Temporary Logistics Assistant

POSITION LOCATION: Tashkent, Uzbekistan

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: TEMPORARY, PART-TIME

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2023

About the organization 

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 effectively broaden individual perspectives, increase knowledge, and deepen understanding for more than 40 years across more than 80 countries. 

Position summary 

The Logistics Assistant will be responsible for program administration and logistical support activities related to summer programming for the FLEX-Ability workshop in Uzbekistan. Logistics Assistant is supervised by the Uzbekistan FLEX Program Hub Director Emily Olmstead and Program Coordinator Aknur Berdigulova. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following: 

Responsibilities 

· Provide overall support for the implementation of the FLEX-Ability workshop programming and manage administrative and logistical tasks related to FLEX-Ability summer programming,

· Liaise with venues and vendors, compile pricing estimates, and assist with procurement processes

· Work with Program Coordinator and Hub Director to coordinate internal and external communications related to FLEX-Ability workshop programming, including with American Councils staff, program participants, mentors, Government of Uzbekistan ministries, and other program stakeholders

· Provide additional logistics and operational support for the organization of FLEX-Ability workshop programming as required

· Support data collection and monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities related to FLEX-Ability workshop programming as required

· When appropriate, undertakes other related duties assigned by supervisor, including duties in support of other program teams – especially program teams implementing positive youth development and professional development programing

Qualifications 

· Relevant work experience; prior experience with project management and/or logistics preferred

· Higher Education is a positive, but not required

· Successfully participated in the FLEX program

· Actively engaged in FLEX alumni activities

· Able to manage time and tasks effectively and meet deadlines consistently

· Demonstrates professional oral and written communication skills in English and Russian or Uzbek

· Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills; excellent attention to detail

· Willing to learn and able to comply with guidelines and procedures, such as for reporting on activities and managing alumni funds

· Proficient in basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office, and comfortable learning new programs

· All applicants should be able to provide and maintain work authorization in Uzbekistan. 

Compensation 

· American Councils for International Education offers a competitive international salary based on local cost of living standards.

· This is a temporary, contract-limited, term-limited position; initial term of employment not to exceed three months;

· Starting Date: April 2023

TO APPLY: 

· Please send to info.uz@americancouncils.org your resume/CV as well as a cover letter that includes the following: (i) why you 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 take home salary amount per month after taxes).  

· OPTIONAL: if available please include a professional or academic writing sample with application materials; this is helpful but not mandatory. Plagiarism of a writing sample will result in immediate disqualification from consideration. 

· 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. 

· Your optional writing sampleshould be saved as: LAST NAME OF APPLICANT – writingsample.doc (for example, if your last name is Kayumov, the file should be Kayumov-writingsample.doc). File extensions of .docx and PDF are also acceptable. 

· Write LAST NAME OF APPLICANT – FLEXability Temporary Logistics Assistant in the subject line of your email.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – American Councils is committed to taking affirmative steps to enhance employment opportunities for minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities, and strives to ensure that meaningful employment and promotional opportunities are maintained for everyone. American Councils’ commitment to equal employment opportunity is based not only on federal requirements, but also on a longstanding commitment to maintaining a diverse workforce reflective of the communities in which we operate. 

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION – The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information 

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED. 

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED