Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Issue 419



Предлагаем Вам 419-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 alumni-kg+owners@irex.org не позднее 13:00 каждую среду.

Сообщения, отправленные напрямую на электронный адрес рассылки, блокируются.

Сегодня 26 сентября 2012 г. В этом выпуске:

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1) ANNOUNCEMENTS/ ОБЪЯВЛЕНИЯ:

1.   THE PARTNERSHIPS FOR ENHANCED ENGAGEMENT IN RESEARCH (PEER) SCIENCE PROGRAM, NATIONAL ACADEMIES, WASHINGTON DC, USA. DEADLINE: DECEMBER 14, 2012
2.    BARCAMP CA KG 2012, ОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНАЯ И СОЦИАЛЬНАЯ КОММУНИКАТИВНАЯ [НЕ]КОНФЕРЕНЦИЯ ДЛЯ СПЕЦИАЛИСТОВ НОВЫХ МЕДИА, 5-7 ОКТЯБРЯ. РЕГИСТРАЦИЯ: ДО 17:00 3 ОКТЯБРЯ 2012 Г.

2) VACANCIES / ВАКАНСИИ:

1.    ВАКАНСИЯ: НАЦИОНАЛЬНЫЙ КООРДИНАТОР ИССЛЕДОВАНИЯ, ПРОГРАММНЫЙ ОФИС УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ООН ПО НАРКОТИКАМ И ПРЕСТУПНОСТИ В КЫРГЫЗСКОЙ РЕСПУБЛИКЕ, БИШКЕК, КЫРГЫЗСТАН. ПОСЛЕДНИЙ СРОК ПРИЕМА ЗАЯВОК: 5 ОКТЯБРЯ 2012 Г. 
2.   VACANCY: PROGRAMME COORDINATOR ON GENDER MAINSTREAMING, UN WOMEN, BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN. DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
3.   VACANCY: PROGRAMME ASSISTANT, INCREASING ACCOUNTABILITY IN FINANCING FOR GENDER EQUALITY PROGRAMME, UN WOMEN, BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN. DEADLINE: OCTOBER 5, 2012
4.   VACANCY: MEDIA OFFICER, AGENCY FOR TECHNICAL COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT (ACTED), OSH, KYRGYZSTAN. DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2012
5.  VACANCY: ASSISTANT PROGRAM COORDINATOR, AMERICAN COUNCILS FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION (ACCELS), BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN. DEADLINE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2012
6.  ВАКАНСИЯ: АДМИНИСТРАТИВНЫЙ АССИСТЕНТ, ФОНД «СОРОС–КЫРГЫЗСТАН», БИШКЕК, КЫРГЫЗСТАН. ПОСЛЕДНИЙ СРОК ПРИЕМА ЗАЯВОК: 5 ОКТЯБРЯ 2012 Г.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS/ ОБЪЯВЛЕНИЯ:
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1.   THE PARTNERSHIPS FOR ENHANCED ENGAGEMENT IN RESEARCH (PEER) SCIENCE PROGRAM, NATIONAL ACADEMIES, WASHINGTON DC. DEADLINE: DECEMBER 14, 2012

Program Background and Objectives

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is exploring new opportunities to use science and technology to meet the world’s development challenges. As part of its science and technology strategy, USAID is supporting various mechanisms to leverage the investments that other U.S. government agencies make in scientific research and training. In this context, USAID, in partnership with the National Science Foundation (NSF), have launched Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER) Science. PEER Science is a competitive grants program that invites scientists in developing countries to apply for funds to support research and capacity-building activities on topics of importance to USAID and conducted in partnership with their NSF-funded collaborators. Areas in which both NSF and USAID have strong mutual interests include, but are not limited to, the following:

·   Food security topics such as agricultural development, fisheries, and plant genomics
· Climate change impacts such as water sustainability, hydrology, ocean acidification, climate process and modeling, and environmental engineering
·   Other development topics including disaster mitigation, biodiversity, water, and renewable energy

Proposals in these topical areas of interest may be submitted by applicants based in any of the 87 PEER Science-eligible countries. The eligible countries can be reviewed at http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/dsc/peerscience/PGA_070201. Additionally, PEER Science invites proposals from applicants in the following specific countries or working on the following topical areas, for which USAID missions and offices have allocated resources to foster science and development goals: Indonesia, Biodiversity Conservation and Clean Energy in the Philippines, Water for the Middle East and North Africa, Biodiversity Research in the Lower Mekong, Maldives Climate Change Adaptation, and Biodiversity Conservation in Brazil.

