Senior Advisor, Cost Evidence Advocacy

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.

Airbel—IRC’s Impact Lab—designs, tests, and scales solutions for people affected by conflict and disaster. Amidst shrinking funding and growing need, the IRC’s Best Use of Resources (BUR) team increases the impact and scale of humanitarian programming per dollar. BUR supports the IRC and the humanitarian sector to generate, synthesize, share, and use cost evidence.

We are seeking a Senior Advisor, Cost Evidence Advocacy to spearhead BUR’s efforts to increase the use of cost evidence among humanitarian stakeholders, with a special focus on influencing government foreign aid. The Senior Advisor, Cost Evidence Advocacy will translate cost evidence into compelling policy narratives and advocacy strategies, and engage directly with stakeholders to ensure the take-up of cost evidence.

Reporting to BUR’s director, the Senior Advisor, Cost Evidence Advocacy will dual report into IRC’s Policy & Advocacy team and work closely with External Relations, Program teams, and counterparts within the IRC-led Dioptra Consortium. This position does not directly supervise others.

Key Responsibilities

Drive strategy
•    Develop and refine advocacy strategies for the IRC and IRC-led Dioptra Consortium that promote cost-effectiveness and value-for-money in humanitarian programming.
•    Transform strategies into actionable results-focused workplans.

Translate evidence
•    Translate research findings into accessible and persuasive policy briefs, op-eds, donor-facing materials, etc. (e.g.).
•    Lead storytelling efforts that highlight the impact of cost-effective interventions, using data-driven narratives.
•    Develop briefing materials and talking points for IRC leadership and technical colleagues.
•    Collaborate with IRC’s communications team to amplify messaging through digital, media, and donor channels.

Influence stakeholders
•    Identify and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, policymakers, and peer organizations.
•    Represent BUR and the Dioptra Consortium in external coalitions, working groups, and strategic events.
•    Scope and engage influential bodies and networks for potential partnerships and joint advocacy initiatives.

Manage and track progress
•    Manage cross-functional projects that support advocacy goals, including donor engagement campaigns and policy launches.
•    Coordinate with internal teams and Dioptra consortium members to align on messaging and strategic priorities.
•    Monitor and evaluate advocacy influence and uptake of cost evidence in policy and funding decisions.

Job requirements

Work experience
·    Bachelor’s or master’s degree in public policy, communications, international development, or related field.
·    5+ years of experience (bachelor’s degree) or 3+ years of experience (master’s degree) in research, advocacy, policy, or strategic communications within the humanitarian or development sector.

Demonstrated skills and competencies
·    Ability to understand and translate complex technical findings into compelling evidence-aligned policy narratives.
·    Excellent writing and editing skills, with experience producing high-impact advocacy materials.
·    Experience managing coalitions, partnerships, or multi-stakeholder initiatives.
·    Familiarity with donor landscapes and funding mechanisms in humanitarian aid.
·    Excellent interpersonal and project management skills, with the ability to work across teams and cultures.
·    Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools (e.g., Notion).
·    Fluency in English.

Strongly preferred
·    Experience with one or more of the following program areas: malnutrition, immunization, contraception, and cash transfers.
·    Experience conducting quantitative research relevant to the humanitarian and development sectors.
·    2+ years of work experience in low- or middle-income countries.
·    Working proficiency in French.

UK Candidates:
UK based candidates who state that they have a disability and meet these criteria will be invited to interview.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Compensation:  Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

• UK Pay Range: £47,870 - £63,826
• US Pay Range 81,708 - 105,000

Standard of Professional Conduct: The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

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