IREX/Kyrgyzstan - Alumni Listserv

Электронная рассылка для кыргызстанских выпускников программ ГосДепартамента США предназначена для информирования о мероприятиях, проводимых для выпускников, для распространения новостей и объявлений от АЙРЕКС, АКСЕЛС, Посольства США в Кыргызстане и других организаций о вакансиях, грантовых программах, стажировок и других возможностях для личного, академического и профессионального роста. Информация рассылается один раз в неделю. Вы вправе распространять ее среди всех заинтересованных лиц.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

[Kgalumni-l] Issue 270

Здравствуйте, дорогие получатели рассылки!

Предлагаем Вам 270-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. Также материалы рассылки доступны на блоге по адресу http://kgalumnilistserv.blogspot.com. Если Вы желаете распространить какую-либо информацию по данной рассылке, пожалуйста, отправьте соответствующее сообщение на адрес alumnilistserv@irex.kg не позднее 13:00 каждую среду.

Сообщения, отправленные напрямую на электронный адрес рассылки, блокируются.

Сегодня 20 мая 2009 г. В этом выпуске:

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1) Announcements / Объявления:

ЕЖЕГОДНЫЙ ИНФОРМАЦИОННЫЙ СБОРНИК О КЫРГЫЗСТАНСКИХ ВЫПУСКНИКАХ ОБМЕННЫХ ПРОГРАММ ПРАВИТЕЛЬСТВА США
ECA ALUMNI GRANTS PROGRAM, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION, U.S. Embassy Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic
БЛАГОТВОРИТЕЛЬНАЯ АКЦИЯ ОФ «КОШ АРАКЕТ» ПОСВЯЩЕННАЯ ДНЮ ЗАЩИТЫ ДЕТЕЙ
ПРИГЛАШЕНИЕ НА ЯРМАРКУ ВАКАНСИЙ-2009 «КАДРЫ 21 ВЕКА», ОШ, 26 МАЯ 2009

2) VACANCIES / ВАКАНСИИ:

IREX VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: PROGRAM DIRECTOR, YOUTH CONFLICT PREVENTION PROGRAM, BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN
THE U.S. EMBASSY IN BISHKEK IS SEEKING AN INDIVIDUAL FOR THE POSITION OF POLITICAL ASSISTANT IN THE POLITICAL/ECONOMIC SECTION.
THE U.S. EMBASSY IN BISHKEK IS SEEKING AN INDIVIDUAL FOR THE POSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK/TRANSLATOR IN MCC PROGRAM, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
THE U.S. EMBASSY IN BISHKEK IS SEEKING AN INDIVIDUAL FOR THE POSITION OF COMPUTER OPERATOR/MAIL CLERK IN THE INFORMATION SERVICE CENTER.
KALIKOVA & ASSOCIATES VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: LEGAL ASSISTANT/SECRETARY

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ANNOUNCEMENTS/ОБЪЯВЛЕНИЯ

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1. ЕЖЕГОДНЫЙ ИНФОРМАЦИОННЫЙ СБОРНИК О КЫРГЫЗСТАНСКИХ ВЫПУСКНИКАХ ОБМЕННЫХ ПРОГРАММ ПРАВИТЕЛЬСТВА США

Deadline: August 31, 2009

Отдел по связям с общественностью Посольства США в Кыргызстане выпускает ежегодный информационный сборник о кыргызстанских выпускниках обменных программ Правительства США. Пожалуйста, заполните до 31 августа 2009 года форму по следующей ссылке.

По вопросам относительно информационного сборника обращаться к Джуманалиевой Наталье, координатору обменных программ, Посольства США в Кыргызской республике поdjumanalievand@state.gov

2. ECA ALUMNI GRANTS PROGRAM, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION, U.S. Embassy Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic

The 2009 ECA Alumni Small Grants Program (ASGP) is designed to support the professional development of U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) alumni and promote community development in alumni"s countries. Alumni may apply for a grant of up to $5,000 to conduct a community development or professional development project. (Small-scale projects should not exceed - $1,000. Large-scale projects can be up to $5,000) The project time period is 12 months.

1. Grant recipient must indicate:

a) Names the initiative group/NGO
b) Contact address, phone/fax number and e-mail address
c) Name and home address of Project Manager:
d) Bank Account Information ($/soms)

2. Background on the initiative group/NGO:
No more than 3 paragraphs

a) Primary goals
b) Previous grants received
c) How the NGO is funded
d) An example of a recent successful project.

3. Program Description
No more than 1 page
a) Statement of Objectives:

Describe project goal(s);
How it (they) will be achieved;
Provide detailed description of program activities/events;
Work Plan should be attached.

b) Project Justification:

Why did you decide to apply to the U.S. Gov. to support your project?
How will this project benefit for the Kyrgyz Republic?
Describe the target audience: age groups, occupation, number of program participants?
How will you measure the success or future of your project?

c) Program Duration

4. Budget
No more than 2 pages

a) Amount requested (in USD);
b) Itemized cost breakdown;

APPLICATION FORM GUIDELINES

PROPOSAL FORMAT:

First draft proposal can be submitted in Russian, but the final version should be written in English.
Proposal should not exceed 5 typed pages in font 12.
Applicants should attach copies of resumes for the key personnel.
Proposals should list any previous grants received in a form of attachment (date, amount, purpose) as well as any other funding sources.
A copy of the registration papers of the organization should be attached.
If you are not an NGO, please attach a letter from an organization supporting your efforts.

NARRATIVE PART:

Key questions to address in your proposal are:

WHO (name of NGO, list of the names of the initiative group and its partners if appropriate),
WHAT (planned activities),
WHEN (program dates),
WHY (the issue, target group and region(s)),
HOW (what resources are available and which are requested),
FOR WHOM (target audience),
AT WHAT COST (budget and name of organization to which you submitted this grant (co-sponsoring is strongly encouraged)),
WHAT ARE THE RESULTS (planned successful results and sustainability).

This includes:

Justification should explain why you decided to apply to the U.S. Government for funding of this particular project; why a proposed project is important, who will be affected by this project, what difference it makes for the Kyrgyz Republic. Also, please explain what criteria you will use to measure the success or future of your project. (May also attach letters of endorsement attesting to the seriousness of the proposal.)
Sustainability - if the project is intended to continue after the funding ends, the proposal must explain how the organization will fund the activity in the future.
Proposals for publication of materials should describe the intended audience, content, and how materials will be distributed, and will normally be considered only if the language of the material is Russian, Kyrgyz or English. If U.S. Government funds are used to fund publication, the grant must include language granting copyright to the U.S. Government, or recognizing that the U.S. Government will have unlimited rights to reprint or distribute the material if it chooses.

PROJECT TIME-FRAME:

Project dates cannot exceed one year.

