Monday, May 31, 2010

Technical Officer, Communicable Diseases

Organization: World Health Organization

Website: WHO

Title: Technical Officer, Communicable Diseases

Location: Moscow, Russia

Compensation: $36,651 plus other benefits

Description:

I. Provision of technical assistance to implementation and expansion of DOTS and DOTS Plus activities.
  1. Develop and prepare technical documentation, guidelines and recommendations in consultation with national and international experts.
  2. Support implementation and further development of the Drug Resistance Survey, including strengthening of data collection and data analysis methodology.
  3. Support strengthening of the TB Laboratory Network external quality assurance system and implementation of quality assurance activities for microscopy, culture, and drug susceptibility testing at all laboratory levels, in cooperation with supranational reference laboratories.
  4. Liaise with regional, federal, and international specialists and authorities to develop cost-effective laboratory network and standards at all levels.
  5. Cooperate with federal specialists and authorities in building cooperative laboratory activities and trainings with CIS countries.
  6. Coordinate development and implementation of guidelines and training materials for laboratory management, microscopy, culture, and drug susceptibility testing.
  7. Provide adequate technical input for specialized laboratory trainings in microscopy, culture, drug susceptibility testing and laboratory management at different levels.
  8. Assist in development of procurement and distribution plans of laboratory equipment and disposables, including conducting of needs assessments according to established laboratory standards.
  9. Assist in development, implementation and coordination of TB/HIV control activities in consultation with national and international experts.
  10. Coordinate independent monitoring missions to all levels of TB laboratories.
  11. Provide technical support on project activities in coordination with Global Fund, USAID and other partners.
  12. Prepare activity, technical and financial reports.

II. Support to TB control policy and strategy development.
  1. Assist in developing and conducting operational and epidemiological research, mostly related to effectiveness of TB laboratory network including development of protocols, data analysis, and coordination of partners.
  2. Assist the national partners in improvement and development of TB laboratory management and standard operating procedures.
  3. Prepare policy papers, progress reports and country reports.
  4. Provide technical assistance to selected Thematic Working Groups established under umbrella of the High Level Working Group.
  5. Prepare background materials and provide trainings in TB laboratory diagnostics and management at federal and regional level.
  6. Liaise with national institutions and other partners on issues related to the above-described activities.
III. Perform other related duties as assigned.
 
Qualifications:
Essential: University degree in medical or health sciences. Training in TB laboratory diagnostics and drug susceptibility testing and in TB control.
Desirable: Master of Public Health degree.

Experience:
Essential: Three years experience in organizing, planning and implementation of TB Control programmes. TB Laboratory experience.
Desirable: Experience in working in international organizations in TB control. WHO/UN experience and/or knowledge of relevant WHO policies and procedures. Working experience in Eastern European Countries.

Languages:
Essential: Excellent knowledge of English (spoken and written) and working knowledge of spoken and written Russian.
Desirable: Knowledge of other of WHO/EURO official languages.

To Apply: Apply Here by June 26, 2010



Thursday, May 27, 2010

Finance Controller

Organization: International Rescue Committee

Website:  IRC

Title: Finance Controller

Location: Grozny, Russia

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
The FC has overall policy and management responsibility for the finance and accounting functions for the Northern Caucasus program. FC responsibilities include general controllership, staff training, management, and treasury and budget functions. FC reports to CD.

