Предлагаем Вам 258-й выпуск электронной рассылки для кыргызстанских выпускников программ Госдепартамента США. Вы получаете данное сообщение потому, что Вы либо являетесь выпускником программы обмена, спонсируемой правительством США, либо Вы запросили данную информацию. В настоящее время в списке получателей рассылки зарегистрировано около 1000 электронных адресов.
Электронная рассылка для кыргызстанских выпускников программ Госдепартамента США предназначена для информирования о мероприятиях, проводимых для выпускников, а также для распространения новостей и объявлений от АЙРЕКС, АКСЕЛС, Посольства США в Кыргызстане и других организаций о вакансиях, грантовых программах, стипендиях для учебы и стажировок и других возможностях для личного, академического и профессионального роста. Информация рассылается один раз в неделю. Вы вправе распространять ее среди всех заинтересованных лиц.
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1) Announcements / Объявления:
1. 2009 ECA ALUMNI SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM
2. 2009 PROJECT SMILE
3. STUDENT INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN U.S. EMBASSY BISHKEK, DEADLINE: February 28, 2009
4. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE ALUMNI WEBSITE ONLINE RESEARCH CENTER CONTINUES TO OFFER VALUABLE RESOURCES
2) Vacancies / Вакансии :
1. UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME/KYRGYZSTAN SHORT TERM PUBLIC RELATIONS / MEDIA AND OUTREACH SPECIALIST
2. КОНКУРС НА ВЫПОЛНЕНИЕ ОБЯЗАННОСТЕЙ ЮРИСТА ОФ “ИНСТИТУТ МЕДИА ПРЕДСТАВИТЕЛЯ”.
3. BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON-AZERBAIJAN SEEK FOR POLICY/FINANCIAL EXPERT
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1. 2009 ECA ALUMNI SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM
DEADLINE: Friday, April 3, 2009
Program Overview
The 2009 ECA Alumni Small Grants Program (ASGP) is designed to support the professional development of U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) alumni and promote community development in alumni's countries. Alumni may apply for a grant of up to $3,000 to conduct a community development or professional development project. The project time period is ten months.
Eligible alumni – The ASGP is open to alumni of the following ECA-sponsored programs:
• Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program (Muskie)
• Eurasian Undergraduate Exchange Program (UGRAD) (formerly known as the FREEDOM Support Act Undergraduate Program)
Individuals in the following circumstances are NOT eligible for Alumni Small Grants Program:
• Individuals currently residing or working outside of one of the Eurasian countries listed above;
• Local employees of the U.S. missions abroad who work for the U.S. Department of State are ineligible for grants during the period of their employment and for one year following the termination of employment;
• Immediate families (i.e. spouses and dependent children) of U.S. Department of State employees for a period of one year following the termination of such employment. This provision does not disqualify self-supporting members of families who live apart from their parents;
• Persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of a crime (excluding minor traffic violations);
• Current IREX employees and consultants and their immediate family members (spouses, parents, children, and siblings); or
Possible project ideas include:
• Initiating a public or community service program;
• Launching a pilot program at an NGO or academic institution;
• Organizing training programs or conferences for professional colleagues and/or other alumni;
• Funding travel of US colleagues to eligible Eurasian countries for conferences, training programs and professional collaboration;
• Development and publication of curricula, textbooks, or related reference or educational materials;
• Publication of public information pamphlets or brochures; and
• Conducting any other projects judged by the selection committee and/or ECA to be in the interest of program goals.
The maximum grant amount awarded for any project is $3,000. Alumni are welcome to collaborate with other ECA alumni (including eligible alumni from other countries) to submit joint projects. The maximum grant award is $3,000, regardless of the number of alumni collaborators.
Please note that budgets are scrutinized carefully. Projects will be given preference that have low budgets, include cost-share and make good use of limited resources.
Please note that the purchase of computer hardware or office equipment (printers, photocopiers, fax machines, etc.) is prohibited. Additionally, funds from the grant cannot be used explicitly for the creation of organizational or personal web sites. ECA alumni are encouraged to work through the Internet Access and Training Program (IATP) to accomplish these goals. Lastly, grant funds may not be used to provide honorarium to ECA alumni, including the grant recipient.
Eligible alumni must complete their small grant activities within Eurasia (Eurasia is defined as Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Ukraine).
Only one application per deadline for any individual alumnus/alumna will be considered. Applicants must have successfully completed all previously awarded small grants.
Timeline
• Application Deadline: April 3, 2009
• Grant Award Recipients Announced: May 18, 2009
• Grant Period: Ten months (May 29, 2009 – March 29, 2010)
• Final Report & Expense Report Due: April 30, 2010
Submission Guidelines
Please submit your application via email to asgp@irex.org, making sure that ALL attachments are sent in one, and only one, email message. Please be sure to include your last name in the subject line of the email. Please also submit one hard copy of the application to the IREX representative office in Kyrgyzstan. Please be sure to keep a copy of your completed application.
Application available at www.irex.org and www.irex.kg (http://www.irex.kg/en/alumni/grant.html)
2. 2009 PROJECT SMILE
Deadline: Monday, March 30, 2009
Program Overview
Project Smile, a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State, provides grants to alumni of selected ECA-sponsored programs to implement community service activities that will benefit an underprivileged group in their local community such as children at an orphanage, the disabled or the elderly.
Program Timeline
• Application Deadline: March 30, 2009
• Grant Award Recipients Announced: April 17, 2009
• Grant Period: Ten weeks (April 27, 2009 – July 6, 2009)
• Final Report Due: August 7, 2009
Technical Eligibility Requirements
Candidates will be considered without respect to race, color, religion, national origin, or gender. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Project Smile is a merit-based competition open to:
Alumni of the:
• Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program (Muskie); or
• Eurasian Undergraduate Exchange Program (UGRAD) (formerly known as the FREEDOM Support Act Undergraduate Program);
• Alumni in good standing;
• Citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, or Ukraine who are currently residing in one of these countries at the time of application;
• Individuals who have successfully fulfilled all requirements of previously awarded alumni grants; and
• Individuals who submit a complete application.
Individuals in the following circumstances are NOT eligible for Project Smile:
• Individuals currently residing or working outside of one of the Eurasian countries listed above;
• Local employees of the U.S. missions abroad who work for the U.S. Department of State are ineligible for grants during the period of their employment and for one year following the termination of employment;
• Immediate families (i.e. spouses and dependent children) of U.S. Department of State employees for a period of one year following the termination of such employment. This provision does not disqualify self-supporting members of families who live apart from their parents;
• Persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of a crime (excluding minor traffic violations);
• Current IREX employees and consultants and their immediate family members (spouses, parents, children, and siblings); or
IREX reserves the right to verify all of the information included in the application. In the event that there is a discrepancy, or information is found to be false, the application will immediately be declared invalid and the applicant ineligible. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application available at www.irex.org and www.irex.kg [www.irex.kg]
3. STUDENT INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN U.S. EMBASSY BISHKEK, DEADLINE: February 28, 2009
Student Internship
Voluntary internships will be available during Summer 2009 at the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek. This internship will provide an excellent opportunity for students to gain valuable work experience in the foreign affairs arena. There are no benefits attached to this internship and no compensation, nor any future employment rights. The U.S. Mission will consider issues such as conflict of interest, nepotism, residency status, and whether applicant has a work permit, in determining successful candidacy.
Duties of an Intern
The Embassy is looking for students with a broad range of majors, such as Humanities and Arts, Social Sciences, Business or Economics, Public Administration, Journalism, International Relations, Political Science as well as majors more traditionally identified with international affairs. Intern duties may vary according to the section of assignment. For example, in addition to routine office duties, interns may be involved in planning and executing cultural programs, monitoring and reporting on evolving political, legislative, and economic issues, or organizing conferences/visits of high-level officials. They may also be assigned a range of administrative duties (e.g. filing, scanning, drafting letters and other documents, photocopying, creating and updating databases, basic statistical tasks and logistical arrangements).
