Program Officer, Counterpart International, Inc.

Counterpart International, Inc., a Washington-based international non-profit organization, implements programs throughout the Pacific, Southeast Asia, and the former Soviet Union to effectively support the creation and development of strong, sustainable local institutions and non-governmental networks capable of addressing local and regional needs. Counterpart is seeking a qualified, team-oriented individual, who shares the organization's philosophy and commitment to excellence, to fill a Program Officer Position at its Washington, DC headquarters.

The Program Officer's primary responsibility will be to provide program management and administrative support to Counterpart's business development programs in Russia, Georgia, and potentially other countries of the former Soviet Union. PO responsibilities include: support to field staff, program development and design, writing and preparing program and other reports, monitoring program budget, conducting program outreach, and contributing to the development of new activities. Other responsibilities include:

• Developing and preparing proposals for submission to public and private donors;
• Networking for the purpose of information sharing, leveraging additional resources for projects, and collaborating on the design of new program initiatives.

Requirements for the position include:

• BA degree, Master's Degree preferred;
• 3-5 years experience in international development and working in a non-profit organization;
• excellent communication, writing and argumentative skills, writing sample required;
• experience developing proposals and budgets;
• attention to detail and ability to work independently within a team environment;
• familiarity with MS Office Suite; and,
• experience in the former Soviet Union and knowledge of Russian a plus.

Salary Range: commensurate with experience NO CALLS PLEASE. Send resume and cover letter to:

Karen Sherman
Counterpart International
1200 18th St, NW, Suite 1100
Washington, D.C. 20036
Fax: (202) 296-9679
E-mail: karen@counterpart.org

Last updated:    May 2000

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