Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Issue 399



Предлагаем Вам 399-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.

У этого сообщения нет приложений, поэтому из соображений безопасности не открывайте возможных прикрепленных  файлов. Для Вашего удобства, теперь выпуски электронной рассылки размещаются в формате word по адресу http://www.irex.kg/en/alumni/newsletter.html и http://www.facebook.com/IREXKyrgyzstan. Если Вы желаете распространить какую-либо информацию по данной рассылке, пожалуйста, отправьте соответствующее сообщение на адрес alumnilistserv@irex.kg не позднее 13:00 каждую среду.

Сообщения, отправленные напрямую на электронный адрес рассылки, блокируются.

Сегодня 25 апреля 2012 г. В этом выпуске:

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1) ANNOUNCEMENTS/ ОБЪЯВЛЕНИЯ:

1.       ОБЪЯВЛЕНИЕ: ФОТОВЫСТАВКА «ПАРАЛЛЕЛЬ» ПОСВЯЩЕННАЯ ПОДДЕРЖКЕ РЕФОРМЫ ПЕНИТЕНЦИАРНОЙ СИСТЕМЫ В КЫРГЫЗСКОЙ РЕСПУБЛИКЕ, АМЕРИКАНСКИЙ УНИВЕРСИТЕТ ЦЕНТРАЛЬНОЙ АЗИИ, БИШКЕК, 26 АПРЕЛЯ, 12:00      
2.       ОБЪЯВЛЕНИЕ: ДЕТСКАЯ АКАДЕМИЯ РОСТА,  ЦЕНТР ДОПОЛНИТЕЛЬНОГО ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ АМЕРИКАНСКОГО УНИВЕРСИТЕТА ЦЕНТРАЛЬНОЙ АЗИИ (АУЦА), БИШКЕК, 28 АПРЕЛЯ 2012, 10:00 - 13:00

2) VACANCIES / ВАКАНСИИ:

1.       VACANCY: UN WOMEN OPERATIONS MANAGER, BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN, DEADLINE: MAY 6, 2012  

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ANNOUNCEMENTS/ ОБЪЯВЛЕНИЯ:
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1.       ОБЪЯВЛЕНИЕ: ФОТОВЫСТАВКА «ПАРАЛЛЕЛЬ» ПОСВЯЩЕННАЯ ПОДДЕРЖКЕ РЕФОРМЫ ПЕНИТЕНЦИАРНОЙ СИСТЕМЫ В КЫРГЫЗСКОЙ РЕСПУБЛИКЕ, АМЕРИКАНСКИЙ УНИВЕРСИТЕТ ЦЕНТРАЛЬНОЙ АЗИИ, БИШКЕК, 26 АПРЕЛЯ, 12:00

БИШКЕК, 26 апреля. 26 апреля, в 12:00, в Американском Университете Центральной Азии пройдет фотовыставка «Параллель» посвященная поддержке реформы пенитенциарной системы в КР.

Выставка была организована на базе проекта Управления ООН по наркотикам и преступности “Поддержка тюремной реформы в Кыргызской Республике” и впервые была показана в Вене 24-25 Апреля, 2012. Выставку посетило более 800 человек  из 111 стран и 38 НПО.

Три фотографа - Алессандро Скотти, член Международной Ассоциации фотографов и бывший посол доброй воли Управления ООН по наркотикам и преступности (Италия), Алимжан Джоробаев (Кыргызстан) и Максим Шубович (Кыргызстан) представят свои работы. Посетители выставки получат представление о повседневной жизни заключенных, а также тюремного персонала в учреждениях пенитенциарной системы Кыргызстана. В 2011 году эти три фотографа посетили большинство тюрем в различных областях Кыргызстана и сделали более 600 снимков. Совместная комиссия, состоящая из представителей тюремной службы Кыргызстана, и сотрудники проекта выбрали 42 фотографии, которые будут представлены на выставке.

Главной целью данного проекта является укрепление верховенства права путем поддержки дальнейшего реформирования пенитенциарной службы. Проект состоит из взаимодополняющих основных компонентов, которые включают реформы правовой / нормативной базы  пенитенциарной системы, создание управленческого потенциала пенитенциарных учреждений, улучшение санитарных условий в тюрьмах, развитие пенитенциарной политики для создания деятельности, приносящей доход заключенным.

