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VACANCIES / ВАКАНСИИ:
PROGRAM SPECIALIST VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT, AMERICAN COUNCILS/ KYRGYZSTAN
Title: PR
Organization: American Councils/Kyrgyzstan
Program: US Central Asia Education Foundation (US-CAEF) and Turkmenistan American Univ
Location: Bishkek
DEADLINE : JULY 31st, 2009.
American Councils seeks a highly qualified professional to fill the position of Program Specialist to coordinate the US Central Asia Education Foundation (US-CAEF), the Turkmenistan AUCA Scholars Programs (TASP) and serve as Program Coordinator for American University in Bulgaria (AUBG). The US-CAEF/TASP/AUBG Program Specialist will be based in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, and will report to the Country Director as well as relevant program staff in Washington, DC.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Program Specialist is responsible for the coordination of recruiting, selection, orientation, and other administrative and logistics responsibilities of the US-CAEF Program. US Central Asia Education Foundation provides an important opportunity for students in Central Asia to be awarded a scholarship to study the field of Business at AUCA (in Kyrgyzstan) or KIMEP (in Kazakhstan); for faculty of those institutions to attend professional development opportunities in Central Asia and the United States; and for scholarship students to be awarded international internships in corporations in Central Asia, Eastern Europe of the United States.
The Program Specialist is also responsible for the administrative and logistics responsibilities of the Turkmenistan AUCA Scholars Program (TASP). This includes assisting TASP scholars with housing, coordination of travel, resolution of programmatic and academic issues, and other on-program support issues as they become necessary. The Program Specialist will work closely with the AUCA Admissions, Registrar’s and Financial Aid Offices to deliver effective on-program support for scholars. The Program Specialist reports to American Councils’ Country Director and/or Regional Director. The key aspect of the Program Specialist’s role is coordination of the various administrative tasks associated with the program, specifically related to the participant recruitment and selection process, testing and logistical activities.
The Program Specialist also serves as AUBG Program Coordinator and is responsible for keeping close contact with American University in Bu
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Coordinates all logistical details associated with recruitment, selection, and testing of US-CAEF/TASP/AUBG program participants;
- Assists Country Director/Regional Director to maintain close contact with the board of trustees of US-CAEF on matters relating to the program, as needed;
- Preparation of budget proposals and program reports;
- Assisting TASP scholars with housing, coordination of travel, resolution of programmatic and academic issues, and visa procurement;
- Work with the AUCA Student Services Department to deliver effective on-program support for TASP scholars;
- Extensive contact with the public during recruiting;
- Other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree,
- 2-4 years work experience (preferably in an international organization or firm);
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, in English and native language;
- Demonstrated planning and organizing skills;
- Experience in US or Internationally funded projects preferred;
- Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: JULY 31st, 2009.
TO APPLY: Please send cover letter and resume/CV to Cale Wagner at director@americancouncils.kg and copy Pakeeza Shirinova atpakeeza@americancouncils.kg or fax to +996 (312) 621-578. Please include “US-CAEF / TASP Specialist” in the subject line of your email or on the fax cover page. Applications will be accepted through Friday, July 31, 2009. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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 countries in Eurasia and Eastern Europe. The American Councils administers academic exchange and training programs in virtually all fields; provides educational advising and academic testing services; 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 16 countries.
