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TITLE: On-Site Coordinator (September to December 31, 2008)
POSITION LOCATION: The Hague, Netherlands
DIVISION: Media Development Division
ELIGIBILITY: Open to Citizens of the Balkans and US

ABOUT IREX
IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing leadership and innovative programs to improve the quality of education, strengthen independent media, and foster pluralistic civil society development. Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of $50 million and a staff of over 400 professionals worldwide.

IREX and its partner IREX Europe deliver cross-cutting programs and consulting expertise in more than 50 countries.

SUMMARY OF POSITION
IREX seeks a temporary on-site coordinator for its Hague Reporting Project. The Coordinator arranges with contacts in Bosnia Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, and Macedonia for journalism participants to travel to The Hague for the purpose of reporting from the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. Coordinator assists the journalists with navigating through the ICTY, transportation to/from the airport, and provides administrative support for the program including writing program update reports and closing down the program when it ends.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• International study, work, or living experience;
• Excellent English language skills;
• Working knowledge of 1 or more Balkan languages preferred;
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Strong computer skills, including Excel; and
• Current holder of Schengen visa (if Balkan citizen) preferred.

TO APPLY
Send cover letter and resume to:
ATTN: MDD/ AL Via e-mail: resumes@irex.org
Via FAX: (202) 628-8189
EOE.

No phone calls please.