US State Dept Alumni Newsletter: Sports Camp, Faculty Development and More

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Сегодня 11 июля 2012 г. В этом выпуске:

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1) ANNOUNCEMENTS/ ОБЪЯВЛЕНИЯ:

1. КОНКУРС ДЛЯ УЧАСТИЯ В МОЛОДЁЖНОМ СПОРТИВНОМ ЛАГЕРЕ ПО ПРОГРАММЕ «ИННОВАЦИИ В
ПРЕПОДАВАНИИ ФИЗКУЛЬТУРЫ ДЕТЯМ В КЫРГЫЗСТАНЕ (KICK)», ПРЕДСТАВИТЕЛЬСТВО АЙРЕКС В
КР, 26-30 АВГУСТА 2012 Г.
2. THE CENTRAL ASIAN FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (CAFDP), UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ASIA
(UCA), BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN. DEADLINE: JULY 31, 2012
3. МЕДИЯ ЛАГЕР, 17-30 АВГУСТА, АМЕРИКАНСКИЙ УНИВЕРСИТЕТ ЦЕНТРАЛЬНОЙ АЗИИ, БИШКЕК,
КЫРГЫЗСТАН. ПОСЛЕДНИЙ СРОК ПОДАЧИ ЗАЯВОК: 25 ИЮЛЯ, 2012 Г.
4. ПРЕЗЕНТАЦИЯ ОТЧЕТА ПО ОЦЕНКЕ ИНДЕКСА УСТОЙЧИВОСТИ ОРГАНИЗАЦИЙ ГРАЖДАНСКОГО
ОБЩЕСТВА КЫРГЫЗСТАНА ЗА 2011 ГОД, АМЕРИКАНСКИЙ УНИВЕРСИТЕТ В ЦЕНТРАЛЬНОЙ АЗИИ
(АУЦА), БИШКЕК 25 ИЮЛЯ, 2012 Г.

2) VACANCIES / ВАКАНСИИ:

1. VACANCY: PROJECT SPECIALIST, UN WOMEN, BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN. DEADLINE: JULY 20, 2012
2. VACANCY: PROGRAM OFFICER, UNITED NATIONS WORLD FOOD PROGRAM, BISHKEK, KYRYZSTAN.
DEADLINE: JULY 20, 2012
3. VACANCY: SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT, UNITED NATIONS WORLD FOOD PROGRAM,
BISHKEK, KYRYZSTAN. DEADLINE: JULY 20, 2012
4. VACANCY: TRANSLATOR/INTERPRETER, US EMBASSY, BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN. DEADLINE: JULY 25,
2012
5. VACANCY: SD GUARD (FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL), US EMBASSY, BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN.
6. VACANCY: SD GUARD (TRAINING LEVEL), US EMBASSY, BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN. DEADLINE: JULY 17,
2012

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ANNOUNCEMENTS/ ОБЪЯВЛЕНИЯ:
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1. КОНКУРС ДЛЯ УЧАСТИЯ В МОЛОДЁЖНОМ СПОРТИВНОМ ЛАГЕРЕ ПО ПРОГРАММЕ «ИННОВАЦИИ В
ПРЕПОДАВАНИИ ФИЗКУЛЬТУРЫ ДЕТЯМ В КЫРГЫЗСТАНЕ (KICK)», ПРЕДСТАВИТЕЛЬСТВО
АЙРЕКС, 26-30 АВГУСТА 2012 Г

Группа из 5 преподавателей физической культуры из средних школ Кыргызстана прошла программу
обмена по повышению квалификации в США весной 2012 года. По требованиям программы они
организуют молодёжный спортивный лагерь для 50 юношей и девушек со всего Кыргызстана.

Цели спортивного лагеря:

• Распространение знаний и навыков по предупреждению и разрешению конфликтов среди
школьников и молодёжи Кыргызстана
• Повышение межнациональной, гендерной и географической толерантности
• Развитие лидерских качеств
• Последующее распространение участником знаний и навыков, полученных во время летнего
лагеря, в своей школе и сообществе среди сверстников

Спортивный лагерь будет отличной возможностью - как для девушек, так и для юношей - из всех
регионов страны: научиться новым для Кыргызстана командным видам спорта, получить жизненные
навыки по предупреждению конфликтов, лидерству, терпимости, здоровому образу жизни, гендерной
чувствительности, коммуникациям и т.д., а также завести новых друзей среди сверстников различного
национального, религиозного и географического происхождения и, наконец, бесплатно отдохнуть на
озере Иссык-Куль.

Для участия в лагере не требуется никакая специальная спортивная подготовка или атлетические
данные – достаточно предоставить медицинскую справку о состоянии здоровья. Путёвки будут
приобретены за счёт АЙРЕКСа и будут включать в себя проживание и питание участников. Мероприятие
будет проведено на базе летнего лагеря на северном берегу озера Иссык-Куль с 26 по 30 августа 2012 г.

