Central-Eurasia-L Announcement Archive
5. Job Opportunities
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TRANSLATION SERVICE- Free Translation Service for NGOs
Posted by: Brendan Luecke <information translationsforprogress.org>
Posted: 5 Oct 2005
TRANSLATION SERVICE- Free Translation Service for NGOs
Translations for Progress is new public service offering free volunteer
translations to the global NGO community. The web site was created to assist
NGOs in need of translation work, but without the budget to pay for it, and
students or professionals of foreign languages who are interested in
building experience as translators, developing familiarity with
organizations in their region of interest, and contributing to a good cause.
Volunteer translators are linked with organizations by means of a searchable
online database.
By linking the needs of these two groups, Translations for Progress aims to
support the development of better communication within the international
grass-roots community, improving the ability of organizations to meet their
goals, and to help today's students become more actively involved in social
issues early on.
The need for translations, even of less than professional quality, cannot be
understated for many NGOs in developing and even developed nations. Often
chronically short of funds, such organizations need translations to work
with the press internationally, seek funding from overseas foundations,
identify partners in foreign countries, and inform the world community about
their work. Frequently something as simple as an English website can greatly
increase scope of an organization's influence, its ability to disseminate
information, and allow it to more effectively address the problems it seeks
to solve.
Initially, Translations for Progress is targeting language students in the
United States, but eventually, the website has the capability to include
students of many languages in many nations. While students are certainly
not professional translators, more often than not anyone with solid reading
knowledge, a dictionary, and patience can put together a translation of
passable quality, which could make a big difference for an NGO struggling to
be heard. Moreover, a slightly flawed translation is certainly preferable
to none at all for many organizations with no alternatives.
If you feel that your organization could benefit from Translations for
Progress, or you are a student or professional interested in volunteering as
a translator, please visit our website at www.translationsforprogress.org.
This is a public service and is free of charge, but users are required to
register in order to list a profile on the site contact translators and
organizations through the database. Please feel free and use this service
frequently and extensively. As the number of organizations increase more
translators will be attracted by the increased opportunities, and
vice-versa. If you know others who would be interested in this site, please
forward them this e-mail.
Thank you very much for your time and attention, and we wish you all the best!
Best regards,
Brendan Luecke
Translations for Progress
JOB- Chief of Party, Agribusiness Development Projects, Caucasus Region, Deadline Sept. 27
Posted by: Linda Aines <lainesShoreham.net>
Posted: 26 Sep 2005
JOB- Chief of Party, Agribusiness Development Projects, Caucasus Region
Needed: Chief of Party, Agribusiness Development Projects, Caucasus Region
Note: The application deadline for this position is September 27, 2005.
A Washington, DC-based, not-for-profit organization dedicated to stimulating
economic growth around the world by nurturing entrepreneurship, private
enterprise, and market linkages seeks a qualified Chief of Party for an for
anticipated agribusiness development projects in the Caucasus region. This
non government organization has specialized in engaging private sector
investment in training, new technology, and marketing as a means to increase
overall competitiveness, expand exports, and ultimately generate higher
incomes all along the value-chain for farmers, processors, and distributors.
These are long-term positions that will be based in the country of
assignment. We seek candidates that bring a mix of significant senior-level
technical expertise in project design and implementation. Project
activities would include agricultural production, marketing, processing,
value-chain development, grants programs, and development of small- and
medium-size enterprises.
Qualifications are:
- Minimum 10 years experience in managing foreign technical assistance
projects, with prior Chief of Party or project management experience
preferred;
- Technical expertise in the area of agricultural development, small and
medium enterprise development, and grant administration;
- Advanced degree in agriculture, agricultural economics, agribusiness,
business administration, or a related field preferred;
- Previous experience in the former Soviet Union, with Russian and/or other
local language skills highly desirable;
- Familiarity with project performance monitoring and evaluation systems; and
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
To apply:
If you meet the qualifications above and are interested, please apply by
sending your resume to lainesshoreham.net (Finalists will be contacted
directly by the employer if short-listed.)
Closing Date: Sept 27, 2005
Linda Aines
International Link Recruitment Service
Sudbury, VT
USA
Phone: +1 (802) 273-2330
E-mail: lainesshoreham.net, Linda.Ainesuvm.edu
Web: http://www.uvm.edu/~laines/export/recruit.htm
JOB- Job Opportunities, University of Central Asia, Deadline Sept. 30
Posted by: Mahabat Baimyrzaeva <baimyrzausc.edu>
Posted: 26 Sep 2005
JOB- Job Opportunities, University of Central Asia, Deadline Sept. 30
University of Central Asia
Job Announcement
The University of Central Asia (UCA) is the world's first internationally
chartered institution of higher education. It was established by the
governments of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Tajikistan, and His
Highness the Aga Khan, to foster economic and social development throughout
the vast and impoverished mountain zones of Central Asia. As a private and
secular institution of higher learning, UCA will operate three residential
campuses in Tekeli (Kazakhstan), Naryn (Kyrgyz Republic), and Khorog
(Tajikistan). The university will include an Undergraduate Program offering
a BA in liberal arts and sciences; a Graduate School of Development offering
an MA degree in social development; and a School of Professional and
Continuing Education offering non-degree courses to adult learners and
professionals in areas relevant to economic and social development. The
degree program will be taught in English, but non-degree courses are offered
in all local languages.
UCA is seeking highly motivated and qualified applicants for the following
positions:
1) Research Assistant
The School of Development is seeking a research assistant. The primary
duties are to identify relevant information and analysis on Central Asia
from a wide variety of sources and develop an electronic database. The
research assistant would also write reports and prepare background papers as
required.
Job Requirements:
A post-graduate degree from a recognized university in the social sciences
or management studies; fluency in English and knowledge of Russian; Good
analytical and writing skills; Familiarity with database use and search
techniques; 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
2) Translator/Administrative Assistant
Provide translation services and administrative support. Duties include
translation/interpretation, setting up meetings, and other duties as assigned.
Job Duties:
Translation of office documents from English into Russian and vice versa;
Interpretation at meetings or at conferences; Provide administrative support
to a department and/or manager.
Job Requirements:
Higher education/University Degree is required; Good knowledge of the
English language (verbal & written), and excellent translation skills;
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and telephone protocol; Excellent
organizational skills; 3-5 years experience in translating English/Russian
3) Legal Counsel
To provide legal support to the University. Identify and research issues,
review and/or draft legal documents and liaise with external bodies and
legal counsel as needed.
Job Duties:
Juridical support of University activities; Development, preparation, and
examination of agreements and contracts; Development of documents,
registration of juridical persons and representations; Analyze case
documents, identify legal issues, and draft legal briefs; Participate in
negotiations and pre-trial adjustment of disputes.
Job Requirements:
University Degree in Law or Jurisprudence; Familiarity with laws of one or
more of the following countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, or Tajikistan;
5-7 years of relevant work experience; Strong verbal and written
communication skills are essential, as is fluency in English.
4) Financial Controller
Under the general direction of the Director of Finance and Administration,
the Controller is responsible for the effective operation of the
University's accounting system, for the preparation of financial statements,
and providing supervision to accounting staff. S/he will exhibit the
highest professional standards, integrity, and ethical principles.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervision of the daily operations of the accounting department, including
accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, grant, and contract
accounting, cashiering, and bank reconciliations, maintenance of general
ledger, cash management, financial and management reporting; Implementation
of financial policies and procedures; Oversee the development,
implementation, modification, and maintenance of computerized financial
applications; Monthly closing of the general ledger and coordination of
year-end financial closing and annual audits and preparation and review of
audit schedules; Preparation of financial analyses and reports required by
management entities including external auditors, financial institutions, and
government agencies.
Job requirements:
Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting required; Professional Accounting
Designation is desirable; Minimum 3 years of hands-on accounting experience;
Excellent planning, communication, and coordination skills; Good knowledge
of English; Good computer skills (MS Office suite).
NOTE: Deadline For Submissions: Friday, 30th of September, 2005.
Please send Covering letter, Resume, and References by e-mail to
hrucaedu.org, or by fax to +996(312) 696-029.
Kris Rees
Communications Assistant
University of Central Asia
80 Tynystanova Street
720053 Bishkek
Kyrgyz Republic
JOB- ASA Institut Job Opportunities, Taranovsky Region, Kazakhstan, Deadline Extended
Posted by: Ilkana Hasanova <ilkana_hassanyahoo.de>
Posted: 23 Sep 2005
JOB- ASA Institut Job Opportunities, Kazakhstan, Deadline Extended
The deadline has been extended to Sept. 26, 2005 for the following ASA
Institut positions in Kazakhstan's Tranovsky Region:
IT Expert - 2 possible candidates
III
- Excellent communication skills
- Fluent in spoken English
- Fluent in spoken and written Russian
- Minimum of 5 years experience in IT field
Specific professional experience:
- Experience in setting up infrastructure in formation networks in rural
areas
- Training and demonstration skills are required
- Experience in working in international Aid projects would be an advantage.
EU + TACIS + PHARE Nationality
100 days
Training expert
III
- Excellent communication skills
- Fluent in spoken English
- Fluent in spoken and written Russian
- Minimum of 5 years experience in Education/training field
Specific professional experience:
- Experience in organising seminars, training sessions and workshops
- Training and demonstration skills are required
- Experience in working in international Aid projects would be an advantage
EU + TACIS + PHARE Nationality
110 days
Deardline for applications is 26 September 2005. We would like to ask
interested candidates to send their CVs in EU format (see attached) to
mondokasa-institut.de. Thank you very much for interest in advance.
