[CivilSoc] Training Coordinator

[Bruce Papendick]

TITLE: Training Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Regional Director; Almaty, Kazakhstan
POSITION LOCATION: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Position is open to US and non-US citizens and is contingent upon
funding.
ABOUT IREX: IREX (the International Research & Exchanges Board) is a US
nonprofit organization specializing in higher education, independent
media, Internet development, and civil society programs in the United
States, Europe, Eurasia, the Near East, and Asia. To learn more about
IREX, visit: www.irex.org
As part of its civil society-building initiatives, IREX partners with
local organizations in transitioning societies to empower women to
actively participate in all levels of economic, political, and social
life. Through its programs, IREX addresses the problems of domestic
violence and trafficking-abuses that prevent women from playing an
active role in their communities. For more on IREX's women's empowerment
initiatives, visit: www.irex.org/civilsoc/womens.asp
SUMMARY OF POSITION: IREX seeks applicants for the position of Training
Coordinator. This is part of IREX's bid to administer USAID's program
Combating Human Trafficking in Central Asia (RFA Number DM122-03-013).
Per the RFA, "The primary objective of this activity is to educate the
public on the dangers of human trafficking, assist in developing
appropriate legislation to combat human trafficking and provide
protection services to trafficked victims through a combination of
information dissemination, technical assistance and training." To read
the full RFA, visit:
www.usaid.gov/ftp_data/pub/OP/RFA/12203013/12203013.doc
Applicants are solicited to work full-time for the first year of the
program. While the position will be based in Almaty, it will involve
significant travel within Kazakhstan and in the Central Asian region.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Under supervision of the Regional Director,
develop and implement training programs to combat human trafficking in
Central Asia; Travel throughout Central Asia to train local NGOs and
other key players (media, local government officials, etc.) in methods
to combat trafficking; Design and follow assessment procedures to
measure the impact of trainings in the region; Perform statistical
analysis of training results.
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must be well organized, able to work
independently, skilled at handling multiple tasks, able to adhere to
deadlines, and willing to travel extensively. Other specific
qualifications should include at a minimum:
* Experience in training and curriculum development, including
Training-of-Trainers models 
* Background in anti-trafficking work or gender issues 
* Able to design and conduct behavior-change programs
* Experience in organizational development
* Commitment to participatory approaches
* Fluency in Russian or a local Central Asian language 
* Willingness to travel extensively in region
* Experience working in Central Asia preferred
Submit cover letter and resume to: 
Email: resumes at irex.org (Please include PTD/RM/14-03 in the subject
line.)
Fax: (202) 628-8189
No phone calls please.
EOE