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1) ANNOUNCEMENTS / ОБЪЯВЛЕНИЯ:
1.
THE ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT INNOVATION FUND (AEIF), STATE
DEPARTMENT’S ALUMNI AFFAIRS DIVISION, US
2) VACANCIES / ВАКАНСИИ:
1.
JOB VACANCY: TEFL TECHNICAL TRAINER & LANGUAGE
AND CROSS-CULTURAL FACILITATORS, PEACE CORPS, BISHKEK , KYRGYZSTAN
2.
JOB VACANCY: INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT ON SEED
TECHNOLOGY / VARIETY MAINTENANCE, FAO UN (FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF
THE UNITED NATIONS), BISHKEK ,
KYRGYZSTAN
3.
JOB VACANCY: SENIOR PROGRAM ASSISTANT
FIXED-TERM, WFP UN (WORLD FOOD PROGRAM, UNITED NATIONS), OSH , KYRGYZSTAN
4.
JOB VACANCY: NATIONAL PROGRAMME OFFICER
FIXED-TERM NOA, WFP UN (WORLD FOOD PROGRAM, UNITED NATIONS), OSH , KYRGYZSTAN
5.
JOB VACANCY: HEALTH AND NUTRITION/ WASH OFFICER,
NOB (FIXED-TERM CONTRACT), UNICEF, OSH ,
KYRGYZSTAN
6.
JOB VACANCY: DONOR COORDINATION EXPERT, WFP UN
(WORLD FOOD PROGRAM, UNITED NATIONS), OSH ,
KYRGYZSTAN
7.
ВАКАНСИЯ: СТАРШИЙ СПЕЦИАЛИСТ ПО СОЦИАЛЬНЫМ И
АНАЛИТИЧЕСКИМ ИССЛЕДОВАНИЯМ, ЭЛ ГРУП КОНСАЛТИНГ, БИШКЕК, КЫРГЫЗСТАН. ПОСЛЕДНИЙ
СРОК ПРИЕМА ЗАЯВОК: 4 МАРТА 2012 Г.
8.
ВАКАНСИЯ: СТАРШИЙ СПЕЦИАЛИСТ ПО
ПОИСКУ И ПОДБОРУ ПЕРСОНАЛА, ЭЛ ГРУП КОНСАЛТИНГ, ЭЛ ГРУП КОНСАЛТИНГ, БИШКЕК,
КЫРГЫЗСТАН. ПОСЛЕДНИЙ СРОК ПРИЕМА ЗАЯВОК: 4 МАРТА 2012 Г.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS/ОБЪЯВЛЕНИЯ
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1. THE ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT INNOVATION FUND (AEIF), STATE DEPARTMENT’S
ALUMNI AFFAIRS DIVISION, US
The Alumni Engagement
Innovation Fund (AEIF) offers $1,000,000 to help teams of alumni tackle some of
the world’s most pressing issues.
Administered by the State Department’s Alumni Affairs Division, AEIF
awards up to $25,000 per winning team. All State Alumni are welcome to
participate.
Themes for South and Central Asia Region:
·
Entrepreneurship and Training.
·
Women, Youth and Minorities in the Democratic
Process.
·
Volunteerism and Community Service.
·
Innovative Use of Social Media by Alumni.
3 Steps to Start:
·
Identify the themes for your country or region.
Proposals must be submitted on only one theme.
·
Submit your proposal between February 27, 2012
and March 30, 2012.
·
Form a team by March 30, 2012 of 10 or more
alumni (or current participants) of U.S.
·
Browse proposals by region, theme or keyword.
·
Comment on proposals. Discuss, provide critiques
and suggestions.
·
Revise your proposal and add team members.
Proposals and revisions must be submitted by March 30, 2012.
Timeline
Phase
One/ February 27 - March 30, 2012
·
Submit project
ideas on State Alumni starting February 27.
·
Browse
submitted proposals, contact proposal submitters to join their projects.
·
Discuss
projects, provide critiques or suggestions.
·
Revise
your proposal and add team members. Final revisions are due March 30.
Phase
Two/ April 16 - May 10, 2012
·
Finalist
proposals will be announced on April 16.
·
Finalists will have 2 weeks to refine their
proposals.
·
Alumni
will vote for their favorite proposals May 1 - May 10.
Phase
Three/ By May 16, 2012
·
Winning
teams will be announced!
·
Teams
will have 12 months to complete their projects.
·
Each
project team will maintain a blog about their project.
Eligibility
To submit a
proposal for the AEIF competition, you must:
·
Be a registered and verified member of the
website (alumni.state.gov). State Alumni membership is available to current and
former participants of qualifying U.S.
·
Be a current citizen or resident in a country
where the project will take place, i.e. countries with U.S.
