Information Coordinator - OSI Forced Migration Project (fwd)

Patricia Clay (pclay@WHSUN1.WH.WHOI.EDU)
Tue, 16 Apr 1996 17:02:36 -0400

Thought some on this list might be interested.

Trish clay
pclay@whsun1.wh.whoi.edu

Forwarded message from DEVEL-L:
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> Information Coordinator - Forced Migration Projects
> Open Society Institute
> New York
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> The Open Society Institute Forced Migration Projects monitor
> circumstances in different regions of the world in order to
> provide the international community with early warning of forced
> movements of people, and to identify the social, economic, and
> political conditions which may cause such dislocations. The
> Projects encourage early and effective humanitarian responses to
> migration emergencies; advocate the humane treatment of those
> unable to return; urge permanent solutions for those displaced;
> and promote measures that avert individuals' need to flee.
>
> The Forced Migration Projects is currently seeking an Information
> Coordinator.
>
> Duties: Under the direction of the Director and Associate Direc-
> tor of Forced Migration Projects, the Information Coordinator is
> responsible for:
>
> * utilizing, maintaining and expanding a database of 6,000 sub-
> scribers for the Monitor newsletter, including monthly updating
> the press and colleague listings, and implementing dissemina-
> tion strategies;
> * maintaining a database, records, and files of Projects' con-
> sultants and assisting in drafting agreements and handling
> correspondence with and payments to consultants;
> * developing and implementing strategies to disseminate Projects'
> publications;
> * organizing and maintaining library collections,including na-
> tional and international subscriptions and related files;
> * updating files and maintaining databases on Projects' matters;
> * liaison with various administrative offices within the Open
> Society Institute;
> * preparing reports of Projects' activities and calendars of
> upcoming Projects' events;
> * preparing briefing materials and research for missions and
> projects; and
> * performing various administrative tasks, including word-pro-
> cessing, formatting of reports, mailings, proofreading and
> other assignments as requested.
>
> Qualifications:
>
> The candidate must possess;
>
> * full knowledge of database software including MS Excel, MS
> Access, including importing and exporting data files as well as
> other types of software packages and information storage and
> retrieval methods for documents in hardcopy and electronic
> form;
> * excellent attention to detail and excellent organizational
> skills;
> * excellent written and oral communication skills.
>
> In addition, the following qualifications would be useful:
>
> * familiarity with Internet-related applications including "web
> browsers", "list-serve" functions, HTML;
> * knowledge of the region of the former Soviet Union; or
> * knowledge of Russian.
>
> Terms:
>
> Salary and benefits are competitive. The position is available
> immediately.
>
> The Open Society Institute is an equal opportunity employer.
>
> Interested candidates should send a resume before April 19, 1996
> to Arthur C. Helton, Director of the Forced Migration Projects,
> at: REFUGEE@SOROSNY.ORG
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