AI Program Manager Governance 12-month Fixed Term - International Rescue Committee

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.

Background/IRC Summary:

The International Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities that support them, as well as with those who remain within their homes and communities. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure.

The IT department provides end-to-end solutions for the organization including application development & integration, system deployment, user experience and change management, quality assurance & testing, and overall Project Management in an effort to help the organization determine and implement the best solutions for its business needs.

Job Overview/Summary:

This is a rare opportunity to sit at the center of one of the most consequential applications of AI in the social sector. As the IRC's AI Program Manager, you will help shape how a global humanitarian organization — operating in over 40 countries — harnesses artificial intelligence to improve outcomes for some of the world's most vulnerable people. This is not a role managing technology for its own sake; it is a role where smart, responsible AI adoption can directly accelerate impact at scale.

You will lead and coordinate the IRC's most important AI initiatives: driving enterprise AI projects from concept to delivery, ensuring that AI tools adopted across the organization are evaluated rigorously and responsibly, and coordinating the cross-functional teams working to embed AI into how the IRC operates. You will work at the intersection of technology, program delivery, and organizational change — partnering with senior leaders, technical experts, and frontline staff across the globe.

The right candidate is a fast-moving, proactive problem-solver who thrives in ambiguity, brings structure to complex and evolving landscapes, and is energized by the challenge of building something new in