well-paying job in Moscow

[Benjamin Rifkin]

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OPIC:  Overseas Private Investment Coroporation

Investment Services Director-Moscow

The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) is an independent Federal
agency, headquartered in Washington, DC.  OPIC is the primary US agency that
supports and facilitates US private sector investment in developing
countries and in countries in transition to open economies by offering the
necessary political risk insurance, loan guarantees and direct financing.
Information about OPIC can be obtained on OPIC's web site:  www.opic.gov.

OPIC is seeking an Investment Services Director who will be based in Moscow,
Russia on a two-year contract.  The Director will provide business
development, project consultation and monitoring of existing OPIC projects
to protect OPIC interests, marketing services and advocacy in support of
OPIC in Russia, Ukraine, Moldov and Belarus.  Coordinates closely with
Embassy representatives of the Departments of State and Commerce and other
relevant US government agencies.  Works with OPIC staff, high-level
government officials, the American Embassy and consulates, US regional
investment offices, US corporations based in or proposing business in th
region and host corporations that are in cooperative relationships with US
organizations.  Advises and counsels OPIC management on activities in the
region.

Salary range:  up to $101,000, depending upon qualifications and salary
history.  Benefits include paid holidays, paid leave, retirement subsidy,
health insurance subsidy, bonus eligibility and others.  Relocation expenses
are authorized.

Qualifications:  Incumbents should have a relevant graduate degree and a
minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, including knowledge of private
sector business, finance and risk management, especially as it applies to
Russia and the NIS.  Incumbent must have Russian language fluency, be a US
citizen and be able to obtain a top-secret security clearance.  Significant
private sector work experiencein finance, business and the markets is
optimal.  Incumbent should have experience ind ealing with embassy
officials, government officials and business executives in the region.

Fax or mail your resume and a statement addressing your qualifications by
10/23 to

Overseas Private Investment Corporation Huamn Resources Management (ATT:
ISD-Moscow) 1100 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC  20527

FAX:  202 408-9853

OPIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Good luck to any qualified applicants!

Ben Rifkin

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Benjamin Rifkin

Associate Professor of Slavic Languages
Coordinator of Russian-Language Instruction

Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures
University of Wisconsin-Madison
1432 Van Hise Hall, 1220 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI  53706  USA

voice:  608/262-1623
fax:  608/265-2814
e-mail:  brifkin at facstaff.wisc.edu

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