Program Manager, Combating Xenophobia in Russia Program

Organization: IREX

Website: IREX

Title: Program Manager, Combating Xenophobia in Russia Program

Location: Various Cities, Russia

Salary: Not listed

Description:
IREX seeks a Program Manager for a possible program to combat xenophobia among youth in Russia. The Program Manager will have responsibility for organizing trainings, administering small grants, drafting reports to the funder and other documents in English, and liaising with IREX/DC. This position will be based full-time in one of the potential target regions of Russia (Krasnodarski Krai, Volgograd, Rostov, Stavropolski Krai, Chechnya, Dagestan, Ingushetia, Kabardino-Balkaria, or Karachaevo-Cherkessia). The position is contingent on funding.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

* Recruit participants and trainers and organize youth events

* Administer small grants program and monitor projects in target communities

* Draft reports for funder, success stories, and other documents in English

* Develop and maintain effective partnerships with local youth civil society organizations in target regions

* Serve as primary liaison with IREX headquarters


Qualifications:

* At least 3 years of program management experience required, preferably in the NGO sector; previous experience working on USG-funded programs strongly preferred

* Ability to draft complex documents in English required; experience drafting reports for USG-funded projects highly desirable

* Strong logistical and organizational skills required; experience organizing events for youth highly desirable

* Experience administering grants required

* Understanding of dynamics among ethnic groups in target regions

* Ability to navigate complex cross-cultural relations required, including strong communication and negotiation skills

* Fluency in English and Russian required; knowledge of other languages spoken in target regions preferred


To Apply:
Please apply online at our JOB BOARD at www.irex.org. If you have difficulties with the online system please send an email to jobboardhelp@irex.org with ATTN: DEV/RX/PM/SBB in the subject line.
Deadline: November 26, 2009.

Program Director, Combating Xenophobia in Russia Program

Organization: IREX

Website: IREX

Title: Program Director, Combating Xenophobia in Russia Program

Location: Various Cities, Russia

Salary: Not listed

Description:
IREX seeks a Program Director to launch and direct a possible program to combat xenophobia among youth in Russia. The Project Director will have overall responsibility for meeting program objectives, managing staff, coordinating with partner organizations, and financial oversight. This position will be based full-time in one of the potential target regions of Russia (Krasnodarski Krai, Volgograd, Rostov, Stavropolski Krai, Chechnya, Dagestan, Ingushetia, Kabardino-Balkaria, or Karachaevo-Cherkessia). The position is contingent on funding.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
* Provide vision and strategic direction for the program
* Develop and maintain effective partnerships with local youth civil society organizations in target regions
* Serve as primary liaison with donor(s)
* Oversee recruitment of participants and trainers and organize youth events
* Develop and oversee small grants program
* Recruit, manage, and mentor project staff
* Coordinate with home office
* Oversee project budgeting and ensure budget discipline
* Oversee monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on program activities

Qualifications:
* Five or more years of experience working on combating xenophobia and building tolerance in one or more of the target regions required
* Extensive experience working with youth required
* Extensive experience managing small grants required
* Excellent understanding of dynamics among ethnic groups in target regions required
* Strong ability to navigate complex cross-cultural relations required, including excellent communication and negotiation skills
* Experience managing USG-funded programs required
* Demonstrated ability to lead and develop staff, manage budgets and plan strategically and creatively to meet specified objectives
* Strong representational and organizational skills required
* Fluency in Russian and ability to function professionally and effectively in verbal and written English required; knowledge of other languages spoken in target regions preferred

To Apply:
Please apply online at our JOB BOARD at www.irex.org. If you have difficulties with the online system please send an email to jobboardhelp@irex.org with ATTN: DEV/RX/PD/SBB in the subject line.
Deadline: November 20, 2009.

Program Manager

Organization: IREX

Website: IREX

Title: Program Manager

Location: Moscow, Russia

Salary: Not listed

Description:
IREX seeks a program manager for its Education Programs Division programs in Russia. Candidates should have three years progressive work experience. This position is responsbile for promoting IREX Russia programs and activities to a wide audience, including the public and other program stakeholders, through writing annual reports, program promotional materials, and program success stories.