Требования к кандидатам:

• Полностью и правильно заполненная заявка с ответами на все вопросы анкеты, на кыргызском
или русском языке. Контактные данные должны содержать полные региональные коды
телефонов, коды сотовых сетей, почтовые индексы и т.п.
• Свободное владение кыргызским или русским языком
• Возраст участника: 14-16 лет (должен быть рождён не ранее 1 января 1996 г. и не позднее 31
декабря 1998 года), т.е. учащийся, перешедший в 8, 9 или 10 класс.
• Гражданство Кыргызской Республики и постоянное проживание на территории страны
• Копия свидетельства о рождении или паспорта
• Медицинская справка о здоровье участника
• Доверенность, подписанная родителями
• Самостоятельная доставка участника силами родителей до областного координатора-физрука
KICK и обратно. Возмещение выплачивается только за транспортные расходы участника. В
случае отсутствия квитанций, билетов за проезд, необходимо предоставить следующие
документы водителя:

1. копия патента (не просроченного)
2. копия страхового полиса Социального фонда (не просроченного)
3. копия паспорта
4. расписка от водителя с указанием суммы в оба конца

По возникшим вопросам обращайтесь к областному координатору спортивного лагеря по следующим
контактам:

• г. Бишкек – Халмирзаева С. А., 0554 14 28 69, kick@irex.kg
• Чуйская и Таласская области – Ралдугина Н. В., 0555 62 50 12, kick@irex.kg
• Ошская и Баткенская области – Мавлянов Ф. А. , 0559 08 89 90, kick@irex.kg
• Жалалабатская и Нарынская области – Нурсеитов Н. Э. , 0771 16 00 47, kick@irex.kg
• Иссык-Кульская область – Асанбаев Н. Д. , 0543 81 06 47, kick@irex.kg

Для участия в конкурсе необходимо заполнить анкету на кыргызском или русском языке, приложить
требуемые документы и ответить на вопросы. Если АЙРЕКСом будет установлено, что ответы были
скачаны с интернета или повзаимствованы из иных источников, кандидат будет немедленно
дисквалифицирован!

Анкету с документами необходимо отправить по следующим адресам:

• kick@irex.kg - до 23:59 ч., 29 июля 2012 г.
• 720071, г. Бишкек, пр. Чуй, 265а (правое крыло Академии Наук КР), офис АЙРЕКСа в КР,
программа KICK, каб. 109 или 106 - до 17:00 ч., 27 июля 2012 г.

2. THE CENTRAL ASIAN FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (CAFDP), UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL
ASIA (UCA), BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN. DEADLINE: JULY 31, 2012

The Central Asian Faculty Development Programme (CAFDP) of the University of Central Asia (UCA) is pleased
to announce its 2013-14 scholarships for Doctoral studies at partner institutions around the world, including the
University of Cambridge, UK, German universities through partners

The CAFDP of UCA offers support for Central Asian scholars to pursue doctoral studies, with the understanding
that upon graduation they will work as UCA faculty for a minimum of five years at the Graduate School of
Development and/or the undergraduate School of Arts and Sciences at UCA's campuses in Khorog (Tajikistan),
Naryn (Kyrgyz Republic) and Tekeli (Kazakhstan).

Eligible fields of study:

Natural and Applied Sciences: Biology, chemistry, biochemistry, applied physics, geology/geosciences, applied
mathematics, computer science, engineering sciences (environmental engineering, complex systems analysis
and design), environmental sciences and environmental earth sciences, rural development and natural resource
management.

Social Sciences and Humanities: Archaeology, cultural anthropology/ethnography, economics, sociology, Asian
and Middle Eastern studies, development studies (economics), ethnomusicology, mountain tourism, public policy
and business (with a focus on entrepreneurship).

To apply:

Applicants from Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Tajikistan are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates
from Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, northern Pakistan (only Gilgit-Baltistan and Malakand Division) and
western China (only Xinjiang province) will also be considered.

Application for the CAFDP Scholarship is a two-step process: (1) Eligibility for CAFDP – Applicants are required
to first meet UCA's eligibility criteria; and (2) Admission to Partner University – candidates considered eligible will
then be invited to submit full applications to partner universities to secure admission. UCA will work with
candidates to select the most appropriate programme and university, based on students' field of study and
available opportunities.