When writing their proposals, developing country applicants should consider how their proposed research and/or capacity building activities will contribute to USAID’s development objectives. Collaborative projects involving multiple developing countries that explore regional issues related to these development objectives are encouraged. Pending the availability of funds and the receipt of meritorious proposals, the majority of PEER Science funding will be awarded to projects related to the USAID development areas of interest specified above. Applicants are encouraged to consult the list of projects funded in Cycle 1 of PEER Science for examples of the topics and types of projects supported. Proposals focused on basic science topics without clear relevance to USAID development objectives are strongly discouraged. In addition, no health-related research will be supported under PEER Science. Researchers working on health-related topics may wish to explore opportunities offered by the recently announced PEER Health Program.

PEER Science is designed to leverage NSF funds awarded to U.S. researchers with funds from USAID that can be distributed to developing country researchers so that both sides have the resources they need to work together productively. Therefore, research projects proposed under PEER Science must be collaborative in nature and must complement research goals specified in the NSF award, as well as the technical and developmental goals of USAID. Examples of the types of activities that may be funded under PEER Science include education and training; technology dissemination; application and adaptation of new technologies; support for students, postdoctoral associates, and researchers; international travel; communications; equipment, materials, and supplies for developing country institutions; and research networks.

The program will consider a limited number of workshops on innovative or novel areas of research in which NSF-funded projects intersect with USAID’s development interests. These workshops must be designed to help create new research collaborations between U.S. and developing country researchers, so proposals requesting support for workshops must clearly explain how they would lead to sustained research partnerships.

PEER Science is being implemented by the National Academies, which will manage the proposal review process and disburse and monitor grants awarded. Beyond the current program cycle, it is expected that solicitations for PEER Science will be issued at least annually, with details to be posted at http://www.nationalacademies.org/peerscience. For further information, please review the full PEER Science program solicitation. The program staff are available to answer questions at peer@nas.edu or +1-202-334-3345.

PEER Science Program Solicitation and Instructions can be found at http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/dsc/peerscience/PGA_071743

2.    BARCAMP CA KG 2012, ОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНАЯ И СОЦИАЛЬНАЯ КОММУНИКАТИВНАЯ [НЕ] КОНФЕРЕНЦИЯ ДЛЯ СПЕЦИАЛИСТОВ НОВЫХ МЕДИА, 5-7 ОКТЯБРЯ. РЕГИСТРАЦИЯ: ДО 17:00 3 ОКТЯБРЯ 2012 Г.

Мы приглашаем тебя 5-7 октября 2012 года принять участие в крупнейшем IT события года в Кыргызстане – BarCamp CA KG 2012.

BarCamp CA KG 2012 - образовательная и социальная коммуникативная [не]конференция для специалистов Новых Медиа.

Участниками BarCamp CA KG 2012 станут более 600 блоггеров, веб-девелоперов, журналистов, админов, маркетологов и всех, кто интересуется развитием веба в Кыргызстане и мире.

Особенность [не]конференции в том, что ее контент формируется самими участниками в форматах параллельных презентаций, панельных дискуссий, экспертных технических выступлений, а также сопровождается выставкой современных гаджетов и программного обеспечения.

BarCamp CA KG 2012 - это 30 параллельных презентаций от участников [не]конференции, 3 мастер-класса от ряда известных экспертов, панельная дискуссия на остро политическую тему, а также ряд мероприятий в формате Edutainment (GadgetExpo, AndroidOS presentation, Google Tools, etc).

И еще раз, BarCamp CA KG 2012 - это неформальная [не]конференция, участником которой может стать, кого интересует будущее Интернета и веба в Центральной Азии и мире.

