Subject: 2 Jobs at Kennedy School of Govt.
Melissa_Carr/FS/KSG@ksg.harvard.edu
Date: Thu Jun 10 1999 - 15:36:58 EDT
The Strengthening Democratic Institutions Project at the John F. Kennedy School
of Government at Harvard University currently has 2 job openings.
The Strengthening Democratic Institutions Project (SDI) works to catalyze
support for three great transformations underway in Russia, Ukraine and the
other republics of the former Soviet Union: to sustainable democracies, free
market economies, and cooperative international relations. The Project seeks to
understand Western stakes in these transformations, identify strategies for
advancing Western interests, and encourage initiatives that increase the
likelihood of success. It provides targeted intellectual and technical
assistance to governments, international agencies, private institutions, and
individuals seeking to facilitate these three great transformations.
Job Openings:
1) Staff Assistant: Provides primary administrative and some basic research
support for busy office dealing with reform in the former Soviet Union. Duties
and responsibilities include: assisting in the planning and implementation of
events hosted by the Project; assisting with travel arrangements for researchers
and for visiting scholars from the former Soviet Union; maintaining contacts
database; maintaining computer and office product contracts and repairs;
ordering supplies; maintaining administrative files; coordinating office set-up;
preparing financial reimbursements and reconciling accounts on monthly basis;
tracking events and compiling clippings and updates from Western and Russian
press; preparing project's reports for reproduction and coordinating
distribution; handling mass mailings and requests for materials; and ensuring
basic communications to Russia by email, fax, and telephone. The position
reports to the Associate Director of the Project and the Administrative
Coordinator.
Requirements: Some college background and broad knowledge of the former Soviet
Union desired. Computer literacy, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Lexis
Nexis, Lotus Notes, EXCEL, E-mail and use of Internet required.
Please send resume, cover letter, and names of references to Judith Griffin, JFK
School of Government, 79 JFK St., Cambridge, MA 02138.
2) Research Assistant: Assists Professor/Director of a major research center on
the former Soviet Union's transition to democracy, a market economy, and
cooperative international relations. Gathers data and information, researches
and writes memos on issues and assists with the preparation of research reports
for publication, including tracking Russian economic developments. Helps with
classroom preparation and works closely with other members of the research team.
Performs related job duties as required.
Requirements: Bachelors or Masters degree; outstanding academic record;
excellent written and research skills; ability to work independently and under
tight deadlines; background in economics, government, and international affairs;
interest in Soviet/Russian studies essential, and in energy and environment
issues a plus. Russian language skills and familiarity with Harvard helpful,
although not essential. Computer literacy, including knowledge of Microsoft
Word, Lexis Nexis, e-mail and Internet desirable.
Please send resume and cover letter, names of references, a transcript, and a
copy of an analytical writing sample of less than 40 pages to Judith Griffin,
JFK School of Government, 79 JFK St., Cambridge, 02138.
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