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TITLE: Deputy Program Director REPORTS TO: Chief of Party, IREX/Chisinau POSITION LOCATION: Chisinau, Moldova Position contingent upon funding. Moldovan candidates strongly encouraged to apply. ABOUT IREX IREX (the International Research & Exchanges Board) is an international nonprofit organization specializing in education, independent media, Internet development, and civil society programs. Through training, partnerships, education, research, and grant programs, IREX helps develop the capacity of individuals and institutions to contribute to their societies. SUMMARY OF POSITION IREX seeks Moldovan citizen applicants for the position of Deputy Program Director. His/her services will be solicited on a full-time basis to support the Chief of Party in managing the USAID-funded Citizen Participation Program in Moldova. The five-year program will empower citizens and community groups to mobilize themselves and address community problems through democratic processes, especially small, targeted community-based projects focusing on issues such as small scale physical infrastructure projects, establishment or rehabilitation of community facilities; or any activities resulting in jobs, expansion of businesses, and income generation. The program will include a variety of elements, including small grants, training events, and public outreach efforts. The Deputy Program Director will support the Chief of Party in directing and overseeing all work performed under a Cooperative Agreement with USAID. The position will be based in Chisinau, but will involve significant travel throughout Moldova. The full RFA can be viewed online: http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/AID/OM/KIE/RFA-121-04-005/Attachments.html#Full%2BAnnouncement%2B1 RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Provide management oversight of all local staff and assist in managing office operations; - Assist Chief of Party in managing and monitoring all program components - training, technical assistance, grant-giving; - Conceptualize and design program outreach efforts and grant competition solicitations; - Support the Chief of Party in overseeing the quality, cost effectiveness, and timeliness of performance of all work performed under this Cooperative Agreement; and - Collaborate with the implementing partners for the program to coordinate efforts and share program 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 within Moldova. Other specific qualifications should include at a minimum: - At least three years professional experience managing NGO and/or civil society-strengthening projects in developing countries, especially those working at the grass-roots level to address issues such as infrastructure improvement, rural economic development, and revamping community facilities; - Extensive grants management experience, especially with small, community-based organizations or initiative groups; - Strong experience designing and implementing cross-sectoral grass-roots initiatives involving local government, community-based organizations, NGOs, and other community actors; - Experience working in Moldova or region; - A minimum of three years of experience working with USG funding agencies in a management capacity (USAID experience strongly preferred); - Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to negotiate with local and foreign experts, managers and government officials to ensure the successful completion of project activities; - Knowledge of computers and relevant software (MS Office, Excel, etc.); and - Fluency in English and Romanian/Russian TO APPLY Submit cover letter and resume to: E- mail: resumes@irex.org (please include PTD/SV/CPM in the subject line) Fax: (202) 628-8189 No phone calls please. EOE |
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