Program Officer, Catalyst

International Rescue Committee•New York, NY

1d•$65,000 - $85,000•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 initiative. 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. The role focuses on project management and coordination across Catalyst systems-strengthening projects. The Program Officer leads cross-team coordination among 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 closely with teams across Switchboard and IRC. The position is remote, with potential travel depending on project needs. IRC offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid sick leave, U.S. holidays, paid time off, medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer contributions, disability and life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.

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, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, businesses, and community groups.
Strong familiarity with relevant Office of Refugee Resettlement-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 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 in 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 the designated project manager for state-specific training and capacity-building initiatives.
Manage projects across multiple teams by establishing clear processes, tracking progress, and ensuring deliverables meet internal standards, deadlines, and funder expectations.
Identify risks and adapt plans to ensure project goals are met in evolving 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 sustain effective collaboration.
Support outreach and partnership development for emerging opportunities and assist senior leadership in identifying and pursuing new initiatives.
Collaborate 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 days of paid time off, 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, plus a non-elective employer 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.