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1) ANNOUNCEMENTS/
ОБЪЯВЛЕНИЯ:
1.
MUSKIE
AND GLOBAL UGRAD ALUMNI SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM. DEADLINE: JANUARY 25, 2013
2.
GRANT
AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITY: THE OPEN SOCIETY DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT,
OPEN SOCIETY FOUNDATIONS, DEADLINE: MARCH 5, 2013
2) VACANCIES / ВАКАНСИИ:
1. VACANCY: PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
(ECONOMICS): USAID/KYRGYZ REPUBLIC, BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN, DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 8,
2013
2. VACANCY: WAREHOUSEMAN/CHAUFFEUR (FULL
PERFORMANCE LEVEL), U.S. EMBASSY IN BISHKEK, GENERAL SERVICES OFFICE. DEALINE:
FEBRUARY 1, 2013
3. VACANCY: WAREHOUSEMAN/CHAUFFEUR (TRAINEE LEVEL
I), U.S. EMBASSY IN BISHKEK, GENERAL
SERVICES OFFICE DEALINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2013
4.
VACANCY: Chief of Party, Quality Reading
Project, IREX, APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2013
5.
VACANCY: COUNTRY DIRECTOR, QUALITY READING
PROJECT, IREX, APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2013
6. VACANCY: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST,
QUALITY READING PROJECT, IREX, APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2013
7.
VACANCY: LITERACY SPECIALISTS, QUALITY READING
PROJECT, IREX, APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2013
8. VACANCY: MONITORING AND EVALUATION MANAGERS,
QUALITY READING PROJECT, IREX, APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2013
9. ВАКАНСИЯ:
ДИРЕКТОР ПРОГРАММЫ “БЮДЖЕТНАЯ ПРОЗРАЧНОСТЬ И ПОДОТЧЕТНОСТЬ”, ФОНД
“СОРОС-КЫРГЫЗСТАН”, БИШКЕК, ПОСЛЕДНИЙ СРОК ПОДАЧИ ДОКУМЕНТОВ 8 ФЕВРАЛЯ 2013
ГОДА
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ANNOUNCEMENTS/ ОБЪЯВЛЕНИЯ:
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1.
MUSKIE
AND GLOBAL UGRAD ALUMNI SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM. DEADLINE: JANUARY 25, 2013
The Muskie and Global UGRAD Alumni Small
Grants Program, a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
(ECA) of the U.S. Department of State and implemented by IREX, provides grants
of up to $3,000 for individual projects or $6,000 for joint projects to alumni
of the Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program (Muskie), the Global
Undergraduate Exchange Program in Eurasia and Central Asia (Global UGRAD) –
formerly known as the FREEDOM Support Act Undergraduate Program (FSAU) and the
Eurasian Undergraduate Exchange Program (UGRAD) -- for community and
professional development projects and activities.
Community or Public Service Projects are
designed to provide funding for projects that benefit the community at large.
Alumni are encouraged to work with other alumni and/or volunteers to carry out
program activities.
Professional Development Projects are
designed to provide funding for professional development activities that
develop the professional knowledge and skills of the applicant, other ECA
alumni, and/or professional colleagues, and facilitate professional networking
opportunities.
Financial Provisions of Grant
The maximum grant award to an individual
alumna/us is $3,000. Alumni are welcome to collaborate with other Muskie or
Global UGRAD alumni (including eligible alumni from other countries) to submit
a joint project proposal of up to $6,000.
Program Timeline
·
Application
Deadline: - January 25, 2013
·
Grant
Award Recipients Announced: - Early March 2013
·
Grant
Period: - Mid March, 2013 – July 31, 2013
·
Final
Report & Expense Report Due: - August 31, 2013
Supplemental Documents
1.
Curriculum
Vitae (CVs). Application packages must include the most recent CVs for each
applicant. Please
2.
keep
the CVs as brief as possible, highlighting educational and professional
experience and only the work experience that directly relates to the project
proposal
3.
Support
Letters. Applicants must provide the following letters of support:
a.
Support
letter(s) from participating American colleagues
b.
Support
letter(s) from institutions/individuals providing cost share for the project
4.
Detailed
Agenda(s). Applicants must provide a detailed agenda for any proposed
workshops, conferences, or other events. Agendas must be comprehensive and
detailed, with information provided for each session of the workshop,
conference, or other event.
