Subgrants Officer at IREX
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Add preferencesIREX 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 $150 million and more than 750 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 is seeking a qualified Subgrants Officer for the IREX Program in Ukraine to support the management of a program(s) in the field; support the development of project work products, including but not limited to, program timelines, budgets, reports, and other products/documents as identified. The Subgrants Officer supports the management, implementation, and compliance of all subgrants according to IREX and US government (USG) rules and regulations. This person will assist the Finance Unit with managing a subgrant pool for local organizations. This position reports directly to the Finance Manager.
United Voices in Action 2.0 is a 21-month program that supports Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) by engaging the Government of Ukraine to provide resources to integrate IDPs, prevent exploitation, and to support IDPs and host communities in achieving and sustaining integration.
We are doers. Our decades of on-the-ground experience help us create greater impact, practical recommendations, and lasting partnerships.
Are you the next member of our team?
Your Background & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, international development, business administration, public administration, management, or relevant field.
- A minimum of 3+ years of proven grants management experience, preferably with USG-funded projects.
- Strong understanding and knowledge of USG rules and regulations.
- Proven competency with analyzing budgets.
- Very good command of English Language and Ukrainian is required.
- You must have unrestricted authorization to work in Ukraine.
- Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills; attention to detail, reliability, thoroughness, and accuracy with numbers.
- Excellent organizational skills: ability to plan, prioritize, track files, and effectively manage information.
- Strong presentation skills: ability to write and present information concisely.
- Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to work cooperatively with others and demonstrate professional and ethical behavior when interacting with partners and stakeholders.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and complete tasks and projects in accordance with stated deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and in a team and the ability to take initiative, meet deadlines, and be flexible.
- You must have unrestricted authorization to work in Ukraine.
Your Daily Tasks
- Guide and fulfill subaward activities, including subgrant design, competition, due diligence, negotiations, preparation of subgrant documents, administration, monitoring and closeout.
- Maintain updated subgrant files and ensure that the designated subgrants are well-administered and implemented in compliance with the relevant USG rules and regulations, and IREX policies and procedures.
- Support the Program team in internal coordination of activities related to development and implementation of subgrants and contracts, including internal certification/clearance procedures, financial monitoring and payment disbursements in a timely manner, preparation of RFPs/RFAs, outreach activities.
- Review and prepare grant and contract modifications.
- Regularly monitor, communicate with, and coach subgrantees to ensure smooth implementation and compliance.
- Other support duties as needed.
We conduct background checks on all successful candidates.
This position is eligible for Telework. The eligible employee is a regular, full-time Ukraine-based staff who works from a worksite outside the Kyiv, Ukraine office for one or more days a week.
This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship.
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EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
