Program Officer, Curriculum Designer

\*\*\*\*\*\**This position is contingent on receipt of funding.*

**Job Overview/Summary:** The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the leading providers of high-quality programming for refugees resettling to the United States. The IRC is committed to developing innovative programs that respond to the refugees’ unique strengths and needs, using our learning and experience to shape policy and practice, and highlighting and promoting best practices in refugee services provision.

The IRC’s Resettlement, Asylum, and Integration department’s Learning team is seeking a **Program Officer, Curriculum Design** to lead the development, refinement, and rollout of curricula across multiple program areas. The Program Officer will develop curricula for three programs serving distinct refugee populations, including Services for Older Refugees (SOR), Refugee School Impact (RSI), and Youth Mentorship (YM).

The Program Officer will conduct rapid needs assessments and ensure that all curricular products are culturally responsive and aligned with evidence-based practices for refugees and newcomers. They will be responsible for producing and maintaining high-quality content by collaborating with subject matter experts and designing effective learning resources. This role will ensure that all learning materials meet high standards of design, continuity, accuracy, and accessibility.

This position requires experience in implementing curriculum that supports refugee youth or older refugee adults, deep experience in instructional design and curriculum writing, and experience working with subject matter experts and external stakeholders.

**Major Responsibilities:**

- Design, adapt, and implement culturally responsive, trauma-informed curricula for SOR, RSI, and YM programs.
- Lead and analyze rapid needs assessment, including desk review of existing curricula, to identify strengths and gaps.
- Develop learning materials (curriculum modules, facilitation guides, etc.) that addr