aaus-list @ ukrainianstudies.org -- [aaus-list] Vacancy announcement for Temporary RecruitmentAssistants in Moscow, Russia, Kyiv, Ukraine and Tbilisi, Georgia (fwd)

[M T Znayenko <znayenko@andromeda.rutgers.edu>]

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Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:31:29 -0400
From: Alla Rachkov <ar2052@columbia.edu>
To: harriman-news@columbia.edu
Subject: Vacancy announcement for Temporary Recruitment Assistants in Moscow,
     Russia, Kyiv, Ukraine and Tbilisi, Georgia


Position Description


LEAP Recruitment Assistant



Summary:

Inbound Programs at American Councils administers a wide variety of exchange
programs.  Programs range from small, privately funded high school exchanges
between the U.S. and Russia, to larger government funded exchange programs
for foreign nationals from the Former Soviet Union, Balkans and Afghanistan.
The Department is also responsible for liaising with funders and monitoring
all aspects of program start-up, implementation, and completion.



American Councils was recently awarded the Legislative Education and
Practice (LEAP) program by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at
the U.S. Department of State.  The recruitment assistant will play a key
role in the start-up of this exciting new program.



The LEAP program is a professional exchange that brings promising young
professionals from Georgia, Russia, Turkey and Ukraine to the U.S. in order
to participate in legislative internships.  The goal of the program is to
learn about American federalism as well to gain valuable international
experience that can be shared at home.  The program also seeks to promote
cultural, political and social understanding and cooperation.



The recruitment assistant will work closely with the Program Officer in
Washington, D.C. as well as in-country staff and recruitment assistants in
other countries.  The positions are located in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tbilisi,
Georgia and Moscow, Russia.



Dates and hours are flexible although 15 hours per week is required.
Please include your availability in your cover letter. This is a temporary
position; the recruitment assistant will start on October 1, 2008, and
conclude his/her work by January 1, 2009, with a possible extension through
January 31 if deemed necessary.



Responsibilities:

-         Developing a database of eligible USG and non-USG-exchange
program alumni in Ukraine, Georgia and Russia (as applicable);

-         Contacting each of these possible applicants with information
about the LEAP program;

-         Answering questions about the LEAP program and its application
process;

-         Planning and conducting information sessions for prospective
applicants;

-         Liaising with the United States Embassy's Public Affairs
Section staff as well as organizations that work within the realm of
legislative affairs, democratization and government reform;

-         Ensuring that all applications are complete and following up
as needed for any missing information;

-         Maintaining clear channels of communication with the Program
Officer in Washington, D.C. and overseas staff.





Qualifications:

-         Bachelor or Masters degree in international affairs,
government, program administration or a related field of study;

-         Experience with program participant recruitment;

-         Familiarity with American Councils programs and knowledge of
the LEAP program (or willingness to learn);

-         Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities
effectively;

-         Knowledge of MS Word;

-         Strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
detail-oriented; comfortable making public presentations; outgoing; and

-         Fluency in English.





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@americancouncils.org with
a copy to rstokes@americancouncils.org 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.


Dawn Blackwell
Human Resource Generalist
American Councils for International Education:ACTR/ACCELS
Phone: 202/833-7522
Fax: 202/572-9095


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