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Program Officer - Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Freedom House

Full-time Staff - Kyrgyzstan, South Asia

Apply by: 26th February 2012

Position Summary

The Program Officer will exercise significant responsibility for all areas of program management including oversight of implementation, communications, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. He/she will also assist with donor relations, advocacy, and fundraising initiatives. This position is based in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and will report to the Country Director.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, or related field
Minimum 4 – 6 years of directly related experience
Minimum 2 years of experience conducting democracy and human rights programs preferred
Strong ability to communicate effectively in English and Russian, both verbally and in writing
Ability to communicate effectively in Kyrgyz preferred
Knowledge of democracy and human rights issues in Kyrgyzstan
Mastery with MS Office Suite, specifically with Excel
Ability to collaborate with others and work as an effective team member for the success of the team
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and meet all goals and deadlines
Ability to effectively write proposals, reports, procedures, maintain documentation and complete required forms
Experience providing technical assistance to local organizations in Kyrgyzstan or other Central Asian countries preferred

Some Duties and Responsibilities

Assists with program implementation and oversight including organizing trainings, assessing needs, communications, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and other duties as needed for the success of overall Freedom House Kyrgyzstani operations
Builds and maintains relationships with civil society and human rights organizations in the capital and other regions as directed
Reports regularly on program implementation
Assists in preparation of responses to requests from donors, governmental organizations, the media and the public regarding program information
Supports Freedom House’s ongoing advocacy of democratic governance and human rights issues through occasional contribution to Freedom House publications, articles and other releases
Other related duties as assigned.

Qualified and Interested applicants

We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter with salary history (only candidates who send salary requirements will be considered for the position) as well as desired salary to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR Dept., referencing 2012-007 PO Bishkek. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.


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