Organization: International Research and Exchange (IREX)
Website:
IREX
Title:
Advanced Research Scholar
Location: Various
cities in Russia and the surrounding countries
Compensation:
Stipend, airfare, visa, insurance, and other provisions
Description:
The
Individual Advanced Research Opportunities Program (IARO) provides
students, scholars and professionals with support to perform policy
relevant field research, in the countries of Eastern Europe and Eurasia.
In addition to engaging in research in the region, the IARO fellowship
affords scholars the opportunity to increase their understanding of
critical, policy relevant issues, develop and sustain international
networks, and collaborate with foreign scholars on topics vital to both
the academic and policy-making communities.
Applicants
to the IARO program can apply to do research in up to three countries
for up to nine months. As part of the IARO fellowship, participants are
provided with visa assistance, international roundtrip transportation, a
monthly allowance for housing and living expenses, as well as emergency
evacuation insurance. IARO fellows also have access to resources
available in any of IREX’s 25 field offices.
Qualifications:
IARO
fellowships will be awarded in each of the following categories:
Master’s
Student
Eligibility: Must be enrolled in a master’s program
during the grant period
Grant Duration: one to three months
Predoctoral
Student
Eligibility: Must be enrolled in a PhD program during
the grant period
Grant Duration: two to nine months
Professional
Eligibility: Must have one of the following degrees (MA, MS,
MFA, MBA, MPA, MLIS, MPH, JD, MD) and must not be enrolled as a student
during the grant period.
Grant Duration: two to nine months
Postdoctoral
Scholar
Eligibility: Must hold a PhD by the application
deadline
Grant Duration: two to nine months
All
applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents.
To
Apply: Apply Here
Deadline: November 17, 2010
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Monday, October 18, 2010
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Russia Program Director
Organization: Pacific Environment
Website: PE
Title: Russia Program Director
Location: San Francisco, CA
Compensation: Not Listed
Description:
Pacific Environment seeks an experienced and energetic Russia Program Director with a demonstrated passion for the environment and social justice. The Russia Program Director oversees the Russia grants portfolio, supervises a team of four, manages the program budget, and oversees campaigns to support our Russian partner organizations. The Russia Program Director must have superior written and verbal communication skills in both Russian and English. The Russia Program Director is also involved extensively in fundraising and outreach for the Russia Program, particularly by working with both institutional and individual donors. The position involves travel, including travel to Russia for site visits and meetings. The position requires strong leadership and decision-making abilities, an ability to work effectively in cross-cultural settings, strategic insight and professional initiative, experience in fundraising and outreach, budgeting and management skills, experience with international grantmaking, prioritization and time management skills, and a pervasive collaborative and results-oriented approach to all tasks. This position reports to the Executive Director and is based in San Francisco, California.
The Russia Program Director will be responsible for:
• Overseeing and participating in development and implementation of environmental campaigns in Russia;
• Fundraising for Pacific Environment’s Russia Program, including extensive grant writing and reporting and outreach to individual donors;
• Publicizing Russian environmental issues and campaigns in the US through writing articles, public speaking, and working with the media;
• Establishing media contacts and acting as a spokesperson for the Russia Program;
• Overseeing a team of four Russia Program staff;
• Overseeing the Russia Program budget and activities; monitoring expenditures against budget on a regular basis;
• Overseeing effective implementation of a $500,000 per year re-granting program;
• Researching, monitoring, and analyzing environmental issues in Russia;
• Maintaining strong connections with Russian partners, including regular site visits, email, and phone communications;
• Ensuring implementation of an exchange program involving three exchanges per year;
• Contributing to the production and dissemination of reports and project and campaign outreach materials, including policy papers, fact sheets, and web pages;
• Interpreting and translating between English and Russian for program work when necessary;
• Working as part of a team with the Executive Director, development and communications staff, and other program staff to further the goals of the organization; and
• Other tasks as needed.
