About IREX

ABOUT IREX
IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing leadership and innovative programs to improve the quality of education, strengthen independent media, and foster pluralistic civil society development.

Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of $50 million and a staff of over 400 professionals worldwide. IREX and its partner IREX Europe deliver cross-cutting programs and consulting expertise in more than 50 countries.

SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Senior Development Officer works with the Civil Society Division Director to set and achieve funding goals and implements the organization’s development strategies. 

RESPONSIBILITIES
Principle responsibilities include:

• Analysis of potential funding opportunities and trends in order to assist senior staff to set and achieve overall funding goals
• Identification and development of new program ideas
• Fundraising and partnering efforts and projects
• Creation and coordination of proposal teams’ activity
• Coordination of proposal development and preparation, with program staff and partners
• Supervision of a development officers
• Key activities include:
• Researches and analyzes grant and emerging business opportunities
• Writes proposals and concept papers
• Prepares proposal budgets
• Maintains grant cycles
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree
• Management experience
• Demonstrated organizational and budgeting skills
• Excellent writing and editing skills; contract and grant proposal writing experience for USG solicitations (specifically USAID)
• Experience living/working overseas
• Demonstrated experience/familiarity with Europe, Eurasia, Middle East, Asia, Africa
• Ability to work and lead in a team environment

IREX offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

TO APPLY
Send cover letter and resume to IREX/DEV/DC/PA via fax at (202) 628-8189 or send an e-mail message with the subject IREX/DEV/DC/PA to resumes@irex.org.
NO PHONE CALLS
EOE.