Job: Microenterprise specialist (fwd)

[Devin P Browne]

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Date: Fri, 28 Mar 1997 14:09:02 -0500
From: Center for Civil Society International <ccsi at u.washington.edu>
Reply-To: civilsoc at SOLAR.RTD.UTK.EDU
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Subject: Job: Microenterprise specialist

From: Joel Levin <jlevin at COUNTERPART.ORG>


              Field Director: Tashkent, Uzbekistan


Counterpart International--a non-profit international development agency--is
seeking a microenterprise development specialist to provide technical
assistance to a businesswomen's support association in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.


Job duties
     Advise the association on developing new non-financial business
services for their clients and effectively marketing their services

     Advise the association and members in small business development

     Help the association to develop and implement a plan for financial
sustainability

     Assist the association to develop a dues and fee structure and sound
accounting and record keeping practices.

     Extensive travel within Uzbekistan to assist local offices in
developing their programs

     Help the association to effectively advocate for the rights of women
microentrepreneurs

     Work with other Counterpart staff to develop an add-on financial
services component to this program.

     Coordinate consultants and other technical and financial assistance to
be supplied in this program.

Requirements
Five years experience in small business, small business development, NGO
development and governmental relations; advanced degree; proficiency in
Russian or a Turkic language (strong language skills are essential); Ability
to perform miracles and maintain sense of humor under trying circumstances.

  For the right person, this position is a unique opportunity to play the
central role in start-up and implementation of a project which will
positively impact the lives of a very large number of women and their
families in Uzbekistan.  A 2.5 year commitment is required for this
position.  No phone calls. Send a resume and cover letter by e-mail, fax or
post to:  Joel Levin, Counterpart International,  910 17th Street NW, #328,
Washington, DC 20006 Fax: (202) 296-9679 Email: jlevin at counterpart.org