Russian Opportunities

Fellowship: NYU

2011-12-11T16:35:00.000-05:00

The Department of Russian & Slavic Studies at NewYork University announces a new funding opportunity for students in theInterdisciplinary Master’s Degree program, a fellowship that will providesignificant support for highly qualified MA students. All admitted applicantswill automatically be considered for this award. Details about the fellowshipand donor will be announced shortly. For now, we hope that you will informstudents of this new avenue of financial support for those interested instudying Russia.

NYU’s interdisciplinary MA program provides access toRussia-related courses in departments across the university. In addition to thedepartmental curriculum’s particular strengths in literature, history, andfilm, the course of study can encompass a wide range of fields, from music andanthropology to linguistics and performance studies. With its focus oninterdisciplinarity and comparative methodologies, the program can serve asexcellent preparation for graduate study at the PhD level. It also provides athorough grounding in the Russia field for terminal MA students who choose topursue a career in this area.

For more information, please contact:

Anne Lounsbery at (212) 763-3341

Human and institutional capacity development manager

2011-08-11T12:00:00.004-04:00

Organization: Chemonics International

Website: Chemonics

Title: Human and institutional capacity development manager

Location: Kyrgyzstan

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
Chemonics seeks a human and institutional capacity development (HICD) manager for the anticipated USAID Economic Policy Reform project in Kyrgyzstan, which aims to improve the macro- and microeconomic environment to support the growth of the economy and increase human and institutional capacity development of selected government agencies and private-sector organizations. The project will build capacity to develop strategic economic policy reforms, analyze approaches to reform, and implement reforms effectively. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. The HICD manager will assist with project management, including grants and subcontracts, and will work with public- and private-sector organizations to build capacity in financial and information systems management, human resources, and communication systems.

Qualifications:

Advanced degree in economics, finance, or other relevant field
Eight years experience in institutional capacity development using the HICD or related models
Familiarity with the HICD model, including modern financial management, human resources, information systems management, and communications strategies
Demonstrated experience managing grants and subcontracts on USAID-funded projects
Proven experience assessing, consulting on, and improving the capacity of public- and private-sector organizations in a developing context
Demonstrated success in creating and implementing management and capacity building solutions, and achieving measurable results in development projects
Central Asia experience preferred
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Fluency in English; proficiency in Russian strongly preferred

To Apply:
Send electronic submissions to KyrgyzstanCOP@chemonics.com by August 27, 2011. Please submit a cover letter and CV. Please place "HICD manager" in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please.

Finalists will be contacted.

Tajikistan TSEP Agriculture Value Chain Internship

2011-08-11T12:00:00.003-04:00

Organization: Mercy Corps

Website: Mercy Corps

Title: Agriculture Value Chain Intern

Location: Shaartuz, Tajikistan

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
The intern will be responsible for helping to implement and monitor the agricultural value chain component of the Tajikistan Stability Enhancement Program (TSEP). The program is developing high impact value chains in each of its three operating areas (Garm, Shaartuz and Khujand). The program is building the capacity of farmers, producer groups and other value chain actors through technical support, targeted vouchers or small grants and development of improved market linkages and market based service provision for small hold farmers. The program is improving links within the value chain through agricultural fairs and improved access to financial services.

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree preferred (complete or in progress) in an Agriculture or Business-related field
Knowledge of agricultural value chain theory and its application
Knowledge and experience with surveying and data collection, quantitative and qualitative analysis and related statistical procedures
Experience with MIS/GIS systems helpful
Experience with the development of agricultural enterprises (preferred)
Experience living in a developing country
Knowledge of Russian, Tajik, Farsi or Uzbek would be helpful but is not required

To Apply: Apply here

Europe and Eurasia archivist intern

2011-08-11T12:00:00.002-04:00

Organization: Chemonics International

Website: Chemonics

Title: Europe and Eurasia archivist intern

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
Chemonics seeks an archivist intern to support information management within our Europe and Eurasia division. The position is part-time and requires 20 hours per week, starting in September 2011. We seek individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Responsibilities include: organize and manage all hard copy and electronic project records following project closeout, classify and document project file archives, and support international project management and proposal development activities.

Qualifications:

Must be enrolled in an academic program to obtain an undergraduate degree
Minimum one year of administrative experience preferred
Demonstrated experience with data entry, filing, and record maintenance
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to work both independently and in a team setting
Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Advanced understanding of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

To Apply:
Send electronic submissions to EEArchiving@chemonics.com by August 25, 2011. No telephone inquiries, please.

Finalists will be contacted.

Analyst, South Caucasus

2011-07-24T12:00:00.003-04:00

Organization: International Crisis Group

Website: ICC

Title: Analyst, South Caucasus

Location: South Caucasus, TBD

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
The successful candidate will be responsible to research and produce reports on security, political, governance, human rights and social issues related to Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and the wider South Caucasus region.
Responsibilities:

Conducting extensive field research and providing analysis on prevailing security, social, legal, governance and political issues.
Proposing policy initiatives for governmental, intergovernmental, political, and nongovernmental stakeholders to address and resolve sources of conflict.
Preparing detailed reports and briefing papers setting out relevant research findings and policy recommendations.

Qualifications:

Deep knowledge of the South Caucasus region and extensive contacts in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia with governmental and non governmental officials, media, and academia;
5+ years of professional experience in conflict analysis, journalism, NGO, IGO, or government work related to Azerbaijan/Armenia.
Excellent writing and analytical skills, good in summarizing fast amounts of written material.
Fluency (including a high standard of English language writing ability) in English, Russian and knowledge of local languages;
Masters degree in international relations, human rights, political science, sociology or similar.

To Apply:
Applications should be submitted in English and include a CV, cover letter, and contact details of at least 3 referees. In the cover letter (of no more than two pages in length) the candidate should briefly propose his or her own ideas on themes for one or two future Crisis Group reports or shorter briefing papers on Armenia, Azerbaijan and the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and the wider Caucasus region issues. Please refer to Crisis Group's website for previous reports and briefing papers: http://www.crisisgroup.org.

Please send applications by email to open.positions@crisisgroup.org , including "Analyst, South Caucasus" in the subject line by 15 August 2011.

Unfortunately, due to the large number of applications that we receive we may not be able to respond to each individual candidate. Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted after the week of 15 August, 2011. No phone calls please.

Apricot Export Board Consultant

2011-07-24T12:00:00.002-04:00

Organization: ACDI/VOCA

Website: ACDI/VOCA

Title: Apricot Export Board Consultant

Location: Tajikistan

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
We are currently seeking an Apricot Export Board Consultant for an ongoing, multiyear, USAID-funded program in Tajikistan. Possible start date for the position is August 2011 and any final candidates will be subject to approval by USAID. The program provides technical assistance, training, equipment and inputs, and will facilitate access to finance and support services to assist the development of the agricultural sector of Tajikistan. The consultant will provide facilitation and strategic planning toward the establishment of an apricot export board by working with a self-selected group of committed apricot exporters. The consultant will, in conjunction with project staff, create an apricot industry board development program.
Responsibilities:

Correspond through project staff with participants to gather needed data in order to prepare for work in-country.
Develop a strategic plan, including a supporting budget, for the creation of an industry export association.
Meet individually with self-selected processors to show a preliminary export association strategic plan.
Facilitate a stakeholder meeting where the issues identified in the individual meetings will be discussed by the group (less than 20 large exporters) and present the association creation plan.
Oversee all aspects of the creation of the organization after the strategic plan is discussed/adapted/updated by members.

Additional responsibilities - Prepare a road map/work plan for further activities including:

New market development and increases in high quality market share
Quality improvement along the whole value chain
Advocacy
Cooperation/joint activities between exporters, processors, and producers
Public relations and advertising

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required; master's degree strongly preferred.
Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in the exporting and marketing of commodities, and the development of industry level commodity groups and boards, is required.
Demonstrated comfort with large processing businesses with an eye to open new export markets (Europe, Middle East, former Soviet preferably).
Fluency in English is required.

To Apply: Apply here

Gender Based Violence Coordinator

2011-07-15T12:00:00.000-04:00

Organization: International Rescue Committee

Website: IRC

Title: Gender Based Violence Coordinator

Location: Grozny, Russia

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
The position is a key to providing specific and unique technical capacity building to IRC’s two local partners (1 NGO partner and 1 government Center), as well as to IRC staff. The focus of the position will be in providing the training and systems development of the Center to start a referral hotline for the community.
The GBV Coordinator reports to the Country Director.
Responsibilities
Pre-Visit:

Review GBV proposal and quarterly reports
Develop, in consultation with the IRC NC program team, a detailed workplan for the visit

Visit:

Facilitate training for Center staff involved in operating the referral hotline;
In collaboration with the Center, review and finalize the hotline operating manual, including referral points, information for survivors and problem mitigation strategies;
Provide technical support to local partners in preparing GBV awareness promotion materials according to the developed strategy;

Post-Visit:

The consultant will prepare a final report summarizing a visit and outlining recommendations.

Qualifications:

6 years program management experience in the field of gender-based violence in conflict-affected areas or related area of programming
MA/S or equivalent in social work, social sciences, public health, community health, or related field
Demonstrated experience with capacity building and training
Good interpersonal and team building skills
Ability to live and work under pressure in an unstable security environment with previous experience in CIS countries, preferably Northern Caucasus or Russian Federation preferred
Strong negotiation skills essential with experience in conflict resolution desirable
Experience of working with local stakeholders
Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Russian is preferred

To Apply: Apply here

Advocacy Director, Head of Russia/Ukraine Programs

2011-07-14T12:00:00.000-04:00

Organization: Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids

Website: CTFK

Title: Advocacy Director, Head of Russia/Ukraine Programs

Location: Moscow, Russia

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
This position is based in Moscow and open to citizens of the Russian Federation. The Advocacy Director is responsible for developing and leading advocacy and lobbying strategies for CTFK priority initiatives in Russia. This includes conducting and/or coordinating necessary power- and opportunity mapping, identifying and coordinating partners and allies to advocate and lobby for TC policies, and collaborating with BI Partners, contractors, and grantees to insure synergy on all program activities. The Advocacy Director
will coordinate the work of CTFK’s in-country team to insure compliance with and periodic revision of work plans, and to identify new program opportunities and strategic partners. The Advocacy Director will work closely with the Head of Russia/Ukraine Programs in Washington DC to develop annual and long-term strategic plans.

Qualifications:
• A minimum of 7-10 years work experience in advocacy, public policy, media, public health, or other related field.
• High level of familiarity with the policymaking process in Russia.
• High level of familiarity with Russian civil society, including NGOs, domestic and international charitable organizations, trade and business associations, etc.
• Master’s degree or Russian equivalent in public policy, public health, or other related field.
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to balance and prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to maintain open channels of communications and coordinate with multiple partners sharing the same or similar goals.
• Experience working at the international level and in cross-cultural settings.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and public speaking skills.
• High level of proficiency in spoken and written English, and
• Ability to travel within Russia and internationally.

To Apply:
To apply for this position, please email a cover letter, including salary history, and attach
your resume to: jobs@tobaccofreekids.org. Please reference the position code ADR08 in the
subject line of your email. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

Program Associate, Europe and Eurasia

2011-07-10T12:00:00.005-04:00

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, 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. A Bachelors degree is required.

To Apply: Apply here by August 27, 2011.

Internal Control Manager

2011-07-10T12:00:00.003-04:00

Organization: FINCA International

Website: FINCA

Title: Internal Control Manager

Location: Samara, Russia

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
FINCA International is currently looking for an Internal Control Manager, Russia, to be based in Samara. The Internal Control Manager will manage a team of professionals; partner with regional and Company level management, and, serve as a member of FINCA team, and will report to the Chief Executive Officer (functional and administrative), and to the Regional Internal Control Manager (functional and technical). In conjunction with FINCA Eurasia Internal Control Manager, the Internal Control Manager will assist company’s management in creation and maintaining of internal control environment that supports the Company in pursuing its mission with a minimum of risk and a maximum of efficiency. The Internal Control Manager will assist company’s management in improving the overall performance and activities of the Company and in making decisions on the issues of risk identification and analysis. Working with the framework of FINCA regulation and in coordination with corporate functional heads, the Internal Control Manager will manage and monitor control activities and recommend corrective actions.

Qualifications:
- University Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Management or equivalent education.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in best-practice internal control management such as internal audit, independent audit, compliance, risk management.
- Minimum 1 year experience in a supervisory role.
- Outstanding interpersonal, communication and training skills.
- Strong business management and negotiating skills.
- Excellent technical report writing skills and computer literacy.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Fluency in Russian and English.

To Apply: Apply here

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

2011-07-10T12:00:00.002-04:00

Organization: FINCA International

Website: FINCA

Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Baku, Azerbaijan

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
FINCA International is currently looking for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for FINCA Azerbaijan, based in Baku. The CFO is directly responsible for managing all finance and accounting activities of FINCA Azerbaijan, and supervises its entire finance staff. S/he will ensure that the finance activities will support FINCA Azerbaijan in pursuing its mission with a minimum of risk and a maximum of efficiency. As a member of the Management Team/Board, s/he shares responsibility for the overall performance and activities of FINCA Azerbaijan, and participates in making decisions on material issues.

Qualifications:
- Degree in Accounting with CPA/ACCA or Chartered Accountancy equivalent required, Master’s Degree is preferred,
- Minimum experience of 5 years,
- International experience desirable, exposure working in the region an asset,
- Extensive experience in best-practice financial management of a company, desirably a bank or other regulated financial institution, experience working for the big 4 audit firms an asset,
- Financial analysis-long/med/short term financial planning,
- Experience working with US GAAP or IAS,
- Demonstrated abilities in budget preparation and management and general ledger management,
- Treasury management,
- Thorough understanding of operational risk of a financial institution,
- Proficient in MS Office suite, good understanding of IT issues and the role and possibilities of IT in financial management, familiarity with implementing and working with complex integrated management information and accounting systems (including database management),
- Fluency in English and Russian required, Azeri is desirable.

To Apply: Apply here

Regional FLEXCUBE Support Officer - Eurasia

2011-07-10T12:00:00.001-04:00

Organization: FINCA International

Website: FINCA

Title: Regional FLEXCUBE Support Officer - Eurasia

Location: Georgia

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:

FINCA is currently looking for a Regional FLEXCUBE SupportOfficer (RFSO) - Eurasia, to be based in Georgia. As an important part ofthe strategic transformation program FINCA implements the unified retail corebanking application - Oracle FLEXCUBE Retail in all affiliates. A Regional ITteam is currently being formed to provide Oracle FLEXCUBE Retail implementationas well as further support for FINCA’s affiliates in Eurasia (Armenia,Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan). The RFSOis an integral part of the regional IT team.

The RFSO performs daily maintenance activities to secure required service level of Oracle FLEXCUBE instances within the Eurasia’s regional network of FINCA affiliates, and reports to the Senior Regional FLEXCUBE Administrator. The RFSO is responsible for:

-Ad-hoc analysis of issues reported by affiliates’ help-desks,
- Testing of updates and corrections to core banking application software;
- Deployment and documenting of patches, scripts, fixes and updates to the application;

- Performing daily operations: day and period closure procedures, backups etc;
- Monitoring of core banking application production and supporting environments.

Qualifications:
- Strong commitment with the social mission of FINCA.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in technical or economic sciences;
- Over 3 years of experience in software applications support;
- Over 3 years of experience in PL/SQL;
- Experience of work in banking area desired;
- Good knowledge in relational databases;
- Basic knowledge in Unix/Linux family operation systems;
- Good knowledge of Oracle database desired;
- Good knowledge in Windows and Unix/Linux family operation systems desired;
- Knowledge of incident and problem management processes desired;
- Experience of work in help desk teams desired.
- Technical writing and documentation skills;
- Fluent English and Russian.

To Apply: Apply here

Program Coordinator - Eurasia Program

2011-07-07T12:00:00.000-04:00

Organization: Social Science Research Council

Website: SSRC

Title: Program Coordinator - Eurasia Program

Location: New York, NY

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
The Program Coordinator will work on several projects of the program, including the Eurasia Program’s annual fellowships and grants program, which is sponsored by the Department of State, Bureau of Intelligence and Research, Office of Outreach Title VIII Program for Research and Training on Eastern Europe and Eurasia (Independent States of the Former Soviet Union). Activities will include workshops, seminars and other field-building activities. Current thematic areas of focus include: public health, entrepreneurship, and youth. The Program Coordinator will also participate actively in developing new projects in the Caucasus and Central Asia, thematic issues such as Higher Education reform in Eurasia, and contribute to work in the area of international research ethics. S/he will work closely with the Program Director and other Eurasia Program Staff on all these initiatives.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in the humanities or social sciences, and significant knowledge of and interest in one or more countries of Eurasia. Outstanding candidates with a clear background on the region will also be considered.
Proficiency in Russian and/or another language of the region is preferred.
Preference will be given to individuals with at least two years of professional experience in an NGO, international organization, university setting or related position.
Proficiency in MS Office (including Word, Excel, Outlook), database management and web based applications is expected.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize daily activities to meet competing deadlines.
Applicants should have a strong commitment to the development of Eurasian Studies, and the ability to travel internationally.
Knowledge of basic measurement and evaluation tools, and or training in quantitative methodology is preferred.

To Apply:
Please send resume and cover letter to: applications@ssrc.org. Indicate “Eurasia Program Coordinator” in the subject line.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants who apply on or before July 20th will definitely be considered. People from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Federal Govt: Academic Specialist (RUSSIAN)

2011-07-06T12:00:00.000-04:00

Organization: Department Of The Army - Army Training and Doctrine Command

Website: Army

Title: Academic Specialist (RUSSIAN)

Location: Fayetteville, NC

Compensation: $38,153 to $85,483 annually, plus federal benefits

Description:

Serves as academic support for the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center Language Training Detachment (LTD) under Continuing Education (CE). Responsible for coordinating and improving the LTD's language education environment. Evaluates language program effectiveness through classroom observation. Advises the LTD management on all matters related to foreign language acquisition. Designs and conducts training workshops for faculty development. Assists faculty in curriculum development and foreign language testing. Provides an evaluation of all foreign language materials and software. Counsels students to identify strengths and weaknesses and provide an individual learning methodology to each. Assists LTD site director in resolving academic issues. Provides quality control for language teaching material. Serves as a point of contact for academic support groups at other LTD sites.

