Executive Project Director

About the role

IREX is seeking an Executive Project Director to lead its digital transformation and information landscape programmes in Guatemala. The role provides strategic, technical, operational and representational leadership for assigned programming, overseeing staff, partners and grant processes.

Key responsibilities

• Provide overall strategic leadership and accountability for programme results, ensuring alignment with donor‑approved objectives and IREX standards.
• Coordinate communications and serve as senior liaison with donors, partners, stakeholders and internal teams, resolving implementation issues and representing IREX with discretion.
• Monitor expenditure trends, budget forecasts, partner spending and implementation risks; work with finance and program teams to recommend corrective actions.
• Oversee monitoring, evaluation and learning activities, ensuring timely, accurate donor‑facing reporting, work‑plans and risk analysis.
• Support adaptive management by recommending contextual adaptations that protect partners, staff and programme integrity.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in senior programme management, preferably in international development or education sectors.
• Proven ability to lead multi‑partner projects, manage budgets and ensure compliance with donor requirements.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience acting as a senior liaison to donors and partners.
• Demonstrated capacity to oversee monitoring, evaluation and learning processes.
• Ability to represent IREX with credibility, discretion and non‑partisanship.

Required skills