International Rescue Committee Seeks Emergency Risk & Compliance Advisor-Apply before 17 Apr 2026
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has opened applications for the role of Emergency Risk & Compliance Advisor (RCA) under its Global Surge Team (GST). This position is aimed at highly skilled humanitarian professionals who can deploy on short notice to support emergency and non-emergency operations worldwide. The RCA plays a pivotal role in ensuring robust risk management and compliance during emergency responses, helping IRC deliver safety, dignity, and hope to communities affected by conflict and disaster.
About the International Rescue Committee
Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest humanitarian non-governmental organizations. Operating in over 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities, the IRC restores health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and empowerment to people devastated by conflict and disaster. IRC employees focus on creating lasting impact by enabling people to survive, reclaim control over their future, and strengthen their communities.
The Global Surge Team is a roster of expert professionals who provide short-term specialist support in contexts of high humanitarian need. Deployments typically last up to three months and are designed to be flexible, based on demand and operational priorities.
Role Overview
The Emergency Risk & Compliance Advisor supports emergency response operations by developing and executing tailored risk mitigation strategies. Key deliverables include:
- Conducting a response risk analysis within the first 10 days of deployment.
- Launching a risk dashboard within 14 days, updated weekly, tracking priority threats, mitigation measures, owners, and status.
- Sharing biweekly risk updates with the Response Team Leader and stakeholders, highlighting emerging risks and required decisions.
The RCA reports day-to-day to the Response Team Leader while receiving technical guidance from the Director of Enterprise Risk Management. This ensures that risk mitigation is embedded from assessment and planning through program design and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Risk Management and Compliance
- Conduct risk assessments across programs, operations, and partner organizations.
- Identify internal control gaps and implement mitigation measures.
- Embed risk planning in award management, finance, procurement, programming, and MEAL.
- Maintain and update a risk dashboard, flagging concerns to senior leadership.
- Review procedures and suggest improvements to SOPs for risk, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Training and Capacity Building
- Assess risk and compliance training needs for staff and partners.
- Deliver risk awareness, fraud prevention, ethics, and compliance training.
- Promote a culture of ethical and compliant behavior across all deployment sites.
Operational Support
- Ensure risk management toolkits are available and used consistently.
- Collaborate with HR to provide risk awareness training for all deployed personnel.
- Escalate risks promptly according to IRC procedures.
Candidate Requirements
Required Qualifications
- 6+ years in operations or program implementation in international development.
- Experience in emergency response or fragile states.
- Strong understanding of humanitarian principles and risk management.
- Proficiency in reporting, summarizing developments, and stakeholder communication.
- Experience delivering training and capacity building.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and diplomatic skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to perform under pressure.
- Fluency in English; proficiency with MS Word, Excel, accounting software, and email systems.
- Ability to thrive in a matrix management environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of Arabic, French, or Spanish.
- Experience delivering risk awareness training in humanitarian contexts.
Professional Standards
IRC staff adhere to the IRC Way, which emphasizes integrity, service, equality, and accountability. Staff are expected to follow safeguarding, conflict of interest, fiscal integrity, and reporting policies. The organization fosters an environment of safety, reflection, and ethical conduct while promoting power-sharing and objective decision-making.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply online through the IRC careers portal by 17 April 2026. This role is ideal for experienced humanitarian professionals seeking to make a high-impact contribution in challenging emergency contexts while working with a globally respected NGO.
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