Qualifications:

* Experience with and interest in basic and higher education development, youth programs and international training programs;
* Knowledge of and experience with project design, proposal development, grant management, and financial management;
* Excellent business writing skills;
* Experience writing promotional materials and reports, strong editing skills;
* Ability and willingness to travel extensively;
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
* Supervisory skills, preferred;
* Proficiency in Russian; and
* Experience living and working in Eurasia, preferred.


To Apply:
Please apply online at our JOB BOARD. If for some reason you cannot apply online, send your resume and cover letter via email to resumes@irex.org or fax to (202) 628-8189. Include EPD/PM/RB in the subject line.  Deadline: November 18, 2009

Fellowship 2010: Eurasia Dissertation Support Fellowship

Organization: Social Science Research Council

Website: SSRC

Title: Eurasia Dissertation Support Fellowship

Location: Various Countries

Stipend: up to $25,000

Description:
The Eurasia Dissertation Support Fellowships provide financial and academic support to graduate students near completion of their doctoral programs in the social sciences and related humanities. The program provides fellowship awards of up to $25,000 for the 2010-2011 academic year, designed to allow advanced graduate students concentrated time to devote to the intellectual development of their projects and to write up the results of their research. In addition to financial assistance, the fellowship program provides academic support and numerous networking opportunities, as all fellows will be required to attend two workshops - one at the beginning and the other at the end of the their fellowship term. These workshops will allow fellows to discuss their work in an interdisciplinary setting with a number of their peers and resource faculty, as well as provide a number of training sessions explicitly geared towards advanced graduate students.

The Eurasia Dissertation Support Fellowships are intended for applicants who have completed their dissertation field research and/or data collection, who have made significant progress in outlining emergent, innovative contributions to scholarship, and who are willing to reach beyond the academic community to make their work known and accessible to a variety of publics. 

FAQ 

Qualifications:
All applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States as of December 10, 2009.

Applicants must have obtained ABD status (must have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. degree except for the dissertation) by the application submission deadline. Proposals and research must pertain to one or more of the regions and countries currently supported by the program (please see FAQ for further information). We will consider comparative projects if one or more of the countries/regions under consideration are supported by the program, and if our Selection and Oversight Committee determines that the project contributes to the field of Eurasian Studies.

Applicants must be able to attend two development workshops for fellows (dates TBD) that will be held at the beginning and after the end of the fellowship term (fall 2010 and fall 2011, respectively).

Please note: Award recipients' universities are required to make a cost-sharing contribution of not less than 10% of the award amount. This may be an in-kind contribution, and may come in the form of a tuition remission, a waiver of required fees, health coverage, etc. Please see the application and Institutional Support Form for full details.

 

To Apply:   Apply here before December 9, 2009

Eurasia Program Officer/Director

Organization: Social Science Research Council

Website: SSRC

Title: Eurasia Program Officer/Director


Location: Brooklyn, NY

Salary: Not Listed

Description:
The Program Officer/Director will supervise the program and its small team of dedicated professionals, and will be responsible for the overall management of the Eurasia Program, particularly the Title VIII Program for Research and Training on Eastern Europe and Eurasia. S/he will contribute to all aspects of strategic planning and will help facilitate communications and network-building among faculty, researchers, graduate students and institutions in both the United States and in the countries of Eurasia. The Officer/Director will be expected to identify linkages and synergies between past and current Eurasia Program activities and other Council programming helping to expand Eurasia Program networks. The Officer/Director will have the opportunity to aid in facilitating outreach between academic and policy communities, while continuing to fundraise, develop proposals and liaise with program donors.

Qualifications:
The best qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. in the Social Sciences, expertise in at least one and preferably two countries of Eurasia through research, teaching or organizational work, as well as experience in planning and implementing scholarly events and related activities. Applicants must have excellent speaking and writing skills in English, in addition to high level proficiency in Russian and/or at least one additional language of Eurasia. knowledge and experience administering federal grants; familiarity with the grants.gov system and Title VIII Program for Research and Training on Eastern Europe and Eurasia (Independent States of the Former Soviet Union) is preferred.