Eligibility Requirements:
• Incumbent must be at least 18 years of age at the time internship begins.
• Applicants must have been enrolled full-time in University as undergraduate or postgraduate students at the time the internship begins.
• Applicants must be returning to university studies upon completion of the internship.
• Students must be in good academic standing.
• Students must be available to begin their internship in June 2009. Interns usually serve for approximately 8-10 weeks during the summer.
• Applicants must be available to work 20-40-hour a week.
• Applicants must have excellent English language proficiency.
• Substantial computer skills with background in EXCEL, WORD, and other Microsoft products required.
Location
Students will be offered an internship at the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek
Application Process
Interested applicants must submit their applications and pertinent supporting documentation to the:
U.S. Embassy Bishkek
Human Resources Office
171 Prospect Mira
or e-mail: BishkekHR@state.gov
• Application Form (can be downloaded from page [www.irex.kg]);
• One-page statement of interest, describing your motivation for pursuing an internship at the Embassy; and
• University transcripts documenting your education.
Please note:
• Application language is English, i.e. Application Form, letter of introduction and CV or resume only. Certificates, awards or degrees in Russian do not need to be translated.
Deadline for applications is February 28, 2009. No applications will be accepted after this date.
4. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE ALUMNI WEBSITE ONLINE RESEARCH CENTER CONTINUES TO OFFER VALUABLE RESOURCES
The State Alumni team is pleased to announce the continuation of the Online Research Center subscriptions at [alumni.state.gov]. This includes:
• InfoTrac: Gale’s InfoTrac Custom Journal Database for State Alumni, Academic OneFile, and InfoTrac OneFile, offer researchers a broad range of peer-reviewed content, trade publications, and more. InfoTrac contains over 18,000 sources, from Accounting Today to Zoology.
• eLibrary: ProQuest's eLibrary contains full-text and multimedia reference essentials including more than 2,000 full-text magazines, newspapers, books, and transcripts--plus thousands of maps, pictures, educator-approved websites from Homework Central®, and audio/video files. Preview the new eLibrary interface by clicking “Check It Out!” from the main eLibrary page.
• COS Funding Opportunities: by popular demand, STATE ALUMNI’s newest addition to the Online Resource Center will continue to be available throughout 2009! COS Funding Opportunities is the largest, most comprehensive database of available funding, containing more than 25,000 records representing over $33 billion in funding.
5. CATO.RU/INLIBERTY.RU ПРИГЛАШАЕТ ПРИНЯТЬ УЧАСТИЕ В КОНКУРСЕ ЭССЕ «ОБЩЕСТВО БЕЗ ГОСУДАРСТВА: ЧАСТНЫЕ АЛЬТЕРНАТИВЫ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННЫМ МОНОПОЛИЯМ»
В современном мире государство обладает целым рядом монополий, существование которых кажется настолько естественным, что нам трудно заставить себя подумать об их целесообразности. Суды и дороги, полиция и деньги, медицина и армия, образование и пенсионная система — мы не способны представить, как эти фундаментальные потребности общества могут удовлетворяться без участия государства.
Но насколько оправданы монополии подобного рода? Возможны ли частные альтернативы для перечисленных выше и им подобных функций государства? С помощью каких критериев мы должны определять, какие функции должно выполнять государство? Каковы сравнительные преимущества и недостатки частных и государственных способов решения этих задач? Как общество может заменить государство в различных сферах деятельности?
Мы предлагаем участникам конкурса подумать над этими вопросами и изложить свои мысли в виде сase study по различным опытам приватизации традиционных функций государства или в виде проектов организации частных альтернатив государственной деятельности в той или иной конкретной области.
Среди возможных тем case study и проектов:
• пенсионное обеспечение,
• медицина,
• образование и фундаментальная наука,
• суды,
• армия,
• полиция,
• пенитенциарная система,
• денежное обращение,
• контроль над безопасностью продукции и другие виды государственного лицензирования,
• объекты национальной инфраструктуры (дороги, трубопроводы и теплопроводы, электрические и телефонные сети, аэропорты и пр.) и др.
