Thursday, September 6, 2007

JOB- Program Manager, Caucasus Research Resource Center, Baku

Distrib. by: Central-Eurasia-L - Announcement List for Central Eurasian Studies


JOB- Program Manager, Caucasus Research Resource Center, Baku

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

Caucasus Research Resource Center – Azerbaijan
Invites applications for the position of
Program Manager

Title: Program Manager.

Position: Full-time position (Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.).

Start Date: October 1, 2007 (preceded by intensive training prior to
this date).

Position Summary: CRRC Program Manager is responsible for coordinating
annual Data Initiative Survey, coordinating annual Research
Publication Fellowship program, assisting Director in developing CRRC
training packages and identifying potential trainers, and in
developing program policies, procedures and standards; maintaining
relationships with all partners and beneficiaries, boards and other
governance bodies; and fulfilling other relevant duties as assigned by
CRRC-Azerbaijan Director.

The position offers a competitive salary and exceptional opportunities
for professional development.

Requirements:
- Advanced degree (minimum master's or equivalent) in social
sciences, preferably from European or North American university;
- Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies;
- Fluency in Azerbaijani, English and Russian;
- At least two year management and program implementation experience
in an international organization;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills;
- Experience in network management;
- Experience in design and organization of trainings;
- Excellent computer skills including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook;
- Independent and creative thinking; Strong intercultural
communication skills.

Preferences:
- Previous program management experience
- Work experience in the field of social research and/or public
policy analysis
- Degree in one of the following disciplines: Economics, Political
Science, Sociology, Public Administration,
Public Policy, and Public Health.
- Expertise in one of the following areas: Social Research
Methodology, Quantitative Analysis, Policy Analysis
- Knowledge of statistical software (Stata, SPSS, or SAS, etc.)
- 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 September 16, 2007. Please submit
CV with cover letter in English via e-mail to crrc@crrc.az.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. No
phone calls, please.


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