Monday, August 23, 2010

Director, Ballet Summer Intensive Program

Organization: Russian American Foundation 

Website: RAF

Title: Director, Ballet Summer Intensive Program  

Location: New York, NY

Compensation: $35,000 to $40,000

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

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


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

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


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Sunday, August 22, 2010

EF Country Director/EFCA Executive Director

Organization: Eurasia Foundation

Website: EF

Title: EF Country Director/EFCA Executive Director

Location: Tajikistan

Compensation: Not Listed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Director - Osh

Organization: Eurasia Foundation

Website: EF

Title: Director - Osh

Location: Osh, Kyrgyzstan 

Compensation: Not Listed

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

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


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

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

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    Wednesday, August 18, 2010

    Federal Govt: EXBS Advisor Position for Ukraine

    Organization: Department of State

    Website: DoS

    Title: EXBS Advisor

    Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Flexible and adaptive to shifting requirements of the EXBS Program.


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

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

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

    You will be required to travel frequently.

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

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

    To Apply:  Apply Here by August 25, 2010

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    Tuesday, August 17, 2010

    Gilman Spring 2011 Application

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

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

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

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

    Sunday, August 15, 2010

    Executive Director, ECA Division

    Organization: Human Rights Watch

    Website: HRW

    Title: Executive Director, ECA Division

    Location: Flexible - Europe

    Compensation: Not Listed

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

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

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

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


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

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    Thursday, August 12, 2010

    MICE tourism specialist

    Organization: Chemonics International

    Website: Chemonics

    Title:  MICE tourism specialist  

    Location: Ukraine

    Compensation: Not Listed

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

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

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


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