More detailed information for
eligibility criteria and application process can be found at
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VACANCIES / ВАКАНСИИ:
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1.
JOB VACANCY: TEFL
TECHNICAL TRAINER & LANGUAGE AND CROSS-CULTURAL FACILITATORS, PEACE CORPS, BISHKEK , KYRGYZSTAN
The United States Peace Corps seeks
to immediately fill several positions to help conduct a training program for a
new group of Peace Corps Volunteers in the Kyrgyz Republic
·
TEFL Technical Trainer with experience working
in educational institutions and training design.
·
Language and Cross-Cultural Facilitators with
language teaching and cross-cultural experience.
Position
Summary/ Technical and Cultural Facilitator for Teaching English as a Foreign
Language (TCF) works closely with the TEFL Program Managers to design, plan, and
implement the technical component of the community-based Pre-Service Training
(PST) for the Peace Corps Trainees. The TCF works closely together with
Language and Cross-Cultural Facilitators (LCFs) and Peace Corps Volunteers-Trainers
(PCVTs) to help integrate technical and language components. This person will be responsible for the
delivery of classroom lectures, sessions and activities, contacting and
scheduling guest speakers, and designing and supervising practicum and community
activities & technical assignments for the TEFL Project. The TCF will also
be responsible for assisting TEFL Program Managers in developing professional
materials, handouts, and resource books that the Trainees will be able to
utilize at their sites. This is a fulltime, contracted position at the central
PST training site, with every day travel to training villages. The TEFL
Technical and Cultural Facilitator will be required to follow a five-day
workweek. Additional preparation time
and activities in the evenings and on weekends and holidays may be required.
Desired
Qualifications:
University degree in the relevant
field; education institution professor/supervisor experience, international
organization experience, teaching experience, curriculum development
experience; facilitation and training skills; administration and management
experience; experience in supervision and counseling; flexibility and ability
to work within strict time frames; and experience working in education
development settings. Proficiency in the English language. Training experience
with Peace Corps and/or experience with US or international teaching
methodologies highly desired.
Major Duties
and Responsibilities
General:
·
Understands and supports Peace Corps’ goals,
philosophy, and mission in Kyrgyz
Republic
·
Becomes familiar with the overall objectives,
design, and delivery of various PST components.
·
Acts as a fulltime PST staff member; fosters
productive and cooperative working relationships among training staff, Peace
Corps staff and Trainees. Attends all staff meetings.
·
Participates in the Training of Trainers (TOT)
workshop prior to PST and subsequent TOTs during PST.
Technical
Component:
·
Develops solid working and social relationships
with Peace Corps and Host Country Agency personnel working on the TEFL project.
·
Liaises with local community officials, leaders,
and resource persons at the chosen training site to ensure full cooperation and
collaboration. Assists TEFL Program Managers in contacting and communicating
with local schools or technical institutes in the training villages to
participate in technical training activities.
·
Is familiar with the all relevant program
documentation, project plan, prior PST reports, training design guidance, and
Trainee assessment guidance.
·
Assists the TEFL Program Managers in defining
the program’s technical competencies and overall training goals and objectives.
·
In collaboration with the TEFL Program Managers,
develops community activities & technical assignments curricula, including
session plans and measurement criteria and tools for the technical component
that prepare Trainees to work effectively as teachers in the Kyrgyz Republic.
·
Assists TEFL Program Managers to effectively
utilize the CBT model to design a technical training component that promotes
self-directed, experiential learning activities in the training community.
·
With TEFL Program Managers, Language and Cross-Cultural
Facilitators (LCFs) and support from Peace Corps Volunteers-Trainers (PCVTs),
makes full use of community resources and ensures that training activities are
relevant and practical.
·
Designs community activities & technical
assignment curricula that allow the Trainees to collaborate with local schools,
technical institutes, universities and other relative community assets.
·
Serves as a cultural model and “guide” for the
Trainees within the community, showing by example and instruction local norms
of behavior, manners, dress, and customs, and evaluates Trainees in their
cultural competence.
·
Provides on-going informal feedback and advice
to the Trainees regarding cultural adaptation and appropriate behavior.
·
Acts as co-facilitator with TEFL Program Managers,
other trainers and Peace Corps Volunteers-Trainers (PCVTs) in accomplishing community activities &
technical assignments and in meeting technical, cultural and language
objectives.
·
Conducts everyday visits to training villages to
provide and ensure quality on-going training in the technical area.
·
With TEFL Program Managers, identifies and
recruits resource speakers and resource Volunteers, where needed. Documents all
guest speaker sessions (including materials/handouts, as well as an evaluation of
the presentation). Recommends speakers for future use in Peace Corps training
events.
