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1) ANNOUNCEMENTS / ОБЪЯВЛЕНИЯ:
1. ПРЕЗЕНТАЦИЯ КНИГИ «ИНСТИТУЦИОНАЛИЗАЦИЯ НЕПРАВИТЕЛЬСТВЕННЫХ ОРГАНИЗАЦИЙ В КЫРГЫЗСТАНЕ В 1991-2004ГГ.», ЦЕНТР СОЦИАЛЬНЫХ ИССЛЕДОВАНИЙ (ЦСИ), АМЕРИКАНСКИЙ УНИВЕРСИТЕТ В ЦЕНТРАЛЬНОЙ АЗИИ
2. AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ASIA OPEN HOUSE DAY, JANUARY 23, 2010
2) VACANCIES / ВАКАНСИИ:
1. POLITICAL PARTY PROGRAM OFFICER POSITION, KYRGYZSTAN OFFICE, NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (NDI)
2. POLITICAL PARTY PROGRAM TRAINER POSITION, KYRGYZSTAN OFFICE, NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (NDI)
3. RESEARCH MANAGER JOB VACANCY, POPULATION SERVICES INTERNATIONAL/CENTRAL ASIA
4. ANALYST JOB ANNOUNCEMENT, MICROFINANZA RATING
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1. ПРЕЗЕНТАЦИЯ КНИГИ «ИНСТИТУЦИОНАЛИЗАЦИЯ НЕПРАВИТЕЛЬСТВЕННЫХ ОРГАНИЗАЦИЙ В КЫРГЫЗСТАНЕ В 1991-2004ГГ.», ЦЕНТР СОЦИАЛЬНЫХ ИССЛЕДОВАНИЙ (ЦСИ), АМЕРИКАНСКИЙ УНИВЕРСИТЕТ В ЦЕНТРАЛЬНОЙ АЗИИ
Центр социальных исследований (ЦСИ) при Американском университете в Центральной Азии (www.src.auca.kg)
представляет ПРЕЗЕНТАЦИЮ КНИГИ:
«Институционализация неправительственных организаций в Кыргызстане в 1991-2004гг.»
Выступающий: Д-р Сайрагул МАТИКЕЕВА, кандидат политических наук, ст. преподаватель МУК (Кыргызстан)
Время: 16:30, 26 января 2010г.
Место: главный корпус АУЦА, комната 232
Язык: русский (перевод на английский язык будeт обеспечен только при получении предварительной заявки)
Резюме: Данная монография является первой попыткой политологического анализа сущности и институционализации неправительственных организаций (далее - НПО) в постсоветском пространстве. Она посвящена некоторым вопросам теории гражданского общества, в частности неправительственных организаций, политико–социальным условиям возникновения и деятельности НПО в Кыргызстане и анализу их деятельности, освещению их проблем и достижений. Эмпирическое исследование автора подкрепляются данными экспертного опроса по деятельности, проблемам и перспективам развития НПО в Кыргызстане.
Основу данной монографии составила диссертация на соискание ученой степени кандидата политических наук на тему: «Роль неправительственных организаций в условиях становления гражданского общества в Кыргызстане», которая была защищена автором в январе 2005г.
Биография: Матикеева Сайрагул является кандидатом политических наук (2005), работает ст. преподавателем в Международном университете Кыргызстана (МУК, Бишкек). Выпускница Программы повышения квалификации преподавателей вузов (JFDP) Государственного департамента США (Университет Канзас, Лауренс и Университет Северной Каролины, Чапел–Хилл, США, (2007–2008)), Специальной программы Центрального Европейского университета (SEP CEU, Будапешт, Венгрия, 2009–2010гг.). Является автором более 20 научных статей, в том числе опубликованных на английском языке в зарубежных изданиях, ряда учебных пособий («Международный переговорный процесс», 2007; «Азы научного исследования, 2007») и научно–методических работ. Постоянный член ISA – Международной ассоциации исследования международных отношений.
Как зарегистрироваться: просим отправить сообщение на эл. почту pss@mail.auca.kg с указанием имени и организации.
BOOK PRESENTATION: “INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS IN KYRGYZSTAN DURING 1991-2004”, THE SOCIAL RESEARCH CENTER (SRC) AT AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ASIA
The Social Research Center (SRC) at American University of Central Asia (www.src.auca.kg) is organizing:
BOOK PRESENTATION: “Institutionalization of Non-Governmental Organizations in Kyrgyzstan during 1991-2004”
Presenter: Dr. Sairagul Matikeeva, Kandidat Nauk in Political Science, Senior Lecturer,
International University of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek
Time: 4:30pm, January 26, 2010
Venue: 232, AUCA (main building)
Language: Russian (interpretation into English will be provided only if requested in advance)
Synopsis: This study is the first attempt to analyze the nature and institutionalization of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the post-Soviet space. It is devoted to certain issues of civil society theory and features socio-political environment of NGOs’ evolvement and development in Kyrgyzstan. It also depicts trends of their development, highlights their challenges and achievements. This empirical study is supported by data collected through interviews of experts regarding activities, obstacles and development prospects of NGOs in Kyrgyzstan.