К участию в конкурсе приглашаются студенты, аспиранты и недавние выпускники вузов (до 3 лет после окончания учебы). Зарегистрироваться для участия в конкурсе можно тут
Эссе необходимо выслать по электронной почте на адрес cato@cato.ru. На титульном листе, пожалуйста, укажите свои тему, имя и фамилию, и вуз.
Крайний срок сдачи работ — 5 мая 2009 года. Первый тур конкурса завершится к 10 июня 2008 года, когда жюри конкурса выберет финалистов, которые получат приглашение принять участие в «летней школе» Cato.Ru/InLiberty.Ru 30 августа — 5 сентября 2009 года, а также грант, покрывающий проживание в пансионате в Одессе, где состоится школа, питание и участие во всех включенных в ее программу мероприятиях. Грант не покрывает транспортные расходы участников.
В жюри конкурса войдут Андрей Илларионов (Института Катона), Элла Панеях (Мичиганский университет, Анн Арбор), Анна Красинская (Фонд экономических исследований Atlas), Андрей Курилкин («Новое издательство»), Вадим Новиков (Академия народного хозяйства), Игорь Федюкин (Российская экономическая школа).
Победителям конкурса, занявшим первое, второе и третье место, будут вручены денежные премии в размере 1000, 700 и 500 долларов США соответственно. Церемония награждения победителей конкурса пройдет во время «летней школы».
Координатор конкурса: Анна Красинская, cato@cato.ru
О проекте
Cato.Ru — проект Института Катона (Cato Institute), авторитетной исследовательской и просветительской организации либерального направления, призванный способствовать распространению идей классического либерализма в русскоязычной аудитории. Основные направления деятельности проекта — постоянно обновляемый сайт и электронная библиотека, издание книг и брошюр, размещение материалов либеральных экспертов в средствах массовой информации, организация публичных лекций, семинаров и конференций и проведение ежегодного конкурса студенческих исследований. С апреля 2009 года проект Cato.Ru начнет работать под новым названием - «Свободная среда» - и по новому вебадресу - www.inliberty.ru. Мы планируем смену дизайна, усовершенствования структуры и технической платформы сайта и некоторые другие нововведения.
Контакты
E-mail: cato@cato.ru
Телефон: (1) 202 7895232
Факс: (1) 202 8423490
Copyright © Институт Катона
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1. UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME/KYRGYZSTAN SHORT TERM PUBLIC RELATIONS / MEDIA AND OUTREACH SPECIALIST
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Position Information
Position Name: Short Term Public Relations / Media and Outreach Specialist
Project Name DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE PROGRAMME
Type of the Contract SSA
Duration 3 months
II. Background information/objectives
It is said in the Kyrgyz Republic legislation that the legal justice is to be determined on behalf of the Kyrgyz Republic and is targeted to protect rights, freedom and legal interests of citizens, person and legal entities. The citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic have rights to demand the justice however it is stated in the legislation that it should be done in the cases and according to the procedure stipulated in the laws. Thus although the law states that the legal justice is targeted to protect rights of the citizens, the reference rules of the legislation prevent the citizens (especially poor including women) to know basic rules and procedures on applications registration, refusal of registration and application forward to the court of another jurisdiction etc.
Under the general guidance of the Manager of the UNDP Democratic Governance Programme the Short Term Public Relations / Media Specialist is working on all preparation activities to shot and broadcast TV shows or other creative techniques demonstrating court suits on typical land disputes as a study case. The TV shows or other creative shows will cover poor explaining the legal justice business processes.
