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Job Opportunity General Information
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Program Manager, Regional Partnership Initiative
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Date Posted:
13 Nov 2009
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Organization:
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IREX
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Country/Region:
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Tajikistan
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Apply By:
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13 Dec 2009
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Current Status:
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Accepting Resumes
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Contact Information:
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Job Description:
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TITLE: Program Manager, Regional Partnership Initiative
LOCATION: Tajikistan
ABOUT IREX
IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing leadership and innovative programs to improve the quality of education, strengthen independent media, and foster pluralistic civil society development.
Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of $60 million and a staff of over 500 professionals worldwide. IREX and its partner IREX Europe deliver cross-cutting programs and consulting expertise in more than 100 countries.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
IREX seeks a Program Manager for a Regional Partnership Initiative II program. The Program Manager is responsible for managing relationship with program local partners, administering small grants, drafting reports to the funder and other documents in English, and liaising with IREX/DC. This is full-time position based in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
* Closely oversee work done by local partner organization and ensure that the program meets proposed objectives and targets
* Approve and submit all reports, plans and other administrative information to the funder and IREX headquarters
* Ensure that all fiscal and performance activities are in compliance with IREX policies and procedures, and USG regulations
* Maintain effective relations and coordination with program donor and partners. Collaborate with implementing partners to coordinate efforts and share results
* Serve as primary liaison with IREX headquarters
QUALIFICATIONS
* At least 5 years of program management experience required, preferably in the NGO sector; previous experience working on USG-funded programs strongly preferred
* Ability to draft complex documents in English required; experience drafting reports for USG-funded projects highly desirable
* Strong logistical and organizational skills required
* Strong program management and leadership experience
* Ability to navigate complex cross-cultural relations required, including strong communication and negotiation skills
* Fluency in English and Tajik or Farsi required; knowledge of Russian preferred
TO APPLY
Please apply online at our JOB BOARD at www.irex.org. If you have difficulties with the online system please send an email to jobboardhelp@irex.org with ATTN: DEV/RX/PM/RC in the subject line.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
EOE
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