За более детальной информацией обращаться к Вере Ткаченко, менеджеру проекта.
+996 312 32 17 32, 0555787912, vera.tkachenko@unodc.org
               
2.       ОБЪЯВЛЕНИЕ: ДЕТСКАЯ АКАДЕМИЯ РОСТА,  ЦЕНТР ДОПОЛНИТЕЛЬНОГО ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ АМЕРИКАНСКОГО УНИВЕРСИТЕТА ЦЕНТРАЛЬНОЙ АЗИИ (АУЦА), БИШКЕК, 28 АПРЕЛЯ 2012, 10:00 - 13:00

Центр дополнительного образования АУЦА
Приглашает всех желающих на День открытых дверей  новых программ для школьников 10-15 лет
Детская Академия Роста

28 апреля 2012 г. с 10:00 - 13:00 часов.
в программе: презентация программ, мастер-классы, бонусная лотерея

Место проведения: АУЦА

вход свободный

Центр дополнительного образования
Американский Университет в Центральной Азии
ул. Абдымомунова, 205
г. Бишкеке, Кыргызстан 720040

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VACANCIES / ВАКАНСИИ:
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1.       VACANCY: UN WOMEN OPERATIONS MANAGER, BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN, DEADLINE: MAY 6, 2012

Position:                                       UN WOMEN OPERATIONS MANAGER
Location:                                      Bishkek, KYRGYZSTAN
Application Deadline:               06-May-12
Type of Contract:                       FTA Local
Post Level:                                   NO-C
Languages Required:               English, Russian 
Starting Date:                             27-May-2012 ((date when the selected candidate is expected to start)
Duration of Initial Contract:     1 year (renewable)
Expected Duration of
Assignment:                               1 year (renewable)

Background

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women's rights at the centre of all its efforts, the UN Women will lead and coordinate United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It will provide strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States' priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.

Under the guidance of the UN Women Representative to Kyrgyzstan, the Operations Manager acts as an advisor to Senior Management on all aspects of Country Office (CO) management and operations. This includes strategic financial and human resources management, efficient procurement and logistical services, ICT and common services consistent with UN/UN Women rules and regulations. The main role is to lead operations, ensuring smooth functioning of the CO/programmes/ projects operations, consistent service delivery and constant evaluation and readjustment of operations to take into account changes in the operating environment as and when needed.

The Operations Manager leads and guides the CO Operations Team and fosters collaboration within the team, with programme staff and with other UN Agencies with a client-oriented approach. The Operations Manager works in close collaboration with programme and project teams in the CO and EECA SRO, operations staff in other UN Agencies, UN Women HQs staff and Government officials to successfully deliver operations services.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:

·          Ensuring strategic direction of operations;
·          Financial resources management and supervision of the Finance team;
·          Human resources management and supervision of the HR team;
·          Efficient procurement and logistical services and supervision of the Procurement team;
·          Information and communication management and supervision of ICT team;
·          Common services organization and management, establishment of partnerships with other UN Agencies;
·          Focal Point for security issues.

As a member of the CO management team, ensures the strategic direction of operations focusing on achievement of the following results:

·          Full compliance of operations with UN/UN Women rules, regulations and policies, implementation of corporate operational strategies, establishment of management targets (BSC) and monitoring of achievement of results;
·          Establishment of collaborative arrangements with potential partners, a Client Relationship Management System for resource mobilization purposes and appropriate operational partnership arrangements;
·          CO business processes mapping and establishment of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in Finance, Human Resources Management, Procurement, Logistical and ICT services;
·          Constant monitoring and analysis of the operating environment, timely readjustment of operations, advice on legal considerations and risk assessment;
·          Knowledge building and sharing with regards to management and operations in the CO, organization of operations staff training, synthesis of lessons learnt/best practices, and sound contribution to UN knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Ensures effective and accurate financial resources management and supervision of the Finance team focusing on achievement of the following results:

·          Proper planning, expenditure tracking and audit of financial resources, including extra-budgetary income in accordance with UN Women rules and regulations;
·          Performance of Manager Level 1 role in Atlas for voucher and treasury transaction approval;
·          Organization and oversight of CO cash management processes, including liquidity management, recommendation of imprest level, risk assessment, timely accounting and reconciliation of all transactions, security for cash assets on site;
·          Monitoring of financial exception reports for unusual activities, transactions and investigation of anomalies or unusual transactions. Provision of information to supervisors and other UN Women staff at HQ of the results of the investigation when satisfactory answers are not obtained.

Ensures strategic human resources management and supervision of the HR team focusing on achievement of the following results:

·          CO compliance with corporate human resources policies and strategies;
·          Optimal staffing of the office and projects;
·          Oversight of recruitment processes in accordance with UN Women rules and regulations, appropriate use of different contractual modalities, contracts management;
·          Establishment and maintenance of the proper performance management and staff development systems;
·          Implementation of the Universal Access strategy on learning ensuring access of the staff to role appropriate learning activities.

Ensures provision of efficient procurement and logistical services and supervision of the Procurement team  focusing on achievement of the following results:

·          CO compliance with corporate rules and regulations in the field and elaboration of the CO  procurement strategies including sourcing strategy, supplier selection and evaluation, quality management, customer relationship management, e-procurement promotion and introduction, performance measurement;
·          Elaboration of the CO contract strategy including tendering processes and evaluation, managing the contract and contractor, legal implications. Oversight of procurement processes and logistical services in accordance with UN Women rules and regulations, OM acting as Manager Level 1 in Atlas for Purchase orders approvals;
·          Proper management of UN Women assets, facilities and logistical services.

