JOB- Chief of Party, North Caucasus, Russia, IREX

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JOB- Chief of Party, North Caucasus, Russia, IREX

Posted by: Charity Mcgee <cmcgee@irex.org>

Job Description
Title Of Position: Chief of Party
Reports To: Director, Civil Society Division, Washington, DC
Location: North Caucasus, Russia
Classification: Full-time salaried position
Position is contingent upon funding

About IREX
IREX is an international nonprofit organization specializing in
education, independent media, Internet development, and civil society
programs in the United States, Europe, Eurasia, the Middle East and
North Africa. For more information on IREX, please visit www.irex.org

Position Description
IREX seeks applicants for the position of Chief of Party in North
Caucasus, Russia (exact location to be determined) for an upcoming
USAID-funded project in the North Caucasus to provide local youth with
the training, networking, and development opportunities to improve
their communities and reduce conflict in the North Caucuses region.
The COP will provide leadership, vision, strategic planning, and
management to the program.

Responsibilities And Duties
- Manage and monitor all program components - training, technical
assistance, grant-giving and ensure that the program meets proposed
objectives and targets;
- Provide leadership and vision in planning and implementing program
strategy, supervise all long and short-term staff and subcontractors;
- Conduct program outreach, including the provision of technical
assistance and collaborate with IREX local partners to coordinate
efforts and share program results;
- Serve as primary liaison with USAID, the Russian government and
IREX headquarters;
- Approve and submit all reports, plans and other administrative
information to USAID 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
- Recruit, manage and build a strong local staff capable of acting
independently in as many activities as possible..
- Work to integrate conflict mitigation approaches into all project
activities.

Qualifications
- Graduate degree or equivalent experience in development studies,
education, and/or conflict mitigation studies;
- More than 10 years of technical expertise in civil society
development, especially in field of conflict management and youth
programming;
- Previous experience working with USAID;
- Prior work experience in youth programs in Russia and familiarity
with NGO environment in Russia preferred;
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills;
- Fluency in English required and Russian preferred;

To Apply
Submit cover letter and resume to:
Email: resumes@irex.org (please include CSD/NCYED/COP/CK in the subject line)
Fax: (202) 628-8189 (Washington)
No phone calls please.
EOE

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