·
Provides the Trainees with specific feedback on
their performance and progress within the technical component on a regular and
timely basis.
·
Collaborates fully with TEFL Program Managers,
Language and Cross-Cultural Facilitators (LCFs), Peace Corps
Volunteers-Trainers (PCVTs) and other PST and PC staff to ensure the
integration of the technical component with other training components and with
the overall goals of the PST.
·
Aids TEFL Program Managers in identifying
technical resources within PST Training Communities and compiles a technical
library for use at the training site.
·
Follows all logistical and administrative
procedures of the PST and adheres to the training budget.
Safety and Security:
·
Is familiar with Peace Corps Safety and Security
policies and procedures as outlined in MS270, specifically those that relate to
Program and Training and Emergency Action Plan.
·
Acts as a Duty Officer periodically during PST
Additional
Duties:
·
Supports the Trainees and serves as a
cross-cultural informant and language coach. Attends language, cross-cultural,
and safety and security activities and participates in all PST events.
·
Is aware of Trainees’ Homestay arrangements and
assists PST staff in liaising and communicating with host families.
·
Participates in regular PST staff meetings to
evaluate progress of the training program and discusses Trainees' morale and
progress within the technical component.
·
Follows all reporting procedures and contributes
to weekly and other regular reports submitted by TEFL Program Managers to the
Training Manager.
·
Aids TEFL Program Managers in keeping accurate
and complete records (hard copy and electronic) of all training materials used
for each training event.
·
Prepares and submits all documents, materials,
handbooks, and reports as required by the Training Manager according to the
established criteria and format.
·
Acts as translator and interpreter for PC and
PST staff as needed.
Position Elements:
·
Supervision Received: Exercises responsibility
and daily tasks within broad guidelines provided by TEFL Program Managers, and
Training Manager. For new, difficult or unusual tasks, supervisor gives
specific directions on objectives and procedures. Supervisor reviews finished
work for accuracy, effectiveness and timeliness.
·
Guidelines: Supervisor instructions and PC
standard forms.
·
Judgment: The TEFL Technical and Cultural
Facilitator must be able to function independently and make constructive
judgments when responding to PC Trainees’ needs and requests and solicits
outside advice and assistance as needed.
·
Authority to Make Commitments: None in the area
of budgeting and contracting.
·
Supervised by: Training Manager, TEFL Program
Managers.
·
Provides support to: Training Manager, TEFL
Program Managers, LCCC, LCFs, PCVTs
·
Evaluated by: Training Manager, TEFL Program
Managers, and PCVTs.
Position
Summary/ The Language and Cross-Cultural Facilitator (LCF) is the primary contact
for the planning, implementation and evaluation of the daily language and
cultural learning activities of Peace Corps Trainees during the Peace Corps
Pre-Service Training (PST). The LCF serves as a cultural information resource
for Trainees, assists with community entry skills and works closely with
Homestay families and other community members. This is a fulltime, contracted
position located in one of the training villages. The LCF will be required to
follow a five and a half day work-week,
and works closely together with a Technical and Cultural Facilitator
(TCF) and Peace Corps Volunteers-Trainers (PCVTs) to fulfill integration of
technical and language components. Additional preparation time and activities
in the evenings and on weekends and holidays may be required.
Desired
Qualifications:
University degree in the relevant
field; education institution professor/supervisor experience, international
organization experience, language teaching experience, curriculum development
experience; facilitation and training skills; experience in supervision and
counseling; flexibility and ability to work within strict time frames; and
experience working in education development settings. Proficiency in the
English language. Training experience with Peace Corps and/or experience with
US or international teaching methodologies highly desired.
Major Duties
and Responsibilities:
General:
·
Understands and supports Peace Corps’ goals,
philosophy, and mission in Kyrgyz
Republic
·
Becomes familiar with the overall objectives,
design, and delivery of various PST components.
·
Acts as a fulltime PST staff member; fosters
productive and cooperative working relationships among training staff, Peace Corps
staff and Trainees. Attends all staff meetings.
·
Participates in the Training of Trainers (TOT)
workshop prior to PST and subsequent TOTs during PST.
·
Lives and works in one of the training villages
throughout PST. Placement of LCFs in specific satellite sites is under the
direction of the Language and Cross-Cultural Coordinator (LCCC) and the
Training Manager (TM).
Technical
support:
·
Responsible for language instruction (both
formal and informal) at the community level, and supervision of on-going community
entry skills.
·
Provides formal instruction in the language
learning of Trainees 6 days per week within the community, following the
guidance provided by the LCCC.
·
Writes or modifies daily language lesson plans
using the Peace Corps lesson planning format under the direction of the
LCC.
·
Assists Trainees in learning (via practice)
about local transportation and communication systems and other survival skills.
