Issue Date: November 8, 2024

Deadline for Application: November 17, 2024.

Duration: short-term

Position Responsibilities

Project Organization and Support:

• Develop, draft, and maintain project curriculum and lesson plans for in-person activities;
• Research ideas and content to be included in the project curriculum;
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, selecting, and mentoring project leaders/facilitators;
• Draft Training of Trainers (ToT) agenda and lead the training in coordination with PAS teachers and trainers in December, 2024;
• Taking care of all the logistics related to ToT and the project;
• Responsible for the travel and accommodation arrangements for all regional alumni/facilitators to attend the ToT in Ashgabat;
• Mentor and assist facilitators throughout the project;
• Oversee the project budget in coordination with the Grants Manager;
• Supervise project facilitators and foster a spirit of teamwork and unity among project members;
• Coordinate with PAS and American Councils on all stages of the project;
• Maintain work relations and coordination with American Corner Representatives.

Administration and reporting:

• Collect information and statistics on project participants in Ashgabat and regions;
• Collect attendance statistics and other relevant project data;
• Monitor and compile project reports;
• Collect daily records/notes on project success;
• Prepare highlights;
• Assist American Councils staff with the Expense Report.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Background in Interactive English Language Teaching/Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language (TESL/TEFL), whether self-trained or with credentials from courses/degrees completed;
• Turkmen citizenship;
• Ability to commit part-time for the duration of the project preparation (December 1, 2024-April 31, 2025) and implementation period (One week during January, 2025, and one week during March, 2025);
• Experience in activity/project organization;
• Previous experience in leading/organizing activities;
• Strong leadership skills and ability to organize, encourage, inspire, and motivate peers;
• Creativity, initiative, and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to manage time, abide by rules, demonstrate accountability, and understand the need for quality in work;
• Computer skills, including strong knowledge of Word, Excel, and Power Point.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

A complete application must include:

1. Resume/CV;
2. Cover Letter highlighting motivation for the position and expected salary;
3. A list of previous projects completed in Turkmenistan.

Please email applications to jobs@americancouncilstm.org and CC acmanager@americancouncilstm.org indicating “Project Coordinator for 2025 Winter and Spring Englishpalooza” in the subject line of your email.

The application should be received no later than November 17, 2024.