Officer, President's Office

About the role

The Officer in the President’s Office provides high‑level administrative and logistical support to the President/CEO of the International Rescue Committee. This cross‑functional position offers direct exposure to senior leadership, requiring meticulous attention to detail, sound judgment, and discretion when handling sensitive information.

Key responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and assemble briefing materials for internal and external engagements, ensuring completeness and timely delivery.
• Manage version control, document tracking, and secure distribution of confidential files.
• Oversee the CEO’s email inbox: triage, prioritize, draft responses, and route inquiries to appropriate stakeholders.
• Maintain a clear record of outstanding requests, deadlines, and follow‑up actions.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings for the President/CEO, balancing high‑volume requests and resolving conflicts proactively.
• Support complex meeting sequences, including pre‑briefs, debriefs, and preparation touchpoints.
• Arrange comprehensive travel logistics for the CEO, ensuring seamless itineraries.

Required profile

• Solutions‑driven, passionate change‑maker with a strong commitment to humanitarian impact.
• Exceptional judgment, attention to detail, and ability to handle critical information with discretion.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proactive, able to anticipate needs and coordinate across multiple internal teams.

Required skills