ISAR Job postings (fwd)

[Devin P Browne]

I hope no one minds this being posted to the list.  I know that many of
you are college profs and advisors and that you keep an eye out for jobs
"in the field" for you students.


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Date: Tue, 30 Jan 96 23:44:17 EST
From: Center for Civil Society International <ccsi+ at u.washington.edu>
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Subject: ISAR Job postings (fwd)



January 24, 1996

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT  #1

Program Director-Almaty

Closing Date: March 1, 1996

ISAR: A Clearinghouse on Grassroots Cooperation in Eurasia, is
seeking a Program Director to manage its Almaty Office and
coordinate its environmental non-governmental (NGO) programs in
Central Asia (Kazakstan, Kyrygz Republic, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan,
Turkmenistan).  In consultation with the Washington office and
ISAR staff, the Director will assist local NGOs in program
development, management, and information gathering to ensure their
sustainability.  Salary range: $22,000-28,000 + benefits.

Responsibilities Include:
1.      Management of Almaty office; .
2.      Strategic planning and development;
3.      Oversight of seed grant program;
4.      Preparation of financial and narrative reports for USAID;
5.      Travel for site visits, regional assessments, and program
        evaluations;
6.      Training, support and supervision of staff, field
        representatives and local Board;
7.      Outreach for ISAR, interaction with local NGO, government
        and private sector, and networking with U.S. development
        organizations.

Required:

1.      BA in Organizational Development, (Post-)Soviet studies,
        International Affairs or related degree;
2.      Spoken and written competency in Russian;
3.      Basic knowledge of political, environmental and social
        issues in NIS;
4       Experience working in the former Soviet Union;
5.      ? (missing from message)
6.      Proven management ability and leadership skills;
7.      Cross-culturally sensitive interpersonal skills;
8.      Knowledge of computers.

Desirable:
1       Understanding of environmental issues and NGO development
        in NIS;
2.      Experience in Central Asia;
3.      Training in organizational development;
4.      Expertise in volunteer recruitment or fundraising.

Mail or fax or e-mail resume* and cover letter to:

Gabriela Schwarz
ISAR
1601 Connecticut Ave., NW #301
Washington, DC 20009
Fax: 202-667-3291 E-mail: <isar at igc.apc.org>

*Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered.

Above materials must precede any phone calls.


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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT  #2

Russia Programs Assistant

Closing Date: March 1, 1996

ISAR, a clearinghouse on grassroots cooperation in Eurasia, is seeking to
hire a Russia Programs Assistant for the Washington, DC office. The hire
will work independently but in close consultation with the International
Programs Director, the Russia Programs Manager and the Information Manager
to provide general administrative support to ISAR's Moscow and Far East
field offices.  Salary range: $18,000-22,000, depending on experience.
Full benefits apply.

Responsibilities Include:
1.      Receive and fill information requests from the public,
        field offices and representatives in Russia regarding US
        nongovernmental organizations (NGOs);
2.      Ensure that information, publications, supply and
        equipment requests from the Russian field offices are fulfilled in
        a timely and efficient manner;
3.      Manage the cooperative grants program;
4.      Manage travel plans and arrangements for ISAR-DC staff;
5.      Assist in seeking out and editing articles for the
        Environment section of ISAR's quarterly journal, Surviving
        Together;

Required:

1.      BA in Russian, (Post-) Soviet studies, International
        Affairs or related degree;
2.      Spoken and written competency in Russian;
3.      Basic knowledge of political, environmental and social
        issues in Russia;
4.      Good organizational skills and ability to handle many
        tasks at once;
5.      Willingness to assist other staff on various projects;
6.      Familiarity with basic word processing and database
        programs;

Desirable:

1.      Knowledge of nongovernmental sector, groups and issues;
2.      Familiarity with environmental, sustainable development or
        women's issues;
3.      Travel or living experience in Russia;
4.      Editorial or publishing experience.

Mail or fax or e-mail resume* and cover letter to:

Tertia Speiser
Information Manager
ISAR
1601 Connecticut Ave., NW  #301
Washington, DC 20009
Fax: 202-667-3291
E-mail: <isar at igc.apc.org>

*Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered. Above
materials must precede any phone calls.