International Programs Coordinator – Middle East and North Africa and Europe

Job title:             International Programs Coordinator – Middle East and North Africa and Europe

Status:                Full-time

Department:     International Programs

Location:            Alexandria, VA

Position Summary:

The International Programs Coordinator supports grants management processes and program administration for IRUSA’s international portfolio in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Europe. This includes reviewing proposals, supporting grant agreements, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and maintaining program documentation and reporting. The role contributes to effective program implementation and compliance while ensuring alignment with IRUSA’s mission and values.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Field and Sector Knowledge

• Maintains working knowledge of international humanitarian standards and practices.
• Develops understanding of operating in conflict and post-conflict environments.
• Supports assessment of project feasibility and implementation considerations.
• Contributes to internal knowledge on MENA and European contexts.

External Representation

• Participates in relevant forums, working groups, and sector discussions.
• Monitors regional developments and humanitarian trends.
• Conducts research on best practices to support program improvement.

Grants Management

• Supports grants management processes for international programs.
• Reviews and evaluates grant proposals and budgets using established criteria.
• Prepares proposal summaries and due diligence documentation.
• Assists in drafting grant agreements and coordinating with grantees.
• Maintains grant records and documentation in internal systems.
• Supports grant payments and tracks reporting requirements.
• Communicates with partners regarding reports, updates, and inquiries.
• Identifies issues and escalates or supports resolution as needed.

Monitoring, Evaluation Learning

• Maintains program tracking systems and documentation.
• Supports monitoring and evaluation activities, including field visits as needed.
• Contributes to site visit reports and internal knowledge sharing.

Program Communications

• Coordinates with internal teams to share program updates.
• Reviews program materials for accuracy.
• Supports collection of case studies and media content.
• Responds to internal requests for program information.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in grants or program support.
• Some international field experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with humanitarian standards or willingness to learn.
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Cultural competence and ability to work across diverse contexts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and databases.
• Willingness to travel internationally (~15%).
• Arabic language skills are a plus.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

 At Islamic Relief USA we are committed to safeguarding and protecting all individuals we come into contact with through our work. IRUSA representatives must adhere to its organizational values: Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice, and Custodianship. In accordance with these values, IRUSA operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Code of Ethics, and Anti-Harassment and Discrimination.