Program Officer, Veteran Reintegration Program / Фахівець/чиня Програми реінтеграції Ветеранів

Requisition Number: #2934

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 $100 million and more than 600 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 office in Ukraine seeks a qualified professional to fill the position of Program Officer for the Veteran Reintegration Program (VRP). Veteran Reintegration is a two-part program that fills critical gaps in data and information on veterans and incorporates this data into tailored activities to improve the quality of and access to veteran services and promote veteran integration into the workforce.  

The Program Officer will work under the supervision of a Program Manager and support the implementation of activities and carry out a variety of programmatic and administrative tasks; communicate with stakeholders, support subgrantee and local actors.  Performs additional duties and tasks to meet the needs of the organization, team, or as assigned by supervisor.   

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;
• 3+ years of relevant experience; 
• List the specific type of experience if required: May require additional experience in a specific region and/or subject matter;
• Degree in international development, business management, administration, social work, NGO management, public administration, political science, and/or other relevant field is preferred; 
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience in the NGO sector supporting large-scale programs with subgrant components; 
• Demonstrated experience managing programs funded by the US Government and/or other donor governments;
• Strong managerial and interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all staff, partners, subgrantees, and members of donor organizations; 
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team; 
• High degree of initiative, organization, and attention to detail; 
• English and Ukrainian language fluency, written and spoken; 
• Excellent writing and editing skills with experience in drafting programmatic documents, such as proposals, work-plans; quarterly reports; final reports; success stories; talking points; and other types of programmatic documents; 
• Knowledge of veteran-related issues and veteran support programs is an advantage. 

Your Daily Tasks

• Under the supervision of Program Manager, administer assigned programmatic activities dedicated to support for veterans;
• Ensure that all programmatic deliverables are achieved by the established deadlines;
• Provide technical input into the development and adaptation of program materials;
• Ensure quality control of the materials and products developed under the program;
• Manage subgrantees, maintain day-to-day communication with them and ensure the delivery of the milestones in accordance to the deadlines and indicators set;
• Supply technical assistance in relevant areas of expertise, and provide technical advising to program subgrantees;
• Oversee the execution of subgrants, contract and other types of agreements ensuring compliance and quality deliverables;
• Provide input into the development of training curricula, educational materials, strategic planning sessions;
• Draft proposals, work-plans; performance monitoring and evaluation plans; quarterly reports; final reports; success stories; talking points; and other types of programmatic documents;
• Coordinate organization of program meetings and events in the offline and online format (check-ins, trainings, workshops, working group meetings, etc.);
• Coordinate and support oversight of hired experts, making sure their outputs correspond to the expected deliverables;
• Work closely with the representative bodies from the Government of Ukraine, NGOs, donors and other stakeholders and partners;
• Maintain accurate records and documentation, including activity reports, participant data, and financial documentation related to hired experts, external contractors and subgrantees;
• Collaborate with other program components and teams to share insights, challenges, and successes to enhance program effectiveness;
• Travel to regions to attend program events and meetings, upon request;
• Other duties as assigned.

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 not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Please visit to apply:

Program Officer, Veteran Reintegration Program | IREX Job Board (ultipro.com)