Wednesday, July 29, 2009

[Kgalumni-l] Issue 281

Здравствуйте, дорогие получатели рассылки!

Предлагаем Вам
281-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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Сообщения, отправленные напрямую на электронный адрес рассылки, блокируются.

Сегодня 29 июля 2009 г. В этом выпуске:

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1) ANNOUNCEMENTS / ОБЪЯВЛЕНИЯ:
  1. КОНКУРС НА УЧАСТИЕ В ПРОГРАММЕ СТИПЕНДИЙ КОКРАНА
  2. 2009 – 2010 JUNIOR FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
  3. ЕЖЕГОДНЫЙ ИНФОРМАЦИОННЫЙ СБОРНИК О КЫРГЫЗСТАНСКИХ ВЫПУСКНИКАХ ОБМЕННЫХ ПРОГРАММ ПРАВИТЕЛЬСТВА США
  4. ОБЩЕСТВЕННЫЙ ФОНД ТААЛИМ – ФОРУМ ОБЪЯВЛЯЕТ ДОПОЛНИТЕЛЬНЫЙ КОНКУРС НА УЧАСТИЕ ЛЕТНЕМ ЭКОЛОГИЧЕСКОМ СЕМИНАРЕ
  5. ЛЕТНЯЯ ПРОГРАММА В ПАРКЕ ФЛАМИНГО
2) VACANCIES / ВАКАНСИИ:
  1. US – CAEF / TASP PROGRAM SPECIALIST VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT, AMERICAN COUNCILS FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION / KYRGYZSTAN
  2. OPEN WORLD PROGRAM FACILITATORS POSITIONS, AMERICAN COUNCILS FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION / KYRGYZSTAN
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1. КОНКУРС НА УЧАСТИЕ В ПРОГРАММЕ СТИПЕНДИЙ КОКРАНА

Последний срок подачи документов: 14 августа 2009 года

Программа стипендий Кокрана Министерства сельского хозяйства США объявляет конкурс на прохождение краткосрочного обучения в области сельского хозяйства в США. В рамках этой программы предоставляется возможность пройти обучение фермерам, специалистам и руководителям старшего и среднего звена из государственного и частного секторов, которые вовлечены в сельскохозяйственном секторе Кыргызской Республики.

Фокус обучения

В рамках программы участникам будет предоставлено краткосрочное обучение в США по производству картофеля и развитию картофельного семеноводства. Участники будут иметь возможность встречаться с профессионалами в своих областях, выезжать на поля и совершать поездки на предприятия, обучаться «на месте работы» и посещать курсы и семинары при университетах.

Требования к участникам

Программа открыта для участия в ней фермеров, сотрудников агробизнеса, департаментов правительства, университетов и других частных и государственных сельскохозяйственных организаций. Предпочтение будет даваться специалистам имеющим отношение к производству картофеля и развитию картофельного семеноводства.

Порядок отбора

Желающие участвовать в программе должны
сдать до 14 августа 2009 года заполненные анкеты в Посольство США в Бишкеке, находящееся по адресу проспект Мира, 171. Анкету можно получить на сайте http://bishkek.usembassy.gov/3.html

После того, как заявления будут сданы в Посольство, отобранным конкурсантам будет назначено время для прохождения собеседования. Собеседование будет проводиться специалистом Программы стипендий Кокрана в начале сентября 2009 года.

Международные поездки

Расходы участников, включая стоимость авиабилетов, оплату за питание и проживание, берет на себя программа стипендий Кокрана.

Получение дополнительной информации

За дополнительной информацией обращайтесь по телефону 0 312 55-12-41, доп. 4411 или по электронному адресу:
shaiykovzm@state.gov

2. 2009-2010 JUNIOR FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

DEADLINE: 17:00, August 7, 2009

The Government of the United States of America is pleased to announce the open competition for the Junior Faculty Development Program for the 2010 spring semester. The JFDP is managed and funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State. American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS, an American non-profit, non-governmental organization, under a cooperative agreement with ECA, administers the JFDP and oversees each participant’s successful completion of the program.

