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3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(221 total reviews)
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David Miliband

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3.0
Jan 7, 2016

IRC review

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Experience varies by country program, but the country program where I worked ran like a well-oiled machine. There was a lot of autonomy and room for innovation within your own job, but not much beyond that. The work was rewarding as the progress made was very tangible. Great non-salary benefits.

Cons

Salary was low compared to other NGOs in the country Not much innovation at the project design level Minimal room for promotion for international staff Minimal staff development for international staff Their development projects lack a sustainable vision as they are primarily accustomed to humanitarian aid.

2.0
Dec 15, 2015
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Pros

It had some of the best coworkers I've ever had and the employees are smart and very dedicated to what they do. Since the IRC is well known and respected around the world, it looks good having it on your resume and can open doors to other places. Working directly with the clients has created some memories that I'll never forget.

Cons

There is no training. New hires are thrown in. Usually the office is already overworked and understaffed and therefore new hires don't have the opportunity to get good training. There's no life work balance and you will need to work odd hours but overtime is rarely approved. There's always a look out for more grants and services to gain money but it can cause mission drift and require more services without more staff. Management was also untrained or didn't know how to fix problems. This caused low morale and high turnover which created a bad since there was no new hire training.

2.0
Nov 26, 2015
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Pros

Working alongside individuals who put their heart and soul into their work. Meaningful work that makes a difference. Great fringe benefits. Providing direct service and the client interactions.

Cons

Managers and supervisors were never trained on how to manage employees and provide support when needed. Management also does not know how to handle difficult and uncomfortable situations, which adds to employees' dissatisfaction and low morale. No accountability for both management and employees, due to friendship and nepotism. Little room for growth, which is largely dependent on funding. The organization's stated culture and value is a false and inaccurate portrayal.

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