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 $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.

The Subgrants Officer will support the management, implementation, and compliance of all subgrants according to both IREX and US Government rules and regulations. This position will assist the Finance Unit in managing a subgrant pool for local organizations. This position reports directly to the Finance Manager.

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 US Government (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.
• 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 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 of 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 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.