The Junior Faculty Development Program provides University instructors with a semester-long opportunity to:
  • Engage in curriculum development and explore alternative teaching methodologies,
  • Expand their knowledge in their fields of study and gather new teaching materials and resources, and,
  • Develop relationship with U.S. host universities and their home universities.
A JFDP FELLOW WILL:
  • spend a semester observing courses, learning about issues in U.S. education, exploring new approaches to course and course materials, developing new materials for academic courses, networking and attending conferences;
  • work with a faculty mentor at a hosting U.S. university working in their academic field;
  • act as cultural and academic resources at U.S. host universities sharing information about their home countries with U.S. faculty, students and community members;
  • make presentations and guest-lectures at their host department and within the university and surrounding community.
ELIGIBLE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES FIELDS FOR THE 2009-2010 JFDP COMPETITION:
  • American Studies
  • Architecture/Urban Planning
  • Fine Arts/Arts Management
  • Business Administration
  • Cultural Anthropology
  • Economics
  • Education Administration
  • Environmental Studies
  • History
  • International Affairs
  • Journalism
  • Law
  • Library Science
  • Linguistics
  • Literature
  • Peace/Conflict Studies
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration
  • Public Health
  • Public Policy
  • Religious Studies
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
THOSE ELIGIBLE FOR APPLICATION TO THE PROGRAM INCLUDE:
  • Individuals seeking to improve their skills as university educators.
  • Citizens of Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.
  • Individuals currently residing and working in their countries of citizenship.
  • Individuals currently teaching full-time at an institution of higher education in their home countries, and who have at least two (2) years of full-time professional experience as a university lecturer or administrator at the time of application (time spent working at a university while simultaneously working towards the first higher education degree does not count towards the two year requirement).
  • Individuals who are highly proficient in written and oral English (and who are able to participate in an English language interview).
  • Individuals who will return to their home countries after completing the program.
  • Individuals who are able to begin the JFDP in the United States in January 2010 (December 2009 if English language training is required). Participants will not be allowed to defer until a later date.
  • Individuals who are able to receive and maintain a U.S. exchange visa (J-1) required for this program.
THOSE INELIGIBLE FOR APPLICATION TO THE PROGRAM INCLUDE:
  • U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
  • Individuals currently participating in academic, training or research programs in the United States.
  • Individuals currently residing or working outside of the fourteen participating countries.
  • Individuals who have participated in an exchange visitor program sponsored or funded by the U.S. government (e.g. U.S. Department of State, Public Affairs Sections at U.S. Embassies or other U.S. government agency) for a period of more than six weeks in 2009 or who have not fulfilled their two-year home residency requirement by the time of application.
  • Individuals who have applied for U.S. permanent residency (immigrant visa/lottery) in the past three years (including immediate family members, i.e. spouse and/or children).
  • Local employees of American Councils and the U.S. missions abroad who work for the U.S. Department of State. These individuals are ineligible for grants during the period of their employment and for one year following the termination of employment.
  • Immediate family members (i.e. spouses and dependent children) of American Councils and 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.
FULL-TIME UNIVERSITY FACULTY AT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION:

All applicants to the JFDP must have two years of full-time teaching experience at the time of application. Full-time teaching is generally described as teaching a minimum of 20 hours per week at an institution of higher education unless defined otherwise by the Ministry of Education in the participating country. Two years of full-time teaching does not include time teaching or administering at a school, lycee, or gymnasium.

ARTS MANAGEMENT AND LIBRARY SCIENCE:

As stated above, all applicants to the JFDP must have at least two years of professional experience prior to the application deadline. For most positions, these two years of experience must be in full-time teaching at an institute of higher education Applicants to Arts Management and Library Science may combine professional work responsibilities in the field of library science and arts managements with time teaching at the university level. Applicants in these fields must spend part of each year teaching one or more university level courses (teaching responsibilities should be clearly stated in application).

EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION:

Individuals applying to the field of Educational Administration must have at least two years of full-time teaching at the time of application. Applicants to Educational Administration may combine professional work responsibilities as a university administrator with time teaching at the university level. Applicants in these fields must spend part of each year teaching one or more university level courses (teaching responsibilities should be clearly stated in application).

Contact Information:

Address: American Councils Office
Tynystanova 98/1
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Telephone: (312) 664838

Applications can be downloaded from: www.jfdp.org or visit American Councils office for hard copy of application form. Applications will not be returned to applicants. They are free of charge and may be photocopied. INCORRECT OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

DEADLINE: 17:00 August 7, 2009

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!

3. 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 по
djumanalievand@state.gov

4. ОБЩЕСТВЕННЫЙ ФОНД ТААЛИМ-ФОРУМ ОБЪЯВЛЯЕТ ДОПОЛНИТЕЛЬНЫЙ КОНКУРС НА УЧАСТИЕ ЛЕТНЕМ ЭКОЛОГИЧЕСКОМ СЕМИНАРЕ

Дорогие студенты,

С 3 по 19 августа проводится Летний Экологический Семинар с занятиями в г. Бишкеке и кэмпингом на высокогорном пастбище возле озера Сон-Куль.

Среди преподавателей
профессор С.Хардинг (Англия), специалисты из Кыргызстана в области этнобиологии, археологии, художественного фото и видео.

Программа включает такие темы, как принципы глубинной экологии, Земли, как живого организма, проблемы пастбищ, изучение растений, археологических памятников на местности, экологический дизайн, основы художественной фотографии и коллективного видео, а также проведение исследований на местности.

Организаторы семинара – Общественный Фонд Таалим-Форум объявляет дополнительный конкурс на участие в Семинаре.

Приглашаются студенты вузов, заинтересованные в изучении и сохранении природного и культурного разнообразия, неравнодушные к экологическим проблемам родного края.

Программа семинара включает:
  1. Принципы глубинной экологии; «Теория Геи» - Земли как живого организма; изучение растений на местности; экологический дизайн
  2. Основы художественной фотографии и Коллективного Видео
  3. Практические занятия на джайлоо
На конкурс могут подавать заявки студенты вузов, заинтересованные в изучении и сохранении природного и культурного разнообразия края, взаимоотношений человека и природы.

Приветствуется:
  • Активная жизненная позиция
  • Стремление к познанию, освоению и использованию современных научно-практических знаний, а также традиционной мудрости и духовной культуры
  • Владение английским языком
Об условиях участия можно узнать, связавшись с координаторами проекта по телефонам (312) 31-56-50, (312) 47-85-74, (0555) 85-41-71 или написать по электронной почте Динаре Алымовой: taalimforum@gmail.com

Дополнительную информацию можно получить на веб-сайте: www.taalimforum.mega.kg

5. ЛЕТНЯЯ ПРОГРАММА В ПАРКЕ ФЛАМИНГО

В парке развлечений Фламинго открылась летняя программа «Развивайся и отдыхай» - уникальная возможность совместить радость от катания на аттракционах, пользу от творческих занятий, свежего воздуха и новых друзей.

Теперь у родителей есть еще одна возможность развлечь ребенка с пользой.

Вожатый встречает детей у входа, знакомит друг с другом через игры нашего детства. Дети посещают студии эстетического воспитания - Керамика и Лепка, Батик и Войлок, Живопись и Оригами. Занятия в этих студиях интересны даже взрослым, не говоря о детях, которые принесут родителям свои рисунки и поделки из глины и бумаги, как сувениры, напоминающие о лете и радости. Вожатый прокатит детей на аттракционах, накормит обедом и не оставит скучать. А пока дети бегают и развлекаются, родители могут спокойно заниматься своими делами до самого вечера – их дети в надежных руках.

В лагерь приглашаются дети от 6 лет каждые вторник, среду и четверг с 11 до 17 часов.

Мы позаботимся о ваших детях, окружим их заботой и вниманием, и подарим незабываемый летний отдых!

