Program Officer, Catalyst

International Rescue Committee•New York, NY

2d•Remote

About The Position

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Program Officer to support implementation of Catalyst, the Resettlement, Asylum, and Integration department’s systems-strengthening identity. Catalyst draws on IRC expertise in learning, research, programmatic excellence, partnerships, and AI-enabled delivery to help governments and organizations build stronger, more coordinated systems that provide accessible, high-quality services to newcomers. Its work advances RAI’s Impact@Scale priorities of Legal Services, Workforce Development, and Connected Communities. This role focuses on project management and coordination across Catalyst systems-strengthening initiatives. The Program Officer leads coordination among multiple contributors, supports strategy and outreach, manages deliverables using Switchboard project-management tools, and helps ensure work is completed on time and to a high standard. The position reports to the Senior Program Officer for Catalyst and works with teams across Switchboard and the IRC. The work environment is remote, with potential travel depending on project needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 3 years of experience in program or project management.
Demonstrated experience assessing and building organizational capacity, monitoring and evaluation, and managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
Ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders including government agencies at federal, state, and municipal levels; nonprofit organizations; educational institutions; businesses; and community groups.
Strong familiarity with relevant Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)-funded programs and services, particularly state-administered programming.
Familiarity with grant-funded programming and federal funding requirements.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with a record of effective collaboration across diverse teams.
Strategic thinking, attention to detail, and a solutions-oriented approach.
Ability to remain calm, flexible, and effective in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with project-management tools and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Social Work, International Affairs, or a related field.
Experience with Airtable.

Responsibilities

Serve as project manager for state-specific training and capacity-building initiatives.
Manage projects across multiple teams by establishing processes, tracking progress, and ensuring deliverables meet internal standards, deadlines, and funder expectations.
Identify risks and adapt plans to keep project goals on track in changing contexts.
Develop and deliver trainings, provide consultations, and produce written materials aligned with state-identified needs and priority topics.
Cultivate and manage relationships with internal teams and external partners, serving as a point of contact to support collaboration.
Support outreach and partnership development for emerging opportunities and assist senior leadership in identifying and pursuing new initiatives.
Work with the Monitoring & Evaluation team on data collection, analysis, reporting, and documentation of outcomes, lessons learned, and promising practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

10 paid sick leave days
10 U.S. holidays
20–25 paid time-off days, based on role and tenure
Medical insurance, starting at $163 per month
Dental insurance, starting at $6.50 per month
Vision insurance, starting at $5 per 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 three-year vesting
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families