Qualifications:

POSITIONS WILL BE FILLED AT ONE OF FOUR RANKS: Assistant Instructor (indicated as level 01), Instructor (indicated as level 02), Senior Instructor (indicated as level 03), and Assistant Professor (indicated as level 04). Qualifications for each rank may be found at https://cpolrhp.cpol.army.mil/west/employment/HowtoApplyforLanguageTeachingPositions/HowtoApplyforLanguageTeachingPositions.htm

If selected, applicant must pass a language proficiency test.

LANGUAGE EVALUATION: The minimum English proficiency is a Level 2 and the minimum proficiency for the language to be taught is a Level 3 in speaking and writing as defined in the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) level descriptions, which are posted in the DLI catalog at http://www.govtilr.org Failure of any portion of the language tests will disqualify applicants for a period of 6 months. Applicants may re-apply after the 6 month period. Retesting is allowed only once.

To Apply: Apply here by October 26, 2011.

Channel Finance Admin - 604551

2011-07-02T12:00:00.000-04:00

Organization: Intel

Website: Intel

Title: Channel Finance Admin - 604551

Location: Nizhny Novgorod, Russia

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
Job Description: In this position, you will be playing a role in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Disti Finance team. You will work with customers in Russia/CIS/Central Easter Europe and team members in Nizhny Novgorod and Swindon, England. Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Ensuring that all sales and inventory reports submitted by distributors are received within Service Level Agreement (SLA) and reported cleanly into Intel systems; Provides resolution and response to customer issues relating to distributor reporting, product and end-customer matching; Supports distributor programs calculation/execution; Escalates complex distribution reporting issue to the analyst, participation in ad-hoc analytical and tactical projects; Perform various administrative and project-related activities in support of an individual or group varying in size.

Qualifications:
You must possess a Finance degree and/or relevant business experience. Additional qualifications include:
- Ability to work with and analyze large amounts of data effectively
- Ability to balance customer requirements with internal policies and procedures
- Customer orientation combined with excellent communication skills
- Time management and ability to prioritize tasks
- Ability to deal with ambiguity
- Action orientated
- Ability to identify and deal with roadblocks, making decisions in scope
- Ability to collaborate well with others to achieve results
- A good team player
- Good Excel* skills
- Fluency in Russian and English

To Apply: Apply here

Communications Officer

2011-06-29T12:00:00.002-04:00

Organization: Eurasia Foundation

Website: EF

Title: Communications Officer

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
The Communications Officer will split his/her time between EF and US Russia Civil Society Partnership Program (CSPP). He/she develops print and electronic publications, drafts press releases, manages the EF website, supports event planning and execution, and promotes knowledge sharing and internal communications throughout the EF Network. Under the CSPP program he/she will create a website necessary to track information for annual conferences and relevant information; He/she will be responsible for updating content on the CSPP website, publishing a bi-month newsletter and producing outreach materials.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required; Master's degree is preferred

Minimum 5 years relevant experience required, including developing original website content. Superior writing and editing skills required. Ability to manage multiple projects and successfully meet deadlines while quickly producing high quality work is essential. Publications, production and vendor management skills are required. Familiarity with email marketing platforms such as Emma desirable.

Content management software, preferably Drupal; Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat); advanced MS Office.

Fluency in Russian required.

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

Program Coordinator

2011-06-29T12:00:00.001-04:00

Organization: Eurasia Foundation

Website: EF

Title: Program Coordinator

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
Under the supervision of the Senior Program Manager for the U.S.-Russia Civil Society Partnership Program (CSPP), the Program Coordinator will assist in managing the program. He/she will support the Steering Committee and working group activities, conduct outreach to American grantees, and coordinate the efforts of EF staff in convening the annual Civil Society Summits and supporting EF’s fundraising efforts for CSPP.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in international relations, NIS studies or related field; Master’s degree preferred.

A minimum of 3 years program management experience. Work experience in the NIS desired. Combination of education and years of experience acceptable. Ability to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines while quickly producing high quality work is essential. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. Advanced MS Office and database experience required.

Native fluency in English required. Strong speaking and reading ability in Russian desired.

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

Deputy Chief of Party, Armenia

2011-06-23T12:00:00.002-04:00

Organization: Counterpart International

Website: Counterpart

Title: Deputy Chief of Party, Armenia

Location: Armenia

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
With direction from the Chief of Party and in close collaboration with designated Counterpart HQ staff the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight and coordination of the four-year Civil Society and Local Government Support (CSLGS) Program in Armenia funded by USAID. S/he will support the COP in the overall project management activities and will engage with program management staff as it relates to making important decisions on program related activities. In close coordination with the COP s/he will work with USAID in Armenia to keep the donor engaged and informed about program developments, will actively engage in program revisions and work planning, and will ensure executive-level engagement from Counterpart HQ on all aspects of the Armenia program. Supported by the administrative and technical staff at HQ and in Armenia, the DCOP will be responsible for ensuring that program is delivering according to work plan, and spending according to budget. The DCOP will maintain and manage relationships with key international and local program partners, ensure effective communication among all program stakeholders. S/he will be responsible for development and review of CSLGS program and outreach materials and will ensure effective integration and input of the Outreach & Communication and Monitoring & Evaluation into program activities. S/he will also coordinate with the Director of Finance and Administration to provide oversight of the grants program, and to ensure that the grants are being optimally used to support and achieve program activities and achievements.

Qualifications:

At least eight years experience working in international development, including at least 4 years in senior management positions on USAID funded development programs (preferably in civil society, policy, government strengthening, etc.)
A Master’s Degree in International Development, Organizational Development, Public Administration or a similar field;
Demonstrated track record of responsible management, problem solving, and proactive management skills;
Demonstrated ability to manage partners (other organizations as sub-contractors or sub-grantees, or through institutional partnerships);
Ability to communicate to create consensus and find common solutions;
Excellent coordination, reporting and planning skills;
Ability to set priorities and manage time effectively;
Ability to work under pressure, both independently and as an effective team member;
Analytical and problem-solving ability;
Proven ability to mentor and build staff skills;
Ability to maintain professional decorum in a fast-paced environment, with tight deadlines;
Fluency in English (writing and speaking). Armenian language skills highly desirable;
Computer skills to include Internet, MS Word, MS Excel, and (preferably) MS Project.

To Apply: Apply here

Chief Information Officer, Global Libraries

2011-06-23T12:00:00.001-04:00

Organization: IREX

Website: IREX

Title: Chief Information Officer, Global Libraries

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
IREX seeks a uniquely qualified candidate for the positionof Chief Information Officer for the Bibliomist program in Ukraine. The Bibliomist CIO will provide leadership andstrategic guidance on all technology issues to the Bibliomist team and theUkrainian library community. He or she will participate in debates and thinkingon the global stage about how to best ensure public access to information,while tailoring international best practices in IT management to Ukraine’sblossoming library system. His/her services will be solicited on a full-timebasis to lead a team of professionals that will be responsible for thetechnology aspects of the Bibliomist program.

Qualifications:

Higher education in IT related disciplines;
Minimum three years experience in a management capacity in internationalassistance projects;
Demonstrate strategic approach to problem-solving evidenced by writtenpolicy papers, workplans, lessons learned documents;
Knowledge of collaborative online tools such as wikis, forums, blogs, andsocial networking websites and of best practices in using online tools fordevelopment;
Experience in web design, website administration and/or management of webdesign projects;
Experience with designing and programming mobile apps preferable;
Knowledge of information security concepts;
Demonstrated verbal and writtencommunication skills;
Must be skilled at handlingmultiple tasks and able to adhere to tight deadlines;
Living experience in Eurasiapreferred;
Strong Russian or Ukrainian preferred.

To Apply: Apply here

Associate, Global Partnerships (Eurasia)

2011-06-23T12:00:00.000-04:00

Organization: Americares

Website: Americares

Title: Associate, Global Partnerships (Eurasia)

Location: Stamford, CT

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
The Associate assists in maintaining and developing Partner relationships with AmeriCares partner organizations. This position is responsible for maintaining program records of historical partner information, current activities, and up-to-date partner information. Associates ensure that required reporting materials are sent to and received from international partners and solicit additional feedback on shipments and needs. Associates also provide administrative support to Partnership Directors and assist with research activities. This research includes gaining insight into local health and regulatory issues as well as understanding the activities of other organizations involved in the health arena locally.

Partner Communication and Information Collection:

Ensure regular (daily/weekly/monthly) communication and interaction with partners to provide information from AmeriCares (e.g., upcoming shipments, products available for donation) and collect information/reporting (e.g., signed manifests, distribution reporting),
 Develop and maintain a shared understanding of partnership expectations with each partner, including nature and volume of product donations, impact on partner organization of product donations, AmeriCares policies and standards, partner capabilities
Provide effective support of data capture and collection; organization and presentation of information; and standardized reporting to effectively and efficiently manage AmeriCares medical donation partnerships;
Prepare reports and analysis of partner feedback, including distribution analysis

Administrative Support:

Provide administrative support including handling business correspondence, meetings preparation, database and file management, travel arrangements, etc.;
Actively participate in department task forces as well as serve as on rotation schedule as meeting chair and minute taker

Partner Advocacy/Internal Networking:

Prepare and disseminate reports regarding partner activities to internal and external constituents including Resource Integration, Operations, Communications and Development;
Assist the regional Director with the preparation of new partner applications and moving applications through the approval process.
Work with Operations team, as needed, to ensure shipping information for Partners is up to date and track shipments to Partners

Research:

Conduct research on health and regulatory issues in countries/region of responsibility in order to inform the development of partnership, country and regional plans;
Research activities of national Ministries of Health as well as other NGOs actively engaged in health issues in region of responsibility, in order to frame issues/opportunities

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with concentration in a relevant field including, but not limited to, international relations, global health, political science, international economics, pre-med, etc.;
Must have prior office/administrative experience (minimum 1-2 years): handling business correspondence, meeting preparation, database and file management;
Must demonstrate initiative and follow-through, have a strong ability to multitask and prioritize, and be detail oriented in a dead-line driven environment;
Demonstrated ability to work across cultures and language barriers. Experience abroad preferred. Regional knowledge of Eurasia a plus (Afghanistan, Armenia, Kosovo, Romania, Uzbekistan);
Demonstrated interest in humanitarian aid, global health and/or emergency response;
Russian language skills a plus;
Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel);
Strong organization skills and attention to detail and the ability to multi-task;
Excellent interpersonal skills and strong communications skills; curiosity to understand partners’ interests, commitment , energy to advocate for partner with internal and external constituents;
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team, with balanced focus on personal accountability and team goals;
Flexibility to travel;
Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

To Apply:
Send cover letter, résumé and salary requirements via e-mail to:

Opportunities@AmeriCares.org [Please use ACAGPEin the subject line]

Attn: Human Resources
AmeriCares
88 Hamilton Avenue
Stamford, CT 06902

Federal Govt: Administrative Specialist

2011-06-20T12:00:00.000-04:00

Organization:Department of Commerce - International Trade Administration

Website: DoC

Title: Administrative Specialist

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: $42,209 to $60,765 annually, plus federal benefits

Description:
This position is located in the Office of Europe, Market Access & Compliance, International Trade Administration. The incumbent will serve as administrative assistant with responsibilities for supporting the DAS for Europe and working with support staff in the Offices of European Country Affairs; EU; and Russian, Ukraine, and Eurasia to ensure that the organizations administrative needs are managed in a timely manner.

The incumbent will review and edit all documents requiring the Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) of Europe's signature. He/She will also coordinate all tasking in the front office; coordinate the DAS' daily calendar; oversee all trip planning and preparations; conducting research on topical issues related to the DAS' agenda; assist in the drafting of DAS speeches and other forms of correspondence. Provides guidance and instructions to subordinate offices on preparation of correspondence, reporting, requirements, or other administrative procedures.

Qualifications:
You must possess 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level or equivalent band with difficulty and responsibility that has equipped you with the necessary knowledge skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

For the GS-7: One year of specialized experience at the GS-6 or equivalent band is defined as experience in effective writing, reviewing, and editing various documents and conducting research on issues of trade policy; experience with government procurement processes and government-issued credit cards; experience setting priorities, meeting tight deadlines, and working effectively with management.

For the GS-8: One year of specialized experience at the GS-7 or equivalent band is defined as experience in effective writing, reviewing, and editing various documents and conducting research on issues of international trade policy; experience with government procurement processes and government-issued credit cards; experience setting priorities, meeting tight deadlines, and working effectively with senior level management.

To Apply: Apply here

Senior Technical Specialist, Entrepreneurship

2011-06-18T12:00:00.008-04:00

Organization: International Youth Foundation

Website: IYF

Title: Senior Technical Specialist, Entrepreneurship

Location: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
The Senior Technical Specialist will provide oversight and technical input into the design and implementation of the Generation Unlimited program in the Kyrgyz Republic. This includes workforce skills and entrepreneurship skills development activities including activity design and implementation; identification of skills development needs and priorities; development of training plans, curriculum and training programs; delivery of training to subpartners and beneficiaries; and identification of additional technical specialists as needed. The Senior Technical Specialist will be based in Bishkek and be responsible for technical program implementation and monitoring on a full-time basis.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide technical input into the design and implementation of the program, and monitoring and evaluation plan, leading coordination with and amongst staff and partners.
Assist Country Director in monitoring project quality.
Scan/monitor existing institutional programs (Ministry, USAID, NGO, University, and Private Sector), intellectual property and partners to leverage existing activities, identify gaps projects could fill, avoid duplication, and maximize synergies.
Review M&E data and reporting, track project performance and identify best practices.
Identify areas for evaluation and learning activities, as well as learning events of importance to broader stakeholder community.
Conduct project monitoring site visits and report on project activities on a regular basis.
Provide capacity building services to both our local partners and government entities.
Promote collaboration and coordination amongst implementing partners.
Successfully encourage private sector partners to commit to provide funds, project resources, internships, jobs, and volunteers to support projects funded by IYF.
Provide regular updates on implementation progress and prepare appropriate contributions to quarterly reports and generate other technical reports as required.
Identify any problems and challenges that may arise and offer solutions accordingly.

Qualifications:

A Master’s degree or equivalent in Workforce Development, Education or a closely related field is preferred
Minimum of 7 years experience working on youth employment/entrepreneurship programming in the region. Experience working on Public Private Partnerships is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to find viable solutions to complicated problems in a flexible, time-sensitive and creative manner.
Experience successfully working with the public sector, the private sector, and/or civil society, community based organizations, local communities, local government and donors and in developing effective capacity building methods.
Solid “troubleshooting” skills and sound judgment in dealing with partners experiencing implementation challenges.
Experience working on USAID-funded programs in the Kyrgyz Republic and/or Central Asia.
Demonstrated experience managing teams of diverse actors to produce programmatic results.
Good command of English and Russian, both oral and written is required. Proficiency in local/other language a plus.

To Apply:
Please submit the following documents via email to jobs@iyfnet.orgwith 'Senior Technical Specialist- Entrepreneurship - KR' on the subject line:

Completed IYF Application for Employment, which can be located here: http://www.iyfnet.org/jobs-iyf
Cover Letter
Resume

Monitoring, Evaluation & Outreach Officer

2011-06-18T12:00:00.006-04:00

Organization: International Youth Foundation

Website: IYF

Title: Monitoring, Evaluation & Outreach Officer

Location: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
The Monitoring, Evaluation & Outreach (MEO) Officer will provide day-to-day management of the program’s monitoring and evaluation activities working with program staff, external consultants, and implementing and key stakeholders. With these data, the MEO Officer will plan and execute program outreach activities in a proactive manner with minimal direction from the supervisor, while keeping the supervisor informed of progress against deliverables. The MEO Officer will work closely with M&E technical specialists and Communications staff based in IYF’s headquarters in Baltimore, MD, USA.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide overall management for the design and implementation of the program’s M&E system, working closely with external consultants (both internationally and locally) as well as implementing partners and provide progress updates to the Country Director, donors and key stakeholders.
Serve as the primary point person for all monitoring and evaluation related work;
Work closely with any external M&E consultants to ensure the development of an overarching M&E Plan for the program, including a detailed Performance Monitoring Plan with associated indicators.
Manage the information-gathering process for quarterly and annual results and performance reports, in addition to other briefings, summaries, papers, presentations, etc. for various audiences as needed
Document good practices, lessons learned trends, cross-cutting policy and implementation issues, etc.
Plan and manage the program’s communications and outreach activities, work with program partners and key stakeholders to ensure that all outreach projects comply with IYF branding guidelines and messaging strategy;
Manage the program’s public relations activities and publications in coordination with IYF’s Strategic, Planning, and Outreach staff in Baltimore;
Plan and execute events and presentations to internal and external audiences at the national, regional and community level;
Serve as an in-house journalist researching and collecting content and stories about the project's achievements;
Manage the development and editing of high quality written materials including success stories, publications, press releases, pitch letters, Q & As, and other communications materials;
Manage the adaptation and translation of all program related communications, PR and media materials, including the development and production of Russian PR and media materials;
Develop good working relationships with key media editors and journalists by organizing briefings and press meetings.

Qualifications:
The candidate should have at least 4-5 years of experience managing monitoring, evaluation and outreach programs in a multi-stakeholder environment, monitoring program performance, and carrying out evaluations. Knowledge of/experience with programs that support youth employment and/or social services (e.g. education, health) preferred.