Наш адрес: Пр. Мира 303 СЭЗ Бишкек, Парк Фламинго
Телефон для справок: (312) 551 186, (312) 551 051, (312) 551 041
www.parkflamingo.kg

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VACANCIES / ВАКАНСИИ:
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1. US – CAEF / TASP PROGRAM SPECIALIST VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT, AMERICAN COUNCILS FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION / KYRGYZSTAN

Title: PROGRAM SPECIALIST
Organization: American Councils for International Education / Kyrgyzstan
Program: US Central Asia Education Foundation (US-CAEF) and Turkmenistan American University of Central Asia Scholars Programs (TASP)
Location: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
DEADLINE : JULY 31st, 2009

American Councils seeks a highly qualified professional to fill the position of Program Specialist to coordinate the US Central Asia Education Foundation (US-CAEF), the Turkmenistan AUCA Scholars Programs (TASP) and serve as Program Coordinator for American University in Bulgaria (AUBG). The US-CAEF/TASP/AUBG Program Specialist will be based in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, and will report to the Country Director as well as relevant program staff in Washington, DC.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Program Specialist is responsible for the coordination of recruiting, selection, orientation, and other administrative and logistics responsibilities of the US-CAEF Program. US Central Asia Education Foundation provides an important opportunity for students in Central Asia to be awarded a scholarship to study the field of Business at AUCA (in Kyrgyzstan) or KIMEP (in Kazakhstan); for faculty of those institutions to attend professional development opportunities in Central Asia and the United States; and for scholarship students to be awarded international internships in corporations in Central Asia, Eastern Europe of the United States.

The Program Specialist is also responsible for the administrative and logistics responsibilities of the Turkmenistan AUCA Scholars Program (TASP). This includes assisting TASP scholars with housing, coordination of travel, resolution of programmatic and academic issues, and other on-program support issues as they become necessary. The Program Specialist will work closely with the AUCA Admissions, Registrar’s and Financial Aid Offices to deliver effective on-program support for scholars. The Program Specialist reports to American Councils’ Country Director and/or Regional Director. The key aspect of the Program Specialist’s role is coordination of the various administrative tasks associated with the program, specifically related to the participant recruitment and selection process, testing and logistical activities.

The Program Specialist also serves as AUBG Program Coordinator and is responsible for keeping close contact with American University in Bulgaria on matters related to program functioning and recruitment. The key role of AUBG recruiter is the coordination of all logistical and administrative activities, selection and testing of students, and answering questions about the university.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
  • Coordinates all logistical details associated with recruitment, selection, and testing of US-CAEF/TASP/AUBG program participants;
  • Assists Country Director/Regional Director to maintain close contact with the board of trustees of US-CAEF on matters relating to the program, as needed;
  • Preparation of budget proposals and program reports;
  • Assisting TASP scholars with housing, coordination of travel, resolution of programmatic and academic issues, and visa procurement;
  • Work with the AUCA Student Services Department to deliver effective on-program support for TASP scholars;
  • Extensive contact with the public during recruiting;
  • Other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor’s degree,
  • 2-4 years work experience (preferably in an international organization or firm);
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, in English and native language;
  • Demonstrated planning and organizing skills;
  • Experience in US or Internationally funded projects preferred;
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: JULY 31st, 2009.

TO APPLY: Please send cover letter and resume/CV to Cale Wagner at director@americancouncils.kg and copy Pakeeza Shirinova at pakeeza@americancouncils.kg or fax to +996 (312) 621-578. Please include “US-CAEF / TASP Specialist” in the subject line of your email or on the fax cover page. Applications will be accepted through Friday, July 31, 2009. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

2. OPEN WORLD PROGRAM FACILITATORS POSITIONS, AMERICAN COUNCILS FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION / KYRGYZSTAN

Title: Open World Program Facilitators
Organization: American Councils/Kyrgyzstan
Program: Open World Program
Location: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
DEADLINE : August 16, 2009

