Research and Program Officer, Education Practice, Washington, District of Columbia

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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 nearly 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.

The Research and Program Officer, GLTT (Girls Learning Through Technology) will provide implementation planning and management in areas of administration, research management, financial administration, stakeholder communication, research, internal and external report preparation, and logistics management for travel and/or events for GLTT.

Girls Learning Through Technology (GLTT) is a project designed to enhance and accelerate Grade 5 girls’ educational gains in STEM through gender responsive pedagogy and technology-based learning in the rural county of Kilifi in Kenya.

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 and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
• Minimum of 3 to 4 years of relevant experience
• Proven experience managing multiple administrative tasks in a demanding, time sensitive work environment Proven experience managing multiple administrative tasks in a demanding, time sensitive work environment.
• Preferred demonstrated implementation or MEL of knowledge related to effective education research, teacher training, education technology, and/or girls’ education and empowerment.
• Experience planning or implanting domestic or international education programs
• Experience supporting and/or conducting research and ability to proficiently articulate findings in the English language
• Very good command of English Language and Swahili is required.
• Highly proficient use of contemporary digital platforms for collaboration and communication.
• Commitment to inclusive programming that encourages full participation of individual regardless of gender, disability status, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or other marginalized status.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including governments, private sector, teachers, higher educational institutions, schools, donors, etc.
• Ability to work well on a team, including eliciting and incorporating input, delegating tasks, and providing respectful feedback where appropriate.
• Proficient in Microsoft office products, including and especially Excel.
• Clear, succinct, and compelling communication skills, both oral and written.
• Outstanding interpersonal and intercultural skills.
• Very strong time management, multitasking, and organizational skills.
• Must demonstrate valid proof of unrestricted authorization to work in Kenya.

Your Daily Tasks

• Day to day administration of the project including the research component.
• Provide input to internal/external reports, presentations, and other products in close coordination with Project Director.
• Plan and implement logistical support for all program needs, may include event planning, travel arrangements, schedule meetings, etc.
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation activities including data management and analysis if assigned.
• Responsible for the program internal and external communication; tasks may include, the management of email inboxes and program contact information, draft written communications, contribute to program communication tools (newsletters) and social media efforts.
• Correspond with stakeholders including county government, school officials, teachers, and staff members. Also to ensure permissions are sought with the country authorities before implementation of activities. Guidance and/or approval before engaging higher level government and executive stakeholders may be required.
• Serve as point of contact for teachers, CSOs, head teachers, government officials, and facilitators.
• Contribute to writing and organizing program reports and proposals as needed.
• Accurately perform financial administration tasks (check requests, sub-award approval level, PAM, vendor RFP, etc.). Develop a sound understanding of the purpose and reason for each required task consistent with policies.
• Reconcile transaction reports and update cost projections in coordination with HQ PO and PD.
• Oversee sub awardee relationship management and reporting.
• Regularly review updates to IREX policies and procedures to ensure financial and program compliance.
• Communicate proactively with staff members and supervisor on project development.
• Develop scope of work and manage progress of Research consultant, STEM Education Consultant and research firm.

We conduct background checks on all successful candidates.

This position is eligible for Telework. The eligible employee is a regular, full-time Kenya-based staff who works from a worksite outside the Kenya office for one or more days a week.

This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship.

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EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer