Organization: International Research and Exchange (IREX)
Website:
IREX
Title:
Advanced Research Scholar
Location: Various
cities in Russia and the surrounding countries
Compensation:
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: Apply Here
Deadline: November 17, 2010
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Monday, October 18, 2010
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Russia Program Director
Organization: Pacific Environment
Website: PE
Title: Russia Program Director
Location: San Francisco, CA
Compensation: Not Listed
Description:
Pacific Environment seeks an experienced and energetic Russia Program Director with a demonstrated passion for the environment and social justice. The Russia Program Director oversees the Russia grants portfolio, supervises a team of four, manages the program budget, and oversees campaigns to support our Russian partner organizations. The Russia Program Director must have superior written and verbal communication skills in both Russian and English. The Russia Program Director is also involved extensively in fundraising and outreach for the Russia Program, particularly by working with both institutional and individual donors. The position involves travel, including travel to Russia for site visits and meetings. The position requires strong leadership and decision-making abilities, an ability to work effectively in cross-cultural settings, strategic insight and professional initiative, experience in fundraising and outreach, budgeting and management skills, experience with international grantmaking, prioritization and time management skills, and a pervasive collaborative and results-oriented approach to all tasks. This position reports to the Executive Director and is based in San Francisco, California.
The Russia Program Director will be responsible for:
• Overseeing and participating in development and implementation of environmental campaigns in Russia;
• Fundraising for Pacific Environment’s Russia Program, including extensive grant writing and reporting and outreach to individual donors;
• Publicizing Russian environmental issues and campaigns in the US through writing articles, public speaking, and working with the media;
• Establishing media contacts and acting as a spokesperson for the Russia Program;
• Overseeing a team of four Russia Program staff;
• Overseeing the Russia Program budget and activities; monitoring expenditures against budget on a regular basis;
• Overseeing effective implementation of a $500,000 per year re-granting program;
• Researching, monitoring, and analyzing environmental issues in Russia;
• Maintaining strong connections with Russian partners, including regular site visits, email, and phone communications;
• Ensuring implementation of an exchange program involving three exchanges per year;
• Contributing to the production and dissemination of reports and project and campaign outreach materials, including policy papers, fact sheets, and web pages;
• Interpreting and translating between English and Russian for program work when necessary;
• Working as part of a team with the Executive Director, development and communications staff, and other program staff to further the goals of the organization; and
• Other tasks as needed.
Qualifications:
• MANDATORY: Fluent language skills in Russian and English;
• Superb written and verbal communications skills;
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills, excellent attention to detail;
• Able to work under pressure, while being self-motivated and an energetic team player;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ease in working cooperatively and inclusively with people of different cultures;
• Experience with staff supervision, fundraising, campaign management, and budget management;
• Experience with public speaking;
• Commitment to maintaining an efficient, collaborative and positive work environment;
• Able to travel extensively nationally and internationally;
• Strong computer skills, including Outlook and MS Office;
• Authorized to work in the United States;
• Commitment to environmental protection and social justice and a sense of humor are essential!
To Apply:
Please e-mail a cover letter, resume, a writing sample, and contact information for three references to:
Leah Zimmerman
Interim Executive Director
hr@pacificenvironment.org
www.pacificenvironment.org
No phone calls, please. This position will remain open until filled. To guarantee review of your resume, please submit by 1 November.
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Website: PE
Title: Russia Program Director
Location: San Francisco, CA
Compensation: Not Listed
Description:
Pacific Environment seeks an experienced and energetic Russia Program Director with a demonstrated passion for the environment and social justice. The Russia Program Director oversees the Russia grants portfolio, supervises a team of four, manages the program budget, and oversees campaigns to support our Russian partner organizations. The Russia Program Director must have superior written and verbal communication skills in both Russian and English. The Russia Program Director is also involved extensively in fundraising and outreach for the Russia Program, particularly by working with both institutional and individual donors. The position involves travel, including travel to Russia for site visits and meetings. The position requires strong leadership and decision-making abilities, an ability to work effectively in cross-cultural settings, strategic insight and professional initiative, experience in fundraising and outreach, budgeting and management skills, experience with international grantmaking, prioritization and time management skills, and a pervasive collaborative and results-oriented approach to all tasks. This position reports to the Executive Director and is based in San Francisco, California.
The Russia Program Director will be responsible for:
• Overseeing and participating in development and implementation of environmental campaigns in Russia;
• Fundraising for Pacific Environment’s Russia Program, including extensive grant writing and reporting and outreach to individual donors;
• Publicizing Russian environmental issues and campaigns in the US through writing articles, public speaking, and working with the media;
• Establishing media contacts and acting as a spokesperson for the Russia Program;
• Overseeing a team of four Russia Program staff;
• Overseeing the Russia Program budget and activities; monitoring expenditures against budget on a regular basis;
• Overseeing effective implementation of a $500,000 per year re-granting program;
• Researching, monitoring, and analyzing environmental issues in Russia;
• Maintaining strong connections with Russian partners, including regular site visits, email, and phone communications;
• Ensuring implementation of an exchange program involving three exchanges per year;
• Contributing to the production and dissemination of reports and project and campaign outreach materials, including policy papers, fact sheets, and web pages;
• Interpreting and translating between English and Russian for program work when necessary;
• Working as part of a team with the Executive Director, development and communications staff, and other program staff to further the goals of the organization; and
• Other tasks as needed.
