[CivilSoc] Program Manager - Community Connections Armenia

[Bruce Papendick]

TITLE: Program Manager
REPORTS TO: DC Community Connections Officer, PTD  
POSITION LOCATION: Armenia
US Citizenship required
ABOUT IREX:  IREX (the International Research & Exchanges Board) is the
premier US nonprofit organization specializing in higher education,
independent media, Internet development, and civil society programs in
the United States, Europe, Eurasia, the Near East, and Asia. IREX
maintains more than 20 overseas offices including permanent offices in
Belarus, Moldova, and Ukraine. IREX programs in the Western Eurasia
include academic exchanges, Internet access and training, media reform,
and professional training.
IREX has had an on-the-ground presence in Armenia since establishing its
Yerevan office in 1992. IREX has since expanded into the cities of
Eghegnadzor, Goris, Gyumri, Kapan, Vanadzor, and Tsakhkadzor. IREX
activities in Armenia focus on academic exchanges, building independent
media, Internet development, teacher training, academic advising, and
local alumni programming. 
SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Program Manager will recruit candidates for the
ECA-funded Community Connections Program for Armenia. 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 program manager must be well organized, able to work independently,
skilled at handling multiple tasks, able to adhere to deadlines, and
willing to travel extensively within Armenia. 
Other specific qualifications should include at a minimum:
* a bachelor's degree or equivalent; 
* knowledge of the local language and/or Russian language is highly
desirable;
* professional and/or living experience in the region, preferably in
Armenia; 
* 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
PMCCA/ARM/MF/22-03  Fax: (202) 628-8189  E-mail: resumes at irex.org   Web
site: http://www.irex.org. EOE.  NO PHONE CALLS.