Program and Administrative Officer, Sofia, Bulgaria
Program and Administrative Officer, Sofia, Bulgaria
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EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time one and a halfyear position (maternity leave replacement) with the first month of employment being part-time
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 3 2025
START DATE: September 1 2025
POSITION SUMMARY
The Office and Program Officer based in Sofia Bulgaria is responsible for the administrative tasks and day-to-day functions of the office helping in the implementation of both YES and YES abroad exchange programs and coordinating key aspects of YES alumni programming in Bulgaria.
ABOUT AMERICAN COUNCILS
American Councils for International Education is an international not-for-profit organization working to advance education research and mutual understanding across the United States and the nations of Eastern Europe Eurasia and Southeast Europe. Its mission is to foster democratic development and civil societies by advancing education and research cultivating leadership and empowering individuals and institutions through learning. With a staff of over 450 professionals in over 60 countries American Councils designs implements and supports innovative programs in education community outreach and scholarly research.
YES and YES ABROAD PROGRAM
The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program provides scholarships for high school students to spend up to one academic year in the U.S where they live with host families attend high school engage in activities to learn about American society and values and help educate Americans about their countries and cultures. The program is focused on countries with significant Muslim populations and is a democratic response to the events of September 11 2001 providing deepened understanding between cultures.
The YES Abroad program was initiated as a reciprocal extension of the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program for American students doing an exchange program in countries with significant Muslim populations.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support in the implementation of the YES Abroad program cycle in Bulgaria including: host family and host school selection activities with student like orientations cultural events and volunteer opportunities and on-program support
- Support in the Implementation of the YES program in Bulgaria including promoting and advertising assisting in all sounds of testing; organizing various program events preparing student departure and arrival
- Assist in the implementation of other programs of the organization as required;
- Ensure all operational tasks in the office: maintain inbox and outbox correspondence track human resource records coordinate contracts with short term and temporary staff file taxes and reports according to local laws prepare budget requests and reports to the DC office.
- Provide administrative and logistical support to all programs assisting office staff in everyday routine work as well as the organization of special events such as workshops trainings seminars etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or equivalent in a relevant field of study
- Minimum 2 years experience in exchange program administration or position with similar duties
- Right to live and work in Bulgaria
- Outstanding time management organization and planning skills
- Demonstrated excellence in communication and multicultural interpersonal skills
- Fluent in English language
- Fluent in Bulgarian language
- Familiarity with the education system in Bulgaria
- Flexibility to occasional work on weekends and evenings
- Experience in budget management
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office software suite and common social media platforms
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE POSITION
If you would like to learn more about the position please contact us:
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American Councils is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals in accordance with current federal regulations. Our focus is on ensuring that all individuals have equal access to employment and advancement opportunities based on merit.
American Councils commitment to equal employment opportunity is driven by federal requirements including Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act (supporting individuals with disabilities) and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) (protecting covered veterans). We also ensure our employment practices comply with all applicable regulations including E-Verify requirements for work eligibility. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed and grow in full compliance with federal law.
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 contractors legal duty to furnish information.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
