JOB- Labor Solidarity Program Director, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Posted by: Miriam Lanskoy <miriaml@ned.org>
American Center for International Labor Solidarity
AFL-CIO
Field Staff Association Position
Job Title: Country Program Director, Central Asia
Classification: I-a
Status: Exempt
This position is based in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Selected candidate should be able to relocate by December 1, 2007.
Please note the following additional requirements:
* This position will have supervisory responsibility for the
Kyrgyzstan office and program as well as for programs in Kazakhstan,
Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. Some travel to Russia may also be required.
* Excellent writing, and communications skills in English is required.
* Basic to intermediate proficiency in Russian is strongly preferred.
* Experience in teaching basic trade union principles and operations
as well as the role of democratic unions in economic transition.
* Proven program management abilities.
* Knowledge of international relations and trade union developments
in the U.S. and abroad.
* Trade union experience.
Summary of Position: The Country Program Director is responsible for
the effective management of a field office and field programs. S/he
is the representative of the Solidarity Center and the AFL-CIO in the
country and region of assignment. S/he is thoroughly conversant with
all aspects of regional program activities and current events relevant
to the on-going political, economic, social and trade union
developments in the country or region. The Country Program Director
has sound judgment and a good political sense that facilitate
decision-making, particularly for times when headquarters cannot be
reached for consultation. S/he has a working knowledge of and
experience in US Government regulations and procedures related to the
funding and management of grants.
The Country Program Director designs and implements field programs.
S/he draws on her/his experience to write persuasive concept papers
and proposals and seek funding for programs that address the needs of
the partner trade unions, the AFL-CIO, and the US strategy for the
country or region. S/he monitors programs for progress toward
expected programmatic results as well as compliance with budget
targets. S/he keeps headquarters informed of significant
developments in the country or region through periodic program reports
and other forms of correspondence.
The Country Program Director works closely with AFL-CIO affiliates,
the ITUC and its regional organizations, and the Global Union
Federations, within approved communications guidelines, to facilitate
their participation in Solidarity Center programs. The Country
Program Director provides logistical support for visitors from the
Solidarity Center, AFL-CIO, affiliates, GUFs, the donor agency and/or
other organizations. S/he has the experience and presence necessary
to represent accurately and effectively in public fora and in private
meetings with donor organizations, partners, and other national and
international organizations, the policies and programs of the
Solidarity Center and the AFL-CIO. S/he may be required to travel
extensively within the region and is able to fill in for other Country
Program Directors on a temporary or indefinite basis.
The Country Program Director manages the operations of the field
office and supervises the local-hire field staff. S/he may also
direct the work of other expatriate staff in the field office. S/he
ensures that the operations of the field office conform to the host
country labor code and other pertinent laws.
The Country Program Director is responsible for compliance with
Solidarity Center policies and US regulations governing grants. S/he
is expected to develop and maintain positive relationships with the
appropriate personnel at the USAID mission and the US Embassy, and
keep them informed about the Solidarity Center's work in the country.
S/he is also required to develop program ideas with USAID and the
Embassy where possible. The Country Program Director follows the
evolution of country development strategies and ensures that USAID and
the Embassy understand both the role of the labor movement in the
development of the country, and the ways in which the Solidarity
Center program contributes to and enhances their ability to accomplish
their strategic objectives.
Basic Qualifications: A Country Program Director must have the ability
to work independently and without supervision. S/he must have
extensive knowledge of international relations and trade union and
socio-economic and political developments in the U.S. and abroad.
Previous trade union experience, and/or experience in the Center as a
Program Officer III or Senior Program Officer are required. S/he must
be capable of managing multiple assignments simultaneously and of
making substantive decisions that have major effects on costs and
completion of projects. S/he must have, at a minimum, a bachelor's
degree in political science, international relations, labor relations
or related fields and/or ten years equivalent work experience. Good
communications and writing skills are a must. Computer literacy for
word processing and simple spreadsheets is required. S/he must have
the ability to work and interact easily with a wide variety of people.
Fluency in a foreign language is a plus and may be a requirement for
some Country Program Director positions.
Supervisor: Regional Program Director for Asia/Europe
Specific Duties:
* Oversee the day-to-day operations of the field office.
* Recruit, select and supervise local hire staff.
* Direct the work of other expatriates in the field office.
* Ensure compliance of the office with Solidarity Center and AFL-CIO
policies and procedures and applicable donor and federal government
regulations.
* Design, develop and implement country or regional programs, which
respond to the strategies, goals and objectives of the donor
organizations, the AFL-CIO and the Solidarity
Center's partners in the field.
* Initiate concept papers and program proposals and seek funding for same.
* Prepare timely, well-written reports in accordance with the
deadline schedule.
* Monitor program performance and results; discuss substantive
changes required with Program Officer/Regional Program Director.
* Monitor program expenditures to meet budget targets.
* Work closely with AFL-CIO affiliates to coordinate their
participation in Solidarity Center programs, within approved
communications guidelines.
* Manage the logistics for field trips by Solidarity Center, AFL-CIO
and affiliate personnel;
* Develop solid relationships with US government personnel in
country, and ensure they understand the role of labor in development
and of Solidarity Center programs in the context of their country strategy.
* Share information on country conditions and labor issues as appropriate.
* Provide assistance and support for program evaluations or audits of
field projects/offices.
* Travel on a TDY basis to conduct and/or oversee program development
and implementation in other countries in the region.
* Develop coalition-building contacts with national and international
labor, government and non-governmental
organizations in the country or region.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
The duration of this position, as with all positions at the Solidarity
Center, is contingent upon continued grant funding. Normally a field
assignment is at least three years but not more than six years, with
the expectation of transfer to another post at the end of the assignment.
If interested, please send cover letter and résumé to:
Lisa Humphries
Solidarity Center
888 16th Street, N.W. Suite 400
Washington, D.C. 20006
E-mail: lhumphries@solidaritycenter.org
Fax: (202) 974-8266
The Solidarity Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and
minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Closing date of application: When filled.
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