Officer, Refugee Policy & Advocacy
Requisition ID:
req24972Job Title:
Officer, Refugee Policy & AdvocacySector:
Advocacy & Government AffairsEmployment Category:
Fixed Term (one-year with potential to renew)Employment Type:
Full-Time Open to Expatriates:
NoLocation:
Washington DC, USAJob DescriptionBackground:
Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild.
Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees who have fled war or disaster.
The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster.
Through 25 offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees and other immigrants resettle in the US and become self-sufficient.
The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve.
The Policy & Advocacy Department (P) is a dynamic team whose core purpose is to drive fundamental change in the humanitarian sector, and to defend and promote core humanitarian policies, protections and assistance.
The Policy and Advocacy team in Washington leads efforts on the IRC's strategy to influence resettlement and asylum policy and advocacy in the US Job Overview:
The Officer will work closely with the Senior Officer, Refugee and Asylum Policy & Advocacy, and Director, State Advocacy to implement policy solutions for Afghan evacuees who have been resettled in the US.
This role will implement and assist in the development of a strategy that will advance the policy needs related to Operation Allies Welcome (OAW) and the Afghan Placement and Assistance Program (APA).
Major
Responsibilities:
Play a supportive role in the development and implementation of state and federal legislative and executive branch advocacy strategies to address policy needs related to OAW and the APA, including by mapping partners, conducting education, awareness-raising, and advocacy to influence policy makers, among other objectives Support the Senior Officer and Director in the delivery of key policy and advocacy strategic objectives to advance the IRC's goals in a self-directed manner and with support and feedback from the Senior Director.
Support the development of policy positions and messaging to influence policy decisions and advise on positioning, tactics, and strategy Ensure routine coordination with relevant internal partners Ensure routine coordination with the Communications team to inform published content and produce public-facing advocacy messaging Research and analyze complex policies to distill into public-facing reports, briefing materials, and talking points Collaborate with the state portfolio, digital engagement team, and partnerships specialist to build a unified, coherent strategy across portfolios and audiences Represent the IRC in external engagement with Members of Congress and their staff, administration officials, and counterparts at partner organizations Represent the IRC in coalition spaces to generate positive relationships to further advocacy objectives Advance team and organizational commitments to promoting racial and social justice through engagement with IRC DEI initiatives and coalition working groups Other duties as assigned Key Working Relationships:
Position reports to:
Senior Director, Refugee and Asylum Policy & Advocacy Position directly supervises:
N/A Internal contacts:
Senior Officer for Refugee and Asylum Policy & Advocacy, Director of State Advocacy, and other Policy & Advocacy team members; Marketing and Mobilization, resettlement, asylum, and integration Programs External contacts:
Coalition colleagues, partner organizations, congressional staffers, administration staff Job Requirements:
Education:
Degree in relevant field such as Public Policy, Law, or International Relations, or equivalent qualifications/experience in a relevant field Work
Experience:
2 years of experience, preferably to include interacting with government officials, elected officials and their staffers at the local, state, or federal level, and experience implementing successful influencing strategies Experience working on policy issues related or similar to Operation Allies Welcome and/or the Afghan Placement and Assistance Program Experience working in coalition with partners to generate support and reach strategic objectives Demonstrated skills and proficiencies:
Political judgment and knowledge of the workings of the federal government (administration and US Congress) Ability to rapidly get up to speed on complex policy issues and government programs such as Operation Allies Welcome, the Afghan Placement and Assistance Program, and the US refugee resettlement program Excellent writing skills and the ability to translate sophisticated material and data into coherent narratives Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external partners Strong public speaking, presentation networking, and training/capacity-building skills Ability to quickly form effective working relationships to deliver results Initiative and ability to work independently on fast-paced issues Dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion, and to the IRC's vision, mission, and values Language skills:
No requirement.
Working Environment:
Full time position.
Standard office work environment with potential for remote work in Washington, DC region.
Standards of Professional Conduct:
The IRC and IRC workers adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct.
These are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability.
In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and implements policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-RetaliationWe offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits.
