Assistant Program Officer, Russia

Organization:  International Republican Institute

Website:  IRI

Title: Assistant Program Officer, Russia

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
The Assistant Program Officer for Russia assists the Program Officers and Regional Director with the daily operations of the program.

This includes:

1. Monitoring and reporting on political developments in the Russia.


2. Assist senior staff with design and development of Russia programs.


3. In cooperation with IRIs Moscow, helping to conduct programs such as training seminars, conferences, and election observations.


4. Managing program budgets to ensure that expenditures remain within budget allocations, reporting requirements are met, and activities comply with all applicable USAID and other donor regulations.


5. Preparing grant proposals, budgets, quarterly reports and program evaluations.


6. Other duties, as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

1. Bachelors degree in political science, international relations or related field and 2-3 years political or related experience, or equivalent combination.


2. Working knowledge of politics, economics, history and culture of the Europe/Asia regions.


3. Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English and Russian.


4. Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and as a member of a team to coordinate and/or lead the efforts to effectively meet regional needs.


5. Ability to make sound decisions in a timely manner.


6. Willingness to travel.

 

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