DEADLINE:

Sunday, May 31, 2009

PROJECT SCALE:

Small-scale projects should not exceed - $1,000. Large-scale projects can be up to $5,000. If the scale of the project exceeds the limits, please consult with grant administrators.
For additional questions and submitting of the filled out application contact –
Natalia Djumanalieva,
Alumni and ELP Coordinator
Phone - 551241 (4415);
E-mail:djumanalievand@state.gov

Application forms with instuction and budget can be downloaded from address: http://www.irex.kg/en/alumni/grant.html

3. БЛАГОТВОРИТЕЛЬНАЯ АКЦИЯ ОФ «КОШ АРАКЕТ» ПОСВЯЩЕННАЯ ДНЮ ЗАЩИТЫ ДЕТЕЙ

ОФ «Кош Аракет» приглашает всех выпускников программ Госдепартамента работающих на юге Кыргызстана принять активное участие на благотворительной акции, которая будет началом плодотворной работы Ассоциации Выпускников юга Кыргызстана. ОФ «Кош Аракет» последние 2 года тесно работает с детскими специальными детскими учреждениями Ферганской Долины, поэтому сталкивается с проблемами уязвимых детей не понаслышке.
Мы будем рады всему, что Вы готовы передать детям. Собранные игрушки и вещи будут переданы детям 29 мая 2009 года на выставке – ярмарке «Мир глазами детей» посвященное ко Дню Защиты Детей организуемого «Центрально- Азиатским Альянсом по Воде» в рамках проекта «Детские Независимые Республики». Этот праздник для многих детей долгожданный, так дадим возможность детям почувствовать ласку и заботу окружающих их общества.

Контактный адрес:
Каракозуева Эркингуль, Выпускница программы - 2002, 2003
Тел: 0555 963832,(03222) 49104, 27916
erkingulk@yahoo.com, kosh_araket@mail.ru
Гульнара Женишбекова – Координатор ДНР
Тел.: (03222) 20096, caawosh@hotmail.com, caawosh@mail.ru

4. ПРИГЛАШЕНИЕ НА ЯРМАРКУ ВАКАНСИЙ-2009 «КАДРЫ 21 ВЕКА», ОШ, 26 МАЯ 2009

Уважаемые Выпускники,
Комитет по миграции и занятости, комитет по делам молодежи, спорту и физкультуре города Ош приглашает Вас на Национальную ярмарку вакансий «Кадры 21 века», который проводится 26 мая в партнерстве с Ассоциацией учреждений образования «EdNet» в Кыргызском Национальном театре Драмы им. С. Ибраимова в рамках проекта "Создание он-лайн и электронного ресурсного бюллетеня по вопросам профориентации и занятости молодежи" Молодежной программы Фонда "Сорос-Кыргызстан" при поддержке АКТЕД в Кыргызстане.

Ярмарка Вакансий включает мероприятия:

Выставочную экспозицию (стендовая сессия) компаний работодателей, ВУЗов и ССУЗов.
Презентации компаний/вузов для аудитории посетителей
Мастер - классы для соискателей, работодателей и провайдеров
Информация о программах обучения и стажировках.

Желающим выпускникам рассказать о программах обмена и возможности подать заявки на новые конкурсы и поделиться опытом будут организованы встречи, поэтому просим заранее обговорить детали с организаторами.

Контактное лицо:
Каракозуева Эркингуль, Выпускница программы - 2002, 2003
Тел: 0555 963832,(03222) 49104, 27916
erkingulk@yahoo.com, kosh_araket@mail.ru

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VACANCIES / ВАКАНСИИ:

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1. IREX VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: PROGRAM DIRECTOR, YOUTH CONFLICT PREVENTION PROGRAM, BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN

TITLE: Program Director, Youth Conflict Prevention Program

ABOUT IREX
IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing leadership and innovative programs to improve the quality of education, strengthen independent media, and foster pluralistic civil society development.

Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of $50 million and a staff of over 400 professionals worldwide. IREX and its partner IREX Europe deliver cross-cutting programs and consulting expertise in more than 100 countries.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

IREX seeks a Program Director to launch and direct a possible conflict prevention program among youth in Kyrgyzstan. The Project Director will have overall responsibility for meeting program objectives, managing staff, coordinating with partner organizations, and financial oversight. This position will be based full-time in Kyrgyzstan. The position is contingent on funding.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Provide vision and strategic direction for the program
Develop and maintain effective partnerships with local civil society organizations
Serve as primary liaison with donor(s)
Oversee recruitment of young participants and adult trainers, organize youth events
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

Five or more years of experience working on conflict mitigation and/or youth programming required
Excellent understanding of conflict triggers in Southern Kyrgyzstan required
Experience implementing arts-based programs preferred
Experience managing USAID-funded programs strongly preferred
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 function professionally and effectively in verbal and written English required

TO APPLY
Please apply online at our JOB BOARD at www.irex.org. If you have difficulties with the online system please send an email to jobboardhelp@irex.org with ATTN: DEV/KG/PD/NM in the subject line.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

EOE

2. THE U.S. EMBASSY IN BISHKEK IS SEEKING AN INDIVIDUAL FOR THE POSITION OF POLITICAL ASSISTANT IN THE POLITICAL/ECONOMIC SECTION.

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 2009-10

NOTE: All applicants who are not the Family Members of USG employees officially assigned to post and under Chief of Mission Authority must have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates

POSITION: Political Assistant

OPENING DATE: May 15, 2009

CLOSING DATE: May 29, 2009

WORK HOURS: Full-time

NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The incumbent collects public information (from newspapers, internet, etc.) and develops contacts with key individuals in order to monitor and report on Kyrgyz economic, political and business developments. Environment, science, technology, health, labor and agricultural issues are also included in the incumbent's portfolio. S/he implements Pol/Econ Section projects and coordinates the Cochran program in Kyrgyzstan. The incumbent reports to a Pol/Econ Officer.

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office. Please contact 4469/4494.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

Education: University degree in economic or social sciences is required.
Prior work experience: Three years of experience working with economic and/or political issues.
Language Proficiency: English Level IV/IV (Fluent) (speaking, reading, writing); Russian IV/IV (Fluent) (speaking, reading, writing); Kyrgyz – III/III (Good working knowledge) (speaking, reading, writing).
Job Knowledges: Excellent knowledge of Kyrgyz and regional economic and political systems and institutions.
Skills and abilities: Excellent English/Russian/Kyrgyz drafting and oral presentation skills; strong ability to analyze economic and social developments. Strong interpersonal skills. Strong ability to establish contacts with government/civic representatives; ability to work with minimum supervision.

SELECTION PROCESS

When fully qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and US Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

Full description of the political assistant vacancy available from following link: http://www.irex.kg/en/alumni/newsletter_archive.html/139

3. THE U.S. EMBASSY IN BISHKEK IS SEEKING AN INDIVIDUAL FOR THE POSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK/TRANSLATOR IN MCC PROGRAM, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 2009-08
NOTE: All applicants who are not the Family Members of USG employees officially assigned to post and under Chief of Mission Authority must have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates

POSITION: Administrative Clerk/Translator

OPENING DATE: May 15, 2009

CLOSING DATE: May 29, 2009

WORK HOURS: Full-time;

