International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Summary

Education

Bachelor’s/master’s degree in Agricultural Science, Business management, Development studies, or Social Science along with professional background in livelihood development field.

Experience

Country: Bangladesh
Department: Economic Recovery and Development (ERD)
Contract length: Till 31st December 2025 (with possibility of extension subject to funding, program needs and performance of incumbent)
Work Location: IRC-Bangladesh, Ukhiya Office
Reporting to: Economic Recovery and Development Coordinator
Expected Start Date: At Earliest

Program Brief

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.
Since 2017, IRC has supported Rohingya Refugees and Bangladeshi nationalities communities in Cox’s Bazar, Khulna, Barisal, and Chittagong with integrated services. The organization also addresses climate change impacts by building resilience and promoting economic recovery, education, and protection.

Purpose

The Manager – Livelihood will be responsible for the design, implementation, and evaluation of IRC’s livelihood programs in Bangladesh, with the overarching goal of enhancing economic recovery and resilience among vulnerable populations, particularly in the host communities and Rohingya Refugee camp of Cox’s Bazar. Key responsibilities include providing technical support for interventions, overseeing measurement, data driven programming, research, and documentation, fostering partnerships, and building capacity among implementing partners through training, mentoring, and organizational learning. This role encompasses the management of ERD’s core components, including livestock programming, climate-smart agriculture practices, vocational skills, enterprise and business development, Village Savings and Loans (VSLAs), cash transfer, market system strengthening. The Manager will work closely with private sector partners and government departments to ensure sustainable and impactful program outcomes, emphasizing community engagement and economic empowerment for beneficiaries. Reporting directly to the Economic Recovery and Development Coordinator, the Manager will also coordinate with IRC’s protection, health, education and Emergency preparedness and Response teams to ensure seamless, integrated programming across the host communities and Rohingya Refugee camp.

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Remuneration Package: Competitive Base Pay with Fringe Benefits (As per IRC National Pay Scale in Bangladesh)

Contractual

Cox’s Bazar (Ukhia)

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