Program Officer at Ukraine Veterans Reintegration and Rehabilitation Program/ Програмний фахівець (-чиня) до Програми реінтеграції та реабілітації ветеранів України

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.

Ukraine Veteran Reintegration and Rehabilitation Program (UVRR) is a continuation of IREX’s, initiative launched in 2019, which aims to create the necessary support systems for female and male veterans to enable them to realize their full potential and contribute to Ukraine's recovery. 

IREX is seeking a qualified professional to fill the position of Program Officer for its Veteran Reintegration and Rehabilitation Program (UVRR). 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. 

Are you the next member of our team?

Your Background & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, business management, administration, social work, NGO management, public administration, political science, and/or other relevant field.
• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant 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 available veteran support programs is an advantage.
• Must demonstrate valid proof of unrestricted work authorization in Ukraine

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;
• Support 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 based in Kyiv, Ukraine.

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

To Apply: Interested candidates are asked to send CVs and Cover letters to  Відправити резюме   as soon as possible, indicating position title in the subject line. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Position is open until filled.

Application Deadline:  The Position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.