Kind regards,
Ilkana Hasanova
JOB- ASA Institut Job Opportunities in Kazakhstan, Sept. 21 Deadline
Posted by: Ekaterina Mondok <mondokasa-institut.de>
Posted: 20 Sep 2005
JOB- ASA Institut Job Opportunities in Kazakhstan, Sept. 21 Deadline
ASA Institut is searching urgently for consultants for following positions:
Team Leader
II
- The Team Leader should have a degree in agricultural economics and should
have experience in the modern farming practices, advisory services and
rural
infrastructure development as well as farm planning and investment
strategies in particular in countries in economic transition.
- He / She needs to have good communication skills, training and
demonstration abilities.
- The professional experience of the Team Leader should be not less than 10
years and includes analysis of agricultural production systems, of
comparative advantage as well as of participatory approach in planning and
implementing.
- The expert should be fluent in spoken and written English.
- Knowledge of the Russian language would be an advantage.
EU + TACIS + PHARE Nationality
110 days
Information systems Expert
II
- An Expert in Information systems and Information Technology, with a
degree in the related field.
- He should have experience in the creation of an information centre.
- He / She needs to have good communication skills, training and
demonstration abilities.
- The professional experience of the Expert should be not less than 10 years.
- The expert should be fluent in spoken and written English.
- Knowledge of the Russian language would be an advantage
EU + TACIS + PHARE Nationality
40 days
IT Expert
III
- Excellent communication skills
- Fluent in spoken English
- Fluent in spoken and written Russian
- Minimum of 5 years experience in IT field
Specific professional experience:
- Experience in setting up infrastructure information networks in rural areas
- Training and demonstration skills are required
- Experience in working in international Aid projects would be an advantage.
EU + TACIS + PHARE Nationality
100 days
IT Expert
III
- Excellent communication skills
- Fluent in spoken English
- Fluent in spoken and written Russian
- Minimum of 5 years experience in IT field
Specific professional experience:
- Experience in setting up infrastructure information networks in rural areas
- Training and demonstration skills are required
- Experience in working in international Aid projects would be an advantage.
EU + TACIS + PHARE Nationality
100 days
Training expert
III
- Excellent communication skills
- Fluent in spoken English
- Fluent in spoken and written Russian
- Minimum of 5 years experience in Education/training field
Specific professional experience:
- Experience in organising seminars, training sessions and workshops
- Training and demonstration skills are required
- Experience in working in international Aid projects would be an advantage
EU + TACIS + PHARE Nationality
110 days
We would kindly ask all interested candidatures to send their CVs in EU
format to mondokasa-institut.de. The deadline for submitting is 21.09.05.
Kind regards,
Ilkana Hasanova
JOB- International Expert on Micro Hydro Power Units, UNDP Kyrgyz Republic Project
Posted by: Janyl Rakhmanova <janyl.rakhmanovaundp.org>
Posted: 10 Sep 2005
JOB- Int'l Expert on Micro Hydro Power Units, UNDP Kyrgyz Republic Project
Terms of Reference
Post: Leading International Expert
Project Title: Promotion of Micro Hydro Power Units for Sustainable
Development of Mountain Communities in Kyrgyzstan
Duration: 2 weeks in 2005, 4 weeks in 2006 and 2 weeks in 2007
Contractual modality: SSA
Background:
The barriers to widespread application of Micro Hydro Power (MHP) units are
described in the Project Document. A team of national and international
experts will be invited in order to provide technical assistance and
advisory services to implement pilot projects, create public awareness,
improve institutional and regulatory framework, assess feasibility of local
production of MHP units, and identify suitable delivery and service models
for MHP units. The TORs of all experts are interlinked and will be
coordinated in 2005-2007.
Tasks:
The Leading International Expert will work together with the other project
experts in close consultation with and under the guidance and supervision of
the National Project Director. Specifically his/her tasks include but are
not limited to:
- Prepare and conduct a public awareness and information campaign on the
use of MHP units in cooperation with the Leading National Expert;
- Organize and conduct trainings on application of MHP units for potential
end-users in cooperation with the Leading National Expert;
- Support the Leading National Expert in procurement and installation of
pilot MHP units at selected pilot sites as required;
- Support the Leading National Expert in organizing monitoring of and data
collection on the operation of the pilot sites as required;
- Support the Leading National Expert in preparing a brochure on the use of
MHP units as required;
- In cooperation with the Leading National Expert assess institutional
framework and regulatory requirements for local production and application
of MHP units and propose amendments or changes as and if needed considering
the peculiarities of MHP units and their application in rural communities;
- Draft a National Program for further dissemination of micro and mini
hydro power plants in cooperation with the National Project Director (NPD)
and the Leading National Expert;
- Develop a PDF A application for a GEF Medium-sized Project on the
development of renewable energy, incl. micro and mini hydro power in
cooperation with the National Project Director and the Leading National
Expert;
- Assist the Capacity Building Expert in preparing, conducting and
evaluating a tender on local production of MHP units;
- Support the Leading National Expert in preparing and conducting market
assessment survey for MHP units, including estimation of export potential;
- In cooperation with the NPD and the local manufacturer(s) develop
business plan for local serial production of low-cost MHP units;
- Assist the Capacity Building Expert in providing technical assistance and
conduct on-the-job capacity building training for local workshop(s) on
manufacture and quality assurance of MHP units;
- Identify and promote suitable delivery and end-user service models for
MHP units in mountain communities of Kyrgyzstan in cooperation with the
National Expert; and
- Assist the NPD in preparing annual project reports and consolidation of
work plans and project papers.
Expected Outputs:
The primary expected project outputs are described in the Results and
Resources Framework in the Project Document:
- Increased awareness in mountain communities on benefits and application
of MHP units
- Improved institutional and regulatory framework for local production and
application of MHP units
- Serial production of low-cost MHP units in Kyrgyzstan or import of such
units is initiated
- Suitable delivery and end-user service models for MHP units are
identified and promoted in mountain communities of Kyrgyzstan
Further key outputs of the work of the Leading International Expert include:
- Documentation on awareness and information campaign
- Number of trainings conducted on application of MHP units
- Number of end-users of MHP units that participated in the trainings
- Number of pilot sites implemented in cooperation with local authorities,
village level organizations and end-users at pilot sites develop
- Brochure on the use of MHP units based on data collected and experience
made at pilot sites
- Proposals for amendments or changes to existing regulations as and if
needed considering the peculiarities of MHP units and their application in
rural communities
- Draft National Program for further dissemination of micro and mini hydro
power plants developed in cooperation with Leading Experts
- PDF A application for GEF MSP on the development of renewable energy,
incl. micro and mini hydro power, developed in cooperation with Leading
Experts
- Business plan for local serial production of low-cost MHP units
- Suitable delivery and end-user service models for MHP units in mountain
communities of Kyrgyzstan
Qualification/Experience:
- Postgraduate or other advanced university degree in engineering and
international cooperation
- Strong knowledge of small-scale hydropower, other renewable energy
technologies, economic and financial analyses, energy sector legislation,
environmental protection, and rural development
- At least 10 years of demonstrated working experience in areas relevant
for renewable energy development, energy sector legislation, environmental
protection, and rural development
- Experience with economic and financial analyses and business plans
- Demonstrated experience in trainings and capacity development initiatives
- Good interpersonal, facilitation and training skills
- Fluency in English
Please send your application and reference letters by 23 September, 17.00 to
jobsundp.kg.
For further information please refer to: www.caresd.net ' "Vacancies".
JOB- Research Project Manager/Analyst for Central Asia, InterMedia Survey Institute
Posted by: Susan Gigli <giglisintermedia.org>
Posted: 2 Sep 2005
JOB- Research Project Manager/Analyst for Central Asia, InterMedia Survey Inst.
Job Announcement: Research Project Manager/Analyst: Central Asia
InterMedia Survey Institute, a global research, evaluation and consulting
firm specializing in the field of audience and media research, is seeking a
project manager/analyst to work on media-related research projects in
Central Asia. Working under the direction of senior members of the team,
duties involve undertaking quantitative and qualitative research projects
from receipt of brief through survey design, project management and field
oversight, to data analysis and reporting; and the application of this
research to the development and evaluation of media projects and broadcasts
in the region. You will also liaise both with InterMedia's clients and with
market and social research firms based in these regions.
Key skills:
1. A Bachelor's degree, and ideally a Master's degree in a social science
field involving research methods;
2. Practical experience designing, managing, analyzing and reporting
research projects using quantitative and qualitative research methods;
3. Some experience in managing market or social research projects, or the
aptitude and willingness to rapidly acquire it;
4. Some specialization or strong interest in Central Asia;
5. Strong analytical thinking and writing abilities;
6. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and oral form
in English;
7. Experience with survey analysis software (e.g. SPSS) and MS Office
software applications (e.g Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and willingness to
learn other packages as required;
8. Proven organizational and project and time management skills;
9. Ability to work well on a team and with a wide range of clients and
subcontractors;
Desired skills, competencies and experience:
10. Some knowledge of language(s) spoken in the region, particularly Russian;
11. Interest in mass media in developing and transitional societies;
12. Willingness to travel abroad, generally for a week or longer.
The position is based in Washington, D.C. and requires approximately 25-30%
travel. InterMedia offers a generous benefits package and salary
commensurate with experience. Please e-mail resume and cover letter with
salary requirements to infointermedia.org.
JOB- Program Associate, IREX Partnerships and Training Division, Washington DC
Posted by: Charity Mcgee <cmcgeeirex.org>
Posted: 2 Sep 2005
JOB- Program Associate, IREX Partnerships and Training Division, Washington DC
Title: Program Associate
Division: Partnerships and Training Division (PTD)
Location: Washington, DC
Reports To: Senior Program Officer
About IREX:
IREX (the International Research & Exchanges Board) is an international
nonprofit organization specializing in education, independent media,
Internet development, and civil society programs. Through training,
partnerships, education, research, and grant programs, IREX develops the
capacity of individuals and institutions to contribute to their societies.
