Freedom House , Program Officer (Programs – Eurasia)
Program Officer
Programs – Eurasia
Location: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Freedom House supports the spread of freedom and democracy throughout the world through research,
effective advocacy, and programs directly supporting frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying
threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World. With
13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we are supporting the right of every individual to be free.
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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