Application Deadline: January 25th, 2013
More information about project ideas, technical
eligibility requirements, financial provisions of grant, selection process and
criteria, general application instructions can be found here http://irex.kg/en/alumni/grant.html
2.
GRANT
AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITY: THE OPEN SOCIETY DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT,
OPEN SOCIETY FOUNDATIONS, DEADLINE: MARCH 5, 2013
The Open Society
Documentary Photography Project announces a grant and training opportunity for
documentary photographers from Central Asia, the South Caucasus, Afghanistan, Mongolia,
and Pakistan.
The grant is being offered to:
Visually document
issues of importance in the region; and provide training and support to
photographers from the region.
Approximately 10
cash stipends in the amount of $3,500 each will be awarded to photographers to
produce a photo essay on a current human rights or social issue in the region.
Grantees will participate in two master-level workshops on visual storytelling
through photography and multimedia. These workshops are led by
internationally-recognized photographers and industry professionals who will
then provide ongoing mentorship and support throughout the six-month grant
term.
The Open Society
Foundations will pay travel and hotel expenses and provide a per diem to cover
meals and incidentals for the workshops.
The deadline for proposals is March 5,
2013.
For more
information on the grant, please visit:
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VACANCIES / ВАКАНСИИ:
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1.
VACANCY: PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
(ECONOMICS): USAID/KYRGYZ REPUBLIC, BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN, DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 8,
2013
Position: Project
Management Specialist (Economics)
Announcement No. 02/2013
Opening Date: 1/18/2013
Closing Date: 02/08/2013
Position Title: Project
Management Specialist (Economics
FSN-11
(Full Performance Level)
Who May Apply: All Host
Country Nationals
Office: USAID/Kyrgyz
Republic, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Major Duties
Under
the general supervision of the USAID Representative or his/her designate, with
guidance and support on technical issues from the regional USAID/CAR Economic
Development Office (EDO), the incumbent performs a variety of independent
complex research, reporting, activity monitoring, and analytical duties in
support of USAID/Kyrgyz Republic (USAID/KR) economic development programs:
1)
Leads USAID/KR Economic Development (ED) Team
and supervises two other Project Management Specialists on the team
2)
Serves as Contracting Officer Representative
(COR) and/or Activity Manager for designated activities within economic
development portfolio;
3)
Monitors and reports on designated activities to
ensure the contractor or recipient executes the contract/grant/ cooperative agreement
in accordance with its terms, the project is delivering the expected results
and impact, and if not, proposes changes to achieve greater development impact;
4)
Serves as principal USAID liaison with
designated project personnel;
5)
Conducts analysis of economic environment in
Kyrgyz Republic and other Central Asian countries as required to inform policy
and program decisions on development and management of the USAID/KR
microfinance and economic policy support activities;
6)
Keeps supervisor, ED team, and USAID/KR
Management apprised of important developments and their implications for the
Mission programs in support of economic reform, agriculture, trade and
investment, financial system restructuring, energy management and efficiency,
and business development;
7)
Participates in strategic programming and budget
discussions, provides analysis and input to inform policy and programming
decisions;
8)
Participates in and/or leads new project and
activity designs;
9)
Contributes substantively and in a timely manner
to all annual and semi-annual report preparations, ensures that submissions are
accurate and reflect well USAID/KR’s achievements and program challenges;
10)
Serves on cross-cutting teams as assigned,
contributes ED expertise and knowledge to these teams and keeps EDO and the
USAID/KR colleagues informed of developments on cross-cutting teams and
tools/resources that the teams produce;
11)
Serves as principal liaison with the U.S.
Embassy Bishkek, host government, and non-government counterparts on economic
development program portfolio issues;
12)
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications/Selection Criteria
Education, Skills and Experience (60%)
University
degree in Business or Economics, or other related field (Master’s degree
preferred). Minimum five years of progressively responsible work experience
managing, analyzing, coordinating, and guiding significant analytical and
project management efforts in the relevant field with an international
development organization or organization implementing development programs,
preferably with USG. In-depth knowledge and understanding of economic,
political, social, cultural characteristics and development trends in the
Kyrgyz Republic. Knowledge of Kyrgyz Republic laws, policies and practices
related to all sectors of economy including but not limited to agriculture,
trade and investment, financial system restructuring, energy management and
efficiency. Knowledge of project management tools and practices and advanced
planning and programming skills. Familiarity with USAID, or other donors’
development assistance programs. Exceptional organizational, analytical, and
writing skills and ability to present complex information in clear and concise
manner. Sound professional judgment and ability to prioritize in a multitask
environment and produce quality products under tight deadlines and under
pressure. Proficient practical knowledge of computer applications (MS Office,
Windows, Outlook, E-mail, Internet). Good typing and word processing skills.
