Job Opening

[Billie Young]

Program Officer
Open World Program
Moscow, Russia

Position Description
SUMMARY:
The Open World Program, funded by the Center for Russian Leadership Development at the Library of Congress, was created to increase mutual understanding and exposure to US 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 Officer works as part of a team in the Moscow office and coordinates implementation of Moscow office activities closely with the Moscow based Program Manager and Open World staff at the American Councils Washington, DC office.  The Program Officer contributes to a range of activities related to program administration: application processing, selection, information management, and participant enrollment, processing, and travel.  The Program Officer supervises staff, oversees procedures, and monitors critical issues.  The position reports to the Moscow-based Program Manager of the Open World Program.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 

· Conduct research on program theme areas and other issues, as needed 
· Manage activities of staff involved in program administration and logistics
  tasks 
· Oversee logistical and administrative matters relating to participant travel
· Supervise the participant nomination and selection process during 
  application vetting periods
· Maintain correspondence with nominating organizations, alumni, and 
  facilitators
· Work on alumni activities, including conferences, other gatherings, and 
  written materials
· Deliver pre-departure presentation in Russian and manage the preparation 
  and delivery of pre-departure orientation activities and materials 
· Revise documents relating to participant nomination and selection process,
  including application, instructions, and scoring procedures
· Revise other program documents, as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelor's degree and relevant experience
· U.S. citizenship strongly preferred
· Work experience implementing international programs
· Strong attention to detail
· Demonstrated ability to carry out multiple tasks
· Fluency in spoken and written Russian
· Familiarity with Russian political and economic spheres
· Presentation skills and experience
· Living experience in former Soviet Union

TO APPLY:
Send letter/resume and salary requirements to PO OW Search, American Councils, 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 700, Washington, DC  20036.  Fax: 202-872-9178 or 202-833-7523; www.americancouncils.net 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 than 400, and operates offices in 12 countries of the former Soviet Union.

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