Qualifications:
• MANDATORY: Fluent language skills in Russian and English;
• Superb written and verbal communications skills;
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills, excellent attention to detail;
• Able to work under pressure, while being self-motivated and an energetic team player;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ease in working cooperatively and inclusively with people of different cultures;
• Experience with staff supervision, fundraising, campaign management, and budget management;
• Experience with public speaking;
• Commitment to maintaining an efficient, collaborative and positive work environment;
• Able to travel extensively nationally and internationally;
• Strong computer skills, including Outlook and MS Office;
• Authorized to work in the United States;
• Commitment to environmental protection and social justice and a sense of humor are essential!
To Apply:
Please e-mail a cover letter, resume, a writing sample, and contact information for three references to:
Leah Zimmerman
Interim Executive Director
hr@pacificenvironment.org
www.pacificenvironment.org
No phone calls, please. This position will remain open until filled. To guarantee review of your resume, please submit by 1 November.
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Public Relations Specialist
Organization: Russian American Foundation
Website: RAF
Title: Public Relations Specialist
Location: New York, NY
Compensation: Not Listed
Description:
Qualifications:
To Apply: Please send cover letter, resume, and compensation requirements to Olga at rusamfoundation.org.
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Website: RAF
Title: Public Relations Specialist
Location: New York, NY
Compensation: Not Listed
Description:
An established small foundation with
initiatives aimed at bridging American and Russian people, businesses,
cultures and countries is looking for a consultant with strong Public
Relations experience and contacts in the New York media and, preferably,
nationally. Approximate time commitment is 1 day/week.
Responsibilities would include: writing and circulating press releases,
securing press exposure for the Foundation/its events and programs/its
supporters, etc.
Qualifications:
Applicant must possess contacts with New York,
and preferably national, media with a focus on: arts, culture,
community, business, international. Applicant must be able to
demonstrate strong understanding of how to secure exposure for diverse
events, projects, etc.
To Apply: Please send cover letter, resume, and compensation requirements to Olga at rusamfoundation.org.
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Saturday, October 16, 2010
MA Registered Nurse Care Manager
Organization: Springwell, Inc.
Website: Springwell
Title: MA Registered Nurse Care Manager
Location: Watertown, MA
Compensation: Not Listed
Description:
Community social service agency needs RN to work with consumers in a Mass Health Program called Group Adult Foster Care(GAFC). Bilingual English/Russian speaking preferred. Conduct in home assessments and provide ongoing support to elders and individuals with disabilities. Divide your time between home visits and documentation case conferences and team meetings. No Nights, No Weekends, No Beepers
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Nursing or related field from accredited college, Valid Massachusetts Nursing License and minimum of 2 years working with seniors and or individuals with disabilities; preferably in a community setting. Must have strong computer skills and should be comfortable using a laptop or PDA in the field. Personal transportation necessary.
To Apply:
Resumes: Attention Human Resources
By fax: (617) 926-9897, by e-mail: hr@springwell.com
By mail: Springwell, Inc., 125 Walnut Street, Watertown, MA 02472
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Website: Springwell
Title: MA Registered Nurse Care Manager
Location: Watertown, MA
Compensation: Not Listed
Description:
Community social service agency needs RN to work with consumers in a Mass Health Program called Group Adult Foster Care(GAFC). Bilingual English/Russian speaking preferred. Conduct in home assessments and provide ongoing support to elders and individuals with disabilities. Divide your time between home visits and documentation case conferences and team meetings. No Nights, No Weekends, No Beepers
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Nursing or related field from accredited college, Valid Massachusetts Nursing License and minimum of 2 years working with seniors and or individuals with disabilities; preferably in a community setting. Must have strong computer skills and should be comfortable using a laptop or PDA in the field. Personal transportation necessary.
English/Russian speaking preferred.
To Apply:
Resumes: Attention Human Resources
By fax: (617) 926-9897, by e-mail: hr@springwell.com
By mail: Springwell, Inc., 125 Walnut Street, Watertown, MA 02472
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Program Assistant, Eurasia and Belarus
Organization: Center for International Private Enterprise
Website: CIPE
Title: Program Assistant
Location: Washington, DC
Compensation: Not Listed
Description:
This position is based in Washington, DC and will have the responsibility of working on the CIPE programs in Belarus and Central Asia with potential secondary responsibility to other regional and/or country initiatives and communications support. The position requires a dedicated Program Assistant to provide administrative, programmatic and communication support for the program.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
•Bachelors degree or equivalent years of experience required
•1-2 years of administrative office experience
•Excellence in writing, reporting, and English composition.
•Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
•Ability to take initiative to manage multiple, detail oriented-tasks with limited supervision.
•Background in Eurasian (former Soviet Union) economic and political affairs and/or democracy development programs.
•Working knowledge of Eurasian (former Soviet Union) political, social, economic, and cultural environment. •Fluency in written and spoken Russian required.
•Minimum two years of administrative office experience.
•Computer knowledge, preferably Microsoft Office, Internet, Excel, and Power Point.
To Apply:
Please send a resume or CV, cover letter, writing sample and salary history to jobs@cipe.org; subject “EURPA-[YOUR Last Name]”. There is a two-page limit on writing samples. Submissions demonstrating writer's ability to synthesize information are preferred. Applications submitted without writing samples will not be considered.
Click here to see the previous post of this position: Program Assistant, Eurasia and Belarus, January 2010
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Website: CIPE
Title: Program Assistant
Location: Washington, DC
Compensation: Not Listed
Description:
This position is based in Washington, DC and will have the responsibility of working on the CIPE programs in Belarus and Central Asia with potential secondary responsibility to other regional and/or country initiatives and communications support. The position requires a dedicated Program Assistant to provide administrative, programmatic and communication support for the program.
Responsibilities:
- Correspond via e-mail and phone with program partners to coordinate program development and track program progression.
- Assist in writing, reviewing, editing and preparing quarterly narrative and financial reports, program proposals, articles, press releases and other documents for submission to donor agencies and CIPE internal and promotional use.
- Create and maintain a variety of program and correspondence files for the Eurasia department.
- Process invoices, vouchers, field office liquidations and other financial procedures.
- Develop and maintain systems for tracking project reports, approvals and payments.
- Handle international travel arrangements and local meeting logistics, as needed.
- Prepare routine correspondence and mailings.
- Perform clerical duties, as needed.
- Adhere to appropriate office procedures, CIPE, NED and USAID policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
•Bachelors degree or equivalent years of experience required
•1-2 years of administrative office experience
•Excellence in writing, reporting, and English composition.
•Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
•Ability to take initiative to manage multiple, detail oriented-tasks with limited supervision.
•Background in Eurasian (former Soviet Union) economic and political affairs and/or democracy development programs.
•Working knowledge of Eurasian (former Soviet Union) political, social, economic, and cultural environment. •Fluency in written and spoken Russian required.
•Minimum two years of administrative office experience.
•Computer knowledge, preferably Microsoft Office, Internet, Excel, and Power Point.
To Apply:
Please send a resume or CV, cover letter, writing sample and salary history to jobs@cipe.org; subject “EURPA-[YOUR Last Name]”. There is a two-page limit on writing samples. Submissions demonstrating writer's ability to synthesize information are preferred. Applications submitted without writing samples will not be considered.
Click here to see the previous post of this position: Program Assistant, Eurasia and Belarus, January 2010
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Monday, October 11, 2010
Program Manager - Abhkazia
Organization: World Vision
Website: WVI
Title: Program Manager - Abhkazia
Location: Abkhazia, Sukhumi, Georgia
Compensation: Not Listed
Description:
Qualifications:
To Apply: Apply here by October 25, 2010
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Website: WVI
Title: Program Manager - Abhkazia
Location: Abkhazia, Sukhumi, Georgia
Compensation: Not Listed
Description:
To provide overall
leadership and management to the Abkhazia Program of World Vision
Georgia through strategic planning, funding acquisition, design,
implementation, management, local capacity building and monitoring of
all program activities and strategies in order to ensure its integration
and coordination with other projects and departments. Serve as a
primary representative of the organization with local and international
stakeholders in Abkhazia.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Manage and coordinate, the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of all WVI projects in Abkhazia, including staff development and financial resources management.
* Ensure coordination of the Abkhazia program with other WVG departments.
* Represent World Vision to government ministries, UN agencies, major donors, and other INGOs.
* Ensure that projects maintain adequate funding through proposal writing and liaise with major donors.
* Maintain and development knowledge-management system, ensuring evaluation findings are adequately documented and integrated into operations
* Prepare narrative reports for major donors, and other stakeholders as required.
* Ensure the safety and security of staff and visitors, in accordance with the WV security manual and Abkhazia program security plan
* Organize and facilitate field visits for external management staff and donor representatives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Manage and coordinate, the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of all WVI projects in Abkhazia, including staff development and financial resources management.
* Ensure coordination of the Abkhazia program with other WVG departments.
* Represent World Vision to government ministries, UN agencies, major donors, and other INGOs.
* Ensure that projects maintain adequate funding through proposal writing and liaise with major donors.
* Maintain and development knowledge-management system, ensuring evaluation findings are adequately documented and integrated into operations
* Prepare narrative reports for major donors, and other stakeholders as required.
* Ensure the safety and security of staff and visitors, in accordance with the WV security manual and Abkhazia program security plan
* Organize and facilitate field visits for external management staff and donor representatives.