To apply, please email the following documents to facultydev@ucentralasia.org no later than July 31st, 2012. (If
this is not possible, applications can be submitted to one of the UCA offices listed below):

• UCA datasheet: http://www.ucentralasia.org/cafdp.asp
• A detailed current CV
• Personal Statement describing desired field of study, why you believe you are a good candidate for the
scholarship, what your long term goals are and your understanding of and commitment to the mission of
UCA (maximum 2 pages).
• Research Proposal (maximum 5 pages).
• Diploma Transcripts with notarized translations in English
• English proficiency certificate,; at a minimum of an institutional based test (UCA placement test or
AUCA institutional TOEFL)
• For further information on CAFDP, please visit our website at: www.ucentralasia.org/cafdp.asp For
queries, send email to facultydev@ucentralasia.org

3. МЕДИЯ ЛАГЕР, 17-30 АВГУСТА, АМЕРИКАНСКИЙ УНИВЕРСИТЕТ ЦЕНТРАЛЬНОЙ АЗИИ, БИШКЕК,
КЫРГЫЗСТАН. ПОСЛЕДНИЙ СРОК ПОДАЧИ ЗАЯВОК: 25 ИЮЛЯ, 2012 Г.

Американский университет Центральной Азии впервые организует медиа-лагерь для обсуждения
вопросов формирования имиджа государства и нации в СМИ. Опытные тренеры расскажут, как помочь
правильно сформировать образ нации через медиа, как избежать стереотипного мышления, и как
гражданская журналистика может помочь в освещении вопросов национальности, нации и государства.

Медиа-лагерь даст не только практические навыки медиа-производства, но и повысит экспертный
потенциал участников в области отношений между Российской Федерацией и Центральной Азией. 50
участников из Российской Федерации и Центральной Азии соберутся вместе на первый евразийский
медиа-лагерь <<Развитие диалога между молодыми лидерами Российской Федерации и Центральной
Азии>>, который пройдет в Кыргызстане с 17 по 30 августа 2012 года. Участники проведут 2 дня в
столице Кыргызстана городе Бишкек и 10 дней на берегу озера Иссык-Куль.

Даты проведения: 17 - 30 августа 2012 г.
Место проведения: Пансионат <<Три Короны>>, Иссык-Куль, Кыргызстан
Рабочий язык: Русский
Оплата: Все расходы, связанные с участием в данном семинаре (транспортные расходы,
проживание и питание), оплачиваются организаторами на весь период программы
(17-30 августа 2012).

Последний срок подачи заявок: 25 июля, 2012

Информация о конкурсе:
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B_uIeLLB8rR9OVFSWU5GcnFmSU0

Форма заявки:
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B_uIeLLB8rR9ZlZ4aGFFekR1WVE

4. ПРЕЗЕНТАЦИЯ ОТЧЕТА ПО ОЦЕНКЕ ИНДЕКСА УСТОЙЧИВОСТИ ОРГАНИЗАЦИЙ ГРАЖДАНСКОГО
ОБЩЕСТВА КЫРГЫЗСТАНА ЗА 2011 ГОД, АМЕРИКАНСКИЙ УНИВЕРСИТЕТ В ЦЕНТРАЛЬНОЙ АЗИИ
(АУЦА), БИШКЕК 25 ИЮЛЯ, 2012 Г.

USAID опубликовало 15-й выпуск Индекса устойчивости НПО в Евразии

Бишкек. - Агентство США по международному развитию (USAID) опубликовало 15-й выпуск Индекса
устойчивости неправительственных организаций (ИУНПО), который теперь называется Индекс
устойчивости организаций гражданского общества (ИУОГО) в знак признания широкого круга
некоммерческих организаций гражданского общества (ОГО), действующих в регионе. Отмечая свою 15
публикацию такого ценного аналитического инструмента исследований, ИУОГО значительно
преобразовался с начала своего зарождения – его охват расширился от 21 страны в Европе и Евразии до
60 стран в различных регионах мира.

Американский университет в Центральной Азии является партнером USAID/Кыргызстан в проведении
Индекса устойчивости организаций гражданского общества в Кыргызстане. Охватывая развитие событий
в гражданском обществе в течение 2011 календарного года, Индекс проводит анализ общих
благоприятных условий для гражданского общества с особым вниманием на правовую среду,
организационное развитие, финансовую устойчивость, защиту общественных интересов, предоставление
услуг, инфраструктуру и общественный имидж.

2011 год явился переломным годом для демократических процессов в Кыргызстане. Это отразилось в
изменениях особенности управления в Кыргызстане, что еще больше подчеркивает важность вклада
гражданского общества в развитие Кыргызстана.

В среду, 25 июля, в 16:00ч., USAID/Кыргызстан и Американский университет в Центральной Азии
совместно будут проводить презентацию Индекса устойчивости ОГО Кыргызстана и его роли в
формировании будущего гражданского общества в Кыргызстане. Презентация состоится в Американском
университете в Центральной Азии по адресу: г. Бишкек, ул. Абдумомунова 205, комната 315.

