Starting from September 2005, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and PH International have been presenting the Community Connections program in Armenia and selecting candidates for professional development in the United States. Ten participants will be selected within the professional theme “University Partnerships for Workforce Development”, preferably vice-rectors, deans and other decision-makers responsible for education and administrative processes from higher education institutions providing degree programs in Finance/Actuaries, Agriculture, Energy, Environment, IT, Tourism, Pharmaceuticals, Journalism, and Law.
Candidates will be selected by means of open competition. Professional development will last three weeks (October 7-28, 2010). The overall goal of the project is to provide a professional and cultural exchange between U.S. and Armenian communities. During the exchange, participants will live with U.S. host families. USAID covers all expenses, excluding expenses associated with international passport processing and travel within Armenia. Qualified applicants will be invited for an interview. Interviews will be conducted in Armenian, by a USAID representative and other members of Selection Committee. Selected participants will be requested to pass medical examination organized by PH International.
General requirements
· Be a citizen of Armenia
· In case of having been issued J1 Visa for an internship or exchange program in the United States financed by the U.S. government have fulfilled the requirement of two year residence
· Willing to live with a host family in the United States
· Knowledge of English language is not required
Special requirements
· A minimum of two years experience in a senior position as university manager
· Excellent knowledge of the reforms related to higher education in Armenia
· Decent understanding of the current international trends of education administration
· A demonstrated willingness to remain within their field for 5 years following their trip to the US
· Leadership skills, a demonstrated willingness and capacity to conduct professional development events for their colleagues
· Open to innovations and appreciate the need to upgrade their skills and abilities
Besides the above mentioned criteria, group dynamics will be considered during the selection of the participants.
The presentation of the project will take place on May 27, 2010, at 13:30, in Yerevan State University, hall of Scientific Council (1 Aleq Manukyan Street, Yerevan)
The application forms can be found on the Community Connections website www.ccarmenia. am or at PH International- Armenia office (8/8 Paronyan Street, Yerevan 0015, Armenia). Before applying, carefully read the mechanisms and stages of selection.
To take part in the competition:
FILL OUT AN APPLICATION AND SUBMIT IT BY JUNE 14, 2010, 18:00 TO THE FOLLOWING LOCATION:
PH International- Armenia 8/8 Paronyan Street, Yerevan 0015, Armenia
You can get additional information regarding the Community Connections program by calling PH International- Armenia office from Monday till Friday, 09:30-18:30 at 093 42 24 31Nune Amiryan, CC Program Manager, or 094 41 42 35 Christine Chgnavoryan, CC Program Coordinator, as well as to the office at (374 10) 53-82-57, 53-86-76, 53-67-83 (ext. 106 or 107).