Monday, August 23, 2010

Director, Ballet Summer Intensive Program

Organization: Russian American Foundation 

Website: RAF

Title: Director, Ballet Summer Intensive Program  

Location: New York, NY

Compensation: $35,000 to $40,000

Description:
Russian American Foundation operates a pre-professional Summer Intensive Program for youth ages 9-20 in partnership with Moscow’s Bolshoi Ballet Academy. The Program is entering its 4th season. The Program takes place in Middlebury CT (ages 9-14) and NYC (ages 14 and older). The position is based at RAF’s mid-town office, other than for travel needs, and requirements to be on location for the actual 6 weeks of the Program. For complete details please visit www.BolshoiBalletAcademy.com. As the Director, some of your responsibilities will include:

?Overseeing the marketing campaign
?Organizing the national audition tour and follow up recruitment
?Overseeing the outreach and relationship building with existing and new partners, nationally and internationally
?Educating the potential participant families on benefits on Bolshoi pedagogy
?Overseeing enrollment process prior to start of the Program
?Overseeing all Program vendors
?Overseeing the scheduling, planning and implementation of activities
?During the Program being in charge of the NY location


Qualifications:
?Serious pre-profession and/or professional ballet training
?Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
?Strong communication skills
?Strong computer/on-line skills, specifically: Microsoft Office, email, Facebook, Constant Contacts(preferred)
?Sensitivity to/appreciation of foreign cultures and general work with children
?Significant travel during the months of Jan – March, including weekends
?Non standard hours, including weekends, especially during June – August
PREFERRED: Knowledge of Russian language, experience in a professional office setting, fundraising experience

To Apply: Send resume & cover letter to: RUSAMFOUNDATION@AOL.COM ATTN: OLGA


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Sunday, August 22, 2010

EF Country Director/EFCA Executive Director

Organization: Eurasia Foundation

Website: EF

Title: EF Country Director/EFCA Executive Director

Location: Tajikistan

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
Under the supervision of the EFCA President, the EFCA Executive Director directs the work of the Foundation’s office in Tajikistan.  In addition to the responsibilities enumerated below, the Executive Director takes on any assignment as requested by the EFCA President.
Duties
Responsible for the overall work of the Foundation’s Tajikistan office in all of the following areas:
Programs/Fundraising
Outreach
Grant Program Management
Personnel and Administration
Accounting

Qualifications:
Education: Education should be to the level of a master's degree or equivalent, preferably in the area of public policy, economics, or business management, preferably from a Western university.

Experience: Professional experience may be in business, nonprofit, or government sectors. Previous management experience and field experience in the former Soviet Union is required.

Other: Fluency in written and spoken English and Russian is required; knowledge of Tajik language is desirable.  Strong computer skills are required.  The individual must give evidence of capacity to play a leadership and decisionmaking role as the representative of the Eurasia Foundation, as well as the ability to live for prolonged periods in a stressful and challenging environment.

To Apply:
Please e-mail or fax resume and cover letter to:

Eurasia Foundation
Attention: HR Department
1350 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20036
Fax ( U.S.): (202) 234-7377
E-mail: resumes@eurasia.org

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Director - Osh

Organization: Eurasia Foundation

Website: EF

Title: Director - Osh

Location: Osh, Kyrgyzstan 

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Director will oversee the implementation of EFCA programs for southern Kyrgyzstan, including monitoring and internal evaluation of projects and preparation of donor reports.  The Director acts as EFCA’S representative in Southern Kyrgyzstan, liaising with donors and other external partners.
 
Duties
·Manage existing office of a staff of seven
·Ensure compliance with EFCA values and polices and cooperation with other EFCA departments
·Following training and a successful evaluation by EFCA’s CFO and President, maintains contracting authority to $10,000.
·Performs other tasks consistent with the mission, values and strategic objectives of EFCA.  

Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in a related field
  • Experience working in international development organizations
  • Experience or educational background in conflict and youth programming
  • Excellent English language skills, Russian and local language ability highly desired.
  • Strong communications skills, personal initiative, and an ability to work in teams


  • To Apply:
    Please e-mail or fax resume and cover letter to:

    Eurasia Foundation
    Attention: HR Department
    1350 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1000
    Washington, DC 20036
    Fax ( U.S.): (202) 234-7377
    E-mail: resumes@eurasia.org

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    Wednesday, August 18, 2010

    Federal Govt: EXBS Advisor Position for Ukraine

    Organization: Department of State

    Website: DoS

    Title: EXBS Advisor

    Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

    Compensation: $88,000.00 - $105,000.00, plus federal benefits

    Description:
    Serves overseas as the State Department's Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) Program Advisor assigned to the United States Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine.  Reports to the Office of Export Control Cooperation in the State Department's International Security and Nonproliferation Bureau (ISN/ECC) while serving under a renewable, one-year Personal Service Contract (PSC).

    Works with recipient government agencies, international donors, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and U.S. agencies to plan, coordinate and deliver training, equipment and services designed to improve Ukraine's nonproliferation policies, export control system, and nonproliferation related border control capabilities.  Serves under the Chief of Mission while assigned to a U.S. embassy and works closely with the country team to optimize EXBS assistance and ensure it complements other assistance activities.  Helps develop and implement(s) annual EXBS Country Program Plans.  Verifies that EXBS equipment is deployed, operational, and used for intended purposes.

    Supervises two Foreign Service National (FSN) employees.  Required to travel to Chisinau on an intermittent basis to oversee the EXBS program in Moldova and also provide instruction and review work of the EXBS LES.   Submits monthly reports on the status of the recipient government's nonproliferation policies, export control system, and border control capabilities; the results of EXBS and related U.S. Government assistance; and recommendations on how to address identified requirements with available assistance.  Candidate must be able to deploy by December 2010.

    Qualifications:
    Must currently possess or have recently held a Secret Clearance.

    Strong ability to plan, organize, coordinate and implement program activities and policies.

    Excellent oral and written communication skills in a cross-cultural environment.

    Experienced in border control activities (i.e., inspection, investigation, policy); and standard inspection/detection equipment.

    Previous overseas experience working with U.S. embassies, international organizations, NGOs and/or foreign governments.

    Previous program management experience and capability to lead in-country program efforts under State ISN/ECC direction.

    Flexible and adaptive to shifting requirements of the EXBS Program.


    Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree preferred.

    You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

    In order to qualify for this position, you must possess a Secret security clearance.

    You will be required to travel frequently.

    Possess knowledge of, or experience in, DHS/CBP or ICE operations; U.S. nonproliferation policy and international export control regimes.

    Expertise in Russian language is desired, but not a requirement.   

    To Apply:  Apply Here by August 25, 2010

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    Tuesday, August 17, 2010

    Gilman Spring 2011 Application

    Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program Spring 2011 Application Open - Deadline: October 5, 2010

    The Gilman International Scholarship Program is pleased to announce the opening of the Spring 2011 online application for U.S. undergraduate students participating in Spring 2011 study abroad programs.  The Gilman Scholarship is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and is administered by the Institute of International Education.  The Gilman Scholarship Program is celebrating 10 years of helping nearly 6,500 Gilman Scholars study abroad and during the academic year 2010-2011, over 2,300 scholarships will be awarded!
    In order to be eligible, students must be enrolled as an undergraduate student at a two or four-year U.S. Institution
    *        United States citizen
    *        Receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application or during the term of study abroad
    *        Participating in a study abroad program that is no less than 4 weeks and no more than an academic year
    *        Receiving academic credit for their study abroad program
    *        Study in any country not currently under a U.S. State Department Travel Warning or Cuba

    Reminder: Academic Year Deadlines
    October 5, 2010 - Spring 2011 Deadline
    March 1, 2011 - Summer 2011 Deadline
    March 1, 2011 - Fall 2011/Academic Year 2011-2012 Deadline

    For more information about the Gilman Scholarship, application deadlines & timeline, and application process, please visit the Gilman website at www.iie.org/gilman, contact the Gilman Program at 713-621-6300 ext. 25 or email gilman@iie.org.

