Senior Project Officer
IREX
The Senior Project Officer plays a key role in delivering the Building Tomorrow project and the Workforce Development Strategic Initiative.
This position supports day-to-day program management, contributing to timelines, budgets, reports, workflow plans, and deliverables.
The Officer provides administrative, logistical, and operational support for virtual, hybrid, and in-person activities; maintains communication with partners; drafts correspondence and reports; and ensures data accuracy for monitoring and evaluation.
Responsibilities
- preparing program documents and concept notes
- supporting procurement and financial tasks
- tracking payments
- coordinating travel and event logistics
- maintaining accurate participant data.
The Officer also supports proposal development by conducting research, drafting assigned sections, and assisting with partner engagement. As a primary point of contact for regional stakeholders, the Officer ensures professional communication and contributes to effective outreach efforts.
This position requires strong organization, initiative, collaboration, and the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
- Ideally a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Fluency in English, Spanish, and French
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Valid, unrestricted authorization to work in Guatemala