Job: Eurasia Foundation, Moscow (fwd)

[Devin P Browne]

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Subject: Job: Eurasia Foundation, Moscow

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     JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: PROGRAM ASSOCIATES WANTED FOR THE EURASIA
     FOUNDATION, MOSCOW
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     The Eurasia Foundation is a privately-managed grantmaking organization
     established in 1993 with a major grant from the US Agency for
     International Development. The Foundation fulfills a broad mandate to
     support programs that build democratic and free market institutions in
     the twelve New Independent States (NIS) of the former Soviet Union.
     The Moscow Regional Office funds projects in Central Russia and
     Siberia, including Northern Russia.

     The Moscow Office of the Eurasia Foundation is currently seeking one
     Program Associate for the Public Sector and one Program Associate for
     the Business Sector.  Both positions are open to Russian nationals and
     will be filled immediately.

     PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
     FOR PROGRAM ASSOCIATES
     *  For Business Sector PA: Review and analyze proposals for small
     grants aimed at the development of economic reform, including
     management training, business education, and the support of the small
     business sector. For Public Sector PA: Review and analyze proposals
     for small grants aimed at the development of the public
     (non-government) sector, democratic institution building, public
     administration, and legal reform.
     *  The process of review includes writing reports in Russian and
     presenting the project to the Program Staff for group discussion. *
     Develop proposals with applicant organizations based on the
     recommendations of the Program Staff.  This may include conducting
     minor market research and maintaining contact with other funding
     agencies working in the NIS.
     *  Write comprehensive acceptance reports in English for proposals
     recommended for funding and present and defend the projects before the
     Foundation?s Advisory Board.
     *  Monitor the progress of active grants.  This may include conducting
     project site-visits.
     *  Work closely with the Program Officers, performing necessary
     administrative tasks such as writing special reports or "success
     stories."

     QUALIFICATIONS:
     *  For Business Sector PA: Degree in finance or economics; For Public
     Sector PA: Degree in humanitarian or social sciences.
     *  For Business Sector PA:  Background in business or economics is
     required.  For Public Sector PA:  Background in journalism, legal
     reform, or public policy is required.
     *  An understanding of the social, political, and economic situation
     in Russia.
     *  Fluency in written and spoken English and Russian is required.
     *  Ability to be a team player and a responsible, independent worker.
     *  Strong analytical, writing, and inductive reasoning skills are
     required.
     *  Multi-tasking skills and strong organizational skills are
     necessary.
     *  For Business Sector PA:  Previous work in technical assistance
     programs or expertise in small business development is strongly
     desired, but not a requirement.  For Public Sector PA:  Previous work
     in technical assistance programs or expertise in one of the fields
     mentioned above is strongly desired, but not a requirement.

     Please specify which Program Associate position (Public Sector or
     Business Sector) you are applying for and send cover letter and resume
     by fax to:

     Elena Yartseva
     Deputy Director
     Moscow Office of the Eurasia Foundation 14 Volkhonka Street, 4th floor
     Moscow, Russia 119842
     Fax: (095) 956-1239
     e-mail: EYartseva at eurasia.msk.ru

     No phone inquiries please.