LENGTH OF HIRE: Temporary position until June 2010

NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The incumbent performs responsible and complex administrative work for the Program Manager (PM) of the ICITAP Component of the Millennium Challenge Account Threshold Program (MCATP). He/She will serve as the PM’s Administrative Assistant and will support the PM in all aspects of the implementation of Component 2 of the MCATP. He/She will support coordination of all program activities, training and procurement. The incumbent will have responsibility for maintaining financial records and tracking for the program, managing program records and files, generating activity and financial reporting, coordinating meetings and interaction with Kyrgyz Government officials and provides the necessary interpretation and translation services for the Program Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Science, English language, International Relations, military education or related discipline is required.
Prior work experience: One year of experience in translation and/or interpreting is required.
Language Proficiency: Level 3 (Good working knowledge) English verbal/written is required. Level 3 (Good working knowledge) Russian verbal/written is required. Level 1 (Rudimentary) Kyrgyz verbal/written is required.
Job Knowledges: Basic knowledge of an embassy’s operations. Excellent host country knowledge of traditions, history political environment is required. Familiarity of Kyrgyz law enforcement structures, concepts, and processes. Some knowledge in financial accounting or bookkeeping.
Skills and abilities: Problem solving, innovation, planning, communications. Ability to quickly and accurately interpret and translate law enforcement terms. Ability to utilize basic Microsoft products to include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

SELECTION PROCESS

When fully qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and US Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

Full description of the political assistant vacancy available from following link: http://www.irex.kg/en/alumni/newsletter_archive.html/139

4. THE U.S. EMBASSY IN BISHKEK IS SEEKING AN INDIVIDUAL FOR THE POSITION OF COMPUTER OPERATOR/MAIL CLERK IN THE INFORMATION SERVICE CENTER.

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 2009-09
NOTE: All applicants who are not the Family Members of USG employees officially assigned to post and under Chief of Mission Authority must have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates

POSITION: Computer Operator/Mail Clerk

OPENING DATE: May 15, 2009

CLOSING DATE: May 29, 2009

WORK HOURS: Full-time

NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Assists LAN manager in day-to-day operation of computer network. The incumbent is responsible for preparing unclassified pouch and incoming and outgoing mail. The incumbent will also serve as the backup Radio Technician / Telephone Operator and will be responsible for sending, receiving, and distributing faxes.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

Education: Graduate of University/or other institute with degree in computers.
Prior work experience: 1-2 years working with computer.
Language Proficiency: English Level III (Good working knowledge), Russian IV (fluent).
Job Knowledges: Must know Windows Operating System.
Skills and abilities: Ability to solve computer and day-to-day problems.

Under general supervision type, format, file various legal documents, utilities bills and similar;
Answer to phone calls, email inquiries and deal with other correspondence
Arrange and support meetings, conference calls, video-conferences
Copy and fax documents
Develop and maintain positive and friendly office environment

Minimum Qualifications:

At least six months experience holding a position involving the above responsibilities.
University degree (experienced last year university students may apply provided that they are able to work full time)
Excellent written and oral Russian language skills, conversation English is a must, knowledge of Kyrgyz language
Excellent typing skills
Advanced user of Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Excel), Internet, Outlook
Ability to develop and maintain positive and friendly office environment
Ability to Keep up effective communication between legal stuff and clients

Personal skills:

Mature judgment, interest to learn, team player, loyalty, tact, excellent communication skills

All interested candidates please email your CV’s with a cover letter to lawyer@k-a.kg before May 30, 2009 in English and Russian languages. Only selected candidates will be invited for an interview.

Kalikova & Associates
71 Erkindik Boulevard, Bishkek,
720040, Kyrgyz Republic
Tel.: 996 (312) 66-60-60; 66-63-63
996 (312) 66-22-21; 66-22-50
Fax: 996 (312) 66-27-88
website: www.k-a.kg

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Thursday, May 14, 2009

[Kgalumni-l] Issue 269

Здравствуйте, дорогие получатели рассылки!

Предлагаем Вам 269-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. Также материалы рассылки доступны на блоге по адресу http://kgalumnilistserv.blogspot.com. Если Вы желаете распространить какую-либо информацию по данной рассылке, пожалуйста, отправьте соответствующее сообщение на адрес alumnilistserv@irex.kg не позднее 13:00 каждую среду.

Сообщения, отправленные напрямую на электронный адрес рассылки, блокируются.

Сегодня 13 мая 2009 г. В этом выпуске:

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1) Announcements / Объявления:

ЕЖЕГОДНЫЙ ИНФОРМАЦИОННЫЙ СБОРНИК О КЫРГЫЗСТАНСКИХ ВЫПУСКНИКАХ ОБМЕННЫХ ПРОГРАММ ПРАВИТЕЛЬСТВА США
ENGLISH ROUNDTABLE TO EXAMINE TEACHING GRAMMAR COMMUNICATIVELY, MAY 14
ECA ALUMNI GRANTS PROGRAM, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION, U.S. Embassy Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic
SMILE PROJECT «CINDERELLA DRESSES, DANCES AND FUNDRAISING» CALL FOR PROFESSIONAL DANCE TEACHERS / DANCERS TO TRAIN CHILDREN AT ORPHANAGE HOUSE
ГРАНТ 0!5 ПРИГЛАШАЕТ НА ТРЕНИНГ «КАК ПИСАТЬ ЗАЯВКИ НА ГРАНТ», «КАК ПОЛУЧИТЬ ГРАНТ»
КОМПАНИЯ EMARKETING2U CONSULTING ПРЕДЛАГАЕТ РАЗРАБОТКУ ПРОФЕССИОНАЛЬНЫХ ВЕБ - САЙТОВ ВЫСОКОГО КАЧЕСТВА.
ОБЩЕСТВЕННЫЙ ФОНД «ТААЛИМ-ФОРУМ» ПРИ ПОДДЕРЖКЕ ФОНДА КРИСТЕНСЕН ОБЪЯВЛЯЕТ КОНКУРС СРЕДИ СТУДЕНТОВ НА УЧАСТИЕ В ЛЕТНЕМ ЭКОЛОГИЧЕСКОМ СЕМИНАРЕ 3 - 20 АВГУСТА.

2) VACANCIES / ВАКАНСИИ:

MICROFINANZA RATING (RATING AGENCY) SEEKING FOR PART-TIME ACCOUNTANT/OFFICE MANAGER POSITION, BISHKEK

АКТЕД ОБЪЯВЛЯЕТ КОНКУРС СРЕДИ КВАЛИФИЦИРОВАННЫХ СПЕЦИАЛИСТОВ НА ЗАМЕЩЕНИЕ ВАКАНТНОЙ ДОЛЖНОСТИ ЛОГИСТИК/ВОДИТЕЛЬ
THE GREAT WALL (LANGUAGE LEARNING CENTER) IS HIRING THE INSTRUCTORS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS/ОБЪЯВЛЕНИЯ

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1. ЕЖЕГОДНЫЙ ИНФОРМАЦИОННЫЙ СБОРНИК О КЫРГЫЗСТАНСКИХ ВЫПУСКНИКАХ ОБМЕННЫХ ПРОГРАММ ПРАВИТЕЛЬСТВА США

Deadline: August 31, 2009
Отдел по связям с общественностью Посольства США в Кыргызстане выпускает ежегодный информационный сборник о кыргызстанских выпускниках обменных программ Правительства США. Пожалуйста, заполните до 31 августа 2009 года форму по следующей ссылке.

По вопросам относительно информационного сборника обращаться к Джуманалиевой Наталье, координатору обменных программ, Посольства США в Кыргызской республике по djumanalievand@state.gov

2. ENGLISH ROUNDTABLE TO EXAMINE TEACHING GRAMMAR COMMUNICATIVELY, MAY 14

English Roundtable to Examine Teaching Grammar Communicatively, May 14, webchat with English language officer, Damon Anderson

Join us on May 14 at 12:00 Bishkek time (06:00 GMT) to discuss the topic. We look forward to your comments, suggestions and best practices on teaching grammar. Our guest will be Damon Anderson, regional English language officer at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, China.