Qualifications:
• MANDATORY: Fluent language skills in Russian and English;
• Superb written and verbal communications skills;
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills, excellent attention to detail;
• Able to work under pressure, while being self-motivated and an energetic team player;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ease in working cooperatively and inclusively with people of different cultures;
• Experience with staff supervision, fundraising, campaign management, and budget management;
• Experience with public speaking;
• Commitment to maintaining an efficient, collaborative and positive work environment;
• Able to travel extensively nationally and internationally;
• Strong computer skills, including Outlook and MS Office;
• Authorized to work in the United States;
• Commitment to environmental protection and social justice and a sense of humor are essential!
To Apply:
Please e-mail a cover letter, resume, a writing sample, and contact information for three references to:
Leah Zimmerman
Interim Executive Director
hr@pacificenvironment.org
www.pacificenvironment.org
No phone calls, please. This position will remain open until filled. To guarantee review of your resume, please submit by 1 November.
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Website: PE
Title: Russia Program Director
Location: San Francisco, CA
Compensation: Not Listed
Description:
Pacific Environment seeks an experienced and energetic Russia Program Director with a demonstrated passion for the environment and social justice. The Russia Program Director oversees the Russia grants portfolio, supervises a team of four, manages the program budget, and oversees campaigns to support our Russian partner organizations. The Russia Program Director must have superior written and verbal communication skills in both Russian and English. The Russia Program Director is also involved extensively in fundraising and outreach for the Russia Program, particularly by working with both institutional and individual donors. The position involves travel, including travel to Russia for site visits and meetings. The position requires strong leadership and decision-making abilities, an ability to work effectively in cross-cultural settings, strategic insight and professional initiative, experience in fundraising and outreach, budgeting and management skills, experience with international grantmaking, prioritization and time management skills, and a pervasive collaborative and results-oriented approach to all tasks. This position reports to the Executive Director and is based in San Francisco, California.
The Russia Program Director will be responsible for:
• Overseeing and participating in development and implementation of environmental campaigns in Russia;
• Fundraising for Pacific Environment’s Russia Program, including extensive grant writing and reporting and outreach to individual donors;
• Publicizing Russian environmental issues and campaigns in the US through writing articles, public speaking, and working with the media;
• Establishing media contacts and acting as a spokesperson for the Russia Program;
• Overseeing a team of four Russia Program staff;
• Overseeing the Russia Program budget and activities; monitoring expenditures against budget on a regular basis;
• Overseeing effective implementation of a $500,000 per year re-granting program;
• Researching, monitoring, and analyzing environmental issues in Russia;
• Maintaining strong connections with Russian partners, including regular site visits, email, and phone communications;
• Ensuring implementation of an exchange program involving three exchanges per year;
• Contributing to the production and dissemination of reports and project and campaign outreach materials, including policy papers, fact sheets, and web pages;
• Interpreting and translating between English and Russian for program work when necessary;
• Working as part of a team with the Executive Director, development and communications staff, and other program staff to further the goals of the organization; and
• Other tasks as needed.
Qualifications:
• MANDATORY: Fluent language skills in Russian and English;
• Superb written and verbal communications skills;
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills, excellent attention to detail;
• Able to work under pressure, while being self-motivated and an energetic team player;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ease in working cooperatively and inclusively with people of different cultures;
• Experience with staff supervision, fundraising, campaign management, and budget management;
• Experience with public speaking;
• Commitment to maintaining an efficient, collaborative and positive work environment;
• Able to travel extensively nationally and internationally;
• Strong computer skills, including Outlook and MS Office;
• Authorized to work in the United States;
• Commitment to environmental protection and social justice and a sense of humor are essential!
To Apply:
Please e-mail a cover letter, resume, a writing sample, and contact information for three references to:
Leah Zimmerman
Interim Executive Director
hr@pacificenvironment.org
www.pacificenvironment.org
No phone calls, please. This position will remain open until filled. To guarantee review of your resume, please submit by 1 November.
