Subject: EERC Russia Position Announcements
From: Kerry Wargo (kwargo@eurasia.org)
Date: Fri Feb 11 2000 - 14:12:49 EST
The Economics Education and Research Consortium (EERC) Russia Program
announces the following two positions:
1. CIS Coordinator, Transition Economics Research Network
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Location: Moscow
Salary: Competitive
Application deadline: Until filled, but no later than Feb. 28
Position Summary
The Economics Education and Research Consortium (http://www.eerc.ru),
administered by the Eurasia Foundation, is extending its Transition
Economics Research Network (currently operative in Russia) to other
countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States. We need a dynamic
person to launch and manage network activities outside Russia. The CIS
Coordinator reports to EERC-Russia Program Director.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
The CIS Coordinator will assume overall responsibility for extending TERN
research and training activities outside Russia. This includes launching an
annual economics research grant competition, integrated with a summer school
and a series of research workshops and methodological seminars. In 2000,
TERN extension will be limited to three or four countries (including several
Central Asian countries, and possibly Ukraine and/or a country from the
South Caucasus). The extension would involve:
--compiling and maintaining a comprehensive mailing list of individual
scholars and higher education and research institutions in the region.
--issuing and widely disseminating a Request for Proposals.
--establishing (under the supervision of the Program Director) thorough
proposal review procedures, coordinating the review process.
--organization of and selection of participants for an intensive
summer-school training session in July 2000.
--coordinating an ongoing series of research workshops and methodological
seminars, modeled on those of the existing network.
Qualifications
Proven track record of CIS-based program management, preferably research
management, and familiarity with the economies of the NIS is essential. MA
degree in Economics or related field from an internationally recognized
program is highly desirable. Published research with reference to Transition
economies a plus. Fluency in written and spoken English and Russian is
required. The individual selected for this position must give evidence of
being a problem solver, a leader, and a team player attentive to detail, but
efficient at the same time. This position requires extensive travel.
Send curriculum vita, detailed publication record, and 2 letters of
recommendation.
CONTACT: Eric Livny, Program Director, EERC-Russia, 18 Malaya Pirogovskaya
St., Suite 101, 119435 Moscow, Russia. Tel. +7 095 232 3349; FAX +1 202 478
1968
http://www.eerc.ru, email: elivny@eerc.ru
2. Outreach Coordinator (OC)
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Location: Moscow
Application deadline: Until filled, but no later than Feb. 28
Position Summary
The Economics Education and Research Consortium (http://www.eerc.ru)
announces a job opening for an Outreach Coordinator position. The OC reports
to the EERC-Russia Program Director. The position consists in a complex of
actions, aimed at disseminating information about EERC's core activities.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
--Designs and implements program outreach to Russian and non-Russian
institutions in the field of economic research and education.
--Maintains contacts with key program advisors and partner institutions.
--Organizes and coordinates public relations events and policy roundtables
(invitations, materials, logistics).
--Manages the Program's mailing list.
--Manages dissemination of all Program publications via mail, electronic
mail, and Internet.
--Manages subscriptions to the Program's Working Paper Series.
--Prepares an annual report and other PR documents.
Qualifications
Excellent communication skills and 3-5 years public relations experience
required. The successful applicant is fluent in written and spoken English
and Russian (native English is ideal), is computer literate, and is able to
give concrete examples of Public Relations work experience. Skill in
drafting formal and informal business communications in English and in
Russian is a must. An MBA or Economics MA degree is preferred. The
individual selected for this position must be hard working, very attentive
to detail, but efficient at the same time. In peak periods working extra
hours may be required. Some travel may be necessary.
Send curriculum vita, cover letter, and, if possible, recommendation
letters.
CONTACT: Eric Livny, Director, EERC-Russia, 18 Malaya Pirogovskaya St.,
Suite 101, 119435 Moscow, Russia. Tel. +7 095 232 3349; FAX +1 202 478 1968;
http://www.eerc.ru, email: elivny@eerc.ru
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