Subject: From: Davide Farinati
From: CCI Productivity Enhancement Program (ccipep@igc.apc.org)
Date: Thu Aug 05 1999 - 15:56:59 EDT
JOB OPPORTUNITY:
Program Associate / Travel Coordinator
The Center For Citizen Initiatives
The Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP) is currently seeking a
qualified candidate to fill a Program Associate/Travel Coordinator
position for its office in San Francisco, CA. Operated by the Center for
Citizen Initiatives (CCI), PEP is an adaptation of the historic Marshall
Plan's Technical Assistance Program, which helped resurrect post-World War
II Europe. PEP brings non-English-speaking Russian manufacturers and
business owners in a variety of industries to the United States for
intensive training in American firms and plants. PEP is a cost-sharing
program, with funding from the United State Information Agency, in-kind
contributions from American volunteers, and fees paid by Russian
participants. For more information, visit our website, www.igc.org/cci.
Non-local applicants please note: Only US citizens and "green card"
holders should apply. CCI is a not-for-profit organization and cannot pay
for re-location or any costs incurred during the interview process,
including travel and lodging. First interviews can be arranged via
telephone, but second interviews must take place in person at CCI in San
Francisco.
Duties and Responsibilities: The Program Associate / Travel Coordinator
provides support to the Russian Operations department, maintains a Russian
participant database and coordinates all travel arrangements for PEP
participants coming to the U.S. for training. The department is
responsible for communication with PEP's seven regional offices in Russia,
screening and selecting candidates for participation, and working with
regional offices for all Russia-side program preparations.
Responsibilities include:
* Provide administrative and program support to the Russian Operations
department;
* Maintain a complex database of Russian participants, including: data
entry; performing searches; importing, sorting, and processing of
Russian participant records; editing biographical and other data;
modifying layouts and refining procedures in conjunction with program
management;
* Track statistics and perform periodic updates of participant listings.
Work with regional offices to ensure quality and timeliness of
information;
* Assist Program Manager and department with selection and verification of
Russian program participants. Track changes to delegations as needed
with respect to other duties;
* Coordinate all travel arrangements for participants, facilitators and
staff in conjunction with travel agent, including: making reservations
that fit specific program needs; confirmation and adjustment of travel
plans as needed; invoicing and tracking of travel costs;
problem-solving; maintaining relationship with PEP's official travel
agency; tracking travel related statistics; developing and refining
procedures in conjunction with program management; needs to be available
for trouble-shooting on delegation travel dates;
* Provide documentation for participants, facilitators and staff in
preparation for delegations;
* Other projects as assigned
Requirements for the position include:
* the ability to work closely with a team
* strong organizational skills for multiple tasks and close attention to
detail;
* Macintosh computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, File Maker and Excel),
knowledge of FileMaker Pro is required;
* excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills;
* strong writing, editing and typing skills;
* knowledge of travel industry and group reservation procedures preferred;
* knowledge of economic/ political situation in Russia and Russian
language skills are a plus;
* personal commitment to and knowledge of the goals and mission of CCI
Salary Range: 25,000 - 28,000 (DOE) plus excellent benefits
Filing Deadline: August 18, 1999
Start Date: immediately
NO CALLS PLEASE. Send resume and cover letter to:
Jeff Cowgill
Program Manager
Center for Citizen Initiatives
PO Box 29912
San Francisco, CA 94129
Fax: 415-561-7778
Email: ccipep@igc.org
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