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Public Relations Specialist
Organization: Russian American Foundation
Website: RAF
Title: Public Relations Specialist
Location: New York, NY
Compensation: Not Listed
Description:
Qualifications:
To Apply: Please send cover letter, resume, and compensation requirements to Olga at rusamfoundation.org.
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Website: RAF
Title: Public Relations Specialist
Location: New York, NY
Compensation: Not Listed
Description:
An established small foundation with
initiatives aimed at bridging American and Russian people, businesses,
cultures and countries is looking for a consultant with strong Public
Relations experience and contacts in the New York media and, preferably,
nationally. Approximate time commitment is 1 day/week.
Responsibilities would include: writing and circulating press releases,
securing press exposure for the Foundation/its events and programs/its
supporters, etc.
Qualifications:
Applicant must possess contacts with New York,
and preferably national, media with a focus on: arts, culture,
community, business, international. Applicant must be able to
demonstrate strong understanding of how to secure exposure for diverse
events, projects, etc.
To Apply: Please send cover letter, resume, and compensation requirements to Olga at rusamfoundation.org.
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Saturday, October 16, 2010
MA Registered Nurse Care Manager
Organization: Springwell, Inc.
Website: Springwell
Title: MA Registered Nurse Care Manager
Location: Watertown, MA
Compensation: Not Listed
Description:
Community social service agency needs RN to work with consumers in a Mass Health Program called Group Adult Foster Care(GAFC). Bilingual English/Russian speaking preferred. Conduct in home assessments and provide ongoing support to elders and individuals with disabilities. Divide your time between home visits and documentation case conferences and team meetings. No Nights, No Weekends, No Beepers
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Nursing or related field from accredited college, Valid Massachusetts Nursing License and minimum of 2 years working with seniors and or individuals with disabilities; preferably in a community setting. Must have strong computer skills and should be comfortable using a laptop or PDA in the field. Personal transportation necessary.
To Apply:
Resumes: Attention Human Resources
By fax: (617) 926-9897, by e-mail: hr@springwell.com
By mail: Springwell, Inc., 125 Walnut Street, Watertown, MA 02472
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Website: Springwell
Title: MA Registered Nurse Care Manager
Location: Watertown, MA
Compensation: Not Listed
Description:
Community social service agency needs RN to work with consumers in a Mass Health Program called Group Adult Foster Care(GAFC). Bilingual English/Russian speaking preferred. Conduct in home assessments and provide ongoing support to elders and individuals with disabilities. Divide your time between home visits and documentation case conferences and team meetings. No Nights, No Weekends, No Beepers
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Nursing or related field from accredited college, Valid Massachusetts Nursing License and minimum of 2 years working with seniors and or individuals with disabilities; preferably in a community setting. Must have strong computer skills and should be comfortable using a laptop or PDA in the field. Personal transportation necessary.
English/Russian speaking preferred.
To Apply:
Resumes: Attention Human Resources
By fax: (617) 926-9897, by e-mail: hr@springwell.com
By mail: Springwell, Inc., 125 Walnut Street, Watertown, MA 02472
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Program Assistant, Eurasia and Belarus
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:
Qualifications:
•Bachelors degree or equivalent years of experience required
•1-2 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.
•Minimum two years of administrative office experience.
•Computer knowledge, preferably Microsoft Office, Internet, Excel, and Power Point.
To Apply:
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.
Click here to see the previous post of this position: Program Assistant, Eurasia and Belarus, January 2010
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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 e-mail 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
•1-2 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.
•Minimum two years of administrative office experience.
•Computer knowledge, preferably Microsoft Office, Internet, Excel, and Power Point.
To Apply:
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.
