[CivilSoc] Program Officer - AER

[Bruce Papendick]

TITLE: Program Officer
DIVISION: Academic Exchanges and Research, IREX/DC
POSITION LOCATION: Washington, DC
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 Europe,
Eurasia, Asia, and the Near East.
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: 
IREX seeks a program officer for its Academic Exchanges and Research
Division. Principal responsibilities will include managing participant
fellowship programs. 
JOB DESCRIPTION: 
Duties include negotiating placement of fellows at US host institutions and
universities; tracking program budgets; drafting reports and proposals; and
designing and managing conferences, orientations, and training programs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
*	BA in International Studies or related field;
* 	Minimum 3 years progressive experience in program management;
*	Experience in Europe (Eastern) and Eurasia (Former Soviet Union); 
* 	Knowledge of Russian or regional language preferred;
*	Strong computer (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and writing skills; and
*	Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
SALARY:  Commensurate with qualifications and experience 
BENEFITS: Excellent benefits package
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:
Submit cover letter and resume ASAP to: AER/JW, Fax: (202) 628-8189; E-mail:
resumes@irex.org; No phone calls please. EOE