Responsibilities

I. Controllership
· Ensures that all policies and procedures are in compliance with IRC and donor source policies, procedures, and requirements.
· As required establishes finance and supporting function policies, systems and procedures, and directs or performs their development, documentation, and implementation.
· Manages the finance department activities and schedules to meet the financial reporting requirements and deadlines specified by New York and donors.
· Identify requirements for and develop reporting formats to aid in the management of country operations and grant expenditures.
· Provides country management and program staff with monthly actual-to-budget expenditure reports and analysis for all grants and unrestricted funds.
· Ensure that on a monthly basis balance sheet reconciliations are completed on a timely basis and that final reconciliation and trial balances are reviewed by Country Director.
· Ensure all monthly reports are produced in a timely and accurate manner, including the FM01, budget vs. actual, and grant pipeline analyses;
· Closely monitors all financial activities, and keeps the Country Director advised of all situations which have the potential for a negative impact on internal controls or financial performance.
· Directs the preparation of, and approves all donor financial reports in respect to accounting, legal and contractual requirements and ensures the review of such reports by the Country Director and Regional Controller prior to submission.
· Develops schedules and performs or supervises the completion of country internal control audits, and initiates actions necessary to correct internal control weaknesses.
· Facilitates and co-ordinates external, internal, donor or government audits
· Oversees the protection of the country’s assets (cash, inventory, NEP) through the enforcement of internal control policies and procedures.
· Maintains current knowledge of local government requirements related to financial matters and ensures compliance with tax regulations and other legal requirements.
· Serves as the principal liaison with IRC NY on all finance, accounting, grant budget management, and cash management matters.

II. Training & Staff Management
· Develops and implements a training program for the country’s international and national finance staff to ensure staff development and minimize IRC’s exposure when staff are absent or depart.
· Maintains current job descriptions for all positions within the finance group.
· Ensures comprehensive and constructive performance reviews are completed on a timely basis and facilitates discussion of performance and career options with all country finance staff.
· Oversees training and technical support to country program, logistics and administrative staff for skills improvement in the areas of accounting, reporting and internal control.

III. Treasury
· Supervises all country office bank relations and bank account activities including negotiation of fees, interest and currency exchange rates.
· In compliance with IRC policy and in consultation with Country Director establishes country policies regarding cash holding limits, cash movements and foreign currency holdings.
· Oversees the timely preparation, review and approval of all monthly bank account and cash reconciliation’s.
· Establishes country policies on advance payments, credit terms, and use of bank payment instruments.
· Designs, implements, and monitors systems, procedures and reporting necessary to maintain on a current basis accurate forecast of cash requirements for meeting future spending, including commitments entered into and which obligate IRC to future spending.
· Supervises the preparation of Cash Transfer Requests to New York and ensures that appropriate balances are maintained to facilitate grant implementation.
· Ensures the development and implementation of a plan to minimize the country’s foreign exchange exposure to currency gains and losses.
· Supervises the collection of contractual and other receivables.

IV. Budget
· Assists with the preparation and revision of program and grant proposals and budgets.
· Assists in the preparation and maintenance of the country’s Operating Budget; including preparation of budget guidelines to assist program managers in formulating budgets.
· In compliance with donor requirements and IRC policy develops the “Field Operations/Overhead” budget and recommends a methodology for allocation of overhead to grant budgets.
· Prepares the annual and monthly cash budgets based on approved funding.
· Presents and facilitates the review of actual to budget expenditures with the Country Director and Sector Coordinators and Managers.

Qualifications:
* Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance.
* Minimum three years experience of managerial experience in the financial area of a non-profit organization or five years of managerial experience in finance in an international commercial organization.
* Extensive experience in working with computerized accounting systems, standard spreadsheet and database programs.
* Good written and verbal skills in the English language.
* Must be comfortable in being a proactive member of the top-management team.
* Must seek to identify and communicate potential problems and propose solutions to the level of management appropriate to effect solutions.
* Must be able to function effectively in a loosely structured, but complex work environment and to set appropriate priorities and deal effectively with numerous simultaneous requirements
* Ability to carry out responsibilities independently with minimal technical support from within the program organization.
* Good at role of facilitator and team player in solving problems.
* Committed to staff training and development.
* Relevant language experience (Russian/Chechen) and/or regional experience highly desirable.


To Apply:  Apply Here



Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Resident Coordinator

Organization: Middlebury

Website: Middlebury

Title: Resident Coordinator

Location: Irkutsk, Moscow, or Yaroslavl, Russia

Salary: Housing stipend for 10.5 months, round trip airfare.