A Bachelor’s degree in Workforce Development, Education, Social Sciences or a closely related field is required; a Master’s degree in similar areas is strongly preferred;
Experience with communications and/or journalism;
Experience with event management
Academic training or specialized coursework in monitoring and evaluation is strongly preferred
Experience with monitoring and evaluation of programs in Central Asia
Experience with USAID programs and systems/regulations preferred
Experience successfully working with public sector, civil society organizations in designing, managing and/or implementing M&E systems with related capacity building support
Exceptional writing and editing skills, including the ability to translate academically-oriented ideas into clear, concise, and interesting communications pieces targeting a non-academic audience.
Experience reporting clearly and comprehensively on a complex portfolio of activities
Strong computer skills particularly in spreadsheets and database management
Fluency in English and Russian, both oral and written

To Apply:
Please submit the following documents via email to jobs@iyfnet.org
with Monitoring, Evaluation & Outreach Officer-KR on the subject line:

Completed IYF Field Office Application for Employment, which can be located here: http://www.iyfnet.org/jobs-iyf
Cover Letter
Resume

Grants Management Analyst

2011-06-17T12:00:00.012-04:00

Organization: Booz Allen Hamilton

Website: BAH

Title: Grants Management Analyst

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
Provide technical assistance with developing grants management protocols and guidelines to support US federal grant recipients in Central Asia. Collaborate with the grantor to develop and determine required protocols in a post-award environment and work with grant recipients to develop appropriate methodologies and tools to track, monitor, and report data and information required as part of the award. Provide in-country support within Central Asia, conducting all in-country work Russian with briefings developed in English. This opportunity is located in Atlanta, GA.

Qualifications:
-5+ years of experience with public health
-4+ years of experience with federal grants managements regulations and guidelines
-Ability to show fluency in written and spoken Russian
-Ability to produce a valid active passport
-Ability to participate in international travel
-MA or MS degree required

Additional Qualifications:
-Knowledge of the public health grants market, including federal, private, and not-for-profit sectors
-MA or MS degree in Public Health, Finance, or Economics

To Apply: Apply here

Russian Linguist/Cyber Intelligence Analyst, Mid Job

2011-06-17T12:00:00.011-04:00

Organization: Booz Allen Hamilton

Website: BAH

Title: Russian Linguist/Cyber Intelligence Analyst, Mid Job

Location: Quantico, Virginia

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
Provide linguistic and analytic support with a focus on cyberspace research and analysis. Apply knowledge and expertise of the political, military, economic, or cultural affairs of Russia. Conduct research and evaluate technical information and all-source intelligence with a specific emphasis on network operations and cyber warfare tactics, techniques, and procedures. Develop concepts, approaches, and strategies to provide clients conducting cyberspace operations with quality intelligence preparation of the cyber environment products. Produce high-quality papers, presentations, recommendations, and reports for senior Booz Allen clients. This position is located near Quantico, VA.

Qualifications:
-Experience with authoring well-written communications in Russian
-Experience with on-line social networking applications and trends
-Experience with gathering data on-line and through other sources, analyzing findings, and documenting results
-Knowledge of the political, military, economic, or cultural affairs of Russia
-Ability to author information papers and intelligence information reports in English
-DLPT of 3/3 or equivalent in Russian
-TS/SCI clearance with the ability to pass a CI polygraph
-BA or BS degree required

To Apply: Apply here

Program Research Coordinator

2011-06-17T12:00:00.010-04:00

Organization: Gynuity

Website: Gynuity

Title: Program Research Coordinator

Location: New York, New York

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
The Program Research Coordinator will collaborate with Gynuity staff on a wide range of research and policy projects related to technologies for women’s reproductive health. At least half of the coordinator’s time will be devoted to a national survey investigating the prevalence of clostridial bacteria among women of reproductive age. This extensive study aims to recruit 9,000 women from over 20 sites around the country. The coordinator will also collaborate on domestic and international medical abortion and contraception research. The coordinator must be highly organized with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. We seek a flexible, open-minded individual with a strong commitment to women’s reproductive health issues, especially safe abortion care.

Qualifications:
1. Masters degree, preferably M.P.H. in epidemiology, reproductive, or international health
2. At least 2 years of related job experience monitoring and/or coordinating study sites, negotiating study site budgets, interacting with ethical review boards, and conducting study trainings
3. Strong interest in medical abortion and other reproductive health technologies
4. One or more years of experience in quantitative methods and solid understanding of statistical software packages, such as SPSS
5. Some background or experience in biological sciences
6. Familiarity with principles and implementation of Good Clinical Practices
7. Experience conducting research in low-resource countries desirable
8. Willingness to travel both internationally and domestically (up to 30% time)
9. Solid interpersonal, writing, and analytical skills
10. Fluency in Russian highly desirable
11. Creative, hard working and dynamic personality with good sense of humor

To Apply:
Please submit Resume and Cover Letter with salary requirements to:
Email: pubinfo@gynuity.org
Fax: Office Manager, 1-212-448-1260
Mail: Gynuity Health Projects, Attn: Office Manager, 15 East 26th Street, #801, New York, NY 10010
Please note that only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Central Asian Programme Manager

2011-06-17T12:00:00.009-04:00

Organization: Aflatoun

Website: Aflatoun

Title: Central Asian Programme Manager

Location: Amsterdam, Holland

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
The Program Manager will support the Central Asian and Eastern European regions. He/she will work closely with the Head of Programs and will play a key role in furthering the global Aflatoun network. As with all small and dynamic organizations, the role will develop as the needs of the organization change.

Responsibilities
These include supporting the roll-out of the concept in new countries through problem-solving, use of action plans and budgets, materials development, impact analysis and program coordination. They also include growing existing programs to scale by coordinating multiple stakeholder approaches and proactively seeking funding opportunities. Given the limited number of countries in this region the post is being offered at three days a week. Nevertheless it requires a very committed individual with the ability and willingness to travel to the region.

The position would focus on the following countries: Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.

Qualifications:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Russian.
• Valid work authorization for the Netherlands
• 5 – 7 years work experience in and for the region of Central Asia.
• Analytical strength and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to multi-task and to work under pressure.
• Ability to work effectively in a small team in an international environment.
• Ability to work with senior management.
• Academic degree in related subject (e.g. Masters in International Development or Education).
• International experience.
• Computing skills in Excel and Word.

To Apply: please send a CV and motivation letter in English to info@aflatoun.org.

Country Director - Tajikistan

2011-06-17T12:00:00.006-04:00

Organization: Mercy Corps

Website: Mercy Corps

Title: Country Director

Location: Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
The Country Director is the senior management position in Tajikistan with supervisory and managerial responsibilities over all country personnel, offices, programs, security and policies. The Country Director ensures that the country program is planned and executed with quality, accountability and measurable impact. The Country Director is responsible for developing a culture of professional development and teamwork for all Mercy Corps team members in Tajikistan and also maintaining a proactive approach to security management. He/She will be responsible for all donor communication, as well as be responsible for liaising with relevant government entities and for external representation of Mercy Corps’ program in Tajikistan. The Country Director is also the primary point of contact for inter-departmental agency coordination.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Strategy and Vision

Develop program strategies that animate and maximize internal and external resources and relationships;
Formulate and plan a clear vision of present and future program goals and strategies which can be clearly communicated to team members, local beneficiaries, international partners and donors.

Representation

Develop and nurture culturally sensitive internal and external relationships and networks to ensure optimum communication and program success;
Build strong constituencies to include Mercy Corps headquarters and regional officers and staff, international and local NGOs, government officials, donor community officials, diplomatic corps and embassies, vendors, media and the general public.

Team Management

Manage with an emphasis on excellence and achievement;
Encourage a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation;
Recruit, manage and motivate an informed, skilled and efficient team;
Incorporate staff development strategies and Performance Management systems in team building process.

Operations Management

Manage security and safety of the team and field office/s supported by necessary systems and training;
Manage all aspects of quality program design and implementation;
Establish and maintain effective program reporting, monitoring/evaluation systems for internal and external use;
Build and maintain structures that ensure proper segregation of duties between finance, logistics, program and administration;
Understand and incorporate resources, systems and structures available from Mercy Corps worldwide;
Ensure effective and transparent use of financial resources in compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

BA/S, MA/S or equivalent in social science, management or international development required and MA preferred.
7-10 years of experience in leadership roles in international relief and development preferred.
Proven competence in long term planning and development of strategies (inclusive of objectives, activities, and key performance indicators) for international relief and development programs.
Proven ability to develop, nurture, promote, and mentor project and administrative teams and teamwork.
Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to work effectively and creatively, independently and with a team.
Demonstrated ability to successfully communicate, and initiate and maintain positive relationships, with different stakeholders including local communities, host country governments, donors, INGOs and NGO partners.
Experience of working with the rules, regulations and requirements of one or more of the following: USAID, DFID, SDC, EU, private donors and foundations.
Verifiable record of developing successful proposals for new projects from conception to submission.
Computer literacy and excellent written and verbal communication, multi-tasking and interpersonal skills.
Prior experience living overseas required, with ability to live and work comfortably in Tajikistan.
Knowledge of Russian, Tajik and/or Farsi language preferred.

To Apply: Apply here

Program Assistant, Eurasia and Belarus

2011-06-17T12:00:00.002-04:00

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:
•Correspond via email 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
•Minimum two 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.
•Computer knowledge, preferably Microsoft Office, Internet, Excel, and Power Point.

To Apply:
To apply for this opportunity, 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.
Applications will be accepted and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Assistant Program Officer, Russia

2011-06-16T12:00:00.001-04:00

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:

Monitoring and reporting on political developments in the Russia.

Assist senior staff with design and development of Russia programs.

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

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.

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

Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

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

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

Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English and Russian.

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.

Ability to make sound decisions in a timely manner.

Willingness to travel.

To Apply: Apply here

Programme Manager - Azerbaijan

2011-06-14T12:00:00.004-04:00

Organization: Danish Refugee Council

Website: DRC

Title: Programme Manager - Azerbaijan

Location: Baku, Azerbaijan

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
The Programme Manager has – in collaboration with the Regional Representative in Tbilisi and the DRC Head of Desk in Copenhagen – the overall responsibility for the management, coordination, representation and strategic development of DRC’s activities in Azerbaijan.

Specific duties and responsibilities
• Overall management of the operation and ensuring all project outputs are delivered at high quality within the given timeframe and available resources. This includes direct as well as delegated responsibility for every project implemented by DRC in Azerbaijan and refers to the entire project management cycle including assessments, proposal writing, implementation, monitoring and reporting.
• Direct management of all DRC Azerbaijan staff members (expatriate and national) including coaching, ensuring co-ordination between managers, recruiting, and development of staff
• Further development of DRC Azerbaijan according to the Regional Strategic Programme Document (SPD) and identified opportunities and needs on the ground;
• Overall budget monitoring, financial management and expenses control including compliance with DRC and donor requirements and ensuring that the necessary systems are in place
• Overall responsible for security including development and ensuring adherence to security procedures, monitoring the development in the security situation, analyzing and provision of recommendations.
• In coordination with the Regional Representative act as representative for the Azerbaijan programme to authorities, donors, partners, and various in co-ordination forums
• Guided by the DRC Operations & Programme Handbooks, continuously monitor and develop relevant accountability initiatives in the field as well as strengthening the effort to document the impact of activities

Qualifications:
The qualified candidate is a strong and visible manager with extensive management experience. She/he is very familiar with humanitarian principles and practices, used to represent an international organization to external partners and authorities and match the requirements listed below:
• University degree in management, public administration, international development, social science or the equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of senior management experience positions in international emergency and/or post-conflict settings, preferably with refugees and/or IDPs and with some programmatic experience within income generation and community mobilization
• The ability to relate to donors and authorities in a professional manner and to negotiate and advocate for solutions that serve the needs of our beneficiaries
• Experiences of strategic programming and planning, organizational development, field implementation, monitoring and evaluation
• Experience in donor contact, fundraising and networking
• The ability to resource and manage the finance/administration units sufficiently and function as a back-up for these units
• Excellent negotiation, communication and drafting skills
• Excellent written and spoken English (Russian language skills are further considered an asset)

To Apply: Apply here

Deputy Director for Operations, Carnegie Moscow Center

2011-06-14T12:00:00.002-04:00

Organization: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Website: Carnegie

Title: Deputy Director for Operations, Carnegie Moscow Center

Location: Moscow, Russia

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a leading foreign policy think tank with global operations, is seeking a Deputy Director for Operations for the Carnegie Moscow Center. Established in 1993, the Center has a staff of approximately 40. The Deputy Director will oversee the Center’s finance, human resources, communications, publications, and other administrative and management functions; lead the annual budget process and review spending; direct day-to-day operations; lead the Carnegie Moscow Center’s fundraising efforts, including proposal development and identifying and facilitating contacts with potential funders; and coordinate activities and visits with the Russia/Eurasia Program at the Carnegie Endowment headquarters in Washington DC.

Qualifications:
Ability to operate in Russian required. Advanced degree desirable.

To Apply: Apply here

Russia and Kazakhstan Project Assistant

2011-06-14T12:00:00.001-04:00

Organization: Partners in Health

Website: PiH

Title: Russia and Kazakhstan Project Assistant

Location: Boston, MA

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:

The Project Assistant will provide administrative, financial, and programmatic support to the Russia and Kazakhstan Projects. The Project Assistant will manage financial tracking and reporting, assist with grant preparations and reporting to donors, provide communications assistance, and coordinate travel plans and schedule meetings.

Primary Responsibilities:

I. Financial Management:

1. Tracking of monthly expenses and revenues. Monthly reconciliation of General Ledger with project budgets.

2. Allocation of expenses according to funders.

3. Reconciliation and adjustment of site-based accounting system balance sheets and expenses to correspond with Boston based system.

4. Liaise between the Russia and Kazakhstan accountants and Boston finance teams.

5. Assist with budget preparation and updates as well as budget narratives.

6. Prepare and submit monthly credit card reports, expense reports, and wire transfer requests.

II. Development and Reporting Activities:

1. Assist with grant proposal preparation and submission – prepare and edit proposal narratives, work plans, management plans, etc. Coordinate additional supporting document preparation and collection. Ensure proposals satisfy all requirements.

2. Research potential donors and draft letters of intent.

3. Prepare and edit grant reporting documentation.

4. Track financial expenses for project grants and donors.

5. Ensure compliance with USAID rules and regulations.

III. Document Preparation:

1. Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents.

2. Prepare and edit materials for meetings, conferences, conference calls, and speaking engagements.

3. Disseminate related information to appropriate individuals.

4. Provide English-Russian/Russian-English translation of the documents as needed.

IV.Schedule and Travel Coordination:

1. Travel arrangements: book flights and hotel accommodations, submit visa applications, and arrange airport pick-ups and per diem payments.

2. Meeting planning: schedule and coordinate meetings; take notes and distribute to participants.

V. Communications Assistance:

1. Communicate with Russia and Kazakhstan Project personnel in the field.

2. Develop publication materials on the Russia and Kazakhstan Projects.

3. Coordinate with site-based teams and Communications Department to publish articles on PIH website each month.

4. Assist the Communications Department to maintain Russia and Kazakhstan pages on the PIH website.

5. Respond to all inquiries from colleagues at PIH as well as from the public, acting as a liaison for the Russia and Kazakhstan team.

VI. Other

1. Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree required; background/interest in social science, area studies or public health preferred.

2. Strong Russian language skills: Russian reading and writing required.

3. Demonstrated experience providing administrative support in an office setting.

4. Ability to work independently and take initiative.

5. Strong writing, copy editing, communication and organizational skills.

6. Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment and to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.

7. Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member in a complex and fast-paced environment.

8. Excellent computer skills in word processing, database and spreadsheet programs (Microsoft Office applications preferred).

9. Excellent interpersonal skills required. Ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients, and consultants preferred.

10. Demonstrated maturity and judgment.

11. A commitment to health and social justice.

To Apply: Apply here

Investment Analyst

2011-06-13T12:00:00.002-04:00

Organization: World Bank - International Finance Corporation

Website: IFC

Title: Investment Analyst

Location: Moscow, Russia

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
We are seeking to recruit an Investment Analyst, to be based in Moscow, Russia, to support business development and investment activities in infrastructure, municipal finance and TMT in Europe and Central Asia.

- Create financial models;
- Analyze historical and projected financial statements;
- Conduct industry and market research and assist in business development efforts;
- Review client information and prepare reports on periodic financial statements, project progress reports and other information submitted by clients;
- Prepare documentation for IFC internal processes;
- Establish and maintain quality client relationships to ensure responsive client service and to enhance new business opportunities;
- Participate in investments negotiations;
- Participate in the monitoring of investments in portfolio companies.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor s or equivalent degree with specialization in finance, accounting, economics or a related field; - Experience in a financial institution (2+ years) with a proven track record; - Strong analytical and problem solving skills and sound business judgment to identify issues and present creative and practical solutions; - Facility to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries; - Demonstrated teamwork skills; - Strong client service orientation with an openness to feedback and new ideas; - Excellent presentation skills in Russian and English, both oral and written.Only selected candidates will be contacted.

To Apply: Apply here

International Program Manager

2011-06-13T12:00:00.001-04:00

Organization: Bard College

Website: Bard

Title: International Program Manager

Location: Annandale-on-Hudson, New York

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:

The International Program Manager reports to the Assistant Director of the Institute for International Liberal Education (IILE). The main focus of the position is on developing, implementing, and supervising recruitment and hosting of undergraduate students at two Bard partner institutions: Smolny College, in St. Petersburg, Russia, and the American University of Central Asia (AUCA), in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. In this capacity, the International Program Manager is expected to set and meet numerical and financial goals for recruitment. S/he will play an integral role in assuring the excellence of the student experience abroad.

The position is based at Bard, with regular travel both within the US and internationally, including regular visits to AUCA and Smolny. Approximately 50% of time will be devoted to program development and management of the Bard-Smolny program and 50% to program development and management of the Bard-AUCA program.

Building on the successful Bard-Smolny Program at Smolny, the International Program Manager will develop strategic marketing plans and strengthen networking for Smolny College recruitment, including alumni networking and liaison with faculty and staff at key sending colleges and universities in North America. Smolny currently sends ca. 25-30 U.S. students to Smolny every semester, plus 30 to its Summer Language Intensive. The IPM will assist the Asst. Director of IILE in supervising and assuring the excellence of the existing Bard-Smolny program at Smolny, including designing recruitment materials, maintaining the website, and updating manuals, etc; create and manage a program for visiting North American students at AUCA, beginning with the Fall Semester 2011. This includes assuring the availability of needed facilities, staff, and arrangements at AUCA. Finally, the IPM will develop and implement a recruitment plan for AUCA, including needed materials (website, print publications), in cooperation with AUCA and with IILE recruitment staff, beginning in Spring 2010 (with the first students attending AUCA in FS 2011).