If you would like to participate in this webchat, please go to http://statedept.connectsolutions.com/englishroundtable/ from any computer with Internet access, including your home ones. No registration is needed. Simply choose "Enter as a Guest," type in your preferred screen name and join the discussion. We accept questions and comments in advance of, and at any time during, the program. For those who want to participate as a group please come to American Center in the Bayalinov (former Chernyshevsky) Library (2nd floor) on Thursday at 11:30.

The transcript of this webchat will be available on America.gov’s webchat page, where information about upcoming webchats is also available.

Read more: http://www.america.gov/st/webchat-english/2009/April/20090409180108ihecuor0.2156423.html#ixzz0FAuWHQaF&B

For more information contact Natalia Djumanalieva, PAS,US Embassy, tel: 55-12-41(4604); e-mail:djumanalievand@state.gov

3. ECA ALUMNI GRANTS PROGRAM, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION, U.S. Embassy Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic

The 2009 ECA Alumni Small Grants Program (ASGP) is designed to support the professional development of U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) alumni and promote community development in alumni"s countries. Alumni may apply for a grant of up to $5,000 to conduct a community development or professional development project. (Small-scale projects should not exceed - $1,000. Large-scale projects can be up to $5,000) The project time period is 12 months.

1. Grant recipient must indicate:

a) Names the initiative group/NGO
b) Contact address, phone/fax number and e-mail address
c) Name and home address of Project Manager:
d) Bank Account Information ($/soms)

2. Background on the initiative group/NGO:
No more than 3 paragraphs

a) Primary goals
b) Previous grants received
c) How the NGO is funded
d) An example of a recent successful project.

3. Program Description
No more than 1 page

a) Statement of Objectives:

Describe project goal(s);
How it (they) will be achieved;
Provide detailed description of program activities/events;
Work Plan should be attached.

b) Project Justification:

Why did you decide to apply to the U.S. Gov. to support your project?
How will this project benefit for the Kyrgyz Republic?
Describe the target audience: age groups, occupation, number of program participants?
How will you measure the success or future of your project?

c) Program Duration

4. Budget
No more than 2 pages

a) Amount requested (in USD);
b) Itemized cost breakdown;

APPLICATION FORM GUIDELINES

PROPOSAL FORMAT:

First draft proposal can be submitted in Russian, but the final version should be written in English.

Proposal should not exceed 5 typed pages in font 12.
Applicants should attach copies of resumes for the key personnel.
Proposals should list any previous grants received in a form of attachment (date, amount, purpose) as well as any other funding sources.
A copy of the registration papers of the organization should be attached.
If you are not an NGO, please attach a letter from an organization supporting your efforts.

NARRATIVE PART:

Key questions to address in your proposal are:

WHO (name of NGO, list of the names of the initiative group and its partners if appropriate),
WHAT (planned activities),
WHEN (program dates),
WHY (the issue, target group and region(s)),
HOW (what resources are available and which are requested),
FOR WHOM (target audience),
AT WHAT COST (budget and name of organization to which you submitted this grant (co-sponsoring is strongly encouraged)),
WHAT ARE THE RESULTS (planned successful results and sustainability).

This includes:

Justification should explain why you decided to apply to the U.S. Government for funding of this particular project; why a proposed project is important, who will be affected by this project, what difference it makes for the Kyrgyz Republic. Also, please explain what criteria you will use to measure the success or future of your project. (May also attach letters of endorsement attesting to the seriousness of the proposal.)

Sustainability - if the project is intended to continue after the funding ends, the proposal must explain how the organization will fund the activity in the future.
Proposals for publication of materials should describe the intended audience, content, and how materials will be distributed, and will normally be considered only if the language of the material is Russian, Kyrgyz or English. If U.S. Government funds are used to fund publication, the grant must include language granting copyright to the U.S. Government, or recognizing that the U.S. Government will have unlimited rights to reprint or distribute the material if it chooses.

PROJECT TIME-FRAME:

Project dates cannot exceed one year.

PROJECT SCALE:

Small-scale projects should not exceed - $1,000. Large-scale projects can be up to $5,000. If the scale of the project exceeds the limits, please consult with grant administrators.

For additional questions and submitting of the filled out application contact –
Natalia Djumanalieva,
Alumni and ELP Coordinator
Phone - 551241 (4415);
E-mail:djumanalievand@state.gov

Application forms with instuction and budget can be downloaded from address: http://www.irex.kg/en/alumni/grant.html

4. SMILE PROJECT «CINDERELLA DRESSES, DANCES AND FUNDRAISING» CALL FOR PROFESSIONAL DANCE TEACHERS / DANCERS TO TRAIN CHILDREN AT ORPHANAGE HOUSE

SMILE Project “Cinderella Dresses, Dances and Fundraising” financed from IREX SMILE grant and supported by EMarketing2U Consulting collect YOUR donations and call for Professional Dance Teachers/ Dancers to train children at Orphanage House for 1 day on May 29 or May 30, 2009

We accept YOUR DONATIONS to help children at Orphanage House from May 11-13, 2009 (18:00-19:00)!
We collect donations till May 25, 2009
If you wish to donate free toys, money, books, cloth, clothes, candies, cassette recorder or CD player, music CDs or anything else you think will be useful for children at Orphanage House, you can leave your donations from May 11-13, 2009 18:00-19:00 p.m.

at the address of the Smile Project:

K. 205, 2 Korpus, 2 floor,
University of Arabaev (entrance from Razzakova),
Ul. Razzakova 51, Bishkek
Tel. (0555) 9262-96
E-mail: grant05@yandex.ru

Collected money donations will be used for purchasing a cassette recorder, sewing fancy costumes for children dances at Charity Concerts, buying toys, books and candies to make childhood of these children merry and happier!

THANK YOU MUCH IN ADVANCE!

BRIEFLY ABOUT THE PROJECT

SMILE Project “Cinderella Dresses, Dances and Fundraising” will organize several events:

Sewing and presenting 10 costumes and 10 evening dresses to Orphanage House: Costumes will be used by children for Fun Dancing and Charity Concerts, and Evening Dresses will be given to wear to 10 girls each year graduating with highest grades. These young people have merry holidays that make them smile so rarely. A Nice Dress is a dream of almost each and every girl in an Orphanage House!
One Day Dance Class by Professional Volunteer for children in Orphanage House: for some of the children dancing in fancy costumes will be just a nice hobby and great fun activity – they have a right to smile!
One Day Business and Fundraising Training by Business Consultant, EMarketing2U Consulting for older children and for teachers in Orphanage House to learn how they can fundraise in the future via Charity Concerts with Dances, How to Earn Extra Incomes via Evening Dress Rentals.

5. ГРАНТ 0!5 ПРИГЛАШАЕТ НА ТРЕНИНГ «КАК ПИСАТЬ ЗАЯВКИ НА ГРАНТ», «КАК ПОЛУЧИТЬ ГРАНТ»

Грант – это деньги, которые Вы можете получить без процентов, без залога и их не нужно возвращать.

