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Job Posting:            AAWO Executive Director
Posted on:              August 28, 2001
Deadline to apply:  September 15, 2001

Organization: The Albanian American Women's Organization "Motrat Qiriazi" is 
a 501 © (3) organization based in New York City.  The organization serves the 
Albanian American community paying particular attention to the needs of women 
and children. Through its various projects, AAWO contributes to the 
strengthening of ties among Albanian Americans, and to their effective 
integration in the US society.

The Executive Director: This is a full-time position. The Executive Director 
will lead the work and supervise the staff of AAWO. It will be responsible 
for the overall performance of the organization, particularly for the 
successful implementation of the program "Helping Sisters in Need", funded by 
the Office for Refugee Resettlement.

Responsibilities include:
    Ensure the successful implementation of AAWO programs, particularly of 
the program "Helping Sisters in         Need".
    Maintain and develop further AAWO relationships with the Albanian 
American community, with AAWO       members, and with other Albanian American 
institutions.
    Ensure the timely and accurate reporting to the donors.
    In partnership with the Board, identify AAWO organizational needs and 
develop strategies to raise funds to        meet those needs. 
    Cultivate relationships with potential AAWO donors, including private 
foundations, federal and state      agencies, and individual donors.
    Supervise the organization of fundraising events. These currently include 
AAWO annual benefit and other       events.
    Represent AWWO in speaking events, meetings and conferences. Some travel 
nationally and      internationally may be required.
    Supervise the financial management of AAWO. Ensure that the accounting 
and financial systems and       reporting are accurate and conform the US and 
New York nonprofit accounting standards.
    Support the work of the Board, keep the Board informed on AAWO programs 
and work closely with the       Board Chair.

Requirements:
    Bachelor's Degree (Master's a plus) 
    Minimum five years of experience working in the nonprofit sector, 
preferably with organizations that focus        on gender issues
    Good knowledge of the Albanian American community
    Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills 
    Ability to supervise staff and juggle many task simultaneously
    Ability to work well independently and as part of a team 
    Excellent oral and written communication skills 
    Knowledge of finance and budgeting a plus 

Salary: Low 40s and benefits

To apply:
E-mail or fax a resume, a cover letter and three references to:
AAWO
Attn: Executive Director Search
481 Eighth Avenue, Suite 934
New York, NY 10001
Fax: 212-244-8159
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