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Program Officer - Bishkek

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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.

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.


Qualifications

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

Contact Details

Email:
recruiting@freedomhouse.org

Application Instructions

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.

EOE M/F/D/V

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