Field Operations Coordinator

Job Description

Title: Field Operations Coordinator
Division: Field Operations
Location: Washington, DC
Reports To: Field Operations Manager

ABOUT IREX
IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing thought leadership and innovative programs to promote positive lasting change globally. We enable local individuals and institutions to build key elements of a vibrant society: quality education, independent media, and strong communities. To strengthen these sectors, our program activities also include conflict resolution, technology for development, women and youth.

Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of over $60 million and a staff of over 400 professionals worldwide. IREX employs field-tested methods and innovative uses of technologies to develop practical and locally-driven solutions with our partners in more than 100 countries.

SUMMARY OF POSITION
IREX seeks a full-time Field Operations Coordinator for the Washington, DC, headquarters office. The Field Operations Coordinator performs a variety of operational, administrative, and financial tasks, and works closely with the Field Operations Manager. The Field Operations unit provides strategic day-to-day operations, personnel, finance, legal, and security support to more than 20 IREX international offices.

Overall responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work closely with the Field Operations unit on improving overseas operational systems, processes and policies
• Extensive communication with field staff
• Provide operational support to overseas technical and administrative staff for a portfolio of offices
• Assist with development and review of documents, budgets, financial reports, and operational tools
• Create, maintain and update field information records
• Provide back-up to Field Operations Manager
• Ensure compliance with organization, donor, and local country regulations
• Coordinate international office registrations and other legal issues
• Provide operations training/orientation to staff
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate must be very well organized, detail-oriented, able to work independently, skilled at handling multiple tasks, and committed to adhering to deadlines.

Other Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in related field
• At least 2 years experience in international administration and financial management (strongly preferred)
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills including advanced skills in MS Excel and MS Word
• Proficiency in Arabic, Russian, French or other local language (strongly preferred)

IREX offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at our JOB BOARD at http://careers.irex.org/Openings.aspx

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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