Research Standards Coordinator

About the role

The Research Standards Coordinator supports the IRC Research Pillar by ensuring all IRC‑affiliated research involving human subjects complies with ethical, data‑protection, and regulatory standards. This position serves as the primary liaison between research teams, IRB reviewers, board members, and external ethics bodies.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of IRB submissions, from initial triage and protocol number assignment to review coordination, decision communication, and protocol closeout.
• Act as the main point of contact for research teams, IRB reviewers, board members, and external ethics committees.
• Lead researcher training on standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintain research resources on the RescueNet platform.
• Organize the Research Community of Practice and facilitate Research Pillar‑wide meetings.

Required profile

• Experience in research administration or IRB coordination.
• Strong knowledge of ethical compliance, data protection, and regulatory accountability for human‑subjects research.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities to coordinate multiple stakeholders.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a global humanitarian organization.
• Engagement with a diverse research community focused on impactful projects.