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.
Learn to Discern in Education (L2D-Ed) is implemented by IREX and aims to strengthen Ukrainian teachers’ and students’ resilience to disinformation and manipulation by enhancing their critical information engagement skills, and to create demand for high-quality information in the Ukrainian secondary education system at large. The project involves developing and training teachers with educational media literacy materials, conducting research, and delivering training for other target audiences.
IREX in Ukraine seeks a Regional Coordinator for the L2D-Ed project who will act as a liaison between the Kyiv project office and local stakeholders. The role involves organizing and conducting training sessions, contributing to the development of educational materials, and ensuring effective communication and collaboration across the project. This position requires experience in education, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse audiences.
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Your Background & Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in humanities, education or other areas related to project activities.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in the education sector, curriculum development, educational projects, and working with public authorities.
- Experience in developing training and educational materials, conducting training and other educational events, is an advantage.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to work with various age groups and adapt to the target audience's needs.
- Excellent organizational skills, experience in organizing various training events.
- Knowledge of basic and most common computer programs and tools (MS Office, Google drive, Zoom, etc.).
- Ability to establish contacts and partnerships.
- Flexibility and willingness to work part-time (50%), with the potential for several consecutive full-time days.
- Teamwork skills and willingness to work in a virtual team mode.
- Fluency in Ukrainian, basic knowledge of English (desirable, but not required).
- Impartiality, empathy, and neutrality in work.
- Critical thinking, flexibility and willingness to implement changes in the current environment.
- Willingness to grow and develop. Participation in IREX's internal preparatory training is mandatory.
- Ability to travel on business trips (if needed);
- Physical presence in the region of responsibility for most of the working time.
- You must have unrestricted authorization to work in Ukraine.
Your Daily Tasks
- Acting as a regional representative of the project and the primary contact person between the project office in Kyiv and local stakeholders, including educators, representatives of state authorities and local self-government, and education and science departments.
- Assisting in the coordination and planning of project activities in the region, including presenting project activities, drafting and approving work schedules, and establishing systematic and effective engagement with local stakeholders, etc.
- Establishing and maintaining effective communication with project participants, partners and local authorities.
- Organizing and conducting training and other educational activities for the project's target audiences.
- Assisting and participating in updating and developing training materials together with the project team and project experts.
- Developing programs and moderating events for teachers and other project's target audiences; providing support for project implementation at the regional level in accordance with the developed work plan.
- Monitoring, evaluation and reporting according to IREX standards and requirements.
- Conducting meetings, trainings, seminars, and other project activities in the region, and providing administrative support for these events.
- Communication and collection of "success stories" and feedback from project participants in the region.
- Active cooperation and support of effective internal communication with the project team at the head office in Kyiv.
- Ability to travel to other cities where the project is implemented and attend joint trainings and meetings organized by the project team.
- Preparing reports on the results of project activities in the region.
- Adhere to organizational policies and procedures related to project finances and compliance.
- Assist in maintaining accurate records related to project activities, including financial documentation if requested by the project office.
- Assist in coordinating the work of contractors and third parties involved in project activities to ensure alignment with project objectives and compliance with organizational standards, as requested by the project office.
- 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 Telework. The eligible employee is a regular, full-time Ukraine based staff who works from a worksite outside the Zaporizhzhia oblast office for one or more days a week.
This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship.
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