Гранты выдаются организациям, НПО, вузам, физическим лицам ( частным лицам ), бизнес структурам, ассоциациям и гос.учреждениям, а также определенной категории граждан.
Грант может помочь Вам:

Реализовать собственные идеи,
Профессионально развиться,
Создать для себя и других рабочие места,
Начать малый бизнес,
Помочь обществу, государству или собственной организации решить проблему,
Удержаться на плаву во время кризиса

Что Вам нужно чтобы получить грант?
Блестящая идея, отличный проект и грамотная заявка на грант.
Подробно о том, как всего этого достигнуть: на тренингах ГРАНТ 0!5 «Как писать заявки на грант», «Как получить грант».

ГРАНТ 0!5 также проводит корпоративные тренинги для грантодателей и международных организаций. Запись по Тел.: +996 (0555) 92-6-29-6. Выдается сертификат.
Консультант, проводящий тренинг по грантам, получал несколько грантов от различных международных организаций.

Сайт: http://grant05.narod.ru

Тел.: +996 (0555) 92-6-29-6
E-mail: grant05@narod.ru

6. КОМПАНИЯ EMARKETING2U CONSULTING ПРЕДЛАГАЕТ РАЗРАБОТКУ ПРОФЕССИОНАЛЬНЫХ ВЕБ - САЙТОВ ВЫСОКОГО КАЧЕСТВА.

Компания EMarketing2U Consulting предлагает профессиональные веб- сайты высокого качества. Сайты любого уровня сложности. У нас работают для Вас два лучших дизайнера и первоклассные программисты. Быстро, качественно, узнаваемо.

Все наши сайты разрабатываются не только с точки зрения ИТ специалистов, но также отсматриваются нашим Интернет маркетологом с точки зрения Ваших клиентов и пользователей,
а также улучшенной популяризации и раскрутки сайта среди тех, кого Вы хотите привлечь Вашим сайтом.

Мы делаем и раскручиваем сайты на нескольких языках: английский язык, русский язык, кыргызский язык и т.п.
При встрече с нашим менеджером Вы можете выбрать из имеющегося портфолио готовых сайтов и дизайнов сайтов. Мы выслушаем, что Вы хотите и сделаем даже больше!

Подробно на сайте: http://emarketing2u.narod.ru

E-mail: emarketing2u@yandex.ru
Тел.: +996 (0555) 92-6-29-6

7. ОБЩЕСТВЕННЫЙ ФОНД «ТААЛИМ-ФОРУМ» ПРИ ПОДДЕРЖКЕ ФОНДА КРИСТЕНСЕН ОБЪЯВЛЯЕТ КОНКУРС СРЕДИ СТУДЕНТОВ НА УЧАСТИЕ В ЛЕТНЕМ ЭКОЛОГИЧЕСКОМ СЕМИНАРЕ 3 - 20 АВГУСТА.

Общественный Фонд «Таалим-Форум» при поддержке Фонда Кристенсен объявляет конкурс среди студентов на участие в Летнем Экологическом Семинаре 3 - 20 Августа.
Преподаватели: профессор С. Хардинг (Шумахер Колледж, Великобритания); специалисты Кыргызстана в области этнобиологии, археологии, художественного фото и видео.

Занятия будут проходить в г. Бишкек и на горном пастбище (джайлоо)

Программа семинара включает:

Принципы глубинной экологии; «Теория Геи» - Земли как живого организма; изучение растений на местности; экологический дизайн
Основы художественной фотографии и Коллективного Видео
Практические занятия на джайлоо

На конкурс могут подавать заявки студенты вузов, заинтересованные в изучении и сохранении природного и культурного разнообразия края, взаимоотношений человека и природы.

Приветствуется:

Активная жизненная позиция
Стремление к познанию, освоению и использованию современных научно-практических знаний, а также традиционной мудрости и духовной культуры
Владение английским языком

Для участия в конкурсе необходимо заполнить заявку и написать сочинение на экологическую тему.

Срок подачи заявок до 25 мая 2009 года. Прошедшие отбор участники будут приглашены на собеседование. Форму заявки и рекомендации по написанию сочинения можно получить также отправив письмо по электронной почте: taalimforum@gmail.com и по адресу: http://taalimforum.mega.kg

Контактная информация: т. (312) 315650, (312) 478574. Координатор проекта Динара Алымова

Расходы участников семинара обеспечиваются проектом.

Миссия ОФ «Таалим-Форум» - Поддержка и совершенствование гуманитарного образования

Миссия Фонда Кристенсен – Поддержка усилий по сохранению биологического и культурного разнообразия

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1. MICROFINANZA RATING (RATING AGENCY) SEEKING FOR PART-TIME ACCOUNTANT/OFFICE MANAGER POSITION, BISHKEK

Position: Part-time Accountant/Office Manager

The office manager will be working in a dynamic and international environment with a team of microfinance rating specialists. He/She will be responsible for logistic aspects within the office (office supplies, deadline logistics, such as office rent, internet, contacts database…) including preparation of all documents required for rating missions whose microfinance experts will be involved. Besides, the person will be in charge of bookkeeping transactions and compiling on a monthly basis financial statements to submits to Tax Authorities and HQ based in Milan (Italy).

Responsibilities:

Organize the rating missions for the microfinance experts (accommodation, travelling, VISA and etc.).
Maintenance of the local office (office supplies, deadline office payments).
Bookkeeping of financial transactions (preparing of journal cash flow) through 1-C Software.
Reconciliations with bank statements
Compiling of financial statement on a monthly basis according to National and International Accounting Standards.
Reporting to the Supervisor, Tax Authorities and HQ Italy.
Collect and maintain information in the contacts database and file material database.

Required Skills

Education: degree or post-graduated in one the following subject: economics, finance, business administration, accounting or similar.
Professional experience: at least 2 years of work experience in one or more of the following sectors: accounting, financial sector, previous experience in international organization would be an asset.
Computer skills: excellent knowledge of 1-C Accounting Software, Windows, MS Office, and Internet browsers.
Language skills: fluency in Russian and English (spoken and written).

Personal skills:

Highly organized; ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a rapidly changing work environment.
Organization and maintenance of computer database systems, telephone, mail, filing, and library and management of facilities, systems, equipment and supplies.
Ability to use initiative and independent judgement within program and policy guidelines.
Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing, including correct spelling, grammar, telephone voice and manners, and proofreading.
Attentive to detail.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

Contract position

Accountant/ Officer Manager will be firstly hired as part-time with the possibility in the future to work as full time.

DEADLINE: 1st of June 2009

Only selected candidates will be invited for the interview.

Start of the mission July 2009

Send your C.V., covering letter and one reference to Mr. Marco Boa marco.boa@microfinanzarating.com, Ms. Dinara Mamatova dinara.mamatova@microfinanzarating.com

2. АКТЕД ОБЪЯВЛЯЕТ КОНКУРС СРЕДИ КВАЛИФИЦИРОВАННЫХ СПЕЦИАЛИСТОВ НА ЗАМЕЩЕНИЕ ВАКАНТНОЙ ДОЛЖНОСТИ ЛОГИСТИК/ВОДИТЕЛЬ

Французская Гуманитарная Неправительственная Организация «Агентство по Техническому Сотрудничеству и Развитию» – АКТЕД ведет свою деятельность в Кыргызстане с 2005 года и в данное время осуществляет комплексные программы развития по сокращению бедности, развитию сельского хозяйства, инициативе местного самоуправления, здравоохранению и образованию, также как по реабилитации систем водоснабжения, социальных инфраструктур и предотвращению стихийный бедствий.