Summary of Position:
IREX seeks a Program Associate to assist in the management of civil society
development programs. The Program Associate will provide strategic support
in the day-to-day administration of program activities including financial
management, implement new programming initiatives for existing and new
programs, and communicate with field staff and local partner organizations
on a diverse range of issues.
Job Description:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Working with headquarters and field staff to coordinate program
activities and to collect information about activities implemented
on-the-ground;
- Assist in drafting program reports for funding agencies;
- Tracking program expenditures and review program budgets, including
identifying and paying vendors;
- Assist in organizing workshops and seminars;
- Update publicity materials and web pages for civil society programs;
- Support senior staff and development officers in researching and
developing proposals, and other tasks as deemed necessary;
- Other administrative and programmatic duties, as needed.
Qualifications:
The Program Associate must be very well organized, able to work
independently, skilled at handling multiple tasks, and able to adhere to
deadlines.
Other qualifications:
- A Bachelor's degree;
- A minimum of one-year experience in the administration of an
international assistance program;
- Understanding of civil society development issues, particularly in Russia
and/or Eurasia;
- Knowledge of Russian preferred;
- Past experience with USG funders preferable;
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills;
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written;
- Ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure and tight deadlines.
Send cover letter and resume to: IREX/PTD/NC FAX: (202) 628-8189. Or send an
e-mail message to IREX/HR, PTD/NC hrirex.org, EOE
JOB- Program Associates, IREX Education Programs Division, Washington DC
Posted by: Charity Mcgee <cmcgeeirex.org>
Posted: 16 Aug 2005
JOB- Program Associates, IREX Education Programs Division, Washington DC
Title: Program Associates
Position Location: Washington, DC
Eligibility: Open to US Citizens and Permanent Residents
About IREX:
IREX (the International Research & Exchanges Board) is an international
nonprofit organization specializing in education, independent media,
Internet development, and civil society programs. Through training,
partnerships, education, research, and grant programs, IREX develops the
capacity of individuals and institutions to contribute to their societies.
Summary of Position:
IREX seeks program associates for its Education Programs Division for
programs in Eurasia.
General Qualifications:
Experience with and interest in basic and higher education development,
international exchanges, and continuing education programs; Knowledge of and
experience with project design, grant management, proposal development, and
budgeting; Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; Interest and
knowledge of Eurasia; Strong computer skills, including Excel; and Knowledge
of Russian or other local language (preferred).
To Apply:
Send cover letter and resume to:
Attn: EPD/RB/08-05
Via E-mail: resumesirex.org
Via FAX: (202) 628-8189
Equal Opportunity Employer
No phone calls please.
JOB- Islamic Manuscript Catalogers, Two Positions, Princeton University Library
Posted by: Joyce Bell <joycebprinceton.edu>
Posted: 15 Aug 2005
JOB- Islamic Manuscript Catalogers, Two Positions, Princeton University Library
Islamic Manuscript Catalogers (2 term positions)
Princeton University
Princeton, New Jersey
Department of Rare Books and Special Collections
The Princeton University Library, one of the world's most respected research
institutions, serves a diverse community of 6,600 students and 1,100 faculty
members with more than 6 million printed volumes, 5 million manuscripts, and
2 million nonprint items. The holdings in its central facility and 13
specialized libraries range from ancient papyri and incunabula to the most
advanced electronic databases and digital collections. The Library employs a
dedicated and knowledgeable staff of more than 300 professional and support
personnel, complemented by a large student and hourly workforce. More
information can be found at the Library's Web site:
http://libweb.princeton.edu/.
The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections holds a rich collection
of Islamic manuscripts (Arabic, Persian, and Ottoman Turkish), the premier
such collection in the Western Hemisphere and among the finest in the world.
Manuscripts date from the early centuries of Islam to the fall of the
Ottoman Empire.
Available: January 1, 2006. Both positions are funded for two-year terms
with possibility of extension for an additional two years.
Description:
As part of the Princeton University Library's Islamic Manuscripts Cataloging
and Digitization Project (a grant-funded initiative) the Library seeks two
Near Eastern Studies specialists. The primary responsibility of the Islamic
Manuscript Catalogers will be to create modern online records for thousands
of manuscripts that are now described only in printed catalogs or
checklists. These are challenging positions for Near Eastern studies
specialists or librarians seeking to apply advanced skills in a unique
research environment. The Islamic Manuscript Catalogers will work closely
with a project oversight committee of curatorial and technical services staff.
Qualifications:
Required: Excellent reading knowledge of Arabic and a strong academic
background in classical Near Eastern Studies are required. Candidates must
be able to apply ALA-LC romanization tables. Demonstrated ability to meet
production deadlines and to work collaboratively.
Preferred:
ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS degree or equivalent combination of education and
professional experience in a research library setting. Experience creating
MARC records applying relevant national cataloging standards. MA or PhD in
Near Eastern Studies, or equivalent education and experience. Familiarity
with classical Islamic texts and paleography are highly desirable.
Candidates with working knowledge of Persian and/or Ottoman Turkish will be
preferred.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary based on experience and qualifications.
Two (2) vacation days per month, designated paid holidays. Medical and
other benefits available.
Nominations and Applications:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the
position is filled. Nominations and applications (resume and the names,
titles, addresses and phone numbers of three references) should be sent as
an MS Word attachment via email to: libhrproprinceton.edu or by fax to
609-258-0454.
Submissions via regular mail are also welcomed and can be sent to:
Search Committee for Islamic Manuscript Catalogers
c/o Lila Daum Fredenburg, Human Resources Librarian
Princeton University Library
One Washington Road
Princeton, New Jersey 08544-2098
USA
Princeton University Is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
For information about applying to Princeton, please link to:
http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm
Jasmin Kotwal
Human Resources Specialist
Firestone Library
Princeton University
JOB- Ass't Prof., Dept. of Gender Studies, Indiana University, Bloomington, IL
Posted by: Suzanna D. Walters <walterssindiana.edu>
Posted: 10 Aug 2005
JOB- Ass't Prof., Dept. of Gender Studies, Indiana University, Bloomington, IL
The Department of Gender Studies at Indiana University - Bloomington
announces a search for one TENURE-TRACK Assistant Professor to begin August
2006.
For this position, we seek scholars working in transnational gender studies.
We are particularly interested in candidates whose transnational research
focuses on the construction of sexualities and genders in their global
iterations.
The Department invites applications from interdisciplinary feminist scholars
who are actively addressing core questions of gender and sexuality through
ambitious research agendas and energetic teaching/mentoring on the
undergraduate and graduate levels.
Applicants will be expected to assist in the development of the doctorate,
teach core Gender Studies courses, and work collectively to develop the
Department. Candidates must have prior teaching experience, preferably in
Women's or Gender Studies and must have their PhD by August 2006.
The Department is in an extraordinary period of growth and we are now poised
to inaugurate the first doctorate in Gender Studies in the nation. We
anticipate admitting the first cohort of doctoral candidates in the fall of
2006. The Department currently offers a Bachelor of Arts, an undergraduate
minor, and a PhD minor in Gender Studies. At present, our faculty includes
seven full-time (100%) positions, and eight jointly-appointed lines. Over
twenty-five additional faculty at Indiana University are affiliated with the
Department and we work closely with other units on campus, most notably the
Kinsey Institute for Research on Sex, Gender, and Reproduction. Our faculty
has remarkable breadth and we envision a unique doctoral program focusing on
sexuality and the body as seen through multiple lenses, including
culture/media, social structural/political economic, medical/scientific, and
transnational/comparative perspectives. We seek to complement our
departmental strengths in the study of sexualities; bodies and their
technologization and medicalization; representation and cultural production;
and feminist epistemologies.
Indiana University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and
is committed to employing faculty who will enhance the rich diversity of our
academic community.
Please submit a letter of interest, detailing research agendas as well as
teaching experience and philosophy, along with a CV and names, addresses,
e-mails, and phone numbers of three references (please do not have
references sent unless requested) by October 15, 2005 to the following address:
Prof. Suzanna Walters
Chairperson, Search Committee
Indiana University, Department of Gender Studies
Memorial Hall East, Room 130
1021 East Third Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47405
USA
JOB- Program Officers and/or Research Associates, SSRC, New York City
Posted by: Nicole Stahlmann <stahlmannssrc.org>
Posted: 5 Aug 2005
JOB- Program Officers and/or Research Associates, SSRC, New York City
SSRC Job Openings
Program Officers and/or Research Associates
The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) seeks early- to mid-career social
scientists with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
a) religion (especially Christianity and Islam as world religions),
b) media and the public sphere, and
c) knowledge institutions (including universities and other bases for
science and technology).
The new appointees will work with existing staff in developing new projects
and advancing existing initiatives. Applicants should consult the Council's
website at www.ssrc.org to learn more about current emphases.
The SSRC is a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization devoted to improving
the quality of social science research and bringing necessary knowledge to
public issues. Founded in 1923, and supported by both private foundations
and a range of governments, SSRC has projects on every continent and brings
together researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers throughout the world.
Council activities encourage innovation, build research capacity, and help
social scientists engage broader constituencies.
In partnership with other staff members, the new appointees will develop,
oversee and participate in research initiatives; plan new activities and
projects; consult with interdisciplinary and international scholarly
networks; raise funds; and communicate with a variety of constituencies
throughout the world, using print publications and electronic media as well
as face-to-face contacts.
