Program Coordinator, Information & Media 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 Coordinator will assist with the administration and coordination of project partner activities and reports, organizing and arranging meeting logistics and agreements, coordinating with project partners and maintaining a database of partner deliverables.

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 in administration, accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience supporting program implementation, preferably working with journalists or media organizations, civil society and/or government stakeholders in LAC.
• Experience working on USAID-funded projects required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills including time management.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced working environment, and ability to remain flexible while adhering to strict deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and communications skills, both oral and written required.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Very good command of English Language is required.
• Good writing skills in both English and Spanish Language
• Positive attitude and willingness to support and assist colleagues.
• Project management and planning experience preferred.
• Must demonstrate valid proof of unrestricted work authorization in El Salvador.

Your Daily Tasks

• Review documents such as contracts, fund requests, travel expenses and per diems, to participate in expense reconciliation processes and other activities or processes related to active grants.
• Contribute to the review of program documents and deliverables (contracts, project proposals, project deliverables, etc.).
• Logistical support for internal activities of the project office and programmatic activities, if required.
• Contribute to internal program updates and reporting.
• Support the review and formatting of complex documents, including training materials, periodic program reports and evaluations.
• Support in drafting quarterly narrative reports on project activities, including following-up with relevant staffers to address reporting/information gaps.
• Review and format program documents (training materials, reports, etc.).
• Maintain program activity records and reports.
• Support administrative and logistical tasks, include office management, coordinating staff and beneficiary travel, facilitating outreach and engagement with local stakeholders, drafting, overseeing and ensuring payments on service contracts and credit card reconciliations, and other stakeholder outreach and follow up as necessary.
• Draft and oversee vendor, subgrantee and service contracts, assist with credit card reconciliations, and other payment processing duties as assigned.
• Perform other program and administrative tasks as assigned.

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. 

We conduct background checks on all successful candidates.

This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship.

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