Eurasia Foundation (EF), a US-based public charitable organization promoting civil society development in the Eurasia region, together with the Eurasia Foundation of Central Asia (EFCA), is accepting applications for a joint position of EF Regional Vice President (RVP) for Central Asia, and President of EFCA. The position is based in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

This position oversees all EF programs in Central Asia, which are administered through the Eurasia Foundation of Central Asia (EFCA). The RVP is an employee of EF and is seconded to the EFCA in the capacity of its president.

This position leads the strategic programming for the region, serves as the chief representative and key decision maker of EF/EFCA and broadly represents the interests of EF/EFCA with donors and partners, including its key donor, the US government, international institutions, European governments and multinational and Central Asian corporations. Key components of this assignment are to implement the strategic objectives, provide leadership and motivation to employees and enthusiasm among key stakeholders, including day-to-day operations of EFCA and oversight of its programs.  In all of these endeavors, this position works in close consultation with the EFCA board of directors and EF senior management in Washington, DC.

Requirements: Previous working experience in the Eurasia region, program management experience; fluency in written and spoken English as well as high degree of proficiency in Russian. Minimum ten years professional experience in business, nonprofit, academic or government sectors required.  Master’s degree or equivalent is required, preferably in the area of international development, public policy, economics, or business management.  All qualified candidates welcome to apply. Please send resume and cover letter referencing “RVP/EFCA” to resumes@eurasia.org. For more information about the position please visit www.eurasia.org.  No Calls Please. DEADLINE: March 15, 2010.