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n-ost e.V., the network for reporting
on Eastern Europe, is an international journalists' organisation
located in Berlin. n-ost organises conferences, research trips and
media projects, and has a network of journalists extending throughout
Europe. With its article and radio service n-ost delivers news
content to radio stations and newspapers in Germany, Austria and
Switzerland.
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">We are now accepting applications for
the position of <br>
managing director</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">to start by October 15, 2009. The
position is full time, limited initially to two years. We aim to
prolong the appointment subsequently.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">You will lead a team of fixed and
freelance staff through n-ost's current growth phase, develop the
network strategically and introduce innovative project ideas. You
will represent the network at public events, develop new partnerships
and attend to current contacts with German, European and
international media and foundations. In so doing you will work
closely with our honorary executive committee. </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">We are looking for a strong,
academically qualified applicant with<br>
</p>
<ul>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">year-long experience in project
management, or alternatively in non-profit management</p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">good communication and leadership
skills</p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">several years of fundraising
experience (if possible EU-wide and internationally)</p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">highly proficient spoken and written
German </p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">very good knowledge of English</p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">sound managerial knowledge and</p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">experience in organisational
development.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">Knowledge of one Eastern European
language is advantageous.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">If you have an affinity for Central,
Eastern or Southern Europe and experience with topics in media and
journalism or are willing to quickly acquire such experience, if you
are interested in a varied leadership position, if you have a mind
for business and web affinity and if you are a highly motivated team
player, we look forward to receiving your detailed application in a
PDF document (email only, max. 3 MB) by Wednesday August 25, 2009,
addressed to n-ost's chairperson at <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:bewerbung@n-ost.de">bewerbung@n-ost.de</a>.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span lang="en-GB">For queries please
contact Christina Hebel, Chairperson, at </span><span lang="en-GB"><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:bewerbung@n-ost.de">bewerbung@n-ost.de</a>,
or Matthias Echterhagen, General Manager, at +49-30-259 32 83-18.</span></p>
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