About IREX

Career and Consulting Opportunities

Position: Program Officer
Location: Puntland, Somalia (Bosasso or Garoowe)
Reports To: Program Officer, Washington, DC
Division: Media Development Division

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 crosscutting programs and consulting expertise in more than 50 countries.

Summary of Position:
IREX is seeking program officers for a 3-year assignment on a US Department of State-funded program supporting independent media development in Somalia, including Puntland. The incumbent will provide in-country leadership, development, management, and implementation of a multi-faceted country program. The position is full-time and requires residency in either Bosasso or Garoowe, depending on the candidate’s preference.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Description of Responsibilities:

Serve as coordinator between IREX and local media and civil society representatives involved in IREX programming.
Maintain effective relations and coordination with program donors and partners.
Oversee the development of media and civil society programming in partnership with local organizations.
Ensure timely implementation of work plans.
Assist IREX in staffing short-term training assignments, including writing scopes of work, developing budgets, recruiting, and making logistical arrangements.
Assist in tracking budgets and writing reports for funders.
Ensure that all fiscal and performance activities are in compliance with IREX policies and procedures and US Government regulations.

Qualifications:
Candidates must be well organized, able to work independently, skilled at handling multiple tasks, and able to adhere to deadlines. Specific qualifications include:

At least five years experience in international development, focused on media or civil society
Strong organizational skills including ability to prioritize and multi-task
Experience in one or more of the following technical areas: journalism, management (organizational development, business development), advocacy
Strong program management experience, including budgeting and budget tracking
Experience managing donor-funded technical assistance projects.
Experience in managing subgrants.
Fluency in Somali and English required; fluency in Arabic preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Solid understanding of political, economic and social issues in the region.

To Apply:
Submit cover letter and resume to:

Email: resumes@irex.org (Please include MDD/SOM/BK in the subject line)
Fax: +1 (202) 628-8189
No phone calls please. EOE.