The book is largely based on Kandidat Nauk dissertation entitled, The NGOs’ Role in the Time of Civil Society Evolvement in Kyrgyzstan, which was defended in January 2005.
Bio: Dr. Sairagul Matikeeva is Kandidat Nauk in Political Science (2005). She is a Senior Lecturer at International University of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. She is a 2007-2008 Fellow of Junior Fellowship Development Program (University of Kansas, Lawrence and University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill) funded by the US State Department and 2009-2010 Fellow of Special and Extension Program of the Central European University, Budapest, Hungary. Dr. Matikeeva is an author of more than 20 articles, including those published in international journals in English, several textbooks (e.g.: “International Dialogue Process”, 2007, “Research Principles”, 2007) and many manuals. She is a permanent member of International Studies Association.
How to register: Please send RSVP to pss@mail.auca.kg with your name and affiliation.
2. AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ASIA OPEN HOUSE DAY, JANUARY 23, 2010
AUCA invites applicants and their parents to the Open House Day on Saturday, January 23, 2010. The event will be held from 12.00 to 16.30.
We will tell you why to choose our university, how to enter or transfer to AUCA, what types of financial support are available and what academic programs AUCA offers. All guests will have an opportunity to meet with the teachers, students and representatives of AUCA.
OPEN HOUSE DAY SCHEDULE
Saturday, January 23, 2010 12:00 to 16:00
PROGRAM
Academic programs, key offices and students clubs and organizations will be represented in the lobby and on the second floor of the main building from 12:00 until 16:00
12:00 - 12:20 Opening
· Conference hall (2nd floor) and room 403 (4th floor)
· Welcome from the President and Vice President for Academic Affairs
· Admission process 2010-11 in brief
· Financial aid opportunities
· Open House day program in brief
12:30 - 16:00 Concurrent Presentations (Conference hall (2nd floor)
12:30 Business Administration
13:00 Economics
13:30 Internаtional and Comparative Politics
14:00 Software Engineering
14:30 Business Administration
15:00 Economics
15:30 Internаtional and Comparative Politics
АМЕРИКАНСКИЙ УНИВЕРСИТЕТ В ЦЕНТРАЛЬНОЙ АЗИИ ПРИГЛАШАЕТ АБИТУРИЕНТОВ И ИХ РОДИТЕЛЕЙ НА: ДЕНЬ ОТКРЫТЫХ ДВЕРЕЙ
в субботу 23 января 12:00 - 16:30 ч
Вы сможете узнать:
· Почему стоит поступать в АУЦА
· Как поступить или перевестись в АУЦА
· Какие виды финансовой поддержки мы предоставляем
· Что предлагают наши академические программы
а также
· Пообщаться с преподавателями, студентами и представителями администрации университета
· Посмотреть концерт с участием наших студентов
За дополнительной информацией обращаться в
Офис по приему студентов, ул. Абдымомунова 205, каб. 111
Бишкек, Кыргызская Республика
e-mail: admissions@mail.auca.kg
телефон для справок: +996 312 66-10-89 www.auca.kg/ru
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VACANCIES / ВАКАНСИИ:
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1. POLITICAL PARTY PROGRAM OFFICER POSITION, KYRGYZSTAN OFFICE, NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (NDI)
The Kyrgyzstan office of the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) is seeking a program officer to work on its ongoing Political Party Program. The successful candidate will have:
· A broad knowledge of the current political situation in Kyrgyzstan
· Familiarity with Kyrgyz political parties
· The ability to analyze and prepare commentary on politics in Kyrgyzstan
· Written and spoken fluency in Kyrgyz, Russian, and English
· Oral and written interpretation skills in all three languages
· A commitment to democratic values and development
· The ability to treat all political parties neutrally
· Political or campaign experience
· Good logistical and organizational ability
· The ability to travel within Kyrgyzstan when needed
· Training ability and experience
Interested candidates should send a detailed curriculum vitae and brief cover letter in English to the following e-mail address: ndikg@elcat.kg
2. POLITICAL PARTY PROGRAM TRAINER POSITION, KYRGYZSTAN OFFICE, NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (NDI)
The Kyrgyzstan office of the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) is seeking a political party trainer to work on its ongoing Political Party Program. The successful candidate will have:
· Significant training experience
· A broad knowledge of the current political situation in Kyrgyzstan
· Campaign or political party experience
· Familiarity with Kyrgyz political parties
· The ability to treat all political parties neutrally
· The ability to analyze and prepare commentary on politics in Kyrgyzstan
· Written and spoken fluency in Kyrgyz, Russian, and English
· A commitment to democratic values and development
· Prior experience with an international organization
· Good logistical and organizational ability
· The ability to travel within Kyrgyzstan when needed
· The ability to interpret and translate as needed
Interested candidates should send a detailed curriculum vitae and brief cover letter in English to the following e-mail address: ndikg@elcat.kg
3. RESEARCH MANAGER JOB VACANCY, POPULATION SERVICES INTERNATIONAL/CENTRAL ASIA
Title: Research Manager
Department: Research Department, Population Services International
Reporting To: PSI Country Representative
Scope of Position
This position will be responsible for managing and overseeing all research (qualitative and quantitative) conducted by PSI.
