At IREX we strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world—where individuals research their full potential, governments serve their people and communities thrive.   

But around the globe, persistent poverty, repression, and injustice prevent too many people from achieving their full potential.  To address these problems, we focus on people, not on vaccines, roads, or wells. We support individuals and institutions to create change in their own communities—and to create person-to-person bridges between nations.   

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

REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS – Industry Advisory Board Consultant, Higher Education        

About IREX

Founded in 1968, IREX is a non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. with a presence in over 100 countries. Dedicated to building a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world, IREX empowers youth, cultivates leaders, strengthens institutions, and extends access to quality education and information. With an annual portfolio of $90 million and nearly 500 professional staff worldwide, IREX employs field-tested methods and innovative technologies to develop locally driven solutions in all countries of operation.

IREX seeks a consultant to provide technical expertise and guidance for Iraqi colleagues on strategies for industry, higher education, and government collaboration under the U.S.-Iraq Higher Education Partnerships Program.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Advise on planning, strategy, and implementation of institutional and national-level Industry Advisory Boards in Iraq.
• Advise on related technical and content areas where Iraqi government bodies, industry representatives, and university leaders may need additional support.
• Provide best practices for industry, higher education, and government collaboration in building sustainable advisory boards.
• Draft, update or edit technical presentations including any PowerPoint presentations or handout materials.
• In collaboration with IREX, plan and implement virtual and in-person consultations and training for select Industry Advisory Board members (in-person activities may take place in the United States and in Iraq).
• Participate in regular consultations with IREX, Ministry, industry and educational partners, and provide updates to the IREX team as requested.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

IREX is seeking a consultant available to work on a part-time basis. This position is open immediately. 

Application Requirements

Consultants interested in providing this service must submit a cover letter and resume. Candidates who do not provide these will NOT be considered.

Required Skills and Experience

• At least 15 years of experience in systems strengthening and institutional capacity building in the United States and Iraq 
• Demonstrated ability to advise contacts at the ministerial level in Iraq and create and maintain effective working relations with industry partners, university leaders in the U.S. and Iraq, and government agencies
• Demonstrated success in establishing strong working relationships with senior government officials educational organizations, industry, international donors, and other stakeholders in both Iraq and the U.S.
• Proven experience building consensus among diverse actors
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Knowledge of and previous experience in Iraq required

Application Evaluation

All proposals will be evaluated and scored by IREX staff based in Washington, D.C. IREX may at its discretion ask for additional information.

Term

This role will be an at-will consultancy. Length of the performance period will be determined with the selected candidate, based on their availability.

To Apply

Please click on "Apply" to submit your CV and cover letter for consideration. Candidates who do not provide these will be eliminated from consideration.