Вакансія: Program Officer

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. With a projected annual portfolio of more than $100 million and more than 600 staff worldwide, we work with partners in more than 100 countries in four areas essential to progress: cultivating leaders, empowering youth, strengthening institutions, and increasing access to quality education and information.

IREX is seeking a qualified professional to fill the full-time position of Program Officer for its Learn to Discern in Education Project (L2D-Ed). The Program Officer will work under the supervision of Senior Program Manager. They will support the implementation of program activities and carry out a variety of programmatic and administrative tasks.  Depending on changes in the war and security, IREX reserves the right to determine that the position will be based in Kyiv at a later date. 

Are you the next member of our team? 

Your Background & Skills

• A. in social sciences, international affairs, or similar discipline.
• 3+ years of demonstrated administration and leadership experience.
• 2+ years of working on programs related to education and/or media literacy. 
• Experience working with international donor-funded projects.
• Experience in subgrant management.
• Strong command of spoken and written English and Ukrainian.  
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and complete tasks in accordance with stated deadlines.
• Interest in media literacy, critical thinking and basic knowledge in this field is needed.
• Ability to be creative and generate new ideas.
• Strong attention to detail and responsibility.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to be flexible and respond to a rapidly changing program environment.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Knowledge of Web 2.0 tools is a plus.
• Ability to travel if needed.
• You must have unrestricted authorization to work in Ukraine.

Your Daily Tasks

• Organize program meetings and events (trainings, workshops, working group meetings, conferences, brainstorm sessions, creative workshops, and other activities).
• Hold active communication between Project staff, partner organizations, experts, trainers, regional coordinators, ministries, and key stakeholders of the Project.
• Coordinate the work of experts and other contractors responsible for the development of materials and conducting trainings.
• Lead and monitor the process of organizing peer learning activities for program beneficiaries.  
• Depending on the security situation travel to program sites to monitor implementation, coach beneficiaries, and suggest remediation activities. 
• Lead the procurement processes and preparation of contracts, vendor and consultant agreements needed for the project implementation.
• Lead Regional Coordinators’ working groups to ensure they perform tasks successfully. Working groups include but are not limited to such topics: gathering of success stories from teachers, drafting bi-weekly newsletter, organizing competitions for students and teachers, etc.
• Communicate with suppliers and other subcontractors.
• Manage program documents, financial forms, and payments.
• Coordinate activities related to logistics/arrangements, monitoring and evaluation activities, data collection, and reporting.
• Draft program-related documents, reports, and success stories.
• Provide Web-based research assistance for projects and publications.
• Serve as an interpreter if needed. Translate program-related documents (English and Ukrainian) when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including helping with other projects, if needed.
• Develop and maintain effective communication and collaboration with program partners and stakeholders.
• Provide input into the development and adaptation of program documents.
• Supply technical assistance in relevant areas of expertise and provide technical advising to program subgrantees.
• Other support duties as needed. 

We conduct background checks on all successful candidates.

This position is eligible for Telework. The eligible employee is a regular, full-time Ukraine-based staff who works from a worksite outside the Ukraine office for one or more days a week. 

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 visit: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/INT1065INRE/JobBoard/86f30819-0126-446a-84bb-cf37a5e878c1/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=b918f547-1608-4520-be46-d63940220fc7