Thursday, August 23, 2007

JOB- Caucasus Research Resource Center Country Director/Azerbaijan

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JOB- Caucasus Research Resource Center Country Director/Azerbaijan

Posted by: Farid Guliyev <fareedaz@yahoo.com>

Caucasus Research Resource Center ­ Azerbaijan
A Program of the Eurasia Foundation

Invites applications for the position of Country Director/ Azerbaijan

Title: Country Director.

Position: Full-time position (Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. );
occasional weekend work and occasional regional travel required.

Reports to: CRRC Regional Director (based in Tbilisi )
Start Date: October 1, 2007 (preceded by one-month occasional training).

Position Summary: The CRRC Country Director/Azerbaijan directs the
work of one center in a regional network of resource and training
centers established in the capital cities of Armenia, Azerbaijan and
Georgia with the goal of strengthening social science research and
public policy analysis in the South Caucasus. The Country Director
serves as the primary local representative, decision-maker, and
spokesperson for local CRRC programs. The position offers a
competitive salary and exceptional opportunities for professional
development.

The Country Director:

- Oversees the activities of the local center, including recruitment,
appointments, procurement and IT Lab and Library
- Develops programs, including innovative research projects
- Directs the local development of CRRC training packages
- Manages locally the CRRC annual Household Survey and the CRRC
Research Publication Fellowship program
- Maintains relationships with all partners and beneficiaries, boards
and other governance bodies
- Initiates and oversees financial expenditures; manages and monitors
the Center budget within approved levels
- Works in close cooperation with others, including the regional
office, to develop fundraising to engage in further projects
- Fulfills other relevant duties as assigned by CRRC Regional Director

Requirements:

- Advanced degree (minimum master's or equivalent) in social sciences
or public policy/administration, preferably from European or North
American university;
- Expertise in quantitative and/or qualitative research methodologies;
- At least five years of progressive experience in managing and
implementing programs in an international organization and/or
educational/research institution;
- Social research/public policy analysis skills as evidenced by
research experience;
- Teaching experience and/or experience in design and organization of
trainings;
- Fluency in Azerbaijani, English and Russian;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as
presentation skills;
- Superior leadership skills;
- Independent and creative thinking;
- Excellent computer skills;
- Strong intercultural communication skills.
- Local citizenship and permanent residency.

Preferences:

- Degree in one of the following disciplines: Economics, Political
Science, Sociology, Public Administration, and Public Policy
- Expertise in one of the following areas: Social Research
Methodology, Quantitative Analysis, Policy Analysis
- Knowledge of statistical software (Stata, SPSS, SAS, etc.)
- Knowledge of online distance education systems
- Fundraising experience
- Strong commitment to strengthening social science research and
public policy analysis in Azerbaijan.

About CRRC: The Caucasus Research Resource Centers program (CRRC) is
a network of resource and training centers established in the capital
cities of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia with the goal of
strengthening social science research and public policy analysis in
the South Caucasus. A partnership between the Carnegie Corporation of
New York, the Eurasia Foundation, and local universities, the CRRC
network offers scholars and practitioners stable opportunities for
integrated research, training and collaboration in the region.
Offering advanced training in research methodology, CRRC also funds
research fellowships and conducts a comprehensive annual Household
Survey. For more details, please see www.crrc.az.

Applications will be accepted until 23:59 on August 19, 2007. Please
submit CV with cover letter in English via e-mail to
crrc.applications@gmail.com. Only short listed candidates will be
contacted for an interview.


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