Чтобы стать участником, необходимо зарегистрироваться до 17:00 3 октября 2012 года по ссылке www.barcamp.kg

BarCamp CA KG 2012 пройдет с 5 по 7 октября 2012 года в городе Бишкек по адресу: мкрн. Джал, кампус КТУ “Манас”, экономический факультет.

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VACANCIES / ВАКАНСИИ:
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1.     ВАКАНСИЯ: НАЦИОНАЛЬНЫЙ КООРДИНАТОР ИССЛЕДОВАНИЯ, ПРОГРАММНЫЙ ОФИС УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ООН ПО НАРКОТИКАМ И ПРЕСТУПНОСТИ В КЫРГЫЗСКОЙ РЕСПУБЛИКЕ, БИШКЕК, КЫРГЫЗСТАН. ПОСЛЕДНИЙ СРОК ПРИЕМА ЗАЯВОК: 5 ОКТЯБРЯ 2012 Г

Квалификационные Требования

·  Высшее образование в области медицины или юриспруденции: знание техник, используемых в   эпидемиологии потребления наркотиков; принципов  общественного здравоохранения; политики, касающейся контроля наркотиков; эпидемиологии ВИЧ; подходов к снижению вреда от  приема наркотиков; принципов лечения зависимости от наркотиков и других соответствующих сфер знания;  
·   Не менее 7-10 лет опыта работы в общественном здравоохранении и/или  в органах  уголовно-исполнительной системы  в сферах, связанных с социально-медицинскими последствиями потребления наркотиков с фокусом  на профилактику ВИЧ инфекции среди потребителей наркотиков;
·     Большой опыт аналитической работы по вопросам потребления наркотиков и эпидемиологии ВИЧ, а также знание организации  систем здравоохранения и управления ими, в частности, в системе медицинской помощи уголовно-исполнительной системы;
·     Хорошее знание технических документов ВОЗ, UNODC и ЮНЭЙДС, касающихся потребления  наркотиков и лечения зависимости от наркотиков ( в том числе базовые знания о сути опиоидной заместительной терапии, профилактике распространения ВИЧ среди ПИН) и документов ООН и других  международных юридических  документов/инструментов с изложением позиций относительно прав уязвимого населения, стигмы и дискриминации, особенно,  как  это касается людей, находящихся в местах лишения свободы ;  
·   Базовые знания  о  системе национального здравоохранения и социальной защиты  и  таковых в пенитенциарной  системе  в стране; знание  принципов национального законодательства, касающегося регулирования оборота  наркотических средств, лечения зависимости от наркотиков, а также профилактики и лечения ВИЧ инфекции.

Навыки и качества

·     Отличные разговорные и письменные навыки на русском языке. Знание английского языка является преимуществом.
·          Основные навыки работы с компьютером (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
·          Лидерство и умение работать в команде
·          Гибкость и последовательность
·          Творческий подход к работе  и тщательность ее исполнения

Процесс подачи документов

Все заинтересованные лица должны предоставить:

·          Заполненную и подписанную форму Р11;
·          Сопроводительное письмо;
·          2  рекомендации (с контактными данными рекомендателей);
·          Краткое описание методики выполнения работы (в произвольной форме);
·          Финансовое предложение, с указанием общей стоимости услуг по контракту и с разбивкой стоимости услуг по конечным результатам (образец в приложении).

Документы должны быть предоставлены в запечатанном конверте с пометкой “Национальный координатор исследования ” не позднее 5 октября 2012 г. по адресу г. Бишкек, ул. Раззакова 31-2, либо по эл.почте  jobs.kg@unodc.org

Полная информация о вакансии, а также форма Р11 выложена на сайте http://un.org.kg/en/work-with-un/article/84-Vacancy/5463-nacionalnyj-koordinator-issledovaniya

Заявки без подписанной формы P11 не рассматриваются.

