Senior Strategy Analyst

International Rescue Committee•New York, NY

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Job Overview: As a member of the Resettlement, Asylum and Integration (RAI) team at headquarters, the Senior Strategy Advisor will provide strategic and project-based support to priority initiatives advancing RAI’s strategy, with a focus on Strategic Action Plans (SAPs) and supporting monitoring and renewal of our commitments towards Strategy100 (S100), IRC’s new global strategy that will carry the organization to its centenary in 2033. Reporting to the RAI Senior Director, Strategy & Planning, this temporary part-time role (10-15 hours a week) will drive cross-departmental consultation and collaboration between HQ departments and within RAI HQ and program offices, and work closely with senior staff across IRC to facilitate important decisions and difficult conversations. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, excellent interpersonal skills, a sturdy analytical mindset to drive quantitative analysis to inform decision making, a high level of personal initiative, and the ability to work effectively in a highly multicultural environment.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive experience in strategy, operations, project management, or a similar role in a complex, global organization.
Experience managing multiple priorities and cross-functional projects and change initiatives with minimal oversight.
Experience developing quantitative analysis and modeling to synthesize complex data, track performance against strategic targets, and support evidence-based decision-making across a distributed team.
Demonstrated ability to design, manage, and improve organizational systems and processes (e.g., goal-setting frameworks, knowledge management, governance routines).
Demonstrated ability to conduct quantitative analysis and build models to synthesize complex data, track performance against strategic targets, and support evidence-based decision-making across a distributed team.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English, including the ability to produce compelling briefings, presentations, and communications content for diverse audiences.
Demonstrated familiarity with AI tools for professional productivity, with enthusiasm for driving broader adoption.
Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail, with a proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and influence effectively across cultures, time zones, and levels of seniority.

Responsibilities

Support and maintain the systems and routines that support RAI’s annual goal-setting, performance monitoring, and organizational learning, ensuring leadership has clear, timely visibility into departmental progress and priorities.
Oversee the development of departmental objectives and key results by working with senior stakeholders to translate RAI’s strategic direction into measurable outcomes.
Maintain the department’s approach to monitoring and reporting on annual goals on a quarterly and yearly basis, including indicators and reporting mechanisms.
Support in design and execution of monitoring and performance management, including indicators, reporting cadence, review forums, and systems to support consistent, high-quality reporting and evidence-based decision-making.
Independently drive end-to-end quantitative modeling, including problem formulation, data analysis, model development, and validation to support data-driven decision-making.
Lead funding gap analyses to identify resource constraints and surface recommendations for prioritization.
Provide ongoing support to the Strategy & Planning team across priority projects and day-to-day operations, adapting as needed to evolving needs and timelines.
Support the S&P team with key strategic projects in preparation for FY27, including organizing meetings and workshops, developing materials, producing quantitative analysis and modelling, and supporting logistics.
Represent the S&P team as the cross-functional (XFX) representative, attending weekly forums and ensuring RAI’s strategic priorities are well-represented.
Provide general strategy and administrative support for team projects and operations, including compiling internal resources and implementing business process improvements.
Additional duties and learning opportunities as assigned in response to shifting internal projects and priorities.

Benefits

10 sick days
10 US holidays
20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
medical insurance starting at $163 per month
dental starting at $6.50 per month
vision starting at $5 per month
FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
disability & life insurance
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.