Director of Organizational Inclusion

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 Director of Organizational Inclusion will provide strategic, values-based, and data-driven leadership to cultivate an inclusive environment wherein every individual, regardless of their role or background, is treated with fairness, dignity, respect, and empathy. Building on previous work, the Director will collaborate with leaders and staff across IREX to develop, lead, and implement strategies for integrating these inclusive principles, and organizational values into every aspect of its programs, culture, strategic plans, and operations, including how IREX interacts with participants, partners, donors, and other external stakeholders.

We are doers. Our decades of on-the-ground experience help us create greater impact, practical recommendations, and lasting partnerships.

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Your Background & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree required; master’s degree preferred. A degree in organizational development, international development or business administration with a focus on leadership, cultural studies, organizational development, sociology, public administration, law, or a certificate in diversity, equity and inclusion is preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive and demonstrated experience working and advancing Inclusion within international organizations.
• A demonstrated understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging matters within an international organization and experience designing and implementing organization-wide transformational activities that result in measurable improvements in Organizational Inclusion.
• Experience establishing and using data systems for evidence-based decision making.
• Experience managing training programs and knowledge management systems.
• Experience working with mission-driven international organizations on matters related to cultural differences, migration, social-economic inclusion, gender equity, religious tolerance, racism, agism, gender identity and expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, access, and dignity for people with disabilities.
• Experience developing or providing guidance on best practices for promoting strong inclusive programing within an international development context preferred.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; one or more additional languages preferred.
• The ability to effectively communicate Organizational Inclusion principles and strategies to diverse audiences.
• The capacity to craft and deliver impactful board-level presentations using data and visual aids that tell a compelling narrative, with the appropriate depth and breadth of content for an executive audience.
• Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• The ability to lead change and influence stakeholders to support Organizational Inclusion efforts.
• The ability to lead with vulnerability, curiosity, and an openness to learning from others — with an ethos of continuous improvement.
• The skills required to negotiate, influence, compromise and to provide and receive feedback.
• The ability to build collaborative relationships and teams across functions.
• The ability to exercise discretion; apply policies with fairness and consistency; use sound judgement; and retain a positive outlook under pressure.
• A demonstrated commitment to IREX’s Organizational Inclusion principles and values.
• The ability to advance our non-partisan mission.
• The ability to successfully work and communicate with a diverse global staff.
• A demonstrated ability for empathy and emotional intelligence, and for understanding and addressing others' experiences.
• A willingness and ability to travel, to attend evening and weekend meetings when needed, and to be available for work-related consultation within and outside of regular office hours.

• Must demonstrate valid proof of unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Your Daily Tasks

• Strategy — Developing and implementing medium and long-term Organizational Inclusion strategies that build on previous work. The strategy will align with IREX's values, culture, policies, and strategic plans;

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