Field Operations Coordinator

Location: Washington, DC
Division: Field Operations
Reports To: Field Operations Manager
Date Posted: 9/2/2011
Application Deadline: 10/2/2011

Position Summary

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.

Duties & Responsibilities

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)

Application Instructions

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EOE

Field Operations Coordinator