Should be available and willing to travel throughout the Kyrgyz Republic.
Teamwork/Interpersonal and Communication Skills
(30%)
Excellent
communications (written and oral) and interpersonal relations skills. Tact,
diplomacy, flexibility and ability to establish and maintain strong professional
relations with government officials and colleagues at all levels. Ability to
work effectively independently and in a diverse team environment both as a
leader and a member of a team.
Language Skills (10%)
Fluent (Level
IV) English and Russian. Good working knowledge (Level III) Kyrgyz is desired.
To Apply: The
successful applicant must fully meet the minimum qualification requirements.
Qualified individuals are requested to submit a cover letter and curriculum
vitae addressing each selection criterion detailed above with specific and
comprehensive information supporting each item; and names, contact numbers, and
addresses of three professional references. Candidates for trainee levels and
applications on file may be considered.
Packages should be received at:
The Executive
Office (EXO) USAID/CAR, 41, Kazibek Bi St.,
Almaty 050010,
Kazakhstan;
Tel: (7-727)
2507612/17
Fax: (7-727)
2507634
E-mail: almaexo_hr@usaid.gov by COB Friday, February 08, 2013.
A copy of the
Position Description is available in EXO/Personnel (ext 6353).
USAID/CAR
reserves the right to obtain from previous employers relevant information
concerning the applicant's past performance and may consider such information
in its evaluation. If an applicant does not wish USAID to contact a current
employer for a reference check, this should be stated in the applicant’s cover
letter, and USAID will delay such reference check pending communication with
the applicant.
2.
VACANCY: WAREHOUSEMAN/CHAUFFEUR (FULL
PERFORMANCE LEVEL), U.S. EMBASSY IN BISHKEK, GENERAL
SERVICES OFFICE. DEALINE:
FEBRUARY 1, 2013
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 2013-01
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION: Warehouseman/Chauffeur
OPENING
DATE: January 18, 2013
CLOSING
DATE: February 1, 2013
WORK HOURS: Full time
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR)
APPLICANTS (See Appendix A) MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY
PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The U.S. Embassy in Bishkek is
seeking an individual for the position of Warehouseman/Chauffeur in the General
Services Office.
BASIC
FUNCTION OF POSITION
Under the supervision of the
Storekeeper, serves as Post's Warehouseman, maintaining order and cleanliness
in two warehouses. Transports supplies, workers and or materials in official
vehicles or light truck.
A copy of the complete position
description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human
Resources Office. Please contact +
996-312-551-24 ext. 4494.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED
All applicants must address each
selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information
supporting each item.
1.
Education: Completion of secondary
is required.
2.
Experience: One year of driving and vehicle maintenance
is required. 6 months to 1 year of
experience as a warehouseman is required.
3.
Languages: Level II English
(limited) is required, Level III (good working knowledge) Russian is required
(Language proficiency will be tested.)
4.
Knowledge: Must know Kyrgyz traffic rules and
regulations. Must be familiar with
warehouse organization and be able to learn to recognize contents of Embassy
facilities based upon visual and/or oral descriptions.
5.
Skills and Abilities: Possession of a local
class B and C licenses are required.
Must be able to know how to operate a forklift. (Language proficiency
will be tested.)
Selection Process
When
fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S.
Veterans are given preference.
Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the
required qualifications above in the application.
3.
VACANCY: WAREHOUSEMAN/CHAUFFEUR (TRAINEE LEVEL I),
U.S. EMBASSY IN BISHKEK, GENERAL SERVICES OFFICE DEALINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2013
ANNOUNCEMENT
NUMBER: 2013-01A
REF: ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 2013-01
OPEN TO: All Interested
Candidates
POSITION: Warehouseman/Chauffeur (Trainee Level I)
OPENING DATE: January 18, 2013
CLOSING DATE: February 1, 2013
WORK HOURS: Full time
ALL
ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix A) MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK
AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The
U.S. Embassy in Bishkek is seeking an individual for the position of
Warehouseman/Chauffeur in the General Services Office.