Description:
The Resident Coordinator positions in Russia are part of a team effort within the School in Russia. The coordinator functions independently, but consults regularly by e-mail with fellow resident coordinators and with supervising staff in Moscow and Middlebury. The Resident Coordinators oversee the undergraduate students enrolled in Moscow, Irkutsk, and Yaroslavl. They serve as the liaison between the students and administration or the administration and professors at our host universities (Russian State University for the Humanities – Moscow, Irkutsk State University, Yaroslavl Pedagogical University) and manage the day-to-day operation of the site, including coordinating orientations, excursions, housing, and cultural activities. In addition, the Resident Coordinators are responsible for the safety and well-being of the students. Many on-site decisions are inevitably left to the discretion of the Resident Coordinator.

Responsibilities:

* Administration of the local office of the School in Russia
* Act as first contact for student problems (academic, medical, psychological)
* Serve as liaison between students and administration/professors of the host university
* Prepare monthly expense reports
* Assist students in identifying extracurricular activities
* Secure internships for interested students
* Ensure students are provided with proper university documentation and registered with local authorities
* Provide course registration and grades to director in Moscow
* Arrange student housing in host city (generally in Russian homes)
* Serve as academic advisor/evaluator (some tutorial work may be required)
* Organize and accompany students on field trips and excursions
* Coordinate on-site orientation

Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree (minimum)
* Ability to function independently
* Fluent in Russian and English
* In-country living and travel experience
* Familiarity with both U.S. and Russian educational systems
* Computer and e-mail skills (Microsoft Word and Excel)
* Student services or similar experience preferred

Other

* Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Crisis management experience highly desired
* Enthusiasm for study abroad and interest in internationalization
* Willingness to wear different hats and work long hours, when needed


To Apply: Apply Here  Position# MD10-236


Saturday, May 22, 2010

Federal Govt: Program Assistant

Organization: Smithsonian Institution

Website:  SI

Title: Program Assistant

Location:  Washington, DC

Salary: $37,983 - $49,375, plus federal benefits

Description: 
The Program assistant will serve as the principal administrative, clerical and project support assistant for the History & Public Policy Program. The duties of this position include:

* Organize Program events in the United States and Eastern Europe/Russia, which may include arranging travel and accommodations for staff and visitors; arranging for facilities, catering, A/V needs and other necessary services or arrangements that are required
* Draft correspondence in English and/or Russian/German for the Program Director’s signature
* Work as point-of-contact with the general public by receiving visitors, answering phones and providing information related to program activities
* Prepare a variety of financial forms such as purchase orders, travel forms, travel vouchers, correspondence and/or reports
* Compile and maintain database of subject matter experts, peer reviewers, conference participants, media, and the general public interested in program events, and is responsible for updating and distributing information through the use of automated mailing lists
* Write in Russian and/or German language in order to draft correspondence for Directors signature

Qualifications:
To be considered for this position at the GS-06 level, you must meet the following requirement by the closing date of this announcement:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the Federal service that was in or related to the duties of a program assistant. This experience includes coordinating program activities and operations, writing correspondence and reports, and updating and maintaining databases and forms.

You must be able to type at least 40 words per minute.

To Apply:  Apply Here by June 2, 2010.



Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Program Officer – FORECAST/ COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS PROGRAM

Organization: World Learning

Website: World Learning

Title: Program Officer 

Location: Washington, DC

Salary: up to $40,000

Description:

Community Connections (CC) is a USAID - funded program that focuses on the public diplomacy goal of exposing visitors to U.S. society and promoting reform in Europe and Eurasia. CC programs are homestay-based practical opportunities in the U.S. for entrepreneurs, local government, legal professionals, non-governmental organization leaders and other professionals. Visitors are placed with community organizations of similar interest in the U.S. that arrange such activities site-visits, professional training, seminars, and community-based cultural and volunteer activities. The Community Connections program is designed to:

o Expose visitors to U.S. society;
o Create links between U.S. and Europe/Eurasia regions and local communities;
o Encourage public-private partnerships in Europe/Eurasia by including private sector and government visitors;
o Provide professional training and exposure to day-to-day functioning of a free market system and democratic society.

