Program Officer

About the role

IREX is seeking a qualified professional to serve as Program Officer for its Iraq Programs portfolio. Reporting to the Country Representative, you will support planning, implementation, and closeout of participant‑centered activities, partner coordination, training delivery, procurement, compliance documentation, monitoring and reporting across assigned initiatives. The position is remote‑eligible for individuals residing in Iraq.

Key responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination, implementation, and closeout of assigned program activities.
• Prepare and adapt training materials, agendas, participant resources, and activity documentation.
• Coordinate participant communication, scheduling, logistics, and follow‑up for virtual and in‑person activities.
• Track progress, flag operational issues or delays, and recommend practical solutions.
• Draft routine correspondence, meeting notes, activity summaries, and implementation updates.
• Support monitoring, evaluation, data collection, and program documentation.
• Coordinate with participants, vendors, consultants, facilitators, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with budget tracking, procurement, contracting paperwork, invoice review, payment processing, and document filing.
• Review supporting documents for completeness and compliance and help resolve needed revisions.
• Contribute research, background materials, and coordination support for proposals and future programming.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience working in education, youth, civic engagement, workforce development, or other development programming in Iraq preferred.
• Experience coordinating participant‑based training, events, or other program activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.
• Ability to work effectively across program, finance, and operational functions.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.

What we offer

• Learning, development, and growth opportunities.
• A comprehensive benefits package designed to support overall well‑being.