The best qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. in one of the social
sciences or a closely related field, and demonstrated achievements as a
researcher. In addition to intellectual distinction, candidates for this
position should demonstrate a capacity to develop intellectual projects that
transcend the boundaries of disciplines and bring together researchers from
diverse institutions around the world. All candidates must have the ability
to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and be capable of
effectively presenting social science research to non-academic
constituencies including funders, policy-makers, practitioners and fellow
researchers. Practical experience in conceptualizing, organizing, and/or
securing funding for new projects is desirable. Candidates must be able to
manage program budgets and provide leadership to other staff. Annual salary
will be commensurate with experience. A strong comprehensive benefits
package is provided. Professional staff are encouraged to continue their
development as professional social scientists while at the Council.
Interested applicants should send a detailed letter describing their
background and interest in SSRC, their curriculum vitae, a relevant writing
sample and the names of three professional colleagues who can serve as
references. Applications may be submitted either by mail or electronically
by e-mail. The Council has no citizenship requirements for employees and
seeks qualified candidates from all national backgrounds.
Applications may be submitted either by mail or electronically by e-mail.
Mailing Address:
Program Officer/Research Associate Search, Human Resources
Social Science Research Council
810 Seventh Avenue, 31st Floor
New York, NY 10019
USA
E-mail: applicationsssrc.org
Note: Please indicate "Program Officer/Research Associate" in the subject line.
Web: http://www.ssrc.org/inside/employment/
The Social Science Research Council Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
JOB- Deputy Chief of Party, IREX Strengthening Azerbaijan Civil Society Program, Baku
Posted by: Charity Mcgee <cmcgeeirex.org>
Posted: 3 Aug 2005
JOB- Deputy Chief of Party, IREX Strengthening Azerbaijan Civil Society Program
Title: Deputy Chief of Party
Reports To: Chief of Party, IREX/Azerbaijan
Position Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
Position contingent upon funding and candidate approval by USAID. Position
open to expatriate candidates.
About IREX:
IREX (the International Research & Exchanges Board) is an international
nonprofit organization specializing in education, independent media,
Internet development, and civil society programs in the United States,
Europe, Eurasia, the Middle East and North Africa, and Asia. Through
training, partnerships, education, research, and grant programs, IREX
develops the capacity of individuals and institutions to contribute to their
societies. For more information, please visit <www.irex.org>.
Summary of Position:
IREX seeks applicants for the position of Deputy Director. His/her services
will be solicited on a full-time basis to help manage the five-year
USAID-funded Strengthening Azerbaijan Civil Society Program. The program
will strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations to effectively
advocate their cause and promote civic activism by increasing citizens'
ability to come together to identify and prioritize concerns. The program
will include a variety of elements, including a grants program, training
events, and public outreach efforts.
The Deputy Director will support the Chief of Party in directing all work
performed under the Cooperative Agreement with USAID. The position will be
based in Baku, but will involve significant travel throughout Azerbaijan.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Support the Chief of Party in managing the Strengthening Azerbaijan Civil
Society Program including: planning and implementing program strategy;
hiring and overall supervision of local staff; generating programmatic and
financial reports for USAID; and managing office operations.
- Work with the Chief of Party to manage and monitor all program components
- training, technical assistance, grant-giving - and assure that the
overall
project is meeting proposed objectives and targets.
- Conduct program outreach and oversee grant competitions.
- Collaborate with IREX's implementing partners to coordinate efforts and
share program results.
Qualifications:
- Significant professional experience managing NGO and/or civil
society-strengthening projects in Eurasia, especially those working to
promote civic activism and coalition-building.
- Strong experience forging cross-sectoral initiatives involving government
institutions, community-based organizations, and international donors.
- Extensive grants management experience, especially with small- and
medium-sized NGOs.
- A minimum of three years experience working with USG funding agencies in
a management capacity (USAID experience required).
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to
negotiate with local and foreign experts, managers, and government
officials
to ensure the successful completion of project activities.
- Strong knowledge of the political, economic, and social issues in
Azerbaijan, regional experience, and proficiency in a local language
preferred.
- A willingness to travel extensively within Azerbaijan.
Submit cover letter and resume to:
Email: resumesirex.org (please include PTD/JK/DCOP-AZ in the subject line)
Fax: (202) 628-8189
No phone calls please.
Equal Opportunity Employer
JOB- Field Office Managers, IREX Civil Society Program Offices, Azerbaijan
Posted by: Charity Mcgee <cmcgeeirex.org>
Posted: 2 Aug 2005
JOB- Field Office Managers, IREX Civil Society Program Offices, Azerbaijan
Title: Field Office Managers
Position Location: Azerbaijan
Eligibility: Open to US Citizens and Third Country Nationals
Positions contingent upon funding.
About IREX:
IREX (the International Research & Exchanges Board) is an international
nonprofit organization specializing in education, independent media,
Internet development, and civil society programs. Through consulting,
training, partnerships, research, and grant programs, IREX helps develop the
capacity of individuals and institutions to contribute to their societies.
For more information on IREX, visit www.irex.org.
Summary of Position:
IREX seeks 3-4 field office managers for several civil society program
regional offices located throughout Azerbaijan. The program will strengthen
the capacity of civil society organizations to effectively advocate their
cause and promote civic activism by increasing citizens' ability to come
together to identify and prioritize concerns. The program will include a
variety of elements, including a grants program, training events, and public
outreach efforts.
Field office managers will be responsible for office setup; systems
implementation and monitoring; anti-corruption and transparency efforts;
oversight of local grant application review, training and advocacy
initiatives, and management of office staff. These positions are anticipated
to begin in September/October 2005.
General Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years experience in international development designing and
implementing civil society, training, or development programs
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively (up to 50% time)
- Excellent interpersonal, systems, and communication skills
- Experience living and working in Eurasia, preferred
- Supervisory skills, preferred
- Proficiency in Russian and/or Azeri
- USAID project experience preferred
To Apply:
Send cover letter and resume ASAP with subject PTD/FOM-AZ/JK via e-mail to
resumesirex.org or with reference PTD/FOM-AZ/JK via fax to (202)628-8189.
Equal Opportunity Employer
No Phone Calls Please
JOB- Chief of Party, IREX Strengthening Azerbaijan Civil Society Program, Baku
Posted by: Charity Mcgee <cmcgeeirex.org>
Posted: 2 Aug 2005
JOB- Chief of Party, IREX Strengthening Azerbaijan Civil Society Program, Baku
Title: Chief of Party
Reports To: Director, Partnerships and Training Division-Washington, DC
Position Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
Position contingent upon funding.
About IREX:
IREX (the International Research & Exchanges Board) is a US nonprofit
organization specializing in education, independent media, Internet
development, and civil society programs in the United States, Europe,
Eurasia, the Middle East and North Africa, and Asia. For more information on
IREX, please visit <www.irex.org>.
Summary of Position:
IREX seeks applicants for the position of Chief of Party (COP). His/her
services will be solicited on a full-time basis to manage the five-year
USAID-funded Strengthening Azerbaijan Civil Society program. The program
will strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations to effectively
advocate their cause and promote civic activism by increasing citizens'
ability to come together to identify and prioritize concerns. The program
will include a variety of elements, including a grants program, training
events, and public outreach efforts.
The COP will direct and oversee all work performed under the Cooperative
Agreement with USAID. The position will be based in Baku, but will involve
significant travel throughout Azerbaijan.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Manage the Strengthening Azerbaijan Civil Society Program including
planning and implementing program strategy, hiring and overall supervision
of local staff, and managing office operations. The COP will also be
responsible for liaising with USAID and IREX headquarters and generating
monthly fiscal and program reports for program activities;
- Manage and monitor all program components - training, technical
assistance, grant-giving - and assure that the overall project is meeting
proposed objectives and targets;
- Conduct program outreach and oversee grant competitions;
- Approve and submit to USAID all proposed workplans, staffing plans, and
budgets; and
- Collaborate with IREX's implementing partners to coordinate efforts and
share program results.
Qualifications:
Candidates must be well organized, able to work independently, skilled at
handling multiple tasks, able to adhere to deadlines, and willing to travel
extensively within Azerbaijan. Other specific qualifications should include
at a minimum:
- Significant professional experience managing NGO and/or civil
society-strengthening projects in Eurasia, especially those working to
promote civic activism and coalition building;
- Strong experience forging cross-sectoral initiatives involving government
institutions, NGOs, and international donors;
- Extensive grants management experience, especially with grassroots NGOs
and community groups;
- A minimum of five years experience working with USG funding agencies in a
management capacity (USAID experience required);
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to
negotiate with local and foreign experts, managers, and government
officials
to ensure the successful completion of project activities;
- A master's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience;
- General familiarity with political, economic, and social issues in
Azerbaijan; and
- Regional experience as well as fluency in a local language preferred.
Submit cover letter and resume to:
Email: resumesirex.org (please include PTD/JK/COPAZ in the subject line)
Fax: (202) 628-8189
No phone calls please.
Equal Opportunity Employer
JOB- Project Manager, Int'l. Finance Corporation, Tajikistan, Deadline Aug. 21
Posted by: Natalya Kuznetsova <NKuznetsovaifc.org>
Posted: 1 Aug 2005
JOB- Project Manager, Int'l. Finance Corporation, Tajikistan, Deadline Aug. 21
Project Manager
The Organization:
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, promotes sustainable private sector
investments in developing countries as a way to reduce poverty and improve
people's lives. IFC is currently working in the majority of the countries
in Central Asia and Eastern Europe which have been funded by major donors
for private sector technical assistance (TA). IFC will be working with the
Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) on this project and in
close coordination with the World Bank.