Specific duties include:
• Procure, monitor, and manage a caseload of approximately 24 programs/year (10 visitors/program);
• Coordinate all programmatic and logistical arrangements with World Learning sub-contractor field offices and US hosting organizations;
• Conduct program and budget negotiations to ensure quality and cost effectiveness;
• Enter into financial agreements with US host organizations;
• Facilitate direct communication between the field office and host organizations to confirm and finalize preparations for group arrival;
• Ensure that host organizations have all appropriate pre arrival arrangements and logistics programmed;
• Conduct group administrative briefings (review program objectives, goals and policies, complete tax forms, review health insurance coverage);
• Monitor visitor progress and performance during program implementation and administer necessary program changes;
• Monitor host organization performance though on-going scheduled telephone calls and written reports;
• Monitor host organization’s home-stay placements;
• Provide crisis management to quickly resolve programmatic any issues;
• Ensure proper enrollment in Health and Accident Coverage (HAC);
• Ensure accurate TraiNet data entry and record maintenance;
• Track and monitor all program costs;
• Monitor budget and authorize allowable payments;
• Maintain telephone log of all program related calls;
• Keep field offices abreast of any serious personal/health problems that develop that would prevent successful completion of the program;
• Administer exit questionnaires and conduct an exit debriefing;

Qualifications:
• Masters degree + four years of relevant work experience or a Bachelor’s degree + six years of relevant work experience
• Excellent English written and verbal communications skills
• Computer proficiency including a working knowledge of Excel
• Budget preparation
• Excellent analytic and cross cultural skills
• Ability to manage both content and logistics for a heavy caseload
• Detail oriented
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to quickly changing priorities
• Motivation, reliability and flexibility
• Ability to work independently, use sound judgment, perform as a team player and know when to seek supervisor advice;
• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with USAID, recruiting and host organizations.
• Knowledge of Europe/Eurasia
• Knowledge of USAID procurement policies (including ADS 252 and 253) preferred.

To Apply: Apply Here by May 31, 2010.


Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Finance and Administration Specialist, TSF EECA

Organization:AIDS Foundation East West

Website: AFEW

Title: Finance and Administration Specialist, TSF EECA

Location: Moscow, Russia

Salary: Not Listed

Description:

The TSF EECA will collaborate with country and regional partners (governmental and non-governmental organisations) in the provision of high-quality, technical assistance through specialised consultancies. It will also actively recruit experts working in the areas of HIV/AIDS and SRHR and HIV/AIDS integration. 
The TSF EECA aims to:
  • provide competitively priced, quality-assured short-term technical assistance; 
  • strengthen the capacity of country partners to manage technical assistance effectively;
  • assist in the professional development of national and regional consultants;
  • and, encourage a harmonised and collaborative approach to the delivery of technical assistance in support of country partner-owned and partner-led action plans.
Qualifications:
Advanced university degree in finance or management and administration or other relevant social sciences.

Essential:
  • Five to seven years of experience in financial management and administration of public health programmes in an international multi-cultural environment;
  • Experience in new venture development and policy design;
  • Knowledge of financial analysis and other relevant tools for budget analysis;
  • Country-level experience in capacity building for programme administrative and financial management;
  • Field work in resource limited countries.
Desirable:
Familiarity with HIV/AIDS and/or sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) programmes.

Excellent knowledge of English and Russian.  Knowledge of other EECA region languages is an asset.

To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and CV highlighting your experience as related to the job requirements to alisher_ibragimov(at)afew.org, indicating 2-3 referees with contact details.
Please refer to Finance and Administration Specialist in the subject line.
Please indicate your salary expectations.
Please include your e-mail and telephone number in your CV.

The deadline for submission of applications is May 21, 2010 at 17:00 hours.

Monday, May 17, 2010

Program Assistant: Central and Eastern Europe

Organization: National Democratic Institute

Website: NDI

Title: Program Assistant: Central and Eastern Europe

Location: Washington, DC

Salary: Not listed

Description:

