A Program of the Eurasia Foundation invites applications for the position
of:
Title: Country Director.
Position: Full-time position (Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.);
occasional weekend work and occasional regional travel required.
Reports to: CRRC Regional Director (based in Tbilisi)
Start Date: July 1, 2008
Position Summary: The CRRC Country Director/Azerbaijan directs the work of
one center in a regional network of resource and training centers
established in the capital cities of South Caucasus countries with the
goal of strengthening social science research and public policy analysis
in the region. The Country Director serves as the primary local
representative,
decision-maker, and spokesperson for local CRRC programs. The position offers a competitive salary and exceptional opportunities for
professional development.
The Country Director: - Oversees the activities of the local center, including recruitment,
appointments, procurement and IT Lab and Library;
- Develops programs, including innovative research projects;
- Directs the local development of CRRC training packages;
- Manages locally the CRRC annual Household Survey and the CRRC
Research Publication Fellowship program;
- Maintains relationships with all partners and beneficiaries, boards
and other governance bodies;
- Initiates and oversees financial expenditures; manages and monitors
the Center budget within approved levels;
- Works in close cooperation with others, including the regional
office, to develop fundraising to engage in further projects;
- Fulfills other relevant duties as assigned by CRRC Regional Director.
Requirements
- Advanced degree (minimum master's or equivalent) in social sciences
or public policy/administration, preferably from European or North
American university;
- Expertise in quantitative and/or qualitative research methodologies;
- At least five years of progressive experience in managing and
implementing programs in an international organization and/or
educational/research institution;
- Social research/public policy analysis skills as evidenced by
research experience;
- Teaching experience and/or experience in design and organization of
trainings;
- Fluency in Azerbaijani, English and Russian;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as
presentation skills;
- Superior leadership skills;
- Independent and creative thinking;
- Excellent computer skills;
- Strong intercultural communication skills.
- Local citizenship and permanent residency.
Preferences:
- Degree in one of the following disciplines: Economics, Political
Science, Sociology, Public Administration, and Public Policy
- Expertise in one of the following areas: Social Research
Methodology, Quantitative Analysis, Policy Analysis
- Knowledge of statistical software (Stata, SPSS, SAS, etc.)
- Knowledge of online distance education systems
- Fundraising experience
- Strong commitment to strengthening social science research and
public policy analysis
in Azerbaijan.
About CRRC: The Caucasus Research Resource Centers program (CRRC) is a
network of resource and training centers established in the capital
cities of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia with the goal of strengthening
social science research and public policy analysis in the South Caucasus.
A partnership between the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the Eurasia
Foundation, and local universities, the CRRC network offers scholars
andpractitioners stable opportunities for integrated research, training
and collaboration in the region. Offering advanced training in research
methodology, CRRC also funds research fellowships and conducts a
comprehensive annual Household Survey. Previous Country Directors have
gone
on to be admitted to some of the best Ph.D. programs in their fields. For
more details, please see www.crrc.az.
Applications will be accepted until 23:59 on May 20, 2008. Please submit
CV with cover letter in English via e-mail to
crrc.applications@gmail.com. Only short listed candidates will be
contacted for an interview.