Depending upon experience, the International Program Manager will also have the opportunity to assist with the creation and administration of other IILE initiatives at Smolny and AUCA, including curriculum development and review, public relations, and fundraising, to administer direct student and faculty exchange programs between and among Bard, Smolny, and AUCA, and to manage the budgets of all programs for which s/he has direct administrative responsibility.

Qualifications: None explicitly mentioned.

To Apply:
To apply, please send cover letter, resume and names of three references to hr11032@bard.edu Review of applications will begin immediately. Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals who contribute to its diversity.

Federal Govt: Regional Commercial Officer (Intellectual Property Rights)

2011-06-12T12:00:00.002-04:00

Organization:Department of Commerce - International Trade Administration

Website: DoC

Title: Regional Commercial Officer

Location: Moscow, Russia

Compensation: $116,087.00 - $150,913.00 annually, plus federal benefits

Description:

This position is responsible for:

(a) promoting improvements in patent, trademark, copyright and enforcement systems for the benefit of U.S. interests by meeting with representatives of the host government to advise on intellectual property policy, to explain U.S. positions, and to further U.S. intellectual property interests;

(b) assessing and keeping pertinent USDOC and other U.S. Government officials advised of trends and developments resulting from such meetings;

(c) serving as the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office representative on U.S. delegations to international meetings on intellectual property to develop international agreements, revise existing agreements or address implementation of agreements or treaties;

(d) conducting training and outreach on intellectual property matters for industry and government representatives; and

(e) activities of similar scope and complexity.

Qualifications:
Applicants must meet the following criteria before the closing date of this announcement:

A Master's or equivalent graduate degree (LL.B or J.D.) and at least five years of specialized experience with at least one year at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to that of a GS-14 in the Federal Service

Specialized experience is defined as experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled as follows:

Knowledge of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and international IPR agreements.

Ability to devise correct strategy for resolving complex issues by applying sound knowledge of the fields of foreign policy, international trade and IPR.

Strong communication skills to liaise with local contacts and work closely with appropriate Embassy officials on developments.

Ability to provide succinct, timely and comprehensive reports, both orally and in writing.

Strong analytic skills.

Ability to provide expert advice and/or to negotiate on IPR matters in bilateral and/or multilateral settings.

Knowledge and skills to plan, organize and execute training and outreach programs on complex IPR issues.

Knowledge of the basic principles governing protection of intellectual property, such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets and/or basic knowledge of the international agreements governing intellectual property rights, such as the World Trade Organization's Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual
Property Rights (TRIPs) and/or treaties administered by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in order to monitor foreign governments' implementation of trade agreements and to assess foreign governments' compliance with international trade obligations.

Knowledge of U.S. statutes, regulations, decisions and policies and international arrangements pertaining to international trade and intellectual property to enable development of proposals or recommendations that may alter (e.g. improve intellectual property protection for U.S. interests) domestic and international law on
international property or affect the role or operation of the Patent and Trademark Office (PTO).

Must be a graduate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and an active member in good standing of a Bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

To Apply: Apply here by June 24, 2011

Program Director - Promoting ICT for Civic Engagement in Russia

2011-06-10T12:00:00.000-04:00

Organization: Project Harmony International

Website: PHI

Title: Program Director - Promoting ICT for Civic Engagement in Russia

Location: Moscow, Russia

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
As the Program Director, you will be leading a team of innovative professionals to achieve the goals of the project while contributing to PH International’s overall mission to build a strong global community by fostering civic leadership, harnessing information technology and facilitating cross-cultural learning. The Program Director will provide overall direction, oversight, management and accountability for the Promotion of ICT through Civic Engagement program. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to:

1. Strategic vision: Communicate a clear vision of present and future program goals; provide leadership and direction; develop a program strategy to be communicated to team members, local partners and the international community. Assess opportunities for the integration of ICT technologies for increasing engagement among citizens, civil society and government and mobilize civic actors, ICT experts, subnational government authorities and other relevant stakeholders to take advantage of these opportunities to strengthen participatory and accountable governance.

2. Financial and administrative: Coordinate and manage overall program budget; ensure compliance with all donor and PH policies and regulations; contribute to the smooth operation and functioning of country office.

3. Teambuilding and staff development: Foster a culture of collaboration, results orientation, and accountability with staff members; supervise staff; provide staff with the framework to meet or exceed program objectives; create opportunities for group and one-on-one professional development.

4. Representation and relationships: Develop and maintain both internal and external relationships to ensure optimum program success, including PH headquarters and field offices, international and local NGOs, US and host government officials, donor organizations, embassies, vendors, media and the general public.

5. Program evaluation and reporting: Ensure regular and complete program evaluations, and complete program reporting to USAID on a timely basis.

Qualifications:
 Relevant professional experience managing civil society, ICT, and/or improved governance programs, with significant experience in Russia or Eurasia countries;

 Knowledge of and expertise in ICT for Development;

 Demonstrated understanding of the issues surrounding civic engagement in Russia;

 Minimum 4 years experience as a Chief of Party, Program Director or equivalent leadership position in international development;

 Successful track record in achieving results related to the key areas of responsibility listed for this position;

 Working knowledge of US government and other international donor contracting mechanisms and procedures. Experience managing USAID funded programs is preferred.

 Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to negotiate with local and foreign experts, managers, and government officials to ensure the successful completion of project activities;

 Written and oral Russian and English language fluency required;

 Master's degree in a closely related field, or bachelor's degree and six years equivalent experience

To Apply: Interested applicants should send cover letter, resume, and salary history by email to: ph-vt@ph-int.org. Subject line should read: ICT for CE - PD. No phone calls please.

Update

2011-06-01T12:00:00.002-04:00

Thanks to those who wrote in response to my last post. The blog is back up and I will begin updating shortly.

To the Readers

2011-04-01T12:00:00.012-04:00

I decided to take a break from posting in April and pose a question to those who read this blog. With over 12,000 views from more than 50 different countries, I am surprised so many people check it out. There are hits from universities, government agencies, non profits. I have even noticed some regulars!

As I mentioned a few years ago when I created the blog, I wanted a place where I could put the job postings I got without having to simply discard them. Though I post quite a few of them, the little time I have to do so means I still don't get around to post them all before they expire. I have been wondering though lately whether this blog was a good idea.

I have some questions for readers:

How did you find out about the blog?
What do you use it for?
Have you applied to, or even gotten a job from any of the postings here?
If you haven’t, do you know of anyone who has?

Do you have any other feedback or comments for the blog?Feel free to leave a response in the comment/reply section of this post. Any comments would be greatly appreciated.

Your comment won’t become public unless you specifically mention in the post that you wish for it to be public.Thanks in advance!

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Assistant Program Officer, Russia

2011-03-18T12:00:00.004-04:00

Organization: National Endowment for Democracy

Website: NED

Title: Assistant Program Officer, Russia

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
The Assistant Program Officer (APO) will provide significant programmatic support to the Endowment’s small grants activities in Russia, and will provide administrative support to other country programs as required. The APO will travel to Russia approximately 2-3 times per year.
Responsibilities:

Draft summaries of proposals to present at quarterly Board meetings;
Assist in the evaluation of project proposals;
Communicate regularly with existing grantees;
Assist in monitoring the work of existing grantees;
Tracking political developments in Russia;
Organize events to highlight specific democracy-related issues;
Provide administrative support to the Russia and Eurasia Section;
Travel to Russia on a regular basis to monitor existing grantees and identify potential grantees.

Qualifications:

Master’s level education or equivalent knowledge in International Relations, Political Science, or a related discipline is required;
Written and oral fluency in Russian is required;
At least 2 years of experience in democracy related work in Russia and Eurasia is preferred;
At least a year of experience living in Russia is preferred;
In-depth knowledge of political issues and trends in Russia;
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English;
MS Office Skills required, particularly Excel;
Demonstrated high degree of organization, initiative, and commitment;
Legal authorization to work in the United States is required.

To Apply:
Applications must include a cover letter, resume, salary history and requirements, and contact information for three references. Please send to jobs@ned.org, with your name and Assistant Program Officer, Russia – Job # 1104 in the subject line.

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Civic Education Program Director (Georgia)

2011-03-18T12:00:00.003-04:00

Organization: IREX

Website: IREX

Title: Civic Education Program Director (Georgia)

Location: Tbilisi, Georgia

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
IREX seeks a Civic Education Program Director to support a potential program supported by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia. The program, entitled “Civic Education through English Language”, is envisioned as a two- year project with a possible one year extension to improve English-language teaching and learning in Georgian schools, in order to support Euro-Atlantic integration, promote Western democratic values, improve students’ capacity for higher and continuing education, and increase marketable job skills among Georgian youth. The direct beneficiaries of this program will be Georgian students and teachers of English at the primary and secondary school levels (grades 1 through 12).

IREX seeks applicants for the position of Program Director based in Tbilisi. The Director will oversee staff and provide oversight of budget, operational and technical issues. Regional travel will be required.

Qualifications:
University degree in relevant field, masters preferred
Minimum 7 years experience in international development, preferably focused on civic education, democratic engagement, and/or English language instruction.
Demonstrated management of international assistance programs.
Training or other technical skills.
Strong writing, editing and oral presentation skills, evidenced by professional experience and success.
Experience in Georgia preferred.
Georgian and/or Russian language skills preferred.

To Apply: Apply here by April 10, 2011.

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Intern

2011-03-17T12:00:00.002-04:00

Organization: International Organization for Migration

Website: IOM

Title: Intern

Location: Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Compensation:
IOM is prepared to support the CT Intern with the following benefits:
* Monthly stipend in the amount of 700 USD
* Relocation allowance of up to 400 USD for international airfare
* Assistance arranging accommodations in Dushanbe
* Supporting documents for visa application procedure
* Transportation costs incurred as result of in-country assignments
* Transportation to and from airport upon arrival/departure

Description:
Under the direct supervision of the relevant Programme Manager, the successful candidate is expected to perform the below tasks.

Duties
* Conduct capacity building needs assessment of NGO partners involved in counter-trafficking through field visits
* Research, analyze, and draft report on reintegration assistance to victims of trafficking as practiced in Tajikistan and best practices in international cases
* Compile success stories, best practices, and lessons learnt on key counter trafficking issues
* Identify key improvements to monitoring and evaluation system within the CT unit
* Prepare accurate narrative reports and proposals as necessary
* Support IOM Mission with additional tasks as needed

Expected Outputs
* Capacity building needs assessment identifying training needs for NGO partners
* Research report on reintegration assistance
* Timely and accurate activity reports
* Monitoring and evaluation system / tools developed and improved
* Other deliverables as assigned

Qualifications:

* Currently enrolled in or completion of Master's level degree or
above in relevant field of study
* Experience conducting field and desk research
* Strong analytical skills
* Solid written and verbal communication skills
* Previous experience living or working in a developing country preferred
* Fluency in English required
* Knowledge of Russian, Tajik, and/or Farsi desired

To Apply: Interested individuals should email their CV, statement of interest (cover letter), and contact information for two professional references to znavjavonov@iom.int and pshirak@iom.int . Please include in the subject line of your email: "Application: CT Intern".

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Program Officer - International Harm Reduction Development Program

2011-03-17T12:00:00.000-04:00

Organization: Open Society Institute

Website: OSI

Title: Program Officer

Location: New York, New York

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
IHRD seeks a full-time Program Officer in its New York office. The program officer will report to IHRD’s Director, and will work in collaboration with other IHRD and PHP staff, as well as the staff of the OSF network. The geographic focus of this work will be Eastern Europe and Central Asia, with additional activities in Southeast Asia, China, and Africa.

Responsibilities

The Program Officer will be responsible for the development and coordination of grantmaking, technical assistance, and advocacy strategies to reduce police abuses against drug users, and to sustain approaches to policing that increase drug users’ access to integrated and high quality treatment, including HIV, TB, Hepatitis C and drug treatment. Primary geographic areas of focus are Eastern Europe and Central Asia/Caucusus, though work will also include some engagement in Asia and Africa. The Program Officer reports to the Director of IHRD, and works as part of a team of IHRD staff members whose grantmaking and advocacy increases the capacity and engagement of community-based organizations working with people who use drugs and the responsiveness of state systems to the needs of drug users.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in issues related to policing, harm reduction, human rights, drug use and/or HIV, TB and Hepatitis C
Advanced degree in relevant field
Direct experience in working with community groups on the development and implementation of advocacy strategies and campaigns with demonstrable impact on police practices
Proven ability to inspire local actors to strengthen their service delivery efforts through monitoring and advocacy for policy change, and to equip them with the appropriate tools and knowledge to do so
Commitment to harm reduction principles and human rights
Familiarity with international funding mechanisms and advocacy relevant to police reform. Familiarity with efforts to improve policing for vulnerable groups preferred.
Ability to listen and communicate effectively with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
Excellent oral and written English skills
Proficiency in Russian language desirable
Willingness to travel internationally on a frequent basis

To Apply:
Please email resume and cover letter with salary requirements to: humanresources@sorosny.org Include job code in subject line: PO-IHRD

Application deadline date: April 1, 2011

OR
Open Society Foundations
Human Resources – Code PO-IHRD
400 West 59th Street
New York, New York 10019
FAX: 212.548.4675

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Intern: Eurasia

2011-03-16T12:00:00.002-04:00

Organization: National Democratic Institute

Website: NDI

Title: Intern: Eurasia

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:

The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) is seeking undergraduate or graduate candidates or recent graduates for internships with NDI's Eurasia programs for the first quarter of 2011. The intern will be responsible for providing administrative support for country programs, conducting country and program-specific research, and attending meetings on related countries in Eurasia.

Required Skills

Research and gather materials for country specific programs;
Assist in supporting field offices’ activities;
Attend external meetings and seminars and prepare oral and written presentations to team members;
Assist in the preparation and drafting of periodic reports;
Provide administrative support to assigned country programs, including filing, faxing, copying, mailing, and/or event preparation; and
Maintain records of country expenditures and prepare drafts of budgets
Read and summarize news articles on countries in Eurasia
Conduct special projects as needed.

Qualifications:

Demonstrated interest in Eurasia;
Generally pursing a undergraduate or graduate program, or a recent graduate; relevant degree programs might include, but are not limited to, political science, international relations, international development, and Russian studies;
Well-organized and skilled in prioritizing and managing multiple tasks;
Excellent writing skills;
Able to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work with a team;
Russian language skills useful, but not required.

To Apply: Apply here

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Intern - Georgia Project

2011-03-16T12:00:00.001-04:00

Organization: The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)

Website: IFES

Title: Intern - Georgia Project

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:

The IFES Europe & Asia division is currently accepting resumes for a part-time Intern (24 hours per week) position to work under the supervision of the Program Manager for Central Asia and the Caucasus, assisting program staff in administrative and project support. This is a paid position.
Job Responsibilities:
The general duties of an intern include: • Providing overall logistical and administrative support to projects as assigned • Conducting research in support of current and forthcoming projects • Assisting in maintaining project records and documents • Attending and reporting on internal and external meetings and other discussions about assigned project • Assisting in the preparation of reports, website updates, and promotional materials (e.g. success stories) • Tracking project success (monitoring and evaluation) and agreement compliance • Assisting with program development in conjunction with the needs of the project • Project financial monitoring and tracking • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Academic background in international relations/development and strong familiarity with countries of the former Soviet Union • Excellent writing, research and communication skills • Prior regional research/work experience • Russian or regional language skills a plus • Proficiency with Word and Excel

To Apply: Apply here

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Central Asia Intern

2011-03-15T12:00:00.000-04:00

Organization: Institute for New Democracies

Website: IND

Title: Central Asia Intern

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: Unpaid

Description:
The Institute for New Democracies is seeking an intern to join the Washington, DC team beginning in April 2011. The intern will participate in a variety of activities that support individual programs, including research, writing, and project development.

Qualifications:
Applicants should have a relevant course of study and have completed coursework in any of the following fields: History, International Relations, Economics, Political Science, Security Studies.

Must be at least a college junior in good standing, an advanced student or a recent graduate.
Must have at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent from a non-U.S. institution.
Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Russia language a plus.

To Apply: Send materials to Natalie Zajicova, Email: Natalie@ind-dc.org

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Program Officer, Arctic/Bering Sea

2011-02-28T12:00:00.004-05:00

Organization: World Wildlife Fund

Website: WWF

Title: Program Officer

Location: Anchorage, AK

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the global conservation organization, seeks a Program Officer for its Alaska office. This position assists with the implementation of WWF’s Bering Sea/Arctic field program and involves research, administration, project management, and writing. The Program Officer will coordinate activities and exchange information with WWF’s office in Russia, assist in report writing and support WWF’s work with diverse partners throughout Alaska and eastern Russia.

Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required; a graduate degree in natural resources management, environmental science, international development, or conservation policy is preferred. Also required: at least three years experience in biodiversity conservation; excellent written and oral communications; organizational and project management skills; excellent understanding of Russia, the Arctic, and international conservation; oral and written fluency in Russian.

To Apply: Apply here

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Program Director - Market Alliances Against Poverty

2011-02-28T12:00:00.002-05:00

Organization: Mercy Corps

Website: Mercy Corps

Title: Program Director - Market Alliances Against Poverty

Location: Marneuli or Tbilisi, Georgia

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
The Program Director has 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

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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International Intern, Europe and Eurasia

2011-02-28T12:00:00.001-05:00

Organization: American Bar Association

Website: ABA

Title: Intern

Location: Ukraine

Compensation: Unpaid

Description:
The ABA Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) is currently seeking a candidate for its International Volunteer Internship Program in the Europe and Eurasia Division to work primarily on its program in Ukraine. The Ukraine internship is well suited for recent graduates or students currently enrolled in master's or law programs. Candidates should have a proven background and interest in the region and international affairs and have excellent written and cross-cultural communication skills.

