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 $70 million and more than 250 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 seeks a full-time Program Associate for the Communities and Governance practice to support several programs that focus on promoting responsive civil society and resilient communities, with a focus on programming in North America and Ukraine. The Program Associate will provide programmatic, administrative, and logistical backstopping support to numerous programs. The Program Associate will also directly support the Communities and Governance Practice with ongoing administrative tasks.

We are doers. Our decades of on-the-ground experience help us create greater impact, practical recommendations, and lasting partnerships.

Are you the next member of our team?

Your Background & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree

• Some relevant work experience is a plus, but not required; may include a combination of various part-time positions, internships, etc.

• Proactive and comfortable with administrative and financial practices, collaboration, and communication

• Strong digital and computer skills, especially Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams; social media experience and knowledge (especially Facebook)

• Very strong time management, multitasking, and organizational skills

• Advanced writing and editing skills

• Ability to work effectively across borders and cultures

• Strong intercultural communication skills, foreign language skills are not required

• Ability to work with and communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization

• Detail-oriented and highly organized with the ability to multi-task and work independently

• Speaking, reading, and writing proficiency in English required. Ukrainian language proficiency is a plus.
• You must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Your Daily Tasks

• Provide administrative and logistical support for all aspects of program implementation to ensure timely, accurate, and thoughtful completion of deliverables.

• Support C&G practice with administrative support as needed, including financial reconciliation and travel booking, coordination of meetings, coordination of trainings and events.

• Accurately tracking progress using tools such as SharePoint, Excel; utilizing tools such as Canva or Adobe for administrative or communication-related tasks.

• With supervision, provide input to internal/external reports, presentations, and other products.

• Provide support to procurement, subaward management, budget processes, and payments when needed.

• Communicate and coordinate with project teams.

• Other support duties as needed.

You Will Get:

Committed, passionate, collaborative, and mission-driven colleagues who make IREX a good place to work. You will receive best-in-class learning, development, and growth opportunities, as well as a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive. This includes a well-being and employee assistance program, health, dental, and vision coverage, a flexible work schedule, a generous PTO policy, a technology stipend, a diverse and inclusive work environment, and many more benefits.

IREX will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments of 2008.

We conduct background checks on all successful candidates.

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

This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship.

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EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer

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