Qualifications:
* A university
degree in social sciences, economics, development or related field is
required. A master degree in a related field is preferred.
* At least 5 years of professional experience in project/program management, preferable in the field of micro-economic development.
* Requires good cross-cultural understanding and communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
* Must be able to communicate ideas within and outside of World Vision, with local government authorities, with major donors, other NGOs and UN agencies.
* Willing to travel extensively within Abkhazia and to/from Tbilisi.
* Familiarity with European Union grant regulations, Russian language skills strongly preferred.
* Requires good computer and writing skills. Fluency in English, spoken and written.
* Requires good cross-cultural understanding and communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
* Willing to travel extensively within Abkhazia and to/from Tbilisi.
* Honesty and strong commitment to WV principles.
* At least 5 years of professional experience in project/program management, preferable in the field of micro-economic development.
* Requires good cross-cultural understanding and communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
* Must be able to communicate ideas within and outside of World Vision, with local government authorities, with major donors, other NGOs and UN agencies.
* Willing to travel extensively within Abkhazia and to/from Tbilisi.
* Familiarity with European Union grant regulations, Russian language skills strongly preferred.
* Requires good computer and writing skills. Fluency in English, spoken and written.
* Requires good cross-cultural understanding and communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
* Willing to travel extensively within Abkhazia and to/from Tbilisi.
* Honesty and strong commitment to WV principles.
To Apply: Apply here by October 25, 2010
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Program Manager - Market Alliances Against Poverty
Organization: Mercy Corps
Website: Mercy Corps
Title: Program Manager - Market Alliances Against Poverty
Location: Marneuli or Tbilisi, Georgia
Compensation: Not Listed
Description:
The Program Manager (PM) has the supervisory responsibility for the Alliances KK Program and is responsible for management, vision and leadership of the program. The Alliances team will comprise intervention portfolio managers which are supported by technical advisors and support staff.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Vision, Leadership and Strategy
Commitment to Quality Program and Staff Development
Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation
Representation & Diplomacy
Fiscal, Compliance Management and Accountability
Organizational Learning
Accountability to Beneficiaries
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible for all international and national staff working under the Alliances program.
Qualifications:
BA/S in agriculture and/or agribusiness; MA/S in related field preferred.
Extensive experience in developing agricultural markets and value chains.
Demonstrated knowledge, experience and familiarity with the Making Markets Work for the Poor approach required.
Knowledge and experience in disaster risk reduction, gender and governance as transversal themes in market development projects.
Entrepreneurial spirit, adaptability and an ability to think creatively around market development problems.
Excellent communication skills.
Preference given to candidates with experience in the region.
Fluency in written and oral English required; preference given to candidates with local language skills.
To Apply: Apply here
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Website: Mercy Corps
Title: Program Manager - Market Alliances Against Poverty
Location: Marneuli or Tbilisi, Georgia
Compensation: Not Listed
Description:
The Program Manager (PM) has the supervisory responsibility for the Alliances KK Program and is responsible for management, vision and leadership of the program. The Alliances team will comprise intervention portfolio managers which are supported by technical advisors and support staff.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Vision, Leadership and Strategy
Commitment to Quality Program and Staff Development
Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation
Representation & Diplomacy
Fiscal, Compliance Management and Accountability
Organizational Learning
Accountability to Beneficiaries
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible for all international and national staff working under the Alliances program.
Qualifications:
BA/S in agriculture and/or agribusiness; MA/S in related field preferred.
Extensive experience in developing agricultural markets and value chains.
Demonstrated knowledge, experience and familiarity with the Making Markets Work for the Poor approach required.
Knowledge and experience in disaster risk reduction, gender and governance as transversal themes in market development projects.
Entrepreneurial spirit, adaptability and an ability to think creatively around market development problems.
Excellent communication skills.
Preference given to candidates with experience in the region.
Fluency in written and oral English required; preference given to candidates with local language skills.
To Apply: Apply here
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Sunday, October 10, 2010
Program Director - Russian Federation
Organization: World Vision
Website: WVI
Title: Program Director - Russian Federation
Location: Ingushetia, Russia
Compensation: Not Listed
Description:
Qualifications:
To Apply: Apply here by October 13, 2010
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Website: WVI
Title: Program Director - Russian Federation
Location: Ingushetia, Russia
Compensation: Not Listed
Description:
* Strategically lead, develop and direct the implementation of all aspects of World Vision Russian Federation Ministry as an effective member of the
Partnership in line with Twin Citizenship principles to ensure high
Ministry quality and high impact in the field; Be accountable for all of
aspects of WV’s work in the country.
* Ensure that WV’s ministry is directly contributing to the sustained well-being of children and the fulfillment of their rights within families and communities.
