Program Officer Information And Media Practice (Remote)

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 $150 million and more than 750 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 Program Officer will support implementation of the USAID Media Innovation Activity in Serbia. The Program Officer will offer a broad range of skills in project management, well understanding of the media sector, and the ability to facilitate activities which support the development of Serbian independent media actors’ capabilities for business viability.

The Program Officer will operate under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, assisting in the planning, execution, monitoring and evaluation of the initiatives within the Mediji.Inovacije project. Furthermore, the Program Officer’s work will be focused on the activities which are designed to foster the growth of new talent and develop their leadership capabilities within the independent media sector. Each activity contributes to building a pipeline of skilled and effective leaders who can drive positive change and innovation in the industry.

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Your Background & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Very good command of English Language is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills including time management, ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced working environment, and ability to remain flexible while adhering to strict deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and communications skills, both oral and written required.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Good writing skills in both English and Serbian Languages
• Positive attitude and willingness to support and assist colleagues.
• Must demonstrate valid proof of unrestricted work authorization in Serbia.

Your Daily Tasks

• Support staff in all aspects of program implementation to ensure timely and accurate completion of deliverables.
• Coordinate project activities, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives, as well as they are carried out efficiently and effectively.
• Support the selection, implementation, and monitoring of media innovation projects, including grants, pilot programs, and partnerships.
• Help gather, organize, and analyze relevant data to inform decision-making and project evaluation.
• Identify and prioritize key innovation areas such as digital media transformation, media literacy, and community-driven journalism.
• Assist in identifying resources, both human and material, required for project execution.
• Compile information for and draft and edit complex documents, including periodic program reports, briefs, evaluations, etc.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including media organizations, policymakers, international donors, and civil society groups.
• Contribute to project monitoring and evaluation and analyze results to inform project implementation and reporting.
• Develop clear goals, objectives, and measurable indicators to evaluate program success.
• Track all Media Innovation grants payments and administrative implementation
• Track Media Innovation consultants, deliverables, time sheets and payments.
• Maintain familiarity with contract requirements and monitor compliance, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Provide occasional translation of documents to and from English and Serbian, as requested;
• Facilitate panel discussion at the events, as required, and
• Support general office operations and conduct other programmatic and administrative duties as needed.
• Organize and facilitate meetings, events, workshops, and training sessions as needed in coordination with technical experts, Mediji.Inovacije clients, and other media development actors.
• Provide ongoing technical assistance to program beneficiaries in adopting new media tools and strategies.
• Regularly communicate program successes, lessons learned, and challenges through reports, presentations, and other communication tools.
• Contribute to the creation of content (articles, social media posts) that highlights the outcomes of the program and showcases successful media innovations in Serbia.
• Collaborate with the Program Manager to develop project plans, timelines, and milestones.
• Support the Program Manager in developing data-driven insights for continuous improvement.
• Support the Program Manager in risk management and mitigation efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

You Will Get

Committed, passionate, collaborative, and mission-driven colleagues who make IREX a good place to work. You will receive best-in-class learning, development, and growth opportunities, as well as a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive. This includes a well-being and employee assistance program, health coverage, a flexible work schedule, a generous PTO policy, a technology stipend, a diverse and inclusive work environment, and many more benefits.

We conduct background checks on all successful candidates.

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

This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship.

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EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer

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