BASIC FUNCTION OF
POSITION
Under
the supervision of the Storekeeper, serves as Post's Warehouseman, maintaining
order and cleanliness in two warehouses. Transports supplies, workers and or
materials in official vehicles or light truck.
A
copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities
is available in the Human Resources Office.
Please contact + 996-312-551-24 ext. 4494.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
All
applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific
and comprehensive information supporting each item.
1.
Education: Completion of
secondary is required.
2.
Experience: One year of driving and vehicle maintenance
is required. 6 months of experience as a warehouseman is required.
3.
Languages: Level II
English (limited) is required, Level III (good working knowledge). Russian is
required (Language proficiency will be
tested.)
4.
Knowledge: Must know Kyrgyz traffic rules and
regulations. Must be familiar with warehouse organization and be able to
learn to recognize contents of Embassy facilities based upon visual and/or oral
descriptions.
5. Skills and Abilities: Possession of
a local class B and C licenses are required.
Must be able to know how to operate a forklift. (Language proficiency
will be tested.)
Additional Selection
Criteria
1.
Management will consider nepotism/conflict of
interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful
candidacy.
2.
Current employees serving a probationary period
are not eligible to apply. Page 3 of 6
3.
Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an
Overall Summary Rating of Needs
4.
Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most
recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
5.
Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a
Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised
positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
6.
Currently employed Not Ordinarily Resident
employees hired under a Personal
7.
Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply
for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment
unless currently hired into a position with a When
8.
Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
9.
The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a
local security clearance.
To Apply
Interested
candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the
application:
1.
Universal Application for Employment as a
Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); or
2.
A current resume or curriculum vitae that
provides the same information found on the UAE (see Appendix B); or
3.
A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of
the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a
separate sheet; plus
4.
Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference
must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who
claim conditional U.S. Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming
eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
5.
Any other documentation (e.g., essays,
certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the
position as listed above.
Submit Application to
Human
Resources Office
Address:
Prospect Mira, 171
Or
e-mail: BishkekHR@state.gov
POINT
OF CONTACT
Telephone:
+996-312-551-241
Fax: +996-312-551-264
(Ask
telephone operator to transfer the call to the Human Resources Office)
Appendix A
The
U.S. Mission in Bishkek provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable
treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status,
or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal
employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity
enhancement programs.
The
EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have
been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political
affiliation. Individuals with such
complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures,
remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.
Eligible Family Member
(EFM): An individual related to a U.S.
Government employee in one of the following ways:
·
Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined
in 3 FAM 1610);
·
Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of
age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support. The term shall include, in addition to
natural offspring, stepchildren and adopted children and those under legal
guardianship of the employee or the spouse when such children are expected to
be under such legal guardianship until they reach 21 years of age and when
dependent upon and normally residing with the guardian;
·
Parent (including stepparents and legally
adoptive parents) of the employee or of the spouse, when such parent is at
least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support;
·
Sister or brother (including stepsisters and
stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, or of the
spouse, when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for
support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable
of self-support.
·
U.S.
Citizen; and,
·
EFM (see above) at least 18 years old; and,
·
Listed on the travel orders of a direct-hire
Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member assigned to or stationed abroad
with a USG agency that is under COM authority, or at an office of the American
Institute in Taiwan
§
Resides at the sponsoring employee's or
uniformed service member's post of assignment abroad or at an office of the
American Institute in Taiwan; or
§
Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance
Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2.
Appointment Eligible
Family Member (AEFM) EFM (see above) eligible for a Family Member Appointment
for purposes of Mission employment:
·
Is a US
·
Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined
in 3 FAM 1610) or a child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at
least 18 years old; and
·
Is listed on the travel orders or approved Form
OF-126, Foreign Service Residence and Dependency Report, of a sponsoring employee,
i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member
who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an
office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and who is under chief of
mission authority; and
·
Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of
assignment abroad or, as appropriate, office of the American Institute in Taiwan
Member of Household
(MOH): An individual who accompanies a
direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member permanently
assigned or stationed at a U.S. Foreign Service post or establishment abroad,
or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan. An MOH is:
·
Not an EFM; and,
·
Not on the travel orders of the sponsoring
employee; and,
·
Has been officially declared by the sponsoring
USG employee to the COM as part of his/her household.