2.       VACANCY: PROGRAMME COORDINATOR ON GENDER MAINSTREAMING, UN WOMEN, BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN. DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

Background

UN Women was established by GA resolution 64/289 of 2 July 2010 on system-wide coherence, with a mandate to assist Member States and the UN system to progress more effectively and efficiently towards the goal of achieving gender equality and the empowerment of women.

Since 2001, UN Women (previously as UNIFEM) in Kyrgyzstan has been implementing catalytic initiatives on promoting women’s economic, political and social rights. The programmes and projects focus on several key areas, including promoting women’s economic empowerment, ensuring women’s political participation in times of peace and conflict and violence-free society.  These programming directions aim at contributing to the efforts of national partners in ensuring pro-poor socio-economic development, with particular focus on the promotion of a gender responsive and human rights based governance system in Kyrgyzstan.

In 2011 UN Women in partnership with UN Agencies commenced the programme ‘Operationalizing Good Governance for Social Justice in Kyrgyzstan’. Following its mandate UN Women takes leadership role in ensuring that commitments on gender equality are translated into actions, contributing to the fulfillment of the following set of results: Demonstrated and practiced improvements in good governance, at national and municipal levels; Strengthened capacities of government agencies and civil society Networks to effectively support good governance and dialogue initiatives; and Increased awareness of the requirements and results of democratic governance and social pressure for good governance.

With the aim to ensure effective implementation of the programme objectives, UN Women Sub-regional office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA SRO) plans to contract a Programme Coordinator who will be responsible for managing the UN Women part of programme and operational tasks under the programme. A specific focus shall also be given to coordination and sharing knowledge and experience with UN agencies-programme partners. The Programme Coordinator promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UN Women/UNDP rules and regulations and committed to high standards of quality, productivity and timeliness in the delivery of tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under direct supervision of the UN Women Country Representative to Kyrgyzstan and guidance from Programme Specialist of the EECA SRO, the Programme Coordinator ensures implementation of the Social Justice Programme (SJP), and is responsible for:

Strategic Leadership, Oversight and Reporting:

·      Manage UN Women part of the SJP - effectively and in a synergy with UNDP - to ensure that progress is made in achieving its goals and objectives in line with programme document. This covers: strategic planning/implementation/monitoring, communication and partnership-building, evaluation and knowledge management; ensuring information flow and team-building across the diverse network of partners and stakeholders involved in the programme;
·      Safeguard, monitor and facilitate quality assurance of all SJP services and products pertaining to UN Women’s outputs and activities;
·          Undertake technical assistance and monitoring missions to the project sites;
·      Recruit, monitor and assess implementation and quality of the technical assistance services related to the UN Women part of the programme;
·  Identify capacity development needs and develop adequate solutions to ensure effective programme implementation;
·    Monitor the development of, and provide substantive guidance and technical inputs, to ensure the quality of products and capacity development tools commissioned under the programme, with emphasis on ensuring evidence-based approaches (e.g. training materials, training workshops, tools, knowledge-sharing publications and outreach materials developed);
·   Develop, finalize and implement annual work-plans and budget forecasts to ensure timely and effective implementation within the given timeframe;
·     Manage and oversee overall programme budget (UN Women part), in consultation with UN Women  SRO, and in close collaboration with administrative and financial staff;
·     Develop and drive donor outreach and fundraising plans to mobilize additional resources for the programme, in coordination with UN Women  SRO;
·      Ensure high-quality, results-oriented reporting on the programme, for internal and external audiences (e.g. UN, donors).

Management and Coordination:

·     Ensure effective information flow, communication and coordination and coherence with and between participating UN Agencies, UN GTG, other UN Women projects and activities in the country, national programme partners, consultants;
·       Coach and supervise staff and consultants recruited in support for this programme implementation.

Evaluation and Learning:

·   Ensure oversight and overall coordination related to the programme monitoring and evaluation, including facilitating coordination among evaluation experts, UN Women  SRO, and the UN Women HQ Evaluation Unit, as well as coordinate the plans and activities with UNDP-Kyrgyzstan for coherence of efforts;
·      Develop wide strategic distribution of the programme's findings and knowledge-related publications, inclusive of select case studies, good practices and lessons learned; Document, and analyze lessons learned that might be useful for the UN system at large and UN Women in particular for global institutional learning;
·      Ensure timely and proper documentation of the programme implementation in accordance with the UN Women Documenting Guide.