ABA ROLI's program in Ukraine currently aims to improve the system of continuing legal education for lawyers, provides expertise and analyses to governmental bodies to ensure compliance with human rights standards in the area of criminal law reform, and works to increase access to justice and legal representative for citizens throughout the country. The intern will be a key member of the Ukraine office and will assist in core responsibilities such as maintaining program records, writing reports, using evaluation tools to assess program progress, organizing administrative functions, conducting background research for programs and proposals, , attending meetings with stakeholders, and monitoring current events pertaining to ABA ROLI programming in the country.

The Ukraine internship will provide the opportunity to acquire knowledge of the U.S. Government assistance process, legal reform initiatives and priorities for democratization in the country, and international development in general. The intern will be under direct supervision of the ABA ROLI Country Director in Ukraine, and will attend meetings and events with members of staff and other interns.

Qualifications:

currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from a master's or law program
highly motivated and proactive in engaging program goalswith independent initiative
excellent written and oral communication skills
working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook
knowledge and interest in political developments and the transition process in Eastern Europe, particularly in Ukraine
organized, analytical, priority-minded, and detail-oriented
flexibility to work as a group member as well as independently and able to communicate with others from various backgrounds
language skills in Russian or Ukrainian preferred

To Apply: Apply here

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Georgia: Resident Program Manager/Senior Program Manager

2011-02-27T12:00:00.000-05:00

Organization: National Democratic Institute

Website: NDI

Title: Resident Program Manager/Senior Program Manager

Location: Tbilisi, Georgia

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:

The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) seeks to hire a Resident Program Manager/Senior Program Manager (depending on experience of the selected candidate) for Parliamentary Communications Center (PCC). The Resident PM/SPM will oversee the establishment of a media center which will improve parliamentary outreach and transparency through the creation of television and radio broadcasts from the Parliament of Georgia. The Resident Program Manager or Resident Senior Program Manager position will be based in Tbilisi but will require travel throughout the country.

Supervises the establishment of a television/radio production studio within the Parliament of Georgia;
Develops and maintains relationships with Parliamentary Actors (i.e. the Speaker’s Office, Chief of Staff, Public Relations Department and other relevant parliamentary offices);
Reports to and strategizes with Resident Director and the Parliamentary Team on new directions for improving parliamentary transparency and outreach using television, radio, and internet;
Supervises the scheduling, design, and implementation of training workshops for members of parliament (MPs) and parliamentary staff members on interview skills and media relations;
Coordinates and supervises the development, production, and broadcast of political programming;
Develops and maintains relationships with regional broadcasters;
Oversees the work of PCC local staff members;
Manages relationship with local partner to assist in the development and operation of Parliamentary Communications Center;
Prepares updates on program activities for donors and NDI/Washington;
Contributes to the development of a sustainability plan for transfer of the Parliamentary Communications Center to the Parliament of Georgia;
Given the PCC’s role as an integral part of NDI’s existing PSP program, the Executive Producer would work closely with NDI Resident Director and the Parliamentary Team to achieve overall PSP objectives.

Qualifications:

For a Program Manager, we require a minimum eight (8) years experience or for the Senior Program Manager we require ten (10) years experience in professional broadcast journalism, political and/or governmental media relations, or international media development;
Experience working in communications and outreach for/with elected officials, preferably in a legislative context;
Ability to supervise a broad range of parliamentary strengthening and media development activities;
Ability to adjust to shifting political circumstances and create programming accordingly;
Sensitivity to cross-cultural dynamics in the work place;
BA required, MA preferred in International Relations or related subject;
English fluency required and Russian or Regional language skills useful;
Experience working and/or training in an international context strongly preferred but not required.

To Apply: Apply here

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Chief Operating Officer (COO), FINCA Kyrgyzstan

2011-02-18T12:00:00.009-05:00

Organization: FINCA International

Website: FINCA

Title: Chief Operating Officer

Location: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:

FINCA International is currently looking for a Chief Operating Officer (COO) for FINCA Kyrgyzstan, to be based in Bishkek. The COO is responsible for the management of core business operations, including lending, product development, marketing, policy development, and application of internal controls. He/she will ensure that the FINCA affiliate is competitive, and that outreach and profitability performance targets are met. The COO is responsible for ensuring that core business personnel are adequately trained and operate at a high standard of technical competency. The COO also ensures that the FINCA affiliate implements responsible lending practices. As a member of the Management Team, he/she shares responsibility for the overall performance and activities of the FINCA affiliate, and participates in making decisions on strategic issues.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Economics or related field, or equivalent work experience is required. Master’s degree or equivalent work experience is strongly preferred.
- 4-year experience minimum in banking or microfinance in an operations line-management role. Prior experience as a member of a senior management team is desirable.
- Experience in developing and implementing strategic/operational plans for financial institutions.
- Excellent organizational, planning, analytical and problem-solving skills,
- High level of customer service and strong willingness to work in the field,
- Strong business management and negotiation skills,
- Experience managing and motivating a large staff,
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and training skills,
- Excellent technical report writing skills and computer literacy,
- Fluency in Russian required; fluency in English is strongly preferred.
- Availability for domestic travel (up to 30%), and international travel (10%).

To Apply: Apply here

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Chief Operating Officer (COO), FINCA Azerbaijan

2011-02-18T12:00:00.008-05:00

Organization: FINCA International

Website: FINCA

Title: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Location: Baku, Azerbaijan

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
FINCA International is currently looking for a Chief Operating Officer (COO) for FINCA Azerbaijan, to be based in Baku. The COO is responsible for the management of core business operations, including lending, product development, marketing, policy development, and application of internal controls. He/she will ensure that the FINCA affiliate is competitive, and that outreach and profitability performance targets are met. The COO is responsible for ensuring that core business personnel are adequately trained and operate at a high standard of technical competency. The COO also ensures that the FINCA affiliate implements responsible lending practices. As a member of the Management Team, he/she shares responsibility for the overall performance and activities of the FINCA affiliate, and participates in making decisions on strategic issues.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Economics or related field, or equivalent work experience is required. Master’s degree or equivalent work experience is strongly preferred.
- 4-year experience minimum in banking or microfinance in an operations line-management role. Prior experience as a member of a senior management team is desirable.
- Experience in developing and implementing strategic/operational plans for financial institutions.
- Excellent organizational, planning, analytical and problem-solving skills,
- High level of customer service and strong willingness to work in the field,
- Strong business management and negotiation skills,
- Experience managing and motivating a large staff,
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and training skills,
- Excellent technical report writing skills and computer literacy,
- Fluency in Russian and English required; fluency in Azeri a plus.
- Availability for domestic travel (up to 30%), and international travel (10%).

To Apply: Apply here

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Regional FLEXCUBE Support Officer - Eurasia

2011-02-18T12:00:00.005-05:00

Organization: FINCA International

Website: FINCA

Title: Regional FLEXCUBE Support Officer - Eurasia

Location: Geogia

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
FINCA is currently looking for a Regional FLEXCUBE Support Officer (RFSO) - Eurasia, to be based in Georgia. As an important part of the strategic transformation program FINCA implements the unified retail core banking application - Oracle FLEXCUBE Retail in all affiliates. A Regional IT team is currently being formed to provide Oracle FLEXCUBE Retail implementation as well as further support for FINCA’s affiliates in Eurasia (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan). The RFSO is an integral part of the regional IT team.

The RFSO performs daily maintenance activities to secure required service level of Oracle FLEXCUBE instances within the Eurasia’s regional network of FINCA affiliates, and reports to the Senior Regional FLEXCUBE Administrator. The RFSO is responsible for:
- Ad-hoc analysis of issues reported by affiliates’ help-desks,
- Testing of updates and corrections to core banking application software;
- Deployment and documenting of patches, scripts, fixes and updates to the application;
- Performing daily operations: day and period closure procedures, backups etc;
- Monitoring of core banking application production and supporting environments.

Qualifications:
- Strong commitment with the social mission of FINCA.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in technical or economic sciences;
- Over 3 years of experience in software applications support;
- Over 3 years of experience in PL/SQL;
- Experience of work in banking area desired;
- Good knowledge in relational databases;
- Basic knowledge in Unix/Linux family operation systems;
- Good knowledge of Oracle database desired;
- Good knowledge in Windows and Unix/Linux family operation systems desired;
- Knowledge of incident and problem management processes desired;
- Experience of work in help desk teams desired.
- Technical writing and documentation skills;
- Fluent English and Russian.

To Apply: Apply here

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Regional Business Analyst - Eurasia

2011-02-18T12:00:00.003-05:00

Organization: FINCA International

Website: FINCA

Title: Regional Business Analyst - Eurasia

Location: Tbilisi, Georgia

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
The RBA leads business requirements collecting and technical specifications development for FLEXCUBE core banking application implementation project in Eurasia’s regional network of FINCA affiliates and reports to the Director of Regional Information Technology for Eurasia. - Leadership in business requirements collecting;

- Development of functional and configuration specifications;
- Leadership in gap analysis;
- Leadership in core banking application software configuration;
- Documenting business processes;
- Organization of data migration process verification;
- Leadership in User Acceptance Testing preparation and execution process;
- Participation in problem resolution process;
- Ensuring conformance of new functionality with business requirements.

Qualifications:
- Strong commitment with the social mission of FINCA;
- Master’s degree in technical or economic sciences;
- Over 3 years of experience as a business analyst for IT projects;
- Over 2 years of experience in financial services or banking area;
- Experience in conducting gap analysis;
- Experience with process modeling tools and techniques (at least one: UML, IDEF0, BPMN);
- Experience in business requirements collecting and development of technical specifications;
- Experience in full scale software development desired (analysis, design, coding, testing, and implementation);
- Deep knowledge of relational databases;
- Knowledge in Oracle databases desired;
- Knowledge of programming languages, especially PL/SQL and Java, desired;
- Strong presentation and communication skills;
- Fluent English and Russian;
- Readiness to travel up to 75% of time.

To Apply: Apply here

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Field-based Intern

2011-02-07T12:00:00.002-05:00

Organization: American Bar Association

Website: ABA

Title: Intern

Location: Yerevan, Armenia

Compensation: Unpaid

Description:
The ABA Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) is currently seeking a candidate for its International Volunteer Internship Program in the Europe and Eurasia Division to work primarily on its program in Armenia. The Armenia internship is well suited for recent graduates or students currently enrolled in master’s or law programs. Candidates should have a proven background and interest in the region and international affairs and have excellent written and cross-cultural communication skills.

The Armenia internship will provide the opportunity to acquire knowledge of the U.S. Government assistance process, legal reform initiatives and priorities for democratization in the country, and international development in general. The intern will attend meetings and events with members of staff and other interns.

This internship will be offered for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer term. Funding, including travel to and from Armenia, is not available for this position and candidates are encouraged to seek funding or fellowships from their universities. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. No phone calls, please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

• currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from a master’s or law program
• highly motivated and proactive in engaging program goals with independent initiative
• excellent written and oral communication skills
• working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• knowledge and interest in political developments and the transition process in Eastern Europe, particularly in Ukraine
• organized, analytical, priority-minded, and detail-oriented
• flexibility to work as a group member as well as independently and able to communicate with others from various backgrounds
• language skills in Russian or Armenian preferred

To Apply: Apply here

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ABA ROLI Country Director, Russia

2011-02-07T12:00:00.000-05:00

Organization: American Bar Association

Website: ABA

Title: ABA ROLI Country Director, Russia

Location: Moscow, Russia

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:

The ABA Rule of Law Initiative is currently recruiting for a Country Director for its programs in Russia. This position will be based in the ROLI field office in Moscow, Russia and will commence as soon as possible. The Country Director will report directly to the Europe and Eurasia Director based in Washington, D.C.

Primary duties will be to guide the implementation of programs, proposal and program development, management of program budget and finance issues and management of international and national staff. The Russia program promotes rule of law through technical assistance programs covering judicial reform; including judicial training and court administration, legal aid and access to the courts, mediation, continuing legal education, and judicial and legal ethics. ABA ROLI also works on fair trial issues, anti-trafficking, and anti-corruption. ABA ROLI partners with regional and local administrations, legal associations, and NGOs, coordinating assistance with USG donors and other international implementers.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have direct experience on rule of law issues preferably in the Europe and Eurasia region. Applicants must have a J.D. or foreign equivalent and seven to ten years of relevant experience. Russian language fluency is mandatory. Preference will be given to applicants who have Chief of Party experience managing US Government donor-funded international legal reform programs. Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations preferred.

To Apply: Apply here

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Executive Director of the BOTA Foundation

2011-01-23T12:00:00.002-05:00

Organization: IREX

Website: IREX

Title: Executive Director of the BOTA Foundation

Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:

At this exciting time in the Foundation’s evolution and growth, IREX and the BOTA Foundation Board of Trustees (BoT) seek a dynamic and proven leader to guide the Foundation into the future. The Executive Director will provide leadership and management to enhance and promote the Foundation’s initiatives, develop and lead a dynamic strategy, consistently achieve the Foundation’s mission and financial objectives, and drive a collaborative process with the BoT, IREX, implementing partners, and the Foundation staff. The Executive Director reports both to IREX and the BOTA Foundation Board of Trustees (BoT) and is also responsive to the supervision of the World Bank and the three Government Parties (United States, Swiss Federation and Republic of Kazakhstan).

Qualifications:

Knowledge of Foundation or non-profit operations and management, organizational development and strategic planning
10 years of work experience in child welfare or complementary international development field
10 years of high level management experience
Masters degree or higher in social welfare, education, health or complementary international development field
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop staff and teams, manage budgets and plan strategically and creatively to meet specified objectives
Demonstrated interpersonal and people management skills
Strong representational and organizational skills
Strong sense of personal integrity
Problem solving abilities
Accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to handle confidential information
Ability to function professionally and effectively in verbal and written English required
Knowledge of Conditional Cash Transfer and large grants programs desirable
Russian and/or Kazakh language proficiency helpful

To Apply: Apply here

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Administrative Coordinator

2011-01-23T12:00:00.001-05:00

Organization: Management Sciences for Health

Website: MSH

Title: Administrative Coordinator

Location: Arlington, VA

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
The Administrative Coordinator (AdCo) for the SPS Program is responsible for ensuring the smooth administration of technical efforts and field activities by coordinating program information and providing logistical support for specific technical activities. He or she is supervised by a Program Support Associate and works with one or more technical managers. The AdCo is responsible for the day-to-day administrative management of activities in specific countries or subprojects, ensuring that tasks are carried through to completion and information disseminated. The AdCo is responsible for working with other staff to facilitate technical assistance and keep field staff or consultants informed of the status of specific field activities as well as broader CPM and MSH issues. The Administrative Coordinator is aware of, and adheres to, MSH’s Procurement procedures in all activities.

Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent relevant experience.
2. English and Russian fluency required.
3. Strong administrative, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills.
4. Ability to work independently and take initiative.
5. Ability to learn complex procedures.
6. Familiarity with protocols associated with setting up field offices. International work experience is a plus.
7. Demonstrated intermediate to advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with the ability to learn new software packages.
8. Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
9. Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients, and consultants.
10. Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member in a complex and fast paced environment.

To Apply: Apply here

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Program Officer, Education Programs Division

2011-01-22T12:00:00.000-05:00

Organization: IREX

Website: IREX

Title: Program Officer, Education Programs Division

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:

IREX seeks a program officer for its Education Program Division for international research support and higher education programs.

Qualifications:
Candidates need a minimum 3-5 years progressive management experience in the following areas:
*Developing and managing international research support and higher education programs; *Working with the US and Eurasian higher education community, including administrators, faculty and scholars;
*Knowledge of higher education management issues in Eurasia and Africa;
*Developing and writing proposals and designing international development projects;
*Managing donor relations and grant agreements, specifically with US Department of State and/or US Agency for International Development;
*Designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation plans and analyzing data;
*Developing, monitoring and projecting budgets per program design and implementation, preferably in Excel;
*Managing multiple staff and proven supervisory skills;
*Strong business writing skills;
*Proven cross-cultural communication skills; and *International work or study experience in Eastern Europe and/or Eurasia.

To Apply: Apply here

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Epidemiologist (Senior Staff Associate)

2011-01-20T12:00:00.012-05:00

Organization: Columbia University - International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs (ICAP)

Website: CU-ICAP

Title: Epidemiologist (Senior Staff Associate)

Location: New York, NY

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
Working under the general direction of Central Asia HIV Strategic Information Program Director, the Epidemiologist (Senior Staff Associate) will coordinate ICAP's consortium activities, and provide technical direction in the development and implementation of a SI technical assistance work plan for the Central Asia region. Incumbent will work closely with consortium partners, in-country CASICA staff and Central Asian Ministries of Health (MOH) to coordinate and undertake activities to build and strengthen high quality and sustainable SI activities. Activities in each country will include critical evaluation of M&E systems for HIV prevention, enhancing HIV sentinel surveillance systems, planning and implementing population surveys and strengthening data use and analysis skills. Incumbent will be expected to have regular and frequent communication with the in-country CASICA staff and travel to sites 3 to 4 times a year with trips lasting 1 to 2 weeks.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Coordinate work plans and implement CASICA activities with US based partners, Almaty based CASICA staff, Central Asian MOH, and CDC.
• Assist in the development and implementation of a Central Asia regional technical assistance work plan.
• Provide direct technical assistance to Almaty-based CASICA technical team to support the implementation of work plan activities.
• Evaluate existing MOH HIV-related M&E systems with a particular focus on prevention to strengthen existing M&E systems.
• Assess and provide technical assistance to strengthen existing HIV-related health databases, including sentinel surveillance systems.
• Participate in the design and implementation of key population surveys to assess HIV prevalence and behaviors in hard to reach populations. Activities will include identifying need, developing sampling design and data collection tools, and monitoring implementation progress.
• Analyze and summarize data from routine M&E systems, health databases and population surveys for program evaluation purposes.
• Compile findings from key SI evaluations into reports for use by partners, regional and CDC.
• Prepare relevant training materials to build capacity around SI activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 8 years of professional experience in a relevant field
• Experience and knowledge in monitoring and evaluation and/or public health surveillance systems
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and analytical capabilities
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal and team-building skills
• Basic understanding of the Russian language - both oral and written
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master’s Degree in Public Health or PhD
• Experience working with U.S. government or other bilateral donors, especially CDC
• Experience collaborating with MOH, NGO and/or CDC
• Experience in HIV/AIDS surveillance and/or monitoring and evaluation, ideally in Eastern Europe, Russia or Central Asia

To Apply: Apply Here

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Program Assistant - Humanitarian Assistance

2011-01-20T12:00:00.011-05:00

Organization: Counterpart International

Website: Counterpart

Title: Program Assistant

Location: Arlington, VA

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
The Program Assistant will assist in coordinating the transportation and logistics operations of private and U.S. government funded humanitarian assistance programs. The Program Assistant will report to Director, Humanitarian Assistance.