·
Serves as a cultural model and “guide” for
Trainees within the community, showing by example and instruction the local
norms of behavior, manners, dress, and customs,and evaluates Trainees on their
cultural competence.
·
Maintains an inventory of necessary training
materials in the community, and reports needs for additional materials in
writing in a timely fashion to the LCCC.
·
Provides on-going informal feedback and advice
to Trainees regarding cultural adaptation and appropriate behavior.
·
Assists in developing evaluation measures and
simulation activities that test proficiency in realistic situations. Conducts
on-going feedback to Trainees regarding all areas of learning within a
community. Provides written evaluation of Trainee progress, both in language
and behavior, to the LCCC, TM, Director of Programming and Training (DPT) and
Program Managers as requested.
·
Submits all lesson plans and language materials
and other documentation to the LCCC and evaluates the success of language
lessons and activities. Documents comments, ideas and suggestions to improve
the future implementation of lessons. (All materials developed are the sole
property of Peace Corps.)
·
During technical community activities &
assignments and other times determined by the Program Managers/TCFs with
support from Peace Corps Volunteers-Trainers (PCVTs), observes Trainee
activities and provides constructive feedback.
·
Works with home stay families to enhance
language learning.
·
Conducts applied (“practice”) integrated with
the technical component language sessions outside of the classroom in and
around the community according to the established plan of self-directed
activities and community activities. (As needed, the LCF will accompany
Trainees as they do assigned tasks to achieve language, cultural and technical
objectives).
·
Serves as the primary liaison between Trainees
and their families, and visits each family (in the community where LCF works)
and checks on the well-being, progress and behavior of the Trainees.
·
Assists Trainees in locating resources within
the community to accomplish community activities & technical assignments
and to meet language, technical and cultural objectives.
·
Meets weekly with the LCCC and other training
staff for briefings on upcoming training topics and to develop new lesson plans
and create new training materials.
·
Provides recommendations and suggestions for
improving the existing language curriculum, community activities &
technical assignments curricula and for the development of supplemental
materials.
Safety and
Security:
·
Is familiar with Peace Corps Safety and Security
policies and procedures as outlined in MS270, specifically those that relate to
the Program and Training and Emergency Action Plan.
·
Serves as a warden and is responsible for
emergency contact with the training staff during weekends on a rotational
basis.
Position
Elements:
·
Supervision Received: Exercises responsibility
and daily tasks within broad guidelines provided by the LCCC. For new,
difficult or unusual tasks, supervisor gives specific directions on objectives
and procedures. Supervisor reviews finished work for accuracy, effectiveness
and timeliness.
·
Guidelines: Supervisor instructions and PC
standard forms.
·
Judgment: The incumbent must be able to function
independently and make constructive judgments when responding to Trainees needs
and requests and to determine and solicit outside advice and assistance as
needed.
·
Supervised by: LCCC, TM and DPT
·
Provides support to: LCCC, TM, TCFs and PCVTs.
·
Evaluated by: LCCC, TM, TCFs and PCVTs.
Necessary
knowledge and skills to be considered for all positions:
·
Relevant university degree
·
Knowledge of adult learning and participatory
teaching methodologies
·
Cross-cultural skills to work with Americans and
residents of local villages where the training will take place
·
Ability to work flexible hours and to live away
from Bishkek
·
Fluent in English, Kyrgyz and Russian
·
Flexible, innovative and a good team worker
Applications and job descriptions are
available at the Peace Corps office.
Submit applications and/or resumes to the Peace Corps office at 304 Chokmorova Street
Applicants from the regions are
welcome. If you don’t have the opportunity to take an application from the
Peace Corps office, you can send your CV by e-mail to ntaliev@peacecorps.gov
For additional information please
call (312) 651232.
2.
JOB VACANCY:
INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT ON SEED TECHNOLOGY / VARIETY MAINTENANCE, FAO UN (FOOD
AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS), BISHKEK , KYRGYZSTAN
Terms of Reference
Under
the overall supervision of the Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia and
the technical supervision of the of the Plant Protection and Production Officer
in SEC, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, the AFAOR in
Kyrgyz Republic and the National Project Coordinator, and in coordination with
other collaborators in the project, the International Consultant, will
undertake two missions for the project and will:
·
Provide support in reviewing the seed sector in Kyrgyz Republic
·
Review and assess the seed production and
processing procedures for priority crops in the Kyrgyz Republic
·
Review and assess the infrastructure facilities
and human resources available to undertake variety maintenance, seed production
and processing of priority crops;
·
Provide technical assistance in calibrating, use
and maintenance of seed cleaning machines;
·
Train the national experts on conducting
demonstration of superior crop varieties and modern seed production and
processing procedures for priority crops;
·
Provide hands-on technical know-how on variety
maintenance, early generation seed production and seed processing and
packaging;
·
Prepare handouts and guidelines for seed
production and processing;
·
Review manuals on seed production developed by
the national project team;
·
Prepare a report of work performed at the end of
each mission;
·
Perform any other duties, which are within the
technical competence of the consultant and required for successful execution of
the project.
