ISAR Siberia position open (fwd)

[Devin P Browne]

Forwarded message:
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT - Siberia Project Coordinator
Application Closing Date:   June 14, 1996

ISAR serves as a clearinghouse on grassroots cooperation and information
exchange in Eurasia, providing technical and other forms of support to
individuals and grassroots groups striving to address complex
environmental problems in their communities.  ISAR's Russia program
maintains offices in the Far East and in Moscow, administering a grants
program and information centers.

ISAR currently seeks a dynamic individual to open a small, third office in
Russia to respond to the information needs of Siberian grassroots
activists, particularly those of Western and Central Siberia.  ISAR's
Siberia Project Coordinator will be responsible for establishing and
running this information center, to be located in Novosibirsk, Russia.

This two-year project requires extensive travel, especially during the
first six months.

Responsibilities:  The initial activities of the Project Coordinator
involve finding and establishing an office in Novosibirsk, hiring a
Russian colleague, and travelling to conduct an information needs
assessment of Siberian environmental NGOs.  Ongoing activities of this
position will be to:

1. Gather and disseminate information to the NGO community that will
strengthen the independent sector and the environmental movement.

2. Promote networking opportunities and access to information through
electronic mail, providing consultation on information gathering,
networking, and use of electronic mail systems.

3. Facilitate links between indigenous NGOs and US organizations with
parallel interests, and with foundations and government and private sector
organizations.


Required:
1.      Undergraduate degree in Russian or related field.
2.      Fluent spoken and written Russian language.
3.      Strong inter-personal skills.
4       Basic knowledge of political, environmental, and social issues in Russia.
5.      Knowledge of e-mail use, database systems, and other computer software.
6.      Two-year commitment to project.

Desirable:

1.      Experience living in the former Soviet Union, particularly
        in Western or Central Siberia.
2.      Volunteer or work experience in the non-profit sector.
3.      Environmental research and/or activist background.

Stipend:        $12,000, plus full medical benefits and housing allowance.

To Apply:       Please send resume and detailed cover letter to the attention of
Amy Wilson, Russia Program Manager, ISAR, 1601 Connecticut Ave., NW, #301,
Washington, DC 20009.