The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) seeks a Program Assistant to support democracy development programs in Central and Eastern Europe.
  • Provide administrative and logistical support to field offices and DC-based program managers, including support for proposal production and work plan formulation;
  • Take part in strategic and work plan discussions;
  • Maintain communication with field offices and NDI partner organizations overseas;
  • Contribute to writing and reporting of various NDI documents specific to the team and/or region, including initial drafts of quarterly and final activity reports, proposals and budgets, annual workplans, and occasional articles for public distribution;
  • Monitor political events in assigned countries and provide written and oral updates to senior staff as needed;
  • Conduct research on programs;
  • Assist in oversight and tracking of program expenses;
  • Train and supervise interns.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in International Relations, Political Science or a related field; graduate degree preferred;
  • Demonstrated coursework and/or work experience in international development, community organizing, political campaigning, organizational development, legislative affairs or related subject. Experience working in these fields or at a USAID-funded organization preferable;
  • Demonstrated interest in, and knowledge of, regional political environment and people;
  • Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of staff, U.S. and foreign government personnel and NGO community;
  • Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively present information and respond to questions;
  • Strong analysis skills, particularly political analysis, including ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and express the analysis clearly in writing;
  • Fluency in oral and written English. Foreign language ability applicable to the region, preferred;
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
  • Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and follow through on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment; deadline oriented;
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs and spreadsheet applications;
  • Working knowledge of basic budget and accounting procedures;
  • Ability to effectively articulate NDI mission statements and program/project initiatives;
  • Ability to apply discretion and maintain confidential information;
  • Capacity to work both independently and as a member of a team;
  • Ability and willingness to travel to regional locations, which are often remote and difficult to reach;
  • Experience living/working/traveling overseas preferred.
To Apply: Apply Here  Tracking Code: 217000-851


Sunday, May 16, 2010

Federal Govt: Contact Representative (Russian)

Organization: Social Security Administration

Website:  SSA

Title:Contact Representative

Location: Sacramento, CA

Salary: $33,521 - 53,983, plus federal benefits

Description:
Contact Representatives interview beneficiaries and the general public to determine the nature of their problem; explain technical information, gather facts and resolve problems relating to Social Security programs. Once selected for the Service Representative position in SSA, you will contribute to the Agency's mission through direct and personal service to the public. As the first point of contact, you are responsible for speaking with beneficiaries or inquirers in person or by telephone to provide information on SSA laws, rules and regulations. This includes obtaining information in order to determine eligibility and entitlement for programs administered by SSA, and using state-of-the-art computer technology to access and update information about claims.

Qualifications:
Education

For GS-5: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree. A bachelor's degree is fully qualifying for GS-5.

For GS-6: Successful completion of at least one half an academic year of graduate education in a field that is directly related to the position. Examples of a field directly related: a major in Family Studies, Social Work, Business Administration or Public Administration.

For GS-7: Successful completion of at least one academic year of graduate education in a field that is directly related to the position. Examples of a field directly related: a major in Family Studies, Social Work or Public Administration. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school you attended has determined to represent one year of study. If this information cannot be obtained from your school, we will consider 18 semester/27 quarter hours to be equal to one year of full-time study.

Work
For GS-5: At least 52 weeks of full-time work experience equivalent to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal Service, performing all or most of the following tasks as stated below:

1. Applying laws, rules or regulations and written guidelines;
2. Communicate orally in order to provide information, assistance, or instructions to members of the general public or their representatives;
3. Perform administrative and clerical processes using a computer to reconcile discrepancies, associate documents with related files/records, etc.;
4. Write correspondence in response to inquiries and drafted a variety of other written products.

For GS-6 : At least 52 weeks of full-time work experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal Service, independently performing all or most of the following tasks:

1. Applying and interpreting laws, rules, regulations, and written guidelines;
2. Communicating orally with a large volume (daily or continuously) of people from different socioeconomic backgrounds in order to provide or elicit information;
3. Performing administrative and clerical processes using a computer to reconcile discrepancies; and
4. Writing correspondence in response to technical inquiries and drafting a variety of other written products.

For GS-7: At least 52 weeks of full-time work experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal Service, independently performing all or most of the following tasks:

1. Interpreting complex laws, regulations and written guidelines (e.g., Federal, State or County laws);
2. Communicating orally, with a large volume of people from different socioeconomic backgrounds in order to resolve problems and provide advice/guidance about program policies, benefits, etc.;
3. Performing administrative and clerical processes using a computer to reconcile discrepancies; and
4. Writing correspondence in response to complex inquiries for technical information and preparing a variety of other types of written work products.