Background :
Qualifications:
plant breeder / seed technologist (M.Sc or higher) with at least ten years of
practical experience in cereal breeding and seed production; computer skills
and ability to write technical reports are required. Fluency in English is
essential, Russian desirable.
Contact information:
Application
and FAO Personal History Form (PHF) in English, which adequately reflects
qualifications and experience, as well as letters of recommendation, are to be
sent no later than 17:00 March 12, 2012 to e-mail: FAO-KG@fao.org
The
ADM11ePersonal_History_Form can be downloaded from http://un.org.kg/en/work-with-un/article/84-Vacancy/5253-international-consultant-on-seed-technologyvariety-maintenance
Only
suitable candidates will be invited for an interview.
3.
JOB VACANCY:
SENIOR PROGRAM ASSISTANT FIXED-TERM, WFP UN (WORLD FOOD PROGRAM, UNITED
NATIONS), OSH , KYRGYZSTAN
Location: Osh ,
Kyrgyz Republic
Supervision received: The
Senior Programme Assistant will be directly supervised by the National
Programme Officer and under the general supervision of the Head of Sub-office.
Accountabilities: Within
delegated authority, the Senior Programme Assistant will be responsible for the
following duties:
·
Undertake negotiations for and prepare project
documents with government ministries and other participating agencies;
·
Organize project planning missions, meetings and
briefing sessions to identify and analyze problems and recommend project;
·
Assess project performance including utilization
of resources and achievement of planned targets;
·
Monitor the receipt of necessary shipping,
freight or other documents and notify the appropriate WFP officer of
non-receipt;
·
Monitor the processing time for settling freight
forwarders accounts;
·
Issue letters of guarantee and no-charge
invoices as instructed;
·
Monitor, update and track data related to
project issues, commodity pipelines and financial allotment status reports,
informing the relevant divisions accordingly; ensure accuracy of data related
to the above;
·
Analyze and prepare projections for food
commodities and non-food items to ensure timely call forward and/or local
procurement;
·
Assist in compiling monthly statistics on food
aid and commercial food shipments to the country;
·
Maintain records on programme activities, from
formulation stage through completion, by extracting relevant information from
reports, project committees, budget records and other documentation; make
information available for country briefs, country profiles, and other related
purposes; ensure project cycle deadlines are met;
·
Analyze contract terms and conditions, and
correct any observed discrepancies between contract rates and invoice amounts;
·
Carry out advocacy and information related tasks
for project/programme activities such as making interventions and presentations
in meetings, workshops, seminars, missions, etc;
·
Prepare status and progress reports by providing
information and background material for use in discussions and briefing
sessions;
·
Provide guidance, on-the-job training and
assistance to support staff;
·
Evaluate, develop, recommend procedures.
Participates in discussions on new/revised procedures and practices; interprets
and assesses the impact of changes and makes recommendations on follow up
actions;
·
Perform other related duties as required.
Expected Results:
Well organized, complete
and accurate reports, records and/or data, put together independently with only
general guidance.
Critical Success Factors:
Sound judgment; ability to
extract, interpret, analyse and format data and to resolve operational
problems. Ability to work with minimum of supervision; to supervise and train
support staff; and to work effectively with people of different national and
cultural backgrounds.
Minimum qualifications:
Education:
University degree in one
or more of the following disciplines: economics, agriculture, international
affairs, business administration, social sciences, development studies or a
field relevant to international development assistance.
Experience:
At least five years of
progressively responsible experience, of which at least one year was closely
related to programme functions.
Knowledge:
Training and/or experience
utilizing computers including word processing, spreadsheet and other software
packages.
Language:
Fluency in English,
Russian and Kyrgyz.
More information on Terms
of Reference and P.11 form is available below. All interested candidates must
send their P.11, CV, cover letter in
English and at least 3 references with indication of position title to email
address: wfp.bishkek@wfp.org by 17:00, 9 March 2012.
Applications without P.11
form will not be considered. The form can be downloaded from http://un.org.kg/en/work-with-un/article/84-Vacancy/5241-senior-programme-assistant-g6-re-advertisement
Only suitable candidates
will be invited for interview.
4.
JOB VACANCY:
NATIONAL PROGRAMME OFFICER FIXED-TERM NOA, WFP UN (WORLD FOOD PROGRAM, UNITED
NATIONS), OSH , KYRGYZSTAN
Location: Osh ,
Kyrgyz Republic
Supervision received: The National
Programme Officer will be directly supervised by the Head of Sub-office and
under the general supervision of the Head of Programme and Deputy Country
Director.
