Program Officer for the Partnerships and Training Division, IREX/DC

IREX seeks a full-time Program Officer for the Partnerships and Training Division, IREX/DC. The position will work on a variety of US government (USAID and State Dept.) international assistance programs directed primarily at the region of the former Soviet Union. Responsibilities include institutional partnership and women's crisis center support programs. The position requires project management experience with international assistance programs and proficiency in Russian. Primary responsibilities include budget management, grants administration, and liaising with the IREX field office in Moscow. International travel and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications:

Candidates must be well organized, able to work independently, skilled at handling multiple tasks, able to adhere to deadlines, and able to actively network with the government and private sectors. Other specific qualifications should include at a minimum:

• a bachelor's degree or international equivalent in a relevant discipline, MA preferred
• program management experience, preferably on USAID-funded programs
• proficiency in Russian
• professional and/or living experience in the region
• knowledge of the international development and NGO communities
• proposal writing experience
• demonstrated organizational and communication skills
• excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• budget management experience, preferably ECA/State Department and USAID

Submit cover letter and resume to:

Robert Cronin
[email protected]
Fax: (202)628-8189
www.irex.org
EOE.

Last updated:    May 2000

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