Communications and Advocacy:

·    Advocate key programme findings and messages at relevant events, briefings, conferences to a variety of audiences in close consultation and coordination with UNDP-Kyrgyzstan and other participating UN agencies;
·       Work in partnership with key communication and media actors to promote key programme messages;
·      Develop and ensure the implementation of annual communications and advocacy plans and identify and seize strategic advocacy opportunities on an ongoing basis.

Developing Partnership and Network:

·     Strengthen and enhance partnership/consultation/coordination with national and local state actors, national and international civil society actors, especially, women's organizations, UN agencies, donors, academia for more effective and coordinated programme implementation;
·      Utilize effectively ongoing coordination mechanism to ensure coherence of the programme with other processes in the country including national development policy-making, UN programming and coordination processes (UNDAF, UN Gender Theme Group, etc.), donors’ council work, etc.
·    Ensure effective partnership, networking and coordination between other ongoing UN Women programmes, projects and activities in the country for a more holistic and coherent approach to programme implementation.

Competencies

Corporate:

·          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.

Functional:

Results-based Management

·          Proven ability to manage "smart" business solutions in challenging environments and work independently;
·          Proven networking, team-building, organizational and communication skills;
·          Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks related to Results Management, including support to design, planning and implementation of programme, managing data, reporting.

Knowledge Management and Learning

·          Shares knowledge and experience;
·          Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.

Leadership and Self-Management

·          Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
·          Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
·          Ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities, grasping the situation quickly.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

·          University degree in social science;

Experience:

·  Minimum 7 years of programme and administrative experience, preferably in the area of human rights/development;
·          Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.)

Language Requirements:

·          Proficiency in English and Russian. Knowledge of Kyrgyz is an advantage.

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 http://www.unwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P_11_form_UNwomen.doc.

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.

3.      VACANCY: PROGRAMME ASSISTANT, INCREASING ACCOUNTABILITY IN FINANCING FOR GENDER EQUALITY PROGRAMME, UN WOMEN, BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN. DEADLINE: OCTOBER 5, 2012

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of Programme Coordinator and the overall supervision of the UN Women Resident Representative in Kyrgyzstan, the Programme Assistant provides programme and administrative support services ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work as per the UN Women rules and guidelines.
    
The Programme “Increasing Accountability in Financing for Gender Equality” is being implemented in sixteen countries including in Kyrgyzstan. It seeks to strengthen accountability to implement gender equality commitments in financing decisions and practices of donors and programme countries. The Programme supports the implementation of an approach that builds on past experience, learned lessons and knowledge in the areas of GRB, aid effectiveness and costing. It also engaged with global policy making processes with particular focus on the Fourth High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness (HLF4) in Busan, South Korea (November 2011) and UN Development Cooperation Forum among others. The programme seeks to deepen the partnership between UN Women, ITC/ILO, women’s organizations, national partners, EU and other donors.

The overall goal of the Programme is to: “increase the volume and effective use of aid and domestic resources to implement national commitments to gender equality and women’s empowerment (GE/WE)”.

The Programme outcomes are:

·      National action plans for gender equality have defined targets, financing and implementation arrangements and are aligned with national planning and budgeting processes. In Kyrgyzstan, this relates to national mid- and longer-term development strategies and action plans and National Gender Equality Strategy.
·   Strengthened capacity of national governments to implement gender equality commitments and address women’s priorities in national planning, budgeting systems and programming.
·     Strengthened capacity (through knowledge, tools and technical assistance at country level) and accountability of donors and stakeholders in aid coordination mechanisms to achieve commitments towards gender equality in stable and post conflict.
·     Feminist economists and gender equality advocates have engaged effectively in contributing to stronger policy coherence on gender equality in economic and development effectiveness policy.