Responsibilities:

·         Assist in administering the day-to-day aspects of transportation and other support activities, including the preparation of transportation requests, processing of inventories, scheduling of loads, reviewing of bills of lading packages, processing of invoices, tracking of shipments, and provision of shipment information to all involved parties
·         Liaise with partner organizations, transportation companies, commodity donors, field offices, screeners, vendors, and other involved parties
·         Provide general programmatic and administrative support to the Transportation Management Services unit team (including filing, faxing, copying, etc.)
·         Research, track, brief, and report necessary statistics, information, and data
·         Maintain all relevant shipment data. Ensure that accurate and up-to-date records, data, and information are kept in physical files, Counterpart shared drives, and CHAP database
·         Assist in drafting programmatic reports
·         Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

·         Graduate degree preferred (in International Development, Public Management, or other relevant field)
·         Strong communications and interpersonal skills
·         Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously
·         Must be able to work with little supervision, yet collaborate easily for a team effort
·         Proficiency in computer programs
·         Fluency in Russian language is a plus

To Apply: Apply Here

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Evaluation Officer

2011-01-20T12:00:00.009-05:00

Organization: Eurasia Foundation

Website: EF

Title: Evaluation Officer

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:

Under the supervision of the Director of Programs, the Evaluation Officer is responsible for providing evaluation guidance to the EF Network, building the program design capacity of the EF partner foundations and drafting monitoring and evaluation sections of proposals to donors. The Evaluation Officer also assists in conducting regular assessments of the partner foundations’ institutional development.

Evaluation

· Review EF Network fundraising proposals from the design and evaluation perspective and contribute to the development of M&E sections of those proposals.

· Provide evaluation and program design guidance as needed to EFN evaluation staff.

· Collaborate with EF Network staff in designing evaluation methodologies, developing scopes of work for program evaluations, and reviewing proposals from potential evaluation consultants.

· Facilitate the outsourcing of evaluation services.

· Provide training to EF Network staff in results-based management, evaluation theory and practical application.

· Coordinate with the communications staff in disseminating evaluation findings and recommendations.

· Support data collection and data analysis by EF and partner foundations; support improvements and modification of databases and systems used in data collection and analysis across the Network.

· Keep up with evaluation trends and professional debate in evaluation.

· Under the direction of the Director of Programs, assist with carrying out institutional development assessments of EF partner foundations.

Program Management

· Serve as point of contact for donor awards.

· Review donor reports, coordinate their submission and ensure compliance with donor requirements.

· Serve as liaison between partner foundations and donors, review and ensure proper financial and programmatic progress, undertake corrective actions as necessary.

· Work with Senior Grants Officer and the finance staff to draft sub-agreements and track and review program spending on non-core awards.

Qualifications:

Education – Bachelors degree(s) in public policy, business or economics, or social sciences and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree in related field a plus.

Experience - Strong analytical skills; knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods; demonstrated experience in performance and impact evaluations of projects; excellent writing skills.

Other - A team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment; ability to take initiative and handle a variety of activities concurrently; fluency in Russian language desired; international travel required.

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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Program Manager, Russia and Eurasia Program

2011-01-20T12:00:00.006-05:00

Organization: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Website: Carnegie

Title: Program Manager, Russia and Eurasia Program

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a leading think tank specializing in international affairs, seeks a creative and energetic individual to work with the Russia and Eurasia Program’s experts and management to advance the Program’s strategic goals. The Program Manager will assist the Director and Deputy Director in developing, implementing and evaluating programming, including events, publications, and Track II activities; manage relationships with key partners in the government, non-profit and private sectors; draft proposals, letters and reports in support of program activities; support budgeting and financial management; and provide research assistance to program experts. Position reports to the Deputy Director.

Qualifications:
Successful candidate will have three years’ relevant experience, possess proven management and organizational ability, superb oral and written communication skills, and strong substantive knowledge of the region. Post-graduate degree a plus. Proficiency in Russian is also preferred. Position will be based in Washington, D.C., and require occasional domestic and international travel.

To Apply: Apply Here

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Protection Program Manager

2011-01-20T12:00:00.004-05:00

Organization: Danish Refugee Council

Website: DRC

Title: Protection Programme Manager

Location: Osh, Kyrgyzstan

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
The Osh based Protection Programme Manager will have primary role in managing the protection monitoring activities of DRC in South Kyrgyzstan (under a UNHCR-funded protection project), as well as in identifying protection gaps and writing protection project proposals.

Primary responsibilities
• Planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting to donors and other relevant humanitarian actors;
• Supervision and co-ordination of staff ;
• Liaison and close co-ordination with UN agencies, international and local NGOs;
• Liaison and close co-ordination with government authorities and, if required, non-state actors
• Management of DRC protection Unit and logistics;
• Monitoring of project expenditures;
• Assisting in developing new programme initiatives and fundraising relating to protection and emergency response, as and when required.

Qualifications:
• Professional background in protection of internally displaced persons and/or refugees, as well as human rights law in general;
• Minimum 5 years of protection experience, including at least 3 years working in the field in refugee/IDP situations;
• Experience with documentation and analysis of protection data;
• Experience in protection training and advocacy;
• Experience in project management, including donor relations and staff supervision;
• Experience with relief/emergency response activities, especially assessment, logistics and monitoring, are an advantage;
• Willingness to live and work in an insecure environment with limited physical amenities;
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills;
• Fluent English (spoken and written);
• Knowledge of Russian is an asset;
• Experience working for or with UNHCR is an advantage;
• Good experience in training and liaising with national NGOs.

To Apply: Apply Here

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Project Manager DHS

2011-01-20T12:00:00.003-05:00

Organization: Danish Refugee Council

Website: DRC

Title: Project Manager DHS

Location: Zugdidi, Georgia

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
The Project Manager will guide and implement the Danish Refugee Council’s Durable Housing Solutions project including DRC protection and advocacy work in Georgia proper and Abkhazia, and support the overall objective of durable solutions for internally displaced persons.

• Project Management of the project including analysis, reporting and budget control
• Facilitating a collaborative process to develop procedures to guide the provision of Durable Housing Solutions in cooperation with ministerial, regional and municipal authorities.
• Support to the above mentioned authorities during implementation of developed procedures
• Monitoring of the implementation, both regarding beneficiary selection and reconstruction works
• Management of implementation team of approximately 20 national and international staff divided over several field offices
• Overall implementation of DRC Protection strategy

Qualifications:
• 5 years professional work experience in IDP or, including at least 3 years at an international level
• Strong experience of collaborative development, documentation, training and implementation of business procedures
• Previous demonstrated skill of leading field based operations of 20 – 50 staff
• Previous experience in facilitating trainings and workshops
• Excellent analytical and strategic skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with local staff, authorities and other stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills, calm and good sense of humour
• Fluent in written and spoken English essential; knowledge of Georgian or Russian an asset

To Apply: Apply Here

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Program Officer

2011-01-20T12:00:00.002-05:00

Organization: Open Society Institute

Website: OSI

Title: Program Officer

Location: New York, New York

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
The Public Health Program’s Health Media Initiative seeks a full-time program officer in its New York office. The program officer will report to HMI’s senior program officer, and will work in collaboration with all of the PHP’s other projects as well as staff of the OSF network.
The geographic focus of this work will be Eastern Europe, East and Southeast Asia, with possible additional activities in East and Southern Africa.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development and implementation of the Health Media Initiative strategy, annual work plan and budget.
Work collaboratively with PHP projects and campaigns to strengthen grantees’ capacity to refine advocacy strategies and effectively utilize the media to advance their organizational policy goals.
Build and develop collaborative projects with Soros National and Regional Foundations.
Help develop and oversee a portfolio of grants, including the drafting of requests for proposals, evaluation of proposals, preparation of related documentation, and follow up and monitoring of grantee activity.
Identify and facilitate media technical assistance for grantees and partners.
Help identify and build a pool of long term strategic advocacy/media technical assistance providers (organizations and individuals) able to engage with PHP grantees in East and Southern Africa, Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Southeast Asia.
Develop terms of reference and contract agreements with consultants.
Develop joint initiatives with other OSI Programs and Offices.
Identify joint programming opportunities and efforts with external funders and partners.
Conceptualize and convene meetings, seminars and training workshops for partners and grantees.
Represent HMI at various fora, including meetings, conferences, partnerships and special events
Engage in other projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Graduate degree in communications, journalism or other related social science field.
A minimum of 5 years’ work experience in strategic communications and advocacy.
NGO experience essential.
An understanding of civil society approaches for conducting advocacy.
Experience collaborating with/providing technical assistance to civil society organizations in developing advocacy strategies and media actions.
Up-to-date knowledge of digital and social media and their use by human rights activists. Knowledge of key organizations and networks active in the field of digital and social media for activism.
An understanding of and demonstrated commitment to advance, the health and human rights of marginalized people, including: people living with HIV/AIDS, TB; injecting drug users; people with intellectual disabilities; Roma; sex workers; and lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender persons.
Experience in grant-making, project management, including managing consultants, and developing and managing project budgets would be a plus.
Experience working in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union in a relevant field strongly preferred.
Excellent oral and written English.
Proficiency in oral and written Russian required, and other relevant languages for Eastern Europe, East and Southeast Asia would a plus.
Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
Ability to work as a team member and independently, with high level of self-motivation.
Ability to listen and communicate clearly and effectively with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Ability to effectively manage several projects simultaneously in a fast-paced working environment.
Willingness to travel internationally on a frequent basis.

To Apply:
Please email resume and cover letter with salary requirements before February 25, 2011 to: humanresources@sorosny.org. Include job code in subject line: PO/PHP/HMI

OR

Open Society Institute
Human Resources – Code PO/PHP/HMI
400 West 59th Street
New York, New York 10019
FAX: 212.548.4675

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Program Coordinator (Russia and Central European University)

2011-01-20T12:00:00.001-05:00

Organization: Open Society Institute

Website: OSI

Title: Program Coordinator

Location: New York, New York

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
The Office of the Regional Director works to advance Open Society Foundations grantmaking in the Russian Federation. We solicit and evaluate proposals from NGOs across Russia and outside, and closely monitor the social, political and economic environment in the region. Our areas of focus are human rights, civil society, rule of law, new media, and access to information.
Additionally, the Regional Director serves as the Open Society Foundations liaison to the Central European University’s new School of Public Policy and International Affairs. This entails being the primary point person facilitating connections between the School and the Open Society Foundations thematic programs and national and regional foundations.
The Office of the Regional Director seeks a program coordinator (Russia and Central European University).

Responsibilities

Work with applicants to develop and finalize grant proposals;
Draft/edit correspondence and memoranda, letters to grant applicants, grant documentation and dockets;
Monitor grants through review of narrative and financial reports and other communication with grantees;
Liaise with relevant OSI departments and programs to ensure that the program’s grantmaking activities are conducted in a seamless and timely manner;
Perform site visits of prospective and current grantees;
Meet with program consultants and area specialists to identify opportunities for new projects or prospective grantees;
Assist in developing grantmaking strategy, priorities, and guidelines;
Translate from Russian to English on as-needed basis;
Conduct research on issues relevant to Russia and the former Soviet Union;
Monitor Russian-language websites and disseminate relevant articles to program staff;
Provide general administrative support to the program (including expense reports, travel requests, payment requests, grant processing, and records management);
Contribute to development of fruitful cooperation between OSF and the newly developed Public Policy School at Central European University.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required; background in international affairs, human rights, and/or civil society important;
3+ years of work experience in NGO program management;
Excellent written and oral English, excellent Russian language reading skills;
Extensive computer skills and high comfort level with computers (expertise with Microsoft Word and Excel required;
Superior interpersonal, written, research and organizational skills and ability to compose effective, thoughtful correspondence;
Flexibility and willingness to work simultaneously and independently on a wide range of tasks and projects and ability to prioritize tasks;
Ability to learn quickly and work independently;
Strong intellectual curiosity;
High level of organization and self-motivation;
Attentiveness to detail and ability to work well under pressure;
Commitment to working as a member of a team, pleasant, diplomatic manner and disposition in interacting with senior management, co-workers and the general public;
Integrity, professional discretion and ability to handle confidential matters;
Ability to travel internationally when required.

To Apply:
Please email resume, cover letter and writing sample with salary requirements before February 11, 2011, to: humanresources@sorosny.org. Include job code in subject line: PC-IO/Russia

OR

Open Society Foundations
Human Resources – Code PC-IO/Russia
400 West 59th Street
New York, New York 10019
FAX: 212.548.4675

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Resident Program Officer/Senior Program Officer

2010-12-31T12:00:00.001-05:00

Organization: National Democratic Institute

Website: NDI

Title: Resident Program Officer/Senior Program Officer

Location: Armenia

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
The resident Program Officer/Senior Program Officer will also represent NDI to the government of Armenia, the US Embassy and USAID, and local and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The resident Program Officer/Senior Program Officer will report to NDI’s Yerevan Office Director and assist as needed with tasks related to financial and human resource management within the Yerevan office. Close coordination will also be expected with NDI -Washington, including day-to-day contact with the Washington-based staff that provides oversight for field activities.

Required Skills

Assist domestic election monitoring organization(s) develop voter education and observation strategies and prepare for statistically-based observation of the 2012 parliamentary election;
Provide assistance to NDI’s youth and women’s programs;
Provide guidance to Armenian civic partners on institutional development and management skills including: leadership skills and strategies, volunteer recruitment and retention, internal communications, transparent financial management practices and organizational sustainability/fundraising;
Assist Armenian citizens and civic groups conduct advocacy campaigns and local initiative projects via workshops and trainings on such topics as: message development, building and maintaining coalitions, media relations and outreach to government officials;
Help choose local civic groups and distribute funds for a small grants program; assist in evaluating, managing and reporting on small grants program;
Draft and submit field and donor reports under guidance of country director that monitor, measure and evaluate program results and political developments;
Ensure programmatic goals are achieved and operational and reporting requirements are adhered to;
Maintain relationships with key partners in civil society and the donor community;
Develop program concepts and lead strategic discussions;
Anticipate and plan for programmatic needs and take action accordingly; provide guidance to staff in this area; oversee programmatic progress and measure program performance, timing and results; conduct assessments.

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree, preferably in public policy or related subject;
Minimum four (4) years for Program Officer; six (6) years for Senior Program Officer professional experience working with civil society organizations or in democratic governance development;
Election/referendum experience highly desirable;
Substantial program management and financial management experience;
A background in fundraising highly desirable
Strong written and oral communication skills; fluency in written and spoken English;
Ability to communicate skills and experience to others as a trainer and advisor;
Experience with conference/seminar/workshops organizing and facilitation;
Excellent written and oral communications skills;
Good interpersonal skills and a commitment to local staff development;
Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation techniques preferred;
High degree of organization and initiative;
Experience living and working abroad preferred;
Ability to adapt quickly to new cultures;
Knowledge of PC-based word processing and e-mail technology.

To Apply: Apply here

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Program Manager/Senior Program Manager: Eurasia

2010-12-31T12:00:00.000-05:00

Organization: National Democratic Institute

Website: NDI

Title: Program Manager/Senior Program Manager: Eurasia

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:

The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) seeks to hire a Program Manager or Senior Program Manager to support NDI’s democratic development programs in Eurasia. Based in Washington, DC with occasional travel to the region, the Program or Senior Program Manager will be responsible for managing, under the direction of the Eurasia Regional Director, the Institute’s programs in Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan) and Turkey, and other countries as assigned. Responsibilities include: demonstrating leadership in and accountability for achieving team-wide goals and objectives; planning, designing, monitoring and evaluating programs in collaboration with team members; overseeing program budgets, reports and proposals; supervising more junior staff; and exercising representational and liaison responsibilities with high-level members of the Washington community. This position is available immediately.

Required Skills

Under direction of Eurasia Regional Director, supervises NDI day-to-day operations in four country offices;
Contributes to design, management and implementation of broader regional goals and objectives in cooperation with the Regional Director and other team senior managers;
Leads the processes of planning, design and evaluation of NDI’s programs for the assigned countries in collaboration with field staff, local partners, and in-house and external experts;
Serve as primary editor and producer of proposals for donors, drafts and/or edits program reports for timely submission to DC colleagues and donors;
Supervises, manages and helps to develop skills of staff working on the assigned sub regional countries;
Maintains collaborative relationships with international democratic development organizations, civic and political party partners, and relevant U.S.-based officials;
Monitors and analyzes political events for assigned countries;
Ensures effective communication and collaboration between NDI field- and DC-based staff on all aspects of program implementation;
Serves as NDI representative at local and international events and meetings and both initiates and assists with NDI’s public outreach;
Exercises financial oversight on existing projects and seeks new opportunities for program funding;
Travels to the region to assess political developments and new opportunities to provide technical assistance, and/or to evaluate current programs.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in International Relations or related subject; graduate degree required;
Minimum of 8 (eight) years for a Program Manager or a minimum of 10 (ten) years for a Senior Program Manager of relevant work experience in international development, community organizing, political campaigns, organizational development, legislative affairs;
Conceptual, analytical and management skills to anticipate, interpret and respond effectively to complex operational and strategic issues;
Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of staff, U.S. and foreign government personnel, members of donor organizations, funders, and policymakers;
Exceptional written and oral communications skills;
English fluency required and competency in Russian or other Eurasian language(s) preferred;
Competency in one or more NDI functional program areas, including political party strengthening, civil society development, women’s participation, governance and legislative strengthening, and/or election monitoring;
In-depth knowledge of the region’s political environment;
Experience in program design and proposal development;
Ability to manage, lead, and motivate staff;
Working knowledge of PC-based word processing and spreadsheet applications; and
Ability and willingness to travel to regional locations, which are often remote and difficult to reach;
Living or working experience outside the U.S. (particularly in the former Soviet Union and/or Turkey) and the ability to work in challenging environments are highly desirable.