This position will require energy, enthusiasm, strong interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to travel domestically and internationally. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively, to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively, and to lead and supervise staff teams.
 

To Apply:
E-mail:
Applications@ssrc.org

Mail:
Human Resources - Eurasia Program Director Search
Search Social Science Research Council
One Pierrepont Plaza, 15th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Global Policy Fellow

Organization: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Website: Carnegie RU

Title: Global Policy Fellow

Location: Moscow, Russia

Salary:  The program will not provide a living stipend or per diem, as fellows are expected to continue collecting their usual salary from their employers.  The program will provide visa support, office space, computing and communications facilities, research and language support, a modest budget for research and travel within Russia, and cover the cost of airfare between Russia and the United States, and housing in Mosco.

Description:
The Carnegie Moscow Global Policy Fellowship is designed to bring senior American experts from a wide range of fields important to the future of the U.S.-Russian policy agenda to spend time in Moscow. Fellows will be housed at the Carnegie Moscow Center for a period of one to three months, with opportunities to visit other relevant institutions in Moscow and elsewhere in Russia, while pursuing a policy-relevant research project.  

While in Moscow, fellows will be expected to take part in the life of the Carnegie Moscow Center, including participation in seminars, workshops and conferences, and may organize seminars and other meetings to discuss their research topics. At the end of each term, fellows will be expected to produce a brief policy paper for publication and presentation at the Center. When possible, fellows will also be encouraged to present their findings at the Carnegie Endowment in Washington, D.C.

Qualifications:
The Carnegie Moscow Global Policy Fellowships program seeks individuals with significant experience working on issues of major policy concern but who are not "Russia hands." Fellows may be policymakers, whether in or out of government; policy experts; legislative staff, scientists and technologists; lawyers; businessmen and others. Any field of global policy relevance is eligible, but applications will be particularly welcomed that deal with issues of emerging relevance to the bilateral agenda, including climate change, energy efficiency and sustainable development. Preference will be given to applications that fall outside the Carnegie Endowment's core research areas (for these, see http://www.carnegie.ru/en/ and http://www.carnegieendowment.org).

While there is no specific tenure requirement, applicants should be able to demonstrate a strong track-record in their fields and an ability to influence the relevant policy discussions upon their return from Moscow. Knowledge of Russian or prior experience in Russia is not required. Fellows will be expected to remain employed at their U.S. organizations throughout their term in Moscow.
 

To Apply:
Applicants should send a letter of interest (summarizing the applicant's professional activities and interest in Russia, and indicating proposed dates for residence in Moscow), a CV, a brief (2-3 page) proposal for research to be conducted in Moscow (including an explanation of how time spent in Moscow would benefit the applicant's activities in the U.S.), and a letter from the applicant's employer confirming that organization's support for potential participation, to Sam Greene, deputy director of the Carnegie Moscow Center, at sgreene@carnegie.ru. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; there is no deadline, but applicants are requested to submit their packages at least two months prior to their proposed start dates. 

Program Associate for Russia and NIS Region

Organization: HealthRight International

Website: HRI

Title: Program Associate for Russia and NIS Region

Location: NYC

Salary: Not Listed

Description:
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
1.    Support for field operations and program implementation

•  Assume NIS Program Manager (PM) responsibilities as requested when PM is out of office, including updating Senior Staff as requested.
• Maintain contact with field offices in Russia and Ukraine; provide research, logistical and other support to the field as needed. 
• Conduct background research on health (systems, statistical and intervention) data and information relevant to active programs in regions, for program use, potential publications, and for program decision making; summarize/disseminate as requested by Program Manager(s) and/or field staff.
• Assist in elements of program implementation, such as development of training programs, interventions, communication products, or other project deliverables.

2.    Support for new project development and proposal writing

• Conduct background research on information relevant for new program development.
• Assist in writing, revising, and editing concept papers and proposals, including preparing first drafts based on project documentation.