Полный текст доклада можно найти по адресу:

http://transition.usaid.gov/locations/europe_eurasia/dem_gov/ngoindex/

Для получения дополнительной информации о программах USAID, пожалуйста, посетите сайт:
www.usaid.gov/.

Американский народ посредством Агентства США по международному развитию предоставляет
экономическую и гуманитарную помощь по всему миру на протяжении более 50 лет.

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VACANCIES / ВАКАНСИИ:
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1. VACANCY: PROJECT SPECIALIST, UN WOMEN, BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN. DEADLINE: JULY 20, 2012

Location: Bishkek, KYRGYZSTAN
Application Deadline: July 20, 2012
Type of Contract: Service Contract
Post Level: SB-4
Languages Required: English, Russian
Starting Date: Aug.06, 2012
Duration of Initial Contract: 6 months with possible extension
Expected Duration of Assignment: 6 months with possible extension

Background:

In 2010, the Department for International Development (DFID) commenced the Central Asia Regional Migration
Programme (CARMP) jointly implemented by IOM, UN Women and the World Bank. The programme envisages
interventions in four countries – Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan as countries of origin, and Russia, Kazakhstan as
countries of destination for migrant workers. The goal of Programme is to contribute to poverty reduction in

Central Asia through the improved livelihoods of migrant men and women. The purpose of the program is to
protect the rights and enhance the social and economic opportunities of migrant men, women and their families.
In the specific context of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan being as sending countries, the joint IOM-UN Women
programme pays a high attention to ensuring adequate consideration of labour migrants families’ economic self-
reliance and thus contributing to poverty reduction at local level.

The Project Specialist will work under the direct supervision and guidance of the UN Women EECA SRO
Programme Specialist responsible for the management of the CARMP and with support by the UN Women
Representative in Kyrgyzstan to ensure timely and effective implementation of the CARMP in Kyrgyzstan in line
with the IOM/UN Women Programme Memorandum, and as a contribution to the UN Women EECA SRO
Strategy 2011-2013 (SRS).

Duties and Responsibilities:

He/she will receive technical guidance from the UN Women EECA SRO and also will work very closely with the
staff of the UN Women Country Office in Kyrgyzstan. He/she will work in close collaboration with the IOM country
team and the whole CARMP team and in regular consultation with the UN Women EECA SRO Programme
Specialist. The Project Specialist will work in close collaboration with the operations programme and project
teams in the field to resolve complex programme-related issues and information exchange.

More specifically, he/she will perform the following tasks:

Management:

• In close collaboration with IOM CARMP team, manage the UN Women led programme activities in
Kyrgyzstan to ensure that progress is made in achieving its goals and objectives in line with Programme
Memorandum and the Logframe;
• In close consultation with IOM CARMP team, develop, finalize and implement joint IOM-UN Women
annual/biannual/monthly workplans and budget forecasts to ensure timely and effective implementation
within the given timeframe;
• Safeguard, monitor and facilitate quality assurance of services and products within the scope of UN
Women led programme activities;
• Provide technical assistance and track the progress in the implementation of UN Women led
programme activities;
• Identify capacity development needs and develop adequate solutions to ensure effective programme
implementation;
• Provide substantial support and advice to UN Women local implementing partners in Kyrgyzstan to
implement the activities under the specific components of the programme;
• Assist to ensure synergies and complementarities between relevant activities being implemented within
UN Women ongoing projects and CARMP;
• In close consultation with IOM CARMP team, monitor the development of, and provide substantive
guidance and technical inputs, to ensure the quality of products and capacity development tools
commissioned under the CARMP, with emphasis on ensuring evidence-based approaches (e.g. training
materials, training workshops, tools, knowledge-sharing publications and outreach materials
developed);
• Ensure high-quality, results-oriented reporting on the programme activities at the country level;
• Identify priorities and provide substantial inputs for development of information and knowledge
management products elaborated within CARMP;
• Coach and provide guidance to consultants/NGOs recruited in support for this programme
implementation.

Coordination:

• Ensure effective information flow, communication and coordination and coherence with and between
UN Women EECA SRO, IOM, other UN Women projects and activities in the country, national
programme partners, consultants;
• Provide assistance in organizing and conducting meetings of National Steering Committee.

Evaluation and Learning:

• Ensure oversight and overall assistance related to the programme monitoring and evaluation, including
facilitating coordination among evaluation experts, UN Women EECA SRO, and the UN Women HQ
Evaluation Unit;
• Ensure timely and quality delivery of baseline, monitoring and evaluation plans;
• In close collaboration with IOM CARMP team, develop and oversee wide distribution of the
programme's findings and knowledge-related publications, inclusive of selected case studies, good
practices and lessons learned; Document and analyze lessons learned that might be useful for the UN
system at large and UN Women in particular for a global institutional learning;
• Ensure timely and proper documentation of the programme implementation in accordance with the UN
Women Documenting Guide.

