consultant positions

[Devin P Browne]

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Subject: media viability fund (fwd)


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Date: Mon, 30 Sep 1996 13:53:59 -0400
>From: Jim Cashel <jim at cashel.com>
Subject: ST Consulting Positions with Media Viability Fund

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Media Viability Fund Consulting Positions

The Media Viability Fund (MVF) is a joint project of The Eurasia Foundation
and the Media Development Loan Fund. The MVF will support independent media
in the NIS through the integrated use of loans and technical assistance. The
MVF will begin by focusing on three to four pilot projects in Russia,
Ukraine and, if resources permit, another NIS country.

The MVF is currently seeking three consultants to undertake a comprehensive
evaluation of regional media in Russia and Ukraine. Potential candidates
should be available for a three-month period, beginning in mid October. The
purpose of the evaluation is to provide an objective, external analysis of
the viability of independent newspapers in select regions of Russia and
Ukraine, and make specific recommendations to the MVF for the most effective
methods for working with regional media organizations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Extensive travel (up to a four-week period for Russia, three weeks for
Ukraine) to several regions of Russia and/or Ukraine to meet with
independent newspapers, local print houses, and other relevant organizations.

3. Following the directives outlined in a scope of work, draft an evaluation
report to be reviewed by the MVF Program Coordinator and Management Team.

4. Revise evaluation report and produce a final draft.

5. Be able to work as a team player with other consultants, MVF staff and
field staff of Eurasia and Soros Foundations.

Qualifications:

Education: A four-year university degree, preferably in the area of
journalism, business, or international relations.

Experience: Work experience in the NIS essential. Experience in print media
in the West and in the FSU is required. Experience with the business as well
as journalistic side of print media is preferred. Familiarity with technical
assistance, training and/or loan programs for media in the FSU is preferred.
Prior project evaluation experience preferred.

Other: Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency in Russian
is required. Strong writing, analytic, and inductive reasoning skills a must.

Send resume and expression of interest to:

Department of Administration
The Eurasia Foundation
1527 New Hampshire Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Fax: 202-234-7377
e-mail: nmadarang at eurasia.org

Please no phone inquiries.

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