The International Rescue Committee, one of the world’s largest humanitarian international NGOs, provides relief, rehabilitation, and development support to vulnerable people and communities over 30 countries.

IRC began work in Ethiopia in 2000 in response to severe drought in Ethiopia’s Somali region and are currently providing assistance to Ethiopians and refugees in six regions in Ethiopia, implementing emergency and development programs in health, water and sanitation, economic recovery and development (ERD), women’s protection and empowerment, education, child protection, and multi-sectoral emergency response.

Position: Strategic Assistant

Educational Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Political Science, or related field.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

· Experience in international/local NGO spaces is an advantageous

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present and network confidently among both junior and senior staff.

· Demonstrated ability to work on complex documents and analyze data for clarity when presenting to large audiences.

· Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills and ability to facilitate collaboration.

· Strong capacity to quickly understand the evolving country context, portfolio, and overall programmatic needs.

· Ability to transfer technical knowledge and skills.

· Demonstrated commitment to staying informed and up to date with best practices.

· Proficiency in MS Office Suite and project management tools

Language Skills:

· Fluency in spoken and written English.

Place of Work: Addis Ababa

Deadline: August 12, 2026

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