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    Transitions on Line, Czech Rep.
    May 31 2004

    Deputy Regional Program Manager

    TITLE: Deputy Regional Program Manager
    REPORTS TO: Regional Program Manager in Baku and PTD Deputy Director
    in Washington, DC
    POSITION LOCATION: Yerevan, Armenia

    US Citizenship Required

    IREX, a nonprofit in international education and training, seeks
    qualified professional to fill the position of Deputy Regional
    Coordinator for the Internet Access and Training Program (IATP)
    sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the US
    State Department.

    About IREX:

    IREX (the International Research & Exchanges Board) is the premier US
    nonprofit organization specializing in higher education, independent
    media, Internet development, and civil society programs in the United
    States, Europe, Eurasia, the Near East, and Asia. IREX's mission is
    to foster democracy in transitioning societies; strengthen and help
    internationalize educational, nongovernmental, and media
    organizations; support the highest quality research in the social
    sciences and humanities; and identify and train the next generation
    of leaders by working together with universities, nongovernmental
    organizations, foundations, governments, and corporations.

    IREX has had an on-the-ground presence in the Caucasus since 1992,
    when it opened its Yerevan, Armenia field office. Offices in Tbilisi,
    Georgia followed in 1994, and in Baku, Azerbaijan in 1998. IREX
    programs in the region span academic exchanges and advising, Internet
    access and training, curriculum reform, and short-term professional
    training.

    Summary of Position:

    IREX seeks a qualified professional to fill the position of Deputy
    Regional Program Manager for the Internet Access and Training Program
    (IATP). The Deputy Regional Program Manager will be based in Yerevan,
    Armenia with substantial travel to Georgia and Azerbaijan. The
    position requires substantive experience coordinating international
    assistance programs with knowledge in utilizing Internet technology
    as an educational and training tool. IREX seeks a minimum one-year
    commitment.

    The Deputy Regional Program Manager will work closely with the
    Regional Program Manager to:

    - Supervise a network of 35 Internet access sites and more than 60
    local staff
    - Coordinate program activities with the Public Affairs Sections of
    local US Embassies
    - Oversee and manage the budget, reporting, statistics collection,
    and program direction.

    Qualifications:

    - Two-three years experience with international assistance and
    development programs
    - Knowledge of local language preferred
    - Experience in using the Internet and integrating information
    technology resources in professional and educational settings
    - A minimum of one-year experience working and living in Eurasia
    - An understanding of LAN architecture and hardware

    Submit cover letter and resume to: PTD/DS, [email protected], fax
    (202) 628-8189, www.irex.org. No phone calls please.

    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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