Communications and Advocacy:

• In close collaboration with IOM CARMP team, develop and ensure the implementation of a Joint
communication plan at the country level and identify and seize strategic advocacy opportunities on an
ongoing basis;
• In close collaboration with IOM team, establish partnership with key communications and media actors
to promote the key programme messages;
• Serve as a key spokesperson at country level and advocate on the issues and the programme at
relevant conferences, high-level events and briefings to a variety of audiences;
• Ensure maintenance of a calendar of the most relevant international/regional for a related to the
programme, facilitate access to that information by partners and relevant UN Women staff, IOM;
• Ensure the quality and content of related press and communications materials.

Developing Partnerships and Networks:

• In close collaboration with IOM CARMP team strengthen partnership/co-operation/ consultation/
coordination with, where appropriate, national and local state actors, national civil society actors,
especially, women's organizations, UN, donors, academia, private sector and private foundations for
more effective and coordinated programme implementation;
• Utilize effectively ongoing coordination mechanism to ensure coherence of the programme with other
relevant processes in the country including national development policy-making, UN programming and
coordination processes, etc.;
• Ensure effective partnership, networking and coordination between other ongoing UN Women
programmes, projects and activities in the country for a more holistic and coherent approach to the
country programme implementation.

Competencies/Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standard;
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP/UNIFEM;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Functional Competencies:

Management and Leadership

• Proven ability to lead and manage “smart” business solutions in challenging environments;
• Builds strong client relationships, focuses on impact and results for the client;
• Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs, gain
support, and is proactive in developing solutions;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines;
• Demonstrates openness to change, flexibility, and ability to manage complexities;
• Ability to work under pressure and with multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams and possess excellent
inter-personal skills;
• Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills;
• Remains calm, in control, and good humoured even under pressure;
• Proven networking, team-building, organizational and communication skills;
• Ability to establish priorities for oneself and others, and to work independently.

Development and Operational Effectiveness

• Proven ability to problem-solve and think creatively to develop and implement smart business solutions
in a challenging socio-economic environment;
• Proven ability to develop detailed operational plans, budgets, and deliver on them for development
results.

Knowledge Management and Learning

• Possesses in-depth knowledge of the issues of labour migration, women's rights and gender equality;
• Knowledge and experience with programming, monitoring and evaluation;
• Experience in developing advocacy strategies and public speaking highly desirable;
• Promotes knowledge management and a learning environment in the office and among local partners
through leadership and personal example;
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development, acts on learning plan and
applies newly acquired skills;
• Seeks and applies knowledge, information, and best practices from within and outside of UN Women.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Advanced university degree in development related field.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of management and supervisory experience for programming geared to support
women's empowerment and rights, with particular experience in complex and multi-component
programmes;
• A proven track record in managing and monitoring results-based and rights-based national
programming is required, including in-depth knowledge of results-based management approaches;
• Demonstrated knowledge of programming issues within the field of social protection, employment,
service provision and gender aspects of labor migration;
• Experience writing project documents, fundraising proposals and project reports;
• Fundraising experience highly desirable;
• International development experience and multi-cultural exposure.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English, Russian and Kyrgyz.

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

All online applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11)
which can be downloaded from
http://www.unwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P_11_form_UNwomen.doc

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

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

2. VACANCY: PROGRAM OFFICER, UNITED NATIONS WORLD FOOD PROGRAM, BISHKEK, KYRYZSTAN.

World Food Programme, Kyrgyz Republic invites applications from the eligible candidates for the following
position:

Position: Programme Officer (Climate Change)

Contract Type: Consultant (6 months, with possibility of extension)

Duty Station: Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic

Accountabilities:

The subscriber will report directly to the Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping (VAM) Officer and indirectly to the
Deputy Country Director and will be responsible for the following duties:

• Establish contact with the relevant ministries and international agencies, and obtain data on climate
change, natural disasters and food security issues (data requirements to be provided);
• Under the technical guidance of WFP Country Office in the Kyrgyz Republic carry out analyses on
climate change, natural disasters and food security issues;
• Organize and facilitate meetings and workshops with government ministries, UN agencies and non-
governmental organisations to share outcomes of the analysis;
• Support WFP Country Office in Kyrgyz Republic in identifying potential areas for capacity building
needs in climate change and food security issues;
• Support WFP Country Office in Kyrgyz Republic in developing a detailed investment proposal aligned to
Government priorities and supported by relevant Government Ministries for joint WFP-Government
submission;

• Represent WFP Country Office in Kyrgyz Republic at national policy dialogues, cooperation networks
and technical events related to climate change;
• Contribute to WFP's corporate knowledge sharing on climate change, including good practices and
successful experiences in the areas of climate change, natural disaster mitigation, and food security;
and
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Experiences:

Education:

• Advanced university degree in climate change related fields including natural resource management,
water management, forestry management, land management, irrigation and agriculture engineering, or
rural development. The candidate should have analytical skills, including a proven record of strong
qualitative and quantitative analysis, preferably with some knowledge of meteorology and climate
change issues. Previous experience in climatc change and/or food security analysis is strongly
preferred.

