Kennan Institute Job Opening

[Markian Dobczansky]

The Kennan Institute of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
in Washington, D.C. announces an anticipated vacancy for the position
of Program Specialist. For more information and for instructions on how
to apply, please visit the Wilson Center employment page at
www.wilsoncenter.org/employment

*Program Specialist*

*Kennan Institute (covering Russia and surrounding states)
*Announcement number: WC-07-12T

*OPENING DATE:* April 1, 2007
*CLOSING DATE:* April 16, 2007
*SERIES/GRADE:* WW-0301-09 ($46,041 - $55,249 per year commensurate w/
experience)
*LOCATION:* Washington DC
*WHO MAY APPLY: *All qualified candidates may apply.

*DUTIES:* This position works as the focal point for the financial and
administrative needs of the Kennan Institute (KI) by assisting the KI
Director with managing accounts, personnel and the day-to-day administrative
operations, including financial aspects of two regional offices in Moscow
and Kiev. To this end, the incumbent also supervises the administrative work
of the Institute's program assistants. As the financial specialist, this
position serves as the financial focal point for all Institute accounts and
programs; assuming responsibility for assuring availability of funds;
determining propriety of their use; ensuring federal appropriated monies
received and its trust funds are properly allocated/obligated and accurately
tracked/reconciled; and maintains all financial and endowment contribution
records for the Institute. Processes appropriate purchase orders, invoices,
travel authorizations and vouchers to assure timely and accurate payment to
vendors and travelers. The incumbent summarizes budgetary data from a
variety of sources for use in preparing budgetary estimates for future
years' allocations; reports on spending trends; revises budget estimates to
accommodate variations in cost and/or program changes. Accompanies Director
to all meetings requiring financial and budgetary expertise. In addition,
establishes appropriate payment schedules for all Institute scholars and
ensures that scholars' stipend checks are issued. Assists with the
preparation of appropriate documents to foreign fellows and their families
to enable them to obtain exchange visitor's visas to enter the United
States, and also to exit and re-enter the U.S. when necessary. Oversees the
processing of paperwork for Institute activities (i.e., travel, logistics,
and catering arrangements). Manages time & attendance procedures to ensure
that funds are appropriately charged. Performs other related financial and
administrative as assigned.

*QUALIFICATIONS:* Minimally qualified candidates must have at least one year
of specialized experience directly related to the duties of this position.
In addition, minimally qualified applicants must meet the selective factors
listed below.

***SELECTIVE FACTORS (mandatory):*

   1. Previous financial management experience to include experience
   implementing financial accounting and funds control procedures.
   2. Previous experience developing budgets using programs such as MS
   Excel or budget software package.
   3. Personal computer skills to include the ability to use spreadsheet
   or financial management software to reconcile accounts, post obligations,
   update budgets and generate reports for use by management officials.
   4. Ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals.

 *QUALITY RANKING FACTORS(desirable):*

   1. Federal grant management experience to include knowledge of
   relevant OMB circulars.
   2. Experience working with international organizations on a variety of
   financial and/or administrative matters.
   3. Russian and/or Ukranian language facility.
   4. Previous office management experience.
   5. Working knowledge of scholar programs and relevant J-1 visa
   processing.





Markian Dobczansky
Editorial Assistant, Kennan Institute
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
One Woodrow Wilson Plaza
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004-3027

202-691-4100
202-691-4247 (fax)

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