Job Title: Resident
Director: Azerbaijan
Job Function: International
Department: Eurasia
Location: Azerbaijan
| Summary: The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) seeks a Resident Director to design and implement democracy assistance programs in the Republic of Azerbaijan. Particular focus is on strengthening the civic and political organizing skills of partner organizations, particularly those involving women and youth, to promote the representation of a diversity of political viewpoints. This position will be based in Baku and requires travel throughout the country.
This position will have supervisory responsibility for the design and implementation of programs with Azeri partners, particularly at the regional and local levels. The Resident Director will represent NDI to the government of Azerbaijan, the US Embassy and USAID, and local and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The candidate will be responsible for the overall management of the office, to include financial and human resource management. Close coordination will also be expected with NDI -Washington, including day-to-day contact with the Washington-based staff that provides oversight for field activities.
Required Skills
● Oversee in collaboration with Baku-based staff the design and implementation of NDI’s programs and consultations with Azerbaijani partners as well as elected and other government officials; ● Provide day-to-day management and oversight of professional and support staff in the field office; ● Maintain relationships with key partners in civil society, government and the donor community; ● Oversee the development, review and timely submission of program-related materials, including regular reports that describe activities, measure and evaluate program results, and report on political developments in Azerbaijan that may affect program outcomes; ● Ensure adherence to NDI-DC and Azerbaijani policies and procedures, as well as adherence to funder/donor regulations, ensuring the integrity of all financial transactions.
Required Experience
● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a field of study related to political science, international development, or international affairs; ● Minimum fourteen (14) years substantive political experience, with particular emphasis on local organizing, issue-based advocacy, training and leadership development within politically active non-governmental organizations, parties or election campaigns; ● Experience in program management and monitoring and evaluation, especially implementing USAID-funded programs; ● Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior political and civic leaders as well as members of the donor and diplomatic community; ● Ability to communicate skills and experience to others as a trainer, advisor and consultant; ● Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; facility with Russian and/or Turkic languages a plus; ● Experience in living and working overseas and/or an ability to work in a challenging environment is highly desirable, as is previous experience in former Soviet/Eastern bloc countries; ● Familiarity with Google platform and applications strongly desired;
Comments
Salary is commensurate with experience. A generous benefits package is provided, including an in-country housing allowance. Employment is contingent upon approval by USAID. This is an unaccompanied post.
NDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered |
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