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
Educational Requirement
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Master’s degree in public administration, humanities, social sciences or social work, law
Experience
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At least 6 years
Responsibilities
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Country: Bangladesh
Department: Assisted Passage Program (APP)
Contract length: July 31, 2025 (with possibility of extension subject to funding, program needs and performance of incumbent)
Work Location: IRC-Bangladesh, Cox’s Bazar Office
Reporting to: Senior Program 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. If you're a solutions driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
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
IRC is seeking Manager- Government Liaison and Administration for its Bangladesh Country Program, based in Ukhiya with very frequent travel to program locations. Manager- Government Liaison and Administration will closely work with Field Coordinator to ensure the day-to-day functionality of govt. Liaison departments.
Manager- Government Liaison and Administration responsible for liaison and networking with government, donors, NGO/INGOs and international agencies and ensuring IRC’s work is following the regulations of the Government of Bangladesh, related to different ministries, RRRC Office, NGO Affairs Bureau.
Under the direct supervision of APP Operations Coordinator and technical support from Advisor-Govt. Liaison the person expected to support the Assisted Passage Program (APP) operations in Ukhiya, Teknaf and Cox Bazar in terms of managing government relationships (at different administrative level e.g. UNO, CIC, RRRC and DC level) and ensuring approval from CiC and RRRC for TOLL project client’s movement internally from camps-to-camps, camps to Cox’s Bazar for medical assessment and final departure to Australia.
The incumbent is also expected to support on FD, Visa / work permit, Security clearance and Camp pass for expatriate staff of TOLL project.
