[CivilSoc] IREX Field Coordinator /Belarus

[Stephanie Hoke]

TITLE: Field Coordinator 
REPORTS TO: Director, PTD 
POSITION LOCATION: Belarus 
US Citizenship required 
ABOUT IREX: IREX is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the
advancement of knowledge. Central to its mission is the empowering of
individuals and institutions to participate meaningfully in civil society.
IREX administers programs between the United States and the countries of
Eastern Europe, the New Independent States, Asia, and the Near East. 
IREX has had an on-the-ground presence in Belarus since 1997. The
organization has since expanded with representatives in Minsk, Brest, Gomel,
and Hrodno. IREX programs in Belarus span Internet access and training,
professional training in media, support for US scholars, and alumni
programming. IREX fosters excellence in services to internal and external
customers and encourages all staff to continuously improve the systems and
processes that are essential to our work.
SUMMARY OF POSITION: The field coordinator will recruit candidates for the
ECA-funded Community Connections Program for Belarus. The position will
involve extensive travel to conduct program outreach and recruitment. 
RESPONSIBILITIES 
Specific responsibilities will include the following: 
�	Establishing temporary offices in target regions; 
�	Hiring and training temporary local staff; 
�	Conducting outreach and recruitment for the program in target
regions; 
�	Delivering informational lectures on the program to potential
applicants; 
�	Organizing and convening selection committees and individual
interviews; 
�	Developing alumni activities for returning participants. 
QUALIFICATIONS 
The field coordinator must be well organized, able to work independently,
skilled at handling multiple tasks, able to adhere to deadlines, and willing
to travel extensively within Belarus.  Other specific qualifications should
include at a minimum: 
�	A bachelor's degree or equivalent; 
�	Knowledge of the Russian language is highly desirable; 
�	Professional and/or living experience in the region, preferably in
Belarus; 
�	Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; 
�	Basic knowledge of regional political, economic and social issues; 
�	Knowledge of computers and relevant software (MS Office 97, Eudora,
on the road telecommunications experience a plus). 
TO APPLY 
Interested parties should submit resume and cover letter to IREX/HR/NC,
Fax: (202) 628-8189   E-mail: hr@irex.org. EOE.