АКТЕД объявляет конкурс среди квалифицированных специалистов на замещение вакантной должности: ЛОГИСТИК/ВОДИТЕЛЬ (ссылка No. RW_0905AEJ/01)

Место работы г.Бишкек

Требования:

Опыт работы с НПО/Международными организациями предпочтителен;
Знание английского языка является преимуществом;
Отличные знания MS Excel и MS Word;
Водительский стаж (категории B, С) обязателен;
Отличные межличностные и коммуникативные навыки общения;
Умение работать эффективно и в сжатые сроки.

Прием документов:

Документы, на русском или английском языке, должны включать резюме, сопроводительное письмо и два рекомендательных письма.
Документы принимаются не позже 18:00, 11 мая 2009 по адресу:
г.Бишкек, проспект Манаса 101/1 (здание «Сапаткома»), каб.308 Тел. +996 312 69 41 61
По эл. адресу jobs.acted@gmail.com указывая ссылку позиции (т.е. Логистик) в теме письма.

Только наиболее подходящие кандидаты будут приглашены на собеседование.

3. THE GREAT WALL (LANGUAGE LEARNING CENTER) IS HIRING THE INSTRUCTORS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE.

Dear Prospective Instructors,

Greetings from the Great Wall!!!

The Great Wall, a language learning center, is hiring the prospective instructors of English language. Please, send one-page resume to officegreatwall@gmail.com until May 21, 2009: or contact Aiturgan by (312) 698-508 (work); (772) 211-735 (cell)

Thank you for joining us!!!

The staff of the Great Wall

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Wednesday, April 1, 2009

[Kgalumni-l] Issue 263

Здравствуйте, дорогие получатели рассылки!

Предлагаем Вам 263-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. Также материалы рассылки доступны на блоге по адресу http://kgalumnilistserv.blogspot.com. Если Вы желаете распространить какую-либо информацию по данной рассылке, пожалуйста, отправьте соответствующее сообщение на адрес alumnilistserv@irex.kg не позднее 13:00 каждую среду.

Сообщения, отправленные напрямую на электронный адрес рассылки, блокируются.

Сегодня 1 апреля 2009 г. В этом выпуске:

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1) Announcements / Объявления:

1. ЕЖЕГОДНЫЙ ИНФОРМАЦИОННЫЙ СБОРНИК О КЫРГЫЗСТАНСКИХ ВЫПУСКНИКАХ ОБМЕННЫХ ПРОГРАММ ПРАВИТЕЛЬСТВА США

2. 2009 ECA ALUMNI SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM

3. FLEX ALUMNI REUNION ON APRIL 30, 2009 (NEW)

4. ECONOMICS EDUCATION AND RESEARCH CONSORTIUM ANNOUNCE ECONOMICS RESEARCH GRANT COMPETITION, SPRING 2009 ROUND, Deadline April 12, 2009

5. AZERBAIJAN DIPLOMATIC ACADEMY, SUMMER SCHOOL, 3-12 JULY, 2009 , DEADLINE MAY 15, 2009

2) Vacancies / Вакансии :

1. MERCY CORPS KYRGYZSTAN ANNOUNCES THE FOLLOWING VACANCY POSITIONS FOR THE PROJECT OF LOCAL /REGIONAL PROCUREMENT OF FOOD AID FOR A COMMUNITY-BASED NUTRITION INTERVENTION TO FOOD INSECURE HOUSEHOLD.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS/ОБЪЯВЛЕНИЯ

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1. ЕЖЕГОДНЫЙ ИНФОРМАЦИОННЫЙ СБОРНИК О КЫРГЫЗСТАНСКИХ ВЫПУСКНИКАХ ОБМЕННЫХ ПРОГРАММ ПРАВИТЕЛЬСТВА США

Deadline: April 5, 2009

Отдел по связям с общественностью Посольства США в Кыргызстане выпускает ежегодный информационный сборник о кыргызстанских выпускниках обменных программ Правительства США. Пожалуйста, заполните до 5 апреля 2009 года форму по следующей ссылке.

По вопросам относительно информационного сборника обращаться к Джуманалиевой Наталье, координатору обменных программ, Посольства США в Кыргызской республике по djumanalievand@state.gov

2. 2009 ECA ALUMNI SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM – REMINDER

DEADLINE: Friday, April 3, 2009

Program Overview

The 2009 ECA Alumni Small Grants Program (ASGP) is designed to support the professional development of U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) alumni and promote community development in alumni's countries. Alumni may apply for a grant of up to $3,000 to conduct a community development or professional development project. The project time period is ten months.

Eligible alumni – The ASGP is open to alumni of the following ECA-sponsored programs:

Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program (Muskie)
Eurasian Undergraduate Exchange Program (UGRAD) (formerly known as the FREEDOM Support Act Undergraduate Program)

Individuals in the following circumstances are NOT eligible for Alumni Small Grants Program:

Individuals currently residing or working outside of one of the Eurasian countries listed above;
Local employees of the U.S. missions abroad who work for the U.S. Department of State are ineligible for grants during the period of their employment and for one year following the termination of employment;
Immediate families (i.e. spouses and dependent children) of U.S. Department of State employees for a period of one year following the termination of such employment. This provision does not disqualify self-supporting members of families who live apart from their parents;
Persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of a crime (excluding minor traffic violations);
Current IREX employees and consultants and their immediate family members (spouses, parents, children, and siblings); or

Possible project ideas include:

Initiating a public or community service program;
Launching a pilot program at an NGO or academic institution;
Organizing training programs or conferences for professional colleagues and/or other alumni;
Funding travel of US colleagues to eligible Eurasian countries for conferences, training programs and professional collaboration;
Development and publication of curricula, textbooks, or related reference or educational materials;
Publication of public information pamphlets or brochures; and
Conducting any other projects judged by the selection committee and/or ECA to be in the interest of program goals.

The maximum grant amount awarded for any project is $3,000. Alumni are welcome to collaborate with other ECA alumni (including eligible alumni from other countries) to submit joint projects. The maximum grant award is $3,000, regardless of the number of alumni collaborators.

Please note that budgets are scrutinized carefully. Projects will be given preference that have low budgets, include cost-share and make good use of limited resources.

Please note that the purchase of computer hardware or office equipment (printers, photocopiers, fax machines, etc.) is prohibited. Additionally, funds from the grant cannot be used explicitly for the creation of organizational or personal web sites. ECA alumni are encouraged to work through the Internet Access and Training Program (IATP) to accomplish these goals. Lastly, grant funds may not be used to provide honorarium to ECA alumni, including the grant recipient.

Eligible alumni must complete their small grant activities within Eurasia (Eurasia is defined as Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Ukraine).

Only one application per deadline for any individual alumnus/alumna will be considered. Applicants must have successfully completed all previously awarded small grants.

Timeline

Application Deadline: April 3, 2009
Grant Award Recipients Announced: May 18, 2009
Grant Period: Ten months (May 29, 2009 – March 29, 2010)
Final Report & Expense Report Due: April 30, 2010

Submission Guidelines

Please submit your application via email to asgp@irex.org, making sure that ALL attachments are sent in one, and only one, email message. Please be sure to include your last name in the subject line of the email. Please also submit one hard copy of the application to the IREX representative office in Kyrgyzstan. Please be sure to keep a copy of your completed application.

