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 has recently opened offices in Suva, Fiji and Tarawa, Kiribati to implement the Uaiakinan ao Uarokoan Toronibwaia I-Kiribati Activity (the UUTI Activity), part of the MCC-Kiribati Threshold Program. The MCC-Kiribati Threshold Program is a partnership between the US Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and the Government of Kiribati. The UUTI Activity will equip I-Kiribati youth aged 15 to 17 with improved work-readiness skills. UUTI, which is supported by the Kiribati Ministry of Education, provides youth skills camps and academic year scholarships for I-Kiribati high school students. Through their experience abroad, I-Kiribati students 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. The Project Director will lead stakeholder engagement with the Ministry of Education in Kiribati, the U.S. Embassy, and other local stakeholders, as well as approving and monitoring all recruitment and pre-departure activities.
The Project Director will supervise 2 staff in Fiji and 2 staff in Kiribati, overseeing day-to-day operations in both Fiji and Kiribati. This position requires travel to Kiribati multiple times per year and works in conjunction with staff in Washington, DC. The Project Director reports to the Senior Project Manager in Washington, DC.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE POSITION
The anticipated start date for this position is September 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.
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…
Professional fluency in English in both written and oral communication required.
Professional fluency in English in both written and oral communication required.
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