Senior Program Coordinator / Старший/а фахівець/чиня з програмної діяльності

Who We Are

IREX is a global development and education organization. We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world—where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive. We focus on four essential areas to progress: cultivating leaders, empowering youth, strengthening institutions, and increasing access to quality education and information.

The Senior Program Coordinator, under the supervision of the Centre Manager, will be hired full-time to monitor and administer day-to-day coordination of the program activities for the SAFE project in multiple Eastern European Countries.

Are you the next member of our team?

Your Background & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience with logistical support.
• Knowledge of the Eurasian operating environment, especially as it relates to the media and civil society landscape.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Ukrainian.
• Experience working in high-risk environments is a plus.
• Experience of working constructively as part of a small team.
• Self-motivated and result oriented.
• Excellent cross-cultural and interpersonal communications skills.
• Training-related experience is a plus.
• Ability to travel within Ukraine is a plus.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Must demonstrate valid proof of unrestricted work authorization in Ukraine.

Your Daily Tasks:

• Contribute to the strategic development of the organization’s safety initiatives.
• Monitor program timelines and outputs, identifying risks and proposing solutions.
• Maintain high standards of program quality and accountability.
• In collaboration with Center Manager, maintain and manage records on program participants, including leading planning and managing vetting of prospective participants.
• Coordinate communications with training participants.
• Coordinate preparation of handouts, training materials, and knowledge products.
• Ensure effective internal communication between trainers, consultants, and support teams.
• Lead the logistics of project activities in Eastern European countries, such as training, consultations, risk mitigation planning sessions, and other activities in a safe manner. Specifically, organize accommodations, transportation, airfare, training venues, and other necessary. Coordinate with various service vendors (in and outside the country) to ensure successful completion of the activities.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel for staff, trainers, and consultants (tickets, accommodation, visas, per diems).
• Ensure travel arrangements comply with organizational policies and donor requirements.
• Prepare travel documentation and support staff with administrative procedures related to missions.
• Lead preparation and organization of tenders and procurement processes in line with organizational and donor policies.
• Assist with periodic office inventory.
• Performs additional duties and tasks to meet the needs of the organization, team, or as assigned by manager.

We conduct background checks on all successful candidates.

This position is eligible for remote work.

This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship.

 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

To Apply: Please follow the link below to apply. Сover letter and resume in English (ONLY) will be accepted. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

Senior Program Coordinator | IREX Job Board

Application Deadline:  The Position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.