IREX/Kyrgyzstan - Alumni Listserv: May 20, 2009

Здравствуйте, дорогие получатели рассылки!

Предлагаем Вам 270-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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Сегодня 20 мая 2009 г. В этом выпуске:

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1) Announcements / Объявления:

ЕЖЕГОДНЫЙ ИНФОРМАЦИОННЫЙ СБОРНИК О КЫРГЫЗСТАНСКИХ ВЫПУСКНИКАХ ОБМЕННЫХ ПРОГРАММ ПРАВИТЕЛЬСТВА США
ECA ALUMNI GRANTS PROGRAM, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION, U.S. Embassy Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic
БЛАГОТВОРИТЕЛЬНАЯ АКЦИЯ ОФ «КОШ АРАКЕТ» ПОСВЯЩЕННАЯ ДНЮ ЗАЩИТЫ ДЕТЕЙ
ПРИГЛАШЕНИЕ НА ЯРМАРКУ ВАКАНСИЙ-2009 «КАДРЫ 21 ВЕКА», ОШ, 26 МАЯ 2009

2) VACANCIES / ВАКАНСИИ:

IREX VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: PROGRAM DIRECTOR, YOUTH CONFLICT PREVENTION PROGRAM, BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN
THE U.S. EMBASSY IN BISHKEK IS SEEKING AN INDIVIDUAL FOR THE POSITION OF POLITICAL ASSISTANT IN THE POLITICAL/ECONOMIC SECTION.
THE U.S. EMBASSY IN BISHKEK IS SEEKING AN INDIVIDUAL FOR THE POSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK/TRANSLATOR IN MCC PROGRAM, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
THE U.S. EMBASSY IN BISHKEK IS SEEKING AN INDIVIDUAL FOR THE POSITION OF COMPUTER OPERATOR/MAIL CLERK IN THE INFORMATION SERVICE CENTER.
KALIKOVA & ASSOCIATES VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: LEGAL ASSISTANT/SECRETARY

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ANNOUNCEMENTS/ОБЪЯВЛЕНИЯ

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1. ЕЖЕГОДНЫЙ ИНФОРМАЦИОННЫЙ СБОРНИК О КЫРГЫЗСТАНСКИХ ВЫПУСКНИКАХ ОБМЕННЫХ ПРОГРАММ ПРАВИТЕЛЬСТВА США

Deadline: August 31, 2009

Отдел по связям с общественностью Посольства США в Кыргызстане выпускает ежегодный информационный сборник о кыргызстанских выпускниках обменных программ Правительства США. Пожалуйста, заполните до 31 августа 2009 года форму по следующей ссылке.

По вопросам относительно информационного сборника обращаться к Джуманалиевой Наталье, координатору обменных программ, Посольства США в Кыргызской республике поdjumanalievand@state.gov

2. ECA ALUMNI GRANTS PROGRAM, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION, U.S. Embassy Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic

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 $5,000 to conduct a community development or professional development project. (Small-scale projects should not exceed - $1,000. Large-scale projects can be up to $5,000) The project time period is 12 months.

1. Grant recipient must indicate:

a) Names the initiative group/NGO
b) Contact address, phone/fax number and e-mail address
c) Name and home address of Project Manager:
d) Bank Account Information ($/soms)

2. Background on the initiative group/NGO:
No more than 3 paragraphs

a) Primary goals
b) Previous grants received
c) How the NGO is funded
d) An example of a recent successful project.

3. Program Description
No more than 1 page
a) Statement of Objectives:

Describe project goal(s);
How it (they) will be achieved;
Provide detailed description of program activities/events;
Work Plan should be attached.

b) Project Justification:

Why did you decide to apply to the U.S. Gov. to support your project?
How will this project benefit for the Kyrgyz Republic?
Describe the target audience: age groups, occupation, number of program participants?
How will you measure the success or future of your project?

c) Program Duration

4. Budget
No more than 2 pages

a) Amount requested (in USD);
b) Itemized cost breakdown;

APPLICATION FORM GUIDELINES

PROPOSAL FORMAT:

First draft proposal can be submitted in Russian, but the final version should be written in English.
Proposal should not exceed 5 typed pages in font 12.
Applicants should attach copies of resumes for the key personnel.
Proposals should list any previous grants received in a form of attachment (date, amount, purpose) as well as any other funding sources.
A copy of the registration papers of the organization should be attached.
If you are not an NGO, please attach a letter from an organization supporting your efforts.

