Senior Program Specialist / Старший спеціаліст(-ка) програми

Who We Are

At IREX we strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world—where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people and communities thrive. 

But around the globe, persistent poverty, repression, and injustice prevent too many people form achieving their full potential.  To address these problems, we focus on people, not on vaccines, roads, or wells. We support individuals and institutions to create change in their own communities—and to create person to person bridges between nations. 

IREX works 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 qualified Senior Program Specialist for its Veteran Rehabilitation and Reintegration program in Ukraine. The program operates to strengthen and expand the network of veteran-focused Ukrainian NGOs, build their organizational capacity at the regional and community levels, and provides subgrants to local organizations for activities that benefit Ukrainian veterans. The Senior Program Specialist will work hand-in-hand and under the supervision of the Program Manager and the IREX Ukraine Project Director. He/she will work closely with veteran-focused Ukrainian NGOs, other local and regional partners, as well as the governmental partners, including the Ministry of Veteran Affairs of Ukraine. The position is based in Kyiv with some travel to target regions within the country

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.

Are you the next member of our team?

Your Background & Skills

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience working on veteran reintegration or veteran support projects, and excellent understanding of veteran support systems in Ukraine;
• Bachelor’s degree of relevant field;
• Successful record of supervising, designing, managing, and implementing projects, with strong preference for past veteran reintegration, and project management experience;
• Demonstrated success in maintaining excellent cooperation with local partner organizations, and the ability to establish productive relationships with government officials at national and local levels;
• Knowledge of and experience with programs funded by the U.S. Government;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel);
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and complete tasks/projects in accordance with stated deadlines;
• High attention to detail;
• Positive attitude and willingness to support and assist colleagues;
• Excellent communication skills in English and Ukrainian languages;
• Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Must demonstrate valid proof of unrestricted work authorization in Ukraine. 

Your Daily Tasks

• Maintains effective collaborations with key local partners, such as program subgrantees, and other local, regional, and national government institutions and NGOs;
• Helps strengthen and expand the network of veteran-focused Ukrainian NGOs;
• Negotiates with key local partners on program implementation; 
• Evaluates proposals from potential subgrantees and working hand-in-hand with the selected few to finalize their envisioned subgrant activities;
• Acts as a liaison between IREX and subgrantees, addressing inquiries and facilitating clear communication;
• Provides training and workshops for subgrantees on grant management, reporting requirements, and other capacity building topics;
• Supports the management of a subset of project activities as assigned by the leadership team;
• Supports the coordination of project activities across the team, ensuring that tasks are completed on time and aligned with project objectives. 
• Supports and evaluating the performance of consultants, ensuring they meet project goals and provide deliverables as outlined in their contracts; 
• Acts as the primary point of contact for consultants, addressing any issues or concerns and facilitating effective communication between consultants and project teams;
• Assists in communication between other program partners, experts, trainers, as needed;
• Contributs to drafting program-related documents, reports, and success stories;
• Performs 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 Kyiv based.

This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.

All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Interested candidates are asked to send CVs and Cover letters to [email protected]  as soon as possible, indicating position title in the subject line. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.