Library liaison, global libraries – moldova

REPORTS TO: Program Director
POSITION LOCATION: Chisinau, Moldova
START DATE: March 2012

IREX seeks applicants for the position of Library Liaison who under supervising of Partnership Manager will coordinate the activities of library partners and will be responsible for ongoing support, mentoring, and monitoring of participating libraries in GL Moldova Program.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
• Coordinate, under the supervision of Partnership Manager, all GL activities implemented in the regions;
• Promote the program, through discussions with various representatives of libraries, public administration and media, by explaining the scope of the program, its expected results and impact within the assisted communities;
• Facilitate communication between GL representatives of local libraries and public administration officials, to encourage regional dialogue and mutual support among the program’s partners;
• Monitor activities implemented at local levels and report results, achievements and impact to program managers;
• Provide support in preparing field visits of GL staff and coordinate and participate in various events launched and organized within the GL program;
• Provide assistance to local librarians in organizing public events within the program.


QUALIFICATIONS
• At least 1-3 year experience working with public libraries, and/or civil society development;
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to communicate with stakeholders on various levels;
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Internet required);
• Strong organizational and conflict management skills;
• Strong analytical and reporting skills;
• Excellent writing skills in English and Romanian;
• Strong command of spoken English, Romanian and Russian
• Higher education, preferably in the library management field.

DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS: February 13, 2012, 9:00 AM.

TO APPLY:
Submit cover letter, resume and relevant references to:
Email: hr@irex.md (please include the title of the position for which you applying in the subject line)
No phone calls please.