    Sunday, August 15, 2010

    Executive Director, ECA Division

    Organization: Human Rights Watch

    Website: HRW

    Title: Executive Director, ECA Division

    Location: Flexible - Europe

    Compensation: Not Listed

    Description:
    The Executive Director of Human Rights Watch's Europe and Central Asia Division is responsible for developing effective research, advocacy and communications strategies for maximum impact on human rights in Europe and the Central Asian region. S/he is responsible for setting priorities and overseeing detailed research on human rights issues in the ECA region including emergencies, the publication of analytical and credible reports and other advocacy materials on those issues, and the use of these materials to generate domestic and international pressure to curb human rights violations. S/he represents the organization frequently before the international media and advocates with high-level officials from governments, UN, EU and other international and regional organizations. S/he coordinates with key colleagues, both within HRW and externally with allied organizations and NGOs. S/he manages staff based in three continents, supports staff and office development and oversees their security. The ECA Executive Director is also responsible for fundraising, identifying and recruiting donors, and drafting funding proposals.  The successful candidate will have excellent leadership skills and a depth and breadth of management and organizational skills, including the demonstrated ability to lead a team of talented professionals in multiple global locations.  S/he will be based in one of the organization's European offices in Moscow, Berlin, Brussels, Paris or London, but other locations in Europe may be considered. Frequent international travel required.
     

    Qualifications:
    The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, creative, strategic thinker with substantive, senior-level experience working on human rights issues in the ECA region and will have the capacity to serve as an effective advocate and activist.  S/he will have excellent leadership, management and organizational skills, including the demonstrated ability to lead a team of talented professionals in multiple global locations. S/he will be able to juggle multiple tasks and work collegially in a demanding, diverse, and fast-paced environment. S/he must have ease and demonstrated experience speaking to the media and cultivating relationships with journalists. S/he must be able to develop effective working relationships with colleague organizations and with policymakers, including government officials and representatives of international organizations.  The ideal candidate must have excellent oral and written communications skills in English; fluency in Russian, German or French is highly desirable.  S/he must have keen political judgment, proven initiative and follow-through, the ability to work quickly and well under pressure, and a commitment to human rights. An advanced degree in law, international relations, European or Central Asian studies, public policy, or a related field is desired, as is familiarity with international human rights law.

    To Apply:
    Email in a single submission: a letter of interest describing your experience, your resume, names or letters of reference, salary requirements and a brief writing sample (unedited by others) no later than September 17, 2010 to program@hrw.org.  Please use "Executive Director, ECA Division Ref ECA-10-1049-A" as the subject of your email.  Only complete applications will be reviewed.  It is preferred that all materials be submitted via email. 

    If emailing is not possible, send materials (please do not split a submission between email and regular post) to:


    Human Rights Watch
    Attn: Search Committee (Executive Director, ECA Division Ref ECA-10-1049-A)
    350 Fifth Avenue, 34th Floor      
    New York, NY  10118-3299
    Fax: (212) 736-1300

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    Thursday, August 12, 2010

    MICE tourism specialist

    Organization: Chemonics International

    Website: Chemonics

    Title:  MICE tourism specialist  

    Location: Ukraine

    Compensation: Not Listed

    Description:
    Chemonics seeks a meetings, incentives, conference, and exhibition (MICE) tourism specialist for a short-term (approximately three weeks) assignment on the USAID-funded Local Investment and National Competitiveness project in Ukraine. Responsibilities include: develop and facilitate trainings on topics including best international practices and an overview of potential markets; analyze industry potential in Crimea by reviewing venues and researching target exhibitions; and consult with and make recommendations to Crimean companies.

    Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
    • Minimum five years of experience on international tourism development programs, preferably in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union
    • Experience in conceptualizing or implementing tourism development and promotion strategies and training 
    • Ability to produce reports and documents under deadline
    • U.S. citizenship required
    • Fluent spoken and written English required; fluent spoken and written Russian or Ukrainian preferred

    To Apply:
    Send electronic submissions to LINCTourismMICE@chemonics.com by August 15, 2010. Please submit your CV and cover letter with the position title in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please.  


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    Wednesday, August 11, 2010

    Program Manager Rule of Law Initiative-Europe and Eurasia

    Organization: American Bar Association

    Website: ABA

    Title: Program Manager

    Location: Washington, DC

    Compensation: Not Listed

    Description:
    The Program Manager (PM) manages DC program support staff to ensure provision of the full range of support to field programs; and/or serves as primary manager of one or more specialized or country programs that do not have a primary field-based manager or where primary donor relations take place in the US; and/or serves as US-based manager with primary direction and supervisory authority over a field-based manager; responsible for program and business development including writing grant proposals and making new donor contacts; makes field-based visits to assess programs and manage funder relations.  

