Refugee Leadership and Partnerships Program Coordinator

Welcome!  Refugees International (RI), a leading humanitarian advocacy organization dedicated to promoting lifesaving assistance, protection, and solutions for refugees and displaced people, seeks an Program Coordinator to support its Refugee Leadership and Partnerships program.  The program seeks a highly organized and mission-driven Program Coordinator to play a central role in overseeing RI’s Refugee Fellows Program, supporting refugee-led global convenings, advancing localization and power-shifting initiatives, and ensuring effective coordination across partners, donors, and internal teams. 

This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about refugee leadership, skilled at managing complex projects, and committed to advancing meaningful participation and locally led solutions in humanitarian and policy spaces. The Program Coordinator will report to the Director of Refugee Leadership and Partnerships.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Refugee Fellowship Program: (40%)

Program Leadership & Oversight

• Support the overall design, implementation, and strategic direction of Refugees International’s Refugee Fellows Program, supporting multiple cohorts across regions.

Recruitment and Selection

• Lead the full fellowship recruitment cycle with the support of the Refugee Leadership and Partnership Director, including managing the application platform, reviewing and shortlisting of applications, and coordinating advocate reviews;


• Manage the interview process, including scheduling, and panel coordination;


• Support fellows’ onboarding and orientation, ensuring a strong foundation for engagement with RI and partners.

Training and Capacity Strengthening

• Identify, contract, and manage trainers and facilitators; oversee training logistics and delivery;


• Lead follow-up processes, including training evaluations, feedback surveys, and continuous curriculum improvement;


• Ensure timely processing of trainer contracts and payments.
  

Workplan Development and Monitoring

• Track progress against agreed milestones and deliverables, providing ongoing guidance and course correction where needed.

Fellows Support and Engagement

• Engage in and contribute to fellows’ national-level advocacy and organizational work, as relevant;


• Support the planning and implementation of an annual in-person retreat for fellows, including agenda design, facilitation, and logistics.

Travel and Logistics

• Support fellows’ travel during the fellowship, including booking flights and accommodation and ensuring compliance with RI travel and per diem policies;


• Coordinate closely with RI operations and finance teams to ensure smooth implementation.
  
  

Refugee-Led Global Convenings (40%)

Partnerships and Governance

• Support the convening of RI partners and donors meeting, including note-tracking, and follow-up emails;


• Maintain momentum across partners by tracking decisions and ensure implementation of agreed actions.

Strategic Planning and Delivery

• Support the planning and delivery of convenings and events, from concept to execution;


• Support setting agendas and shape thematic priorities in close consultation with refugee leaders and partners;


• Support all logistical aspects of planned events, including venues, contractors, service providers, interpretation, and participant experience.
  
  

Localization and Power-Shifting Portfolio (10%)

• Support the power-shifting and localization portfolio across the organization;


• Support relationships building and followup with local organizations and R-Space partners.
  
  

Financial Oversight and Budget Tracking (10%)

• Track financial spending across the refugee leadership and power-shifting portfolio.


• Work closely with the administration and finance teams to monitor expenditures against approved budgets. 

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Public Policy, Public administration, or a similar degree;


• At least 3 years of experience working in the non profit sector; 


• A very high level of organization, attention to detail, and follow-through on responsibilities;


• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging within the organization and with the people for whom RI advocates;
  


• Working knowledge of the Google Workspace environment including sheets;


• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

This position is based out of Refugees International’s office in Washington DC. We have a flexible, hybrid work environment, with an expectation of 3 days in the office per week. 

Compensation

$65,000 - $70,000 per year

To Apply

If you are interested, please apply. Your application should include  a cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications.  

About Refugees International

Refugees International advocates for lifesaving assistance, human rights, and protection for displaced people and promotes solutions to displacement crises around the world. The team of advocates travel to some of the world’s most severe displacement crises to investigate first-hand the challenges displaced people face, create policy solutions, and demand action.

Refugees International is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. Refugees International encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, or other factors protected by law.