Accountabilities: Within delegated
authority, the National Programme Officer will be responsible for the following
duties:
·
Responsible for overall programme management
which includes implementation and monitoring of programmes and activities in
the region;
·
Develop and sustain liaison with key
professionals and NGOs engaged in the field of food security;
·
Oversee preparation and dissemination of timely
analytical and critical reports including proposals for improvements in
operation and the scope of programmes;
·
Assess the need for food in emergency and
refugee/displaced person situations, draw up plans for its timely arrival in
coordination with government and other donors, and monitor the implementation
of these plans;
·
Assist the government in identifying fields of
development where food aid can be usefully employed and give assistance in
planning, formulating, and targeting recipients for new requests for WFP aid;
·
Liaise with project implementing authorities and
undertake visits to view project outputs and beneficiaries, inspect storage
places and points where WFP commodities are received in the country, in order
to ensure that progress is made in the achievement of project objectives;
·
Design and maintain databases of indicators
relating to food security and WFP projects;
·
Provide continuing liaison with bilateral food
aid programmes, with UN agencies and with NGOs providing technical or other
forms of assistance to WFP assisted projects.
·
Advise the government on the handling,
transport, storage and distribution (including marketing of commodities, if
sold) of the commodities supplied by WFP;
·
Assist the government on the maintenance of all
records, accounts and books as stipulated in the Plan of Operations or the
Letter of Understanding and ensure that reports required for WFP are accurate
and provided as scheduled;
·
Prepare periodic reports on the progress of operational
projects and related government plans;
·
Ensure compliance with WFP’s policies, criteria
and procedures with respect to food aid;
·
Assist Regional and Country Directors and
Programme Advisers in all matters related to the delivery of WFP emergency
assistance and bring to the attention of appropriate regional/country staff any
administrative constraints arising from rapidly evolving emergency situations
in the field;
·
Supervise other programme staff; provide
training and technical guidance in their work;
·
Perform other related duties as required.
Expected
Results:
Well prepared analytical work; well
managed projects, programmes and/or operations.
Critical
Success Factors:
Good analytical skills;
resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgement, tact, negotiating skills;
ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing; ability to work in a
team, and establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural
backgrounds. Ability to cope with
situations which may threaten health or safety; flexibility in
accepting work assignments outside
normal desk description. Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of
different national and cultural backgrounds
Education:
University degree in one or more of
the following disciplines: economics, agriculture, international affairs,
business administration, social sciences, development studies or a field
relevant to international development assistance.
Experience:
At least one year of postgraduate
professional experience in commerce, development, administration or food aid
support.
Knowledge:
Training and/or experience utilising
computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and other standard WFP
software packages and systems. General knowledge of UN system policies, rules,
regulations and procedures governing administration.
Language:
Fluency in English, Russian and
Kyrgyz.
More information on Terms of
Reference and P.11 form is available below. All interested candidates must send
their P.11, CV, cover letter in English
and at least 3 references with indication of position title to email address: wfp.bishkek@wfp.org by 17:00, 9 March
2012.
Applications without P.11 form will
not be considered. The form can be downloaded from http://un.org.kg/en/work-with-un/article/84-Vacancy/5240-national-programme-officer-noa-re-advertisement
Only suitable candidates will be
invited for interview.
5.
JOB VACANCY:
HEALTH AND NUTRITION/ WASH OFFICER, NOB (FIXED-TERM CONTRACT), UNICEF, OSH , KYRGYZSTAN
Terms of Reference
Under
the general supervision of Programme Specialist, provides professional
technical assistance and support for programme/project design, planning,
implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and administration of programme/project
activities in the area of Health and Nutrition/ WASH, including data analysis,
progress reporting, knowledge networking and capacity building, in support of
achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with Health &
Nutrition programme goals and strategy.
The duties and
responsibilities of the posts include:
·
Assists the preparation and periodic update of
the Situation Analysis by compiling Health & Nutrition and WASH data,
analysing and evaluating relevant information and providing the technical input
in a timely and accurate manner.
·
Provides technical assistance in the integration
of the Health & Nutrition programme with other sectors in collaboration
with other UNICEF sectors, particularly Health, Nutrition, C4D, HIV/AIDS. WASH,
and programme communication.
·
Assists in the development of the sectoral work
plan and technical decisions as well as for administration, implementation and
monitoring of sectoral project activities.
·
Provides timely implementation follow-up,
including monitoring UNICEF inputs, local conditions and resources, flow of
supply and non-supply assistance, and project status to build on project
efficiency and effectiveness.