    Qualifications:
    Education Bachelors Degree from four-year College or University.

    Experience Management and/or supervisory experience, preferably in an association or non-profit setting to include analytical problem solving ability, and programmatic and policy development; some research and writing skills, substantive budgeting experience; meeting planning experience a must; fundraising experience is preferred. Four (4) years work experience is required.

    To Apply: Apply Here


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    Program Associate - E&E

    Organization: American Bar Association

    Website: ABA

    Title: Program Associate 

    Location: Washington, DC

    Compensation: Not Listed

    Description:

    The Program Associate assists in the design and development of programs, projects and activities of the entity. Responsible for the implementation of programs and projects under the supervision of the program director or manager. Held accountable for the successful execution of assigned programs/projects.

    Qualifications:

    Education
    Bachelors Degree from four-year College or University.

    Experience
    Experience, preferably in an association or non-profit setting. Analytical problem solving ability, self-direction, project experience, research and writing skills, and meeting planning experience. Fundraising or grant application experience is a plus.

    To Apply: Apply Here
     

    Click here to see the previous post of this position: Program Associate, June 2010


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    Managing Editor: Democratic Institutions Study--Eastern Europe & Former Soviet Union

    Organization: Freedom House

    Website: FH

    Title: Managing Editor

    Location: New York, NY

    Compensation: Not Listed

    Description:
    Freedom House is seeking a Managing Editor for Nations in Transit, its annual analysis of democratic development in the countries of the former Soviet Union, and Southeastern and Central Europe. The position is based in Freedom House's New York office. The principal responsibility of the Editor will be to oversee the editorial management of this publication. The candidate should have strong editing, proofreading and project management skills, and should be able to multitask. Duties will include, but are not limited to: providing editorial and research oversight for country reports, overseeing the administrative and editorial coordination of studies and reports, and other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications:
    The ideal candidate will have knowledge of international affairs, with a focus on political conditions in the countries of the former Soviet Union, and Southeastern and Central Europe. Candidates should be familiar with assessment methodologies. Experience in research and writing on democracy and human rights issues preferred. Ability to speak more than one language is helpful. Master's degree preferred.

    To Apply:
    *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 Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be notified. If you are not notified within 30 days, you have not been selected for the next step of our process** 
    Applications will be accepted until August 18, 2010.
    Contact Information: Lorena Castro
    Phone: 202.747.7019
    Email: castro@freedomhouse.org
    Fax: 202.822.3893


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    Monday, August 2, 2010

    Community organizer and SME development expert

    Organization: Chemonics International

    Website: Chemonics

    Title: Community organizer and SME development expert 

    Location: Georgia

    Compensation: Not Listed

    Description:
    Chemonics seek a long-term community organizer and SME development expert for the anticipated four-year, $20-25 million USAID-funded New Economic Opportunities project in Georgia. The project will improve rural incomes; reduce poverty levels; increase food security; address critical, small-scale household and agricultural water constraints in targeted communities; enable targeted internally displaced persons' communities to maintain their households sustainably; and assist communities distressed by natural or other disasters.
    Responsibilities include:
    • Lead project activities aimed at forming groups and community organizations (e.g., associations, youth groups, NGOs) and providing them with technical and grants assistance 
    • Lead project activities to assist households and individuals in subsistence food production
    • Lead project activities to design and implement demand-based skills, vocational, and technical training
    • Provide subsidies for agricultural inputs, promote community based agri-businesses, and other small-scale enterprises
    • Improve agricultural practices by targeted technical assistance
    • Travel to targeted communities and oversee local project activities

    Qualifications:
    • Master’s degree in social work, agricultural economics, microeconomics, or related field
    • Prior experience in community organization and capacity-building
    • Proven ability to manage donor assistance programs aimed at ameliorating the condition of vulnerable households and individuals
    • Prior successful experience collaborating with government officials, donor agencies, and other stakeholders to achieve programmatic results
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Previous successful USAID project experience preferred
    • Fluency in written and spoken English required; Georgian or Russian preferred

    To Apply:
    Send electronic submissions to NEO@chemonics.com by August 15, 2010. Please submit application, including a cover letter and three professional references. Include the position title in the subject line. Submissions will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. No telephone inquiries, please.

