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1)
ANNOUNCEMENTS/ ОБЪЯВЛЕНИЯ:
1. КОНКУРС ДЛЯ УЧАСТИЯ В
ШКОЛЕ СОЦИАЛЬНОГО ПРЕДПРИНИМАТЕЛЬСТВА, АССОЦИАЦИЯ СОЦИАЛЬНЫХ ПРЕДПРИНИМАТЕЛЕЙ,
БИШКЕК, КЫРГЫЗСТАН. ПОСЛЕДНИЙ СРОК ПРИЕМА ЗАЯВОК: ДО 25 ИЮЛЯ 2013 Г.
2. ШКОЛA ПАРЛАМЕНТСКОЙ
ЖУРНАЛИСТИКИ, ПРОГРАММА USAID/DFID И ПРЕСС-СЛУЖБА АППАРАТА ЖОГОРКУ КЕНЕША КР, БИШКЕК, КЫРГЫЗСТАН. ПОСЛЕДНИЙ
СРОК ПРИЕМА ЗАЯВОК: 15 АВГУСТА 2013 Г.
2) VACANCIES /
ВАКАНСИИ:
1. VACANCY:
RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, USAID REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE, BISHKEK , KYRGYZSTAN
2. VACANCY:
ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST/OFFICE MANAGER, USAID REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE, BISHKEK , KYRGYZSTAN
3. VACANCY:
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (DEMOCRACY & GOVERNANCE), USAID
REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE, BISHKEK ,
KYRGYZSTAN
4. VACANCY:
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (ECONOMIC POLICY, PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT
& FINANCE), USAID REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE, BISHKEK , KYRGYZSTAN
5. VACANCY:
AID DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SPECIALIST (MEDIA COORDINATOR), USAID REPRESENTATIVE
OFFICE, BISHKEK , KYRGYZSTAN
6. VACANCY:
AID DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SPECIALIST (ENVIRONMENT AND COMPLIANCE), USAID
REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE, BISHKEK ,
KYRGYZSTAN
7. VACANCY: HEAD
OF EDUCATION, EUROPEAN SCHOOL IN CENTRAL ASIA, BISHKEK , KYRGYZSTAN
8. VACANCY:
PROJECT DIRECTOR, FREEDOME HOUSE ,
KYRGYZSTAN
9. ВАКАНСИИ: НАЧИНАЮЩИЙ РАЗРАБОТЧИК, ОПЫТНЫЙ РАЗРАБОТЧИК,
АНГЛИЙСКАЯ КОМПАНИЯ ПО РАЗРАБОТКЕ МАСШТАБНЫХ ВЕБ-ПРИЛОЖЕНИЙ.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS/
ОБЪЯВЛЕНИЯ:
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1.
КОНКУРС ДЛЯ УЧАСТИЯ В ШКОЛЕ СОЦИАЛЬНОГО
ПРЕДПРИНИМАТЕЛЬСТВА, АССОЦИАЦИЯ СОЦИАЛЬНЫХ ПРЕДПРИНИМАТЕЛЕЙ, БИШКЕК,
КЫРГЫЗСТАН. ПОСЛЕДНИЙ СРОК ПРИЕМА ЗАЯВОК: ДО 25 ИЮЛЯ 2013 Г.
Ассоциация социальных предпринимателей объявляет конкурс на участие в Школе социального предпринимательства по
проекту «Молодежное социальное предпринимательство» в рамках программы
«Jasa.kg» Международного молодежного фонда при финансовой поддержке USAID, а
также при поддержке Молодежной Программы
«Фонда Сорос - Кыргызстан».
Для участия в конкурсе приглашаются активные молодые лидеры,имеющие идеи
для решения социальных проблем посредством создания доходо-приносящего
социального предприятия. Кандидаты на участие должны быть из следующих регионов
страны: новостройки г.Бишкек; г.Кара-Балта, Чуйская обл.; Ошская обл.;
Жалал-Абадская обл.; Иссык-Кульская обл.
Данная программа ШСП включает в себя теоретические основы социального
предпринимательства, бизнес планирования, а также практические навыки
составления организационного и финансового плана, ведения инвестиционного
анализа, а также мотивационные встречи с успешными социальными
предпринимателями, бизнесменами и потенциальными инвесторами.
