Vacancy in Moscow with American Councils - Country Director, Russia

[Kitt Poole]

Country Director
Russia

Position Description

Summary:
The Country Director provides overall administrative and programmatic
direction for all American Councils activities and operations in the
Russian Federation and represents American Councils to current and
potential funders and partners.  Located In Moscow, the position
oversees and directs American Councils activities related to study in
Russia for Americans and study abroad in the U.S. for Russians, as well
as Russia-based programming for alumni of exchanges, development
projects in higher education, and service to U.S. and Russian
institutions seeking partnerships, cooperation, and learning.  The
Country Director exercises administrative oversight of all operations
and personnel in the country, working in conjunction with respective
Office Directors in St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, and Vladivostok.  The
Country Director oversees and provides on-site academic monitoring of
American Councils' academic programs for Americans, and periodic
evaluation of teaching effectiveness and program design.  The portfolio
in Russia includes exchanges such as Open World, FLEX, NSLI-Y, CLS, LFP,
the Tatarstan Higher Education Fellowship, and development and other
higher education initiatives such as the Enhancing University Research
and Entrepreneurial Capacity (EURECA) Program, EducationUSA, and
Legislative Institutes. In support of programming, the Country Director
consults with Washington-based staff to make recommendations concerning
personnel matters, policies, budgets, and innovations in programmatic
and administrative structures.  

This position reports to the Washington-based Managing Director for
Field Operations and Programs, and as a key member of American Councils
field-based leadership team, works closely with senior staff members,
program managers, and colleagues in other field offices.

Responsibilities:

Oversight and Leadership
*	Maintains American Councils' organizational relations in the
country with relevant US government offices and institutions (the US
embassy, USAID, and other US government agencies); with the Russian
federal and regional governments and private institutions (government
ministries, agencies, and offices; national corporations; and American
Councils' institutional partners); international and domestic
foundations organizations and foundations; and the media;
*	Provides overall supervision of American Councils programs in
Russia by communicating, as needed, with Russia-based and U.S.-based
staff members concerning academic, operational, and other policy matters
as affected by Russia's political, economic and cultural conditions;
Makes recommendations on general program matters, on perceptions of
American Councils administered programs and on the influence of local
conditions on administration of programs in Russia;
*	Represents American Councils as related to all programs in
individual consultations, public appearances, and meetings with
potential and existing partners; advances goals of international
cooperation and learning in the larger NGO, exchange, donor, and
education community in Russia
*	Participates actively in developing new programs, seeking new
funding sources, cultivating philanthropic opportunities for the region
and enhancing external relations.



Administration and Finance:
*	Oversees American Councils internal operations, ensuring smooth
operations of American Councils in the country in terms of
infrastructure and staffing 
*	Advises staff on American Councils policies and employment
matters and coordinates implementation of HR policies and practices
related to hiring, training, evaluation, and professional growth and
development
*	Works closely with Program Managers and Grant Accountants to
ensure budgets for the region are developed, monitored, adjusted and
maintained according to government regulations and sound accounting
practices.
*	Oversees all general Moscow office administrative matters such
as negotiating contracts; interacting with landlords, maintaining proper
work environment, and providing DC office with finance reports monthly,
and budgets every six months; monitors all outgoing and incoming funds
*	Assists Office Directors with the coordination of all general
office administrative matters in the region such as negotiating
contracts.

Program Administration:
*	Oversees and assists in organizing, implementing and reporting
on activities, including recruitment and alumni activities delivered by
program offices;
*	Monitors all recruitment activities to assure timely and proper
conduct of competitions;
*	Assists with recruitment activities
*	Meets with ministry and US government officials regularly to
provide appropriate information and overview of the program
administration processes and alumni activities
*	Ensures accurate, full and timely reports are filed as
appropriate 

QUALIFICATIONS:
*	Fluent in Russian; additional regional languages desirable;
*	Graduate degree -- related to region in: economics,
international education or development, history, or related area;
experience working with higher education a plus
*	Professional-level program management experience;
*	Experience in budget management;
*	Demonstrated experience in developing external sources of
funding support;
*	Supervisory experience; experience supervising host-country
national staff preferred;
*	Experience traveling extensively under difficult conditions;
*	Overseas work/living experience, preferably in Russia;
*	Cross-cultural skills;
*	Strong written and oral communication skills.

TO APPLY:
Select this link and follow the prompts:
https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=590091 
Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

American Councils improves education at home and abroad through the
support of international research, the design of innovative programs,
and the exchange of students, scholars, and professionals around the
world.  American Councils employs a full-time professional staff of over
370, located in the U.S. and in 40 cities in 24 countries of Eastern
Europe, Eurasia, Asia and the Middle East.

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