* Represent WV to all donors, project partners, other WV Partnership offices and divisions, local government, church representatives and non-governmental organizations serving according to given Power of Attorney.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership and Management of Zonal Office:
* Promote WV’s Vision, Mission, Core Values and key Partnership Standards and practices among staff and partners and ensure these are the foundation of the office strategy and work;
Ensure capable staff are available to implement office strategy and operational plans;
* Lead and manage the team to facilitate a high performance culture, open trustworthy relationships and integrity;
* Promote a culture of learning and development, employee engagement and good stewardship of human capital in the office;
* Ensure implementation and compliance to Partnership Performance Management Standards and Principles, while seeking to implement Performance Management guidelines; Champion the office and leadership team in the proper implementation of Performance Evaluations on annual basis for the whole organization;
* Support initiatives for staff care and well-being, both for international and local employees;
* Ensure excellent standards in the management of the human, financial, capital and technical resources of the organization, which includes inspiring and maintaining high standards of work and clear accountability to stakeholders;
* Visit projects frequently to encourage, build relationships, and support WV programs;
Ministry Performance:
* Ensure high ministry quality and impact with office achieving planned annual targets at all stages of the LEAP cycle on a sustainable basis;
* Ensure the highest standards of quality and accountability through compliance with World Vision policies and standards and international standards for emergency response, disaster mitigation, rehabilitation and development;
* Ensure all project proposals, reports, integrated audits, and ministry evaluations are reviewed at proper levels within the office and appropriate actions are implemented, to ensure impact, accountability, and compliance;
* Ensure measurable improvement in the well-being of children is achieved as evidenced by achieving targeted improvement in the Child Well-Being Outcomes.
* Ensure that a national monitoring & evaluation strategy based on technical and managerial indicators exists and is implemented;
* Ensure accountability for the implementation of effective ministry to all key stakeholders. Ensure a relevant, timely and accurate flow of management and operational reports according to program objectives and standards and to meet reporting standards of partners, the Regional and Partnership offices (as specified in the Covenant of Partnership) and local partners;
Advocacy and Representation
* Represent WV and build strategic alliances with the government of Russian Federation, the MEER office, donor agencies, WV Partnership, nongovernmental agencies, churches and media;
* Ensure development and implementation of an advocacy strategy for the context, promoting justice and challenging unfair structures that oppress those in need; Ensure WV is positioned as a leading NGO in promoting the well-being/ rights of children in Russian Federation;
* Strengthen awareness of WV’s program both within and external to the WV Partnership;
* Ensure that the WV brand is respected within the country and office operations nor staff harm it;
* Provide leadership, strategic direction and support to the team for developing and implementing excellent donor experience and acquisition of Ministry funds
* Identify new opportunities and forge alliances that lead to optimization of all resources;
Financial Management and Financial and Operational Audit Compliance
* Ensure efficient/ effective organizational practices resulting in acceptable financial/operational audit scores;
* Ensure action to resolve any audit findings in a timely manner; reporting same;
* Ensure timely and complete submission of financial reports;
* Ensure strong operational compliance through timeliness and completeness of program/project reports;
* Provide direction for integrating private and public funds to maximize results and respond to community needs in most effective and efficient way;
* Manage overall financial integrity of the program to WV Support Offices, donors, the government and other stakeholders;
* Provide overall strategic leadership and initiative for identifying and securing financial resources to support the program;
Safety and Security, Disaster Mitigation and Preparedness
* Develop and maintain capacity to respond to natural and man-made emergencies;
* Maintain, and regularly review security and safety plans and protocols (security manual, evacuation plan, Disaster Preparedness Plan, and risk assessments) and ensure understanding and compliance by all staff and visitors;
* Oversee relief efforts, as and when they arise and work in partnership with response teams. Build in-country relief response capacity to ensure adequate disaster management and response;
* Liaise with other international organizations to collect information about the security environment and, where appropriate, discuss joint responses to security threats;
* Ensure staff safety and orient staff to the management of potential risks related to operation within restricted religious context.
Compliance and Country Legal environment
* Ensure the office complies to local legal requirements and standards;
* In coordination with WVI legal and local representation. represent WVRF in legal matters/court actions as required
* Ensure and oversee proper mechanisms for Child Protection and other WVI Standards and Principles implementation;
* Ensure that the entity functions in a complementary, cohesive manner where the principles of twin citizenship guide the contribution made to the Partnership and the use of WV Partnership resources;
Spiritual Leadership
* Ensure that office leadership is capable to work in interfaith contexts and is familiar with World Vision’s commitments;
* Participate and lead regular devotional meetings;
* Ensure that WV’s ministry is directly contributing to the sustained well-being of children and the fulfillment of their rights within families and communities.
* Represent WV to all donors, project partners, other WV Partnership offices and divisions, local government, church representatives and non-governmental organizations serving according to given Power of Attorney.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership and Management of Zonal Office:
* Promote WV’s Vision, Mission, Core Values and key Partnership Standards and practices among staff and partners and ensure these are the foundation of the office strategy and work;
Ensure capable staff are available to implement office strategy and operational plans;
* Lead and manage the team to facilitate a high performance culture, open trustworthy relationships and integrity;
* Promote a culture of learning and development, employee engagement and good stewardship of human capital in the office;
* Ensure implementation and compliance to Partnership Performance Management Standards and Principles, while seeking to implement Performance Management guidelines; Champion the office and leadership team in the proper implementation of Performance Evaluations on annual basis for the whole organization;
* Support initiatives for staff care and well-being, both for international and local employees;
* Ensure excellent standards in the management of the human, financial, capital and technical resources of the organization, which includes inspiring and maintaining high standards of work and clear accountability to stakeholders;
* Visit projects frequently to encourage, build relationships, and support WV programs;
Ministry Performance:
* Ensure high ministry quality and impact with office achieving planned annual targets at all stages of the LEAP cycle on a sustainable basis;
* Ensure the highest standards of quality and accountability through compliance with World Vision policies and standards and international standards for emergency response, disaster mitigation, rehabilitation and development;
* Ensure all project proposals, reports, integrated audits, and ministry evaluations are reviewed at proper levels within the office and appropriate actions are implemented, to ensure impact, accountability, and compliance;
* Ensure measurable improvement in the well-being of children is achieved as evidenced by achieving targeted improvement in the Child Well-Being Outcomes.
* Ensure that a national monitoring & evaluation strategy based on technical and managerial indicators exists and is implemented;
* Ensure accountability for the implementation of effective ministry to all key stakeholders. Ensure a relevant, timely and accurate flow of management and operational reports according to program objectives and standards and to meet reporting standards of partners, the Regional and Partnership offices (as specified in the Covenant of Partnership) and local partners;
Advocacy and Representation
* Represent WV and build strategic alliances with the government of Russian Federation, the MEER office, donor agencies, WV Partnership, nongovernmental agencies, churches and media;
* Ensure development and implementation of an advocacy strategy for the context, promoting justice and challenging unfair structures that oppress those in need; Ensure WV is positioned as a leading NGO in promoting the well-being/ rights of children in Russian Federation;
* Strengthen awareness of WV’s program both within and external to the WV Partnership;
* Ensure that the WV brand is respected within the country and office operations nor staff harm it;
* Provide leadership, strategic direction and support to the team for developing and implementing excellent donor experience and acquisition of Ministry funds
* Identify new opportunities and forge alliances that lead to optimization of all resources;
Financial Management and Financial and Operational Audit Compliance
* Ensure efficient/ effective organizational practices resulting in acceptable financial/operational audit scores;
* Ensure action to resolve any audit findings in a timely manner; reporting same;
* Ensure timely and complete submission of financial reports;
* Ensure strong operational compliance through timeliness and completeness of program/project reports;
* Provide direction for integrating private and public funds to maximize results and respond to community needs in most effective and efficient way;
* Manage overall financial integrity of the program to WV Support Offices, donors, the government and other stakeholders;
* Provide overall strategic leadership and initiative for identifying and securing financial resources to support the program;
Safety and Security, Disaster Mitigation and Preparedness
* Develop and maintain capacity to respond to natural and man-made emergencies;
* Maintain, and regularly review security and safety plans and protocols (security manual, evacuation plan, Disaster Preparedness Plan, and risk assessments) and ensure understanding and compliance by all staff and visitors;
* Oversee relief efforts, as and when they arise and work in partnership with response teams. Build in-country relief response capacity to ensure adequate disaster management and response;
* Liaise with other international organizations to collect information about the security environment and, where appropriate, discuss joint responses to security threats;
* Ensure staff safety and orient staff to the management of potential risks related to operation within restricted religious context.