По окончании Школы социального предпринимательства участники должны будут подготовить и
презентовать свои проекты по социальному предпринимательству. Лучшим проектам
5-6 выпускников будет оказана мини
грантовая поддержка.
В рамках ШСП будут организованы 2 тренинговых модуля. Каждый модуль состоит
из 5 образовательных дней.
Планируемые сроки проведения модулей:
первый модуль: с 8 —
12августа 2013
второй модуль: сентябрь 2013
Отбор будет проводиться в II тура.
Отбор по заявкам (до 25-июля 2013)
Собеседование (до 1-августа 2013)
Критерии отбора:
·
Возраст: от 18 до 28 лет;
·
Опыт реализации социальных проектов (предпочтителен, но не обязателен);
·
Конкретная идея создания социального предприятия, которая решает и/или
смягчает конкретную социальную проблему в обществе;
·
Мотивация к обучению соц. предпринимательству, ответственность, лидерские
качества;
·
Обязательное 100% посещение всех тренингов;
·
Реализация проектов по социальному предпринимательству по окончании
тренингов
Участники программы ШСП будут выбраны среди заявленных кандидатов в
результате конкурса, на основе ниже указанных документов:
·
Заполненная заявка на участие (формуляр прилагается ниже, также можно найти
на сайте www.ase.kg);
·
Резюме
Документы должны быть высланы по электронной почте по адресу:
ysee.kg@gmail.com до 25 июля 2013 года.
В случае если у Вас есть дополнительные вопросы, просим обращаться по телефону (312) 42-52-93; (0773) 88-19-04,
ysee.kg@gmail.com или г.Бишкек, 7 мик-н, 34 (ул.Жукеева-Пудовкина, АСП). Сайт
АСП: www.ase.kg
Скачать форму заявки можно здесь - http://ase.kg/ob-yavlenie-o-konkurse-dlya-uchastiya-v-shkole-sotsial-nogo-predprinimatel-stva/
2.
ШКОЛA ПАРЛАМЕНТСКОЙ ЖУРНАЛИСТИКИ, ПРОГРАММА USAID/DFID И ПРЕСС-СЛУЖБА АППАРАТА ЖОГОРКУ КЕНЕША
КР, БИШКЕК, КЫРГЫЗСТАН. ПОСЛЕДНИЙ СРОК ПРИЕМА ЗАЯВОК: 15 АВГУСТА 2013 Г.
Программа USAID/DFID и Пресс-служба Аппарата Жогорку Кенеша
КР приглашает молодых начинающих журналистов, студентов последнего курса
факультета журналистики, кому интересна профессия парламентского
корреспондента, участвовать в Школе парламентской журналистики.
Школа парламентской журналистики – это совместный проект Пресс-службы
Жогорку Кенеша и программы USAID/DFID по содействию
Жогорку Кенешу, где у вас будет возможность
приобретать навыки по подготовке и выпуску политических новостей и
ознакомиться с особенностями деятельности депутатов, фракций, комитетов и целом
ЖК КР.
Лучшие медиа эксперты страны расскажут про направления парламентской
журналистики Кыргызстана. Каким должен быть парламентский корреспондент, что он
должен знать, слабые и сильные стороны парламентской журналистики, особенности
освещение деятельности Парламента КР, законодательного процесса, роль журналистов
в распространении идеи парламентаризма, международный опыт освещения
деятельности парламента. Кроме основных тем, будет еще возможность пройти
лекции на такие актуальные темы как: политический PR, аналитическая журналистика,
эффективные методы коммуникации, роль социальных сетей в современном обществе,
этика журналиста и.т.д.
Также будут организованы встречи с депутатами, представителями различных
партий, ведущими журналистами и независимыми экспертами. Опытные парламентские
журналисты проведут мастер классы и поделятся своим опытом работы.
Обучение в школе бесплатное, будет проводиться в течение 6 месяцев. Занятия
будут вестись на двух языках - на кыргызском и русском, 1-2 раза в месяц, в г.
Бишкек или за пределами города. По
окончании проекта активные участники получат сертификаты. Школа начнется с
сентября месяца 2013 года.
