aaus-list @ ukrainianstudies.org -- [aaus-list] Open Sosciety Institute Position

[M T Znayenko <znayenko@andromeda.rutgers.edu>]

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Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2005 10:53:31 -0500
From: Kevin Eric Laney <kel1@columbia.edu>
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Subject: OSI Job


PROGRAM ASSOCIATE - REGIONAL OFFICE FOR RUSSIA,
UKRAINE, POLAND, THE BALTICS, AND HUNGARY
DECEMBER 2005

  The Open Society Institute works to build vibrant and tolerant
democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens. Open
societies are characterized by the rule of law; respect for human rights,
minorities, and a diversity of opinions; democratically elected
governments; market economies in which business and government are
separate; and a civil society that helps keep government power in check. 
To achieve its mission, OSI seeks to shape public policies that assure
greater fairness in political, legal, and economic systems and safeguard
fundamental rights. On a local level, OSI implements a range of
initiatives to advance justice, education, public health, and independent
media. At the same time, OSI builds alliances across borders and
continents on issues such as corruption and freedom of information. OSI
places high priority on protecting and improving the lives of
marginalized people and communities.

Investor and philanthropist George Soros in 1993 created OSI as a private
operating and grantmaking foundation to support his foundations in
Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. Those foundations
were established, starting in 1984, to help countries make the transition
from communism. OSI has expanded the activities of the Soros foundations
network to encompass the United States and more than 60 countries in
Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Each national foundation relies
on the expertise of boards composed of eminent citizens who determine
individual agendas based on local priorities.



Working under the supervision of the Director of the Regional Office for
Russia, Ukraine, Poland, the Baltics, and Hungary, the Program Associate
will provide general administrative support, track department budget and
financial expenditures, become familiar with entire foundation network in
order to act as first point of contact and source of information for all
outside inquiries, and will specifically:



RESPONSIBILITIES:

·     Answer all department mail and phone inquiries, directing queries
to the appropriate offices and/or programs;

·     Maintain existing database of responses to inquiries;

·     Meet as needed with representatives of organizations interested in
foundation-funded activities in the countries of responsibility;

·     Maintain effective filing system for all department documents;

·     Handle all travel arrangements for Director and coordinate
itinerary;

·     Arrange and keep track of daily appointments and meetings for
Director;

·     Handle all local travel/accommodation arrangements and coordinate
schedules for visitors from the countries of responsibility;

·     Prepare and direct any payments to Accounting Department for
processing;

·     Keep track of department budget and make assist in budget
construction;

·     Maintain employee data records for department staff;

·     Assist Director with correspondence, including
proofreading/editing, faxing and telephoning;

·     Translate documents and correspondence from Russian to English;

·     Assist Director with special research projects;

·     Assist Director with on-going programmatic needs

·     Assist Director with large grant-making portfolio

·     Assist when needed with administration of specific programs
coordinated by other members of OSI staff;

·     Serve as OSI liaison for the International Science Foundation,
including tracking ISF spending, maintaining relationships with past ISF
grantees, and serving as first point of contact;



REQUIREMENTS: * Bachelor's degree; * Fluent English and proficiency in
Russian * Extensive computer skills and high comfort level with computers
(expertise with Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Internet required;
experience with Outlook and Dreamweaver preferred); * Superior
interpersonal, written and organizational skills and ability to compose
effective, thoughtful correspondence; * Ability to effectively manage
several simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment; * Knowledge of
prevalent world climate and general political awareness; * Pleasant,
diplomatic manner and disposition in interacting with senior management,
co-workers and the general public; * Integrity and professional
discretion.



START DATE:  January 2006



SALARY: Commensurate with experience, with full benefits + 4 weeks
vacation



TO APPLY:  Send resume, cover letter, and salary requirements, as soon as
possible, to:



humanresources@sorosny.org

Include code in subject line -CODE RP/PA



OR



Open Society Institute

Human Resources, Code RP/PA

400 W. 59th Street New York, NY 10019

or fax to 212-548-4675



No telephone inquiries, please.    The Open Society Institute is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.