Ensures forward-looking information and communication management and supervision of ICT team focusing on achievement of the following results:

·          Use of Atlas functionality for improved business results and improved client services;
·          Identification of opportunities and ways of converting business processes into web-based systems to address the issues of efficiency and full accountability;
·          Maintenance of a secure, reliable infrastructure environment for ICT and adequate planning for disasters and recoveries;
·          Identification and promotion of different systems and applications for optimal content management, knowledge sharing, information provision and learning including e-registry, web-based office management system, etc.

Ensures proper common services organization and management, establishment of partnerships with other UN Agencies focusing on achievement of the following results:

·          Ensure integrated activities on common services and implementation of the UN reform.

Serving as a focal point for Security Issues focusing on achievement of the following results:

·          Acts as security focal point or back up security focal point;
·          Familiarizes with local UN/UNDP security plans;
·          Supports senior management in meeting MOSS compliance requirements;
·          Liaises with HQ-based Security Adviser or his/her designated staff member on all security matters;
·          Ensures that personnel request appropriate security clearance for travel;
·          Ensures that CO personnel and UN Women visitors are briefed on security.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

·          Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN's values and ethical standards;
·          Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN Women;
·          Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
·          Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning

·          Promotes knowledge management in UN Women and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example;
·          Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.
·          Development and Operational Effectiveness
·          Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
·          Ability to lead formulation and monitoring of management projects;
·          Solid knowledge in financial resources and human resources management, contract, asset and procurement, information and communication technology, general administration;
·          Ability to lead business processes re-engineering, implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change.

Management and Leadership

·          Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
·          Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
·          Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills;
·          Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
·          Leads teams effectively and shows mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills;
·          Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master's Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics or related field.

Experience:

At least 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services and/or managing staff and operational systems and establishing inter-relationships among international organization and national governments;
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Russian.

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.

All online applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from

Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Please find more information about how to apply for this position by following link http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=29510


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Wednesday, April 18, 2012

East-West Management Institute Job opportunities for proposed Kyrgyzstan Collaborative Governance Program


JOB OPPORTUNITIES WITH AN UPCOMING USAID-FUNDED
PROGRAM IN KYRGYZSTAN
Apply immediately, but not later than April 27, 2012
East-West Management Institute invites applications for a number of positions as part of a proposal for an upcoming five-year USAID-funded Kyrgyzstan Collaborative Governance program that will work to foster effective collaboration between civil society and Government of Kyrgyzstan to deliver services, resulting in a more responsive and accountable government and credible, sustainable civil society. These are long-term positions and offer generous benefits packages. The assignments are expected to start in early September 2012.

DEPUTY CHIEF OF PARTY
Position Summary:
Deputy Chief of Party will assist the Chief of Party with implementing Kyrgyzstan Collaborative Governance Program.

Qualifications Requirements:
        Minimum of 6 years’ direct management experience implementing governance and civil society programs;
        Demonstrated success managing and leading technical and administrative teams for USAID funded projects;
        Advanced degree in Social Sciences, International Development, Law, Economics or related field;
        Technical experience in areas such as civil society, capacity building, governance, civic advocacy and government accountability;
        Organizational wisdom and cultural sensitivity;
        Demonstrated exemplary communication and interpersonal skills;
        Familiarity with USAID's reporting, procurement, and project management policies and procedures;
        Excellent team building and interpersonal skills;
        Excellent oral and written communication skills in Kyrgyz and Russian.
        Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

GOVERNMENT LIASION ADVISOR
Summary of Position
Government Liasion Advisor will serve as facilitator between Government of Kyrgyzstan and local civil society organizations for Kyrgyzstan Collaborative Governance program.

Desired Skills and Qualifications
        Five (5) or more years of work experience in facilitating cooperation between development programs and Government of Kyrgyzstan at the central and local level;
        Good understanding of Government of Kyrgyzstan’s institutions and civil society programs;
        Good understanding of civil society and community development initiatives in Kyrgyzstan;
        Experience with working with international donors, preferably USAID;
        Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
        Ability to work independently without supervision and as a team player;
        Fluent in written and spoken Kyrgyz and Russian and languages;
        Fluent in written and spoken English;
        Advanced degree in Social Science, Law or other related field preferred.
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CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Summary of Position
Capacity Development Manager will work on enhancing the capacity and professionalism of Kyrgyz civil society for Kyrgyzstan Collaborative Governance program. He/she will work with local established and emerging civil society organizations, organizing mobile capacity building events designed to address fundamental skills.

