DISC: Job Opening at American Councils

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Hello,

American Councils has a job opportunity.
Position: Program Associate
Program:  Future Leaders Exchange Program (FLEX)
Location: Ukraine
Duration: Mid May- December 31, 2005
Salary: Negotiable

Please see the position description below.


Program Associate
Future Leaders Exchange Program (FLEX)

Kyiv, Ukraine	

Position Description

SUMMARY:
The Kyiv-based Program Associate is responsible for overseas functions
related to the FLEX program including: on-site coordinating of
pre-departure orientations; assisting with logistics for departure and
return of finalists, facilitating visa interviews; recruiting qualified
candidates for the program; arranging and participating in the
interviewing and testing of semi-finalists.  In addition to these
seasonal duties, the Program Associate works with the Moscow-based FLEX
Alumni Coordinator and Ukraine Alumni Assistants to promote the
activities of the FLEX alumni program.  This position reports to Helen
Birtwistle, Kyiv FLEX Program Hub Director.  The position is a
short-term, full-time position from May 15, 2005 - December 31, 2005.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

Orientation:
Coordinate the organization and conduct of pre-departure orientations
for all finalists and alternates;
Respond to requests and relay information to finalists and alternates;
Assist in all travel and lodging logistics:  meeting flights;
transporting to hotels; coordinating travel staff;
Assist with participant orientation registration;.
Organize parent meetings for program participants: meetings include
participation by alumni, local assistants, and Americans;
Recruit alumni to participate in alumni panel

Administration and Finance Duties:
Organize and maintain all participant document files;
Respond to inquiries and correspondence;
Monitor outgoing and incoming funds;
Provide information for budget requests and monitor expenses.

Visa Interviews
Assist in data entry for visa processing;
Arrange interview times with consulate;
Arrange participant travel to and from Kyiv;
Accompany student to consulate for interviews;

Recruitment/Testing:
Assist in recruitment of  recruiting assistants;
Carry out recruitment activities to assure that the competition is
conducted in a timely and proper fashion;
Secure advertising and testing location;
Conduct testing;
Organize and participate in meetings with semifinalists;
Conduct interviews with semifinalist;
Prepare materials for finalists packets;
Prepare correspondence with applicants;

Alumni Program:
Work with alumni assistants in Kyiv, Lviv, Kharkiv, and Odesa;
Assist in organizing and implementing events;
Report on alumni events;

QUALIFICATIONS:
Program administration experience;
Excellent communication skills;
Supervisory experience;
Fluent in Ukrainian or Russian;
Experience traveling under difficult conditions;
Experience in budget management;
BA in relevant field (e.g. Russian language, Russian area studies,
education, etc.) required; advanced degree preferred

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 a
non-profit, educational association and exchange organization devoted to
improving education, professional training and research within and
regarding Eastern Europe and Eurasia. American Councils administers
academic exchange and training programs in virtually all fields;
provides educational advising and academic testing services throughout
Eastern Europe and Eurasia; and organizes conferences and seminars in
the US and abroad for its membership, exchange participants, alumni, and
professional groups. In addition, American Councils organizes and
administers citizen exchange programs to promote cross-cultural
understanding. American Councils manages a budget funded from multiple
sources of approximately $50M, employs a staff of more than 400, and
operates offices in 13 countries.

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