[CivilSoc] Job--Central Asia, Int'l Centre for Non-Profit Law

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From: Dana Zhandaeva <icnlcoord@cpart.kz>
Project Director - Central Asia
International Center for Not-for-Profit Law
Almaty, Kazakhstan
The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) is seeking a
Project Director - Central Asia.  ICNL facilitates and supports the
development of civil society and the freedom of association on a
global basis. ICNL, in cooperation with international, national, and
local organizations, provides technical assistance for the creation
and improvement of laws and regulatory systems supporting
non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in countries around the world.
ICNL maintains a documentation center, provides training and
education, and conducts research on the NGO legal framework.  ICNL
has been active in Central Asia for 4 years within Counterpart
Consortium, program funded by USAID and other funders.
Duties
The Project Director - Central Asia will be located in ICNL's
regional office in Almaty, Kazakhstan.  Extensive travel is expected.
Under the direction of ICNL's Program Director for the NIS, the
Project Director will undertake the following duties:
  - Providing technical legal assistance, including preparing
    comments/recommendations to laws/regulations to be addressed to
    government officials, Members of Parliament, and NGO
    representatives on issues of NGO law;
  - Developing and implementing strategy for improvement of NGO legislation
    in Central Asia;
  - Helping develop and administer ICNL's programs and strategies for Central
    Asia;
  - Representing ICNL at regional meetings, workshops, seminars, and
    conferences;
  - Supervising and managing lawyers and support staff;
  - Assisting with proposal writing and fundraising activities; and
  - Undertaking funder-required tasks and reports.
Qualifications
  - Law degree and at least 5 years' professional experience;
  - Fluency in English and in Russian languages;
  - Professional experience in NIS countries;
  - Self-directed and able to initiate activities;
  - Excellent writing, presentation, and diplomatic skills;
  - Flexibility and ability to work with a range of different partners in
    various Central Asian countries;
  - Willingness to travel extensively;
  - ability to relocate in September, 2001;
  - familiarity with USAID requirements and knowledge of NGO law are
    advantages.
Compensation:  Competitive salary and fringes, based on experience and
qualifications.
ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BEFORE JULY 20, 2001 WILL CONSIDERED
International Center for Not-for-Profit Law
733 15th Street, NW #420
Washington, DC  20005
202-624-0767 (fax) or infoicnl@icnl.org
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