3.    Support for project monitoring and reporting

• Maintain a timeline of project related due dates and internal deadlines with regard to grant reporting and financial supervision.  Serve as a central coordination point for communications regarding deadlines and reporting between Program Director (PD) and PM (at HQ) and field staff. 
• Assist in writing, revising, and editing donor reports and presentations as needed, including preparing first drafts of reports based on project documentation.
• Proactively solicit information from the field as needed for ongoing or specific reports.
• Collect, organize and track utilization and other data from projects for use in reporting and monitoring, including periodic board reports and national program statistics.

4.    Administrative support

• Draft and track purchase requests, letters of agreement, and other project and administrative documentation.
• Review advance funds requests from the field for accuracy and conformance to planned and/or budgeted activities, and solicit feedback.  Present corrected advance requests to PM for final approval in a timely manner.  Review, process, and track invoices and expense reports from the field or consultants/volunteers.  Prepare or assist in the preparation and review of financial reports for funders.
• Prepare scopes of work and contract agreements for consultants and volunteers as needed, serving as a point person with Human Resources on these processes.  Assist in recruiting and preparation of short-term consultants and volunteers who are in the field or in the US, providing ongoing support.  Maintain regular contact with short-term consultants and volunteers in the field and for post-trip evaluation.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, including reservations, visas, advances, insurance, etc., for PM, field staff, volunteers, donors and consultants as requested and in a timely manner. 
• Support field staff with grant compliance issues and administrative services related to shipping, banking, insurance, procurement, as requested by PM.
• Update and maintain program materials for outgoing staff/volunteers/consultants (program descriptions, briefing notes, security protocols and other documents as needed/requested).
• Maintain program files and fulfill occasional administrative tasks as assigned.

5.    Internal and external outreach and correspondence

• Coordinate correspondence and communication with field offices and donors as advised by the Program Manager.
• Forward news and information to other departments for website, newsletter, annual report.
• Address needs of communications department and assist in writing program updates and articles, as they relate to designated program area(s) and/or region(s) and in the absence of the PM.
• Assist in writing, revising, and editing press and web pieces as needed.
• Attend or participate in conferences, meetings or workshops as a HealthRight International representative as requested, including preparation of reports, posters, and other presentations on HealthRight International projects.

6.    Miscellaneous

• Participate in recruitment efforts for new volunteers/staff/consultants and orientation, debriefing of same, as requested.
• Other duties as assigned by Program Manager or other senior staff.

NOTE: The above listed duties constitute an outline of the core tasks and responsibilities associated with this position.  These may be adjusted, modified, expanded or otherwise revised at any time as deemed necessary by the organization. 

Qualifications:

• BA or BS degree area related to international health, development, Russia/NIS region, or equivalent undergraduate degree.
• Two or more years work experience in public health, development, or humanitarian assistance.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Written and verbal fluency in English.
• Experience creating documents, drafting reports, performing literature and other searches.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and oversee projects, record keeping and procurement.
• Proficiency in: MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Access.
• Ability to lift and transport materials, file documents, work at keyboard for extended periods.
• Flexibility, versatility, and high tolerance for change.
• Ability to work creatively in a low-resource environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and creatively troubleshoot.

PREFERRED QUALFICATIONS:

• MPH or related graduate degree.
• Experience and language skills relevant to Russia and/or the NIS region.
• Experience in grant writing, grants management and reporting.
• Familiarity with issues and interventions concerning international health and human rights. 

 

To Apply:
Send CV, cover letter, and salary history by mail: HealthRight International, c/o Human Resources, 80 Maiden Lane, New York, New York, 10038; or by email to humanresources@healthright.org; or by fax to (212) 226-7026.  Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. No phone calls, please.  Please include job title in the subject line.

Fellowship 2010: International Research and Exchange (IREX) 2010 - 2011

Organization: International Research and Exchange (IREX)

Website: IREX

Title: Advanced Research Scholar

Location: Various cities in Russia and the surrounding countries

Salary: Stipend, airfare, visa, insurance, and other provisions

Description:
The Individual Advanced Research Opportunities Program (IARO) provides students, scholars and professionals with support to perform policy relevant field research, in the countries of Eastern Europe and Eurasia. In addition to engaging in research in the region, the IARO fellowship affords scholars the opportunity to increase their understanding of critical, policy relevant issues, develop and sustain international networks, and collaborate with foreign scholars on topics vital to both the academic and policy-making communities.


