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Seeking Program Assistant/Translator for 2014 AYLP Orientation Week

Deadline June 8

Global Youth Connect (GYC), in partnership with Global Kids and the US State Department's American
Youth Leadership Program (AYLP), is looking for a Program Assistant / Translator for the orientation
week at the beginning of the 2014 AYLP program. Consultant will serve as Program Assistant/Translator for
GYCs subcontract on the American Youth Leadership Program of the US State Department as administered by
Global Kids, Inc. (GYCs Contractor). The consultant will assist GYC with the preparations for, coordination
of, and translation services for the American Youth Leadership Program (AYLP) Orientation Week (the
dates for which are July 3
rd
July 8
th
). All duties will be carried out in consultation with Global Youth Connect
(as represented on this project in Bosnia-Herzegovina by Adis Hukanovic).

Key Duties

A. Assist with the preparations for and coordination of a 5-day orientation program for American AYLP
participants in Sarajevo and Mostar

Related Duties:
Assist GYCs Program Coordinator (Adis Hukanovic) with confirming/organizing
all necessary logistical arrangements for the orientation week, including meals,
transportation (tram, taxi, bus), accommodation, meeting space, etc.
Accompany American AYLP participants and Global Kids staff throughout the
orientation phase of the program
Troubleshooting as necessary

B. Translate for the AYLP group at important meetings and also informally

Related Duties:
Consult with program staff about their preferred translation processes
Participate in debriefing sessions with staff and participants as needed
Requirements

Bachelors Degree
Excellent English Skills
Appreciation for and experience with working with youth groups and or travel agencies
Able to work independently
Availability:
o Max 5 hours per week June 16 through July 2.
o At least 10 hours per day July 3 6
th
in Sarajevo.
o Two full days between July 7
th
and July 8
th
(includes travel to, overnight, and activities in Mostar
virtually 24 hour on-call availability)

Compensation: This position will be compensated based on experience with a base rate of 400 USD total with
expenses covered in addition.

To Apply: Email cover letter and CV to contact@globalyouthconnect.org and as_adis@hotmail.com by
17:00 CET on Monday June 9, 2014.