III. Functions
1. Draft the specifications and requirements to conduct a bid among TV companies for TV shows shooting and broadcasting or develop other creative techniques
2. Conduct the bid process in part of evaluation, selection, negotiation and subcontracting the TV company
3. Draft the scenario for TV or other shows considering gender aspects and agree it with all stakeholders considering that suit cases are to be realistic
4. Cast the actors for shows coordinating with UNDP Poverty Reduction, Youth and other programmes
5. Provide consultative support to the TV company on the TV show shooting and editing
6. Provide consultative support to the group of actors on performance of play/show if other technique is selected
7. Transmit the first draft of TV or other shows in focus group, draft and amend the feedbacks
8. Ensure the broadcast of the final versions of TV shows in the regions or performance of other creative shows
9. Submit the final report
III. KEY RESULTS/OUTPUTS EXPECTED/PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Key results:
• As a result the Short Term Public Relations / Media Specialist is expected to produce the following results:
- Sub-contracts with TV company on court suit show successfully issued;
- The scenario considering all gender aspects of TV or other show on land dispute court suit developed;
- At least two TV shows or 5 other shows on land dispute court suit shot/prepared and broadcasted/performed.
Payment schedule: The remuneration to the Short Term Public Relations / Media Specialist will be paid within three (3) installments:
1. 1st installment 20% - upon submission and approval of the initial report on sub-contract with TV company/development detail recommendations on other creative techniques;
2. 2nd installment 35% - upon submission and approval of mid-term report on scenario;
3. 3rd installment 45% - upon final report on TV show broadcasting/play performed and all achieved results
VI. Recruitment Qualifications/Competencies
Education:
University degree in journalism, public relations, communication or other relevant fields
Experience:
• Minimum of three years of professional experience with mass media/communication;
• Experience in drafting scenario of TV shows/plays, esp. in legal justice, social issues and relevant;
• Experience in international organizations is an asset.
Language Requirements:
Excellent Russian, English and Kyrgyz languages are an advantage
Competencies/skills:
• Knowledge of bid requests drafting in part of specifications and requirements;
• Strong analytical and drafting skills;
• Knowledge of basic principles on gender aspects during the preparation materials for media;
• Good communication and consulting skills;
• Good computer skills;
• Ability to manage a high workload and deliver to tight deadlines;
• Good team-work;
• High sense of responsibility, ability to work in multinational team;
• Strong personal motivation.
2. КОНКУРС НА ВЫПОЛНЕНИЕ ОБЯЗАННОСТЕЙ ЮРИСТА ОФ “ИНСТИТУТ МЕДИА ПРЕДСТАВИТЕЛЯ”
Требуется юрист для представления интересов средств массовой
информации в судебных органах КР. В обязанности юриста также будет
входить анализ законодательства КР, регулирующего деятельность средств
массовой информации.
Основные требования:
- юридическое образование;
- знание кыргызского обязательно;
- действующая лицензия адвоката является преимуществом;
- владение базовым пакетом MS Office;
Документы принимаются ДО 31 МАРТА 2009 по эл.адресу mci@media.kg
На интервью приглашаются только отобранные кандидаты.
3. BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON-AZERBAIJAN SEEK FOR POLICY/FINANCIAL EXPERT
Description
Policy/Financial Expert who possesses the professional background required to fulfill advisory requirements for a U.S. government program. Almost all work associated with this position will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, although a limited amount of domestic and international travel is anticipated.
Key Roles
Provide general project implementation support working closely with representatives of the U.S. Government as well as contractors with the U.S. Government. Facilitate meetings and communications between U.S Government and Government of Azerbaijan counterparts. Analyze program costs and resource allocation to help U.S. Government program managers to ensure efficiency and sustainability of program implementation. Conduct local and regional market analysis to determine most appropriate supply sources. Write memos and reports to the U.S. Government and contractors to advise them of developments or problems. Assist in facilitating any working groups on resource allocation or budgeting issues with Azerbaijan Government counterparts. Maintain responsibility for developing and implementing financial tracking processes. Compile monthly and milestone specific progress reports and prepare briefs for meetings.
Functional/Industry Knowledge
5+ years of experience with government resource allocation and fiscal planning
1+ year of experience with implementation of international programs in Azerbaijan
Education/Certifications or Equivalent Required
MA in economics and/or a related field (MBA preferred)
Please send responses to:
Dadash Alishov
Booz Allen Hamilton-Azerbaijan
Alishov_dadash@bah.com
Jennifer Braswell
Booz AllenHamilton-Azerbaijan
braswell_jennifer@bah.com
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