Background
Population Services International (PSI), a non-profit organization incorporated in 1970, combines entrepreneurial spirit with social mission to encourage healthy behavior worldwide. Through its health social marketing programs in 65 countries, PSI distributes affordable, accessible, and attractive health products. PSI raises awareness of health problems and generates demand for the health products it provides through innovative and culturally sensitive communications. PSI’s primary interventions concern: family planning, HIV/STI prevention, diarrheal disease, malaria, micro-nutrient deficiencies, and waterborne illnesses.
In Central Asia, PSI as a Prime Recipient of USAID funded project implements the Health Outreach Program in four countries of the region. The Health Outreach Program provides technical assistance, training and direct outreach services to increase access to quality HIV prevention and tuberculosis (TB) prevention and treatment interventions among most at-risk populations (MARPs).
Key program goals are: Reduction in risk behaviors associated with HIV transmission; Increased use of evidence-based HIV prevention and TB treatment services by MARPs; Improved TB case detection among selected MARPs; and Improved adherence to and decreased default rate from TB treatment among MARPs.
The Research Manager is a key member of PSI Central Asia’s senior management team. S/he is responsible for all quantitative and qualitative research conducted. S/he will work closely with other members of the senior management team to ensure:
· Coverage and quality of coverage data is collected and used to drive behavior change strategies and monitor effectiveness of the selected activities.
· The PSI Perform Framework is used to conduct baseline and follow-up research with most-at risk populations and is understood by programmatic staff.
· The TRaC (Tracking Results Continuously) survey format is used to collect BCC baseline data and measure change within areas of program implementation.
· That dashboard tables from the TRaC survey are developed.
· That qualitative research (focus group discussion and key informant interviews) is conducted where required.
Key Responsibilities
· Provide direction in the planning and implementation of all research related activities.
· Supervise and provide guidance for quantitative research studies aimed at understanding HIV risk behavior among target populations. This will include follow-up studies to monitor project indicators and project evaluation. Oversight will include leading the development of research designs, sampling strategies and data analysis.
· Oversee qualitative research.
· Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of log frame indicators: develop project indicators and review performance against indicators.
· Coordinate and liaise with PSI program managers to ensure their monitoring and evaluation needs are met.
· Assist in the development of final reports.
· Present research results to PSI program managers and assist in the utilization of research to make programmatic decisions.
· Disseminate findings to stakeholders, as appropriate.
· Develop and monitor spending against annual research budget.
· Provide monthly programmatic reports to the Country Representative and contribute to quarterly, bi-annual and annual reports when requested.
· Ensure that PSI/CAR adheres to all research guidelines stipulated by the PSI research ethics boards and/or local IRBs.
· Maintain regular dialogue with PSI’s regional researcher on research plans, activities and reports.
· Maintain links with other research organizations and the international community to ensure PSI/CAR is updated on relevant research.
· Assist with any other tasks assigned by the Country Representative.
Selection Criteria
Essential:
· Previous experience designing, implementing and managing research projects at all stages of the research process (quantitative and qualitative)
· Quantitative data analysis skills
· study design, sampling, and developing research tools skills
· a proven track record of managing multiple concurrent studies’
· Master’s degree in Social studies and research or a related field
· Experience supervising others
· Experience preparing narrative reports
· Good interpersonal skills
· Good presentation skills
· Detail-oriented, responsible person capable of exhibiting initiative
· Experienced computer user particularly with Microsoft Office suite and SPSS software
· Experience of budget management and planning
· Flexible and be able to work under pressure
· Excellent spoken and written English and Russian
Desirable:
· Western Degrees and MPH
· Experience with health sector research or programming
· Host country national
· Familiar with PSI work
Please send your CV to the e-mail address: alisheva@psi.kg
4. 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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