Description
The U.S. Embassy in Moscow is seeking proposals for a cooperative agreement to administer the FY 2020-2021 Exchanges Support program. The grant recipient will work closely with the Public Affairs Section to provide logistical support for Russian exchange participants, including purchasing airline tickets, arranging lodging, and procuring ground transportation. The grantee will also arrange virtual exchanges, including webinars, online talks, and virtual predeparture orientations. Key responsibilities include:
• Creating a landing page in the Russian language to outline USG-funded opportunities for Russians
• Contracting staff members dedicated to logistics and program operations
• Maintaining contact with approximately 200 exchange participants
• Purchasing international airline tickets and in-country airfare
• Arranging hotel accommodations and disbursing travel allowances
• Coordinating virtual programs and uploading participant data into a database
The grantee will be required to provide program account records to the Embassy and track funds remaining. The grantee will also be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the program's impact and submitting quarterly financial and narrative reports.