Школа даст хорошую возможность для
начинающих журналистов, которые хотят в
будущем работать в качестве парламентского корреспондента.
Требования к участникам Школы:
·
начинающие журналисты, опыт работы не более 1,5 года в журналистике;
·
студенты последнего курса факультета журналистики;
·
активные и инициативные;
·
владеющие, кыргызским и русским языками;
·
наличие лидерских качеств, которые позволяют в будущем вносить вклад в
развитие парламентский журналистики;
·
отсутствие предыдущего участия в профильных
обучающих программах.
В процессе отбора будет учитываться гендерный баланс.
Спешите прислать свое резюме на aliman_temirbek@dai.com до 15 августа 2013
года. Места ограничены. По всем интересующим Вас вопросам обращайтесь по
телефонам: 303560 (112), Алиман Темирбек.
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VACANCIES / ВАКАНСИИ:
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1.
VACANCY: RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT, USAID REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE, BISHKEK ,
KYRGYZSTAN
Major
duties:
Under the
direction and supervision of the Office Manager the incumbent provides
administrative support to the entire USAID/KR team: 1) prepares domestic trip
requests and international travel authorization requests; prepares documents
for obtaining visas, makes flight reservations and obtains tickets for the and
make hotel reservations; 2) processes country clearance requests from visitors
to USAID/KR, prepares travel notification and country clearance cables;
provides with any necessary logistical arrangements, including hotel
accommodations, visa support, local transportation, etc. ; 3) maintains a monthly
traveler’s log for USAID sponsored visitors to Kyrgyzstan and prepares welcome
packets with general information from the Embassy and specific USAID material
for TDY visitors and newcomers; 4) arranges access to the building for visitors
through the Regional Security Office;receives, and escorts visitors; 5) serves
as the main File Custodian, maintains the Office Filing System (both paper and
electronic files) and assists AOR/CORs in maintaining their project records in
accordance with USAID Records Management Regulations; 6) receives, redirects
and places local long distance and international calls, takes complete
messages, provides authorized information to callers, and ensures telephone is
covered during his/her absences from the office; 7) maintains, updates and
distributes USAID, contractors/grantees, Embassy and International Donor
Organizations contact information and telephone lists, maintains current
contractors/grantees location reports and emergency information; 8) ensures
that office equipment (i.e., photocopy and fax machines, etc.) is functioning
and periodically maintained; 9) prepares Work Orders/Requests for repair and
maintenance of housing, office equipment, space-allocation,
duplication/printing, courier and translation services; 10) arranges for hiring
a contract car for the office transportation needs; 11) other duties as
assigned.
Minimum
qualifications/selection criteria:
·
Education,
Technical ability and experience (45%): University/college
degree. Minimum two years of prior progressively responsible office management
or related administrative experience with at least one year with an
international or USG organization. Good knowledge of basic office management
procedures; attention to details, ability to work calmly and effectively under
pressure, to prioritize and to demonstrate extreme flexibility to manage more
than one activity at a time, to follow instructions and to work with minimal
guidance and little or no follow-up, and meet established deadlines. Strong
computer software (MS Office) proficiency; excellent typing and proof reading
skills.
·
Teamwork/Interpersonal
and Communication Skills (30%): Excellent interpersonal relations and
communication (oral, written and telephone) skills. Ability to work effectively
as a team member in a diverse team environment, maintain customer friendly
environment in the office, and maintain collaborative and effective working
relationships within the Mission
·
Language
skills (25%): Level IV (fluent) English and Russian languages. Good
working knowledge (Level III) of Kyrgyz is highly 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.