Applicants to the IARO program can apply to do research in up to three countries for up to nine months. As part of the IARO fellowship, participants are provided with visa assistance, international roundtrip transportation, a monthly allowance for housing and living expenses, as well as emergency evacuation insurance. IARO fellows also have access to resources available in any of IREX’s 25 field offices.
 

Qualifications:
IARO fellowships will be awarded in each of the following categories:

Master’s Student
Eligibility: Must be enrolled in a master’s program during the grant period
Grant Duration: one to three months

Predoctoral Student
Eligibility: Must be enrolled in a PhD program during the grant period
Grant Duration: two to nine months

Professional
Eligibility: Must have one of the following degrees (MA, MS, MFA, MBA, MPA, MLIS, MPH, JD, MD) and must not be enrolled as a student during the grant period.
Grant Duration: two to nine months

Postdoctoral Scholar
Eligibility: Must hold a PhD by the application deadline
Grant Duration: two to nine months

All applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents.
 

To Apply: Click Here  Deadline: November 17, 2009


My Note: IREX is a fantastic opportunity for people looking to do field work in Russia or the near abroad.  I was an IREX scholar years ago and highly recommend it.   Everyone in the organization, from the program officers, in-country staff, to the logistics officials were very friendly and efficient.  They award 20 grants for the masters level category yearly.  I am not sure the amount for the other two categories.  My advice is to be sure your research proposal is solid.  Also have contingency plans if possible.  They are not looking for an astrophysics level proposal.  They just want to ensure you know your reasons for wanting to conduct research, and that you know how to handle unforeseen circumstances.  Good luck :)

Federal Govt: Foreign Affairs Specialist

Organization: Department of Defense, Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office

Website: DoD

Title: Foreign Affairs Specialist

Location: Arlington, VA, then Moscow, Russia

Salary: $49,354.00 - $113,007.00, plus federal benefits

Description:

• Serve as an analyst within the Joint Commission Support Directorate and perform a full range of research, analysis and production tasks necessary to determine the facts with respect to missing American servicemen missing as a result of World War II, the Cold War, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.   
• Advise the membership of the U.S.-Russia Joint Commission on POW/MIAs by designing and undertaking research initiatives.
• Seek to ascertain the facts regarding the capture, confinement, repatriation, or other disposition of mission-in-action American servicemen.
• Establish and maintain close working relationships with regional and functional specialists from the departments of Defense and State, the intelligence community, and the National Archives, among others.
• Maintain close coordination with Joint Commission Support Directorate (JCSD’s) Moscow-based researchers and investigators.  Assure that priority topics are rigorously pursued so that outstanding issues can be exhaustively examined and brought to closure. 
• Will be expected to deploy to Moscow, Russian Federation, for a 2-3 year period of time to function within American Embassy Moscow as the Russia-based direct representatives of the U.S. side of the U.S. – Russia Joint Commission on POW/MIAs. 
• Will interface daily with Russian commissioners, their staffs, and senior officials of the Russian Government, academicians, non-governmental organizations, and media representatives.  Will be responsible for managing an office staff within the embassy, acting as a full member of the embassy's country team, conducting research in Russian archives, and carrying out research and investigative missions in the Russian Federation. 

Qualifications:

•  Ability to read, speak and comprehend the Russian language.

You must possess 52 weeks of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band that has equipped you with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position shown above. The creditable specialized experience is:

• Experience researching the Russian military, governmental, social and political structure. 

Education may be substituted for the above specialized experience in a directly related field if you possess two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s degree or master’s or equivalent graduate degree or above.


ALL applicants must meet the BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT as follows: 

Degree: major or equivalent, or a combination of courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, in international law and international relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, or in the humanities; or 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics/quantitative methods. OR Combination of education and experience--courses equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education OR Experience-four years of appropriate experience in one or more of the fields listed above in work associated with international organizations, problems, or other aspects of foreign affairs.


