Deputy Program Director

IREX

Job Category: Global Impact

Requisition Number: DEPUT
003276

May 13, 2026

Full-Time

Ukraine | Kyiv oblast, UKR

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

Who We Are

Under the supervision of the IREX Ukraine Country Director, the Deputy Program Director provides management and operational oversight to a portfolio of programs, including education reform, support of key populations (veterans, internally displaced, youth), community and governance. The programs will support the donor's (e.g. Department of State) goals in Ukraine and align with IREX 2040 Ambition.

Accountable for the successful operation of all projects/programs. Responsibilities include managing the programs' financial information; developing strategic initiatives; monitoring workplan implementation and cooperative agreement deadlines; overseeing finance and grants management; managing relationships with donors, local partners, and the government; supervising and mentoring assigned program staff; providing technical support to assigned programs; representing the assigned programs for internal and external audiences; facilitating issues/questions and resolutions related to Grants/Contracts/ Compliance and Field Operations/HR;

and carrying out additional duties and tasks to meet the needs of the organization, team, or as assigned by the manager.

May assume Project Director/Manager responsibilities for smaller projects/programs. Speak for and/or represent the assigned programs in Ukraine. As needed, the Deputy Program Director will also work with the Strategy and Development Group on the preparation of proposals for new business development opportunities, cost extensions for the current programs and other relevant business opportunities.

Performs additional duties and tasks to meet the needs of the organization, team, or as assigned by the manager.

Are you the next member of our team?

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree (Master's degree highly preferred) in a management discipline or related field
• Minimum of 12+ years of progressive experience or a master's degree and 11 years of
• 5 years of donor-funded project management experience in senior roles
• Experience in establishing systems and overseeing program start-up and close-out; overseeing multiple program areas simultaneously, hiring, training and supervision of local personnel, financial management, including budgeting; tracking, reporting, and accounting of finances and procurement.
• Ability to establish and nurture strong working relationships with senior-level national and sub-national government officials; community leaders, local officials, media, civil society, private sector leaders; international donors and other key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to track and manage large budgets and plan both strategically and creatively to meet project objectives.
• Ability to cultivate relationships with potential donors and partners
• Proficient and comfortable with contemporary digital platforms for collaboration and communication.
• Excellent management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally and provide written reporting in English and Ukrainian required.
• Must demonstrate valid proof of unrestricted work authorization in Ukraine.

• Lead day-to-day implementation and provide oversight of the assigned programs, ensuring quality of delivery and cross-program coordination.
• In collaboration with the Country Director, develop and communicate the overall project vision and values to staff, partners, and stakeholders.
• In coordination with IREX and the Ukraine leadership team, establish and ensure implementation of IREX/Ukraine operational policies and procedures and ensure that all operations are in compliance with IREX, donor, and local government regulations.
• Supervise a team of program staff members, administration and support staff.
• Provide direction, guidance, training and coaching to staff to ensure procedures are aligned with best practices and IREX and donor rules and regulations, and are implemented effectively.
• Manage effective communication and coordination with IREX home-office team.
• Review and provide input for project…