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Openings with ACTR/ACCELS
Date:
Mon, 26 Jul 1999 14:47:22 -0400 (EDT)
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The American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
NOTICE OF POSITIONS OPENING
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The American Councils is currently seeking candidates for the positions
below. To apply, send a letter of application stating the position
sought,
resume, and salary requirements to: Human Resources, American
Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS, 1776
Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Suite 700, Washington, DC, 20036. Fax:
202-872-9178. For more information about specific American Councils
programs and employment opportunities in the US and abroad, visit our
web site at: www.actr.org.
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Country Director
Minsk, Belarus
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The Country Director is responsible for maintaining American Councils'
external relations in Belarus, overseeing internal operations, providing
overall supervision of ACTR/ACCELS programs in country, and
cultivating new program development. In this capacity, the Country
Director position reports to the NIS Regional Director and
Washington-based Vice President and works in cooperation with
Washington-based program managers.
Qualifications:
Fluency in Russian or national language;
Bachelor's degree (graduate degree preferred) -- related to region in:
economics, international education or development, history, Russian, or
related area;
Professional-level program management experience;
Overseas work/living experience, preferably in the applicable region;
Demonstrated interest in the applicable region;
Supervisory experience; supervising foreign national staff preferred;
Cross-cultural skills; and
Strong written and oral communication skills (English, Russian and/or
national language)
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Participant Recruiter for Teacher Programs
Moscow, Russia
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The six-month Recuiter position serves as an American Councils
program representative for Teacher programs throughout Russia and is
responsible for all aspects of participant recruitment including:
advertising competitions; making presentations before potential
candidates; conducting prerequisite testing and interviewing; and
associated recordkeeping. The Recruiter must also interact with local
governmental and educational officials at all levels in disseminating
information about the programs and coordinating testing processes. The
position reports to the Moscow-based Program Officer for Teacher
Programs.
Qualifications:
Program administration experience;
Fluent in Russian language;
Experience traveling extensively under difficult conditions;
Experience in budget oversight; and
BA in relevant field (e.g. Russian language, Russian area studies,
education, etc.) required; advanced degree preferred.
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Participant Recruiter - Freedom Support Act Future Leaders Exchange
Program (FSAFLEX)
Minsk, Belarus; Moscow, Russia (multiple positions)
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The four-month Recuiter 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
recordkeeping. The Recruiter must also interact with local governmental
and educational officials at all levels in disseminating information
about
the programs and coordinating testing process. The position reports to
the country program hub director and/or the Moscow administrative
officers.
Qualifications:
Program administration experience;
Fluent in Russian and/or regional languages;
Experience traveling extensively under difficult conditions;
Experience in budget management;
BA in relevant field (e.g. Russian language, Russian area studies,
education, etc.) required; advanced degree preferred
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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 NIS; and organizes conferences and seminars in
the US and abroad for its membership, exchange participants, alumni,
and professional groups. The American Councils maintains an operating
budget of over $50M, employs a staff of more than 250, and operates
offices in 12 countries of the FSU.
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