Compliance and Country Legal environment
* Ensure the office complies to local legal requirements and standards;
* In coordination with WVI legal and local representation. represent WVRF in legal matters/court actions as required
* Ensure and oversee proper mechanisms for Child Protection and other WVI Standards and Principles implementation;
* Ensure that the entity functions in a complementary, cohesive manner where the principles of twin citizenship guide the contribution made to the Partnership and the use of WV Partnership resources;
Spiritual Leadership
* Ensure that office leadership is capable to work in interfaith contexts and is familiar with World Vision’s commitments;
* Participate and lead regular devotional meetings;
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's
degree or equivalent experience in management or social sciences
(advanced degree is preferred);
* Proven leadership (people) and management skills;
* Proven visionary and strategy abilities
* Ability to work under pressure and make key decisions that impact the safety and wellbeing of WV staff
* Good knowledge of financial management and accounting principles
* Fluency in English
* Proven skills in negotiation and ability to handle multiple demands from many stakeholders (networking)
* Cross Cultural skills - Good understanding of country political, social-economic and cultural context; Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible world view, emotional maturity and physical stamina
* Significant management/leadership experience
* Experience in managing integrated Relief/Development and Advocacy programs
* Proven experience in overseeing large Government grants, major private donors and/or complex multi sectorial operations
* Strong team building and coaching experience
* Exposure to conflict and post-conflict contexts
* Proven leadership (people) and management skills;
* Proven visionary and strategy abilities
* Ability to work under pressure and make key decisions that impact the safety and wellbeing of WV staff
* Good knowledge of financial management and accounting principles
* Fluency in English
* Proven skills in negotiation and ability to handle multiple demands from many stakeholders (networking)
* Cross Cultural skills - Good understanding of country political, social-economic and cultural context; Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible world view, emotional maturity and physical stamina
* Significant management/leadership experience
* Experience in managing integrated Relief/Development and Advocacy programs
* Proven experience in overseeing large Government grants, major private donors and/or complex multi sectorial operations
* Strong team building and coaching experience
* Exposure to conflict and post-conflict contexts
To Apply: Apply here by October 13, 2010
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Sunday, October 3, 2010
Program Assistant, Asia/Eastern Europe
Organization: Population Services International
Website: PSI
Title: Program Assistant, Asia/Eastern Europe
Location: Washington, DC
Compensation: Not Listed
Description:
PSI seeks a Program Assistant (PA) to support program management functions in the Asia/Eastern Europe (EE) division. The PA will have wide-ranging responsibilities and work with PSI staff at all levels both in Washington and overseas. The position requires flexibility and willingness to assume varied duties and projects with an emphasis on administrative tasks for specific PSI platforms in Asia/EE. This position is based in Washington, D.C. and reports to the Program Managers and Regional Director for Asia/EE.
Responsibilities:
The PA is responsible for providing administrative support to the staff of the Asia /EE region, ensuring smooth and timely flow of work. Additionally, the Program Assistant duties may include some backstopping responsibilities for specific PSI platforms in Asia/EE.
Qualifications:
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Website: PSI
Title: Program Assistant, Asia/Eastern Europe
Location: Washington, DC
Compensation: Not Listed
Description:
PSI seeks a Program Assistant (PA) to support program management functions in the Asia/Eastern Europe (EE) division. The PA will have wide-ranging responsibilities and work with PSI staff at all levels both in Washington and overseas. The position requires flexibility and willingness to assume varied duties and projects with an emphasis on administrative tasks for specific PSI platforms in Asia/EE. This position is based in Washington, D.C. and reports to the Program Managers and Regional Director for Asia/EE.
Responsibilities:
The PA is responsible for providing administrative support to the staff of the Asia /EE region, ensuring smooth and timely flow of work. Additionally, the Program Assistant duties may include some backstopping responsibilities for specific PSI platforms in Asia/EE.
- Track and analyze budget and performance data
- Coordinate procurement and logistics of services and payments
- Assist in the review of contractual documents and/or program budgets
- Prepare and/or edit presentations, proposals, and reports for Asia/EE
- Assist with travel arrangements for Asia/EE staff including: helping to secure visas for urgent travel, making hotel reservations and airport pick-up for visitors to D.C.
- Advise capacity building, development, and strategic issues as necessary
- Collect, maintain and distribute information and reference materials for Asia/EE country programs
- Maintaining the existing departmental information management system of filing, classifying, and tracking country-specific documentation and design innovative ways to manage knowledge and information tracking needs, including compilation of selected metrics
- Research selected topics, particularly health, marketing, or communications topics for Asia/EE
- Supervise and direct work flow of Asia/EE intern
- Assist new business development by identifying new project and product opportunities, designing new projects and writing proposals
- Manage communications with overseas staff, administrative follow-up
- Fulfill other programmatic and administrative functions as required
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- At least 2 years experience working in a fast paced office environment
- Advanced computer skills (MS Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills with special attention to detail and timeliness
- Proficiency in a foreign language.
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Program Associate, EPD
Organization: IREX
Website: IREX
Title: Program Associate, EPD
Location: Washington, DC
Compensation: Not Listed
Description:
Qualifications:
To Apply: Apply here by October 15, 2010.
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Website: IREX
Title: Program Associate, EPD
Location: Washington, DC
Compensation: Not Listed
Description:
IREX seeks an entry-level program associate for
its Education Programs Division to provide support to international
education, basic education, and youth development programs in Eastern
Europe, Eurasia, and Asia.
- Provide administrative and logistical support to international education, basic education, and youth development programs.
- Coordinate and track small grants review, awards, payment, and reporting processes.
- Track a wide range of information and data, maintaining accuracy and completeness.
- Process and maintain financial records.
- Assist with proposal development.
- Experience with, and an interest in, international education and exchange, basic education development, community development, and/or youth development;
- Experience in project management and/or new business development preferred;
- International study, work, or living experience;
- An excellent team player coupled with the ability to work independently;
- Experience in and knowledge of Eastern Europe, Eurasia, or Asia preferred;
- Knowledge of relevant regional languages;
- Excellent communication and organizational skills;
- Excellent attention to detail; and
- Strong computer skills, including Excel.
To Apply: Apply here by October 15, 2010.