NARRATIVE PART:

Key questions to address in your proposal are:

WHO (name of NGO, list of the names of the initiative group and its partners if appropriate),
WHAT (planned activities),
WHEN (program dates),
WHY (the issue, target group and region(s)),
HOW (what resources are available and which are requested),
FOR WHOM (target audience),
AT WHAT COST (budget and name of organization to which you submitted this grant (co-sponsoring is strongly encouraged)),
WHAT ARE THE RESULTS (planned successful results and sustainability).

This includes:

Justification should explain why you decided to apply to the U.S. Government for funding of this particular project; why a proposed project is important, who will be affected by this project, what difference it makes for the Kyrgyz Republic. Also, please explain what criteria you will use to measure the success or future of your project. (May also attach letters of endorsement attesting to the seriousness of the proposal.)
Sustainability - if the project is intended to continue after the funding ends, the proposal must explain how the organization will fund the activity in the future.
Proposals for publication of materials should describe the intended audience, content, and how materials will be distributed, and will normally be considered only if the language of the material is Russian, Kyrgyz or English. If U.S. Government funds are used to fund publication, the grant must include language granting copyright to the U.S. Government, or recognizing that the U.S. Government will have unlimited rights to reprint or distribute the material if it chooses.

PROJECT TIME-FRAME:

Project dates cannot exceed one year.

DEADLINE:

Sunday, May 31, 2009

PROJECT SCALE:

Small-scale projects should not exceed - $1,000. Large-scale projects can be up to $5,000. If the scale of the project exceeds the limits, please consult with grant administrators.
For additional questions and submitting of the filled out application contact –
Natalia Djumanalieva,
Alumni and ELP Coordinator
Phone - 551241 (4415);
E-mail:djumanalievand@state.gov

Application forms with instuction and budget can be downloaded from address: http://www.irex.kg/en/alumni/grant.html

3. БЛАГОТВОРИТЕЛЬНАЯ АКЦИЯ ОФ «КОШ АРАКЕТ» ПОСВЯЩЕННАЯ ДНЮ ЗАЩИТЫ ДЕТЕЙ

ОФ «Кош Аракет» приглашает всех выпускников программ Госдепартамента работающих на юге Кыргызстана принять активное участие на благотворительной акции, которая будет началом плодотворной работы Ассоциации Выпускников юга Кыргызстана. ОФ «Кош Аракет» последние 2 года тесно работает с детскими специальными детскими учреждениями Ферганской Долины, поэтому сталкивается с проблемами уязвимых детей не понаслышке.
Мы будем рады всему, что Вы готовы передать детям. Собранные игрушки и вещи будут переданы детям 29 мая 2009 года на выставке – ярмарке «Мир глазами детей» посвященное ко Дню Защиты Детей организуемого «Центрально- Азиатским Альянсом по Воде» в рамках проекта «Детские Независимые Республики». Этот праздник для многих детей долгожданный, так дадим возможность детям почувствовать ласку и заботу окружающих их общества.

Контактный адрес:
Каракозуева Эркингуль, Выпускница программы - 2002, 2003
Тел: 0555 963832,(03222) 49104, 27916
erkingulk@yahoo.com, kosh_araket@mail.ru
Гульнара Женишбекова – Координатор ДНР
Тел.: (03222) 20096, caawosh@hotmail.com, caawosh@mail.ru

4. ПРИГЛАШЕНИЕ НА ЯРМАРКУ ВАКАНСИЙ-2009 «КАДРЫ 21 ВЕКА», ОШ, 26 МАЯ 2009

Уважаемые Выпускники,
Комитет по миграции и занятости, комитет по делам молодежи, спорту и физкультуре города Ош приглашает Вас на Национальную ярмарку вакансий «Кадры 21 века», который проводится 26 мая в партнерстве с Ассоциацией учреждений образования «EdNet» в Кыргызском Национальном театре Драмы им. С. Ибраимова в рамках проекта "Создание он-лайн и электронного ресурсного бюллетеня по вопросам профориентации и занятости молодежи" Молодежной программы Фонда "Сорос-Кыргызстан" при поддержке АКТЕД в Кыргызстане.

