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.
IREX is seeking a Program Coordinator who will work as a regional representative of the UNITY project implemented by IREX office in Ukraine. The Program Coordinator will work as a full-time employee under the supervision of Youth Center Manager and will be responsible for regional program activities.
We are doers. Our decades of on-the-ground experience help us create greater impact, practical recommendations, and lasting partnerships.
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Your Background & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in business management, administration, or related field
- Minimum of 2 years' relevant work experience with international donors, knowledge of requirements and procedures for managing grant programs is an advantage
- Volunteer experience is an added advantage
- Excellent presentation and communication skills, ability to work with different age groups and adapt to the needs of the target audience
- Experience organizing various types of training and interactive activities
- Experience working as a trainer or facilitator
- Ability to establish contacts and partnerships
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Flexibility, readiness to work in tight deadlines
- Ability to work with a virtual team
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and complete tasks in accordance with stated deadlines
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills including time management.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced working environment
- Ability to remain flexible while adhering to strict deadlines
- Demonstrate impartiality, empathy and neutrality in work
- Critical thinking, flexibility and readiness to implement changes in present realities
- Willingness to grow and develop. Participation in IREX internal preparatory training is obligatory.
- Strong command of spoken/written Ukrainian
- Strong command of spoken/written English is an advantage
- You must have unrestricted authorization to work in Ukraine
Your Daily Tasks
- Provides a full range of program support to the IREX Ukraine based Program Manager(s) in implementation of regional Program activities;
- Contributes to planning, implementation and oversight of activities aimed at strengthening the capacity and raising the quality of services offered by youth centers;
- Serves as a representative of the Program and main contact point between Kyiv office and local stakeholders;
- Organizes and conducts training and other education activities for target audience;
- Supports the implementation of project elements at the regional level in accordance with the approved working plan;
- Monitors the project stakeholders and activities implemented by subawardees, participates in the monitoring and evaluation of project activities;
- Responsible for providing regular reports in accordance with the IREX standards and requirements and approved reporting format;
- Presents program activities and conducts outreach and maintains effective relations and collaboration with partners, project participants and representatives of local authorities;
- Under the supervision of Youth Center Manager, plans Program expansion to various geographies and audiences;
- Supports in communication, collection of success stories and program participants' feedback;
- Assists with the collection of the necessary documentation, including the collection of contract and vendor information and data for analytical materials.
- Actively cooperates and maintenances of effective internal communication with the Program Manager(s) and program team from the head office in Kyiv;
- Responsible for due diligent record keeping of program related documents, financial forms and payments;
- Provides programmatic, financial, administrative, and logistical support to ensure smooth implementation of the program;
- Plans and organizes program offline and online events (trainings, workshops, working group meetings, conferences, presentations, consultancies etc);
- Coordinates with target communities, provides relevant information and collection of program participants' feedback;
- Assists with the collection of the necessary documentation, including the collection of information for analytical materials.
- Travels to regions to attend/lead program activities, events and meetings (as requested and agreed with IREX Kyiv office);
- Supports in preparation of reports on the results of the program implementation in the regions;
- Coordinates and tracks program activities in regions;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- 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 coverage, a flexible work schedule, a generous PTO policy, a technology stipend, a diverse and inclusive work environment, and many more benefits.
We conduct background checks on all successful candidates.
This position is eligible for Remote work. The eligible employee is a regular, full-time staff who works from a worksite outside the Kyiv area on a more permanent or ongoing basis.
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.