[OSM-talk] OSM job in Georgia

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Hi,

A friend of mine let me know about this job opportunity based in Tbilisi, Georgia: Open Maps Caucasus is looking for a new executive director. It sounds like a really cool job (there's a lot of momentum behind OSM in the Caucasus) and Tbilisi is a wonderful and very livable place to be. If you know of anyone in the OSM who's looking for a management or development job related to OSM, they might want to check this out. I see that the due date is past, but I only just got this, so I would still apply if interested.



#5 Shevchenko St., Apt. 2, Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia +995 32 142 926 www.OMC.ge


 About OMC: OMC was formed in Tbilisi, Georgia in October, 2009, with the purpose of creating open-source digital maps of Georgia through a network of Community Organizers and volunteers. OMC began with the funding, technical, administrative and financial management support of JumpStart International.

OMC has built more than merely maps, however. It has evolved to embody the spirit of open information, improved communication, and increased citizen participation.


Position title: OMC Executive Director


Reports to: Board of Directors


Based in: Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia


Position Summary:

The ideal candidate for OMC’s executive director position will lead the organization’s overall success by ensuring both mission execution and effective organizational management. Duties include fundraising, financial management, leading outreach and promotion of the organization and its services, board engagement, staff management, and strategic and annual planning. The ideal candidate will have experience living/working in the Caucasus and/or FSU countries, maintains a strong regional network and can commit at least two years to this challenging and rewarding role.

Chief among the opportunities offered to the ideal candidate is the opportunity to lead OMC from its initial single-donor-grant-funded incubation phase to independent financial stability and sustainability. Key assets in meeting this challenge are the talented team assembled in Tbilisi, which, since OMC’s fall 2009 inception, has evolved into a unique, community-minded innovator in Georgia’s emerging IT sector.


Responsibilities:

Financial Management

 Ensure proper cash flow management

 Ensure compliance with government procedures governing organizational finances

 Ensure reporting on funds per donor requirements


Fundraising

 Develop and execute strategy to cultivate diverse base of support, working towards independent financial stability

#5 Shevchenko St., Apt. 2, Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia +995 32 142 926 www.OMC.ge


 Work with staff to develop proposals for funds in both fee-for-service and grant opportunities

 Lead outreach and promotion of OMC as an innovative technology provider, building partnerships adding value to community partners


Monitoring & Evaluation

 Work in collaboration with staff to develop and maintain effective monitoring and evaluation procedures, reinforcing an organizational culture of constant learning and improvement


Organizational Leadership

 Provide guidance to staff, ensuring coordination of deliverables among various stakeholders (the community, clients, donor organizations, etc.)

 Engage the board of directors as stewards of the organization’s success through regular meetings and reports

 Set the tone for the organization as a leader in technology exploration, embodying the values of open information, community engagement and technology for development


Qualifications:

Education

 Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field


Skills & Experience

 Commitment to organizational values of open information, community engagement, and technology for development

 Five+ years experience managing an organization/company, preferably in the IT field, ideally in a startup environment

 Experience living/working in the Caucasus and/or FSU countries

 Comfortable communicating in Georgian and English

 Ability to articulate technological applications to non-technical people

 Excellent interpersonal skills

 Familiar with standard office software, such as Microsoft Office

 Ability to cultivate strong network

 Proven success in fundraising and grant-writing, and/or business development experience

 Experience managing budgets and cash flow

 Experience in board development


To apply for this position, email your resume and cover letter by 23 February 2011 to:

job at omc.ge

Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted. Compensation is competitive and based on experience.
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