Program Assistant

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.  

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The Program Assistant is responsible for administration, recruitment, promotion, mentorship, support, alumni activity, and follow-on for American Councils programs in Uzbekistan. Programs may include secondary education, university, professional, and faculty development programs. As an important member of the American Councils Uzbekistan team, the Program Assistant will also be expected to support and administer daily programming. This position reports to a Program Manager/Coordinator, and will also work directly with program staff in Central Asia, Eurasia, and in the Washington, D.C. office of American Councils. 

Job Responsibilities

Program Assistant is expected to be involved in a range of educational programs in Uzbekistan that will require him/her to be able to carefully plan, organize, and deliver the youth and adult-oriented initiatives in Tashkent and in the regions of Uzbekistan. The planning and organizational parts involve but not limited to establishing and maintaining good business relationships with local and international partners, data processing, participants testing, and orientations for program participants, parents, local and international specialists, and other interested parties. Additionally, Program Assistant is responsible for the outreach and recruitment of potential program participants across Uzbekistan, and their subsequent on and after program support if necessary. Day-to-day, the position involves:

• Implementing and carefully executing daily task-based and administrative functions related to a wide range of programmatic needs (secondary school programs, youth development, faculty development, private business liasing, and program materials procurement).
• Properly creating and disseminating program and marketing materials in English, Russian, and Uzbek languages.
• Conducting informational/orientational meetings for program participants, parents, school administrators, U.S. embassy officials, Uzbekistan government public officials, and other program stakeholders.
• Leading on logistical preparations and meeting schedules for events including program orientations, trainings, or visits of foreign specialists and delegations to Uzbekistan.
• Arranging travel for foreign specialists and working with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, and other relevant government organizations to obtain/renew Uzbek visas.
• Working with participants to obtain and properly translate documents needed for program participation.
• Communicating and involving staff of the U.S. Embassy and representatives of the Government of Uzbekistan as appropriate in program activities.
• Traveling to the various regions of Uzbekistan for recruitment, project events and monitoring, and training conferences as necessary.
• Engaging in project design and consultation, quarterly monitoring and evaluation, and donor reporting.
• Communicating with alumni and supporting alumni events and programming.
• Working on additional programs as applicable/ Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A complete Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in a relevant field of study.
• Must speak, read and write in Uzbek and Russian with native level proficiency / Fluency in English is expected.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in education, educational management or administration, office administration, or event management.
• Outstanding time management, organization, and planning skills.
• Proactive, independent, and flexible in task management and program implementation.
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, multicultural, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to quickly adapt to unfamiliar situations, and come up with unorthodox solutions to the arising challenges.
•  Experience traveling under difficult conditions.
• Well-developed knowledge of the education system in Uzbekistan and the United States at all levels.
• Flexibility to occasional work on weekends and evenings.
• Experience in budget management.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software suite and common social media platforms. Familiarity with graphic design and video editing software will be a plus.

Compensation

• American Councils for International Education offers a competitive entry-level international salary based on Tashkent, Uzbekistan cost of living standards.

TO APPLY:

• Please send to info.uz@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 and PDF 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. Only the candidates who meet the aforementioned requirements will be contacted by the American Councils for International Education. Interested candidates should submit their application as soon as possible.

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