Center for Civil Society International ([email protected])
Fri, 3 Feb 1995 15:43:08 -0800 (PST)
Request for Applications
for
2 Regional Coordinators
for
Russian NGO Sector Support Program
Deadline: February 15, 1995
In September 1994 a consortium of U.S. organizations led by Save
the Children received a five-year $30 million USAID contract to
manage an NGO sector support project in Russia. Save the Children
is currently soliciting requests for applications from U.S. PVOs
(private voluntary organizations) to serve as regional
coordinators for the project.
The responsibilities of the Regional Coordinators include:
* Establishing "a multi-purpose Regional NGO Support Center to
facilitate the building of a sustainable structure and facility
as well as the sustainable development of a core of Russian
NGOs;"
* Developing programs to strengthen the local NGO sector;
* Provideing training, technical assistance, and advisory
services to local NGOs;
* Helping foster a constructive relationship between NGOs and
local government actors;
* Helping local NGOs develop financial sustainability;
* Managing a local "micro grants" program;
* Identifying and support local NGO information sharing
Location:
Priority is given to proposals which take place outside of Moscow
and St. Petersburg. Priority sites include the regions of the Far
East, Western Siberia, Urals, Volga and the Don region.
Only applications from USAID-registered PVOs will be accepted.
The deadline for applications is February 15, 1995, 12:00 noon ET
For more information, contact:
Shannon Moncrief Tel: (203) 221-3702
Save the Children
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