International Research & Exchanges Board

Who We Are

We work with governments, the private sector, and talented partners to drive lasting change in communities in the United States and around the world. With a relentless focus on effectiveness and efficiency, our work throughout the world strengthens education systems, equips young people and leaders with essential skills, advances digital development and innovation, and fosters resilient and self-reliant communities.

IREX is a global solutions provider that partners with communities and institutions in the United States and around the world to cultivate leaders, expand access to education, and create economic opportunity. With deep expertise, a forward-looking vision, and world-class practices in AI for Education, Future-Ready Workforce, Higher Education Solutions, Leadership Development, and Online Safety, IREX delivers innovative and proven solutions that help people, institutions, and communities thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Your Background & Skills

• Demonstrated commitment to a career in international development, with at least 2 years of professional experience (work experience may include a combination of part-time or internships); experience in business development strongly preferred
• Experience in the design and preparation of proposals for donor organizations, including U.S. government agencies, philanthropy or foreign governments preferred
• Proven organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail in a demanding, time sensitive work environment
• Demonstrated capability to work independently and as part of a team, to take initiative, and meet deadlines within strict time constraints
• Knowledge in education, workforce, leadership, AI, or online safety development sectors
• Experience with procurement and invoicing systems and processes
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Comfort with numbers and budgets, and facility with Excel
• Excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, and a positive attitude
• Ability to professionally communicate with a wide range of partners, experts, and other contacts
• Ability to represent IREX publicly, including in person and through digital platforms
• Geographic expertise and/or proficiency in a second language
• Speaking, reading and writing proficiency in English required
• Have U.S. citizenship or have proof of valid U.S. work permit

Your Daily Tasks

• Support all aspects of identifying, designing, and preparing proposals in response to donor funding opportunities across all IREX areas
• Coordinate proposals for USG, bilateral, philanthropy, and other donors
• Coordinate a combination of bids simultaneously
• Conduct research on existing programming, possible partners, design approaches, potential personnel, and other assignments
• Draft newsletters, capacity statements, 1-pagers, and other tasks as assigned
• Review budgets for mathematical accuracy
• Assist in recruitment of staff and preparation of staffing documents for proposals
• Prepare written and visual components of proposals, to include drafting attachments and other sections of proposals as needed
• Assist with editing, proofreading, and formatting
• Assist with data entry, cleaning, and management of IREX’s CRM Salesforce
• Assist in all aspects of consultant and vendor procurement, including drafting agreements, securing internal approvals, and processing invoices
• Monitor donor databases to identify potential funding opportunities for IREX to pursue
• Advance development of partnerships with local, regional and international organizations
• Support the Catalyst Hub with other administrative tasks and logistical support as assigned

IREX will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments of 2008.

Successful candidates are subject to background screenings

IREX is a HYBRID work environment. Eligible employee is a regular, full-time DC-based staff member who is required to work onsite one or more days per week.

This position is NOT eligible for Immigration Sponsorship

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer

IREX is committed to equal opportunity and follows recruitment and selection practices that comply with all applicable employment laws. To this end, IREX recruits, hires, trains and promotes individuals based on merit and experience.

All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled