Part-Time Intern (Temporary 2-3 Month Assignment), Tashkent, Uzbekistan

American Councils for International Education is a premier, international non-profit organization creating educational opportunities that prepare individuals and institutions to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world. Through academic exchanges, overseas language immersion, and educational development programs, American Councils has designed and administered innovative programs that broaden individual perspectives, increase knowledge, and deepen understanding for more than 40 years across more than 80 countries.

The Part-Time Intern is responsible for day-to-day operations, administration, task management, data entry, interfacing with participants, and tracking information for the English Speaking Nation (ESN:STT and ESN:CP) programs. As a member of the American Councils Uzbekistan team, the Part-Time Intern will also be expected to support and administer daily programming. This position reports to a Program Coordinator and will also work directly with program staff in the American Councils Washington, D.C. office.

Job Responsibilities

The Part-Time Intern will work closely with the American Councils Uzbekistan office and primarily within the English Speaking Nation (ESN) program portfolio. The Intern will support programmatic implementation efforts related to teacher training and professional development for local Uzbekistan teachers. The Intern will work on a part-time basis (20-25 hours per week) for a minimum of 2 months. Scheduling and extension of the internship will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Day-to-day, the position involves:

• Implementing and executing daily task-based and administrative functions related to a wide range of programmatic needs

• Liaising, conducting participant outreach for English Speaking Nation participants, teachers, stakeholders, and program donors.

• Data and information collection, sorting, analysis, and reporting

• Planning programmatic and conference logistics – day-to-day operations and management of large scale events in Tashkent and regional cities.

• Coordinating virtual sessions via Zoom and Google Classroom for several participants and American training experts.

• Translation, reporting, and product design – external communications (emails, letters, program guides, etc.) in English, Russian, and Uzbek.

• Developing and circulate program management tools/toolkits – trackers, task lists, calendars and management software to ensure timely deliverables.

• Other duties as assigned.

Quaifications

• Currently enrolled university students (3rd – 4th year bachelor students, graduate students) with interest/background in education, education policy, project management, social sciences.

• Must speak, read and write Uzbek and/or Russian with native level proficiency / Fluency in English

• Outstanding time management, organization and planning skills

• Proactive, independent, and flexible in task management and program implementation

• Demonstrated excellence in communication and multicultural interpersonal skills

• Flexibility to occasional work on weekends and evenings

• Strong Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word); Zoom, platform experience

Compensation

• THIS IS AN UNPAID TEMPORARY PART-TIME POSITION. Upon successful completion of the internship, Interns will receive a certificate and quality work references from American Councils.

TO APPLY:

• Please send to esn@ americancouncils.org your resume/CV as well as a cover letter that includes the following: (i) why are interested in the position, (ii) why you are well suited for the position, and (iii) what you would expect as a monthly salary (final takehome salary amount per month after taxes). Your resume/CV should be saved as follows: LAST NAME OF APPLICANT-resume.doc (for example, if your last name is Kayumov, the file should be Kayumov-resume.doc). Your cover letter should be saved as: LAST NAME OF APPLICANT-letter.doc (for example, if your last name is Kayumov, the file should be Kayumov-letter.doc). File extensions of .docx are also acceptable. Hiring will be conducted on a rolling basis, the position will be filled immediately once the proper candidate is interviewed and selected. Interested candidates should submit their application as soon as possible.

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