Senior Director, Head of Strategy and Delivery Unit

About the role

The International Rescue Committee is seeking a senior leader to shape and execute its long‑term strategic agenda. As Head of the Strategy & Delivery Unit, you will partner directly with the President/CEO and senior leadership to define, track, and deliver on the organization’s most critical priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development, communication, and stewardship of IRC’s Strategy100 (S100) roadmap through 2033.
• Oversee a multidisciplinary team delivering high‑impact strategic and operational projects.
• Collaborate with the Senior Director of Policy & Planning and other functional leads to assess progress on strategic priorities.
• Identify, unblock, and resolve organizational challenges that impede execution.
• Manage enterprise risk, ensuring proactive mitigation aligned with strategic goals.
• Provide senior‑level advisory support to the President/CEO on high‑stakes strategic questions.

Required profile

• Proven experience in senior strategic leadership within large, complex organizations.
• Strong track record of translating long‑range strategy into actionable delivery plans.
• Exceptional advisory, influencing, and stakeholder‑management capabilities.
• Deep understanding of humanitarian or non‑profit sector dynamics is preferred.
• Ability to lead high‑performing, cross‑functional teams.

Required skills