Program Associate

International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX); Headquarters; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global development organization is seeking a full-time Program Associate to support programs promoting responsive civil society. The role includes providing programmatic and logistical support, with a focus on North America and Ukraine. Candidates should be proficient in English, have strong organizational and digital skills, and be proactive in administrative tasks. This position is on-site and requires the ability to work across cultures. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to creating a more just and inclusive world.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for program implementation.
• Support financial reconciliation and travel bookings.
• Track progress using tools like SharePoint and Excel.
• Assist in creating reports and presentations.
• Support procurement and budget processes.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Strong digital skills

Time management

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Cultural competency

Microsoft Office proficiency

Social media knowledge

English proficiency

Ukrainian proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Canva

Adobe

Job description

Job Category: Communities & Governance Practice

Requisition Number: PROGR003220

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• Posted : December 19, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Headquarters
1350 I St NW
Washington, DC 20005, USA

Headquarters
1350 I St NW
Washington, DC 20005, USA

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 $70 million and more than 250 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.

IREX seeks a full-time Program Associate for the Communities and Governance practice to support several programs that focus on promoting responsive civil society and resilient communities, with a focus on programming in North America and Ukraine. The Program Associate will provide programmatic, administrative, and logistical backstopping support to numerous programs. The Program Associate will also directly support the Communities and Governance Practice with ongoing administrative tasks.

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

• Some relevant work experience is a plus, but not required; may include a combination of various part-time positions, internships, etc.
• Proactive and comfortable with administrative and financial practices, collaboration, and communication
• Strong digital and computer skills, especially Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams; social media experience and knowledge (especially Facebook)
• Very strong time management, multitasking, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively across borders and cultures
• Speaking, reading, and writing proficiency in English required. Ukrainian language proficiency is a plus.
• You must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Your Daily Tasks

• Provide administrative and logistical support for all aspects of program implementation to ensure timely, accurate, and thoughtful completion of deliverables.
• Support C&G practice with administrative support as needed, including financial reconciliation and travel booking, coordination of meetings, coordination of trainings and events.
• Accurately tracking progress using tools such as SharePoint, Excel; utilizing tools such as Canva or Adobe for administrative or communication-related tasks.
• With supervision, provide input to internal/external reports, presentations, and other products.
• Provide support to procurement, subaward management, budget processes, and payments when needed.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

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