Application available at www.irex.org and www.irex.kg (http://www.irex.kg/en/alumni/grant.html)

3. FLEX ALUMNI REUNION ON APRIL 30, 2009 (NEW)

Dear FLEX/FSA Alumni,

This year is 15th Anniversary of FLEX. For some of alumni it has been years and years since you're completion of FLEX program, some still have fresh memories. Yet still you're the FLEX Alumni and part of our flex community, which we're proud of. We're certain that you have something to remember, and that FLEX program was a beginning of who you are now.

So in order for you to refresh your memories, get back to old times, meet you're friends after long period, we're going to conduct FLEX Alumni Reunion on April 30, 2009. This event will be a chance for you to meet your friends from the PDO, during flights to US, friends whom you haven't met for a long time.

We want all of you get back together, and looking for all of our alumni. Therefore, we need your current contact information. Please take few seconds, and send your emails, phone # to FLEX Alumni Coordinator, Aizat Jakybalieva at flexalumni@americancouncils.kg, or call to 664838.

Now we have tickets available for the flex alumni reunion, so if you would like to participate please make reservations.

Tickets are 600 soms. Call to 312 664 838 or 773 989 920.

All raised money will go to children’s hospital.

If possible, please send contacts of other FLEX alumni you might know.

4. ECONOMICS EDUCATION AND RESEARCH CONSORTIUM ANNOUNCE ECONOMICS RESEARCH GRANT COMPETITION, SPRING 2009 ROUND, Deadline April 12, 2009

Name: ECONOMICS EDUCATION AND RESEARCH CONSORTIUM

Title: Economics Research Grant Competition

Submission deadline: April 12, 2009

Proposals are solicited in the following five areas with relevance to current policy concerns in the CIS:

Enterprises and product markets
Labor markets and social policy
Macro, financial markets and open economy
Public economics
International trade and regional integration

NOTE: We encourage proposals for policy relevant INTERDISCIPLINARY research on the intersection of Economics with other disciplines, such as Political Science, Sociology, Demography, Geography and Ecology.

The best research teams will be invited to present their projects at the EERC RESEARCH WORKSHOP in June 27-29 2009 in Kiev. Heads of projects must attend the workshop in order to be considered for a grant.

GRANTS up to $14,000 are awarded to individual researchers or small research teams (up to 3 persons) for up to 18 months. Grant size depends on the number participants and specific budget requirements of the project.

Additionally, particularly promising young researchers (primarily from periphery regions of CIS) may be awarded development grants (up to $2,000) and training opportunities in the framework of EERC Research Development Program. In addition to a small stipend, and literature and data allowance, these grants may be coupled with an opportunity to take courses and receive guidance at the following institutions:

New Economic School (NES, Moscow , http://www.nes.ru ) or the Center for Economic and Financial Research (CEFIR, Moscow , http://www.cefir.ru )
Kiev School of Economics (KSE, Kiev, http://kse.org.ua) and Economics Education and Research Consortium (EERC, Kiev , http://www.eerc.ru)
International School of Economics at Tbilisi State University (ISET, Tbilisi , http://www.iset.ge/)

Upon completion of research, authors of the best papers may be offered follow-on grants to develop policy briefs for presentation and discussion at policy roundtable meetings organized by the EERC.

GUIDELINES FOR APPLICATION AND APPLICATION FORMS IN RUSSIAN AND ENGLISH YOU CAN FIND HERE. (http://eerc.ru/default.aspx?id=247&IDWorkshop=26)

Applications are to be submitted on-line at: http://www.eerc.ru/Registration/Research.

For information about the Kyiv School of Economics please visit http://kse.org.ua. For further information about the EERC Economics Research Network’s activities please visit http://www.eerc.ru . For more information contact Galina Yarmanova, Program Coordinator, gyarmanova@eerc.kiev.ua

Консорциум экономических исследований и образования ( http://www.eerc.ru , http://kse.org.ua/) – региональный партнер Глобальной сети развития ( Global Development Network, GDN) в странах СНГ – рад объявить об открытии конкурса научных проектов «ВЕСНА 2009».

КРАЙНИЙ СРОК ПРИЕМА ЗАЯВОК – 12 АПРЕЛЯ 2009 г.

Конкурс проводится по следующим приоритетным направлениям:

Предприятия и рынки товаров
Рынки труда и социальная политика
Макроэкономика и финансовые рынки
Экономика общественного сектора
Международная торговля и региональная интеграция

Особо приветствуются научные исследования НА СТЫКЕ ЭКОНОМИКИ И ДРУГИХ ДИСЦИПЛИН, таких как политология, социология, демография, география и экология, связанные с решением актуальных проблем экономического и социального развития стран СНГ.

Финалисты конкурса будут приглашены на ИССЛЕДОВАТЕЛЬСКИЙ СЕМИНАР 27-29 июня 2009 г. в Киеве, по итогам которого будет принято решение о дальнейшей поддержке проектов. Рассмотрение проекта на семинаре возможно только при личном участии руководителя.

ГРАНТЫ до 14 тыс. долларов США присуждаются индивидуальным исследователям или небольшим исследовательским коллективам (не более трех человек) на срок до полутора лет. Размер гранта зависит от количества участников, характера исследования и затрат, связанных с его выполнением.

Перспективным молодым исследователям (преимущественно из регионов России, Украины и других стран СНГ) предоставляются ГРАНТЫ НА ДОРАБОТКУ ПРОЕКТОВ (до 2 тыс. долларов США). Помимо стипендии и средств на покупку профессиональной литературы данные гранты могут включать средства на обучение и научные стажировки (от 1 до 7 недель) в рамках Программы повышения квалификации Консорциума (Research Development Program) в следующих учебных центрах:

Российская экономическая школа (РЭШ, Москва, http://www.nes.ru) или Центр экономических и финансовых исследований и разработок (ЦЭФИР, Москва, http://www. cefir.ru)
Киевская школа экономики (Киев, http://kse.org.ua/) и Консорциум экономических исследований и образования (Киев, http://www. eerc.ru)
Международная школа экономики при Тбилисском Государственном Университете (Тбилиси, http :// www.iset . ge/ )

По завершении работы по гранту авторам избранных проектов выделяется дополнительное финансирование для разработки практических выводов и рекомендаций (policy briefs ) с возможностью их дальнейшей публикации в СМИ и обсуждения с представителями заинтересованных ведомств и министерств.

УСЛОВИЯ КОНКУРСА «ВЕСНА 2009» И ТРЕБОВАНИЯ К ЗАЯВКАМ НА РУССКОМ И АНГЛИЙСКОМ ЯЗЫКАХ ВЫ НАЙДЕТЕ ЗДЕСЬ.

Подача заявок осуществляется в режиме on-line: http://www.eerc.ru/ Registration/Research/ .

Дополнительную информацию о деятельности Консорциума экономических исследований и образования можно найти на сайте http ://www.eerc .ru. Более подробно о деятельности Киевской школы экономики – на сайте http ://kse.org .ua.