To achieve its objectives, the Programme follows a two tiered strategy targeting national planning and budgeting mechanisms as well as aid management mechanisms. At both levels, the Programme supports systematic tracking of financial allocations for implementation of gender equality commitments through technical assistance to support alignment of gender equality commitments with financing and implementation arrangements.

Duties and Responsibilities
Functions / Key Results Expected

Supports formulation of programme strategies and the Annual Work Plan focusing on achievement of the following results:

·   Supports in collection, analysis and presentation of information for identification of areas for support and programme implementation;
·      Provides support in any research and data collection efforts related to the Programme activities;
·    Provides monitoring of the Programme delivery against workplans as coordinated by the Programme Coordinator;
·       Contributes to progress, narrative & final reports of the Programme.

Provides effective support to management and administrative support to the Project as follows:

Ensures timely and effective assistance to day-to-day programme implementation by fulfilling programme, administrative, HR, financial and logistical tasks in conformity with expected results and workplans, including:

·      Assisting with preparing budgets, implementing control mechanism for budget monitoring, preparing annual and monthly expenditure plans;
·      Supporting in handling with procurement contracts for goods and services;
·    Ensuring the maintenance of a filing system, reports or other documentation related to the programme and administrative matters of the Programme in hard and electronic formats;
·      Providing assistance in organizing and holding seminars, conferences, trainings, and meetings;
·   Obtaining necessary information and documents regarding financial records or programme expenditures; providing all requested financial and administrative documentation upon request (Requests for Payment, Travel Requests and Requests for Contract with complete package of supporting documents etc.);
·       Responding to inquiries regarding files, correspondences and references;
·      Providing support to office staff in general protocol matters related to visas and accreditation and other logistical matters;
·     Arranging travel and hotel reservations, preparing of travel authorizations, processing requests for visas, identity cards and other documents;
·       Organizing administrative support to subcontracted programme activities when needed;
·          Maintaining accurate personnel records of the Programme.

Assists with recruitment of International Experts/Consultants, and monitors recruitment processes in line with the UN Women rules and regulations;

Oversees and coordinates working plans and travel schedules, quality of reports/ documents of International Experts/ Consultants. Provides logistical and administrative guidance/feedback to International Experts/Consultants if needed;

Provides interpretation/translation services as necessary;

Provides other support as required by the Programme management.

Supports knowledge building and knowledge sharing related to the thematic focus of the Programme.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

·          Understands the main processes and methods of work regarding to the position;
·          Maintains database of project files;
·          Provides data and information needed for preparation of project documents;
·          Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients.

Core Competencies:

·          Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member. Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity;
·          Acting as a team player and facilitating team work;
·          Managing conflict.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

·          Bachelor Degree in Business or Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences and Social Sciences and other relevant fields.

Experience:

·          3 years of relevant administrative or programme experience is required at the national or international level. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.

Language Requirements:

·          Fluency in English and Russian. Knowledge of Kyrgyz is an asset.

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 http://www.unwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P_11_form_UNwomen.doc)

4.       VACANCY: MEDIA OFFICER, AGENCY FOR TECHNICAL COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT (ACTED), OSH, KYRGYZSTAN. DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

ACTED is an International Non Governmental Organization registered in France with operations in Kyrgyzstan since 2005. ACTED is implementing an integrated rural development strategy including community mobilization, local governance initiative, agriculture, SME development, social infrastructure rehabilitation, water and sanitation. ACTED is announcing a vacancy for qualified candidates for the following position in Osh for Peace building and Conflict Mitigation Project:

·          Media Officer (reference # RW_1205/BBG-07)
·          Duty station: Osh (with frequent visits to Bishkek, Jalal-Abad, Batken)

Responsibilities:

Support and advise the Project Manager in all questions of public information relevant to the support of peace-building in community mobilization, including organizing and reporting on media presence and media coverage of project public events, especially community events organized through local partner.

Regularly written update the Project Manager about the weekly/monthly work plan for all media and information issues in accordance with the overall project timeline of activities, related to visibility, outreach, crowd sourcing, media campaigns, and other related data.  

