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Project Director

International Research & Exchanges Board
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/13/2026
IREX is seeking a forward-thinking Project Director to help lead programs that protect journalists and civic communicators from intimidation and retaliation and advance free expression, operational resilience, and transparency in closed or high-risk environments.In addition to project oversight, the role will support cross-organizational integration by advising other IREX teams and contributing to proposals and program design that incorporate this approach.The Project Director will also help build and maintain IREX’s global network of relevant practitioners and partner organizations, represent IREX at relevant local and international forums, and mentor staff to serve as effective external representatives. As appropriate, the role will contribute to strategic growth by supporting partnerships and resource mobilization that expand the reach and sustainability of IREX’s programming.Performs additional duties and tasks to meet the needs of the organization, team, or as assigned by supervisor.Task and Project Coordination/ManagementResponsible for contributing technical support and inputs to a program, project, or initiative. Responsible for contributing, creating, and guiding the work associated with key project or initiative outputs, including, but not limited to, gathering, drafting, and creating workflow plans, budgets, internal/external reports, presentations, and other documents/deliverables as identified. Responsible for the development of written communications by drafting, approving, and sending correspondence; may delegate as needed.Specific tasks for assigned role include:Lead project planning, timelines, budgeting, and executionOversee field operations and provide direct technical assistance to beneficiariesManage and mentor staff and consultants to ensure high-quality service deliveryCollaborate closely with donor representatives and key partnersBuild and maintain strong relationships with beneficiaries, donors, and stakeholdersEnsure compliance with IREX, donor, and local government requirementsSkills & ExperienceExperienceBachelor’s Degree10 years of progressive experienceProject design and activity document preparation on U.S. government-funded political transition programming and/or media development projects Experience with international donors/NGOs, preferably in transitional and post-conflict environmentsSkillsStrong interpersonal skills that support and encourage colleagues in multi-cultural environmentsExcellent communication and presentation skillsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple project partners with preferably media, judicial, or rights-based sector stakeholdersProfessional level written and spoken EnglishNice to HaveExperience with holistic support programs; leading security operations, incident response, and risk managementEqual Opportunity EmployerIREX 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. At present, IREX does not sponsor for employment: Valid proof of unrestricted authorization to work in the United States is required.NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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