Job posting - Participant Recruiters, Ukraine, Russia, Central Asia, Caucasus

[Kitt Poole]

Participant Recruiters
Ukraine, Russia, Central Asia, Caucasus 
Position Description
SUMMARY:
The four month Participant Recruiter position serves as the American Councils program representative in the region and is responsible for all aspects of participant recruitment including: advertising competitions; interviewing candidates; conducting prerequisite testing; and associated record keeping.  The position requires extensive travel throughout the country.  The Recruiter must also interact with local governmental and educational officials at all levels in disseminating information about the programs and coordinating the testing process.  The position reports to the country Program Hub Director and/or the Moscow administrative office. The position is a short-term, full-time position beginning mid-August and ending in December 2009.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 
§	Attend initial training conference in Kyiv, Ukraine;
§	Coordinate recruitment activities to ensure the timely and proper conduct of the competition;
§	Secure publicity and advertising
§	Organize and arrange the testing location;
§	Conduct testing;
§	Organize and participate in meetings with candidates and their parents;
§	Conduct interviews with semi-finalist candidates;
§	Complete all reporting on finances and recruitment activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:
§	Program administration experience;
§	Fluent in Russian and/or a regional language;
§	Experience traveling extensively under difficult conditions;
§	Experience in reporting and budget management;
§	BA in relevant field (e.g. Russian and/or other area language, Russian and/or other area studies, education, etc.) required.

TO APPLY:
Send letter/resume and salary requirements to HR Department, American Councils, 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 700, Washington, DC  20036.  Fax: 202-572-9095 or 202-833-7523; email: resumes at americancouncils.org. Please put "Participant Recruiter" in the email subject line. 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 the U.S. and in 40 cities in 24 countries of Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Asia and the Middle East.

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