International Rescue Committee
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    Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Non-Profit Organisations

    Company size

    51-100

    Primary location

    570 Jalan Bukit Petaling, Bukit Petaling, 50460 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Background/IRC Summary: Founded in 1933, International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world’s leading agencies working in post-conflict and development contexts, supporting communities in over 40 fragile, failed and developing states. In this capacity, we work to restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted, struggling to endure and wishing to advance on a path of development.The Resettlement Support Center Asia (RSC Asia), funded by the US State Department Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), assists persons throughout Asia seeking permanent resettlement in the United States. Responsible for a portfolio of 37 countries, RSC Asia: prepares refugee applications for the United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) using START (a State Department–managed data system that supports the arrival and resettlement of refugees through technology); provides information to resettlement agencies about arriving refugees and offers cultural orientation training to refugees bound for the United States. RSC Asia is based in Bangkok, Thailand, with a sub-office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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    Reviews overview

    4.316 ratings in total
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    94%
    Rate salary as high or average
    75%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at International Rescue Committee?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    International Rescue Committee offers several positive aspects including comprehensive benefits, supportive work culture, and an open door policy that promotes effective teamwork and communication. The organisation provides comfortable working conditions with convenient office locations, and employees find satisfaction in contributing to meaningful humanitarian work.

    However, employees face certain challenges including concerns about management appointment processes, heavy workload in some departments, and strict security measures such as restrictions on personal devices. The nature of being a donor-funded organisation also means that many positions are contract-based, which can impact job security.

    Recent reviews

    4.0
    Information Technology Officer
    Jul 2025
    Kuala Lumpur City Centre Kuala LumpurLess than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Learning the hard way
    The good thingsHigh pay, generous benefit and paid leave.
    The challengesSome leaders use charm to cover up disorganization or deflect accountability. I’ve learned the hard way that not all friendly faces create safe spaces.
    1.0
    Senior Executive
    Nov 2024
    Kuala Lumpur City Centre Kuala Lumpur3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Think million times before you takes the job offer from the IRC. Unless you are so desperate to get the job.
    The good thingsEasy access because the office location is near the MRT Station. Annual increment but at a very minimum amount. Medical coverage, but so much silly process to claim.
    The challengesUnprofessional management is due to managers being appointed among senior staff but with unrelated working and educational experience. Mobile phones are not allowed to enter the office. Managers back up each other when they have a conflict with non-exec staff. Rubber stamp HR team. The country director is likely to debate the raising issue instead of solving it. Retrenchment is common practice due to this organization depending on donor funds.
    4.0
    Admin coordinator
    Sep 2023
    Kuala Lumpur1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Worth working in a non profit
    The good thingsGood colleagues who are friendly.
    The challengesIf you are in Operations, you are expected to do 3 people's job
    Ratings for International Rescue Committee are shared as-is from employees in line with our community guidelines
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