Job Description:
The Project Manager, based in Jovan, Tajikistan will facilitate and provide
the overall management of a technical assistance effort alongside a separate
investment project. The goal of the project is to promote the development of
the agriculture sector in Tajikistan through the demonstration effect of an
investment in a farmer owned cooperative (Farmer Ownership Model - Southern
Tajikistan, FOM - ST). The Project Manager must be knowledgeable of the
agricultural industry and understand the agricultural supply chain in
Tajikistan. A good knowledge of cotton, wheat, alfalfa, potatoes,
sunflowers, tomatoes, onions, carrots, apples, cherries, strawberries,
plums, peach's, apricots and grapes is necessary. Good general knowledge of
agricultural production, processing, channels of distribution, agricultural
credit structures and legislative reform are required. The Project Manager
must ensure that donor and project objectives in are achieved.
Responsibilities:
- Set up the project's office and recruit a team of local experts.
- Manage and evaluate the project team and ensure training.
- Formulate project strategy, necessary tasks, define priorities and ensure
implementation of project tasks by the team.
- Build up contacts with government, financial institutions, donors and
foreign investors, including cultivating relations with banking structures
and foreign and local corporate entities.
- Formulate the project budget, approve all expenditures and ensure
compliance with the World Bank and donor regulations.
- Prepare reports to IFC, donors and management as required.
- Define new project directions, develop proposals and negotiate with
donors on new funding.
- Coordinate activities with other Agricultural Projects in Tajikistan.
- Provide insight, advice and direction of the project in all aspects and
spheres mentioned above.
Scope:
The Project Manager is responsible for the budget and managing up to 15
staff in project staff. He/she coordinates the work of project teams
carrying out various functions of the project such as social monitoring,
information campaign, training, legal compliance, tracking, etc. He/she is
the primary representative of the project and IFC at meetings with various
donors and maintains routine contact with senior government officials to
update them on progress of agribusiness initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in agriculture, economics or business.
- Five years senior management experience.
- Experience in company management highly desirable.
- Five years of experience in agriculture or agricultural projects
recommended, with particular focus on fruits and vegetables and the cotton
sector.
- Excellent command of the English language. Russian and/or Tajik language
skills are desirable.
Submissions of Interest:
For corporate information and how to apply please visit www.ifc.org. Click
on Careers then on Current Opportunities to apply.
Closing date for applications: August 21, 2005
JOB- Regional Finance and Administration Manager, Eurasia Foundation Caucasus, Tbilisi
Posted by: Jill Solomon <JillSolomoaol.com>
Posted: 28 Jul 2005
JOB- Regional Finance & Admin. Manager, Eurasia Foundation Caucasus, Tbilisi
Position Title:
Regional Finance & Administration Manager, EF Caucasus
Reports To:
Regional Vice President, Caucasus
Client:
The Eurasia Foundation (www.eurasia.org)
Position Location:
Tbilisi, Georgia
Position Summary
The position of Regional Finance & Administration Manager for the Caucasus
works under the supervision of the Regional Vice-President and in close
coordination with the DC Headquarters Controller to oversee the Foundation's
financial operations in the region. In consultation with the Regional Vice
President, the Regional Finance & Administration Manager is responsible for
ensuring the accuracy of these office's financial records as well as
ensuring compliance with Foundation Policies & Procedures, applicable local
laws, regulations, and donor provisions. The Regional Finance &
Administration Manager also provides strategic guidance to the
Vice-President on matters related to the financial and administrative
management of the Foundation's operations in this region. A significant
component of this position involves training and capacity building for
finance and administrative staff in all Eurasia Foundation offices in
Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Management:
- Oversee work of financial and administrative staff in the region
(Yerevan, Tbilisi, Baku).
- Review local/regional office monthly financial reporting. Prepare monthly
consolidated reporting and forward appropriate reports and supporting
documentation to DC Headquarters.
- Prepare monthly management reports for the Regional Vice President and DC HQ
- Assist Regional Vice President in adapting financial management systems
to needs of operating programs as well as grants program.
- Liaise with independent auditors, Eurasia Foundation Internal Audit
staff, and EF HQ financial and administrative staff.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and related policies and
procedures.
- Ensure compliance with Federal Circulars 22CFR226, A-122, and other
non-federal donor requirements.
- Ensure that all required tax and local reporting are accurate and
submitted on a timely basis.
- Under the supervision of the Regional Vice President, coordinate the
preparation of annual operating budgets.
Administration:
- Under the supervision of the Regional Vice President, oversee office
management, procurement, administration and human resource functions in
country offices.
- Ensure that the region's human resources policies are in compliance with
EF policies and procedures as well as applicable local laws and regulations.
- Ensure that the Foundation's personnel compensation systems are
competitive, equitable, and in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Working with the Headquarters Controller, oversee any modifications to
Personnel and Operations Policies & Procedures and ensure their proper
implementation and that staff is trained on any changes in a timely manner.
Training:
- Assess capacity of field financial and administrative staff and
coordinate with the Regional Vice
- President and DC HQ to develop and conduct training programs for local
finance and administrative staff in each country office.
- Ensure that field accountants understand and comply with Foundation
internal control, grants management, and financial and administrative
policies.
- Assist in training field directors and associate directors in financial
and administrative management of field offices.
- Conduct financial and administrative training in Caucasus in coordination
with EF HQ, Regional VP and country directors.
Donor Management:
- Under the supervision of the Regional Vice President, oversee all
financial and contractual aspects of the Foundation's management of donor
funds, including donor budget development.
- Review and approve all donor budget proposals prior to their submission.
- Review and approve all financial donor reports prior to their submission.
- Review and approve all donor contracts and/or obligations prior to their
signing/acceptance.
- Ensure proper cost recovery of shared direct expenses including
personnel, occupancy, supplies and other usage costs for donor funded
programs.
- Prepare and distribute monthly donor reports to project managers.
- Monitor field accountant's management of donor awards.
Qualifications:
- This position requires college degree in finance, accounting or business
management.
- Strong computer skills including familiarity with accounting software
programs (preferably Sun Systems), Excel, Word, and Microsoft Outlook.
- Experience with database management preferred.
- Minimum five years related work experience.
- Field experience required.
- Supervisory and training experience required.
- Good oral and written communications skills are necessary.
- Russian and English language capability required.
To Apply, please send cover letter and resume to:
Jill Solomon, Senior Contract Recruiter
Global Recruitment Specialists
91 Oakview Terrace
Short Hills, New Jersey (NJ) 07078
USA
Tel/Fax: 973-379-7325
E-Mail: JSolomonGlobalRecruitment.net
JOB- OSCE Job Openings for US Citizens in Kazakhstan and Armenia
Posted by: Leslie Smith <LSmithpaegroup.com>
Posted: 26 Jul 2005
JOB- OSCE Job Openings for US Citizens in Kazakhstan and Armenia
PAE Government Services, under contract for the US Department of State, is
seeking qualified US-citizen applicants for various positions within the
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE):
Human Dimension Officer, Kazakhstan
Vacancy #: VNKAZS00003
Senior Professional Level (minimum 6 years relevant experience)
Closes: August 11, 2005
http://www.osce.org/employment/show_vacancy.php?id!14
Deputy Head of Office, Armenia
Vacancy #: VNARMS00001
Senior Management Level (minimum 10 years relevant experience)
Closes: August 22, 2005
http://www.osce.org/employment/show_vacancy.php?id!25
Any other open vacancies as previously announced can be found at:
https://www.pae-react.com/JobFramenew.html.
To apply, please fill out an application at www.pae-react.com using the
Vacancy Number indicated in the job description. Indications of interest
should be received no later than one business day prior to the closing date.
PAE will then reply to short-listed applicants to discuss the details of the
position.
Citizens of other OSCE participating states wishing to apply should do so
directly with their Foreign Ministry.
Leslie Smith
PAE Government Services, Inc.
Director of Recruiting, REACT Project
Tel: 703-717-6047
Toll-Free: 1-800-405-7593
Fax: 703-717-6199
Web: www.pae-react.com
JOB- Assistant Editor, Insight Turkey
Posted by: Suat Kiniklioglu <editorinsightturkey.com>
Posted: 26 Jul 2005
JOB- Assistant Editor, Insight Turkey
We are seeking an assistant editor to help publishing Insight Turkey, an
English-language quarterly foreign policy journal focusing on Turkey and its
surrounding regions. The assistant editor would work closely with the
Editor-in-Chief help identifying appropriate articles for publication, edit
articles, communicate with publishing houses etc.
Perfect English language capabilities and familiarity with Turkish foreign
policy issues is a must. Expats are welcome. This is a part-time position
which can be managed from home or office. Obviously, experience would be
appreciated but is not a must. Good internet skills required.
Interested individuals should contact our Editor-in-Chief Suat Kiniklioglu
at editorinsightturkey.com and forward their CVs.
Suat Kiniklioglu
Editor
Insight Turkey
Tunus Cad. No. 15/4
Kavaklidere, 06680
Ankara
Turkey
Tel: +90.312.424-1540
Fax:+90.312.425-3399
E-mail: editorinsightturkey.com
Web: www.insightturkey.com
CALL FOR COLLABORATION- Research Project on Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan
Posted by: Kourban Alekperov <kourban_alekperovyahoo.de>
Posted: 26 Jul 2005
CALL FOR COLLABORATION- Research Project on Kazakhstan & Azerbaijan
Dear colleagues,
We are glad to inform you about our project "Political and Economic
Challenges of Resource-Based Development in Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan". This
project is financed by the Volkswagen Foundation in Germany and managed by
the University of Kiel (the Institute for Political Sciences) and Kiel
Institute for World Economics. In our project we deal with the following
research questions:
1) To what extent do the political systems in Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan
correspond to a modified rentier state model (the "Post-Soviet Rentier
State", which also reflects political and economic transition from
Communism)?
2) How will the resource boom affect the sectoral structure of the economies
and, thereby, capital accumulation, economic growth, and income
distribution?
3) How could alternative strategies for the use of resource rents affect
economic development? Which strategies would be politically feasible? How
can outside parties, such as international financial institutions or other
development partners, promote good management of resource wealth?