Desired Skills and Qualifications
        Five (5) or more years of work experience working on capacity building with civil society organizations in Kyrgyzstan;
        Good understanding of civil society and community development initiatives in Kyrgyzstan;
        Experience working with international donors, preferably USAID;
        Excellent organizational and management skills;
        Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
        Ability to work independently without supervision and as a team player;
        Fluent in written and spoken Kyrgyz and Russian and languages;
        Fluent in written and spoken English;
        Advanced degree in Social Science, International Development or other related field preferred.
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HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERT
Summary of Position
Higher Education Expert will work on the creation of a university level curriculum which will provide training for professional workforce of civil society of Kyrgyzstan for Kyrgyzstan Collaborative Governance program.

Desired Skills and Qualifications
        Five (5) or more years of work experience working in the field of intersection of education and civil society;
        Experience designing educational curriculum courses for non-governmental sector;
        Experience working with the Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan;
        Good understanding of civil society of Kyrgyzstan;
        Experience working with international donors, preferably USAID;
        Excellent organizational and management skills;
        Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
        Ability to work independently without supervision and as a team player;
        Fluent in written and spoken Kyrgyz and Russian and languages;
        Fluent in written and spoken English;
        Advanced degree in Education, Social Science, or other related field preferred.
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GENDER EXPERT
Summary of Position
Gender Expert will work on mainstreaming gender issues into different activities of the Kyrgyzstan Collaborative Governance program.

Desired Skills and Qualifications
        Minimum five (5) years of experience with mainstreaming gender issues into civil society and other programs;
        Thorough knowledge and understanding of gender issues, including gender equality and women empowerment in Kyrgyzstan;
        Good understanding of civil society of Kyrgyzstan;
        Experience working with international donors, preferably USAID;
        Excellent organizational and management skills;
        Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
        Ability to work independently without supervision and as a team player;
        Fluent in written and spoken Kyrgyz and Russian and languages;
        Fluent in written and spoken English;
        Advanced degree in Social Science, Gender Studies, Human Rights or other related field preferred.
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GRANTS MANAGER
Summary of Position
Grants Manager will manage and monitor administration of sub-grants to local Kyrgyz civil society organizations for Kyrgyzstan Collaborative Governance program.

Desired Skills and Qualifications
        Minimum three (3) years of relevant professional experience administering sub-grants;
        Ability to supervise and provide assistance to sub-grantees;
        Knowledge and understanding of civil society of Kyrgyzstan;
        Experience working with international donors, preferably USAID;
        Excellent organizational and management skills;
        Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
        Ability to work independently without supervision and as a team player;
        Ability to travel extensively;
        Fluent in written and spoken Kyrgyz and Russian and languages;
        Fluent in written and spoken English;
        Advanced degree in Social Science, Management or other related field preferred.
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MONITORING AND EVALUATION EXPERT
Summary of Position
Monitoring and Evaluations Specialist will work on monitoring Kyrgyzstan Collaborative Governance program’s activities and activities of sub-grantees.

Desired Skills and Qualifications
        Minimum three (3) years of experience in design, monitoring and evaluation methodologies; field-based data collection and analysis experience;
        Experience coordinating M&E for civil society projects;
        Knowledge and understanding of civil society of Kyrgyzstan;
        Experience working with international donors, preferably USAID;
        Excellent organizational and management skills;
        Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
        Ability to work independently without supervision and as a team player;
        Fluent in written and spoken Kyrgyz and Russian and languages;
        Fluent in written and spoken English;
        Advanced degree in Sociology, Statistics, Mathematics or other related field.
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FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Summary of Position
Finance and Human Resources Manager will supervise and be responsible for two main areas: 1) project and sub-grants related finances; 2) oversight of human resources issues.

Desired Skills and Qualifications
        Minimum five (5) years of experience in financial management for donor-funded programs, preferably USAID;
        Familiarity with Government of Kyrgyzstan and US Government’s financial management and reporting requirements;
        Excellent organizational and management skills;
        Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
        Ability to work independently without supervision and as a team player;
        Fluent in written and spoken Kyrgyz and Russian and languages;
        Fluent in written and spoken English;
        Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.

To apply: Please send (i) a curriculum vitae, (ii) cover letter, and (iii) contact information for three references to izlencyk@ewmi.org and include “Collaborative Governance - Kyrgyzstan” in the subject line. No phone calls please. EWMI will contact applicants for interviews or to request additional information.

About EWMI: Founded in 1988 as an independent, not-for-profit organization, the East-West Management Institute, Inc. (EWMI), promotes the rule of law, civil society and free market systems globally. EWMI provides training, technical expertise and grants to foster sustainable reforms in government, business and civil society. Working in partnership with grass roots groups, local governments and international organizations, EWMI combines legal, civic and economic initiatives to build just, prosperous and democratic societies.

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