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: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, USAID
REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE, BISHKEK ,
KYRGYZSTAN
Major
duties:
Under the
general supervision of the Office Manager the incumbent provides a full range
of administrative support and assistance to the Strategy and Program Office and
the Technical Offices of the Mission: 1) receives and controls incoming
correspondence, forwards to the action office and ensures timely responses
occur; 2) maintains time and attendance records for the staff, and coordinates
travel and leave schedules; 3) prepares letters, memos, diplomatic notes,
cables and related documents; 4) organizes partners’ meetings and updates
partner contact lists; 5) makes necessary travel arrangements for the team
travellers, assists with preparation and processing of travel vouchers;
prepares welcome packets for visitors and newcomers; 6) schedules and arranges
for the Team events, arranges transportation and escorts visitors; 7) requests
for maintenance and supplies for the office; 8) maintains office filing system
in accordance with Mission’s rules and regulations; 9) monitors program
activities, maintains activities status database and a calendar of USAID
program events, drafts weekly reports and assists in the drafting of various
activity reports; 10) assists in submission of various reports in accordance
with prescribed procedures, resolves administrative issues if any; 11) assists
with reporting to host country government on program activities ensuring all
requirements are met; 12) updates the information package on program activities
for briefings and for distribution to the public in coordination with the
Public Outreach Team; 13) assists with contractor/grantee registration,
maintains, updates and distributes USAID, contractor, Embassy and International
Organizations contact information and maintains contractor/grantee location
reports and emergency information; 14) provides interpretation and written
translations as needed; 15) performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum
qualifications/selection criteria:
·
Education,
Technical ability and experience (55%): University degree in
Public/Business Administration, International Relations, or other related
field. Minimum three years of progressively responsible
secretarial/administrative management experience with an international
development organization and/or a U.S. Government Agency. Sound knowledge of
correspondence format and office administrative management general principles
and procedures. Comprehensive knowledge of host country political, social and
economic situation and national traditions, knowledge and understanding of
protocol and the Government of Kyrgyzstan (GoKR) organizational structure to
include various Ministries, their internal operations and staffing structures,
as well as laws, regulations and procedures on visas, customs clearance, VAT
and taxes. Strong analytical and writing skills, attention to details, and
ability to present information in clear and concise manner. Excellent
organizational, time management skills and ability to problem-solve and
efficiently manage multiple competing tasks simultaneously. Strong typing
skills and computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.).
Ability to write and proof-read in English and Russian with no or minimally few
grammar and spelling mistakes.
·
Teamwork/Interpersonal
and Communication Skills (30%): Strong interpersonal relations and
communication (oral, written and telephone) skills. Ability to work effectively
as a team member in a diverse team environment, maintain customer friendly
environment in the office, and maintain collaborative and effective working
relationships within the Mission, U.S. Embassy and external contacts. Good
judgment, enthusiasm, individual initiative, an ability to work without daily
directions and a willingness to work extra time if needed.
·
Language
skills (15%): Fluent (Level IV) English and Russian. Ability to
translate complex technical documents from English to Russian and vice versa.
Good working knowledge (Level III) of Kyrgyz language 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; Fax: (7-727) 2507634; E-mail: almaexo_hr@usaid.gov by COB
Friday, July 19, 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.
3.
VACANCY: PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
(DEMOCRACY & GOVERNANCE), USAID REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE, BISHKEK , KYRGYZSTAN
Major
Duties:
Under the
general supervision of the USAID/KR Democracy and Governance Office (DGO)
Director, the incumbent serves as advisor and manages programs in the area of
local governance, media and civil society development, political processes,
human rights, rule of law, anti-corruption, civic education, conflict
mitigation and management, religious tolerance, gender equity, public
administration, and legislative strengthening: 1) manages a range of contracts,
grants, and/or cooperative agreements for projects based in the Kyrgyz Republics
Minimum
qualifications/selection criteria:
·
Education,
skills and experience (60%): Master’s degree in law, policy, government,
or related discipline. At least six years of progressively responsible
experience in the field of government, law, civil service, advocacy, political
party development or related field both with an international development
organization, Kyrgyz Government, or international project managing
international development projects. Expert-level knowledge of Kyrgyz government
structures, parliament, news outlets, and a highly-informed background on
political parties and major government and political actors in Kyrgyzstan
·
Teamwork/Interpersonal
and Communication Skills (30%): Must be highly organized, have
exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills, ability to work in the team
environment and under pressure. Ability to independently establish and maintain
contacts with senior level officials in the host government, important persons
in private sector and non-governmental arena, and international donor
community. Ability to organize and present complex program information in
concise written and oral form.
·
Language
skills (10%): Fluent (Level IV) of English and Russian. Good working
knowledge (Level III) Kyrgyz. Ability to translate complex technical documents
from English into Russian and vice versa.
