Program Director for the Internet School Linkage Program- Armenia

Close Date: August 1, 2000
** Applicants must be able to start no later than August 2000
** Applicants must be American citizens fluent in Russian and/or Armenian with work and living experience in NIS
Project Harmony, an innovative, not-for-profit professional exchange and training organization with offices in the US, Russia, Ukraine and Georgia, currently seeks an experienced, mature professional to fill the position of Program Director for the Internet School Linkage Program for Armenia (ISLP), a program pending funding from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the US Dept. of State. This position is based in Yerevan, Armenia with extensive travel throughout Armenia. Fluency in Russian and/or Armenian is essential. This is one of several Internet development programs administered by Project Harmony in the NIS, including the Internet Access and Training Program in Russia, the Samara Regional Initiative Internet Program and the Internet Community Development Program for the Caucasus.
About the Internet School Linkage Program
The Project Harmony � ECA Internet School Linkage Program for Armenia (ISLP) is a new initiative based on the Internet School Linkage Program established by Project Harmony in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus in 1996 (see http://school-sector.relarn.ru). This new ISLP program for Armenia will establish Internet Computer Centers at 50 schools across Armenia and provide extensive training for educators so that this resource can be used to enhance civic education through online collaborative projects with Armenian and American partner schools. A three-phased exchange program between Armenian and American educators will further develop the skills of Armenian teachers to leverage online technology for building civic education components into the curriculum at their schools. ISLP participants will carry out joint educational projects and develop innovative cross-cultural curricula focused on civic education and democratic participation. Working closely with partner schools, Project Harmony will provide the educational leadership, technical equipment and support to ensure that use of the Internet is integrated into the academic program of participating schools in a way that strengthens democracy and supports civil society and cultural understanding throughout Armenia.
Responsibilities include:

Overall management of program design, implementation, reporting and evaluation
Establish and maintain relationships with working partners
Oversee development of program resources and training
Overall staff and financial management in the NIS
Regular communication with the Public Affairs Section of the US Embassy
Regular communication with PH management and program advisors
Travel throughout the region for program implementation
Program and organizational promotion and publicity
Research opportunities for new/continuing program development
Qualifications sought:

Fluency in written and oral English, Russian and/or Armenia
Experience living, working and studying in NIS
Ability to work independently
Familiarity with Internet infrastructure and telecommunications issues in the NIS
Proven leadership and ability to manage a multi-national staff
Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively
Flexibility and grace under the demands of changing tasks
Excellent organizational skills
Cultural sensitivity and willingness to adjust to demanding work schedule
Must be US citizen
About Project Harmony
Project Harmony has developed and facilitated professional training and exchange programs between the US and NIS since 1985. The 68-person staff consists of 36 Russian, Ukrainian and Georgian nationals, 30 of whom are fluent English speakers, and 32 American staff members, 22 of whom are fluent in Russian, Ukrainian and/or Georgian. Project Harmony's community-oriented approach to programming has allowed it to develop an active network of contacts in both the NIS and the United States. Project Harmony currently maintains 17 offices in four countries, with additional offices opening this year.
Project Harmony programs include participants from diverse occupational backgrounds, including students, teachers, police officers, psychologists, social workers, doctors, attorneys, ecologists, business people, public administrators, technology specialists, NGO leaders, musicians and dancers. To date, over 5,500 American and 5,500 NIS participants have taken part in Project Harmony programs. Project Harmony has a community volunteer network of over 3,000 individuals throughout the United States and abroad. Project Harmony partnerships exist in more than 50 NIS communities.
Project Harmony seeks to fill this position as soon as possible. This is only one of several positions currently open with Project Harmony. For more information on Project Harmony programs and career opportunities, please visit our web site: www.projectharmony.org.
Benefits include salary commensurate with experience, health insurance, international travel expenses, small organization with ability for job growth, innovation and creativity. Project Harmony is an equal opportunity employer. Interested applicants should send cover letter, resume and salary history to:
Human Resources - ISLP
Project Harmony
5197 Main Street, Unit 6
Waitsfield, Vermont 05673
Or e-mail to: [email protected] with subject line ISLP
No phone calls please.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: August 1, 2000

Last updated: June 2000

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