Program Associate, Information and Media Practice at IREX in Washington, Washington DC

Job Description:

IREX


Job Category: Information & Media Practice
Requisition Number: PROGR003105

October 18, 2024
Full-Time
Headquarters | Washington, DC 20005, USA

Job Details

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.

This position will support programming in Information & Media Practices. Program topics may include media development, media and information literacy, media research, and journalist security. The role will include supporting the reporting, financial management, procurement and the sub granting process. There will be regular communication with the IREX program teams at HQ and in the field. The Program Associate will need to balance sometimes competing demands.

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

• Responsible, detail-oriented, organized, strong time management skills, and good work-
• Ability to effectively communicate with consultants, subgrantees, or other
• Fast-learner that can take initiative of
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and
• Proactive and comfortable with contemporary digital platforms for collaboration and
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including and especially
• Clear, succinct and compelling communication skills, both oral and
• Outstanding interpersonal and intercultural
• Speaking, reading and writing proficiency in English
• Experience in using Photoshop, Microsoft Publisher, Adobe Illustrator, and/or other design and image processing software preferred.
• Must demonstrate valid proof of unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Your Daily Tasks

• Administrative, financial, and programmatic support for projects in Information and Media Practice as needed.
• Tasks may include drafting or copyediting internal/external programmatic report drafts, travel and logistical arrangements, check requests, financial report reviews and contributing to internal and external communications initiatives.
• Working closely with consultants, subgrantees, and partners, including regular communication, drafting agreements, and tracking payments and deliverables per relevant policies.
• Lead programmatic file and data management as needed.
• Support desk research as needed.
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation and data management, if assigned.
• Communicate regularly with HQ teams and relevant field offices.
• Communication with consultants, subgrantees, and other partners as assigned.
• Copyedit or draft program reports, curriculum related materials, and communications products, as assigned.
• Support regular communications with stakeholder networks.
• Contribute to new business development efforts, if assigned.
• Assist in developing program material, including research and design of training workshops and training manuals, as assigned.
• Review of FOERs and other finance.
• Prepare contracts and other procurement documents as needed.
• Prepare payment requests in the AP.
• Assist with subgrant management.
• Assist with consultant agreements, logistics, and payments.
• Process and maintain procurement and financial records, review payment requests and invoices for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with hiring process for field staff and consultants as necessary.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and expense reporting for reconciliation and reimbursement.

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.

This fulfilling position offers an anticipated salary range of approximately $43,200 - $52,000.

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.

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