Program Officer - Eurasia

Organization: Freedom House

Website: FH

Title: Program Officer 

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:

The Eurasia division of Freedom House is seeking a full-time Program Officer to support ongoing activities in the Eurasia region. This is a Washington, DC-based position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support field offices in the region with program-related as well as financial and administrative needs. Participate in regular communications with field-based employees of Freedom House.
• Support proposal writing activities.
• Draft reports to funders.
• Monitor news and events in the region pertaining to human rights, democracy and fundamental freedoms.
• Ensure program compliance with Freedom House financial and administrative guidelines.
• Cover Washington DC-based events pertaining to the region.
• Participate as a member of the Eurasia team in all action, analysis and advocacy activities pertaining to the region.

Qualifications:

• Past experience in program management preferred, including reporting ability and knowledge of funder account requirements.
• A university degree in a related field. Graduate degree preferred.
• Russian language ability preferred.
• Strong communications skills.
• Some experience working on issues pertaining to the region.
• A strong appreciation of the need for human rights defense work.

To Apply:

Please send cover letter and resume by email or fax to:

Yolanda Abner

Human Resources Manager
humanresources@freedomhouse.org

Fax: (202) 822-3893

Looking for candidate to begin as soon as possible, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements. If any candidate does not have all required information, he or she will not be considered.

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