[Kgalumni-l] Issue 282

Здравствуйте, дорогие получатели рассылки!

Предлагаем Вам 282-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.

Следующий выпуск рассылки выйдет 19 августа 2009 года.

Сегодня 5 августа 2009 г. В этом выпуске:

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1) ANNOUNCEMENTS / ОБЪЯВЛЕНИЯ:

1. JACKSON'S PARTY IN BAR BIZON ON AUGUST 6
2. КОНКУРС НА УЧАСТИЕ В ПРОГРАММЕ СТИПЕНДИЙ КОКРАНА
3. ЕЖЕГОДНЫЙ ИНФОРМАЦИОННЫЙ СБОРНИК О КЫРГЫЗСТАНСКИХ ВЫПУСКНИКАХ ОБМЕННЫХ ПРОГРАММ ПРАВИТЕЛЬСТВА США

2) VACANCIES / ВАКАНСИИ:

1. THE U.S. EMBASSY IN BISHKEK IS SEEKING AN INDIVIDUAL FOR THE POSITION OF GUARD IN REGIONAL SECURITY OFFICE.
2. THE EURASIA FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL ASIA SEEKS A DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
3. OPEN WORLD PROGRAM FACILITATORS POSITIONS, AMERICAN COUNCILS FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION / KYRGYZSTAN

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ANNOUNCEMENTS/ОБЪЯВЛЕНИЯ

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1. JACKSON'S PARTY IN BAR BIZON ON AUGUST 6

Come remember the King of Pop with the U.S. Embassy in Kyrgyzstan and Bar Bizon (115a Pravda Street, near “Dordoi Plaza”) on Thursday August 6, 2009 at 8pm.

2. 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

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

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VACANCIES / ВАКАНСИИ:

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1. THE U.S. EMBASSY IN BISHKEK IS SEEKING AN INDIVIDUAL FOR THE POSITION OF GUARD IN REGIONAL SECURITY OFFICE.

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 2009-15 – Full Performance Level

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: Guard

OPENING DATE: July 31, 2009

CLOSING DATE: August 14, 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

Performs guard service to safeguard U.S. Government personnel and property.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

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

Education: Completion of secondary school is required.

Prior work experience: One year of experience in a security related field. Driving license and driving experience of not less than 2 years is required.

Language Proficiency: Level II (limited knowledge) English is required. Level III (good working knowledge) Russian is required. (This will be tested).

Job Knowledges: Must be thoroughly familiar with all Embassy properties. Must know general and special orders and instructions for local guard force. Must know Kyrgyz traffic rules and regulations. (This will be tested).

Skills and abilities: Must have capability to interact with American officers and visitors in a firm but courteous manner and provide accurate written reports when necessary. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle safely. Must be able to use a nightstick, in cases defined by instructions.

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 2009-15A -- TRAINING/DEVELOPMENTAL LEVEL

REF: ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 2009-15

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: Guard

OPENING DATE: July 31, 2009

CLOSING DATE: August 14, 2009

WORK HOURS: Full-time

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

The U.S. Embassy in Bishkek is seeking an individual for the position of Guard in Regional Security Office.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Performs guard service to safeguard U.S. Government personnel and property.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

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

1. Education: Completion of secondary school is required.

2. Prior work experience: Up to one year of experience in a security related field. Driving license and driving experience of not less than 1 year is required.

3. Language Proficiency: Level II (limited knowledge) English is required. Level III (good working knowledge) Russian is required. (This will be tested).

4. Job Knowledges: Must be thoroughly familiar with all Embassy properties. Must know general and special orders and instructions for local guard force. Must know Kyrgyz traffic rules and regulations. (This will be tested).

5. Skills and abilities: Must have capability to interact with American officers and visitors in a firm but courteous manner and provide accurate written reports when necessary. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle safely. Must be able to use a nightstick, in cases defined by instructions.

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.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
4. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
5. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
6. (As required): The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a (insert appropriate level) security clearance.

TO APPLY

Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:

• Application for US Federal Employment (SF-171 or OF-612); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612; plus
• Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
• Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

Human Resources Unit
U.S. Embassy Bishkek
Address: Prospect Mira, 171
Or e-mail: BishkekHR@state.gov

POINT OF CONTACT
Telephone: +996-312-551-241
(Ask telephone operator to transfer the call to the Human Resources Office)

DEFINITIONS
1. US Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) – For purposes of receiving a preference in hiring for a qualified position, an EFM who meets the following criteria:

• US Citizen; and,
• EFM (see above) at least 18 years old; and,
• Listed on the travel orders of a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member assigned to or stationed abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and either:
• Resides at the sponsoring employee's or uniformed service member's post of assignment abroad or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or
• Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2.

2. EFM: An individual related to a US Government employee in one of the following ways:

• Spouse;
• Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support. The term shall include, in addition to natural offspring, stepchildren and adopted children and those under legal guardianship of the employee or the spouse when such children are expected to be under such legal guardianship until they reach 21 years of age and when dependent upon and normally residing with the guardian;
• Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of the employee or of the spouse, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support;
• Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, or of the spouse, when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support.

3. Member of Household (MOH) – An individual who accompanies a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed at a U.S. Foreign Service post or establishment abroad, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan. An MOH is:

• Not an EFM; and,
• Not on the travel orders of the sponsoring employee; and,
• Has been officially declared by the sponsoring USG employee to the COM as part of his/her household.

A MOH is under COM authority and may include a parent, unmarried partner, other relative or adult child who falls outside the Department's current legal and statutory definition of family member. A MOH does not have to be a US Citizen.

4. Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who:

• Is not a citizen of the host country; and, Does not ordinarily reside (OR, see below) in the host country; and,
• Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws; and,
• Has a US Social Security Number (SSN).

NOR employees are compensated under a GS or FS salary schedule, not under the LCP.

5. Ordinarily Resident (OR) – A Foreign National or US citizen who:

• Is locally resident; and,
• Has legal, permanent resident status within the host country; and,
• Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

EFMs without US Social Security Numbers are also OR. All OR employees, including US citizens, are compensated in accordance with the LCP.

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: August 14, 2009

The US Mission in Bishkek provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.
The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

2. THE EURASIA FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL ASIA SEEKS A DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

The Eurasia Foundation of Central Asia seeks a Director of Finance and Administration. Reporting to the president, the director has broad responsibilities to ensure the sustainability, effectiveness and transparency of one of Central Asia's largest and most dynamic nonprofit organizations. The director is based in either Bishkek or Almaty. The successful candidate will demonstrate substantial experience in finance and administration, a commitment to EFCA's social mission, and a command of English and Russian. For more on EFCA, seewww.efcentralasia.org. A cover letter and resume should be sent toresume@efcentralasia.org, with the position title indicated in the e-mail subject line, by August 10, 9 a.m.

3. 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 Sarybaevaaijamal@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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