals to survive and thrive in Europe and the United States. RAI operates in 29 U.S. cities across 17 states and 5 European countries. RAI's Resource Acquisition and Management (RAM)department provides technical assistance to support RAI's program delivery. RAM takes an integrated approach to the full award cycle including public and private business development (pre-award) and grants management (post-award) across RAI. The aim is to support RAI's fundraising efforts and ensure compliant program delivery, leading to improved outcomes for our clients.

Job Overview

The Development Manageris a key connector between RAI programs at assigned sites, the RAM team, and private fundraising teams across External Relations (ER). By ensuring that RAI's proposals are clearly articulated, tracked, and effectively supported through the full grant lifecycle, this role directly contributes to expanding and sustaining high-impact services for clients across RAI's programs.

Reporting to theDirector of Development, Resource Acquisition and Management (RAM), with a MiP to the Senior Executive Director, GA/FL,and collaborating closely with RAM colleagues, RAI assigned sites, RAI Technical Units, Program Services, and ER fundraising teams, this role will:

• Lead the development of RAI private funding opportunities in collaboration with RAI assigned sites (program teams, grants coordinators, finance, etc.);

• Prospect and steward a growing portfolio of private-sector donors that support RAI programs; and

• Strengthen systems and processes that enable smooth, timely delivery of donor commitments and high-quality reporting.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Pre-Award Activities (75%)

• Lead the development of concept notes and proposals for private donors in coordination with RAI assigned sites, ER, technical advisors, and finance, prioritizing Impact @ Scale initiatives.

• Prospect for new donors within the RAI assigned sites and coordinate with ER on solicitation strategies

• Manage OTIS entries for all assigned opportunities.

• Ensure proposals reflect prioritized RAI funding needs within Impact @ Scale.

• Provide quality control for proposals in line with IRC standards and business processes in coordination with RAM Pre-award team
  

2. Post-Award Activities (10%)

• Serve as post-award focal point for assigned private awards within Impact @ Scale.

• Coordinate with Global Donation Operations, Program Services, and sites on revenue allocation and award notifications to RAI assigned sites.

• Ensure accurate and timely use of internal systems (e.g., OTIS) for assigned awards, including set-up and record updates.

• Process award modifications, including budget and scope changes, extensions, and amendments in coordination with RAM Post-award team.
  

3. RAI-ER Collaboration (15%)

• Attend quarterly meetings between ER and RAI assigned Sites.

• Support the development and refinement of processes, tools, and guidance that improve how RAI assigned sites and ER pursue, secure, and manage private-sector partnerships.
  

Job Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

• 3-6 years of progressively responsible experience in private fundraising, grant management, or a related field, including 3+ years with humanitarian, migration, resettlement, or social service programs.

• Experience managing and monitoring private awards across geographically dispersed teams and functions.

• Strong understanding of private donor motivations (corporations, foundations, HNWIs, faith-based and membership organizations) and experience partnering closely with fundraisers.

• Proven record of leading or contributing to successful proposals and high-quality donor reports.

• Experience with donor compliance, budgeting, agreement review/negotiation support, and both technical and financial reporting.

• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise, actionable products for internal and external audiences.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working constructively with culturally diverse, remote, cross-functional teams.

• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., international relations, public policy, nonprofit management, business) or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience implementing or directly supporting medium- to large-scale programs in humanitarian, development, or migration/resettlement settings.

• Familiarity with RAI programs and/or an existing network of relevant partners and stakeholders in the refugee, asylum, and migration space.

• Experience using grant management and CRM systems (such as OTIS, Salesforce, or similar).

Working Environment:

• This role may be based in the United States, with a preference for a location where IRC conducts RAI assigned site programs.

• This position is fully remote. This role requires working remotely full-time. Applicants must have a workspace from which they can effectively complete work during regularly scheduled hours.

• Some domestic travel may be required (up to approximately 15% of time), subject to security and budget considerations.

Compensation: (Pay Range: $67,500 - $84,000)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.

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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