·
Participates in the field visits to UNICEF
project sites for monitoring project activities and local conditions, and
follows up with local government counterparts and other partners on project
implementation. Assists in identifying necessary action for
programme adjustments, acceleration, improvement and sustainability.
·
Coordinating with Operations and Supply staff on
supply and non-supply assistance activities, ensures UNICEF and Government
partner accountability.
·
In consultation with monitoring and evaluation
colleagues, conducts accurate and timely monitoring and data collection, and
supports an integrated monitoring system.
·
Assists in the implementation of emergency
preparedness plan relating to Health & Nutrition and WASH.
Background
The
successful candidate shall have:
·
University degree in Public Health and
Nutrition, Water Sanitation or other relevant disciplines;
·
Two years of professional work experience in
planning, programming, implementation monitoring and evaluation of health
programmes. Professional work experience in a programme management
function or a technical expert capacity in child survival & health care;
·
Background/familiarity with Emergency, WASH
interventions;
·
English proficiency, knowledge of local
languages of the duty station;
·
Methodology of programme/project management;
·
Knowledge of global health issues, specifically
relating to children and women, and the current trends, methods and approaches;
·
Essential technical knowledge of theories,
principles and methods in one or more of the following areas: Communication for
behavior change, WASH in schools, rural water supply projects implementation,
planning, evaluation, appropriate water supply and quality technology i.e.:
community based water supply, controlling water borne related diseases.
Contact information
If
you have experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active
and lasting contribution to build a better world for children and match the
profile outlined, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, and a duly
completed United Nations Personal History form, indicating vacancy notice
(VN-KIRA/2012/01) reference number to the address below by 18:00, 09 March
2012:
UNICEF,
160 Chui Avenue Kyrgyz
Republic
OR
UNICEF
Osh Zone Office, 74 Lenina street Osh , Kyrgyz
Republic
The
documents should be submitted in a closed envelope marked: Application for the
UNICEF post “Health & Nutrition/ WASH Officer to be based in Osh
United
Nations Personal History form can be downloaded from http://un.org.kg/en/work-with-un/article/84-Vacancy/5254-health-and-nutrition-wash-officer-nob-fixed-term-contract-to-be-based-in-osh
6.
DONOR
COORDINATION EXPERT, WFP UN (WORLD FOOD PROGRAM, UNITED NATIONS), Bishkek , KYRGYZSTAN
Terms of
Reference
FAO is currently working on
development of its own resource mobilization strategy in light of the on-going
corporate efforts on resource mobilization and better programming. In addition,
FAO through the Country Programme Framework (CPF) has a leading role in
coordinating donor’s activities and implementation in Kyrgyzstan
This project shall support the
formation of an Agriculture Donor Technical Secretariat (DTS), led by FAO in
close cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture and Amelioration,
international development agencies and donors organizations operating in the
country. The DTS shall make sure that the administrative and technical capacity
focus on coordination and avoid overlaps in projects and programmes in a
strategic and a forward looking approach will be in place in the country.
Under the overall supervision of the
Sub regional Coordinator – SEC and the direct supervision of the FAOR Assistant
and within the CPF, the consultant will assist and work closely with donor
community on behalf of the DTS. In broad terms, the consultant will be
responsible for enhancing coordination and harmonization among donors. In
particular:
·
Be responsible for the management and
coordination of the day-to-day activities of the DTS;
·
In close cooperation with the FAO Office,
organize regular meetings with donors and Government officials;
·
Keep minutes and follow-up in all required
actions;
·
Assist the donors in reviewing and implementing
the CPF by defining and addressing a range of predefined and ad hoc
implementation-related issues;
·
Update regularly the ADAM for Kyrgyzstan
·
Understanding and analyse key constraints
related to the implementation of the CPF;
·
Support in the management of the policy dialogue
between donors and government relevant for the CPF;
·
Liaise with government and donors to facilitate
the establishment, refinement and/or operation of appropriate structures and
processes for the effective and efficient implementation of the CPF;
·
Support in the design, implementation and
coordination of program-related capacity building initiatives for Government
staff;
·
Perform other related duties and activities upon
instructions from the Sub Regional Coordinator and FAOR Assistant.
Background
Expected Outputs:
·
DTS managed and coordinated;
·
Meetings between donors and Government organized
and appropriate follow-up actions taken;
·
ADAM regularly updated;
·
Development of the CPF regularly updated and
regular information provided to donors and Government;
·
Consultancy report within 2 weeks after the assignment ends.
Academic
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in development
studies or a related field
Minimum 3 years of working experience
with international donors. Experience in agriculture and ARD development area
would be an advantage.
Technical Competencies and location
It is expected that the consultant
has proper attitude and communication skills. Good knowledge of written and
spoken English is essential.