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.
USAID/KR
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.
4.
VACANCY: PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
(ECONOMIC POLICY, PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT & FINANCE), USAID
REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE, BISHKEK ,
KYRGYZSTAN
Major
duties:
Under the
general administrative supervision of the USAID/KR Economic Development Office
(EDO) Director or her/his designee, with support on technical issues from the Regional
USAID/CAR/EDO, the incumbent performs a variety of independent complex
research, reporting, activity monitoring, and analytical duties for USAID/KR
market reform initiatives in the Kyrgyz Republic in the areas of finance,
banking, micro credit programs, fiscal and tax reform, and other related areas:
1) serves as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and/or Activity Manager
for designated activities; 2) 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; 3) conducts analysis of economic environment in the Kyrgyz Republic and
other Central Asian countries as required to inform policy and program
decisions on development and management of Mission
microfinance
and economic policy support activities; 4) keeps supervisor, ED team, and
Mission Management apprised of important developments and their implications
for Mission programs in support of economic
reform, trade, and business development; 5) participates in strategic
programming and budget discussions, provides analysis and input to inform
policy and programming decisions; 6) participates in and/or lead new project
and activity designs; 7) contributes substantively and in a timely manner to
all annual and semi-annual report preparations, ensures that submissions for
the Kyrgyz Republic Mission Mission colleagues informed of
developments
on
cross-cutting teams and tools/resources that the teams produce; 9) serves as
principal liaison with the U.S. Embassy Bishkek, host government, and
non-government counterparts on economic development program portfolio issues;
10) 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 four years of
progressively responsible work experience in development programming in the
relevant field (fiscal reform, program budgeting, intergovernmental fiscal
relations, banking and/or finance) with an international organization or
organization implementing development programs, which demonstrates increasing
responsibility for managing, analyzing, coordinating, and guiding significant
analytical and project management efforts. In-depth knowledge of economic,
political, social, and cultural characteristics of the Kyrgyz Republic Central
Asia region.
·
Teamwork/Interpersonal
and Communication Skills (30%): Excellent communications (writing, oral
and telephone) and interpersonal relations skills. Able to be tactful,
diplomatic, flexible and work effectively in a diverse team environment and under
pressure.
·
Language
skills (10%): Fluent (Level IV) English and Russian. Good working
knowledge of Kyrgyz language.
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; Fax: (7-727) 2507634; E-mail: almaexo_hr@usaid.gov
by COB
Friday, July 19, 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.
5.
VACANCY: AID DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SPECIALIST
(MEDIA COORDINATOR), USAID REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE, BISHKEK , KYRGYZSTAN
Major
duties:
Under the
direct supervision of the Program Officer or his/her designee, the incumbent
facilitates in-depth coverage of USAID programs in the Kyrgyz Republic in the
local and international media: 1) identifies, designs, and organizes press
conferences, media tours, media campaigns, briefings, and various other events
and activities related to USAID/KR programs; 2) in cooperation with the Embassy
Public Affairs Office facilitates contacts with the local media and organizes
media coverage for the public events for USAID/KR Mission and its
contractors/grantees; 3) manages the USAID media coverage monitoring contract
for the Kyrgyz Republic, compiles and disseminates reports and other materials
based on it; 4) advises USAID/KR Mission staff and contractor/grantee staff on
USAID branding policies and procedures and assists in the design, preparation,
and presentation of informational materials to maximize the media awareness of
USAID programs and their impact in the Kyrgyz Republic as well as other
countries of Central Asia; 5) works with the technical offices to facilitate
the preparation and dissemination of USAID/KR success stories to the local
media and other audiences; 6) helps maintain up-to-date outreach materials and
a photo database for USAID/KR; 7) advises USAID/KR staff and
contractors/grantees on media relations; provides guidance on their direct
contacts with the media; 8) helps the Mission staff and grantees/contractors
draft, edit, and/or clear press releases; 9) maintains daily updates on social
media sites, maintains the external USAID/KR website; 10) prepares visits for
high-level officials to highlight key USAID programs/projects/activities and
strategies; 11) coordinates and consults with technical offices on
program/project/activity signing ceremonies or other milestone events,
including finalizing press releases and ensuring logistics are handled; 12) in
collaboration with USAID/KR management and technical teams, develops annual
strategic communications plan for the Mission; 13) performs other duties as
assigned.
