Job openings with ACTR/ACCELS

[Kira Gor]

I know, you don't want to work for them, but decided to send this to you
anyway.

Your vacation sounds like fun!

K

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>From: Kate Gottschall <Gottscha at actr.org>
>To: SEELANGS at CUNYVM.CUNY.EDU
>Subject: Job openings with ACTR/ACCELS
>Date: Fri, Jul 23, 1999, 2:59 PM
>

> The American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
>
> 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, Belarus
> __________________________________________________________
>
> The 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, Russia
> __________________________________________________________
> The 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.