[CivilSoc] IREX/Program Associate/ Washington DC job posting

[Stephanie Hoke]

POSITION AVAILABLE
Title: Program Associate 
Division: Partnerships and Training Division
Location: IREX/DC
Reports to: Program Officer 
Posted: October 12, 2001 
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
IREX seeks a full-time Program Associate for its Partnerships and Training
Division in Washington, DC.   The program associate will work on program
implementation for ECA-sponsored training programs including the Armenia
Teacher Training and Community Connections programs (Russia, Armenia,
Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan), including providing administrative support.
Duties will include:
�	Assisting the PO in creating informational materials.
�	Working with PO in developing and revising policies to improve
administrative and programmatic elements of the project.
�	Assisting PO in reviewing expense reports, providing financial
oversight, and looking for ways to streamline the tracking and reporting of
financial information.
�	Assist PO in writing and coordinating mid-program and final reports,
including collecting attachments, copying, binding etc.
�	Maintain correspondence with field staff and program consultants.
�	Arrange travel and coordinate logistics for program consultants and
program participants.
�	Ensure that consultants' per diem, fees, reimbursement for travel or
other expenses are paid in a timely fashion, including preparing check
requests and mailing checks.
�	Order and arrange shipping of program supplies and materials.
�	Other tasks as appropriate and assigned by the Director and PO.
QUALIFICATIONS: 
Candidates must be well organized, able to work independently, skilled at
handling multiple tasks, and able to adhere to deadlines.  Other specific
qualifications should include at a minimum: 
 General Requirements:
�	BA or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
�	Knowledge of international programs, particularly related to the NIS
�	Knowledge of computers and relevant software (MS Office Suite,
Excel, Powerpoint)
�	Proficiency in Russian or other NIS language preferred;
�	Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Submit cover letter and resume to: IREX/HR, PA/NC, hr@irex.org, fax
(202)628-8189, www.irex.org. No phone calls please. EOE.