Job Opening

[Billie Young]

Program Manager
Open World Program
Moscow, Russia

SUMMARY:
The Open World Program funded by the Center for Russian Leadership Development was created to increase mutual understanding and exposure to U.S. democratic institutions, the U.S. political system, and public-private partnerships and inter-relationships, and to form the basis for a continuing dialogue for future bilateral cooperation.  The program has provided financial support to bring public policy decision-makers and leaders from the Russian Federation to the United States for short-term stays and to support follow-on activities for program alumni.

The Program Manager supervises staff in the Moscow office and coordinates program activities closely with the Washington, DC-based Program Manager.  In consultation with the NIS Regional Director and Deputy NIS Regional Director, the Program Manager maintains regular communications with the Center in Washington DC and Moscow, and other organizations as appropriate.  The position reports to the Moscow-based Vice President/ NIS Regional Director and DC-based Vice President/ Director of Programs.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
· Manages day-to-day program activity in the Moscow office, participates in program staffing decisions, and supervises program staff;
· Maintains relations with the Center for Russian Leadership in Washington DC and Moscow, and other Russian and international organizations;
· Provides data for and collaborates on program design, planning and implementation in conjunction with Center and American Councils program staff;
· Works jointly with the DC-based Program Manager to develop and manage administration;
· Oversees program administration (including participant recruitment, selection, data management, enrollment processing, orientation and travel) that is implemented by the Moscow office;
· Develops and maintains relationships with nominating organizations and other Russia-based Open World partners;
· Contributes to development of written materials;
· Prepares and submits program and activity reports to Moscow supervisor and DC-based Program Manager; and
· Develops and oversees implementation of program follow-on activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:
· Advanced degree preferred, or Bachelor's and relevant experience;
· U.S. citizenship strongly preferred;
· 5 years work experience managing international programs;
· Proficiency in spoken and written Russian;
· Familiarity with Russian political and economic spheres and with U.S. public policy arena at local, state, and/or national levels;
· Living experience in former Soviet Union;
· Effective communication and representational skills; and
· Demonstrated effective organizational, representational, planning, and supervisory skills, especially in intercultural environments..

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

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 FSU; and organizes conferences and seminars in the US and abroad for its membership, exchange participants, alumni, and professional groups.   The American Councils manages a budget funded from multiple sources of approximately $50M, employs a staff of more then 400, and operates offices in 12 countries of the former Soviet Union.

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