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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Bachelor’s/master’s 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 5 years
Responsibilities
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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.
