Senior Communications Officer

SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER International Rescue Committee About the Role The International Rescue Committee is recruiting a Senior Communications Officer to spearhead communications strategy and execution for the What Works to Prevent Violence - Impact at Scale Programme, a transformative seven-year global initiative. This is a leadership position where you will shape how the programme communicates its vital work to diverse audiences and stakeholders across multiple regions. About the International Rescue Committee The IRC is a world-renowned humanitarian organization founded in 1933, responding to the planet's most pressing crises and restoring hope to millions affected by conflict and disaster. Operating in over 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities, the IRC delivers comprehensive support spanning health restoration, safety, education, economic empowerment, and community strengthening. The organization stands as one of the world's largest international humanitarian NGOs, driven by a mission to help people survive, reclaim agency over their futures, and build resilient communities. What You'll Do In this leadership role, you will oversee all communications functions for the What Works II programme, ensuring consistent, compelling messaging that resonates with global audiences. You'll develop and execute strategic communications plans, manage stakeholder engagement, produce high-impact content, and amplify the programme's achievements. Your work will be instrumental in demonstrating the programme's effectiveness and influence within the violence prevention sector. Who You Are You're a solutions-focused change-maker with deep expertise in humanitarian communications. You bring strategic thinking, exceptional storytelling ability, and proven experience managing communications at scale. Your passion for meaningful impact aligns perfectly with IRC's mission to create lasting positive change for vulnerable populations worldwide.