3rd floor, Sayemon Heritage Residence, Baharchora, Cox’s Bazar
Business:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and in 26 U.S. cities, our dedicated teams provide clean water, shelter, health care, education, protection and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Founded in 1933. David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, is a former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom.
Number of Position
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1
Employment Type
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Full Time
Job Location
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Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)
Educational Requirement
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Specific Educational QualificationMinimum Post Graduation Degree in Agricultural Science, Business management, Development studies, or Social Science along with professional background in livelihood development field.
Experience
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At least 7 years
Responsibilities
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Country: Bangladesh
Department: Economic Recovery & Development (ERD)
Contract length: Till 31 March 2026 (with possibility of extension subject to funding, program needs and performance of incumbent)
Work Location: IRC-Bangladesh, Ukhiya Office
Reporting to: Economic Recovery & 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 Senior Manager – Livelihoods will oversee IRC’s economic recovery and livelihood development programs in refugee camps and host communities, ensuring effective project implementation, staff and partner management, monitoring, and quality assurance. This role will lead key interventions, including cash and voucher programming, food security, emergency and climate-resilient livelihoods, inclusive workforce development, financial inclusion, climate risk information for community action, natural resource management, and private sector engagement for market systems development. Working closely with IRC’s Economic Recovery and Development (ERD) Coordinator, the Senior Manager will ensure programmatic coordination, technical rigor, and alignment with IRC’s broader strategic objectives. The role also involves integrating livelihood activities with Health, Protection, Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE), and education programs while ensuring compliance with program logical frameworks and sectoral guidelines. Additionally, the Senior Manager will foster partnerships with NGOs, INGOs, UN agencies, private sector entities, and academic institutions to enhance program impact. This position requires strong expertise in program management, monitoring and evaluation, private sector collaboration, climate-smart approaches, and market systems development, including providing technical support to implementing partners. Representing IRC with key collaborators, including government ministries, local authorities, and private sector actors, the Senior Manager will also contribute to new program designs and oversee the performance of the Manager – Livelihoods to ensure high-quality program delivery.