A MOH is under COM
authority and may include a parent, unmarried partner, other relative or adult
child who falls outside the Department’s current legal and statutory definition
of family member. A MOH does not have to
be a U.S. Citizen.
5. Not Ordinarily
Resident (NOR): – An individual who:
·
Is not a citizen of the host country; and,
·
Does not ordinarily reside (OR, see below) in
the host country; and,
·
Is not subject to host country employment and
tax laws; and,
·
Has a U.S.
NOR employees are
compensated under a GS or FS salary schedule, not under the LCP.
Ordinarily Resident (OR):
– A Foreign National or U.S.
·
Is locally resident; and,
·
Has legal, permanent resident status within the
host country; and,
·
Is subject to host country employment and tax
laws.
EFMs without U.S. Social
Security Numbers are also OR. All OR
employees, including U.S.
Appendix
B
If an applicant is
submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the following
information equal to what is found on the UAE.
Failure to do so will
result in an incomplete application.
·
Position Title
·
Position Grade
·
Vacancy Announcement Number (if known)
·
Dates Available for Work
·
First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any
other names used
·
Current Address, Day, Evening, and Cell phone
numbers
·
U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status
of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes or No; if yes, provide number)
·
U.S.
·
Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)
·
Special Accommodations the Mission
·
If applying for position that includes driving a
U.S. Government vehicle, Driver’s
License Class / Type
·
Days available to work
·
List any relatives or members of your household
that work for the U.S.
·
Government (include their Name, Relationship,
& Agency, Position, Location)
·
U.S.
·
Education
·
License, Skills, Training, Membership, &
Recognition
·
Language Skills
·
Work Experience
·
References
4.
VACANCY: Chief of Party, Quality Reading
Project, IREX, APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2013
Position: Chief of Party, Quality
Reading Project
Location: Kyrgyzstan
Division: Education Programs
Division
Reports To: Vice President of Education Programs
Date Posted:
1/16/2013
Application
Deadline: 2/15/2013
Position
Summary
IREX seeks a Chief of
Party to manage a Quality Reading Project to be implemented in Kyrgyzstan and
Tajikistan. The project’s goal is to improve reading levels among students in
grades 1-4 in both countries. The project will focus on improved reading
instruction; issues related to the availability of reading materials; increased
out-of-school reading time; and increased government support to improve
reading.
Candidates should be able
to demonstrate experience in implementing and managing basic education
development programs in the region, and have a proven track record of providing
expertise through training, mentoring, analysis or on-site consulting in the
following areas:
·
Basic education, including expertise in best practices of
literacy and numeracy instruction, teacher development, school management, EGRA
methodology, and technology for education;
·
Ministry of Education-level capacity building.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to anyone
The position is contingent on
funding.
Duties &
Responsibilities
IREX COPs maintain overall
responsibility for meeting program objectives and are based in the country of
performance. Among other duties COPs:
·
Provide vision and strategic direction for the program
·
Develop and implement a plan of activities to meet program
objectives
·
Develop and maintain effective partnerships with local
organizations
·
Serve as primary liaison with donor(s)
·
Coordinate with local, regional and international
organizations active in the education sector
·
Manage and mentor project staff
·
Coordinate with home office
·
Oversee project budgeting and ensure budget discipline
·
Oversee monitoring, evaluation and reporting on program
activities
Qualifications
·
Minimum of eight years of technical experience in education
reform required
·
Advanced degree in education or a sector directly related to
this RFP required; Doctorate in Education preferred
·
Experience / expertise in one of the following: teacher
training, curriculum development, school-community reform, or student testing
required
·
Demonstrated experience in management of complex development
programs required
·
Minimum of four years’ experience leading local staff
required
·
Experience with Eurasian education systems essential
required
·
Ability to effectively coordinate, collaborate and partner
with government, donors, civil society and private business to leverage
resources required
·
Experience implementing literacy activities for primary
schools preferred
·
Experience with USAID programming preferred
·
Demonstrated commitment to education professionalism and
development required
·
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop staff, manage
budgets and plan strategically and creatively to meet specified objectives
·
Strong representational and organizational skills required
·
Ability to communicate professionally and provide written
reporting in English required; knowledge of basic Russian preferred
Application
Instructions
Please click on the "Apply
for this job" button and supply a resume and a cover letter with your
application.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
AA/EOE/M/F/D/V
5.
