Senior Strategy and Planning Officer, Global Policy & Advocacy

INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE

. Translate organization-wide strategy and policy products into department strategies, market-specific advocacy priorities, and thematic policy areas .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $92,000 - $99,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing policy and advocacy strategies, project management, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in facilitating communication and collaboration across teams while advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.

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Policy And Advocacy Strategy DevelopmentProject ManagementStakeholder EngagementStrategic Planning ProcessesKPI Development And Reporting

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Hard Skills

Policy AnalysisStrategic PlanningKPI DevelopmentOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementWriting And EditingProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationInitiative

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointOnline Web-Based Applications

Industry Keywords

International RelationsPolitical ScienceHumanitarian AidForeign PolicyRefugee IssuesEquityDiversityInclusion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate organization-wide strategy and policy products into department strategies, market-specific advocacy priorities, and thematic policy areas
Lead development of actionable policy and advocacy strategies, including stakeholder mapping, activity planning, product development plans, and desired external change metrics
Lead Policy and Advocacy engagement in annual organizational planning and link it to multi-year strategies and department objectives
Facilitate efficient ways of working across Policy and Advocacy teams and address collaboration challenges
Represent the team in organization-wide and multi-departmental process conversations
Own project management, strategic content development, and logistics for annual planning, quarterly pause processes, retreats, and other key efforts
Create tools and processes for internal information sharing, collaboration, communication, and workflow management
Facilitate communication between team members and organizational leadership, including cascading information from External Relations leadership, Finance, and HR
Manage the internal website and routine reporting to senior leaders
Develop high-level team objectives and detailed KPIs with the Vice President and Policy and Advocacy team
Plan and facilitate quarterly progress reviews and ensure consistent weekly KPI reporting
Align team gender, equality, diversity, and inclusion efforts with broader organizational plans
Organize team retreats, staff meetings, team-building activities, and trainings
Support a positive, open, collaborative team culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Political Science or another related field
5-6 years of work experience
Experience in policy and advocacy preferred
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Experience designing and implementing strategic planning processes and progress metrics
Ability to problem solve, work productively in a team or independently, and take initiative in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with or experience in policy analysis or advocacy to high-level policymakers and thought leaders
Strong project management skills, ideally within a cross-organizational team
Solid English-language writing and editing skills with attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop and manage complex relationships, including with high-level individuals
Familiarity with or proven interest in humanitarian aid, foreign policy, and/or refugee issues
Fluency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and ability to learn online web-based applications
Commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion
Lived experience with conflict or crisis-driven displacement, resettlement, asylum, immigration, or migration is an asset
Must be located in and have the right to work in the United States of America

Benefits

Comp & perks

10 paid sick leave days
10 U.S. holidays
20-25 days paid time off based on role and tenure
Medical insurance starting at $163/month
Dental insurance starting at $6.50/month
Vision insurance starting at $5/month
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses
403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match and immediate vesting
Non-elective employer retirement contribution based on age and years of service, with 3-year vesting
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families
Hybrid work environment