Civil Society Program Manager, Tajikistan

The Civil Society Program Manager will help Mercy Corps International design, manage, and implement its proposed civil society strategy in Tajikistan. The program develops and implements tools, methodologies, and techniques for assisting local civil society organizations, and individual citizens to: increase their level of participation in local decision-making, promote accountability and transparency, and establish opportunities for dialogue, consensus-building, and peaceful change.
The program ultimately seeks to demonstrate the importance of civil society in creating a more enabling environment for successful relief and sustainable development.
Requires:

Minimum 5 years experience in civil society, relief or development program development and implementation. Civil society experience could include grants management, training in advocacy, coalition-building, constituency development, NGO organizational development, civic education, democracy promotion, conflict management, or human rights.
Awareness of, and exposure to, overseas environments and international development issues, and civil society strengthening, including grassroots organizing, political and economic development, human rights and civil society, and the environment.
Proven ability to lead and manage diverse and disparate civil society projects.
Ability to administer US Government/other donor grants in compliance with requirements.
Experience in proposal development and donor relations. Well-developed ability to conceptualize and actualize ideas.
Superb communication (speaking, writing) and interpersonal skills. Experience working closely with indigenous NGOs and citizens' groups.
Experience in budget planning, analysis, and monitoring.
Willingness to travel.
Ability to speak Tajik or Russian preferred.
Submit cover letter, salary history and resume to:
Mercy Corps International
3030 SW First Ave.
Portland, OR 97201
Fax: 503/796-6844
Email: [email protected]

Last updated: January 2000

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