Program Officer--Delegation Coordinator

The Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP) is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill a Program Officer position for its office in San Francisco, CA. Operated by the Center for Citizen Initiatives, PEP is an adaptation of the historic Marshall Plan Technical Assistance Program, which helped resurrect post-World War II Europe. PEP brings non-English-speaking Russian manufacturers and business owners to the United States to receive training in American firms and plants. PEP is a cost-sharing program, with funding from the United States Information Agency, pro-bono and in-kind contributions from American volunteers, and participation fees paid by Russian participants. For more information, visit our website, www.igc.org/cci.

Non-local applicants please note: Only US citizens and "green card" holders should apply;The Center for Citizen Initiatives is a not-for-profit organizationand cannot pay for re-location or any costs incurred during theinterview process, including travel and lodging. First interviews can be arranged via telephone, but second interviews must take place in person at the Center for Citizen Initiatives in San Francisco.

Duties and Responsibilities: The Program Officer will primarily focus on coordination of PEP delegations, but when needed, will "swing" between working with the Coordinating and Community Outreach Teams. As a member of the coordination team, the Program Officer coordinates PEP delegations in cooperation with U.S. volunteer organizations. This involves working with local business representatives to create an intensive training program, in addition to helping local volunteers develop and implement home hosting, transportation, social and media plans. As a member of the Community Outreach Team, the Program Officer researches and targets communities well suited to host delegations of Russian business people. The Program Officer approaches and maintains contact with service organizations in order to secure U.S. sponsorship for delegations.

More specifically, duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinate all logistics of delegations with U.S. volunteers
• Create industry specific training programs with U.S. volunteers
• Develop and prepare program materials
• Provide necessary support to volunteers during project implementation
• Verify that training programs comply with modules developed for business sector
• Evaluate each program upon completion
• Develop and maintain contact base
• Research and utilize information about industries, demography, organizations and opportunities in particular regions of the U.S.
• Develop strategies for presenting PEP to potential sponsors. These can include: Telephone calls; sending materials about the program; writing e-mail, letters and faxes; writing articles for local newsletters; speaking at service organization meetings
• Speak knowledgeably about the economic/political/social situation in Russia and the impact of programs like PEP on a global level
• Other projects as assigned

Required Skills:

• personal commitment to the goals and mission of CCI
• excellent organizational skills and close attention to detail
• ability to take direction and meet deadlines
• creative problem-solving skills
• excellent communication, interpersonal and telephone contact skills
• knowledge of U.S. business principles and practices
• knowledge of economic and political situation in Russia
• cross-cultural communication skills (good understanding of Russian culture)
• Macintosh computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, File Maker & PageMaker)
• touch typing proficiency
• professional appearance

Starting Salary: $27,000-$28,500 plus excellent benefits
Starting Date: March 1, 2000 (Flexible)
Deadline for Applying: February 18, 2000

To apply, please e-mail, fax, or mail your cover letter and resume to:
Eleanor Gorman, PEP Coordination Manager
P.O. Box 29912, San Francisco, CA 94129
Fax: 415-561-7778
Email: [email protected]
No phone calls, please.

Last updated:    February 2000

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