a position with FSVC in Almaty (fwd)

[Devin P Browne]

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Date: Mon, 12 Aug 96 16:45:15 EDT
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Subject: a position with FSVC in Almaty (fwd)


                FINANCIAL SERVICES VOLUNTEER CORPS

FSVC Overview and
Job Description for a Regional Director, to be based in Almaty, Kazakhstan

Overview of the FSVC

The Financial Services Volunteer Corps (FSVC) is a private, not-for-profit
organization whose mission is to promote the development of sound
financial institutions in countries developing market economies.  FSVC
accomplishes this goal by channeling voluntary, technical expertise from
the US financial services community to support the economic transformation
underway in Central Europe, the former Soviet Republics, and other
emerging market economies.

FSVC was established in 1990.  Under the direction of Co-Chairmen Cyrus R.
Vance and John Whitehead, FSVC is supported by gifts and grants from the
US government, corporations, individuals and private foundations.  FSVC
and its volunteers respond to specific, specialized requests from host
countries for financial sector assistance.  Our volunteers are drawn from
premier private and public US financial services institutions.  These U.S.
institutions include commercial and investment banking, insurance,
accounting, legal, regulatory agencies and market institutions such as
stock exchanges and clearing, settling and depository organizations.
Additionally, FSVC sponsors both in-country and US-based training
programs.

In response to local demand, FSVC has provided technical assistance to
government ministries, market institutions and private sector
organizations throughout the formerly centrally planned economies of
Central Europe, the republics of the former Soviet Union and Mongolia.
FSVC works in conjunction with, but independent of, the US government and
its agencies, multi-lateral financial institutions and other assistance
providers.  FSVC s programs are primarily concerned with capital markets,
central and commercial banking, public finance, legal structures, and
government securities.

Job Description

In order to implement and manage its projects in Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz
Republic, FSVC seeks a Almaty-based Regional Director.  The Regional
Director will identify, design, and manage financial sector technical
assistance focusing initially on payment systems-related projects, with
guidance and support from FSVC field staff in the home office in New York
City.

Candidates for the position of Regional Director should have a broad
practical background in and knowledge of banking, coupled with an ability
to adjust to unfamiliar ideas and conditions.  The work load requires a
significant commitment of time and energy.  Motivation, initiative,
intuition, attention to detail and strong inter-personal skills are
prerequisites for consideration.  Given the sensitive and frequently
urgent nature of FSVC's activities, the working environment is intense,
involving a large number of projects that require close and constant
attention.  Conversational fluency in Russian is strongly desirable.

The ideal candidate will recognize the unique opportunity this position
provides - both the exciting nature of the work and the chance to make a
contribution to the economic transformation of Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz
Republic.  The salary balances the non-profit nature of FSVC with the
demanding nature of the position.

For  consideration, pleas submit a statement of qualifications and current
resume to:

Peter Swiderski
Program Director
Financial Services Volunteer Corps
425 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10017-3909
fax: 212-983-9847
or via internet:  73407.776 at compuserve.com