Program Officer - Eurasia

Organization: National Endowment for Democracy

Website: NED

Title: Program Officer - Eurasia

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a congressionally funded, private, nonprofit grant making organization that works to support freedom around the world, seeks a Program Officer for its Eurasia section. The position is based in Washington, DC.  The Program Officer will work with the regional director and program staff to develop and manage the NED’s Eurasia grants program, develop the Endowment’s strategy for Russia, Central Asia and the Caucasus, set priorities, and monitor and evaluate projects in the region.


Responsibilities:

• Assess grant proposals to present at quarterly NED Board meetings;
• Travel to the region on a regular basis to identify and work with potential new grantees;
• Monitor and provide compliance assistance to existing grantees;
• Attend relevant internal and external meetings;
• Track political and third sector developments in the region;
• Maintain contacts with organizations and individuals working on the region.

Qualifications:

• A Master’s level education in International Affairs, History, Political Science or related discipline;
• At least five years of prior experience in democracy related and nonprofit work;
• In-country experience in Russia, Central Asia or the Caucasus.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills in English and Russian; fluency in Russian is required and proficiency in Turkic languages of Central Asia would be an advantage;
• Proficient in the use of MS Office;
• High degree of organization and initiative;
• Experience in financial monitoring and reporting;
• Knowledge of program evaluation techniques;
• Excellent staff, office management and interpersonal skills.

To Apply:   Applications must include a cover letter, resume, salary history and salary requirements, and contact information for three references. Please send to jobs@ned.org, with your name and Program Officer, Eurasia – Job #1023 in the subject line. 


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