Program Director, Civil Society

Organization: IREX

Website: IREX

Title: Program Director, Civil Society

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

Compensation: Not Listed

Description:
IREX seeks a qualified professional to fill the position of Program Director for a major public library development program in Ukraine funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and implemented with the support of USAID. The program works in four areas: over the next three years, it is equipping more than 1000 libraries with computers for internet access; it is setting up a national library training infrastructure including training centers in oblast centers and a curriculum addressing modern library practices; it is developing the capacity of librarians and their association to advocate on behalf of libraries at all levels; and it is working with government to implement policies that recognize the value of libraries to society.

The position is based in Kyiv, Ukraine with frequent travel throughout the country and internationally. The position requires significant managerial experience overseeing international assistance programs, communicating on critical issues with a range of partners, and liaising with high-level government officials, NGOs, the private sector and donors. The director will be expected to maintain coordination with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on a regular basis. IREX seeks a candidate with knowledge of library systems and/or utilizing internet as an educational and community development tool.  

Qualifications:
Candidates must be well organized, able to work independently, skilled at handling multiple tasks, able to meet deadlines, work in stressful situations, and willing to travel extensively around Ukraine. Other specific qualifications should include at a minimum:

• A minimum of 8 years experience in managing assistance programs, 10-15 years preferred; a master’s degree in a relevant discipline;
• Ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously, dealing with complex issues related to government coordination, partner capacity-building and consensus building among stakeholders;
• Demonstrated experience communicating persuasively on an issue to a wide range of audiences, including government and media;
• Experience in training design and evaluation;
• Experience overseeing large grant-making programs and providing monitoring and assistance to subgrantees;
• Experience with program monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment
• 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;
• Familiarity with political, economic, and social issues in the former Soviet Union or Ukraine specifically;
• Experience working with information and communication technology in a development context;
• Excellent writing skills;
• Russian and/or Ukrainian language skills are essential. 

To Apply: Apply Here by September 15, 2010


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