Experience:

• Five to 15 years of relevant experience in the Kyrgyz Republic, Central Asia, or abroad.

Language:

• Fluent in both written and spoken English and Russian

Only candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to apply. Female candidates are especially
encouraged to apply. All candidates must send: P.11 CV, cover letter in English and at least 3 references with
indication of position title to email address: wfp.bishkek@wfp.org by 17:00, 20 July 2012.

The P.1.1 form can be downloaded at http://un.org.kg/en/work-with-un/article/84-Vacancy/5388-national-
consultant-on-climate-change

Only suitable candidates will be invited for interview.

3. VACANCY: SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT, UNITED NATIONS WORLD FOOD PROGRAM,
BISHKEK, KYRYZSTAN. DEADLINE: JULY 20, 2012

Supervision received: Senior Human Resources Assistant will be directly supervised by the Deputy Country
Director and under the general supervision of the Country Director.

Accountabilities:

Within delegated authority, Senior Human Resources Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

• Guide, train and supervise other support staff in the area of responsibility; arrange for and/or attend
meetings on day-to-day basis on human resources matters; participate in discussions of new or revised
procedures and practices, interpret and assess the impact of changes, and make recommendations for
follow up action;

• Review candidate applications for advertised vacancies;

• Determine entitlements, issue contracts; approve and/or process all types of human resources
transactions;

• Assist in briefing/debriefing staff members on issues relating to human resources matters;

• Assist the Human Resources Officer in reviewing the contractual status of staff in order to ensure
contracts are prepared on timely basis and reviewed before the deadline;

• Oversee the data input into human resources related databases by admin assistants and provide
guidance on data input and validation;

• Maintain data integrity in databases, and initiate corrective actions when necessary;

• Draft or prepare correspondence to respond to enquiries on relevant human resources matters; review
correspondence drafted by assistants prior to clearance by the Human Resources Officer as
appropriate;

• Evaluate, develop, recommend procedures. Participates in discussions one new/revised procedures
and practices; interprets and assesses the impact of changes and makes recommendations on follow
up actions;

• Create, check and maintain personnel files for all staff ensuring all documentation is complete;
maintain, update and file confidential personnel information and documents, ensure relevant documents
are kept in their respective files;

• Perform other related duties as required.

Expected Results:

Well organised, reports and/or records, put together independently with only general guidance. Well organized
work with accurate information and databases; efficiently supervised team of support staff or work unit.

Critical Success Factors:

Sound judgment; ability to extract; interpret, analyse and format data and to resolve operational problems. Ability
to work with minimum of supervision; to supervise and train support staff; and to work effectively with people of
different national and cultural backgrounds. Ability to work with accuracy under time constraints and pressure; to
deal patiently and tactfully with staff members and others and to have a high sense of confidentiality, initiative
and good judgment.

Education:

University degree in one or more of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management, public, finance or
business administration, industrial psychology or other related fields.

Experience:

At least five years of progressive post-graduate work experience, including three years of professional
experience in human resource development, administration, or management field. Candidates must have
experience in setting up and managing human resource systems which include confidential support structures
for staff.

Knowledge:

Demonstrate an ability to use Microsoft word, Excel, and other standard software packages and systems related
to human resources management. Be able to demonstrate knowledge of standard international human resources
policies and procedures. General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing
human resources administration is an asset. Work experience in large UN/international organizations is also an
advantage.

Language:

Fluency in English and Russian, knowledge of Kyrgyz is an asset.

Detailed Terms of Reference and P.11 form are available below. All interested candidates must send their P.11,
CV, a cover letter in English and at least 3 references with indication of position title to email address:
wfp.bishkek@wfp.org by 17:00, 20 July 2012. Applications without P.11 form will not be considered. Only
suitable candidates will be invited for interview.

The P.11 form can be downloaded From http://un.org.kg/en/work-with-un/article/84-Vacancy/5390-senior-
human-resources-assistant

4. VACANCY: TRANSLATOR/INTERPRETER, US EMBASSY, BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN. DEADLINE: JULY 25,
2012

Announcement number: 2012-24
Open to: All interested candidates
Position: Translator/interpreter
Opening date: July 11, 2012
Closing date: July 25, 2012
Work hours: Irregular work schedule/40 hours a week

All ordinarily resident (or) applicants (see appendix a) must have the required work and/or residency permits to
be eligible for consideration.

