Call for International Development and Humanitarian Experts (World Bank))– Various locations, Global

Organization

• International Rescue Committee
  

Posted 13 Mar 2026 Closing date 29 May 2026
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is continuously seeking exceptional leaders and consultants to advise and spearhead our World Bank–funded projects within the Crisis, Response, Recovery and Development (CRRD) unit, focused on Education, Health, Protection, and Economic Wellbeing. We are deeply committed to making a meaningful global impact in these sectors across both development and humanitarian contexts.
Open Roles
The IRC is seeking both national and international candidates to fill the following roles:

• Team Leader(s)
• Technical Expert(s) – Education, Health, Economic Empowerment, Protection, and Resilience (see below for more details on countries and thematic areas)
• Environmental and Social Safeguard Advisor
  

These roles are expected to be based in, or require travel to, host countries depending on the location of the funding opportunity. Further details on contract type, salary, and benefits will be provided to selected candidates on a call-down basis. These are mid- to senior-level positions requiring outstanding critical thinking, organizational, and representational skills.
Candidate Profile
We Are Eager To Hear From Senior Leaders With

• Demonstrated experience (7+ years) in complex program design and delivery, including in fragile and conflict-affected countries (FCV)
• Prior experience as a Team Leader, Technical Advisor, or in a similar role on World Bank–funded projects (strongly preferred)
• Experience managing consortia of international and local partners
• Proven ability to operate at a senior management level, including managing staff in a matrixed system with a focus on adaptive management
• Substantial experience working within the World Bank operational footprint in developing countries and/or fragile and conflict-affected contexts
• Strong skills in building and maintaining relationships with government officials
• Fluency in English required; fluency in French or Spanish is an asset
• For Technical Expert roles: extensive technical experience in Education, Health, Economic Empowerment, Protection, and/or Resilience initiatives in development and/or humanitarian settings
  

Application Requirements
To Apply, Please Submit

• Your CV in World Bank CV format
• A cover letter specifying the position you are applying for and how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate
  

All positions are contingent upon the programme being awarded to the IRC.
Priority Regions, Countries, and Thematic Areas
We are currently prioritizing candidates with experience in the following regions, countries, and thematic areas. National candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
West Africa

• Nigeria – Education & Nutrition
• Burkina Faso – Health Systems Strengthening
• Mali – Resilience
  

Central Africa

• Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) – Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
• Chad – Health
• Central African Republic (CAR) – Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE)
  

East Africa

• Sudan – Nutrition & Resilience
• Somalia – Economic Empowerment & GBV
• Kenya – Livelihoods & Health
• South Sudan – Climate Resilience & Protection
  

Latin America

• Haiti – Reintegration & WPE
• Honduras – Returnees
• El Salvador – Reintegration & WPE
• Guatemala – Returnees
• Colombia – (thematic area to be defined)
  

Middle East & South Asia (MENA)

• Syria – Livelihoods & Protection
• Lebanon – Education & Protection
• Afghanistan – Education & Protection
• Pakistan – Education & Climate Resilience
• Bangladesh – Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
  

How to apply
Please Apply On Our Website
https://theirc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/Global-Roving/Call-for-International-Development-and-Humanitarian-Experts--World-Bank----Various-locations--Global_JR00002437
Job details
Source

• International Rescue Committee
  

Type

• Job
  

Career category

• Program/Project Management
  

Years of experience

• 5-9 years
  

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