Minimum
qualifications/selection criteria:
·
Education,
skills and experience (60%): A university degree in journalism, public
relations, communications, English or a related field. Minimum five years of
progressively responsible experience in communications, public relations, or
journalism, in an English-language work environment, with at least two years
with an international development organization or USG Agency. Detailed and
broad knowledge of the sensitivities of political and social environment of the
Kyrgyz Republic
·
Teamwork/Interpersonal
and Communication Skills (25%): Excellent oral and written
communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and to
provide leadership in the areas of his/her competencies. Demonstrated ability
to establish and maintain collegial relationships with media.
·
Language
skills (15%): Fluent (Level IV) oral and written English, Kyrgyz and
Russian.
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.
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.
6.
VACANCY: AID DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SPECIALIST
(ENVIRONMENT AND COMPLIANCE), USAID REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE, BISHKEK , KYRGYZSTAN
Major
duties:
Under the
direct supervision of the Strategy and Program Office Director, the incumbent
serves as the Mission Environmental Officer (MEO), as well as responsible for
ensuring program/projects compliance with USAID regulations: 1) is responsible
for developing an understanding of the natural environment and environmental
protection issues in the Kyrgyz Republic and advises USAID/KR and the U.S.
Embassy on matters requiring their attention in the environment and natural
resource management areas; recommends adjustments to existing assigned
portfolio, or the management of activities of contractors and grantees; 2) is
responsible for the implementation mission’s environmental procedures and
advises on environmental policies for USAID/KR; 3) conducts regular site visits
to USAID projects and provides written reports with recommendations on how they
can improve their environmental protection practices, and follows-up to ensure
that recommendations are implemented in normal project management procedures;
4) serves as a reference point on environmental compliance issues for all
mission staff and projects; 5) leads the planning and management in support of
environment management for environmental protection in the Kyrgyz Republic; 6)
performs independent complex research, activity monitoring, analysis and
reporting in support of these initiatives; 7) serves as Activity Manager for
intermittent environmental assessments and evaluations conducted by USAID/KR;
8) tracks host government legislation and policies, and assess their impact on
USAID programs; 9) maintains and regularly updates briefings, monitoring and
background materials on environmental issues, other donor activity, and related
sector-specific material relating to USAID programming in the Kyrgyz Republic;
10) serves as the Alternate Mission Disaster Response Officer and point of
contact for the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance as well as other
disaster response agencies and coordination groups; serves as the mission’s
expert in disaster risk reduction programs and needs in the Kyrgyz Republic
marking
guidelines, and all public materials (published reports, banners, posters,
signs, TV and radio spots, etc.) ensuring these are in compliance with USAID’s
branding and marking procedures and for other cross-cutting compliance and
reporting requirements; 13) performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum
qualifications/selection criteria:
·
Education,
skills and experience (60%): A university degree in Engineering,
Business, International Relations, or a related field, preferably in a technical
field related to environmental and natural resource management. Minimum four
years of progressively responsible experience in managing, analysing,
coordinating, and guiding significant analytical and/or project management
efforts with international development organization, including a minimum of two
years related to the energy, environment, resource management sector, whether
private sector or government. Comprehensive knowledge of environmental
protection principles and theory. In-depth knowledge of economic, political,
social, and cultural characteristics and thorough understanding of the
environment and development prospects, potential, priorities, and resources of
the Kyrgyz Republic
·
Teamwork/Interpersonal
and Communication Skills (25%): Excellent oral and written
communication skills. Ability to establish priorities, adhere to and meet
established deadlines, and perform responsibilities and duties with
·
Language
skills (15%): Fluent (Level IV) oral and written English and Russian.
Minimum Good Working Knowledge (Level III) of Kyrgyz language is a plus.
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; Fax: (7-727) 2507634; E-mail: almaexo_hr@usaid.gov by COB Friday, July 19, 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
7.
