Open Society Institute: Job Opening
Program Associate - National Foundations in Western Balkans
The Western Balkans Department is looking for a full time Program Associate
to provide program and administrative support. Responsibilities will
include: assist with oversight of department; prepare draft of budget and
monitor monthly expenses; answer all department mail and queries; maintain
filing system; coordinate itineraries for Regional Director and handle
travel arrangements; process expense reports and department expenses through
Accounting Department; keep daily calendar of meetings and conferences for
Regional Director; coordinates with local board members of National
Foundations regarding changes in members, visits to N.Y. office; maintain
department archives; draft correspondence and memos for Regional Director;
meet as required with representatives of organizations interested in
foundation-funded activities; help organize regional conferences; keep
current on political and other developments in the regions of the Western
Balkans; translate relevant documents from Serbo/Bosnian/Croatian into
English.
Additional Qualifications:
Prior related office/administrative experience; detail-oriented; highly
motivated team player, with ability to work well independently; excellent
written and verbal English communication skills; highly computer literate
(knowledge of Microsoft Office, all applications, experience with databases,
Internet research); able to draft very literate correspondence; excellent
interpersonal skills; flexible, able to prioritize work; knowledge of the
region of the Balkans and East and Central Europe; knowledge of the
Serbian/Bosnian/Croatian languages. Able to begin in March 2004.
This position is based out of our New York office.
How to Apply:
Send resume, cover letter and salary requirements immediately to:
Open Society Institute
Human Resources - CODE PA/WBALK
400 West 59th Street
New York, New York 10019
Fax to: (212) 548-4675
No phone calls, please. The Open Society Institute is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
Source: http://www.idealist.org/en/jobs/9603:24/110000:77
Open Society Institute: Job Opening
Program Associate - National Foundations in Western Balkans
The Western Balkans Department is looking for a full time Program Associate
to provide program and administrative support. Responsibilities will
include: assist with oversight of department; prepare draft of budget and
monitor monthly expenses; answer all department mail and queries; maintain
filing system; coordinate itineraries for Regional Director and handle
travel arrangements; process expense reports and department expenses through
Accounting Department; keep daily calendar of meetings and conferences for
Regional Director; coordinates with local board members of National
Foundations regarding changes in members, visits to N.Y. office; maintain
department archives; draft correspondence and memos for Regional Director;
meet as required with representatives of organizations interested in
foundation-funded activities; help organize regional conferences; keep
current on political and other developments in the regions of the Western
Balkans; translate relevant documents from Serbo/Bosnian/Croatian into
English.
Additional Qualifications:
Prior related office/administrative experience; detail-oriented; highly
motivated team player, with ability to work well independently; excellent
written and verbal English communication skills; highly computer literate
(knowledge of Microsoft Office, all applications, experience with databases,
Internet research); able to draft very literate correspondence; excellent
interpersonal skills; flexible, able to prioritize work; knowledge of the
region of the Balkans and East and Central Europe; knowledge of the
Serbian/Bosnian/Croatian languages. Able to begin in March 2004.
This position is based out of our New York office.
How to Apply:
Send resume, cover letter and salary requirements immediately to:
Open Society Institute
Human Resources - CODE PA/WBALK
400 West 59th Street
New York, New York 10019
Fax to: (212) 548-4675
No phone calls, please. The Open Society Institute is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
Source: http://www.idealist.org/en/jobs/9603:24/110000:77