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IREX (International Research & Exchanges Board)

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Good staff but uneven management and lots of change in short time - Senior Program Officer IREX (International Research & Exchanges Board) Employee Review

3.0
Mar 9, 2016
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Pros

Good people at many levels of the organization. Becoming more mission driven and strategic. Some opportunities for growth for the right kind of person (new business minded, extrovert).

Cons

Lots of new people in the upper levels leads to some changes in organizational culture, mission, and atmosphere that hits different people in different ways. Still needs to improve on transparency. Disconnect between the senior management and the staff on the mission of the organization, which doesn't seem surmountable. Pay is slightly below average. Management entirely depends on supervisor.

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Pros

Strong team work Best mentorship Loyal employer Decent pay

Cons

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IREX (International Research & Exchanges Board) Response
7mo
Dear Former IREXer, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are glad to hear that you found your team members supportive and found mentorship and pay structures that met your expectations. Fostering a supportive and collaborative workspace where team members can thrive both professionally and personally is something we continually strive for, and it is encouraging to know that our efforts are making a difference. Thank you again for your contributions during your time at IREX. Wishing you much success in all of your future endeavors! Warm regards, IREX Global HR
2.0
Jul 6, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Flexibility for expectant parents and parents of young children.

Cons

A few years ago, the organization spoke boldly about empowering youth and championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Yet over the past 18 months, it has quietly erased every reference to those commitments from its mission, values, and strategic focus. In a bid to align with the current administration, the organization has shifted its focus to artificial intelligence (AI), and its leadership team now reflects the administration's priorities. It presents as very inauthentic when it mutes the equity-driven efforts it once claimed were central to its identity.

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