[CivilSoc] Civil Society IREX Field Coordinator/Kazakhstan

[Stephanie Hoke]

TITLE: Field Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Director, PTD  
POSITION LOCATION: Kazakhstan
US Citizenship required
ABOUT IREX: IREX is a US-based nonprofit organization committed to
international education in its broadest sense. IREX's efforts encompass
academic research, professional training, institution building, technical
assistance, and policy 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 Kazakhstan since opening its
Almaty office in 1992. The organization has since expanded with
representatives in Astana and Atyrau. IREX programs in Central Asia span
Internet training and access, professional training, support for US
scholars, and alumni programming.  There are currently 14 IREX personnel in
Kazakhstan.
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 Kazakhstan. 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 Kazakhstan. 
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
Kazakhstan; 
* 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 Web site: http://www.irex.org. EOE.