Program Manager, Open World Program

Organization: ACTR

Website: ACTR

Title: Program Manager, Open World Program

Location: Washington, DC

Salary: Not Listed

Description:
The Program Manager supervises program staff in the Washington, DC office and coordinates activities closely with program staff in the Moscow office, travel agency staff, and database management staff. The Program Manager also is responsible for regular communication and reporting to the Open World Center staff and working in cooperation with American Councils senior management and partner organizations. The position reports to a Washington, DC-based Vice President.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

* Oversees day-to-day program activity in the DC office, makes program staffing decisions, and supervises seven program staff;
* Maintains relations with the Open World Center, partner organizations, and U.S. hosts;
* Works jointly with the Moscow-based program manager to develop and implement a strategy for participant recruitment, selection, and implementation of the program;
* Works with the Moscow-based Open World manager to articulate program activities overseas and in the U.S.;
* Articulates program goals and policy to participants, partners, hosts, the public policy community and contractors;
* Ensures coordination with partner organizations on development of itineraries and placements for participants;
* Participates in development of participant tracking tools, including databases;
* Participates in development and implementation of pre-departure orientations, U.S.-based arrival orientations, and other professional programming for participants;
* Coordinates and oversees financial management, including developing the budget; authorizing and monitoring expenditure of contract funds; and identifying opportunities for cost savings;
* Monitoring compliance with the contract issued for the program by the Library of Congress;
* Oversees compliance through SEVIS;
* Develops written materials, including annual reports and weekly program reports;
* Coordinates travel and visa support for participants;
* Oversees maintenance of interpreter recruitment and database;
* Develops and implements policies and procedures covering a variety of situations, including emergencies.

Qualifications:
* Advanced degree preferred;
* Familiarity with the Russian political scene and Eurasia;
* Excellent writing skills;
* 5 years work experience managing international programs;
* Proficiency in spoken and written Russian;
* Experience working with leaders from Russia's political and economic spheres;
* Experience in preparing budgets and tracking and projecting expenses;
* Experience living in Russia or other countries of the former Soviet Union;
* Effective communication and representational skills; and
* Demonstrated effective organizational and planning skills.

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 job title in the subject line.