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
IREX seeks a Third Country National for the position of Program Manager, based in Tbilisi, Georgia, with significant amount of travel throughout the country. The Program Manager will provide full-time support to USAID-funded confidence building program, and will report to IREX’s CSD Regional Director in Tbilisi. The position is contingent upon funding. More information on IREX’s civil society programs can be found at www.irex.org/civilsociety.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage the Program, including supervising local staff, overseeing office operations, and providing monthly fiscal and program reports for program activities.
• Design program interventions, and implement and monitor all program components,
• Conduct program outreach and recruitment.
• Manage sub-partners.
• Draft all workplans, staffing plans, reports, budgets, and other deliverables for the donor.
• Oversee the quality, cost, and timeliness of performance of all work performed under the Cooperative Agreement.
• Report to IREX/Headquarters on all program elements on a regular basis.
• Other assignments as required

QUALIFICATIONS
The Program Manager must be well organized, skilled at handling multiple tasks, and able to adhere to deadlines. Other specific qualifications:

• MA in International Studies or related field.
• At least two years experience managing and backstopping USAID-funded programs.
• Previous experience with confidence building programs and working in conflict environments.
• Previous experience managing civil society and exchange programs utilizing ICT.
• Familiarity with Georgian political environment and existing conflicts.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Georgia (Abkhazia and South Ossetia in particular) and the region.
• Strong computer (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and skilled at handling multiple tasks.
• Fluency in English and Russian. Georgian language skills a plus.

TO APPLY
Send cover letter and resume to FAX: (202) 628-8189. Or send an e-mail message to resumes@irex.org  Reference code: IREX/CSD/PM/KC in the subject line. EOE.