International Rescue Committee reviews

-- Very top heavy organization with many directors, associate directors, deputy directors, etc. -- Large salary gap between the higher ups and those lower down with little opportunity for middle ground -- Very bureaucratic with many levels of to go through before things get done -- Heavy reliance on consultants -- Power struggles at the top -- Little connection of HQ staff to the field.

IRC is often more reactive than proactive so it often felt like playing catch-up, which perhaps is the nature for working for a humanitarian organization. It is extremely difficult to get a job unless you know someone who can get your application out of the depths of HR. IRC is generally regarded as one of the lower-paying NGOs and staff benefits and recognition are lacking. Staff are very overworked and because of the NGO, emergency response nature, many staff seemed to almost compete to be considered the most overworked/dedicated. Hard to get promoted because of power structures, politics, and high competition for positions.