Program Assistant Position Open (fwd)

[Devin P Browne]

Sorry, but I won't have time to post this to the AATSEEL jobs page.  :-(
Not having a computer at home stinks!


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Date: Fri, 23 Aug 96 01:41:02 EDT
From: Center for Civil Society International <ccsi at u.washington.edu>
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Subject: Program Assistant Position Open


Position Available: Program Assistant Eurasia Program

=09=09Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC)

ISC is a non-profit organization that promotes environmental protection,
sustainable economies, and participatory decision-making at the community
level in Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia through training,
technical assistance, and demonstration projects.  ISC activities are
supported by private foundations, the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, and the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Position Description

The program assistant will be responsible for supporting project
activities for the Eurasia Program, working in countries of the former
Soviet Union (FSU). The projects are designed to demonstrate different
aspects of community action and planning, environmental education, and
institutional capacity-building. Activities will range from larger
discrete tasks, such as coordinating seminars or research activities, to
routine project tasks, such as monthly reporting.

The program assistant=92s responsibilities will include: helping manage day
to day activities for the Eurasia Program projects; maintaining
communication with funders, project partners, and consultants; developing
and implementing an evaluation strategies for Eurasia program projects;
maintaining database programs, preparing training materials; organizing
seminars in the U.S. for project partners; and follow-up on leveraging
project resources through in-kind contributions or grants.

QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications for this position include: work experience in
environmental management or policy, preferably at the international level;
project management experience; and a degree in Environmental Science or
Studies, Natural Resources, International Relations, or Public
Administration. The program assistant must have strong interpersonal,
oral, and written communication skills; and should have strong research
and analytical capabilities.  Proficiency in computer applications
(particularly e-mail), Russian, and knowledge of or experience working
with government and non-governmental organizations in Eurasia will be
considered a plus in considering each qualified candidate.

TERMS

The position is full-time (40 hours/week) and is funded for two years.
The program assistant will be based in Montpelier, Vermont.  Salary range:
an annual salary of $25,000 - $30,000. The closing date for applications
is August 30, 1996.  Please send resume to Barbara Felitti, Director,
Eurasia Program.  ISC is an equal opportunity employer.