To Apply: Apply here

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Federal Govt: International Program Specialist

2010-12-30T12:00:00.005-05:00

Organization: NASA

Website: NASA

Title: International Program Specialist

Location: Russia

Compensation: $84,697 to $129,517 annually, plus federal benefits.

Description:

Surveys Russian national aeronautics and space programs and activities of the Russian aerospace industry with the objective of reporting through the Office of International and Interagency Relations on the status of each program’s activities, new technological developments, industrial capabilities and opportunities for new cooperative projects. Supports the mission of the U.S. Embassy in Moscow.

Advises senior officials on U.S. foreign policy objectives as they affect NASA program activities and on proposed implementation arrangements for NASA’s international activities. Represents NASA at international meetings and advises representatives regarding ongoing cooperative or reimbursable international programs and future NASA programs and policies. Plans, formulates, initiates, and executes complex and often sensitive discussions and negotiations.

Serves as a representative in bilateral and multilateral negotiations and on international delegations as required. Participates in interagency and international meetings concerned with worldwide initiatives or working groups with other Federal agencies involved in the development, coordination, and implementation of a global effort as required. Through liaison activities with Russian personnel, incumbent supports the preparation and execution for visits of senior NASA officials with senior Russian officials.

Provides expert analysis and advice on agency-wide programs or issues of national impact. Applies advanced techniques to interpret and evaluate findings resulting from analysis. Reconciles conflicts between basic policies and program goals. Provides expert advice and recommendations to top OIIR management officials. Identifies reasons for the nature and/or extent of program-related problems that arise and investigates areas in need of improvements. Recommends options that remedy problematic situations and writes comprehensive resolution recommendations.

Qualifications:
Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, which has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of the position described above.

Specialized experience is defined as managing key program events to evaluate major agency program accomplishment against objectives related to negotiation of bilateral and multilateral cooperative aeronautical and space projects.

To Apply: Apply here by January 18, 2011.

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Federal Govt: Supervisory Intelligence Officer (Military Capabilities)

2010-12-30T12:00:00.004-05:00

Organization: Department of Defense - Defense Intelligence Agency

Website: DoD - DIA

Title: Supervisory Intelligence Officer (Military Capabilities)

Location: Virginia, USA

Compensation: $89,033.00 - $136,771.00 annually, plus federal benefits

Description:
Serves as a first-level supervisor and senior Intelligence Specialist (MilCaps) advisor on matters pertaining to day-to-day operations or management of programs. As such, exercises technical and administrative supervision over a team of specialists and ensures programs meet requirements based on a comprehensive knowledge of the full scope of intelligence laws, regulations, and policies. Comprehends Agency strategic vision and institutes effective intelligence programs that lead to efficient organizational operations. Identifies and obtains resources (i.e., staff, funds, space, and equipment) to accomplish program goals. Utilizes basic contracting knowledge to review and monitor contracts to ensure requirements are being met in a timely manner.

The incumbent serves as the chief for the Russia Strategic Forces Section (LEA-3A1) of the Russia Forces Branch (LEA-3A), Eurasia Division (LEA-3), Office of Latin America, Europe/Eurasia, and Africa Analysis, LEA, The Pentagon.
- Provides analytical supervision and direction to a team of analysts responsible for researching, analyzing, interpreting, evaluating, and interpreting extremely complex, all-source intelligence data pertaining to Russia's strategic military forces and arms control issues.
- Establishes goals, objectives, and priorities and develops plans and programs to accomplish these efforts through effective and efficient business practices.
- Determines and allocates the level and mixture of resources needed for the programs.
- Redirects resources as the emphasis of the overall program changes.
- Ensures contracted products and services are in full compliance with contract requirements and the contracts are being implemented effectively and efficiently.
- Approves complex analytical approaches to problems and situations for which data is incomplete, controversial, or for which no precedent exists.
- Recommends implementation of new technologies, procedures, and applications.
- Exercises technical and administrative supervision over a team of specialists and may oversee contracted work.
- Is responsible for the operation and management of intelligence programs.
- Establishes goals, objectives, and priorities and develops plans and programs to accomplish these efforts through effective and efficient business practices.
- Oversees the development of policy and guidance for planning and implementing program requirements and ensures proper alignment with the Agency strategic plan.
- Incumbent represents the intelligence organization in interagency forums in promoting intelligence requirements to ensure the accomplishment of overall Agency intelligence objectives and priorities.
- Ensures subordinate staff conducts activities in their areas of responsibility in accordance with current intelligence directives and issuances.
- Personally participates or oversees staff preparation and participation in briefings and meetings to provide military capabilities advice and assistance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
You must possess 1 year of specialized experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower qualifying band or equivalent GS/GG level, which is directly related to the position being filled. Your experience must demonstrate possession of the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position.

To Apply: Apply here

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Federal Govt: Supervisory Intelligence Officer (CI)

2010-12-30T12:00:00.003-05:00

Organization: Department of Defense - Defense Intelligence Agency

Website: DoD - DIA

Title: Supervisory Intelligence Officer (CI)

Location: Virginia, USA

Compensation: $89,033.00 - $136,771.00 annually, plus federal benefits

Description:
Serves as a first-level supervisor and senior counterintelligence advisor on matters related to day-to-day operations or management of intelligence programs pertaining to counterintelligence investigative, operational, collection, analysis and production activities supporting the DIA and DoD CI. The incumbent exercises technical and administrative supervision over a staff of intelligence specialists engaged in the collection and evaluation of intelligence information and production of comprehensive studies, reports, articles, and briefings about a specified function and/or major geographic area. Identifies and obtains resources (i.e., staff, funds, space and equipment) to accomplish project goals. Comprehends and implements the Agency's strategic vision and institutes effective counterintelligence programs that lead to efficient organizational operations.

Incumbents will serve as Supervisors, Intelligence Officer (Counterintelligence), Russia Section (DXC-1B1) or Eurasia Regional Issue Section (DXC-1B2), Eurasia Branch (DXC-1B), Analysis and Strategy Division (DXC-1), Office of Counterintelligence (DXC), Defense Counterintelligence and HUMINT Center (DX).
- Exercises technical and administrative supervision over a staff of counterintelligence specialists responsible for the operation and management of counterintelligence programs. Establishes goals, objectives and priorities, and develops plans and projects to accomplish these through effective and efficient business practices.
- Determines and allocates the level and mixture of resources needed for the area of responsibility. Redirects resources as program emphases change.
- Oversees development of policy and guidance for planning and implementing program requirements and ensures proper alignment with the Agency's strategic plan. Approves complex analytical approaches to problems and situations for which data is incomplete, controversial or no precedent exists. Recommends implementing new technologies, procedures and applications.
-Responsible for the technical quality and accuracy of the organization's products. Revises or determines standards to evaluate sources' technical, quantitative, and qualitative validity and analyzes technical considerations affecting their use to fulfill established requirements.
- Maintains liaison with personnel throughout the Intelligence Community and DoD. Represents the Agency's position on national, interagency and departmental counterintelligence committees and working groups.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Basic Requirements:
You must possess 1 year of specialized experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower qualifying band or equivalent GS/GG level, which is directly related to the position being filled. Your experience must demonstrate possession of the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position.

To Apply: Apply here

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Federal Govt: Intelligence Specialist (GMI Analyst)

2010-12-30T12:00:00.002-05:00

Organization: Department Of The Army - U.S. Special Operations Command

Website: Army

Title: Intelligence Specialist (GMI Analyst)

Location: Fayetteville, NC

Compensation: $59,158.00 to $109,611.00 annually, plus federal benefits

Description:
The incumbent will work for the Chief, Strategic Studies Section CENTCOM, 4th PSYOP Group, Fort Bragg, NC. This is a non-traditional job that combines scholarly research & practical application. The position involves researching/writing academically rigorous studies dealing with Central Asia while also working closely with a team of highly qualified & experienced civilian analysts who specialize in studying Central Asia. Must be able to work closely with U.S. and foreign military personnel. **A strong candidate for this position will have both academic & on-the-ground knowledge of Central Asia, including knowledge of the political, social, cultural, economic, and communications environments in this region; and strong listening comprehension & reading fluency in Turkmen, Uzbek, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tajik, Turkish or Russian.

Qualifications:

THE INCUMBENT FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE PROFICIENT IN TURKMEN, UZBEK, KAZAKH, KYRGYZ, TAJIK, TURKISH or RUSSIAN TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. THE INCUMBENT MUST INDICATE IN THEIR RESUME THAT THEY ARE PROFICIENT IN ONE OF THESE LANGUAGES AND IF SELECTED TEST TO A MINIMUM 2R/2L ON THE DLPT.

At a minimum your resume must reflect one year of demonstrated experience performing the duties listed above (specialized experience) which must be comparable to the next lower GGE/Band. You must document that you have a current successful performance evaluation. Education may be substituted for experience for some positions. If you feel your education is relevant to the position being filled, you must include college/university, dates attended, degree achieved, semester hours earned, GPA, major field of study, specific courses and course hours in your major on your resume.

Progressively responsible experience is that which has included intelligence-related research, analysis, collections and /or operations. This experience should have included intelligence analysis and/or production, intelligence collection and/or operations, counterintelligence, or threat support directly related to the position to be filled. Creditable specialized experience may include previous military intelligence experience, experience gained in the private sector or in another government agency as long as it was at a level at least equivalent to the next lower band in the series. This experience should demonstrate: Knowledge of intelligence processes, cycle and organizations; Knowledge of and/or ability to use research tools such as library holdings, photographs, statistics, graphics and maps; Knowledge of the systems, procedures and methods of analyzing, compiling, reporting and disseminating intelligence data; and/or Knowledge of organization(s) for and methods of collecting and analyzing intelligence data.

Applicants claiming Veterans Preference must submit required paperwork at time of selection.

Travel CONUS and OCONUS constitutes 25% of the time and may be on very short notice. Potential deployment locations may include, but are not limited to, the five Central Asian Republics, as well as Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the surrounding countries.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Pre-employment drug test may be required.

The expected contribution of the selectee in the new position based on personal qualifications, including knowledge, capability to deal with complexity, broad scope and responsibility, and impact mission will be evaluated for pay setting purposes.

This announcement is for a term position. Permanent employees who apply, are selected and accept this position will be converted to a term appointment.

Term positions for DCIPS may be extended up to a maximum of five years.

Position may be converted to permanent without further competition after completion of 2 years of continuous service.

To Apply: Apply here

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Federal Govt: Education Specialist

2010-12-29T12:00:00.003-05:00

Organization: Department of the Interior

Website: DoI

Title: Education Specialist

Location: Sitka & Mount Edgecumbe, AK

Compensation: $52,639 to $68,425 annually, plus federal benefits.

Description:

You will plan, develop, present and direct others in the presentation of formal educational activities in the park, local community, and beyond. Participating with the Chief of Interpretation, other staff members, and representatives of the educational community, you will develop a park Education Plan, including education goals and program priorities. You will plan, develop, publicize, and present on and off-site education programs that directly address established local, state, and national curriculum standards for each grade level, while featuring park resources and communicating park themes, significance, and relevance on intellectual and emotional levels. Programs include activities that are specifically designed to support program and park themes and incorporate age and curriculum appropriate hands-on, inquiry-based techniques.

You will train and direct other park staff on the development and presentation of educational programs and activities. Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of groups including educations, federal, state and local government agencies, private organizations, and Native entities. Develop and maintain extended learning opportunities such as websites, distance learning via satellite, electronic field trips, educational kits, trunks, displays, newsletters, brochures, etc. Develop and or coordinate park Junior Ranger and Student Ranger programs.

Qualifications:

Basic education requirements can be met by either of the following:
Education: You must have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to this position, i.e. education, natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archaeology, anthropology, social sciences, museum sciences, behavioral sciences, or sociology.

Combination of education and experience: You must have a combination of education and experience, courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above.Specialized Experience and/or Education: In addition to the minimum education requirements, you must have certain higher level education or specialized experience to qualify for the GS-09 grade level of this position. This qualifying education and/or experience can be met through any of the following:

Specialized Experience: To qualify using specialized experiene you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience planning and implementing a comprehensive, curriculum based education program serving elementary through college students

Education: To qualify using education you must have 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree.

To Apply: Apply here by January 17, 2011.

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Program Assistant

2010-12-28T12:00:00.001-05:00

Organization: Wild Salmon Center

Website: WSC

Title: Program Assistant

Location: Portland, OR

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
Reporting to the Sustainable Fisheries and Markets Program Director, the Program Assistant is responsible for providing general and Russian-language program support for Wild Salmon Center’s Sustainable Fisheries and Markets Initiative.

This program is using innovative market-based approaches to support salmon conservation and sustainable fisheries in the Russian Far East and across the Pacific Rim. This is a full time position.

The ideal candidate will be independent and entrepreneurial and will have real world experience working or studying in Russia. Understanding the challenges and opportunities of working in the Russian Federation is a key to success in this position. The candidate should also have the ability to multitask, and have strong project management and Russian language skills.

A background in international fisheries issues (for example, experience working as a fisheries observer, or within the seafood industry) and market incentives such as third party certification will be considered a valuable plus.

Provide project coordination and administrative support.
Assist in communications and correspondence with US and Russian colleagues, partners and grant recipients.
Assist with logistical planning and coordination of WSC events such as international exchanges, inter-organizational strategy sessions, regional workshops and local events.
Russian-English language support.
Other tasks as required.

Qualifications:
Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Detail oriented.
Strong Russian language skills, both written and verbal.
Creativity and problem solving ability.
Computer skills (Internet, e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets and database).
Personal commitment to environmental and social justice.
Experience working cross-culturally.
Ability to work and travel independently.
Experience in seafood industry and/or market based conservation a plus.
Sense of humor is essential!

To Apply: Submit cover letter and resume, as well as a completed application form, to info@wildsalmoncenter.org, and include "Sustainable Fisheries and Markets Program Assistant" in the subject line.

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Federal Govt: Foreign Affairs Specialist

2010-12-08T12:00:00.003-05:00

Organization:Department of Energy

Website: DoE

Title: Foreign Affairs Specialist

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: $89,033 - $136,771 annually, plus federal benefits

Description:
- Serves as a policy advsior and technical expert in the Office of Fissile Materials Disposition (OFMD) and must be knowledgable regarding a wide range of factors affecting the disposition of stockpiles of surplus highly enriched uranium and weapons-grade plutonium.
- Oversees development and coordination of all reports, correspondence, and other policy documents related to fissile materials disposition.
- Analyzes, develops, drafts written and oral presentations and recommendations with regard to the role that the Mixed Oxide (MOX) Fuel Fabrication Facility, Pit Disassembly and Conversion Facility, Waste Soldification building the Highly Enriched Uranium (HEU) Down Blending program, and Russian Plutonium Dispostion Program play in NNSA's efforts to detect, secure and dispose of dangerous nuclear materials.
-Facilitates the review, coordination and approval of time-senitive OFMD programmatic and technical documents throughout the National Nuclear security Administration and the Department of Energy.

Qualifications:
Degree: major or equivalent, or a combination of courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, in international law and international relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, or in the humanities; or 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics/quantitative methods.

OR

Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

OR

Experience -- four years of appropriate experience in one or more of the fields listed above in work associated with international organizations, problems, or other aspects of foreign affairs.

To Apply: Apply Here

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Fellowship 2011: US Graduate Fellowships for Research in the South Caucasus

2010-12-08T12:00:00.002-05:00

Organization: American Research Institute of the South Caucasus

Website: ARISC

Title: ARISC Graduate Fellowship

Location: Armenia, Azerbaijan, or Georgia

Compensation: $1500 maximum

Description:
The American Research Institute of the South Caucasus (ARISC) announces the availability of US graduate fellowships in support of research in the South Caucasus (Armenia, Georgia, and/or Azerbaijan).

Projects in all fields in the social sciences and humanities are eligible. Proposals will be judged on their quality and on the potential of the research to strengthen scholarship on the Southern Caucasus. The purpose of the fellowship is to help cover travel to and/or living expenses in the Southern Caucasus. During his/her stay in the Southern Caucasus, the fellow is expected to give an ARISC sponsored presentation on a subject related to his/her research. The fellow will acknowledge ARISC in any publication that emerges from the research carried during the fellowship.

Qualifications: Graduate students enrolled in accredited degree-granting programs in the US are eligible for the fellowship.

To Apply:
Application requirements: Please send a complete application including the application form, a project statement of not more than 3 pages, work schedule, budget, curriculum vitae, and two letters of recommendation by January 15, 2011 to info@arisc.org.

All information must be received by January 15, 2011 in order for the applicant to be considered for the fellowship.

Click here for the full description of the fellowship as well as the application form.

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Deputy Chief of Party – Tajikistan Stability Enhancement Program (TSEP)

2010-11-26T12:00:00.004-05:00

Organization: Mercy Corps

Website: Mercy Corps

Title: Deputy Chief of Party

Location: Shaartuz, Tajikistan

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
In collaboration with the Chief of Party, the Deputy Chief of Party is responsible for the administration, fiscal management, and grant management of the USAID-funded Tajikistan Stability Enhancement Program (TSEP.) TSEP includes conflict mitigation, economic development and social revitalization activities to address the causes of instability in Tajikistan, assuring quality, impact and cost effectiveness of the project. The Deputy Chief of Party will work with the Chief of Party to develop program strategy and ensure that it continues to meet USAID requirements and standards. The Deputy Chief of Party will directly manage local project staff and will work closely with them to ensure timely, quality and coordinated implementation of activities. The level of oversight will require substantial travel to field sites. The position will also be responsible for some donor communication, including submission of narrative reports as required.