VACANCY: HEAD OF EDUCATION, EUROPEAN SCHOOL
IN CENTRAL ASIA, BISHKEK , KYRGYZSTAN
The European School in Central Asia
opened in September 2011 providing an inclusive European style education
accredited with Cambridge International Examinations. The school has around 100
students age 2 to 14, with plans in place for expansion up to age 17 and
doubling student numbers.
The Head of Education is one of three members of the school Management
Board and has full responsibility for education design and delivery as well as
having an active teaching role in the school.
Responsibilities
1.
Management and leadership of teaching staff,
including: recruitment, staff performance, training and development, as well as
standards of conduct and disciplinary matters.
2.
Formulate, provide and evaluate overall aims
and objectives for the school education standards and policies for their
implementation
3.
Set teaching and learning programmes for the
school in accordance with Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) and IB
Diploma. Oversee the school timetable and staff rosters.
4.
Develop and implement the curriculum to
ensure strong performance in the CIE system and extension of the program
5.
Teach one or more specialist subjects in the
school and provide cover for any teacher absences. Teaching 50% of time.
6.
Ensure that the school provides an education
suitable for the needs of all of children having regard to the abilities and
aptitudes of individuals
7.
Ensure that appropriate educational resources
are available for teachers and children
8.
Oversee development and management of
extra-curricular activities
9.
Ensure development and maintenance of
appropriate student records and reports
10.
Maintain knowledge of current educational
theory and practice and undertake professional training
11.
Take an active part in school management as a
member of the Management Board and attend the Supervisory Board.
12.
Initiate matters of strategy and policy for
consideration of the Management Board and Supervisory Board
13.
Act in accordance with the budgets, policies,
procedures, directions and decisions of the Supervisory Board and Management
Board
14.
Act as ambassador for the school and act in a
manner that upholds the values and ethos of the school at all times
15.
Represent the School in the community and
with parents. Meet the parents of all enrolling children and ensure they
understand the school ethos and educational approach
16.
Maintain high quality standards in all areas
of the school
Timing
and Duration
The position is available from September 2013.
Remuneration
Salary and benefits are internationally competitive, including allowances
for international staff and school places for dependent children.
Requirements
·
At least Masters
Degree in Education and a qualified teacher
·
Minimum 10 years
teaching experience and 5 years management experience
·
Minimum 5 years in
international education
·
Ability to plan
strategically, to set and meet deadlines and to implement plans
·
Capable of managing
change and leading staff
·
Excellent
interpersonal, team leadership and membership skills
·
Able to negotiate
and establish harmonious relationships with a wide range of people
·
Able to communicate
well with children, staff and parents and to gain their confidence and respect
·
Genuine enjoyment
of working with school children
·
Knowledge of
teaching and learning strategies that lead to high levels of achievement
·
Experience with
Cambridge International Examinations approaches
·
Experience with IB
Diploma an advantage
·
Near native fluency
in spoken and written English
·
Other European and Central Asia language skills an advantage
·
Application
·
Send your
application in English by email to admissions@esca.kg
·
Include: (i) a
brief cover letter summarising your suitability for the post and reason for
applying; (ii) your CV; (iii) a list of three referees with contact details.
Deadline
for Applications
·
Interviews and
appointment will be arranged as soon as appropriate applications are received.
Early application is advised.
8.
VACANCY: PROJECT DIRECTOR, FREEDOME HOUSE , KYRGYZSTAN
Freedom
House promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the world through
research, advocacy, and programs that support frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to
freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the
World, Freedom of the Press, Freedom on the Net, and Nations in Transit. With 13 field offices and two U.S.
Position
Summary
The Project
Director will assist in directing and implementing Freedom House’s USAID-funded
program in coordination with the Kyrgyzstan Bishkek , Kyrgyzstan
and reports to Director for Eurasia programs based in Washington DC
For the
first three months, there will be a transition period with the outgoing
expatriate Country Director. This period of overlap will be critical for successfully
transferring knowledge and skills, especially in the areas of compliance with
USAID procedures and implementation of communications strategy.
The
successful candidate must demonstrate equal to or better than native knowledge
of the language, culture, history, people, politics, and civil society.
