Skip to contentSkip to footer
      employer cover photo
      employer logo
      employer logo

      International Rescue Committee

      Is this your company?

      International Rescue Committee reviews

      3.8

      69% would recommend to a friend

      (1,411 total reviews)
      avatar

      David Miliband

      73% approve of CEO

      39% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      International Rescue Committee has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,411 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The International Rescue Committee employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

      Reviews by job title

      1K reviews
      4.0
      Mar 24, 2014

      Passionate staff, antiquated business processes and top down structure

      Program officer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Local offices have wonderful, passionate staff, many of whom were former beneficiaries One of the fastest responders to humanitarian crises displacing populations, highly specialized in our work One of the best, most innovation in refugee resettlement work domestically THe ability to work domestically on an international development issue with an organization that also provides aid internationally

      Cons

      HQ structure is way risk averse, doesn't trust local affiliate staff, high turnover in local EDs. Business processes are slow, paper heavy, systems aren't integrated, therefore communication suffers and local staff have a very disconnected view of the HQ vision and structure

      4.0
      Mar 22, 2014

      Satisfying work with clients; Staff needs more support

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      In a regional office, the tangible benefits you can provide directly to clients is motivating and extremely satisfying. You literally have the opportunity to change lives for the better and the environment attracts a dynamic, dedicated and close-knit staff.

      Cons

      The lack of resources and sustainable funding is extremely difficult to manage for staff at all levels: front-line staff, managers and executive leadership.

      2.0
      Mar 3, 2014

      Program staff are amazing. Leadership and non-program staff destroy that.

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Incredibly brilliant, knowledgeable, caring and committed program staff, who genuinely love their work and have deeply relevant experience in the field.

      Cons

      - Leadership cares more about image and fundraising than about the quality of the work happening in the field - huge disconnect between stated mission and actual implementation, because of leaders' lack of integrity. - Narcissism reigns due to nearly obsessive attention to hierarchy. - No demonstrated commitment to staff development. - Beneficiaries are trooped out for galas or referenced in funder meetings, but the organization has become too sprawling and disorganized to foster any real sense of connection. It's incredibly sad.

      Viewing 1369 - 1371 of 1,411 Reviews
      Related searches: International Rescue Committee jobs | International Rescue Committee salaries | International Rescue Committee benefits | International Rescue Committee interviews
      ReviewsInternational Rescue Committee reviews

      Glassdoor has 2,220 International Rescue Committee reviews submitted anonymously by International Rescue Committee employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if International Rescue Committee is right for you.