Excellent computer skills and good
knowledge of databases (access, excel, etc.).
The consultant will be based in the
Ministry of Agriculture and Amelioration of Kyrgyzstan and/or in the FAO Office
in Bishkek and travel as required.
Contact
information
Application and FAO Personal History
Form (PHF) in English, which adequately reflects qualifications and experience,
as well as at least three letters of recommendation, are to be sent no later
than 17:00 March 9, 2012 to e-mail: FAO-KG@fao.org
The FAO Personal History Form can be
downloaded from http://un.org.kg/en/work-with-un/article/84-Vacancy/5237-donor-coordination-expert
Only suitable candidates will be
invited for an interview.
7. ВАКАНСИЯ: СТАРШИЙ СПЕЦИАЛИСТ ПО
СОЦИАЛЬНЫМ И АНАЛИТИЧЕСКИМ ИССЛЕДОВАНИЯМ, ЭЛ ГРУП КОНСАЛТИНГ, БИШКЕК,
КЫРГЫЗСТАН. ПОСЛЕДНИЙ СРОК ПРИЕМА ЗАЯВОК: 4 МАРТА 2012 Г.
Старший специалист по социальным и
аналитическим исследованиям, Эл Груп Консалтинг
Основные обязанности:
·
Реализация проектов Компании: анализ
потребностей Клиентов, поиск и анализ информации, разработка методологии,
подготовка отчетов и т.д.;
·
Координация работы экспертов, участвующих в
проектах Компании;
·
Работа с клиентами Компании, участие в
переговорах, а также прямые продажи в рамках направления;
·
Взаимодействие с партнерами Компании
(средства массовой информации, общественные объединения, ассоциации);
·
Развитие, продвижение услуг/продуктов
Компании в рамках направления, посредством проведения исследований, участия в
мероприятиях и тендерах, работы с сайтом;
·
Развитие направления в рамках Компании.
·
Образование, опыт и профессиональные навыки:
·
Высшее образование в области эконометрики или
социологии является преимуществом;
·
Опыт работы по профилю не менее 3-х лет, а
также опыт успешной реализации проектов обязателен;
·
Знание специфики и опыт проведения
качественных и/или количественных исследований;
·
Знание SPSS и/или других статистических
программ по обработке и анализу информации;
·
Умение и
опыт самостоятельной работы с Клиентами и координации (управления)
Проектов - приветствуется;
·
Развитые аналитические навыки;
·
Отличное знание пакета офисных программ;
·
Свободное владение русским и английским
языком;
·
Инициативность, желание профессионального и
личностного роста;
·
Энергичность, целеустремленность и мотивация
к достижению успеха;
·
Высокая степень ответственности,
внимательность к деталям.
Заинтересованные кандидаты могут
отправить резюме на адрес cv@el-group.com с
пометкой «Исследования» до 4 марта 2012 г.
8.
ВАКАНСИЯ: СТАРШИЙ СПЕЦИАЛИСТ ПО ПОИСКУ И ПОДБОРУ
ПЕРСОНАЛА, ЭЛ ГРУП КОНСАЛТИНГ, ЭЛ ГРУП КОНСАЛТИНГ, БИШКЕК, КЫРГЫЗСТАН.
ПОСЛЕДНИЙ СРОК ПРИЕМА ЗАЯВОК: 4 МАРТА 2012 Г.
Старший
специалист по поиску и подбору персонала, Эл Груп Консалтинг
Основные
обязанности:
·
Координация проектов по направлению Поиск и
Подбор, с привлечением младшего персонала и консультантов в случае
необходимости.
·
Самостоятельная реализация проектов Компании
по направлению Поиск и Подбор персонала;
·
Участие в продвижении услуг направления и
формировании положительного имиджа Компании на рынке;
·
Активное участие и содействие в реализации
проектов Компании по различным направлениям;
·
Образование, опыт и профессиональные навыки:
·
Высшее профессиональное образование,
преимущественно в области экономики, психологии и/или гуманитарных наук;
·
Опыт работы в области клиентской поддержки не
менее 1 года;
·
Совокупный опыт работы не менее 2-х лет;
·
Навыки ведения деловой переписки, подготовки
презентаций, сбора и анализа информации;
·
Владение английским языком является
преимуществом;
·
Развитые коммуникативные навыки;
·
Высокая работоспособность и ориентированность
на результат;
·
Умение ставить цели и находить оптимальные и
успешные решения в сжатые сроки;
·
Высокая степень инициативности,
ответственности;
·
Умение работать в команде и самостоятельно.
Заинтересованные
кандидаты могут отправить резюме на адрес cv@el-group.com
с пометкой «рекрутинг» до 4 марта 2012 г.
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