Minimum
Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s degree in political science,
international relations, or related field; Master’s degree or law degree
strongly preferred
·
Minimum 8 – 10 years of experience working with
civil society and/or human rights
·
Minimum 5 years of experience managing human
rights and/or civil society programs and supervising staff
·
Strong knowledge of human rights principles
and mechanisms, and understanding of democracy promotion
·
Strong ability to communicate effectively in
English and Russian, both orally and in writing
·
Ability to communicate effectively in Kyrgyz
and/or Uzbek preferred
·
Mastery with MS Office Suite, specifically
Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
·
Excellent negotiation, conflict prevention
and resolution skills, and ability to lead and build consensus, cooperation,
and coalitions among individuals with competing interests
·
Demonstrable experience working with the
human rights community and international NGOs
·
Demonstrable skills in fundraising and
writing effective grant proposals and reports
·
Experience providing technical assistance to
local Kyrgyz organizations
·
Grant management experience, particularly
with USAID, and ideally with both USG and private-funded projects
·
Knowledge of US Government grant requirements
and regulations
·
Ability to advocate human rights issues for
policy recommendations to government representatives
·
Ability to develop excellent relationships
with the human rights community, including the government of Kyrgyzstan,
donors, civil society, activists, international organizations, and others
·
Strong ability to mentor and manage
staff and to share skills and knowledge
·
Proven success in managing and building a
diverse range of external partnerships
·
Ability to maintain the highest degree of
confidentiality regarding all aspects of work at all times
Some Duties
and Responsibilities
·
Oversee all areas of program management
including development and implementation, financial management, staff
supervision, general oversight of daily office management, public relations,
advocacy, and building and maintaining partnerships with local civil society
·
Oversee grant management programs, assuring
that all assistance provided under the award is technically sound and
appropriate
·
Design and manage implementation of human
rights education programs
·
Manage planning for advocacy delegations to
UN and OSCE events
·
Conceptualize and help design program
strategies and activities
·
Provide training, technical assistance and
advice to government entities and civil society organizations
·
Develop innovative, strategic advocacy
initiatives to promote support for human rights in Kyrgyzstan
·
Manage the monitoring and evaluation process,
and writing of program reports to ensure timely completion of program
objectives
·
Proactively seek out new funding
opportunities, including funding with new donors
·
Promote collaborative initiatives for rights
defenders
·
Represent Freedom House before counterparts
in country and abroad, and the donor community
·
Other related duties as assigned.
Qualified
and Interested applicants
We invite
qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter with salary history and
desired salary (only candidates who send salary requirements will be considered
for the position) to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org
or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR
Dept., referencing 2013-077 PD Kyrgyzstan in the subject line. Only candidates
who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
9. ВАКАНСИИ:
НАЧИНАЮЩИЙ РАЗРАБОТЧИК, ОПЫТНЫЙ РАЗРАБОТЧИК, АНГЛИЙСКАЯ КОМПАНИЯ ПО РАЗРАБОТКЕ
МАСШТАБНЫХ ВЕБ-ПРИЛОЖЕНИЙ.
В
английскую компанию по разработке масштабных веб-приложений требуются
разработчики на следующие позиции:
Опытный разработчик
Требования:
·
Умение работы, как в команде, так и индивидуально.
·
Необходимо знание следующих технологий: Ruby, Ruby on
Rails, CoffeeScript, PostgreSQL, Backbone.js. Дополнительным плюсом будет опыт
работы в highload проектах.
·
Нужно свободно чувствовать себя как в бэкенде, так и во
фронтенде, поэтому знание CSS3, HTML5 будет дополнительным плюсом.
·
Желательно иметь навык решения сложных алгоритмических
задач.
·
Мы смотрим не на количество страшных (модных) слов,
которыми вы владеете, а на профиль на github и реальный опыт.
Начинающий разработчик
Требования:
·
Умение работы как в команде так и индивидуально
·
Владение Ruby/Rails на базовом уровне.
·
Опыт веб-разработки.
·
Английский на базовом техническом уровне.
·
Если все пункты соблюдены, и есть желание расти
профессионально и обучаться, то вы нам подходите с большой вероятностью.
Мы
предлагаем высокую оплату вашему труду, и возможность расти и развиваться в
крупных западно-ориентированных проектах.
Если
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