Obtain and categorize information related to media activities to update internal reporting, and support monthly reporting to the donor

·     Compile all research relevant data for the production of newsletters, brochures, leaflets, public information material, as well as media campaigns. Research can be upon request by Project Manager, as well as pro-actively generated to support overall project efforts.
·       Collect and verify information (like a journalist) required for newsletters, brochures, leaflets, public information material, as well as media campaigns; liaise with key project staff to obtain information.
·      Be the main focal point for all issues of media, public information, production of newsletters, success stories (drafting) and of all visibility material. This also includes involvement with the ACTED Appraisal Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (AMEU) as well as the Reporting Department.
·     Develop and implement a Media Plan, targeting the awareness of peacebuilding activities.  This will include TV, radio, newspapers, and potentially other forms of media to outreach across. The role includes developing a strategy, liaising with media to identify preferred outlets, and supporting the production and transmission of materials.
·    Media monitoring of media coverage of project events, and of peace-building related developments in our target areas is required to ensure sensitivity towards potential conflict sources.
·   Draft all visibility and public information material in accordance with USAID donor requirements, and in support of any requests by the donor to increase visibility at suitable community events.
·  Pro-actively identify media and public information/outreach opportunities in support of project goals and objectives, providing help with spoken or written translations.

Required qualification:

·   University degree in journalism or another relevant subject in the field of information, social marketing and communication
·   Previous experience with journalism or with writing for a wide audience, including some peace-building experience preferably with similar projects in Kyrgyzstan
·       Familiarity with the social, cultural and political makeup of Kyrgyzstan
·    Experience establishing effective working relations with media, journalists, printing houses, translation service agencies, and if need be also with local authorities, as well as research institutions and think-tanks in the sector of journalism/peace-building/public information/outreach.
·     Good writing and conversational skills in English, Russian and Kyrgyz, knowledge of the Uzbek language a plus.
·  Ability to combine attractive written language with visual tools (photos, logos, videos, sound, etc) is an advantage.

Submission of application:

Applications, in English, should include a CV, a cover letter and two references. Applications should be submitted no later than 17.30 on September 30, 2012 to the following addresses:  jobs.acted@gmail.com mentioning the reference of the position in the subject of the E-mail: (i.e. Project Manager).

When possible, a paper version must be posted simultaneously to:

ACTED Central office in Osh
House#1, Street #10, 215 a quarter, m/r Dostuk 723500 Osh
Tel. +996 3222 55980

Only short-listed candidates will be invited to an interview.

5.       VACANCY: ASSISTANT PROGRAM COORDINATOR, AMERICAN COUNCILS FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION (ACCELS), DEADLINE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2012

American Councils for International Education (АКСЕЛС) is looking for a candidate to fill the vacancy of English Access Microscholarship Assistant Program Coordinator in the Bishkek office. This full-time position will start in October 2012. The deadline for applications is Friday, October 5, 2012. The position is contingent upon State Department funding.

This position will help coordinate all activities regarding the English Access Microscholarship Program (Access). Access is funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The Program provides English language training to under-served, 14 to 16-year-old students through afterschool classes and intensive summer learning activities. Access students gain an appreciation for American culture and democratic values, increase their ability to participate successfully in the socio-economic development of their countries, and gain the ability to compete for and participate in future U.S. exchange and study programs.

This position reports to the Kyrgyzstan Country Director and works in close cooperation with ACCELS colleagues in Bishkek and Washington, D.C., as well as the Public Affairs office of the Bishkek U.S. Embassy.

Responsibilities:

·          Prepare information on applicants for selection processes;
·          Solicit, interview, and organize a review panel to select Access teachers;
·          Review student applications for the Access program to ensure eligibility and financial need;
·          Work with Access teachers on the use of materials, writing lesson plans, evaluating student progress;
·      Provide support and consul to Access teachers on proper classroom management, working with school directors and parents, and addressing areas for improvement;
·      Provide updated teaching materials, communicating the purpose and intent of the materials, and providing the electronic delivery of the materials to Access teachers;
·    Communicate on a weekly basis with each teacher, and assist in tracking attendance and student performance;
·   Travel to Access classrooms and meet with teachers and students to assess and ensure the quality of the program and security of the materials;
·    Advise and supply Access teachers with information on USG grant opportunities to fund follow-up teacher trainings and seminars;
·       Respond to requests for information and collecting and process program feedback;
·       Submit monthly advance budget requests and reporting monthly financial expenses;
·       Submit narrative reports to the PAS as requested, and to liaise with the U.S. Embassy on program oversight, selection of supplemental teaching materials, and organizing extra-curricular events and guest lectures; and
·       Other program-related tasks, as required and assigned.

