Local Consultant in Novosibirsk, Russia

CDC DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS (CDS), an NGO based in Washington, DC will be managing an international corporate volunteer program in Novosibirsk, Russia scheduled to take place in May-June of 2012. CDS would like to hire a seasoned consultant currently residing in Novosibirsk to help with the program design as well as to provide project and logistical support to the selected team of corporate volunteers.

The selected consultant’s main responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to, the following:

ACTIVITIES

• Assist with identification and selection of local clients (mostly NGOs) and develop scopes of work (SOWs) reflecting the specific areas of intervention they solicited;
• Participate in conference calls in English with corporate volunteers;
• Coordinate the Welcome and Final Event(s) for volunteer groups and participating clients;
• Assist in procuring accommodations and transportation for volunteers in Novosibirsk as needed on arrival and for the duration of their stay;
• Orient new corporate volunteers upon arrival in Novosibirsk;
• Manage assignment, work, and travel logistics for volunteers while they are in Novosibirsk;
• Act as the on-the-ground interface between CDS, and our partners in Novosibirsk;
• Act as a logistical and informational resource for volunteers and troubleshoot on problems they may face;
• Correspond with CDS headquarters program staff and other stakeholders to assure satisfaction on the part of the volunteers and our partners;
• Monitor and advise on security arrangements for volunteers when they are in Novosibirsk;
• Participate in the regular evening meetings with corporate volunteers; 
• Prepare financial and final program reports.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate degree in international relations, communications, project management, organizational development,  NGO management, or related;
• Experience in project management and in leading multicultural groups;
• Be currently residing in Novosibirsk;
• Be detailed oriented and people oriented;
• Exposure and experience in the NGO sector a plus;
• Excellent proficiency in English and Russian;
• Interest in sustainable development and Corporate Social Responsibility.

TO APPLY

To apply, please send to the following documents:

1)      Resume

2)      Cover letter

3)      3 Professional References