Dear colleagues, we are looking for experienced partners for our project in
Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan now. Therefore we would welcome every message from
the scientists of both countries who are interested in cooperation with us.
To contact me and my colleague Ms Anja Franke you can use the following data:
Anja Franke
E-mail: frankepolitik.uni-kiel.de)
Tel: +49 (431)-8802626
Gurban Alakbarov
E-mail: alakbarovpolitik.uni-kiel.de)
Tel: +49 (431)-8801373
Fax: +49 (431)-8802483
Address:
Institut fuer Politische Wissenschaft
Olshausenstrasse 40
D-24098 Kiel
Germany
With kind regards,
Gurban Alakbarov
JOB- Marketing Co-Ordinator for Kazakhstan, London School of Commerce
Posted by: Nigyar Moussabekova <nigyar.moussabekovalsclondon.co.uk>
Posted: 21 Jul 2005
JOB- Marketing Co-Ordinator for Kazakhstan, London School of Commerce
London School of Commerce
Marketing Co-Ordinator
Salary: US$500 + incentives per month
An International Business College in London requires local marketing
coordinators for Kazakhstan.
You will be required to assist the college at recruitment seminars and the
follow up of students intending to study in the UK.
You will be responsible for assisting students with their applications,
liaising with the London Office and the general promotion of the college.
Successful candidates can expect high remuneration.
Fluency in English and Russian is essential.
Applicants should be willing to travel within Central Asia and to UK.
Any work experience in the international education marketing will be an
added advantage.
Please e-mail your resume / CV with cover letter by email or fax to the
attention of Ms. Nigyar Moussabekova at:
Email - nigyar.moussabekovalsclondon.co.uk
Fax: +44-20-74031163
Deadline is August 12, 2005, 18.00
Nigyar R. Moussabekova
Admissions Co-ordinator for Caucasus and Central Asia
London School of Commerce (London)
12, Bul-Bul ave., (STI Office)
Baku AZ1000, Azerbaijan
Phone: (994 12) 98 08 80, 98 99 08
Fax: (994 12) 98 99 06
Mobile: (994 55) 333 37 33
E-mail: nigyar.moussabekovalsclondon.co.uk
Web: http://www.lsclondon.co.uk
JOB- Foreign Language Interpreters Needed to Assist with Guantanamo Litigation
Posted by: Emi Maclean <emimacleanhotmail.com>
Posted: 19 Jul 2005
JOB- Foreign Language Interpreters Needed to Assist with Guantanamo Litigation
The Center for Constitutional Rights is seeking foreign language
interpreters to assist with litigation related to detainees at the
Guantanamo Bay Naval Station. More information is below. Please contact
attorney Shayana Kadidal at the Center for Constitutional Rights if you are
interested or have questions, at (212) 614-6438 or kadidalccr-ny.org. For
more information about CCR's work, please see our website at www.ccr-ny.org.
As you know, many of the detainees at Guantanamo have been held for over
three years without contact with the outside world, any charges, or the
opportunity to challenge their indefinite detention. After a successful
Supreme Court appeal in 2004, CCR has been coordinating a group of pro bono
attorneys to provide legal support to individual detainees. Lawyers have
begun to challenge the U.S. government to provide legal justification for
the detention of individual detainees and the transfer of detainees from
Guantanamo to other countries. At a more fundamental level, families of
detainees are desperate for information about them, and the detainees
themselves have been infinitely grateful for the contact with the world
outside the base that comes when their lawyers visit. Those who volunteer to
be interpreters would be providing a vital service in one of the great human
rights causes of our time.
Many lawyers have received security clearances and are ready to meet with
their clients, and are held back only by the small pool of interpreters
currently available. As CCR's efforts have increased and gained greater
attention, detainees and their family members have also sent unsolicited
requests for support. We are in need of foreign language translators and
interpreters (1) to travel to Guantanamo Bay to interpret conversations
between lawyers and their clients, and potentially to foreign countries to
meet with the families of detainees; and (2) to translate letters,
documents, and other related communication within the United States.
Languages Needed:
The detainees come from dozens of countries-from Afghanistan to Zambia-and
so we are in need of interpreters for a great variety of languages. In rough
order of importance, the languages we need coverage for are:
- Arabic (both Modern Standard Arabic and local dialects, including Saudi,
Yemeni, Moroccan, and Sudanese variants)
- Urdu
- Pashto
- Farsi
- Central Asian languages (Uighur, Uzbek, etc.).
It may be possible to communicate with some detainees in their second
languages, so it would be useful for us to have available Italian and
Russian interpreters as well.
Interpreters for Legal Teams in Guantanamo and for Families Abroad:
We are primarily seeking United States citizens willing to work as foreign
language interpreters for legal teams during their meetings with Guantanamo
detainees. Interpreters would work directly for the many large and small law
firms that are handling these individual cases. Interpreters and
translators will have to acquire security clearance. This is a
time-consuming process, which involves filling out an extensive form
(federal form SF-86) which asks for extensive identifying information (SSN,
DOB, past addresses, draft registration number, etc.), and asks many
intrusive questions (including questions about past and present illegal drug
use). You must be a U.S. citizen to receive clearance to visit Guantanamo
at the present time.
Interpreters will have to be willing to endure the physical and
psychological challenges of working in Guantanamo. Working conditions for
visitors at the base are unpleasant, and the detainees' accounts have left
an emotional impact on all who have heard them firsthand. Interpreters will
be subject to the same rigorous protective order the lawyers on the case are
subject to. For example, interpreters and lawyers are not allowed to make
any notes on what they have heard outside of the base and a single special
secure facility in Washington, DC. Any notes recorded in those locations are
considered classified until cleared by the government. Although the lawyers
will instruct you on all the rules, interpreters must be prepared to comply
with these complex security procedures.
Visits to the base, even to see a single detainee, generally last for
several days. At a minimum, interpreters would have to make a commitment to
spend several days at the base, as most lawyers will spend two to three days
interviewing each client. In addition, some legal teams have tried to meet
with the detainees' families in their home countries prior to meeting the
detainee (in order to form a basis for understanding the detainee and to
make it easier to establish trust with him), and may need an interpreter's
assistance for those visits as well. (Interpreters may also be needed for
phone calls to family members as each case progresses.) Most firms will want
to use the same interpreter for subsequent visits with the same detainee, in
order to increase the level of familiarity and trust the detainee has with
the legal team.
Individuals concerned about retaliation from the government should know
that, to date, many Muslim and Arab interpreters are involved in the cases
and none have faced negative consequences or harassment.
Interpreters and Translators to Work on Unclassified Materials:
We also have a more limited need for interpreters and translators to work on
unclassified materials. These individuals would not need to acquire
clearance or be U.S. citizens. They would primarily help to translate
documents received from detainees and their families by CCR and private
firms taking on cases of Guantanamo detainees pro bono.
Compensation:
The law firms will in all cases pick up out-of-pocket expenses, such as
travel to the base, meals and lodging. Some of the larger firms are capable
of paying a salary to their interpreters. Others, especially smaller firms,
cannot because they are already picking up significant expenses and taking
on cases without compensation. It is therefore essential that we find some
persons willing to act as interpreters for little or no pay.
JOB- Teaching Position, Slavic Linguistics, University of Chicago
Posted by: Kelly Pollock <kpollockuchicago.edu>
Posted: 15 Jul 2005
JOB- Teaching Position, Slavic Linguistics, University of Chicago
Position in Slavic Linguistics
The University of Chicago
The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures of the University of
Chicago invites applications for a tenured or tenure track position with a
specialization in Slavic linguistics, beginning autumn 2006. Candidates
must demonstrate excellence in teaching and research, as well as competence
and commitment to teach undergraduate general education courses. Applicants
must have a Ph.D. in Slavic linguistics or a Ph.D. in linguistics with a
specialization in the linguistics (synchronic and diachronic) of at least
one Slavic language. Preference will be given to candidates with competence
in the linguistics of Russian plus one or more of the following:
1) linguistics of a South or West Slavic language,
2) historical/Indo-European linguistics,
3) linguistics of a non-Slavic language of East Europe/Eurasia.
Applicants should have at least three letters of recommendation, CV,
transcripts, and samples of scholarly writing sent to:
Slavic Linguistics Search Committee
Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures
University of Chicago
1130 East 59th Street
Chicago, IL 60637-1539
USA
Applications should be received as soon as possible but no later than 1
November 2005.
For more information contact:
Kelly Pollock, Department Assistant
Slavic Languages and Literatures
University of Chicago
Foster 406
1130 E. 59th St
Chicago IL, 60637
Office Hours: M-Th 9:30-12:30, 1:00-5:00; F 9:30-12:30, 1:00-4:30
Tel: (773) 702-8033
Fax: (773) 702-7030
Web: http://humanities.uchicago.edu/depts/Slavic
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer.
JOB- Programme Co-ordinator, OSCE, Kyrgyzstan, Deadline August 2
Posted by: Leslie Smith <lsmithpaegroup.com>
Posted: 14 Jul 2005
JOB- Programme Co-ordinator, OSCE, Kyrgyzstan, Deadline August 2
PAE Government Services, under contract for the US Department of State, is
seeking qualified US-citizen applicants for various positions within the
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE):
Programme Co-ordinator, Kyrgyzstan
Middle Management Level
Closes: August 2, 2005
http://www.osce.org/employment/show_vacancy.php?id!06
Any other open vacancies as previously announced can be found at:
https://www.pae-react.com/JobFramenew.html.
To apply, please fill out an application at www.pae-react.com using the
Vacancy Number indicated in the job description. Indications of interest
should be received no later than one business day prior to the closing date.
PAE will then reply to short-listed applicants to discuss the details of the
position.
Citizens of other OSCE participating states wishing to apply should do so
directly with their Foreign Ministry.