Knowledges, skills, and abilities that are needed to perform the duties of this position are:

1. Knowledge of a variety of interviewing and negotiating techniques.
2. Knowledge of various archival research methodologies.
3. Ability to carry out independent research and analysis. 
4. Ability to communicate orally.
5. Ability to communicate in writing.

To Apply:   Apply Here Deadline is October 16, 2009

Program Associate, Europe and Asia

There is a slight difference between the requirements in this post and the previous post.

Organization:  The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)

Website: IFES


Title: Program Associate, Europe and Asia

Location: Washington, DC

Salary: Not Listed

Description:

An entry level position to program work at IFES. As a junior member of the team, the Program Associate will provide administrative and programmatic support for current and developing programs worldwide.

Under the supervision of the Program Manager:
• Reviews and submits field expense reports to Program Manager or supervisor for approval.
• Generates financial tracking and budget reports.
• Supports recruitment and mobilization of consultants for field assignments.
• Maintains project records and documents, including consultant contracts.
• Conducts basic research and provides general support in proposal development process.
• Prepares and assembles briefing materials as directed.
• Plans and expedites airline, hotel, and visa arrangements.
• Photocopies, faxes, mails, files, scans documents, etc.
• Maintains calendar of events and coordinates efforts with Events Planning Team.
• Provides targeted assistance on special projects and assignments.
• May travel, on limited basis, to field in support of project activities.
• Attends meetings at request of supervisor to gather and share information with colleagues.


Qualifications:
BS/BA with 0 to 4 years experience in international development or related field.
• Experienced with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint required.
• Familiarity with USAID regulations preferred.
• Internship experience with an international NGO preferred.
• Financial management skills preferred.
• Foreign language skills preferred.

Preferred Attributes:
• Detailed oriented and organized.
• Ability to prioritize, take direction, and handle varied tasks within deadlines.
• Strong communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Collaborative, team oriented individual.
• Strong financial management skills.


To Apply: Apply Here

Program Associate-Europe and Asia

Organization:  The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)

Website: IFES

Title: Program Associate-Europe and Asia

Location: Washington, DC

Salary: Not Listed

Description:

The Program Associate is the entry level position to program work at IFES. As a junior member of the team the Program Associate will provide administrative and programmatic support for current and developing programs worldwide.

Under the supervision of the Program Officer:
• Reviews and submits field expense reports to Program Officer or supervisor for approval.
• Generates financial tracking and budget reports.
• Supports recruitment and mobilization of consultants for field assignments.
• Maintains project records and documents, including consultant contracts.
• Conducts basic research and provides general support in proposal development process.
• Prepares and assembles briefing materials as directed.
• Plans and expedites airline, hotel, and visa arrangements.
• Photocopies, faxes, mails, files, scans documents, etc.
• Maintains calendar of events and coordinates efforts with Events Planning Team.
• Provides targeted assistance on special projects and assignments.
• May travel, on limited basis, to field in support of project activities.
• Attends meetings at request of supervisor to gather and share information with colleagues.

 

Qualifications:

BS/BA with 1 to 3 years experience in international development or related field.
• Experienced with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint required.
• Familiarity with USAID regulations helpful.
• Internship(s) experience with International NGO a plus.
• Introductory experience in proposal development support a plus.
• Foreign language skills may be useful for specific positions.

Preferred Attributes:
Successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:
• Detailed oriented and organized.
• Ability to prioritize, take direction, and handle varied tasks within deadlines.
• Strong communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Collaborative, team oriented individual.


To Apply: Apply Here

Eurasia Programme Manager

Organization: International Alert

Website: International Alert

Title: Eurasia Programme Manager

Location: London

Salary: £45,705 per annum

Description:
Alert is recruiting a Manager to lead its Eurasia Programme. The post holder will be based in London, with substantial travel to the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions, as well as to Europe, Turkey and Russia.