The U.S. embassy in bishkek is seeking an individual for the position of translator/interpreter in the executive
office.

Basic function of position:

The incumbent serves as interpreter from English into Kyrgyz and Russian or vice versa for the Ambassador and
other mission officials. In addition, working in conjunction with the Protocol Assistant and the Ambassador’s
Office Management Specialist, the incumbent plans and coordinates various functions as required; coordinating
the Ambassador’s meetings with senior Government officials and other dignitaries, translates correspondence
addressed to the Ambassador into English; drafts and translates letters, diplomatic notes and other
correspondence into Kyrgyz and/or Russian.

Qualifications required:

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

• Education: An earned University degree humanities, social science and/or applied arts is required.
• Prior work experience: Two years of progressively responsible experience in consecutive interpretation,
and translation involving English as one of the languages is required.
• Language Proficiency: English-Level IV/IV (Fluent) (written/spoken), Kyrgyz Level IV/IV (written/spoken)
(native, fluent), Russian Level IV/IV (native, fluent) (written/spoken) is required. (This will be tested)
• Job Knowledge: Excellent knowledge of Kyrgyz political structure, culture, and social mores. Good
working knowledge of Department of State protocol and correspondence instructions and procedures is
required. Page 2 of 6
• Skills and abilities: Excellent organizational skills to assist in planning and directing functions. Good oral
and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills. Ability to determine priorities effectively. Skill
in operating word processing equipment and software. (This will be tested)

Selection process

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

Additional selection criteria

• Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining
successful candidacy.
• Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
• Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs
• Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to
apply.
• Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to
apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
• Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for
advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a
position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
• The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a local security clearance.

To apply

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:

• Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); or
• A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see
Appendix B); or
• A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work
experience attached as a separate sheet; plus
• Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their
application. Candidates who claim conditional Page 3 of 6
• U.S. Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference
in hiring with their application.
• Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification
requirements of the position as listed above.

Submit application to

Human Resources Office
U.S. Embassy Bishkek
Address: Prospect Mira, 171
Or e-mail: BishkekHR@state.gov

POINT OF CONTACT
Telephone: +996-312-551-241
Fax: +996-312-551-264

(Ask telephone operator to transfer the call to the Human Resources Office)

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: JULY 25, 2012

The U.S. Mission in Bishkek provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all
people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status,
or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all
personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.

The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal
opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail
themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts
for relief. Page 4 of 6

Appendix A

Definitions

1. Eligible Family Member (EFM): An individual related to a U.S. Government employee in one of the following
ways:
• Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610);
• Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support.
The term shall include, in addition to natural offspring, stepchildren and adopted children and those
under legal guardianship of the employee or the spouse when such children are expected to be under
such legal guardianship until they reach 21 years of age and when dependent upon and normally
residing with the guardian;
• Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of the employee or of the spouse, when
such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support;
• Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the
employee, or of the spouse, when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for
support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support.

2. U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): For purposes of receiving a preference in hiring for a qualified
position, an EFM who meets the following criteria:

• U.S. Citizen; and,
• EFM (see above) at least 18 years old; and,
• Listed on the travel orders of a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member assigned to or
stationed abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority, or at an office of the American
Institute in Taiwan; and either:
1. Resides at the sponsoring employee's or uniformed service member's post of assignment
abroad or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan;
2. or resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized
under 3 FAM 3232.2.
3. Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): EFM (see above) eligible for a
Family Member Appointment for purposes of Mission employment:

• Is a U.S. citizen; and
• Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) or a child of the sponsoring
employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and
• Is listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126, Foreign Service Residence and Dependency
Report, of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service
member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an office of the
American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), and who is under chief of mission authority; and
• Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, office of the
American Institute in Taiwan.
• Does not receive a Foreign Service or Civil Service annuity
4. Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed
service member permanently assigned or stationed at a U.S. Foreign Service post or establishment abroad, or at
an office of the American Institute in Taiwan. An MOH is:
• Not an EFM; and,
• Not on the travel orders of the sponsoring employee; and,
• Has been officially declared by the sponsoring USG employee to the COM as part of his/her household.

A MOH is under COM authority and may include a parent, unmarried partner, other relative or adult child who
falls outside the Department’s current legal and statutory definition of family member. A MOH does not have to
be a U.S. Citizen.

4. Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who:
• Is not a citizen of the host country; and,
• Does not ordinarily reside (OR, see below) in the host country; and,
• Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws; and,
• Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN).

NOR employees are compensated under a GS or FS salary schedule, not under the LCP.

5. Ordinarily Resident (OR) – A Foreign National or U.S. citizen who:
• Is locally resident; and,
• Has legal, permanent resident status within the host country; and,
• Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.

