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    Program Officer, Information - Washington, United States - IREX

    IREX
    IREX Washington, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description
    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 $150 million and more than 750 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.

    The Program Officer will serve as the main focal point/desk officer for regional teams. They will provide programmatic, technical, operational, and compliance support to Country and US teams. The Program Officer will support the programs in staying on target and ensuring that activities are implemented smoothly. Additionally, they will support the programs in monitoring, evaluation, learning, and reporting as needed.

    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 in International Relations/Affairs/Studies/Education, International Development, Management, Public Management, Journalism, Political Science, or a related field.
    • 3+ years of relevant experience.
    • Experience in international development preferably focused on media, freedom of expression, digital security, physical safety, and psychosocial care.
    • Demonstrated management of international assistance programs.
    • Demonstrated experience with budgeting, financial management, and compliance.
    • Demonstrated experience, knowledge, or interest in the Central America region is required.
    • Excellent written and oral communication proficiency in English and Spanish language is required.
    • Experience conducting assessments, evaluations, and analytical report writing. Experience with data collection and analysis tools preferred.
    • Strong writing, editing, and oral presentation skills.
    • Team player with an inclusive leadership attitude.
    • Familiarity with US Government rules and regulations is preferred. Familiarity with donors other than the US Government is also preferred.
    • Familiarity with the media environment in Latin America.
    • Awareness on gender equality and social inclusion approach.
    • You must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
    Your Daily Tasks
    • Support the management of assigned projects and activities, to include but not limited to, overseeing and providing support for implementation of regional activities and providing day-to-day operational support to project team and field-based staff.
    • Support the development of project deliverables, to include but not limited to, collecting information about activities implemented in the field, drafting and creating project timelines and workplans, reviewing and updating budgets and forecasts, creating and contributing to internal and donor reports, and supporting other products/documents as identified.
    • Support project Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) efforts as needed; analyze, draft reports, support data collection, conduct data entry and analysis, and support successful tracking of indicators.
    • Support clear internal and external communication for the assigned projects; tasks may include, creating and contributing to articles and publications, reviewing and sending written communication, effectively leading small meetings, as well as interacting with donors, partners, stakeholders, and internal contributors.
    • Responsible for ensuring compliance requirements are met for all assigned work products and activities.
    • At the direction of project leadership, independently and accurately, perform financial administration tasks (check requests, sub-award approval level, etc.).
    • May have the authority to sign for approval for smaller amounts as defined by the project.
    • As the Program Officer, act as the advocate of the best interest of the Center and country offices being represented,
    • Mentor and guide staff as needed.
    • Other support duties as needed.
    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.

    NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

    EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer

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

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c)

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