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 $100 million and more than 700 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.  

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

Position Summary 

The consultant will work directly with the Senior Technical Researcher to draft applications for funding to promote inclusive education for the Deaf community in Kurdistan, Iraq.  

Summary of Tasks 

1. Conduct a literature review related to Deaf education, creation of sign language dictionaries, and other related topics; 
2. Contribute to drafting proposal(s) to create a sign language dictionary in partnership with the Deaf community in Kurdistan, Iraq; and 
3. Other key outputs as agreed upon with the Senior Technical Researcher.  

Skills and Qualifications 

• Master’s degree or equivalent required. 
• Ability to act as an interpreter for Deaf collaborators. 
• Familiarity with the Middle East and North Africa region, specifically Iraq is a plus.

Term

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

To Apply 

Click on “Apply” above to submit your CV along with a cover letter that references the job title “Proposal Writer for Inclusive Education” and summarizes your experience.  Make sure to include your daily rate requirements in USD.  

This position is eligible for Remote work.   

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)