Program Associate, Leadership Practice

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. 

The Program Associate will be a critical and valued member of the Global UGRAD- Pakistan team providing backstopping support to a variety of program activities including but not limited to participant/alumni monitoring and support; compliance; finance support; partner recruitment and engagement; research, internal and external communications and report preparation; monitoring, evaluation, and learning; and alumni network development and engagement.

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, preferred.
• 1+ years of work experience; work experience may include internships or part-time job or combination of both.
• Interest or experience in leadership development.
• Interest or experience in international exchange or professional development programming.
• Work, volunteer or internship experience with community-based organizations either in the U.S. or abroad preferred.
• Experience working with diverse groups and teams toward a shared goal.
• Knowledge of and/or interest in Pakistan and/or South Asia preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and networking ability.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills; proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce preferred.
• Strong public speaking and facilitation skills (in person and virtually).
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to remain flexible while adhering to strict deadlines. 
• Must demonstrate valid proof of unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. 

Your Daily Tasks 

• Coach and mentor a portfolio of participants for successful program completion, including corresponding with participants and hosts; maintenance of participant files; financial tracking and coordinating payments; and fielding participant and host partner inquiries.  
• Provide logistic support for all program needs, may include event planning, travel arrangements, schedule meetings, etc.    
• Support network development through and serve as an active connector for the program’s network of participants, alumni, hosts, and volunteers.
• Support implementation of online learning curriculum via the program’s learning management software.
• Assist in the creation, management, and facilitation of program trainings and workshops.  
• With supervision, assist with program reports.   
• Compile and track a wide range of participant information and project data, maintaining accuracy and completeness.  
• Support recruitment of both participants and host institution and support placement efforts including review of applications.
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation activities including data management and analysis if assigned.
• Support participants through the pre-arrival administrative process. 
• Support program internal and external communication; tasks may include, the management of email inboxes and program contact information, draft professional written communications, contribute to program communication tools (newsletters) and social media efforts.
• Accurately perform financial administration tasks (check requests, process payments to participants and vendors, etc.). Develop a sound understanding of the purpose and reason for each required task consistent with policies.
• With supervision, draft correspondence with stakeholders. Guidance and/or approval before engaging stakeholders may be required.
• Represent the program to external partners during phone calls and in-person meetings and events.
• Advise program participants and liaise with host organization representatives and volunteers.
• Contribute to the program’s communications efforts, including social media, success stories, and program reports.
• Contribute to program renewals and competes as requested.
• Assist with financial tracking, procurement, payment processing, and credit card reconciliati