In the US, these include:
10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $120 per month, dental starting at $7 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
#LI-GR1.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
req24972Job Title:
Officer, Refugee Policy & AdvocacySector:
Advocacy & Government AffairsEmployment Category:
Fixed Term (one-year with potential to renew)Employment Type:
Full-Time Open to Expatriates:
NoLocation:
Washington DC, USAJob DescriptionBackground:
Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild.
Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees who have fled war or disaster.
The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster.
Through 25 offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees and other immigrants resettle in the US and become self-sufficient.
The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve.
The Policy & Advocacy Department (P) is a dynamic team whose core purpose is to drive fundamental change in the humanitarian sector, and to defend and promote core humanitarian policies, protections and assistance.
The Policy and Advocacy team in Washington leads efforts on the IRC's strategy to influence resettlement and asylum policy and advocacy in the US Job Overview:
The Officer will work closely with the Senior Officer, Refugee and Asylum Policy & Advocacy, and Director, State Advocacy to implement policy solutions for Afghan evacuees who have been resettled in the US.
This role will implement and assist in the development of a strategy that will advance the policy needs related to Operation Allies Welcome (OAW) and the Afghan Placement and Assistance Program (APA).
Major
Responsibilities:
Play a supportive role in the development and implementation of state and federal legislative and executive branch advocacy strategies to address policy needs related to OAW and the APA, including by mapping partners, conducting education, awareness-raising, and advocacy to influence policy makers, among other objectives Support the Senior Officer and Director in the delivery of key policy and advocacy strategic objectives to advance the IRC's goals in a self-directed manner and with support and feedback from the Senior Director.
Support the development of policy positions and messaging to influence policy decisions and advise on positioning, tactics, and strategy Ensure routine coordination with relevant internal partners Ensure routine coordination with the Communications team to inform published content and produce public-facing advocacy messaging Research and analyze complex policies to distill into public-facing reports, briefing materials, and talking points Collaborate with the state portfolio, digital engagement team, and partnerships specialist to build a unified, coherent strategy across portfolios and audiences Represent the IRC in external engagement with Members of Congress and their staff, administration officials, and counterparts at partner organizations Represent the IRC in coalition spaces to generate positive relationships to further advocacy objectives Advance team and organizational commitments to promoting racial and social justice through engagement with IRC DEI initiatives and coalition working groups Other duties as assigned Key Working Relationships:
Position reports to:
Senior Director, Refugee and Asylum Policy & Advocacy Position directly supervises:
N/A Internal contacts:
Senior Officer for Refugee and Asylum Policy & Advocacy, Director of State Advocacy, and other Policy & Advocacy team members; Marketing and Mobilization, resettlement, asylum, and integration Programs External contacts:
Coalition colleagues, partner organizations, congressional staffers, administration staff Job Requirements:
Education:
Degree in relevant field such as Public Policy, Law, or International Relations, or equivalent qualifications/experience in a relevant field Work
Experience:
2 years of experience, preferably to include interacting with government officials, elected officials and their staffers at the local, state, or federal level, and experience implementing successful influencing strategies Experience working on policy issues related or similar to Operation Allies Welcome and/or the Afghan Placement and Assistance Program Experience working in coalition with partners to generate support and reach strategic objectives Demonstrated skills and proficiencies:
Political judgment and knowledge of the workings of the federal government (administration and US Congress) Ability to rapidly get up to speed on complex policy issues and government programs such as Operation Allies Welcome, the Afghan Placement and Assistance Program, and the US refugee resettlement program Excellent writing skills and the ability to translate sophisticated material and data into coherent narratives Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external partners Strong public speaking, presentation networking, and training/capacity-building skills Ability to quickly form effective working relationships to deliver results Initiative and ability to work independently on fast-paced issues Dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion, and to the IRC's vision, mission, and values Language skills:
No requirement.
Working Environment:
Full time position.
Standard office work environment with potential for remote work in Washington, DC region.
Standards of Professional Conduct:
The IRC and IRC workers adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct.
These are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability.
In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and implements policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-RetaliationWe offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits.
In the US, these include:
10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $120 per month, dental starting at $7 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
#LI-GR1.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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