5. AZERBAIJAN DIPLOMATIC ACADEMY, SUMMER SCHOOL, 3-12 JULY, 2009 , DEADLINE MAY 15, 2009

Theme: Energy Politics and Economics

In partnership with the Cambridge Center for Energy Studies,

Judge Business School, Cambridge University, UK

Certificate Program

Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy (ADA) Summer School is a certificate program, aimed at bringing together world-renowned scholars, academicians and policy-makers with ADA students and faculty to examine and gain better understanding of issues of global importance and their practical application.

The 2009 Summer School will be dedicated to the study of “Energy Politics and Economics.” Upon completion of the program, the participants will be issued a certificate by the Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy.

Program Description

Full program is available at ada.edu.az/summerschool

The 2009 ADA Summer School is a joint program of ADA and the Cambridge Center for Energy Studies. It will examine major issues in energy politics and economics in the contemporary international system. A special emphasis will be put on the unique challenges and perspectives of energy exporters, addressing issues such as the current dynamics of oil and gas markets, investments in energy production under price volatility, impact of emerging climate change regimes on energy exporters, and revenue management. The program will also examine the interplay between international politics and energy supply, discuss issues such as the use of energy supply to promote foreign policy agendas and will look at the emerging trends in Caspian natural gas export.

The Summer School program will be interactive in its format and will provide extensive opportunity for professionals in the field of energy to interact and build long-lasting ties. The Summer School will also give opportunity to meet public and private sector leaders from Azerbaijan as well as other countries of the Caspian region.

Extra-curricula activities

The event will be held at the marvelous Retro Club Resort Hotel, a five-star beach resort outside Baku. While living and learning at the Retro Resort, participants will also enjoy outstanding recreation opportunities, including swimming in the legendary Caspian Sea. Downtown Baku is also easily accessible from Retro for night life, shopping, dining and sightseeing.

During the week-ends, the summer school will offer excursions to various regions of Azerbaijan, including unique sites connected to Azerbaijan’s oil and gas industry of the past and present, such as the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline, the Sangachal oil terminal, “The Oil Rocks” – first city in the open sea, Naftalan oil baths resort, Gobustan Mud Volcanoes, and the museum of Azerbaijan’s first oil baron, Haji Zeynalabidin Tagiyev.

International body of participants and scholars

Participants will include middle and senior level policy makers from a number of states, energy company representatives, academic faculty members, journalists focusing on energy, and representatives of regional and international organizations. The class is limited to 35 participants.

The summer school will be followed up with a research conference to be hosted in the winter by the Cambridge Center for Energy Studies, Judge School of Business, Cambridge University, UK.

Program expenses

Tuition fee for the ADA 2009 Summer School is 1500 USD. Merit based scholarships are available to the applicants. Participants are requested to cover their international travel and lodging expenses. ADA has arranged a discounted rate at the Retro Club Resort Hotel and nearby hotels for the Summer School participants. Local transportation, extra-curriculum activities and field trips, lunches and welcome reception will be covered by ADA.

To apply, please visit send CV and a motivation letter to summerschool@ada.edu.az by May 15, 2009.

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Mercy Corps Kyrgyzstan announces the following vacancy positions for the project of Local /Regional Procurement of Food Aid for a Community-Based Nutrition Intervention to Food Insecure Household.

The project is implemented in Issyk-Kul and Naryn oblasts and duration is 6 months.

Duty stations are in Karakol, Naryn, Balykchy and/or Kochkor.

Senior Program Officer (several vacancies in each duty station)

Qualification requirements: higher education; managerial experience with local or international NGOs, preferably in humanitarian aid projects; experience with local communities preferred; excellent organizational and communication skills; skills to organize and conduct public surveys, trainings and workshops; fluent verbal and written Kyrgyz and Russian languages, knowledge of English is preferable; good knowledge of MS Window Office; ability to travel extensively.

Responsibilities: under a direct supervision of Project Manager to coordinate food aid project in the designated regions; supervise team and ensure that project activities are implemented properly and according to Mercy Corps policies and procedures; work closely with local government administration, local partner NGOs in terms of identification and selection of beneficiary households, and establishment of food distribution points; facilitate an effective and proper distribution; control over a proper use of commodities by households; ensure an accurate database entries of all project data and provide reports on a regular basis to supervisors; demonstrate personal integrity, positive work attitude and professional behavior; represent Mercy Corps in a professional manner.

Program Officer (several vacancies in each duty station)

Qualification requirements: higher education preferably in the sphere of medicine and/or nutrition; work experience with local or international NGOs; good knowledge of local regions; good communication and organizational skills; skills to organize and conduct public surveys, trainings and workshops; fluent local languages; extremely flexible; detail-oriented; ability to travel extensively.

Responsibilities: communicate effectively with local village governments and local partner organizations on conducting public surveys and establishment of commodity distribution points in villages; properly distribute commodities to the selected households; monitor and ensure appropriate use of commodities by households; demonstrate personal integrity, positive work attitude and professional behavior; represent Mercy Corps in a professional manner.

Transport and Logistics Officer (several vacancies in each duty station)

Qualification requirements: higher education; work experience preferably in logistics and transport coordination with local and/or international transport, tourism companies; excellent organizational and communication skills; fluent local languages; extremely flexible; detail-oriented; ability to travel extensively.

Responsibilities: work closely with project and logistics team to facilitate a well-organized transportation of commodities to the designated points; coordinate a proper service of rental vehicles and loaders; ensure proper storage of commodities based on the sanitary and safety rules in the established distribution points in villages; comply with organization policies and procedures; demonstrate personal integrity, positive work attitude and professional behavior; represent Mercy Corps in a professional manner.

Program Assistant

Qualification requirements: higher education; experience with local or international NGOs in performing administrative tasks and translation; excellent written and verbal English, Russian and Kyrgyz language skills; good communication and organizational skills; good knowledge of MS Window Office; extremely flexible; detail-oriented; ability to work in team.

Responsibilities: secretarial and administrative support to the project; assist project team in scheduling meetings, arranging logistics; maintain project database and all other project files and documentations; draft letters and reports; provide oral/written translation from English into Russian, Kyrgyz and vice versa; comply with organization policies and procedures; demonstrate personal integrity, positive work attitude and professional behavior; represent Mercy Corps in a professional manner.

Guard

Qualifications: work experience as a guard; good understanding of security policies and regulations; good communication and organizational skills, responsible, trustworthy, and punctual.

Responsibilities: ensure premises and facilities safety and security; appropriate acceptance of visitors and vehicles; never leave the post without advance permission of supervisor; do not admit any visitors for any reason during non-working hours without prior approval; prepare security incident reports as needed for supervisor; comply with organization policies and procedures; demonstrate personal integrity, positive work attitude and professional behavior; represent Mercy Corps in a professional manner.

Janitor

Qualifications: work experience as a janitor; good communication skills; good local languages skills; responsible, trustworthy, punctual, and clean.

Responsibilities: maintain the cleanliness of the premises and facilities; dusting, cleaning; washing, removing of garbage; comply with organization policies and procedures; demonstrate personal integrity, positive work attitude and professional behavior.

All positions except Project Assistant/Translator are supposed to often travel in Issyk-Kul and Naryn regions.

Deadline: Applicants should submit cover letter, resume in English and/or Russian and at least one reference letter (in a sealed envelope indicating position applied) no later than 5 p.m. on April 10, 2009 email to: humanresources@kg.mercycorps.org with indicating position and region on subject.

Please no telephone inquiries.

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