Dear Prospective Facilitators,

American Councils for International Education Open World Program, enables emerging leaders from Russia and other Eurasian countries to experience American democracy and civil society in action. It is the first and only exchange program in the U.S. legislative branch. Open World has introduced more than 14,000 current and future Russian and Eurasian decision makers to American political and civic life, and to their American counterparts. Open World delegates range from first-time mayors to veteran journalists, from nonprofit directors to small-business advocates, and from political activists to high-court judges. During 2010 the program will send groups of civic and political leaders at the national, regional and municipal levels of government, and leaders from the private sector, to the United States for ten-day professional development visits. Currently the Open World Program is searching for young professionals with previous experience of studying/working/living in the United States, who are interested in serving as facilitators for the Open World groups from Kyrgyzstan.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Citizen of Kyrgyzstan
  • Preferably 25-45 years of age
  • Previous experience of studying/working/living in the United States
  • Experience of consecutive English – Kyrgyz and/or English/Russian interpreting.
  • Profound knowledge of US culture, international business etiquette
  • Good communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and logistical skills
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Fluent English, Kyrgyz, and Russian languages
  • Computer Literacy (active e-mail account is a must)
OPEN WORLD FACILITATOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Translating the US program schedule from English into State Language by the deadline set by American Councils.
  • Establishing contacts between the delegates and the host organization before their departure for the USA, if the contact information is available.
  • Accompanying delegates at every point of their journey and program, starting from Bishkek International Airport and finishing at Bishkek International Airport . The facilitator registers delegates’ tickets and receives the boarding passes for the whole group. During the flights and upon return to Bishkek, the facilitator makes sure delegates retrieve their luggage. If the luggage is lost or delayed, the facilitator completes the necessary paperwork.
  • Accompanying delegates every day from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. during their stay in the US, with possible changes subject to mutual agreement of delegates and facilitators.
  • Providing translation during informal meetings and cultural events. For formal meetings host organizations must provide a professional interpreter.
  • Facilitating two-way communication between the Kyrgyzstan delegates and their American counterparts.
  • Coordinating the program of the US visit with the host organization, taking into consideration delegates’ requests and hosts’ resources.
  • Making sure that the delegates are dressed in the appropriate manner for program events (neat and business-like).
  • Distributing survey forms among the delegates and dispatching the completed survey forms to the American Councils’ office in Washington D.C. in the specially provided envelopes.
  • Providing a written report of the delegation’s visit to the USA to American Councils’ offices in Washington D.C. and Moscow.
  • Resolving conflicts, maintaining composure and fostering a friendly atmosphere in the group.
  • Quickly finding solutions in emergency situations, making prompt decisions and informing American Councils in Washington D.C at 1-202-833-7522 or 1-800-841-7898 and the Bishkek American Councils office of any decisions.
  • Taking care of all personal issues only during personal time.
FACILITATORS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR:
  • Solving delegates’ personal problems unless they are connected with emergency situations and/or illness.
  • Accompanying delegates after 9:00 p.m. if there are no events scheduled for this time by the host organization.
The completed application along with your resume in English should be returned to Irina Novikova at inovikova@actr.ru (with acopy to Aijamal Sarybaeva aijamal@americancouncils.kg) no later than 17.00, August 16, 2009. Application form available from page http://www.irex.kg/en/alumni/newsletter_archive.html/154 or contact Aijamal Sarybaeva at aijamal@americancouncils.kg.

Please note that each message should contain two attachments (one with the application, another with the resume), stating
«FACILITATOR APPLICATION» in the subject field of the message. The completed application and resume should be sent in the .doc format under the name of the applicant in English, stating the city of residence.

Please note that selected applicants will be called for an interview. A training session will be provided for the finalists.

The American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS is a private, non-profit educational association and exchange organization devoted to improving education, professional training and research within and regarding the countries in Eurasia and Eastern Europe. The American Councils administers academic exchange and training programs in virtually all fields; provides educational advising and academic testing services; and organizes conferences and seminars in the US and abroad for its membership, exchange participants, alumni, and professional groups. The American Councils manages a budget funded from multiple sources of approximately $50M, employs a staff of more than 400, and operates offices in 16 countries.

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