To Apply:  Apply Here



Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Tajikistan Youth Employment Internship

Organization:  Mercy Corps

Website:  Mercy Corps

Title:  Tajikistan Youth Employment Internship

Location:  Garm or Khujand, Tajikistan

Salary: Unpaid, but in-country travel and accommodations covered.

Description:

The intern will be responsible for helping to develop and implement the youth employment component of the Tajikistan Stability Enhancement Program (TSEP).  The program seeks to improve the skills of youth and enable them to secure full-time employment.  This may be achieved through working with existing vocational training programs or by matching youth with masters in their field.  The program may also consider supporting youth who have innovative ideas for a small business (with a small start-up grant or loan).

OBJECTIVES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The intern will work closely with program staff (particularly the Youth Employment Officer and the Economic Growth Manager) to research and develop opportunities for youth employment.  The intern will be expected to identify the most promising skills-training opportunities and work with the Youth Employment Officer to connect interested youth with opportunities that can be translated into sustainable employment.

DELIVERABLES:

  • Report on current opportunities for youth skills training and employment in the region, for both male and female youth.  Report should include reference to any examples of best practice in the field of youth employment from a survey of other organizations.  Report will specify opportunities for further developing youth skills training / employment opportunities.
  • At least three success stories describing how youth are acquiring / have acquired skills and/or found employment through TSEP



Qualifications:
Experience working with youth, particularly related to youth skills training and/or employment
Experience working on small business / income generation projects
Experience living in a developing country
Knowledge of Russian or Tajik would be helpful but is not required

To Apply:  Apply Here



Friday, May 7, 2010

Administrative Assistant, Europe and Eurasia Division

Organization: American Bar Association

Website: ABA

Title: Administrative Assistant

Location: Washington, DC

Salary: Not Listed

Description:

The ABA Rule of Law Initiative Europe and Eurasia Division seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide day-to-day assistance with the secretarial/clerical tasks for the Administrative and Program Staff. Specific responsibilities include providing primary telephone contact; coordinating printing, mailing photocopying and general administrative support; maintaining databases, spreadsheets, and project files. This job requires: working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, ability to courteously and professionally respond to telephone inquiries, ability to prioritize tasks, ability to work for more than one person at one time, flexibility in changing priorities and work tasks depending on the need of the individual project, highly developed organizational abilities a must.

Qualifications:
Education Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent experience
Experience Associates degree or equivalent experience (3+ years of previous administrative experience, some post-high school course work or completion of an appropriate vocational program). Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Products and basic internet research skills. Prefer 2 years related administrative experience. Must be able to multi-task. Must have fairly strong business writing skills. Additional education may be substituted for years of work experience.

To Apply:  Apply Here



Sunday, May 2, 2010

Program Development and Evaluation Coordinator, Central Asia

Organization: Eurasia Foundation

Website: EF

Title: Program Development and Evaluation Coordinator

Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan

Salary: Not Listed

Description:
Under the direct supervision of the Director for Program Development and Evaluation, the Program Development and Evaluation Coordinator, is responsible for coordinating all donor reporting, regional fundraising efforts, proposal development, and donor relations for the Eurasia Foundation in Kazakhstan. They will also conduct internal project evaluations and work to improve the quality of projects.


Duties
§  Coordination of writing, editing, review and submission of all donor-funded project reports, including program research and collaboration with program staff and implementation partners
§  Coordination of donor relations with all donor organizations, including oversight of donor reporting schedules, internal reporting, archiving, and database management  

Working with colleagues to:
§  Identify new prospective donor organizations
§  Develop new project concepts and proposals
§  Present concepts and proposals to donors
§  Conduct internal project evaluations
§  Work with project staff to improve program quality



Qualifications:
·         Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in one or more fields covered by the Foundation
·         Experience working in international development organizations
·         Experience in project development and project management
·         Excellent English language skills (native language speaker preferred); Russian language ability desirable but not essential (written and oral)
·         Strong communications skills, personal initiative, and an ability to work in teams

To Apply: 
Please submit:
  1. A CV
  2. A cover letter
With the subject title: PDEC position application to: edward@eurasia.kg or edward@ef-ca.org by Wednesday the 12th of May at 6pm US Eastern Standard Time.