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Friday, October 1, 2010
Federal Govt:: Statistical Clerk (Bilingual Telephone Interviewer)
Organization:Department of Commerce - Bureau of the Census
Website: DoC
Title: Statistical Clerk (Bilingual Telephone Interviewer)
Location: Clark & Floyd Counties, IN
Compensation: $13.41 - $17.43 hourly
Description:
Qualifications:
You qualify at the grade 04 level if you meet the basic requirements and possess 52 weeks of general experience. General experience is defined as progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work
that indicates the ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Examples of other work include cashier, customer service positions, and trade positions where completing paperwork is a regular and recurring part of the job.
Education Substitution for general experience: Successful completion of two full years of study above the high school level in an accredited college, university or business, secretarial, or technical school may be substituted for the required general experience. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet the required experience qualifications. TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE CLOSING DATE.
Selective Factor: Applicants must be proficient in English and another language including, but not limited to, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Russian, or Vietnamese. Please specify on your application the language for which you are applying. An applicant must be able to converse, read, write and translate to and from English and another language. A work sample will be conducted to measure these proficiences. Applicants will be contacted to schedule this work sample.
To Apply: Apply here by December 31, 2010
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Website: DoC
Title: Statistical Clerk (Bilingual Telephone Interviewer)
Location: Clark & Floyd Counties, IN
Compensation: $13.41 - $17.43 hourly
Description:
This
position is located in the Jeffersonville Telephone Center (JTC), at the
National Processing Center (NPC), which has as its function telephone
interviewing activities. Incumbent interacts with respondents in English
and a second language; communicates orally and in writing in English
and a foreign language; performs telephone interviews for a wide variety
of surveys; receives extensive training on the assigned surveys,
interviewing techniques, and computer terminal operations techniques;
telephones respondents and explains the purpose of the survey or census
in order to gain cooperation; obtains and records the data on a
questionaire or computer; assures accurate and complete answers to all
questions insofar as possible; in addition to calling previously
interviewed households, the incumbent may conduct "cold contact"
interview; this involves dialing a number selected randomly by the
computer, gaining the cooperation of, and conducting the interview with
respondents who have had no advanced notice; contacts previous refusals
to persuade the individual to cooperate by providing a thorough
explanation of the confidentiality and uses of the survey data; may be
required to conduct telephone research activities to obtain current
status of address, location of sample person, occupant information, and
identification of respondent telephone numbers; and as required, reviews
information for completeness, edits or otherwise assists in clerical
processing and/or data entry.
Qualifications:
You qualify at the grade 04 level if you meet the basic requirements and possess 52 weeks of general experience. General experience is defined as progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work
that indicates the ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Examples of other work include cashier, customer service positions, and trade positions where completing paperwork is a regular and recurring part of the job.
Education Substitution for general experience: Successful completion of two full years of study above the high school level in an accredited college, university or business, secretarial, or technical school may be substituted for the required general experience. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet the required experience qualifications. TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE CLOSING DATE.
Selective Factor: Applicants must be proficient in English and another language including, but not limited to, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Russian, or Vietnamese. Please specify on your application the language for which you are applying. An applicant must be able to converse, read, write and translate to and from English and another language. A work sample will be conducted to measure these proficiences. Applicants will be contacted to schedule this work sample.
To Apply: Apply here by December 31, 2010
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TSF Director
Organization:AIDS Foundation East West
Website: AFEW
Title: TSF Director
Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Compensation: Not Listed
Description:
Please send your resume to:
Anke van Dam, Director of Programmes & Operations, AIDS Foundation East-West
(AFEW), anke_van_dam(at)afew.org
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Website: AFEW
Title: TSF Director
Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Compensation: Not Listed
Description:
The TSF EECA Director
will be responsible for the overall management of the TSF. Key
responsibilities will include:
responsibilities will include:
- Planning and implementation of TSF operations based on regional and country specificities, needs and priority areas;
- Promotion and marketing of TSF Services to potential clients and country partners;
- Oversight of the TSF budget and programme expenditure;
- Supervision of a well-designed, user-friendly and well-maintained database of consultants;
- Management and guidance of the TSF team (8 staff members);
- Ensuring the development and effective implementation of systems for assessing and monitoring the quality of technical support services;
- Planning and implementation of capacity development of country partners to manage technical assistance effectively;
- Planning and implement of effective support to Global Fund grantees;
- Ensuring collaboration with other technical support providers;
- Responsibility for meeting the reporting requirements, including financial and audit reporting.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing a business plan
- Advanced degree in a related field
- At least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably with regional or international
organisations in the area of AIDS and or development - Extensive management experience
- Working knowledge of the Eastern European and Central Asia region
- Good understanding of the HIV epidemic in the region
- Established contacts and networking in the region
- Experience and understanding of consultancy management and marketing
- High level interpersonal and negotiation skills and ability to lead a team.
Please send your resume to:
Anke van Dam, Director of Programmes & Operations, AIDS Foundation East-West
(AFEW), anke_van_dam(at)afew.org
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