Senior Public Policy Advisor – Georgia
Apply by October 31, 2011
East West Management Institute seeks a Senior Public Policy Advisor for its USAID-funded Advocacy, Policy, Advocacy, and Civil Society Development (G-PAC), program in Georgia. G-PAC is a four year program that works to strengthen civil society’s role in advocating for and influencing the development and effective implementation of public policy reforms in Georgia. G-PAC works to achieve this goal through a combination of grant-making, information sharing and demand-driven capacity building of civil society organizations and by creating a pilot Master in Public Administration (MPA) program. The Senior Public Policy Advisor will report to the Chief of Party and will primarily be responsible for working with G-PAC MPA partner SIPA/Columbia University to assist the Ilia State University in Tbilisi in establishing the MPA program; advise think tanks on research and policy projects; review research and advocacy grant applications; and oversee internship and university assistance grants programs. The position requires travel outside Tbilisi. This is a long-term position based in Tbilisi, Georgia, that offers a generous benefits package.
Position: Senior Public Policy Advisor – G-PAC
Location: Tbilisi, Georgia
Qualifications and Experience:
• Advanced degree in social sciences, political science, education management, or other related field;
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant professional experience in working for graduate academic programs and/or for international development programs focusing on higher education and/or support for public policy reform;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player;
• A self-starter, very well organized, and good office skills;
• Excellent oral and written English language skills.
To apply: Please send a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and contact information for three references to: nhansen@ewmi.org and include “Senior Public Policy Advisor - Georgia” in the subject line by the end of the day on Monday, October 31, 2011. No phone calls please. EWMI will contact applicants for interviews or to request additional information.
About EWMI: Founded in 1988 as an independent, not-for-profit organization, the East-West Management Institute, Inc. (EWMI), promotes the rule of law, civil society and free market systems globally. EWMI provides training, technical expertise and grants to foster sustainable reforms in government, business and civil society. Working in partnership with grass roots groups, local governments and international organizations, EWMI combines legal, civic and economic initiatives to build just, prosperous and democratic societies.
