The Coordinator, Innovation Implementation will manage the day-to-day operational execution of innovations at the country level for the International Rescue Committee (IRC). This role ensures innovations transition smoothly from design to implementation, adhering to timelines, budgets, and compliance requirements across dynamic humanitarian contexts.
What You'll Do
- Coordinate implementation of priority innovations with country programs, ensuring clarity on roles, timelines, and expectations
- Serve as the primary operational point of contact between innovation teams and country offices
- Identify key operational relationships to drive progress in dynamic programmatic environments
- Track country-level budgets and expenditures for innovation grants, ensuring funds are spent appropriately and in line with approved budgets and donor requirements
- Ensure all required documentation, approvals, contracts, and compliance processes are in place prior to and during implementation (e.g., MOUs, sub-awards, procurement, ethics or regulatory approvals, reporting requirements)
- Support the development of practical implementation plans, aligning technical requirements with country capacities, systems, and calendars
- Identify operational bottlenecks or risks early and work with country and HQ teams to resolve issues quickly and pragmatically
- Maintain regular communication with country leadership, technical teams, and HQ stakeholders to ensure shared understanding and smooth execution
- Support country teams in tracking implementation progress and contributing to timely, accurate reporting to donors and internal stakeholders
What We're Looking For
- Strong experience (3-6 years) in country-level program management within humanitarian or development organizations, including experience in senior roles such as Deputy Director of Programs, Senior Program Manager, or equivalent
- Strong understanding of country office operations, including grants management, compliance, procurement, and reporting
- Able to execute projects and ensure streamlined delivery
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives and keep many moving pieces aligned
- Practical, solution-oriented mindset with a strong bias toward execution
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across HQ and country teams
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly to country programs
Benefits & Compensation
- Work in a mission-driven organization responding to global humanitarian crises
- Opportunity to join a global force for humanity delivering lasting impact
- Be part of a team promoting critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity
- Work environment committed to safety, safeguarding, and accountability
- Exposure to dynamic, multi-country humanitarian operations
Work Mode
Local country position with regular travel required. Based in country programs where IRC operates.
All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. IRC is committed to safeguarding, fiscal integrity, and protection from retaliation, promoting an inclusive and safe environment for all.
