[CivilSoc] Armenia Program Manager- Contingent

[Resumes]

TITLE: Program Manager
DIVISION: Partnerships and Training Division (PTD)
LOCATION: Yerevan, Armenia
REPORTS TO: Senior Program Officer, PTD
This position is contingent upon funding.
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 Europe, Eurasia, the
Near East, and Asia.
SUMMARY OF POSITION: Contingent on funding, IREX seeks applicants for the
position of Program Manger for an innovative project which connects Armenian
high schools to the Internet and promotes online curriculum development and
web-based partnerships with American schools. His/her services will be
solicited on a full-time basis for 24 months to manage training, online
projects, and all other program operations in relation to over 100 secondary
schools located throughout the country. The Program Manager will direct and
oversee all work performed under the program and will oversee all program
staff. The position will be based in Yerevan but will involve significant
travel throughout the country.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
�	Overseeing the development of training materials and curricula aimed
at integrating the use of information technology into the subjects of
American studies and civic education at the secondary school level; 
�	Management of a network of high school training centers;
�	Coordination of partnerships between American and Armenian schools
and the development of online projects;
�	Principal oversight and management of overseas program staff;
including coordinators, trainers, system administrators, and other program
personnel; 
�	Writing program reports and ensuring effective financial
administration; 
�	Ensuring that all participating secondary schools receive reliable
Internet access through local Internet Service Providers;
�	Developing and implementing program outreach and publicity
strategies;
�	Overseeing program evaluations. 
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must be U.S. citizens, well organized, able to
work independently, skilled at handling multiple tasks, and able to adhere
to deadlines. 
Other qualifications required include:
�	A minimum of three years of demonstrated management experience in
the not-for-profit or governmental sector. At least one of the three years
of management experience must have been acquired in the international field,
preferably within the countries of Eurasia;
�	Past work with US-government funded programs;
�	Well-organized, skilled at handling multiple tasks, detail-oriented;
�	Fluency in Russian and/or Armenian language required;
�	Extensive experience in using the Internet and integrating
information technology resources into educational settings;
�	Experience in education and curriculum development;
�	Intermediate level knowledge concerning basic LAN hardware and the
technical aspects of providing Internet connectivity preferred;
Send cover letter and resume to IREX/TN via fax at (202) 628-8189 or send an
e-mail message to IREX/SV resumes@irex.org, EOE
Closing date for resumes is May 21, 2002