Click here to see the previous post of this position: Program Assistant, Eurasia and Belarus, January 2010
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Monday, October 11, 2010
Program Manager - Abhkazia
Organization: World Vision
Website: WVI
Title: Program Manager - Abhkazia
Location: Abkhazia, Sukhumi, Georgia
Compensation: Not Listed
Description:
Qualifications:
To Apply: Apply here by October 25, 2010
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Website: WVI
Title: Program Manager - Abhkazia
Location: Abkhazia, Sukhumi, Georgia
Compensation: Not Listed
Description:
To provide overall
leadership and management to the Abkhazia Program of World Vision
Georgia through strategic planning, funding acquisition, design,
implementation, management, local capacity building and monitoring of
all program activities and strategies in order to ensure its integration
and coordination with other projects and departments. Serve as a
primary representative of the organization with local and international
stakeholders in Abkhazia.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Manage and coordinate, the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of all WVI projects in Abkhazia, including staff development and financial resources management.
* Ensure coordination of the Abkhazia program with other WVG departments.
* Represent World Vision to government ministries, UN agencies, major donors, and other INGOs.
* Ensure that projects maintain adequate funding through proposal writing and liaise with major donors.
* Maintain and development knowledge-management system, ensuring evaluation findings are adequately documented and integrated into operations
* Prepare narrative reports for major donors, and other stakeholders as required.
* Ensure the safety and security of staff and visitors, in accordance with the WV security manual and Abkhazia program security plan
* Organize and facilitate field visits for external management staff and donor representatives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Manage and coordinate, the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of all WVI projects in Abkhazia, including staff development and financial resources management.
* Ensure coordination of the Abkhazia program with other WVG departments.
* Represent World Vision to government ministries, UN agencies, major donors, and other INGOs.
* Ensure that projects maintain adequate funding through proposal writing and liaise with major donors.
* Maintain and development knowledge-management system, ensuring evaluation findings are adequately documented and integrated into operations
* Prepare narrative reports for major donors, and other stakeholders as required.
* Ensure the safety and security of staff and visitors, in accordance with the WV security manual and Abkhazia program security plan
* Organize and facilitate field visits for external management staff and donor representatives.
Qualifications:
* A university
degree in social sciences, economics, development or related field is
required. A master degree in a related field is preferred.
* At least 5 years of professional experience in project/program management, preferable in the field of micro-economic development.
* Requires good cross-cultural understanding and communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
* Must be able to communicate ideas within and outside of World Vision, with local government authorities, with major donors, other NGOs and UN agencies.
* Willing to travel extensively within Abkhazia and to/from Tbilisi.
* Familiarity with European Union grant regulations, Russian language skills strongly preferred.
* Requires good computer and writing skills. Fluency in English, spoken and written.
* Requires good cross-cultural understanding and communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
* Willing to travel extensively within Abkhazia and to/from Tbilisi.
* Honesty and strong commitment to WV principles.
* At least 5 years of professional experience in project/program management, preferable in the field of micro-economic development.
* Requires good cross-cultural understanding and communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
* Must be able to communicate ideas within and outside of World Vision, with local government authorities, with major donors, other NGOs and UN agencies.
* Willing to travel extensively within Abkhazia and to/from Tbilisi.
* Familiarity with European Union grant regulations, Russian language skills strongly preferred.
* Requires good computer and writing skills. Fluency in English, spoken and written.
* Requires good cross-cultural understanding and communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
* Willing to travel extensively within Abkhazia and to/from Tbilisi.
* Honesty and strong commitment to WV principles.
To Apply: Apply here by October 25, 2010
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Program Manager - Market Alliances Against Poverty
Organization: Mercy Corps
Website: Mercy Corps
Title: Program Manager - Market Alliances Against Poverty
Location: Marneuli or Tbilisi, Georgia
Compensation: Not Listed
Description:
The Program Manager (PM) has the 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
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible for all international and national staff working under the Alliances program.
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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Website: Mercy Corps
Title: Program Manager - Market Alliances Against Poverty
Location: Marneuli or Tbilisi, Georgia
Compensation: Not Listed
Description:
The Program Manager (PM) has the 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
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible for all international and national staff working under the Alliances program.
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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