Ярмарка Вакансий включает мероприятия:

Выставочную экспозицию (стендовая сессия) компаний работодателей, ВУЗов и ССУЗов.
Презентации компаний/вузов для аудитории посетителей
Мастер - классы для соискателей, работодателей и провайдеров
Информация о программах обучения и стажировках.

Желающим выпускникам рассказать о программах обмена и возможности подать заявки на новые конкурсы и поделиться опытом будут организованы встречи, поэтому просим заранее обговорить детали с организаторами.

Контактное лицо:
Каракозуева Эркингуль, Выпускница программы - 2002, 2003
Тел: 0555 963832,(03222) 49104, 27916
erkingulk@yahoo.com, kosh_araket@mail.ru

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VACANCIES / ВАКАНСИИ:

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1. IREX VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: PROGRAM DIRECTOR, YOUTH CONFLICT PREVENTION PROGRAM, BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN

TITLE: Program Director, Youth Conflict Prevention Program

ABOUT IREX
IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing leadership and innovative programs to improve the quality of education, strengthen independent media, and foster pluralistic civil society development.

Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of $50 million and a staff of over 400 professionals worldwide. IREX and its partner IREX Europe deliver cross-cutting programs and consulting expertise in more than 100 countries.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

IREX seeks a Program Director to launch and direct a possible conflict prevention program among youth in Kyrgyzstan. The Project Director will have overall responsibility for meeting program objectives, managing staff, coordinating with partner organizations, and financial oversight. This position will be based full-time in Kyrgyzstan. The position is contingent on funding.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Provide vision and strategic direction for the program
Develop and maintain effective partnerships with local civil society organizations
Serve as primary liaison with donor(s)
Oversee recruitment of young participants and adult trainers, organize youth events
Manage and mentor project staff
Coordinate with home office
Oversee project budgeting and ensure budget discipline
Oversee monitoring, evaluation and reporting on program activities

QUALIFICATIONS

Five or more years of experience working on conflict mitigation and/or youth programming required
Excellent understanding of conflict triggers in Southern Kyrgyzstan required
Experience implementing arts-based programs preferred
Experience managing USAID-funded programs strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop staff, manage budgets and plan strategically and creatively to meet specified objectives
Strong representational and organizational skills required
Ability to function professionally and effectively in verbal and written English required

TO APPLY
Please apply online at our JOB BOARD at www.irex.org. If you have difficulties with the online system please send an email to jobboardhelp@irex.org with ATTN: DEV/KG/PD/NM in the subject line.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

EOE

2. THE U.S. EMBASSY IN BISHKEK IS SEEKING AN INDIVIDUAL FOR THE POSITION OF POLITICAL ASSISTANT IN THE POLITICAL/ECONOMIC SECTION.

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 2009-10

NOTE: All applicants who are not the Family Members of USG employees officially assigned to post and under Chief of Mission Authority must have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates

POSITION: Political Assistant

OPENING DATE: May 15, 2009

CLOSING DATE: May 29, 2009

WORK HOURS: Full-time

NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The incumbent collects public information (from newspapers, internet, etc.) and develops contacts with key individuals in order to monitor and report on Kyrgyz economic, political and business developments. Environment, science, technology, health, labor and agricultural issues are also included in the incumbent's portfolio. S/he implements Pol/Econ Section projects and coordinates the Cochran program in Kyrgyzstan. The incumbent reports to a Pol/Econ Officer.

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office. Please contact 4469/4494.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

Education: University degree in economic or social sciences is required.
Prior work experience: Three years of experience working with economic and/or political issues.
Language Proficiency: English Level IV/IV (Fluent) (speaking, reading, writing); Russian IV/IV (Fluent) (speaking, reading, writing); Kyrgyz – III/III (Good working knowledge) (speaking, reading, writing).
Job Knowledges: Excellent knowledge of Kyrgyz and regional economic and political systems and institutions.
Skills and abilities: Excellent English/Russian/Kyrgyz drafting and oral presentation skills; strong ability to analyze economic and social developments. Strong interpersonal skills. Strong ability to establish contacts with government/civic representatives; ability to work with minimum supervision.

