Program Officer, Curriculum Designer

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading humanitarian organization that responds to the world's worst crises. They are seeking a Program Officer, Curriculum Designer to lead the development and rollout of curricula for programs serving distinct refugee populations, ensuring that all materials are culturally responsive and evidence-based.

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 address literacy, life skills, social-emotional learning, and school readiness, as relevant
• Integrate best practices in adult learning and instructional design; collaborate with graphic designer to ensure curricula are accessible and visually appealing
• Ensure curricula align with program goals, funder requirements, and community needs
• Document and report on curriculum development process
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, curriculum design, social sciences, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
• 3–5 years of experience in curriculum development, instructional design, youth development, adult education, or related program areas
• Proficiency with design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and accessible formatting practices. Applications should include relevant samples of curricular design portfolio work
• Demonstrated experience creating culturally relevant, trauma-informed, and learner-centered educational materials
• Familiarity with refugee resettlement, immigrant communities, or cross-cultural education
• Strong understanding of social-emotional learning frameworks, particularly SEAD or similar models
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with fluency in English
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, accessible content
• Self-starter with ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a part of a team
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing deadlines