VACANCY: COUNTRY DIRECTOR, QUALITY READING
PROJECT, IREX, APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2013
Position: Country Director, Quality
Reading Project
Location: Tajikistan
Division: Education Programs
Division
Reports To: Chief of Party
Date Posted: 1/15/2013
Application Deadline: 2/15/2013
Position Summary
IREX seeks a Country
Director to assist in managing a USAID-funded Quality Reading Project to be
implemented in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. The project’s goal is to improve
reading levels among students in grades 1-4 in both countries. The project will
focus on improved reading instruction; issues related to the availability of
reading materials; increased out-of-school reading time; and increased
government support to improve reading. The Country Director will assist the
Chief of Party (COP) in meeting program objectives and will provide technical
expertise in basic education development.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to anyone
The position is contingent
on funding.
Duties & Responsibilities
·
Assist the COP in overseeing components of the program in
Tajikistan
·
Provide expertise on the Tajikistan basic education sector
and other stakeholders
·
Assist the COP in monitoring, evaluation and reporting
functions
·
Leadership and management of Tajikistan’s program staff
·
Management of Tajikistan’s partner organizations and
international and local consultants
Qualifications
·
Minimum of five years of professional experience in
education policy reform programs required
·
Advanced degree in education or a sector directly related to
this project required
·
Expertise with teacher training, materials development, or
curriculum issues required
· Management experience in implementation of primary education
projects, M&E, and presentations required
·
Fluency in English, Russian, and Tajik required
· Ability to lead, communicate, and coordinate with a wide
range of actors such as donors, government officials, and school communities
· Thorough knowledge and understanding of basic education
sector issues in Tajikistan, both at national and local levels
· Experience in managing and implementing multi-component,
donor-funded programs, including budget management
·
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and mentor staff
·
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated pro-active
approach to problem solving
Application Instructions
Please click on the "Apply
for this job button" and supply a resume and a cover letter with your
application.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
AA/EOE/M/F/D/V
6.
VACANCY: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, QUALITY
READING PROJECT, IREX, APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2013
Position: Financial Management
Specialist, Quality Reading Project
Location: Kyrgyzstan or Tajikistan
Division: EPD (Education Program
Division)
Reports To: Chief of Party
Date Posted: 1/16/2013
Application Deadline: 2/15/2013
Position Summary
IREX seeks a Financial
Management Specialist for a USAID-funded Quality Reading Project to be
implemented in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. The project’s goal is to improve
reading levels among students in grades 1-4 in both countries. The project will
focus on improved reading instruction; issues related to the availability of
reading materials; increased out-of-school reading time; and increased
government support to improve reading. The Finance Manager will support the
Chief of Party in meeting program objectives and will be responsible for
oversight of project finances and grant-making activities.
ELIGIBILITY: Citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan preferred
The position is contingent
on funding.
Duties & Responsibilities
· Assure that the program meets all IREX, USAID and host
country requirements relative to USAID funds accountability and operations
within the region
·
Track and analyze all costs incurred under the contract
· Maintain financial records for all contract activities,
including tuition and other costs for degree programs, short-term technical
training, and internships
·
Ensure that appropriate financial record-keeping policies
and practices are established and maintained
·
Ensure that all procurement is in compliance with IREX
policy and U.S. government regulations
·
Monitor project budgets and provide required reporting
·
Coordinate with IREX Finance team in CAR and at the home
office
Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s degree
·
Minimum five years of professional experience in financial
sector
·
Ability to compile and prepare financial and budget data in
line with USG rules and regulations
·
Experience analyzing budget trends and monitoring funding
levels across multiple accounts
·
Expertise with procedures required for adequate planning,
monitoring, and realigning of complex budgets
·
Fluency in English and Russian and competency in either
Kyrgyz/Tajik
·
Experience in managing large annual operating budget of at
least $10 million per year.
· Demonstrated ability to work with host government and
cooperating partners in implementing a complex project in the field under
challenging circumstances.
· Skilled in managing and compiling financial data for reporting
and ensuring compliance with all donor requirements.
·
Excellent computer skills as they relate to financial
management.
·
Excellent interpersonal and team work skills.
