New York NGO seeks program officer to coordinate
partnership with Russian National Press Institute

New York University's Center for War, Peace, and the News Media seeks a Program Coordinator to help administer its media-sector projects in Russia. The Center is the founder and partner of the National Press Institute (NPI), a Russian NGO with a staff of 45 at seven sites throughout Russia. NPI works to strengthen Russia's independent media--primarily regional non-state newspapers--through a variety of innovative training, consulting, and technology projects. More information about NPI's work is available (in Russian) at http://www.npi.ru.

The Program Coordinator, based at the Center's office in New York, will report to the Director for Eurasian Programs and be responsible for the following:

• Project development research;
• Coordination of U.S.-based program work;
• Budget tracking and project budgeting;
• Assistance in U.S. fundraising efforts for NPI;
• Development and distribution of promotional materials
• Maintenance of project files;
• Translations of Russian documents into English.

The Center seeks candidates with the following qualifications:

• BA in related field (MA preferred);
• at least 2 years experience in similar work;
• excellent written and oral communications skills;
• creativity, flexibility, self-motivation, and ability to work under deadline;
• advanced Russian language ability.

NYU encourages applications from women and members of minority groups. An excellent benefits package includes free NYU tuition for self and eligible family members, generous holidays, vacation, health, dental, and pension plans. Salary is commensurate with experience.

For consideration, send letter, resume, and salary history to:

Conrad Hohenlohe, Director of Eurasian Programs
E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (301) 320-9038

Communications by e-mail are preferred.

Last updated:    October 1999

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