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Country Director
Participant Recruiter for Teacher Programs
Moscow, Russia
NOTICE OF POSITIONS OPENING
The American Councils is currently seeking candidates for the positions below. To apply, send a letter of application stating the position sought, resume, and salary requirements to: Human Resources, American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS, 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Suite 700, Washington, DC, 20036. Fax: 202-872-9178. For more information about specific American Councils programs and employment opportunities in the US and abroad, visit our web site at: www.actr.org.
Country Director
Minsk, BelarusThe Country Director is responsible for maintaining American Councils' external relations in Belarus, overseeing internal operations, providing overall supervision of ACTR/ACCELS programs in country, and cultivating new program development. In this capacity, the Country Director position reports to the NIS Regional Director and Washington-based Vice President and works in cooperation with Washington-based program managers.
Qualifications:
- Fluency in Russian or national language;
- Bachelor's degree (graduate degree preferred) -- related to region in: economics, international education or development, history, Russian, or related area;
- Professional-level program management experience;
- Overseas work/living experience, preferably in the applicable region;
- Demonstrated interest in the applicable region;
- Supervisory experience; supervising foreign national staff preferred;
- Cross-cultural skills; and
- Strong written and oral communication skills (English, Russian and/or national language)
Participant Recruiter for Teacher Programs
Moscow, RussiaThe six-month Recuiter position serves as an American Councils program representative for Teacher programs throughout Russia and is responsible for all aspects of participant recruitment including: advertising competitions; making presentations before potential candidates; conducting prerequisite testing and interviewing; and associated recordkeeping. The Recruiter must also interact with local governmental and educational officials at all levels in disseminating information about the programs and coordinating testing processes. The position reports to the Moscow-based Program Officer for Teacher Programs.
Qualifications:
- Program administration experience;
- Fluent in Russian language;
- Experience traveling extensively under difficult conditions;
- Experience in budget oversight; and
- BA in relevant field (e.g. Russian language, Russian area studies, education, etc.) required; advanced degree preferred.
Participant Recruiter - Freedom Support Act Future Leaders Exchange Program (FSAFLEX)
Minsk, Belarus; Moscow, Russia (multiple positions)The four-month Recuiter position serves as the American Councils program representative in the region and is responsible for all aspects of participant recruitment including: advertising competitions; interviewing candidates; conducting prerequisite testing; and associated recordkeeping. The Recruiter must also interact with local governmental and educational officials at all levels in disseminating information about the programs and coordinating testing process. The position reports to the country program hub director and/or the Moscow administrative officers.
Qualifications:
- Program administration experience;
- Fluent in Russian and/or regional languages;
- Experience traveling extensively under difficult conditions;
- Experience in budget management;
- BA in relevant field (e.g. Russian language, Russian area studies, education, etc.) required; advanced degree preferred
The American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS is a private, non-profit educational association and exchange organization devoted to improving education, professional training and research within and regarding the former Soviet Union (FSU). The American Councils administers academic exchange and training programs in virtually all fields; provides educational advising and academic testing services throughout the NIS; and organizes conferences and seminars in the US and abroad for its membership, exchange participants, alumni, and professional groups. The American Councils maintains an operating budget of over $50M, employs a staff of more than 250, and operates offices in 12 countries of the FSU.
Last updated: July 26 1999
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