The CENTER FOR CITIZEN INITIATIVES (CCI) is preparing
to expand its largest program, the Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP),
and currently has several job openings at its headquarters in San Francisco.
CCI operates programs designed to support the continued development of democratic
institutions and a sustainable, free-market economy in Russia. PEP, an adaptation
of the historic Marshall Plan's Technical Assistance Program, provides business
management training in US companies to Russian business owners. CCI is located
in the historic Presidio of San Francisco, a beautiful National Park overlooking
the San Francisco Bay. Please note that proof of eligibility to work legally
in the United States will be required prior to employment.
Program Officer - Russian Operations / Travel Coordinator
Duties and Responsibilities: The Program Officer Russian
Operations / Travel Coordinator provides support to the Russian Operations
department, maintains a Russian participant database and coordinates all travel
arrangements for PEP participants coming to the U.S. for business management
training. The department is responsible for communication with PEP's seven
regional offices in Russia, screening and selecting candidates for participation,
and working with regional offices for all Russia-side program preparations.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide administrative and program support to the Russian Operations department;
- Maintain a complex database of Russian participants, including: searching
and processing of Russian participant records; editing biographical and
other data; modifying layouts and refining procedures in conjunction with
program management;
- Work with regional offices in Russia to ensure quality and timeliness
of information;
- Track statistics and perform periodic updates of participant listings;
- Assist Program Manager and department with selection and verification
of Russian program participants. Track changes to delegations and pre-travel
preparations;
- Serve as main liaison between PEP and travel agency. This includes: coordinating
all travel arrangements for participants and some staff, making reservations,
confirmation and adjustment of travel plans, invoicing and tracking of travel
costs, developing and refining procedures in conjunction with program management.
Should be available for trouble-shooting on delegation travel dates;
- Provide documentation for participants, facilitators and staff in preparation
for delegations;
- Other projects as assigned.
Requirements for the position include:
- the ability to work closely with a team;
- strong organizational skills for multiple tasks and close attention to
detail;
- Computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, File Maker and Excel), knowledge
of File Maker Pro is required;
- excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills;
- strong writing, editing and typing skills;
- knowledge of travel industry and group reservation procedures is helpful;
- knowledge of economic/ political situation in Russia and Russian language
skills are a plus;
- personal commitment to and knowledge of the goals and mission of CCI.
Starting Salary: $30,000-32,000, plus full benefits
To apply, please email, fax, or mail your cover letter to:
Eleanor Gorman
Human Resources Department
Center for Citizen Initiatives
PO Box 29912
San Francisco, CA 94129
Fax: 415-561-7778
Email: hr@ccisf.org
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