Issue Date: May 5, 2025
Location: American Spaces (Ashgabat, Dashoguz, Mary, and Turkmenabat)
Duration of the program: June 16 – July 23, 2025 (5 weeks)
Application Deadline: May 18, 2025UNCEMENT

Job Description:
The American Councils are seeking a dedicated IT Specialist for a short-term program aimed at enhancing coding skills among high school students aged 13-17 in Ashgabat, Dashoguz, Mary, and Turkmenabat. The IT Specialist will deliver workshops, provide technical support, assist in the development of educational materials focused on various programming and design tools, equip participants with essential tech skills, enabling them to create mobile apps and compete in Tech Olympiads and hackathons.

Key Responsibilities:
– Collaborate with program coordinator and local staff to develop engaging curriculum materials tailored for youth audiences.
– Promote an enthusiastic learning environment to engage participants and encourage the exploration of technology.
– Assess participants’ progress and provide feedback to help guide their learning experience.
– Report on the progress and

Qualifications:
– Strong knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Thunkable
• App Inventor
• Scratch
• Dart, Flutter
• Generative AI apps
– Proven experience working with youth in educational or community settings.
– Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
– Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Language Proficiency:
At least Intermediate level of English proficiency

Availability:
Candidates should specify their availability for a day of TOT in May/June and for five weeks sessions from June 16-to July 23, 2025, including any potential conflicts or limitations.

Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter (maximum one page) outlining their relevant experience and qualifications, as well as responses to the language proficiency and availability sections.

Please email applications to jobs@americancouncilstm.org and CC acmanager@americancouncilstm.org indicating “IT Specialist for Tech Lab Program at ……….. (include name of the center to which you applying)” in the subject line of your email.

The application should be received no later than May 18, 2025.

For information, please call (993-63) 50-20-36
or visit our website at https://americancouncilstm.org/

American Councils is a legal entity in Turkmenistan under the Foreign Assistance Agreement between the governments of the United States and Turkmenistan with the purpose of implementing US Embassy education and cultural exchange programs in Turkmenistan.

Join us in this rewarding opportunity to inspire and educate the next generation in the field of technology!