JOB- Assistant Professor, Russian History, Princeton University
Posted by: Stephen Kotkin <kotkinprinceton.edu>
Posted: 13 Jul 2005
JOB- Assistant Professor, Russian History, Princeton University
Princeton University seeks applications for a tenure track assistant
professorship in the history of the Russian empire.
Send dossier by October 3, 2005, to:
Professor Stephen Kotkin
Chair of the Russian History Search Committee, Princeton University
Department of History, 129 Dickinson Hall
Princeton, NJ 08544-1017
USA
Note: Please send all applications by mail; e-mail applications will not be
accepted.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
For information about applying to Princeton and how to self-identify, please
link to: http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm
JOB- Program/Country Director, Relief International-Schools Online, Tajikistan
Posted by: Martin Watkinson <martinri.org>
Posted: 12 Jul 2005
JOB- Program/Country Director, Relief International-Schools Online, Tajikistan
Relief International-Schools Online seeks an experienced Program or Country
Director to develop new regional opportunities and to oversee the management
and implementation of the third and fourth years of its Global Connections
and Exchange Program in Tajikistan.
The Country Director leads and develops all aspects of this program in
Tajikistan and develops new program opportunities in collaboration with
colleagues and consultants from HQ. The CD is the lead position in the
program management team, with responsibilities including daily operations,
liaison with Tajik and US government officials in Tajikistan, reporting,
recruitment, and public relations as well as program development including
research, proposal writing and institutional linkages. The CD serves as the
vital link to RI-SOL's HQ and is the coordination link between local
implementing partner organizations, and in-country donors. The CD position
will be approximately 50% in program, staff, administration, compliance and
program objectives oversight, and 50% in networking, new program
opportunities and proposal development.
Qualifications:
1. Masters Degree in related area (International Education, sociology,
education, political science, International Development, etc.).
2. Demonstrated strong management, leadership and communication skills: a
minimum of 3 years of relevant international experience in senior program
management and program development
3. Experience with grants management and with institutional donors
particularly USG.
4. Demonstrated ability to work in resource deficit environments, maturity
of judgment and ability to lead a diverse professional team under
difficult conditions.
Required Skills:
1. Superior leadership skills, proven decision making and problem solving
abilities
2. Outstanding interpersonal skills, particularly when dealing with national
and multi-cultural staff
3. Solid programmatic, financial and organizational planning skill
4. Proven initiative and resourcefulness
5. Demonstrated record in collaborating with local governments, rural
communities, other NGOs, and United Nations organizations
1. Prior experience in Central Asia, former Soviet countries
2. Russian or Tajik language ability, or aptitude and willingness to quickly
become proficient
Vacancies Contact:
To apply: Send your resume, cover letter, salary history, date of
availability and 3 references (containing phone number and address) to
hr2ri.org. The email subject line MUST include the following: Country
Director Tajikistan
Reference Code: RW_77751Y
CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS- Cultural and Religious Pluralism in Uzbekistan, US Project, IREX
Posted by: Charity McGee <cmcgeeirex.org>
Posted: 8 Jul 2005
CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS- Cultural & Religious Pluralism in Uzbekistan, US Project
IREX is currently seeking 16 US specialists -- policymakers, academics, and
community and religious leader -- to travel to Uzbekistan for two weeks, as
participants in US specialist component of the Cultural and Religious
Pluralism in Uzbekistan and the United States Program. Participants will
have the opportunity to meet and exchange with various community and
religious leaders in Uzbekistan about religious and cultural pluralism in
each other's countries.
Program Summary:
The Cultural and Religious Pluralism in Uzbekistan and the United States
Project is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)
of the US Department of State and administered by IREX. This project seeks
to encourage an exchange of ideas between relevant figures in Uzbekistan and
the United States about religious and cultural diversity in a multi-ethnic
and complex society. Program participants are exposed to the issue of
cultural and religious pluralism in each other's countries through mutual
travel and educational and cultural visits.
>From August 2004 through May 2005, 59 religious and community leaders from
Uzbekistan traveled to different communities in the United States to
communicate and collaborate with American colleagues on issues that have
included freedom of religion, church - state relations, community and
faith-based social services, interfaith activities and dialogue, and other
aspects of cultural and religious diversity.
The US Specialist Component:
The second component of this program will take place over the next year.
Four groups, each consisting of four US specialists, will travel to
Uzbekistan to gain a valuable understanding of the religious, political, and
cultural issues in Uzbekistan today. During their two-week program in
Uzbekistan, each US group will spend a few days in the capital city of
Tashkent and possibly visit one or two other cities or communities. They
will meet with returned Uzbekistani participants, visit mosques and other
religious groups and institutions, and meet with various community and
religious leaders. Participants may also be asked to speak at local
universities, schools, or NGOs on cultural and religious pluralism in the US.
Each US specialist program will address the following topics:
- Inter and Intra Group/ Faith Activism
- Faith-based and Community Service
- Pluralism in Education
- Pluralism and Democracy
The groups are tentatively scheduled to travel to Uzbekistan in September
2005, November 2005, February 2006, and March 2006. However because of a
current travel warning for US citizens traveling to Uzbekistan, one or more
of the dates may need to be postponed.
Financial Provisions
IREX will cover the following program expenses:
- Visa fees for travel to Uzbekistan;
- International round-trip transportation from the US to Uzbekistan for the
period of the program;
- Emergency evacuation insurance;
- Lodging in Uzbekistan;
- A meals and incidentals allowance.
Qualifications:
- US citizenship, currently residing in the US;
- Experience working with at least one of the following: universities,
government, think tanks, nongovernmental organizations, or
community/religious organizations;
- Experience and interest in issues of religious and cultural pluralism
that include but are not limited to: interfaith activism or dialogue,
community or faith-based social services, community advocacy, religious
education, etc.; and
- Expertise in the religion and culture of Central Asia, especially Islam,
is helpful but not required.
A preference will be given to applicants who met with Uzbekistani program
participants while they were in the US. However, other applicants who might
contribute a unique element to this program will also be strongly considered.
To Apply:
Please submit a resume and cover letter specifying your interests and
expertise as it relates to the program to: Amira Maaty via fax to (202)
628-8189, or type "Pluralism: US Participant" in the subject line of an
e-mail message and send to amaatyirex.org. In your cover letter please be
sure to note if and where you met with an Uzbekistani program participant
and if you have a preference for any one of the four tentatively scheduled
travel times (September 2005, November 2005, February 2006, and March 2006).
Applications Are Due No Later Than Friday, July 29.
About the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), US Department of
State:
The mission of the State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural
Affairs (ECA) is to assist in the development of friendly, sympathetic and
peaceful relations between the United States and other countries by
fostering mutual understanding. ECA does this through a wide range of
international exchanges and training programs, as authorized by the Mutual
Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, as amended. ECA works in
close cooperation with US Embassies overseas to promote personal,
professional and institutional ties between private citizens and
organizations in the United States and abroad, as well as by presenting US
history, art, and culture in all of its diverse forms to audiences overseas.
About IREX:
IREX (the International Research & Exchanges Board) is an international
nonprofit organization specializing in education, independent media,
Internet development, and civil society programs. Through training,
partnerships, education, research, and grant programs, IREX develops the
capacity of individuals and institutions to contribute to their societies.
Since its founding in 1968, IREX has supported over 20,000 students,
scholars, policymakers, business leaders, journalists, and other professionals.
JOB- Program Positions, Water User Association, Kazakhstan
Posted by: Anel Kulakhmetova <anelcpart.kz>
Posted: 8 Jul 2005
JOB- Program Positions, Water User Association, Kazakhstan
Water User Association Program Positions
ARGO, a professional association based in Kazakhstan, is part of an
international consortium seeking technical program staff for the
implementation of a two-year European Union-funded program to provide
Support to the Ministry of Agriculture in Creation and Development of Water
User Cooperatives in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Program staff will provide
technical expertise in WUC development and formal and on-the-job training of
staff in regional Water User Cooperative Support Units. The short and
long-term positions will be based in Astana and Almaty with frequent travel
throughout the country. Potential candidates must have nationality of a
European Union Member State and/or a beneficiary country of TACIS Programs.
Team Leader (long term)
The Team Leader will be responsible for supervising the achievement of all
project objectives and coordination of the projects' activities. S/he will
be responsible for ensuring good communication with the project partners and
the contracting authority and organizing and overseeing administrative and
logistic support. As a Water User Cooperative specialist, s/he will
coordinate research, needs assessments and surveys. S/he will also
participate in the development of training material and oversee all study
tours.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Broad technical skills and ability to lead a multidisciplinary team of
specialists in a coordinated and effective manner;
- Advanced degree or training in Agriculture, Irrigation, Institutional
Development or the equivalent;
- Experience in water management issues such as irrigation water scheduling
and application techniques and the transfer of those techniques to Water
User Cooperatives;
- At least 15 years of professional experience in the development of Water
User Cooperatives;
- At least 5 years of program management experience in developing or
transitional countries;
- Knowledge, experience and demonstrated competency in the design,
management and evaluation of agricultural programs;
- Strong analytical and organizational skills as well as outstanding
interpersonal skills;
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills;
- Strong knowledge of computer software programs including MS Word, Excel
and Outlook; and
- Ability to communicate in Russian is preferred.
Training and Promotion Specialist
The Training and Promotion Specialist will be responsible for developing the
overall Water User Cooperative promotion campaign and designing promotion
materials. S/he will be responsible for the content and organization of
Training of Trainers courses and individualized trainings. The Trade and
Promotion Specialist will provide leadership for the training needs
assessment and design the overall training strategy including planning of
the various training programs.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Advanced degree or training in Agriculture, Irrigation, Institutional
Development or the equivalent;
- At least 10 years of professional experience in the design, management
and measurement of organizational training programs;
- At least 5 years experience managing training programs in natural
resource management, particularly in the field of irrigation water
scheduling and application techniques;
- Strong technical and promotional research and writing skills in English
and Russian;
- English and Russian fluency required, fluency in Kazakh is highly desirable;
- Strong analytical and organizational skills as well as outstanding
interpersonal skills; and
- Strong knowledge of computer software programs including MS Word, Excel
and Outlook.