Qualifications:

·     Strong knowledge of the U.S. education system, U.S. culture, and U.S.G. exchange program experience (preferred);
·          Experience in English teaching in the Kyrgyz Republic, secondary teaching experience preferred;
·          Experience with the U.S. education pedagogy and standardized testing;
·          Demonstrated training or teaching ability;
·          Strong writing and communication skills;
·          Strong English, Russian, and Kyrgyz (preferred) language skills;
·          Effective, professional interpersonal skills and strong computer skills;
·          Demonstrated organizational ability and attention to detail;
·          Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities quickly and effectively;
·          Ability to work independently while contributing to an overall team effort;
·          Proven effectiveness in a cross-cultural work environment;
·          Undergraduate degree required.

To apply, please send a resume and a one-page statement of interest (i.e. cover letter) to American Councils for International Education (98/1 Tynystanov Str.), or by email to dmf@americancouncils.kg  (and CC: aknazarovaj@americancouncils.kg) before 17:00 Friday, October 5, 2012.  Please indicate in the subject line of the email “Access Program Assistant Coordinator Position”.  For further information, please call +996-312-664838.  Only successful candidates will be invited for interviews.

6.    ВАКАНСИЯ: АДМИНИСТРАТИВНЫЙ АССИСТЕНТ, ФОНД «СОРОС–КЫРГЫЗСТАН», БИШКЕК, КЫРГЫЗСТАН. ПОСЛЕДНИЙ СРОК ПРИЕМА ЗАЯВОК: 5 ОКТЯБРЯ 2012 Г.

Административный ассистент осуществляет административную и документальную поддержку деятельности общей приемной ФСК.


Обязанности:

·          Прием посетителей и их консультирование (ориентирование по программам, сотрудникам программ);
·          Ответы на телефонные звонки;
·     Поддержание базы данных партнеров ФСК (грантополучателей, НПО, международных организаций, посольств) и государственных учреждений;
·     Регистрация входящей корреспонденции, передача корреспонденции в соответствующие отделы или соответствующим сотрудникам на рассмотрение;
·       Регистрация исходящей корреспонденции;
·       Отправление исходящей корреспонденции курьерской почтой;
·       Работа с офисной техникой;
·     Организация проведения телефонных переговоров исполнительного директора, запись в его отсутствие полученной информации и доведение ее до сведения исполнительного директора/ ассистента исполнительного директора;
·      Регистрация времени прихода и ухода сотрудников;
·      Регистрация посетителей;
·      Комплектация доски объявлений и стеллажей с объявлениями о конкурсах.

Требования:

·          Высшее образование;
·          Опыт работы в должности ассистента;
·          Знание делопроизводства, правил делового общения;
·          Опыт административной работы;
·          Отличное знание русского и английского языков (кыргызского - преимущество);
·          Способность работать внутри сети Фондов открытого общества и приверженность его ценностям;
·          Способность работать в команде;
·          Отличные коммуникативные навыки;
·          Отличные навыки работы на компьютере;
·          Опыт работы в международной организации является преимуществом.

Заработная плата устанавливается в соответствии с квалификацией и опытом кандидата.

Процедура подачи заявки

Пожалуйста, пришлите резюме и сопроводительное письмо, 2 рекомендательных письма (отсканированные версии с подписью) по электронному адресу: vacancy@soros.kg с указанием в «Теме»:  Administrative Assistant – SFK.

Последний срок приема заявок 5 октября 2012 года.

На собеседование будут приглашены только кандидаты, отвечающие квалификационным требованиям.

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