DescriptionOverview RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Our staff of nearly 6,000 works in more than 75 countries—tackling hundreds of projects each year to address complex social and scientific challenges on behalf of governments, businesses, foundations, universities, and other clients and partners. Through independent research and science-based programs, we are making positive impacts on people and communities around the world. Our diverse team embraces challenges in an inclusive atmosphere that values work-life balance and creates global opportunities for career development. If you’re looking for a dynamic workplace culture, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow, join our team and discover the RTI Difference. IDG’s International Education Division supports education development worldwide by strengthening education policy, management and practice to achieve measurable improvement in teaching and learning. From our well-established reputation in education system strengthening, to innovative work in early grade assessment and learning, RTI is improving education quality, relevance and efficiency through implementation of projects funded by USAID, The LEGO Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and other donors and clients. The USAID Okuu Keremet! (OK!) Follow-On (titled OK!!) will build on USAID’s previous programs that targeted improvements in early learning in Grades 1-4 by extending the technical focus of the work to achieve the following objective: Comprehensive, aligned high quality provision of basic education from preschool through Grade 6 that leads to improved teaching and learning outcomes for young learners. To achieve this objective, OK!! will focus on three high priority areas of emphasis of the MOES, namely: IR1: MOES supported to expand high quality public, private, and community-based early childhood education. IR2: Improved MOES capacity to implement revised curriculum and materials for primary grades (1–6) leads to improved learning outcomes. IR3: MOES capacity strengthened to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for teacher management and professional development. The Program Assistant will be working under the daily supervision of Sr. MERLA and Communications Director based in Bishkek. The position provides extensive administrative support to the technical (program) team (IR 1, 2, 3, MERLA and Communications) and will carry out technical, administrative and logistical tasks of USAID ILOA Okuu Keremet!! project in the Kyrgyz Republic. The position will also be responsible for minimum of administrative assignments as listed below. Responsibilities Scheduling and organizing staff meetings (for technical team); Maintaining meeting minutes; Welcoming and assisting visitors; Developing and maintaining incoming/outgoing correspondence; Arranging logistics for meetings and other technical events in coordination with administrative team; Registering participants at technical events (workshops, trainings, conferences); collecting travel and other required documentation from participants; collecting training related data; Organizing travel arrangements for technical team and international consultants; Preparing purchase and payment documents for technical team; Preparing and collecting required documentation for consultancy recruitment, bids, etc. as requested by technical team; Assisting with data collection, reporting and assessment administration, as needed; Assisting with organizing key events (invitations, RSVPs, etc); Performing other relevant tasks assigned by the project. Qualifications High School complete or vocational training and 3 years of experience At least 2 years of experience as administrative assistant or program assistant Proven work experience as a program/administrative assistant or similar role Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Organized to oversee several assignments at once Excellent computer and office equipment literacy Minimum competency in working with administrative and financial documentation Knowledge of English and Russian required; knowledge of Kyrgyz at working level
ResponsibilitiesScheduling and organizing staff meetings (for technical team); Maintaining meeting minutes; Welcoming and assisting visitors; Developing and maintaining incoming/outgoing correspondence; Arranging logistics for meetings and other technical events in coordination with administrative team; Registering participants at technical events (workshops, trainings, conferences); collecting travel and other required documentation from participants; collecting training related data; Organizing travel arrangements for technical team and international consultants; Preparing purchase and payment documents for technical team; Preparing and collecting required documentation for consultancy recruitment, bids, etc. as requested by technical team; Assisting with data collection, reporting and assessment administration, as needed; Assisting with organizing key events (invitations, RSVPs, etc); Performing other relevant tasks assigned by the project
QualificationHigh School complete or vocational training and 3 years of experience At least 2 years of experience as administrative assistant or program assistant Proven work experience as a program/administrative assistant or similar role Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Organized to oversee several assignments at once Excellent computer and office equipment literacy Minimum competency in working with administrative and financial documentation Knowledge of English and Russian required; knowledge of Kyrgyz at working level