[Hiring] People and Culture Associate @International Rescue Committee

Role Description

The People & Culture (P&C) Associate supports the effective delivery of core workforce processes, data management, and coordination of P&C activities within the Global Emergency Unit (EmU), with a particular focus on the Global Surge Team (GST). This role plays an important part in ensuring that employee data, systems, and processes are accurate, up to date, and well-coordinated to support operations in a dynamic context.

This is a hands-on, detail-oriented role that requires a strong ability to learn quickly, follow and apply processes consistently, and manage information with a high level of accuracy. The P&C Associate will work closely with colleagues across P&C, Finance, and EmU’s Deployment Team, supporting day-to-day operations while helping to identify and resolve process or data issues.

Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, learning agility, and an ability to think across systems, understanding how data, processes, and teams connect, and providing problem-solving support when something may be misaligned. This role offers an opportunity to build experience in emergency P&C operations, systems, and data in a fast-paced and mission-driven environment.

Location: This is a national contracted position based in Honduras, Nigeria, or Kenya.

All current IRC staff employed on national or local contracts in CRRD, regardless of their country of assignment, are eligible for consideration for this position and can be based at any IRC location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Approximately 1–3 years of relevant experience in HR/P&C, administration, data management, or operations.
• Exposure to fast-paced or international work environments is an advantage.

Requirements

• Moderate experience with HR systems (e.g., Workday) or similar tools.
• Experience supporting data entry, tracking, and simple reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets (e.g., sorting, basic formulas, data tracking).
• General understanding of HR/P&C processes (e.g., employee data updates, leave, benefits).
• Awareness of the importance of data accuracy and confidentiality.
• English proficiency required; fluency in Arabic, French or English preferred.

Benefits

• Remote/flexible work environment.
• Must have stable connection to internet.

Key Working Relationships

• Position Reports to: Management in Partnership structure between the Director, People and Culture, Emergency Unit and the Senior P&C Operations Manager.
• Internal: Emu P&C Team; HR Operations Team; EmU Team; CRRD P&C Team; GST Technical Focal Points; HQ P&C colleagues in technical units (Benefits, Compensation, etc).
• Actively Supports: 70+ Emergency Unit staff + 150 GST staff (remotely).

Core Competencies

• Demonstrates strong accuracy and care in managing data, processes, and administrative tasks.
• Quickly understands and adapts to new systems, tools, and ways of working in a dynamic environment.
• Developing ability to recognize how processes, data, and teams connect, and to flag inconsistencies or gaps.
• Proactively identifies issues, investigates root causes at a basic level, and seeks guidance to support effective resolution.
• Effectively manages multiple tasks and priorities, ensuring deadlines are met with appropriate planning and follow-up.
• Builds positive working relationships and collaborates effectively with colleagues across teams and functions.
• Communicates clearly and professionally, both in writing and verbally, adapting style to different audiences.
• Approaches work with a strong focus on supporting employees and delivering a positive user experience.
• Handles sensitive information with discretion and maintains high standards of professionalism.
• Remains flexible and effective in fast-paced, changing, and diverse environments.
• Demonstrates curiosity and commitment to ongoing learning and development within P&C.

Professional Standards

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.