Message-ID: <MAC.950415094354@maine.maine.EDU> Date: Sat, 15 Apr 1995 09:43:54 EDT From: Dennis McConnell <mailto:mac@MAINE.MAINE.EDU> Subject: Agribusiness Education Coordinator/Instructor - Russia To: Multiple recipients of list DEVEL-L
***************************************************************** Some members of the list may find the following position an- nouncement interesting. Please feel free to forward to interest- ed/qualified colleagues. ***************************************************************** International Agribusiness Education Coordinator/Instructor ***************************************************************** Texas A&M University is pleased to announce the following posi- tion, and requests resumes from interested parties.Position Title: International Agribusiness Education Coordinator/Instructor Location: Moscow, Russia Duration: Non-Tenure Fixed-Term Appointment Available: May 1, 1995
Responsibilities: The individual in this position will provide in-country coordina- tion for the Texas A&M Agribusiness Training Partnership (ATP) with the Russian Ministry of Agriculture and Foods (see attached project description). Reports to ATP Project Leaders at Texas A&M.
Responsibilities include (1) coordination with counterpart faculty in the Russian Academy of Management and Agribusiness (part of the Ministry); (2) curriculum development in areas of agribusiness management; (3) participation in presentation of programs, formal training and follow-up training and evaluation; (4) organization of short-courses in Russia and assistance in selection of participants for U.S. training; (5) development of a communication network with participants, including e-mail, internet, and project newsletter; (6) coordination with other related agribusiness training pro- jects in Russia; (7) preparation of regular project reports; and (8) provision of other local communications and project leader- ship necessary for successful project completion.
Minimum qualifications include: * Ph.D. in agricultural economics, business management or relat- ed field or equivalent experience; * basic understanding of agricultural and agribusiness manage- ment decision-making; * experience (10 years preferred) in professional agribusiness education or management positions in U.S. or overseas; * demonstrated ability in development and delivery of extension or continuing education programs; and strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
Must be results-oriented and capable of working effectively in a partnership or team environment. Recent experience in Russia or the Newly Independent States working on agricultural or agribusi- ness projects is desirable.
Russian language skills are highly desirable, but not mandatory. Must be willing to locate in Moscow, Russia, for up to 24 months and to travel throughout Russia as needed. Other Considerations: Salary competitive according to qualifications; full benefits package and cost of living allowances for living in Russia.
Application deadline is April 21, 1995, or until position is filled.
For further information, contact:
John P. Nichols Dept. of Agricultural Economics Texas A&M University College Station, TX 77843-2124 Tel: (409) 845-8491 Fax: (409) 845-6378 E-mail: mailto:jpn@tamu.edu
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
AGRIBUSINESS TRAINING PARTNERSHIP WITH RUSSIA
Department of Agricultural Economics, Texas A&M University System
The Agribusiness Training Partnership (ATP) is a program designed to develop the capabilities of Russian instructors to teach principles and skills of managing agribusiness firms in a market- oriented economy. Texas A&M University joins the Russian Ministry of Agriculture in this partnership. The primary Russian partic- ipants will be the instructors of the Russian Academy of Manage- ment and Agribusiness and the System of Retraining Institutes and Schools which are constituent parts of the Ministry. They have a primary mission to provide training and upgrading of credentials to agricultural professionals. This training is continuing in nature and offered in the form of seminars, short-courses, work- shops, and demonstrations.
The program components include curriculum development, regional workshops for training instructors in Russia; and internships for instructors with agricultural advisory personnel in the United States. The program management will be directed from Texas A&M University by a cadre of agribusiness educators with experience in Russia and access to the resources of one of the largest land grant university agribusiness programs in the country. A program coordinator in the United States will work directly with a Mos- cow-based instructor and the Director of the Russian Academy and Training Institutes. Workshops and internships will be jointly planned by both partners based on an initial needs assessment.
Texas A&M has conducted projects in Russia since 1991, and has a firm working relationship already established with our partners in the Russian Ministry of Agriculture. Funding for the project is through USAID's Network for Education and Training programs in collaboration with the International Research & Exchange Board (IREX). The contract is in final stages of negotiation. *****************************************************************