Qualifications:
• MA or equivalent in a social science, international studies or management, or related field, and three years of field experience in international relief and development programs.
• Three years or more of practical experience in community-based programming, capacity building and civil society development.
• An understanding of the potential underlying causes of conflict, and an ability to be able to recognize and monitor conflict. Experience with conflict analysis or conflict mitigation programming preferred.
• Prior experience with USAID and/or other bilateral funding agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a social entrepreneur and proven success with building, managing and leading a team of professionals and the ability to function as a team player among peers.
• Successful and proven negotiation, communication, organization, and prioritization skills and experience.
• Experience in Central Asia and/or the former Soviet Union, with a demonstrated knowledge of and sensitivity to people and issues of the region.
• The ability and desire to grow individually and professionally.
• Fluency in English required. Russian or Tajik, or other regional language skills preferred.

To Apply: Apply here

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Intern: Russia and the North Caucasus

2010-11-26T12:00:00.002-05:00

Organization: Freedom House

Website: FH

Title: Intern

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:

Our Washington, DC, office currently seeks an Intern to assist with developing activities pertaining to Russia and the North Caucasus.

Majority of work will deal with the Russian North Caucasus region and human rights issues. The intern will be responsible for researching and keeping abreast of current news and events in Russia and the North Caucasus and updating the American Committee for Peace in the Caucasus website (www.peaceinthecaucasus.org) accordingly. In addition, the intern will provide support to the project staff by assisting with program development, research, and daily administrative duties as assigned. Occasionally, work related to Eastern and Central Europe will be required as well.

Qualifications:

Interest in and knowledge of political developments in Russia and the North Caucasus, and human rights issues in particular.
Advanced level of proficiency in written Russian.
Native speaking proficiency in English.
Ability to research and use good judgment in information dissemination.
Readiness to learn and work with Dreamweaver software a plus.
College degree or graduate student with research experience.

To Apply:

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

Lorena Castro

Human Resources Recruiter

humanresources@freedomhouse.org

Fax: (202) 822-3893

Applications will be accepted until positions is filled. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume. If any candidate does not have all required information, he or she will not be considered. Candidates are also requested to state where they viewed the job advertisement in their applications.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be notified. No phone calls, please.

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Study Abroad Advisor, Northern/Central/Eastern Europe (Sweden, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Russia)

2010-11-26T12:00:00.000-05:00

Organization: CIEE

Website: CIEE

Title: Study Abroad Advisor

Location: Portland, ME

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
The Study Abroad Advisor (SAA), based in the CIEE Portland office, has primary responsibilities for students between the point of application and the point of departure on the program. The SAA is responsible for the review and acceptance of applicants, tracking and collection of supplementary application and pre-departure materials, efficiency in processing student applications, customer service to applicants, parents and study abroad advisors and maintaining the integrity of participant data in the database system. The SAA also oversees the creation of participant pre-departure materials, including visa instructions, as well as their collection and dispersal to the appropriate staff people. In addition, the SAA is responsible for contributing to strategic student and campus outreach efforts to grow student participation in CIEE study abroad programs.

Qualifications:

Education - Bachelors degree required.
Work Experience – 3-4 years of work experience in a customer service oriented field. Demonstrated interest in education abroad or higher education is preferred.
Experience Abroad - Personal study or living abroad experience is required. Experience living or studying in Northern/Central/Eastern Europe is strongly preferred.
Foreign Language Experience – proficiency in Russian, Czech, Polish or Hungarian is preferred.
Customer Service - Must have strong service skills and the ability to resolve issues fairly and expediently. Must be able to exude empathy and control over the phone and in email.
Time Management - Must have the ability to plan for and manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously and on tight deadlines.
Administration - Must have strong organizational and administrative skills and extreme attention to detail.
Interpersonal - Must be a team player and self starter able to exercise sound judgment to handle a variety issues.
Communication - Must be able to communicate clearly and succinctly with various audiences.
Travel - Must be willing and able to travel regularly in support of program outreach efforts. Travel will be approximately 15% of year.
Technology - Must have solid experience working with Microsoft Office Programs including Word, Excel and Outlook. Must know how to set up mail merges and how to format spreadsheets and documents. Must be comfortable with learning new databases and technology.
Flexibility – Must have a high tolerance for ambiguity and the flexibility necessary to respond quickly and appropriately to changing circumstances and priorities

To Apply:
Interested candidates please email a cover letter and resume to cieeresume@ciee.org. Please put “Study Abroad Advisor – Northern/Central/Eastern Europe” in the subject line. We will contact those candidates we would like to meet with to further discuss this exciting opportunity. No phone calls please.

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Federal Govt: Administrative Assistant

2010-11-23T12:00:00.000-05:00

Organization:Department of Commerce - International Trade Administration

Website: DoC

Title:Administrative Assistant

Location:Washington, DC

Compensation: $42,209 - $60,765, plus federal benefits

Description:
This position is located in the Office of Europe, Market Access & Compliance, International Trade Administration. The incumbent will serve as the administrative assistant with responsibilities for upporting the DAS for Europe and working with support staff in the Offices of European Country Affairs; EU; and Russian, Ukraine and Eurasia to ensure that the organization administrative needs are managed in a timely manner.

The incumbent will review and edit all documents requiring the Deputy Assistant Secretary(DAS) of Europe's signature. He/She will also coordinate all tasking in the front office; conducting the DAS' daily calendar; oversee all trip planning and preparations; conducting research on topical issues related to the DAS' agenda; assist in the drafting of DAS speeches and other forms of correspondences; help organize and foreign chambers of commerce to raise awareness of EUR office's efforts; assist in monitoring EUR office case work performance. The incumbent will provide guidance and instructions to subordinate offices on preparation of correspondence, reporting, requirements, or other administrative procedures.

Qualifications:You must possess 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level or equivalent band with difficulty and responsibility that has equipped you with the necessary knowledge skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

For the GS-7: On year of specialized experience at the GS-6 or equivalent band is defined as experience coordinating international projects; reviewing, and editing various documents related to international trade; coordinating schedules; and making travel arrangements.

For the GS-8: On year of specialized experience at the GS-7 or equivalent band is defined as experience organizing and coordinating international projects; writing, reviewing, and editing various documents related to international trade; coordinating senior level managements schedules; and making foreign travel arrangements.

Best qualified candidates will possess the following Knowledge,Skills and Abilities:
1. Ability to effectively write, review and edit various documents and conduct research on topical issues.
2. Ability to effectively manage and coordinate schedules for senior level officials and organize their travel arrangements.
3. Ability to perform data gathering, assembly, interpretation and associated work.

To Apply: Apply Here

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Program Officer (Armenia) - Civil Society

2010-11-15T12:00:00.007-05:00

Organization: Counterpart International

Website: Counterpart

Title: Program Officer (Armenia) - Civil Society

Location: Arlington, VA

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:

Working from Counterpart’s US headquarters, the Program Officer (PO) for Armenia will provide backstopping and assist in the oversight of program implementation, as well as provide strategic and technical assistance to necessary to achieve all program objectives. The PO will support and report directly to the Senior Program Manager (SPM) for Armenia, and will support field staff by providing technical and administrative support. The PO will also be expected to support of new business development as needed. The PO will serve as a key member of the Civil Society Division’s Armenia Country Support Team.

Responsibilities:

Maintains regular contact with, and provides general support to field staff under the supervision of the SPM for Armenia:
• Provides primary backstopping to SPM and field team during the launch of new field programs.
• Assist in the administration of ongoing program activities from headquarters.
• Provides primary support on program reports and outreach material, particularly reporting deliverables to donors.
• Closely collaborates with field team, finance and administration, and program staff in conducting proactive financial backstopping and budget tracking.
• Assists with the review of program work plans and performance monitoring and evaluation plans.
• Participates in recruitment of potential candidates for field positions.
• Assists SPM with drafting of scopes of work for consultants; prepares consulting agreements (with Human
• Resources) and reviews consultant reports.
• Compiles, distributes and integrates program best practices, lessons learned, success stories and impacts in other programs and institutionally; liaises with Communications team for program outreach and business development purposes.
• Prepares briefing material/program highlights/reports on civil society in Armenia for interested parties; funders, donors, academic circles, key decision makers and development professions.

Representation
• Conducts research and analysis for knowledge management activities.
• Represents Counterpart at conferences and other events.
• Engages in professional forums, workshops, events related to Armenia and/or technical practices relevant to the country’s program portfolio.
• Develops and maintains working relations within Counterpart (Communications, HR, Administration, Finance, and other program divisions).

Communication
• Prepares and distributes written materials for publicity purposes.
• Promotes programmatic and interpersonal problem solving.
• Supports and develops team building in all work spheres.

Qualifications:
• Masters’ degree in political science, international relations or related field;
• Minimum of 2-3 years of previous work experience preferably in international development, including experience backstopping USAID-funded programs.
• Strong internet and computer software skills, including MS Office Suite programs, and web-based research tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, writing sample required.
• Ability to work in multi-cultural and lingual settings.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure with attention to detail.
• Ability to travel to the Armenia to provide short-term technical and administrative support as needed.
• Strong inter-personal skills.
• English fluency required; Strong language skills in Armenian or Russian strongly preferred.

To Apply: Apply here by December 3, 2010.

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Intern

2010-11-15T12:00:00.006-05:00

Organization: Atlantic Council

Website: Atlantic Council

Title: Intern

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: Not paid

Description:
The program seeks well-organized, highly reliable, motivated candidates with excellent writing skills and who thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate initiative. The position is not paid, but candidates gain valuable skills, experience, knowledge, and contacts in the Washington, DC, policy community.
Interns for the Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center provide important research and logistical support to assist these efforts and support program staff. They work closely with the Program Director, the Director of Programs, the Assistant Director, and Black Sea Energy and Economic Forum staff. Interns are also encouraged to pursue their own research projects and to write and publish their own policy briefs or blog posts.
Duties are not limited to, but will include:

Conduct research to support the activities of the Director and his deputies.
Manage program contacts and knowledge.
Draft correspondence and take notes at Council roundtables and strategy sessions for program archives.
Handle an array logistical issues for program events and activities.
Write analytical pieces for publication on the New Atlanticist blog.
Help draft and edit policy briefs and task force reports. Each intern is responsible for completing all tasks stated above and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Must be at least a college senior in good standing, a graduate student or a recent graduate.
Must demonstrate proven interest in international affairs with an emphasis on trade, economics, energy, or the Eurasia region.
Must have excellent writing and editing skills.
Must work well with others and interact professionally with senior figures.
Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

To Apply:
To be considered for this position, please email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to: internship@acus.org.

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Intern: Central and Eastern Europe

2010-11-15T12:00:00.005-05:00

Organization: National Democratic Institute

Website: NDI

Title: Intern: Central and Eastern Europe

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: Not listed

Description:
The National Democratic Institute’s (NDI) Central and Eastern Europe team is seeking an intern will provide programmatic and administrative support to the regional CEE team by performing the following duties.
The Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) team of NDI invites all qualified candidates to apply for a full-time paid internship in a dynamic, fast-paced organization that promotes democracy worldwide. The position offers a window into the field of international development work, with challenging opportunities for those wishing to explore a career in the expanding realm of international relations.

Required Skills

Gather reports from various news sources on the countries of the CEE region;
Draft cover memos and editing regular field reports, proposals, and other documents as needed;
Prepare program briefing materials for NDI trainers and Field Representatives;
Assist with such administrative tasks as faxing, photocopying, and preparing for seminars;
Research on subjects such as civic education/organizing, NGO development and political party building;
Attending workshops, lectures and other events within and outside of NDI.

Qualifications:

Generally pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in international affairs, political science or a related field; recent graduates are also welcome to apply;
Available full-time (40hrs/week);
Interest in/knowledge of political issues and/or of Central and Eastern Europe;
Strong written and oral communication skills;
Efficiency and organization skills;
Able to work independently and as part of a group;
Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously;
Computer knowledge skills, including MS Word, Excel, and the Internet.

To Apply: Apply here

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Programs Director

2010-11-15T12:00:00.004-05:00

Organization: Tahoe-Baikal Institute

Website: TBI

Title: Programs Director

Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA

Compensation: $32,500 to $36,000

Description:
The Programs Director will be an integral part of the TBI staff, giving him or her exposure to all aspects of the operations of a small non-profit organization. He or she is responsible for the quality of TBI’s programs and will work to continue the development of program delivery, outreach and program success. The Programs Director will oversee all aspects of TBI’s various programs, including our annual Summer Environmental Exchange, topic-specific trainings and exchanges, community outreach activities, and programs aimed at the alumni of our exchanges.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 1-3 years work experience in a related field, including supervisory and program management experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team
• Proven ability to manage field and office operations of a program with similar complexity
• Excellent professional communication skills
• Strong Russian language skills (both spoken and written);
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Publisher and/or Adobe InDesign
• Experience with environmental education, including lesson planning and curriculum development
• Experience with staff management
• Experience with group facilitation and leadership of student groups
• Experience with public outreach
• Experience managing projects and budgets
• Ability to work with people of different cultural backgrounds
• Knowledge of political and environmental issues in Russia and the U.S.
• Ability to travel to Russia/Mongolia for up to six weeks at a time
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays
• Ability to stay calm and flexible in high stress situations and to exercise sound decision making at all times
• Must present evidence of clean motor vehicle record, proof of auto insurance, a valid California driver’s license and submit to a criminal background check
• Willingness to obtain California Class B drivers license (commercial license with passenger endorsement)

To Apply:

Please send electronic cover letter, resume, and three references to jobs@tahoebaikal.org.

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Media and Civil Society Specialist

2010-11-10T12:00:00.001-05:00

Organization: IREX

Website: IREX

Title: Media and Civil Society Specialist

Location: Georgia

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:

IREX seeks applicants for the position of Media andCivil Society Specialist to support a program in Georgia designed in part to increase participation of civil society in developing local policy options. Thistask will increase civil society’s participation in local governments’decision-making processes, and will facilitate dialogue between government andnon-governmental actors. The task will promote civil societyparticipation techniques with the targeted municipalities. The purpose isto regularize civil society participation techniques already in use, or developfor adoption new mechanisms of civil society participation. This taskwill facilitate adoption of participatory strategic planning committees, publichearings, public meetings to discuss city priorities, public auditingmechanisms, and creating additional channels and strengthening existing avenuesof communication and information between local governments and civil society.

TheSpecialist will also oversee a portfolio of programs to better use regional television media outlets to increasecitizen awareness of municipal matters. This task will increase transparencyof targeted municipalities’ management and decision-making through promotingthe widest possible audience of local government matters. The contractorwill enhance media and municipality communication techniques already inuse. This task will closely work with USAID’s media assistance program.

Qualifications:
Collegeor university degree, with professional experience as a working journalist,editor or media manager, TV experience preferred;

Experiencein organizational development of CSOs;

Relevantprofessional experience working on journalism and CSO programs in Europe andEurasia countries, with a demonstrated understanding of the issues surroundingCSO and media development;

Experienceworking with donors/host governments on development programs;

Demonstratedability to effectively work with a diverse team of employees, including expatriateand local staff;

Stronginterpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to create and maintain effectiveworking relationships with partners, constituents, CSOs, academia, legislators,government officials, donors, as well as in-country and foreign experts;

Fluencyin English required.

To Apply: Apply here

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Analyst, Eurasia

2010-11-01T12:00:00.016-04:00

Organization: Eurasia Group

Website: EG

Title: Analyst, Eurasia

Location: NYC, London, or Washington, DC

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
Eurasia Group is seeking an experienced and motivated research analyst of Central Asia and Caucasus politics to be based in any of the firm's offices. In this position, you will assess political risks flowing from political and economic developments in region that are of relevance to Eurasia Group's financial, corporate, and government clients. You will have the ability to analyze important macro-political policy drivers and economic trends. You will also have the ability to analyze sectoral regulatory issues, and have a strong knowledge of regional energy issues.

You will undertake research and writing for a range of products and projects. You will perform in-depth research and will write both short analyses and longer papers. You will have excellent research capabilities and be capable of producing multiple pieces of research and analysis under tight deadlines. You must have excellent and succinct writing skills at native English level. You must be able to manage competing demands on time.

Qualifications:
You will have a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant professional experience, one year of field experience in the region and an advanced degree in political science or other relevant discipline (international relations, economics). You must understand the relevance of your research to a broad range of investors and companies. Previous research or consulting experience is preferred. The ability to conduct research in Russian will be a significant advantage for candidates. Applications from more experienced candidates are welcome. You will also understand the management and coordination of complex research projects. You will ensure the timely delivery of high-quality research products and coordinate the activities of analysts and associates with regard to both research and business development. You understand deadlines and you write in a succinct style at native English standard.

To Apply:
To apply for the position, please submit resume, cover letter and salary history (plain text, PDF or MS Word documents only) to careers@eurasiagroup.net with "Analyst, Central Asia/Caucasus" in the subject line. This position is available immediately. The resume evaluation process will take place on an ongoing basis until the position has been filled.

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Eurasia Project Support Officer

2010-11-01T12:00:00.015-04:00

Organization: International Alert

Website: International Alert

Title: Eurasia Project Support Officer

Location: London, UK

Compensation: £27,971 annually, plus other benefits

Description:
We are looking for an organised and enthusiastic individual to work in our Eurasia Programme. You will support the Project Manager for our work on the Georgian-Abkhaz and Georgian-South Ossetian conflicts, and a regional project aimed at strengthening the voice of the South Caucasus peacebuilding ‘expert community’ in the region and internationally.

Qualifications:
You should be educated to degree level, with experience of grants management and of organising events. Excellent communications and interpersonal skills are also essential coupled with fluency in English (verbal and written). Fluent Russian language skills (spoken and written) is also essential.

To Apply: Apply here by December 1, 2010.

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