EFMs without U.S. Social Security Numbers are also OR. All OR employees, including U.S. citizens, are
compensated in accordance with the Local Compensation Plan (LCP).

Appendix B
If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the following information equal to
what is found on the UAE.

Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.

A. Position Title
B. Position Grade
C. Vacancy Announcement Number (if known)
D. Dates Available for Work
E. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names used
F. Current Address, Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbers
G. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes or No; if yes, provide number)
H. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification Number
I. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)
J. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide (Yes or No; if yes, provide explanation)
K. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, Driver’s License Class / Type
L. Days available to work
M. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S. Government (include their Name,
Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
N. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference
O. Education
P. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
Q. Language Skills
R. Work Experience
S. References

7. VACANCY: SD GUARD, US EMBASSY, BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN. DEADLINE: JULY 17, 2012

Position: SD guard
Work hours: irregular work schedule/40 hours a week

All ordinarily resident (or) applicants (see appendix a) must have the required work and/or residency permits to be
eligible for consideration.

The U.S embassy in Bishkek is seeking an individual for the position of SD guard in the regional security office.

Basic function of position
Provides security for USG facilities, employees and family members by performing procedures to detect, recognize,
and report on surveillance directed against U.S. Government facilities and /or personnel and provides support
directly, or by calling for assistance. In case of an imminent attack, calls for immediate assistance and takes action
to prevent injury or/death to personnel, and destruction of property.

Qualifications required


• Education: Completion of secondary school is required.
• Prior work experience: One to two years of surveillance or related experience. Previous military, police, or
security experience in a position which involved observation/surveillance skills and techniques is desirable.
Driving license and driving experience of not less than 2 years is required.
• Language Proficiency: Level II (limited knowledge) English is required. Level III (good working knowledge)
Russian is required. (This will be tested)
• Job Knowledge: Must be familiar with procedures for conducting and reporting surveillance and capable of
discerning normal traffic patterns, pedestrian behavior, and choke points of embassy facilities access and
travel routes.
• Skills and abilities: A valid driver’s license is required. Skilled in the use of surveillance equipment
(audio/video, binoculars, photographic equipment), level I Page 2 of 6 keyboard/typing and basic PC skills is
required. Must be able to work independently and adapt to changing circumstances without requesting
guidance. Must have strong organizational and observation skills. (This will be tested)

Selection process

Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.


• Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or
Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.

To apply


• A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see Appendix
B); or
• A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience
attached as a separate sheet; plus
application. Candidates who claim conditional U.S. Veterans preference must submit documentation
confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.Page 3 of 6
• Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of
the position as listed above.


POINT OF CONTACT
Telephone: +996-312-551-241
Fax: +996-312-551-264

Closing date for this position: July 17, 2012

8. VACANCY: SD GUARD (TRAINING LEVEL), US EMBASSY, BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN. DEADLINE: JULY
17, 2012

Position: SD guard

Work hours: Irregular work schedule/40 hours a week

All ordinarily resident (or) applicants (see appendix a) must have the required work and/or residency permits to
be eligible for consideration.

The U.S embassy in Bishkek is seeking an individual for the position of SD guard in the regional security office.

Basic function of position

Provides security for USG facilities, employees and family members by performing procedures to detect
recognize, and report on surveillance directed against U.S. Government facilities and /or personnel and provides
support directly, or by calling for assistance. In case of an imminent attack, calls for immediate assistance and
takes action to prevent injury or/death to personnel, and destruction of property.

Qualifications required


• Education: Completion of secondary school is required.
• Prior work experience: Up to one year of surveillance or related experience. Driving license and driving
experience of not less than 1 year is required.
• Language Proficiency: Level II (limited knowledge) English is required. Level III (good working knowledge)
Russian is required. (This will be tested)
• Job Knowledge: Must be familiar with procedures for conducting and reporting surveillance and capable of
discerning normal traffic patterns, pedestrian behavior, and choke points of embassy facilities access and
travel routes.
• Skills and ablities: A valid driver’s license is required. Skilled in the use of surveillance equipment
(audio/video, binoculars, photographic equipment), level I keyboard/typing Page 2 of 6 and basic PC skills is
required. Must be able to work independently and adapt to changing circumstances without requesting
guidance. Must have strong organizational and observation skills. (This will be tested).

Selection process

Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the
application.


• Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or
Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.

To apply


• A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see
Appendix B); or
• A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work
experience attached as a separate sheet; plus
application. Candidates who claim conditional U.S. Veterans preference must submit documentation
confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
• Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification
requirements of the position as listed above.


POINT OF CONTACT
Telephone: +996-312-551-241
Fax: +996-312-551-264

Closing date for this position: July 17, 2012

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