DISC: Job Opening at American Councils for International Education

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Country DirectorTashkent, Uzbekistan

Position Description

SUMMARY:
The Country Director is responsible for maintaining American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS organizational relations in Uzbekistan, promoting in-country organizational development, overseeing internal operations, and providing overall supervision of American Councils programs in country.  In this capacity, the Country Director position reports to the appropriate Regional Director and works with the Washington-based VP for Field Operations and well as Washingtonbased program managers.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 
·	Maintains American Councils organizational relations in Uzbekistan with relevant US government offices and institutions (the US embassy, PAS, USAID, and other US government agencies); with national government and private institutions (government ministries, agencies and offices; national corporations; American Councils' institutional partners); with the in-country offices of American organizations and foundations; and, with the international and domestic press;
·	Engages in sensitive, high-level negotiations regarding program activities and logistics with Uzbek ministries, USAID and the Embassy;
·	Oversees American Councils internal operations in Uzbekistan; coordinates the activities of program staff; and advises staff on American Councils policies and employment matters regarding local national employees; 
·	Provides overall supervision of American Councils programs in Uzbekistan by communicating, as needed, with country-based staff members concerning academic, operational, and other policy matters as affected by the region's political, economic and cultural conditions; also provides hands-on administration support for program activities;
·	Assists US-, Uzbekistan-, and other NIS-based program staff in developing new programs and seeking new funding sources for ongoing or prospective projects; assists in coordinating the work of American Councils offices in the host country and works to further external relations there;
·	Acts as a participant recruiter, traveling extensively throughout the country, working with government and private organizations to gain cooperation and avoid conflict with local officials and ffanepstnrislbrobw6
·	Assists in coordinating work in other regions, as needed;
·	Communicates regularly with, and makes recommendations to, the appropriate Regional Director, the Washington-based VP for Field Operations and other staff on general program matters, on perceptions of American Councils programs and on the influence of local conditions on the organization's programs in the host country;
·	Supervises staff, coordinates development of programs, and oversees internal operations of regional offices and auxiliary centers such as Educational Advising Center, Regional Information and Alumni Center; and 
·	Manages all general office administrative matters such as negotiating contracts; interacting with landlords, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:
·	Fluency in Russian or Uzbek;
·	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; experience supervising local national staff preferred;
·	Cross-cultural skills; and 
·	Strong written and oral communication skills (English, Russian and/or local language).

TO APPLY:
Send letter/resume and salary requirements to HR Department, American Councils, 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 700, Washington, DC  20036.  Fax: 202-872-9178 or 202-833-7523; email: resumes at americancouncils.org. Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS is an international not-for-profit organization working to advance education, research, and mutual understanding across the United States and the nations of Eastern Europe, Eurasia, and Southeast Europe. Its mission is to foster democratic development and civil societies by advancing education and research, cultivating leadership, and empowering individuals and institutions through learning. With a staff of 400 professionals in 17 countries, American Councils designs, implements, and supports innovative programs in education, community outreach, and scholarly research.

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