Региональный представитель программы Бібліоміст

Международная некоммерческая организация «Cовет по международным исследованиям и обменам» (http://irex.ua) приглашает желающих принять участие в конкурсе на замещение должности Регионального представителя программы «Бібліоміст» (http://bibliomist.org) в г.Одесса. Подробное описание вакансии и требования к кандидатам см.ниже. Резюме, сопроводительное письмо и пожелания по заработной плате пожалуйста отправляйте на адрес: электронный адрес скрыт с пометкой “CSD/RR/IM” в поле "Тема". Ориентировочное время начала работы – апрель 2010г. Вопросы относительно вакансии можно задать по тел телефон скрыт .

IREX seeks a professional to fill the position of Regional Representative (Odessa region) for the Bibliomist Program. The position requires understanding of situation of the library sector, experience in administering Internet and technology-related services in libraries, experience of working with international donor organizations. The position will be based in Odessa. The position requires frequent travel within Odessa region. IREX seeks a one-year, half-time commitment.
Responsibilities
• Manage Bibliomist programmatic activities in Odessa region; serve as a primary IREX contact for libraries;• Collaborate with partnering libraries, local officials and NGOs in oblast on furthering the goals of the program;• Conduct informational sessions for librarians, regional administration and partners on program activities; assist libraries-partners in project implementation, monitor libraries’ performance, assist partners in securing additional funding; • Conducting visits to libraries, managing relations with vendors and Internet providers in selected rayons;• Assist libraries-partners in organizing and delivering trainings and community activities; • Assist libraries-partners in working with current partners and identifying new partners for program events; • Convene and moderate regional events (eg: focus groups meetings, on-line forums) related to the goals of the program, coach library-partner staff on event organization;• Maintain regional listserv; • Assist Bibliomist team on programmatic activities in Odessa region.
Qualifications
• Excellent presentational and interpersonal skills, able to communicate successfully with government representatives, well organized, able to work independently, skilled at handling multiple tasks, able to work in stressful situations, and willing to travel within Odessa region; • Higher education;• 2+ years of professional experience in project management with international projects with the focus on the Internet, technology and/or community development;• Prior work experience at a library is an asset; • Experience in developing and delivering technology-related trainings;• Understanding of current situation of the library sector in Ukraine;• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications;• Working knowledge of English preferred.