[Kgalumni-l] Issue 302

Здравствуйте, дорогие получатели рассылки!


Предлагаем Вам 302-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.


У этого сообщения нет приложений, поэтому из соображений безопасности не открывайте возможных прикрепленных  файлов. Для Вашего удобства, теперь выпуски электронной рассылки размещаются в формате word по адресу http://www.irex.kg/en/alumni/newsletter.html. Также материалы рассылки доступны на блоге по адресу http://kgalumnilistserv.blogspot.com. Если Вы желаете распространить какую-либо информацию по данной рассылке, пожалуйста, отправьте соответствующее сообщение на адрес alumnilistserv@irex.kg не позднее 13:00 каждую среду.


Сообщения, отправленные напрямую на электронный адрес рассылки, блокируются.


Уважаемые выпускники!

Отдел по связям с общественностью Посольства США в Кыргызстане поздравляет вас  с Новым 2010 годом!

Желаем вам творческих и профессиональных успехов, гармонии и счастья в Новом Году!

С наилучшими пожеланиями,

Лорен Перлаза

Советник Посла по вопросам

культуры и образования.

Коллектив Представительства АЙРЕКС в Кыргызстане поздравляет кыргызстанских выпускников программ Госдепартамента США с новогодними праздниками. Желаем успехов в работе и в личной жизни. Пусть грядущий год принесет счастья и будет полон приятных сюрпризов.

Happy new holiday season!

We wish you and your colleagues good health, success, happiness and all the best.

IREX Kyrgyzstan staff.

Жаны 2009 Жылыңыздар Менен!

Сүйүнүчтүн, кубанычтын, ден соолуктун, ийгиликтин жылы болсун!

АЙРЕКС Кыргызстан жамааатынан. 

В связи с официальными новогодними праздниками, следующий выпуск электронной рассылки выйдет 13 января 2010 года.

Сегодня 30 декабря 2009 г. В этом выпуске:

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1) ANNOUNCEMENTS / ОБЪЯВЛЕНИЯ:

1.      INFORMATION FROM THE OFFICE OF ALUMNI AFFAIRS U.S DEPARTMENT OF STATE

2.      2010 U.S.-CENTRAL ASIA EDUCATION FOUNDATION (U.S.-CAEF) ENTERPRISE STUDENT FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

2) VACANCIES / ВАКАНСИИ:

1.      ANALYST JOB ANNOUNCEMENT, MICROFINANZA RATING

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ANNOUNCEMENTS/ОБЪЯВЛЕНИЯ

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1.      INFORMATION FROM THE OFFICE OF ALUMNI AFFAIRS U.S DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Dear Alumni,

We offer you the information from the Office of Alumni Affairs U.S Department of State

December State Alumni Member of the Month: Dr. István Sértő-Radics – Hungary

The December 2009 State Alumni Member of the Month is Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship and Fulbright Visiting Scholar alumnus Dr. István Sértő-Radics from Hungary. As mayor of a small town in one of the most impoverished regions in Hungary, he garnered nationwide admiration and respect for the successful programs he launched to overcome poverty and ethnic tension. He is instrumental in developing and implementing community service projects through which he serves as an advocate of minority and human rights.

Log in to State Alumni (https://alumni.state.gov/samm/dr.-istvn-srt-radics) to read more about Dr. István Sértő-Radics' accomplishments and promotion of mutual understanding. The full article is available for public viewing on ECA’s Exchanges website at:http://exchanges.state.gov/alumni/alumnus.html and a press release can also be found on the Department of State’s website at: http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2009/dec.

ExchangesConnect Announces new Video Contest

"Change Your Climate, Change Our World" is the theme of ExchangesConnect's Second Annual Video Contest. In a video no longer than two minutes, participants are encouraged to tell what they or someone they know is doing to make their community a better place, and in the process contributing to a healthier, safer, cleaner, and more peaceful world. Winners will receive an all-expense-paid international exchange program! People from all over the world, ages 14 and older, are invited to submit their videos to ExchangesConnect from November 17, 2009, through January 12, 2010.

Find more information at: http://exchanges.state.gov/news/2009/exchangesconnect-videocontest.html and view Secretary of State Hilary Rodham Clinton's invitation to participate in the video contest at: http://exchanges.state.gov/videos/secretaryclinton/videocontest.html

If you have any questions about the contest, contact the ExchangesConnect team at connect@state.gov.

