Project Executive

Executive Project Director Job Announcement For External Use. Location: Washington, DC. Group/Practice/Unit: Global Impact Hub, Program Delivery Unit. Contingent to funding. Job Summary The Executive Project Director (EPD) will lead an anticipated project that supports civil society and media in Latin America and the Caribbean. The EPD will be a creative and dynamic leader, assisting in the oversight of staff and project implementation to ensure that objectives are met on time and within budget. Your Background & Skills Master’s degree in the social sciences, public policy, law, international studies, community development, finance, media and communications, cybersecurity, business, international development, or other equivalent professional degree. A bachelor’s degree with two (2) additional years of relevant experience beyond the minimum required years of work experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree. Eight (8) years of related work experience in managing donor‑supported programming that occurred in the geographic area of focus (specify countries and regions in the application) in the relevant areas of media, democracy, and/or governance, with substantial experience relevant to activity objectives. Demonstrated experience working with and empowering local partners. Demonstrated record of achieving results through sustainable efforts involving local and regional organizations and actors; innovative and experimental programmatic approaches; applied and iterative technical learning; flexible and adaptive programming; and the mainstreaming of safety and security considerations into technical and operational project management. Demonstrated experience of working with and connecting beneficiaries and partners in a variety of formats and locations and cross‑regionally including online, in‑person, inside and outside of the country. English and Spanish proficiency required. Strong oral and written communication skills. Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Your Daily Tasks Provide strategic and technical leadership to the project; deploy innovative and adaptive project implementation that engages a wide range of stakeholders. Ensure project activities are efficiently implemented on schedule and within budget; responsively adapting to changes and lessons learned throughout implementation. Provide financial oversight and budget management; assist in financial management of subgrantees. Support in the drafting of complex documents, including program reports and evaluations. Review and provide quality control of program’s technical products. Oversee project budgeting, financial management, and compliance. Oversee monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of program activities. Represent IREX publicly and support its organizational development. Supervise, manage, and mentor project staff. Other support duties as needed. Additional Perks At IREX, you’ll work alongside committed, passionate, and collaborative colleagues who are united by a shared mission—making it a truly rewarding place to work. We offer learning, development, and growth opportunities, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your overall well‑being. Please note: While we aim to offer competitive compensation, not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Disability Specifications IREX will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments of 2008. Equal Opportunity Employer IREX seeks to attract the best‑qualified candidates who support IREX’s mission and who respect and promote excellence through diversity. IREX is committed to equal opportunity and follows recruitment and selection practices that comply with all applicable employment laws. To this end, IREX recruits, hires, trains, and promotes individuals based on merit and experience. We conduct background checks on all successful candidates. This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship. Additional Notes NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE This position is contingent upon funding. #J-18808-Ljbffr