Job: NGO Development, Moscow

The International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX) seeks qualified candidates, preferably American nationals, for the Chief of Party position directing a Moscow-based USAID/Russia program to promote the development of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Russia. This position is contingent on funding.

The most important criteria for qualified candidates include 2-3 years USAID project management experience, fluency in Russian, and NGO development work (preferably working on youth and/or community service programs).

A more detailed description of the position follows:

The Moscow program director will be required on a full time basis for three years to manage a program to promote and threngthen Russian non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The Moscow Program Director will direct and oversee all work performed under a Cooperative Agreement with USAID and will be the primary point of contact with the USAID/Russia Mission.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Approve and submit to USAID all proposed workplans, staffing plans and budgets
• Work closely with NGO partners in the development of NGO development and action plans (community service, outreach, NGO resources and product development, etc.).
• Make effective written and oral presentations in Russian and English on the developmental challenges facing the "Promoting and Strengthening Russian NGO Development" project and articulate the project's successes in meeting those challenges
• Required to travel extensively to regional project sites within Russia for project management and monitoring purposes
• Responsible for the quality, cost, and timeliness of performance of all work performed under this Cooperative Agreement

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a relevant field (minimum)
• English and Russian language fluency
• Professional experience conducting NGO development programs in Russia and a thorough understanding of the issues surrounding NGO and civil society development in Russia
• Demonstrated experience managing NGO programs; Ability to manage several activities dealing with complex issues related to NGO management and civil society development simultaneously
• Past experience working with foreign donors (preferably with USAID)
• Strong interpersonal skills to negotiate with Russian and foreign experts, managers, and government officials to ensure the successful completion of project activities

Please send cover letter and resume to HR/RC, IREX, 1616 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006, fax to (202) 628-8189, email: [email protected], www.irex.org, EOE.

Last updated:    June 2000

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