Application Instructions
Please click "Apply
for this job" button to apply and submit a resume and a cover letter
with your application.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
AA/EOE/M/F/D/V
7.
VACANCY: LITERACY SPECIALISTS, QUALITY READING
PROJECT, IREX, APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2013
Position: Literacy Specialists, Quality Reading
Project
Location: Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan
Division: Education Programs Division
Reports To: Chief of Party
Application Deadline: 2/15/2013
Position Summary
IREX seeks Literacy
Specialists to play a substantive technical role in an expected Quality Reading
Project to be implemented in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. The project’s goal is
to improve reading levels among students in grades 1-4 in both countries. The
project will focus on improved reading instruction; issues related to the
availability of reading materials; increased out-of-school reading time; and
increased government support to improve reading. Candidates should be able to
demonstrate experience in successfully applying literacy principles for early
grade learners to teacher training, curriculum development, and materials
development in developing country settings.
ELIGIBILITY: Citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan preferred
The positions are
contingent on funding.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Literacy Specialists
will serve as a senior project team member, reporting to the Chief of Party,
and will:
· Coordinate a team of local experts to conduct an assessment
of curriculum and currently available materials to teach early grade reading in
grades 1-4 in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
·
Oversee the development of early grade reading materials,
including decodable books.
·
Develop classroom-based assessment tools and standards for
teachers.
· Develop teacher training modules for early grade teachers;
oversee the design of additional training and coaching materials, such as
scripted lessons plans and other teaching and learning aids.
·
Contribute to the development of project strategy; oversee
and prepare relevant project deliverables.
·
Coordinate closely with local education institutions and
partners
·
Oversee project staff and reading trainers/coaches in line
with project workplan.
Qualifications
·
Advanced degree in education.
·
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience working on
reading assessment, instruction, and training, five of them in developing
countries.
· Demonstrated ability to work with host government and
cooperating partners in implementing a complex project in the field under
challenging circumstances.
· In-depth knowledge of Central Asia education systems
especially in-service teacher training and professional development, and
pedagogical practices a plus
·
Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing
to make formal and informal presentations and to compose professional and
analytic reports and program documents.
·
Excellent interpersonal and team work skills.
· Superior written and oral communication skills in English
are essential. Competency in Russian, and either Kyrgyz/Tajik is required
Application Instructions
Please click on the "Apply
for this job" button and supply a resume and a cover letter with your
application.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
AA/EOE/M/F/D/V
8.
VACANCY: MONITORING AND EVALUATION MANAGERS, QUALITY
READING PROJECT, IREX, APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2013
Position: Monitoring and Evaluation
Managers, Quality Reading Project
Location: Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan
Division: Education Programs
Division
Reports To: Chief of Party
Application
Deadline:
2/15/2013
Position
Summary
IREX seeks two Monitoring
and Evaluation Managers (one in each country) to assist in managing a
USAID-funded Quality Reading Project to be implemented in Kyrgyzstan and
Tajikistan. The project’s goal is to improve reading levels among students in
grades 1-4 in both countries. The project will focus on improved reading
instruction; issues related to the availability of reading materials; increased
out-of-school reading time; and increased government support to improve
reading. The Monitoring and Evaluation Managers will assist the Chief of Party
(COP) in meeting program objectives and will provide technical expertise in
developing M&E tools and PMP indicators as well as delivering trainings.
The position is contingent on
funding.
Duties &
Responsibilities
·
Review indicators to develop monitoring activities that
capture necessary data to report on results, ensure monitoring activities are
conducted on schedule
·
Communicate information obtained through M&E activities
to various external stakeholders, notably donors and partners
·
Be a primary M&E resource to the field office and field
personnel
·
Identify and train project stakeholders on data collection
techniques and results reporting.
·
Ensure data collection process is functioning in all
activity locations to provide quality data within deadlines
·
Regularly review data collection processes, perform data
quality assessments, and make adjustments as needed
·
Conduct regular visits to project sites to provide technical
assistance and ensure proper monitoring of project activities.