SELECTION PROCESS

When fully qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and US Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

Full description of the political assistant vacancy available from following link: http://www.irex.kg/en/alumni/newsletter_archive.html/139

3. THE U.S. EMBASSY IN BISHKEK IS SEEKING AN INDIVIDUAL FOR THE POSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK/TRANSLATOR IN MCC PROGRAM, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 2009-08
NOTE: All applicants who are not the Family Members of USG employees officially assigned to post and under Chief of Mission Authority must have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates

POSITION: Administrative Clerk/Translator

OPENING DATE: May 15, 2009

CLOSING DATE: May 29, 2009

WORK HOURS: Full-time;

LENGTH OF HIRE: Temporary position until June 2010

NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The incumbent performs responsible and complex administrative work for the Program Manager (PM) of the ICITAP Component of the Millennium Challenge Account Threshold Program (MCATP). He/She will serve as the PM’s Administrative Assistant and will support the PM in all aspects of the implementation of Component 2 of the MCATP. He/She will support coordination of all program activities, training and procurement. The incumbent will have responsibility for maintaining financial records and tracking for the program, managing program records and files, generating activity and financial reporting, coordinating meetings and interaction with Kyrgyz Government officials and provides the necessary interpretation and translation services for the Program Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Science, English language, International Relations, military education or related discipline is required.
Prior work experience: One year of experience in translation and/or interpreting is required.
Language Proficiency: Level 3 (Good working knowledge) English verbal/written is required. Level 3 (Good working knowledge) Russian verbal/written is required. Level 1 (Rudimentary) Kyrgyz verbal/written is required.
Job Knowledges: Basic knowledge of an embassy’s operations. Excellent host country knowledge of traditions, history political environment is required. Familiarity of Kyrgyz law enforcement structures, concepts, and processes. Some knowledge in financial accounting or bookkeeping.
Skills and abilities: Problem solving, innovation, planning, communications. Ability to quickly and accurately interpret and translate law enforcement terms. Ability to utilize basic Microsoft products to include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

SELECTION PROCESS

When fully qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and US Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

Full description of the political assistant vacancy available from following link: http://www.irex.kg/en/alumni/newsletter_archive.html/139

4. THE U.S. EMBASSY IN BISHKEK IS SEEKING AN INDIVIDUAL FOR THE POSITION OF COMPUTER OPERATOR/MAIL CLERK IN THE INFORMATION SERVICE CENTER.

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 2009-09
NOTE: All applicants who are not the Family Members of USG employees officially assigned to post and under Chief of Mission Authority must have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates

POSITION: Computer Operator/Mail Clerk

OPENING DATE: May 15, 2009

CLOSING DATE: May 29, 2009

WORK HOURS: Full-time

NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Assists LAN manager in day-to-day operation of computer network. The incumbent is responsible for preparing unclassified pouch and incoming and outgoing mail. The incumbent will also serve as the backup Radio Technician / Telephone Operator and will be responsible for sending, receiving, and distributing faxes.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

Education: Graduate of University/or other institute with degree in computers.
Prior work experience: 1-2 years working with computer.
Language Proficiency: English Level III (Good working knowledge), Russian IV (fluent).
Job Knowledges: Must know Windows Operating System.
Skills and abilities: Ability to solve computer and day-to-day problems.

Under general supervision type, format, file various legal documents, utilities bills and similar;
Answer to phone calls, email inquiries and deal with other correspondence
Arrange and support meetings, conference calls, video-conferences
Copy and fax documents
Develop and maintain positive and friendly office environment

Minimum Qualifications:

At least six months experience holding a position involving the above responsibilities.
University degree (experienced last year university students may apply provided that they are able to work full time)
Excellent written and oral Russian language skills, conversation English is a must, knowledge of Kyrgyz language
Excellent typing skills
Advanced user of Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Excel), Internet, Outlook
Ability to develop and maintain positive and friendly office environment
Ability to Keep up effective communication between legal stuff and clients

Personal skills:

Mature judgment, interest to learn, team player, loyalty, tact, excellent communication skills

All interested candidates please email your CV’s with a cover letter to lawyer@k-a.kg before May 30, 2009 in English and Russian languages. Only selected candidates will be invited for an interview.

Kalikova & Associates
71 Erkindik Boulevard, Bishkek,
720040, Kyrgyz Republic
Tel.: 996 (312) 66-60-60; 66-63-63
996 (312) 66-22-21; 66-22-50
Fax: 996 (312) 66-27-88
website: www.k-a.kg

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IREX/Kyrgyzstan - Alumni Listserv

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

[Kgalumni-l] Issue 270

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