• Job Description

  Req#: 84727

  Job Details

  Job Location: Washington DC - Washington, DC

  Position Type: Full Time

  Salary Range: Undisclosed

  Description

  SUMMARY
  American Councils is a premier, international nonprofit organization that strives to empower individuals and institutions to address challenges in a diverse and interconnected world. American Councils has designed and administered innovative programs that broaden individual perspectives, increase knowledge, and deepen understanding for almost 50 years across 130 countries.

  American Councils is expanding and will open offices in Tarawa, Kiribati and Suva, Fiji to implement Uaiakinan ao Uarokoan Toronibwaia I-Kiribati Activity (the “UUTI Activity”), part of the Mwakuri Aika Nakoraoi Ibukin Maeuraoimi Project (the “MANIM Project”). The UUTI Activity will provide youth skills camps and academic year scholarships for I-Kiribati high school students. Through their experience abroad, I-Kiribati students will receive language immersion and a cultural experience that shall build self-confidence and work readiness in ways that are unique to student exchange programs. Students will study for an academic year in the United States or attend an immersive 3-4 week camp in Fiji or the United States. Funding for this project is provided by the Millenium Challenge Corporation (MCC) as a part of the Kiribati Threshold Program.

  The Compliance and Administration Officer (CAO) will report to the Senior Project Manager and will provide cross-cutting administrative support across all components of the UUTI Activity. The CAO will support the Senior Project Manager and staff in Fiji and Kiribati on program logistics and compliance. This position is based in Washington, DC and requires domestic travel for site visits and other program duties.

  PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Support the Senior Project Manager in the technical design, implementation, and monitoring of UUTI activities with an emphasis on Sub-Activities 2 and 3 (U.S.-based activities);
  • Work with staff in Washington DC, Fiji, and Kiribati to develop programmatic materials, communications, and updates;
  • Work with staff in Washington DC, Fiji, and Kiribati on participant application review and evaluation;
  • Review participant documents and track missing items;
  • Work on student orientations;
  • Support participant travel, including:
  o Develop program travel timelines and travel training materials for participants and staff;
  o Work with travel agency to ensure that tickets are issued correctly and in a timely manner;
  • Assist with visa acquisition and ensure compliance with SEVIS and J-1 visa requirements;
  • Contribute to vendor procurement and other financial processes
  • Draft reporting to funder and respond to funder queries in a timely manner; and
  • Performs other relevant duties as requested.

  Qualifications

  
  

  • Able to work in the U.S. and travel domestically to conduct partner meetings, site visits and other duties related to implementation and on program support;
  • BA in Education, TESOL, International Development, or a related field;
  • At least two years of relevant experience, especially related to international development or TESOL
  • Familiarity and experience working on J-1 exchange programs for high school students including visa and
  • SEVIS requirements;
  • Experience working with high-school age students;
  • Superior organizational skills including proven success in tracking large amounts of data and information; and
  • Professional fluency in English in both written and oral communication.

  
  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE POSITION
  The anticipated start date for this position is January 1, 2024.

  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.

• About the company

  American Councils | The world’s most successful institutions and determined nations work with American Councils for International Education through cultural exchange, language immersion, and workforce development. Since 1974, our educational portf...

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