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The Women’s Refugee Commission/International Rescue Committee considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability. The Women’s Refugee Commission/IRC is an equal opportunity employer.

The Women's Refugee Commission unfortunately cannot acknowledge unsolicited applications for employment or internships.

Please apply to open positions with the Women's Refugee Commission and the Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict at IRC Careers. No calls, please.

Current job openings:

Program Specialist

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The Women's Refugee Commission advocates vigorously for laws, policies and programs to improve the lives and protect the rights of refugee and internally displaced women, children and young people—bringing about lasting, measurable change.

The Women’s Refugee Commission is legally part of the International Rescue Committee, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The Women’s Refugee Commission receives no direct financial support from the IRC.

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Executive Director, Full-time

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The Women’s Refugee Commission seeks an Executive Director to lead this dynamic and innovative organization, which is affiliated with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1989, the Women’s Refugee Commission advocates vigorously for laws, policies and programs to improve the lives and protect the rights of refugee and internally displaced women, children and young people—bringing about lasting, measurable change.
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Director of Development, Full-time

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The Director of Development is responsible for the overall management of the Women’s Refugee Commission’s Development department, which raises funds to sustain our annual $6 million operating budget. S/he will build on a strong revenue base of private foundations and governments, while increasing support from corporations and individuals. S/he will be accountable for fundraising results; supervising and strengthening the development team; and working with senior management and board members to increase revenues. This position will report to the Executive Director.
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Detention and Asylum Program Intern, Washington, DC

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The Detention and Asylum Program (DAP) internship will be a full-time or part-time position, takes place Summer 2010, and is based in the Women’s Refugee Commission’s Washington, D.C. office. The intern will provide administrative, programmatic and logistical support to the Detention and Asylum team.

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