Job: ISAR office in Kyiv (fwd)

[Devin P Browne]

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Date: Mon, 17 Mar 1997 20:31:14 -0500
From: Schelene Smith <schelene at isar.org>
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Subject: Job: ISAR office in Kyiv

                      Job Announcement-Info. Coordinator           3/17/97

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Information Coordinator
Closing Date:  May 1, 1997
Start Date:  Early June 1997

ISAR: A Clearinghouse on Grassroots Cooperation in Eurasia is seeking an
Information Coordinator for its WNIS office, which is located in Kyiv,
Ukraine.  The coordinator will gather and disseminate information relevant
to ISAR's environmental programs in Belarus, Moldova, and Ukraine.
Responsibilities also include logistical and administrative support and
translation.  The position involves travel for outreach, networking and
representation for ISAR and the WNIS office.  Salary range:
$15,000-$17,000 + housing stipend + benefits.

Responsibilities Include:

1. Gather information, especially via e-mail listserves, on environmental
groups and issues;

2. Disseminate information on environmental groups and issues;

3. Fulfill specific information requests regarding environmental groups
and issues in the region;

4. Coordinate information exchange with other ISAR offices;

5. Assist editor in gathering information for ISAR-WNIS monthly news
bulletin;

6. Oversee and edit in-house Russian to English translations;

7. Conduct site visits to gauge NGO use and handling of information, as
well as to make regional assessments;

8. Perform outreach for ISAR with local NGOs, government and private
sector, network with relevant development organizations;

9. Manage ISAR-WNIS outreach and networking publications program;

10. Assist director and financial officer in logistics and administration
as necessary.

Required:

1. Cultural sensitivity;
2. Fluent Russian;
3. BA in Russian, International Affairs or related degree;
4. Good written English;
5. Basic knowledge of political, environmental and social issues in NIS;
6. Good computer skills.

Desired:
1.      Experience living in the former Soviet Union;
2.      Public speaking and interpersonal skills.

Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered.  Mail, fax or
e-mail resume and cover letter to:

Irina Belashova
ISAR
1601 Connecticut Ave., NW #301
Washington, DC 20009
Fax: 202-667-3291
E-mail: <irina at isar.org>

OR

Helena Gubar ISAR a/c 47, Kyiv, Ukraine 252006 Fax: 044-269-8542; E-mail:
<helena at isar.freenet.kiev.ua>

Above materials must precede any phone calls.