As Eurasia Programme Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing the Eurasia programme in accordance with the aims and strategic priorities of International Alert. Specifically you will:
 * Provide strategic leadership
 * Manage existing relationships and develop new ones  with key
   individuals and institutions
 * Manage regional projects, staff and other resources, while also
   developing new ideas and raising funds

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a talent for communicating clearly and sensitively within complex environments. The South Caucasus in particular is a region where strongly held positions, disputed borders and geopolitics combine to create complex conditions in which to work.
Relationships with partners and also between staff working on different but interrelated projects need to be managed carefully and skilfully given these conditions. In addition, the Programme Manager will be a natural entrepreneur, bringing the creativity and energy required to grow the programme over the next few years.

Educated to degree level (or equivalent) you have significant experience of peacebuilding or related activity, (including at least two years in the field), leading strategic planning processes, developing successful project proposals and raising funds.  As well as the ability to lead, you will also have an aptitude for all aspects of financial management and skills in mobilising others' energies around shared objectives. You will be fluent in English and Russian and familiar with the South Caucasus and/or Central Asia regions.

To Apply: Click Here

Project Manager, Eurasia Focus

Organization: InterMedia

Website: InterMedia

Title: Project Manager, Eurasia Focus

Location: Washington, DC

Salary: Not Listed

Description:
InterMedia Survey Institute­a global research, evaluation and consulting firm specializing in media and communication­is seeking an experienced Research Analyst/Project Manager who will be responsible for the management of quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation projects throughout the Eurasia Region. This is a highly multifaceted position with duties including client interface, research design, project management, subcontractor oversight, fieldwork observation, research analysis, report writing, presentations and proposal support. The Project Manager will have primary responsibility for Russia and secondary responsibility for other Eurasia countries.

Qualifications:
 * A minimum of a Master's Degree in political or social science,
   market research, international affairs or related field
 * A minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in applied
   social or market research, analysis and reporting with an emphasis on
   insight generation
 * Solid knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods
 * Strong ability to analyze, synthesize and present quantitative and
   qualitative data
 * Proficiency with statistical analysis (e.g., SPSS), word processing
   and presentation software
 * Deep interest in and knowledge of media, communication and
   development trends and issues throughout the Eurasia region, ideally
   with first-hand on-the-ground experience
 * Strong oral and written communication skills
 * Ability to work with colleagues and clients of diverse professional
   and cultural backgrounds
 * Proven organizational, and project and time management skills
 * Ability to work to multiple and tight deadlines
 * Fluency in Russian
 * Ability to travel (approximately 25%)

Personal Characteristics:
 * Innate curiosity; passion for research, analysis and delivering
   insights to clients
 * Commitment to quality and accuracy
 * Team player; self-starter; shows initiative; works independently
 * First-rate interpersonal skills 

To Apply:
Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to pm-eurasia@intermedia.org or via fax# 866-500-4095. Due to the volume of  responses to our ads, we kindly ask for no phone calls as only qualified candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

Fellowship 2010: CDS Alfa Fellowship 2010 - 2011

Organization: CDS International

Website: CDS 

Title: Alfa Fellow

Location: Moscow, Russia

Salary: $2500 monthly allowance, free housing, round trip airfare, visa costs, language training, among others

Description:
The Alfa Fellowship Program is a high-level professional development exchange program placing 10 qualified American citizens per year in work assignments at leading organizations in Russia in the fields of business, economics, journalism, law, and public policy. Key goals of the Alfa Fellowship Program are expanding networks of American and Russian professionals, developing greater intercultural understanding, and advancing US/Russian relations.

The program includes language training, seminar programs, and extended professional experience. Fellows receive travel, free housing, monthly stipends, and insurance. Russian language proficiency is preferred though not required at the time of application.

Fellowship duration: June 2010 - April 2011



Qualifications:
-U.S. citizen between the ages of 25 and 35

-Graduate degree and professional experience in business, economics, journalism, mass communications, law, international relations, political science, government, or public policy. Candidates without a graduate degree must demonstrate extensive and equivalent professional experience in their field

- Outstanding professional achievement and academic qualifications

- Active involvement in community or public service

- Russian language experience is preferred, however not required, at the time of application. If an applicant does not speak Russian, he/she will need to be proficient in a second language to qualify for the program.

- Evidence of leadership potential

To Apply: Apply Here  (Deadline: December 1, 2009)