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    Grants manager

    Organization: Chemonics International

    Website: Chemonics

    Title: Grants manager 

    Location: Georgia

    Compensation: Not Listed

    Description:
    Chemonics seeks a grants manager for the anticipated four-year, $25-million, USAID-funded New Economic Opportunities project in Georgia. The project aims to improve rural incomes, reduce poverty levels, increase food security, address critical small-scale household and agricultural water constraints in targeted communities, enable internally displaced persons to maintain their households sustainably, and assist communities distressed by natural or other disasters.
    Responsibilities include:
    • Create policies, practices, and processes on all aspects of grants under contract in accordance with USAID regulations, culminating in the creation of a grants management manual
    • Develop specific procedures relating to grant solicitation, selection, award, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and close-out
    • Ensure preparation and execution of grant agreements and modifications in line with USAID regulations
    • Negotiate budgetary and financial aspects of grant proposals
    • Assess organizational capacity of grant applicants to determine risk and responsibility
    • Recruit, identify, hire, and train local grants staff
    • Provide training in grants management and capacity building to improve the financial management and sustainability of grantee organizations
    • Ensure effective communication and coordination between project staff and grantee organizations
    • Work closely with the chief of party, operations manager, technical coordinators, and USAID on all matters relating to grants

    Qualifications:
    • Master's degree in a related field preferred
    • Minimum five years of experience with USAID or other donor-funded grants under contract
    • Extensive knowledge of USAID rules and regulations strongly preferred
    • Experience in reviewing and negotiating budgets, reviewing financial vouchers and expense reports, and drafting agreements and modifications
    • Experience in assessing organizational capacity and conducting training
    • Understanding of economic and rural development technical areas a plus
    • Excellent management, administrative, and communication skills
    • Ability to work on teams and under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
    • Fluency in written and spoken English required; Georgian or Russian preferred

    To Apply:
    Send electronic submissions to NEO@chemonics.com by August 15, 2010. Please submit application, including a cover letter and three professional references. Include the position title in the subject line. Submissions will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. No telephone inquiries, please.

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    Sunday, August 1, 2010

    Federal Govt: Administrative Support Specialist

    Organization: Department of Justice - Drug Enforcement Agency

    Website: DoJ - DEA

    Title: Administrative Support Specialist

    Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan

    Compensation:  $41,563-$54,028, plus federal benefits

    Description:
    Provides administrative support and guidance for organizational budgeting and financial management activities. Areas of guidance include budget formulation, justification, and execution policies; and financial management and financial reporting requirements. Provides information and advice to management and program personnel on budgetary and finance issues.

    Provides human resources management and administrative advice and coordination support to an organization. Acts as a liaison with the human resources office. Coordinates personnel actions and maintains records such as performance ratings, position descriptions, and award nominations. Provides human resource advisory services to managers and performs related functions.

    Provides general administrative support related to office supplies, office property, or office moves.

    Researches and/or analyzes problems, issues, or program requirements.
    Qualifications:
    Knowledge of the mission of the agency and the interrelationships of the office with headquarters, other country/regional/domestic offices and the host country.
    Comprehensive knowledge of the applicable administrative, concepts, principles, and practices that govern support functions performed in a foreign offices.
    Knowledge of local law enforcement organizations in the geographical area assigned to the office.
    Knowledge of host country customs and law sufficiently to resolve problems associated with office and housing needs.
    Knowledge and skill in the use of automation equipment and computer software systems.

    MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
    Qualifying experience for the GS-9 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-7 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples are researching and analyzing established administrative issues; acting as liaison with individuals and groups both inside and outside an organization regarding administrative and/or organizational matters; and preparing a variety of written documents, such as staff papers, status reports, or policy recommendations.

    SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE
    The experience requirement for the GS-9 level may be met by two (2) full academic years of graduate level education or completion of all requirements for a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or completion of all requirements for an LL.B or J.D. degree.

    COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
    Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements.

    To Apply: Apply Here by August 13, 2010.




    Click here to see the previous post of this position: Administrative Support Specialist, March 2010