JOB- American Chamber Of Commerce, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Posted by: Christina Smith <director@amcham.kg>
Position: Executive Director
Closing Date: May 4, 2007
Initial Salary: $1000 per month
Length Of Hire: Full-time, Permanent
The American Chamber of Commerce in the Kyrgyz Republic is seeking an
individual for the position of Executive Director.
The person manages the relevant aspects of the organization's program
and strategy development, including advocacy, fundraising, research
and coalition-building as well as organizing support for appropriate
policy changes, and maintaining publications.
Duties And Responsibilities
Design and develop goals and objectives. Identify appropriate metrics
to measure advancement. Collaborate with Board Members to prepare both
long term and a short term strategies for achieving goals and
objectives.
Plan and implement business association activities to serve member
interests. Facilitate increased U.S. investment in Kyrgyzstan, and
foster creative U.S.-Kyrgyz commercial collaboration. Serve as an
advocate for member companies.
Cultivate and maintain contacts with American Chambers of Commerce
(AmChams) in other CIS countries, the Eurasia Business Platform
initiative and AmCham headquarters in the U.S. Work with Board of
Directors and local staff to plan and execute a schedule of events to
benefit members.
Build rapport and relationships with relevant Kyrgyz government
officials so that they know the priorities of AmCham members companies
and are acting to enact reforms and eliminate barriers.
Maintain and build membership base. Expand business sector
representation. Contact US firms in neighboring CIS countries to
ascertain their plans, if any, for the Kyrgyz market. Contact US firms
that have made inquiries to the AmCham about establishing a presence
in Kyrgyzstan, but have not yet done so.
Prepare annual and quarterly budgets as well as long term financial
plans. Review local accounting reports and comply with local
accounting requirements.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Education: Undergraduate degree from western University (business,
international trade, economics, marketing, or public policy, or
related field is preferred).
2. Prior work experience: 5 years plus of professional experience,
preferably in a western-oriented business, international trade
business, and/or non-profit organization.
3. Language Proficiency: Fluency in both written and verbal English is
required. Knowledge of Russian is preferred.
4. Experiences: Private business experience and non-profit management.
Solid understanding of how to operate a private business. Practical
knowledge of the barriers that exist within the country including but
not limited to local business practices, trade and investment
policies, and operational issues. Experience with reporting to and
managing Board interactions.
5. Skills: Strong analytical and writing skills, including grant
writing and fundraising.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to implement
strategies and tactics in a timely manner, and to maintain regular
and frequent contact with the Board of Directors.
Effective interpersonal skills, proactive communication and team
building skills; develop and maintain contacts and relationships;
managing local staff and sub-contractors.
Ability to create and maintain solid networks with local, regional and
international contacts in the private and public sectors.
Computer literacy and advanced knowledge of Microsoft suite of programs.
To Apply
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following
materials: send an e-mail (with ED SEARCH in the subject line) with a
cover letter, current resume or curriculum vitae and 3 references
(including phone and email contact information) to ATTN: Svetlana (in
subject line).
director@amcham.kg
American Chamber of Commerce
Hyatt Hotel, Office 123
Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic
Application Deadline is May 4, 2007. No Phone Calls, Please.
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