[CivilSoc] Program Director, Community Connections - Russia

[Bruce Papendick]

INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH & EXCHANGES BOARD
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
TITLE:  Program Director, Community Connections - Russia
REPORTS TO: Deputy Director/Partnerships and Training Division - Russia
POSITION LOCATION: Moscow, Russia. 
Position open to US citizens.
ABOUT IREX: For over 30 years, IREX, a non-profit organization
headquartered in Washington, DC, has offered opportunities in field
research and professional training exchanges between the United States
and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, the Baltic region, the
Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, Ukraine, Mongolia and China. Committed
to international education and partnerships in the broadest sense,
IREX's efforts encompass academic research, professional training,
services to the business community, institution building, information
and telecommunications access, technical assistance and policy programs
throughout the region.
ABOUT IREX IN RUSSIA: In the ten years that IREX has operated on the
ground in Russia, thousands of young professionals, business
entrepreneurs, representatives of the media, educational reformers,
graduate students, change-makers, as well as leading NGOs, government
and private institutions have taken part in exchanges, internships,
joint projects, courses, conferences, grants programs and Internet
training offered by IREX. These activities enable growth and new
perspectives for individuals and key social institutions.
IREX has a series of representations throughout the Russian Federation.
The approximately 40 staff are citizens of Russia and the United States.
IREX projects are funded by the US government (Bureau of Educational and
Cultural Affairs, US Agency for International Development, US Department
of State, National Endowment for the Humanities), private foundations,
corporations and international institutions. 
SUMMARY OF POSITION: IREX seeks a Program Director to oversee staff and
manage program implementation for the Community Connections - Russia
program (Business for Russia, Community Connections Professional
Program).  CC Russia is a targeted short-term exchange program sponsored
by the Educational and Cultural Affairs Bureau of the US State
Department.  It brings mid-level professionals from Russia to the United
States for short-term internships at small and medium-sized businesses
and organizations. IREX conducts recruitment in Russia for this program.
The position will be based in Moscow but will involve significant
travel.  
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include the following:
*	Management and oversight of program implementation;
*	Monitoring and management of program budget;
*	Coordinating with funders, primarily State Department/US
Embassy;
*	Supervising program staff, both Russian and expat;
*	Establishing workplans and recruitment schedules; 
*	Outreach and publicity of the program to Russian and
international NGO partners.
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must be well organized, able to work independently, skilled
at handling multiple tasks, able to adhere to deadlines, and willing to
travel within Russia.  Other specific qualifications should include at a
minimum:
*	2-3 years program management experience;
*	Significant experience with US government assistance and
exchange programs;
*	Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) or equivalent in a
relevant discipline;
*	US citizenship
*	Native English and an advanced command of the Russian language;
*	Professional and/or living experience in Russia, preferably in
regions outside of Moscow;
*	Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills;
*	Basic knowledge of Russian political, economic and social
issues;
TO APPLY
 Interested parties should send cover letter and resume to
resumes at irex.org .   Please include the position code:  PTD/MF/10 -03