About IREX  

IREX is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to building a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world by empowering youth, cultivating leaders, strengthening institutions, and extending access to quality education and information. Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of over $100 million, offices in 20 countries, and a global staff of 700. We work in more than 100 countries worldwide.  

Summary of Position  

IREX seeks an Operations Director for the upcoming five-year, approximately $50-$100M USAID-funded Workforce Development Activity in Ukraine. The goal of this activity will be to support the upskilling and retraining of Ukraine’s labor force to adapt to the demographic and workforce shocks caused by the war. The award will help adapt employers and employees to structural changes in the labor market. The position will be based in Kyiv, Ukraine, and it is contingent upon IREX  

Primary Responsibilities:  

• Provide day-to-day oversight and supervision for operations, financial management, administration and compliance for the project, ensuring that the most efficient and effective financial control systems and operations processes are in place 

• Supervise day-to-day field presence in the areas of operations, administration, logistics, procurement, budgeting, accounting, IT and working closely with the technical team to support efficient coordination and timely implementation of activities  

• Manage program accounting, country-level financial reporting including drafting budgets and managing bank accounts including bank reconciliations. Track and report monthly and quarterly on project financial management and performance 

• Ensure compliance with U.S Government regulations, IREX’s corporate policies and host-country laws. 

• Analyze and streamline processes in the field office, provide training and capacity building to project staff on an ongoing basis on project administration and implementation  

• Other tasks as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, accounting or related field 

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience managing operations and financial activities for large and complex donor-funded programs, preferably USAID 

• Proven expertise in finance, accounting and auditing including grants management, financial planning, monitoring of grant compliance, and establishment and management of internal controls 

• Advanced Excel skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment  

• Knowledge of Ukraine operating environment highly desired, including taxes and labor laws  

• Knowledge and understand of USAID rules, regulations, and reporting requirements  

• Demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking and planning, management, and presentation skills  

• Advanced professional proficiency in English required. Fluency in Ukrainian preferred.