Program Associate

Job Details

Base Salary: $50K

Job Category: Communities & Governance Practice |
Requisition Number: PROGR
003262 |
Posted Date: February 5, 2026 |
Job Type: Full-Time | On-site |
Location: Washington, DC 20005, USA.

Who We Are

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 and will also directly support the Communities and Governance Practice with ongoing administrative tasks.

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

• Bachelor’s degree
• 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.

• 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, trainings, and events.
• Accurately track progress using tools such as SharePoint and Excel; utilize 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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.