[CivilSoc] IREX Contingent - Project Manager/Pristina, Kosovo

[Stephanie Hoke]

TITLE: Project Manager
DIVISION: Partnerships and Training Division (PTD)
LOCATION: Pristina, Kosovo
REPORTS TO: Director, PTD; IREX/DC 
This position is contingent pending funding from USAID. 
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 Eastern Europe, the
New Independent States (NIS), Asia, and the Near East.
SUMMARY OF POSITION: IREX seeks applicants for the position of Project
Manager for a substantial anti-trafficking project to be based in Kosovo.
His/her services will be solicited on a full-time basis for fifteen months
to manage a program increasing efforts in human trafficking prevention and
protection. The Prevention of & Protection for Trafficking Victims in Kosovo
component of the Kosovo Assistance Plan will continue USAID's initiatives to
improve sustainability of social services and enhance contribution by civil
institutions in Kosovo. The Project Manager will direct and oversee all work
performed under the project and will be the primary point of contact with
the USAID/Kosovo Assistance Program. 
The position will be based in Pristina but will involve significant travel
to other cities within Kosovo to work with local NGOs to coordinate
anti-trafficking initiatives under this program.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
�	Management of the program including supervising local staff,
managing office operations, and providing monthly fiscal and program
reports;
�	Manage and monitor all program components - outreach and awareness
campaigns, training, grant-giving, and technical assistance;
�	Conduct program outreach and recruitment;
�	Approve and submit to USAID all proposed work plans, staffing plans,
and budgets; and
�	Responsible for the quality, cost, and timeliness of performance of
all work performed under this project.  
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must be well organized, able to work
independently, skilled at handling multiple tasks, and able to adhere to
deadlines. 
Other qualifications required at a minimum:
�	demonstrated knowledge of the trafficking issue in the region,
preferably Kosovo; 
�	Familiarity with training and technical assistance with regards to
gender issues-related programs;
�	Coalition-building and advocacy experience preferred;
�	International experience, preferably in Kosovo or Balkans;
�	Experience working with USG funding agencies (USAID experience
strongly preferred);
�	Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability
to negotiate with local and international officials, NGO representatives,
and community stakeholders to ensure the successful completion of project
activities;
�	Solid understanding of political and social issues in Kosovo and the
Balkans; knowledge of Albanian very useful;
�	A master's degree in a relevant discipline.
Send cover letter and resume to: IREX/HR/YF fax: 202-628-8189
Or send an e-mail message to IREX/HR, HR/YF hr@irex.org, EOE