·
Contribute to the development of Scopes of Work (SOW) for
consultants to conduct baseline studies and evaluations
·
Produce M&E monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual
reports to Country Director and donors, as needed
·
Develop annual performance plans
·
Elaborate and monitor budget execution for M&E
activities
·
Ensures the overall management of project M&E staff
Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s degree related to the education sector or this
position
·
Expertise in development and introduction of M&E tools
and PMP indicators
·
Experience organizing and delivering M&E trainings with
local staff and key stakeholders
·
Experience drafting reports
·
Possess strong communication and leadership skills to follow-up
with the collection of data, analyses, and reporting
·
Fluency in English and Russian and competency in either
Kyrgyz/Tajik
·
Ability to lead, communicate, and coordinate with a wide
range of actors such as donors, government officials, and school communities
·
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and mentor staff
·
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated pro-active
approach to problem solving
·
Application Instructions
·
Please click on the "Apply
for this job" button and supply a resume and a cover letter with your
application.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
AA/EOE/M/F/D/V
9. ВАКАНСИЯ:
ДИРЕКТОР ПРОГРАММЫ “БЮДЖЕТНАЯ ПРОЗРАЧНОСТЬ И ПОДОТЧЕТНОСТЬ”, ФОНД
“СОРОС-КЫРГЫЗСТАН”, БИШКЕК, ПОСЛЕДНИЙ СРОК ПОДАЧИ ДОКУМЕНТОВ 8 ФЕВРАЛЯ 2013
ГОДА
Фонд “Сорос-Кыргызстан”
объявляет конкурс среди граждан Кыргызской Республики на замещение вакантной
должности директора программы “Бюджетная прозрачность и подотчетность”
Миссия программы:
Достижение
прозрачности, подотчетности и участия общественности в процессах управления
доходами от электроэнергетического сектора, добывающей промышленности и других
доходоприносящих секторов в Кыргызской Республике.
Обязанности:
В обязанности
директора программы “Бюджетная прозрачность и подотчетность” будет входить:
·
Управление, координация и реализация всех аспектов
программы;
·
Подготовка годовых и краткосрочных программных стратегий
с целью удовлетворения существующих нужд;
· Подготовка годовых и краткосрочных творческих,
аналитических и финансовых отчётов по деятельности программы;
· Продвижение и развитие проектов в соответствии с
установленными стратегическими приоритетами;
· Содействие представителям местного гражданского общества
в повышении потенциала и в развитии внешних контактов для достижения
результатов в различных областях программы;
·
Обмен информацией и сотрудничество с партнёрами в
Кыргызстане и других странах;
·
Подготовка ответов на информационные запросы по
деятельности программы; консультирование грантозаявителей;
·
Координация тренингов, семинаров, стадии-туров и других
мероприятий по повышению потенциала;
· Проведение консультаций с руководством ФСК и экспертами
программы и информирование их о результатах деятельности программы;
·
Контроль за процессом подачи заявок на гранты в рамках
программы;
·
Управление бюджетом программы.
·
Директор программы работает под руководством
исполнительного директора ФСК.
Требования к кандидатам
Квалификация/навыки:
· Степень магистра предпочтительно в области
экономики/бизнес администрирования/ социальных наук;
· Профессиональный опыт работы (не менее 3 лет) в области бюджетной
прозрачности и подотчетности;
·
Глубокое понимание вопросов, касающихся бюджета/бюджетной
прозрачности и подотчетности/EITI - Инициативы прозрачности
· деятельности добывающих отраслей промышленности;
понимание проблем в горнодобывающем секторе Кыргызстана;
· Значительный опыт в координации проектов и программ, начиная
с построения концепций, заканчивая их реализацией;
·
Хорошие аналитические навыки;
·
Глубокое знание процессов бюджетирования и менеджмента;
· Предыдущий опыт в менеджменте проектов, в финансовом и грантовом
управлении и/или в мониторинге и оценке является преимуществом;
· Отличное знание разговорного и письменного английского и русского
языка (знание кыргызского языка является преимуществом);
·
Компьютерная грамотность;
·
Хорошие коммуникативные навыки.
Заработная плата
Заработная плата
устанавливается в соответствии с опытом кандидата.
Процедура подачи заявки
Пожалуйста,
пришлите на английском языке резюме и сопроводительное письмо, 2 рекомендательных
письма (отсканированные версии с подписью) по электронному адресу vacancy@soros.kg с указанием в “Теме”:
BTPA Program Director - SFK.
Последний срок приема заявок 8 февраля 2013 года.
На собеседование
будут приглашены только кандидаты, отвечающие квалификационным требованиям.
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