If you have any comments, questions or want to share your alumni activities please contact:

Natalia Djumanalieva

Alumni and English Language Program coordinator

PAS, Bishkek

55-12-41 office

E-mail: djumanalievand@state.gov

2.      2010 U.S.-CENTRAL ASIA EDUCATION FOUNDATION (U.S.-CAEF) ENTERPRISE STUDENT FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

The American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS is pleased to announce the 2010 U.S.-Central Asia Education Foundation (U.S.-CAEF) Enterprise Student Fellowship Program.

The U.S.- Central Asia Education Foundation was incorporated as a USA not-for-profit organization in May 2007 to further the work of the Central Asian-American Enterprise Fund (the Fund) by building upon the private-sector development assistance programs established by the Fund. The Foundation's mission is to encourage and assist development and growth of a vibrant open-market private business sector in Central Asia by: supporting the quality of - and affordable access to - western business know-how and practices at selected institutions of higher learning in the region that have adopted western curriculum and teaching methods; providing opportunities for educational, vocational, and cultural experience in countries that serve as positive examples of an open-market economy operating within a democratic environment; and, promoting other activities that will generate a favorable environment in Central Asia for private business to succeed and entrepreneurial spirit to thrive.

The U.S.-CAEF Enterprise Student Fellowship program is aimed at supporting talented and deserving youth in the further study of business and economics. A strong preference will be given to those students applying for a business fellowship. Only a limited number of economics scholarships will be awarded in any given year. The Enterprise Student Fellowships program does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic origin, age, race, color, gender, religion or disability. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Competition for the

Fellowships is merit and need-based and open to anyone who meets the following requirements:

·        A citizen of, with permanent residency in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan or Uzbekistan

·        Proficient in spoken and written English at the time of application.

·        Able to demonstrate academic excellence, financial need, and professional aptitude and leadership potential in the field of business.

·        Able to begin the academic program at the start of the 2010-2011 academic year established by the university.

·        Committed to returning to (or remaining in) their home country after completion of the program, to contribute to its business community and economic growth.

The application form can be found on American Councils website:  http://www.americancouncils.kg or at American Councils office: Tynystanov st. 98/1, Bishkek. The deadline to submit the application and documents for this program is February 12, 2010. If you have any questions about the program, please contact Tahmina Maralbaeva at uscaef@americancouncils.kg or by phone: 0312 66 48 38.

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VACANCIES / ВАКАНСИИ:

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1.      ANALYST JOB ANNOUNCEMENT, MICROFINANZA RATING

Microfinanza Rating, an independent private rating agency, specialized in evaluations of microfinance institutions qualified with the EU-IADB-CGAP Rating and Assessment Fund announces a job opening for the position of a Rating Analyst.

The analyst will be based in Bishkek and travel primarily in NIS countries, on average, one week per month.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

·        Prepare, organize and execute microfinance ratings.

·        Collect financial and operational data, run financial models, analyze collected data and information and write rating reports.

·        Participate in marketing and market development activities.

·        Assist in elaboration of surveys at regional level aimed at compiling and publishing technical bulletins or ad hoc reports.

·        Provide support to the management of  Bishkek  office regarding legal, administrative and other issues.

·        Translate from Russian to English and vice versa when needed, especially during the rating mission exercise.

Required Skills

·        Education: bachelor or post-graduate degree in one of the following subjects: economics, finance, business administration, accounting or similar.

·        Language skills: fluency in Russian and English (spoken and written).

·        Professional experience: at least 3 years of work experience in one or more of the following sectors: financial analysis, financial risk management, financial consulting, credit rating, accounting, auditing.

·        Work experience in microfinance and mainstream audit and rating companies will be an asset.

·        Computer skills: excellent knowledge of Windows, MS Office and Internet browsers.

·        Personal skills: analytical capacities, good communication and writing skills, team spirit, pro-active approach to work, flexibility in traveling and working in underdeveloped social and infrastructure environment and under pressure, interest in microfinance and international development, capacity to work independently with minimum supervision.

Submission of applications and deadline

Please send your CV, cover letter and one reference letter by 31st January 2010 to the following e-mail address: mfr.hr.bishkek@gmail.com

Procedure of selection

Only selected candidates will be invited to the interview. Offered compensation depends upon market conditions and qualifications of the candidate.

Start of the assignment: March 2010

For further information about Microfinanza Rating please refer to our website at www.microfinazarating.com or write to mfr.hr.bishkek@gmail.com.

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END OF THE 302^rd LISTSERV ISSUE

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