Financial Specialist
The Financial Specialist will be responsible for designing a simplified
book-keeping system that can be used by Water User Cooperatives. The
specialist will develop a standardized methodology than can be used to
calculate an equitable irrigation service fee. S/he will take the lead in
designing auditing systems that can be used in strengthening of the overall
accounting systems. S/he will also work with the Training Specialist to
develop training materials on book-keeping and calculation methodology for
the irrigation service fee and auditing system.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Advanced degree in Economics, Accounting, Business Management or the
equivalent;
- At least 10 years of experience in helping Water User Cooperatives or
other participatory farmer organizations in developing financial management
systems;
- At least 5 years of experience with resource mobilization including
irrigation service fee;
- Experience and through knowledge of the legal requirements of accounting
systems in Kazakhstan;
- Proven experience in preparing training material in the fields of
accounting, auditing and bookkeeping systems;
- English fluency required, fluency in Russian and Kazakh is highly desirable;
- Strong analytical and organizational skills as well as outstanding
interpersonal skills; and
- Strong knowledge of computer software programs including MS Word, Excel
and Outlook.
Legal Advisor
The Legal Advisor will work with local, international and governmental legal
experts on activities pertaining to the continuing work on the legal
procedures for the establishment and operation of sustainable Water User
Cooperatives. If any gaps and deficiencies are identified in the current
law, s/he will draft modifications to the law as required. The Legal Advisor
will also contribute to the development of a manual on the creation of Water
User Cooperatives in Kazakhstan.
Qualifications and Skills:
- At least 10 years of experience in provision of legal advice to
government and NGOs;
- A university, JD or Masters Degree in international law with a specific
focus on water regulations;
- Significant experience in drafting provisions for the creation of Water
User Cooperatives, Water Codes, Water Legislation and Charter Documents;
- Familiarity with the legal aspects of the formation of Water User
Cooperatives in the NIS;
- English fluency required, fluency in Russian and Kazakh is highly desirable;
- Strong analytical and organizational skills as well as outstanding
interpersonal skills; and
- Strong knowledge of computer software programs including MS Word, Excel
and Outlook.
To Apply: Send cover letter, resume and three references to officecpart.kz
by July 10th, 2005.
Please, include "SMAWUC" and the position for which you are applying, in the
subject line of your email.
No telephone calls please.
Expected Apointment: Winter 2005, pending funding
JOB- Native Chechen, Uzbek and Kyrgyz Speakers Needed, ACTFL
Posted by: Jenny Enrico <jenricoACTFL.ORG>
Posted: 6 Jul 2005
JOB- Native Chechen, Uzbek & Kyrgyz Speakers Needed, ACTFL
ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) has been
contracted by the Defense Language Institute to provide proficiency testing
support. This project is part of a greater initiative to increase the U.S.
government's ability to provide accurate and reliable testing in a number of
essential languages for government agencies.
ACTFL will train and compensate qualified candidates to become
ACTFL/Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
Testers.
ACTFL is currently seeking individuals who are native Chechen, Uzbek and/or
Kyrgyz speakers.
If you speak one or more of these languages, or know someone who does,
please email a resume to LKAPLANACTFL.ORG.
Thank you in advance for your help.
JOB- Program Manager, IREX Global Connections and Exchange, Tashkent
Posted by: Charity Mcgee <cmcgeeirex.org>
Posted: 1 Jul 2005
JOB- Program Manager, IREX Global Connections and Exchange, Tashkent
Title: Program Manager, Global Connections and Exchange -Uzbekistan
Position Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Reports to: Partnerships and Training Division, Washington, DC
Eligibility: Open to US Citizens and Permanent Residents
About IREX:
IREX (the International Research & Exchanges Board) is a US nonprofit
organization specializing in education, independent media, Internet
development, and civil society programs in the United States, Europe,
Eurasia, the Middle East and North Africa, and Asia. For more information on
IREX, please visit <www.irex.org>.
Summary of Position:
IREX seeks a program manager for the Global Connections and Exchange -
Uzbekistan program. He/she will serve on a full-time basis managing the
18-month program funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at
the US Department of State. The program has been functioning for two years
under the name of School Connectivity for Uzbekistan. Its primary goals are
to provide technology and training to schools throughout Uzbekistan,
strengthen curriculum development and educational reform, promote strong
relationships between schools and their community, and establish linkages
with schools in the United States to promote cross-cultural understanding.
The program will include a variety of elements including training events,
online projects between schools, and public outreach efforts.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Design and implement creative electronic projects that foster cultural
exchange and civic exchange between US and Uzbek students;
- Provide leadership in the design of teacher training programs that
promote student centered learning and critical thinking skills;
- Design programs to encourage long-term community involvement in the
program, including parent committees and student councils;
- Participate in events such as conferences, presentations, and other
public events to advance the goals of the program;
- Strengthen and maintain relationships with the Ministry of Education and
other key stakeholders;
- Design and implement sustainability strategies to enable participating
schools to support program activities after USG funding ends;
- Author a wide variety of program materials such as brochures, quarterly
reports, and periodic special reports to the program's funder;
- Authorize spending and monitor the program budget;
- Supervise local staff and manage general office operations;
- Participate in new business development activities.
Qualifications:
Candidates must be well organized, able to work independently, skilled at
handling multiple tasks, able to adhere to deadlines, and willing to travel
as needed within Uzbekistan. Other specific qualifications should include at
a minimum:
- Masters or equivalent job experience in one of the following or related
fields: Education, Instructional Technology, International Development, or
International Education;
- Experience in designing and developing innovative Web-based educational
projects to enhance teaching and learning;
- Minimum of two years supervisory experience required;
- Significant grants management experience with US government-funded
educational programs preferred;
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Proven ability to negotiate with local and foreign experts, managers, and
government officials to ensure the successful completion of project
activities;
- Proven ability to write clearly and succinctly for a variety of audiences
including the program funder and stakeholders;
- Ability to think theoretically, strategically, and analytically to meet
ongoing challenges and fulfill the goals of the program;
- Proficient in Russian and/or local languages; experience living and
working in Eurasia required
- Strong knowledge of political, economic, and social issues in Uzbekistan
preferred
To Apply:
Send cover letter and resume with subject PTD/PM-UZ/CM via e-mail to
resumesirex.org or via fax to (202)628-8189.
Equal Opportunity Employer
No Phone Calls Please.
JOB- Project Manager, Central Asia Primary Mortgage Market Development Project
Posted by: Maria Kopylova <MKopylovaifc.org>
Posted: 27 Jun 2005
JOB- Project Manager, Central Asia Primary Mortgage Market Development Project
Terms of Reference:
International Finance Corporation
Position: Project Manager
Project: Central Asia Primary Mortgage Market Development Project
(Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyz Republic, and Azerbaijan)
Direct Manager: Senior Operations Manager, Financial Markets, PEP
Grade: F
Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan or Almaty, Kazakhstan
Duration: 1-year coterminous
The Organization:
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank
Group, promotes sustainable private sector investment in developing
countries as a means to reduce poverty and improve people's lives. In
addition to its investment work, IFC, through the Private Enterprise
Partnership (PEP), executes a major donor-funded program of private sector
technical assistance (TA) in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Central Asia, the
Caucasus, and Mongolia. The objectives of the program are to promote direct
investment in the private sector, build local businesses and financial
intermediaries, and help improve the business enabling environment.
The Project:
The Central Asia Primary Mortgage Market Development Project is a new PEP
initiative with financial support from the Swiss State Secretariat for
Economic Affairs. It is structured in two phases:
- Phase I: "Gap Analysis" to assess the current state of the market in each
country, to identify the legal and regulatory gaps in the housing finance
systems, and to develop action plans for improving the affordability and
availability of mortgage funding for middle and lower class households.
- Phase II: "Implementation" of action plans emerging from the Gap
Analysis, which may include legislative reform, market infrastructure
development, capacity building for financial institutions, and public
awareness building.
Project scope covers four countries of Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan,
Tajikistan, and Kyrgyz Republic) and one country of the Caucasus
(Azerbaijan). The objectives of the Project are to create strong supply
conditions to meet the high demand for mortgages, to strengthen financial
institutions by introducing best practices in a new product area, and to
broaden and deepen financial markets by establishing industry standards for
origination and underwriting thereby enabling expansion of the secondary
market.
Phase I and Phase II activities will be delivered by a Project Team
consisting of an expatriate Project Manager and a team of local
professionals in each country. Funding has been committed for the first
year of the Project. Phase II funding will be proposed and approved upon
outcome of Project Phase I, within the Project's first year.
Position Available:
IFC seeks to fill the position of Project Manager, who will be based in the
capital of one of the four Central Asian countries, most likely Tashkent or
Almaty. The Project Manager reports to the Senior Operations Manager for
Financial Markets, PEP, who is based in Moscow, and will be supported by the
PEP central office resources based in Moscow and local offices.
Responsibilities:
The Project Manager will implement the Project, leading the team of local
staff and fulfilling the following responsibilities in Phase I:
- Visiting the five countries for in-depth discussions with relevant
parties, including, but not limited to, regulatory officials, central
banks,
financial institutions, the World Bank offices, etc.
- Studying the current mortgage markets in these countries, including the
analysis of the players and products available, borrowers and lenders.
- Assessing the legal frameworks, housing markets, and existing
infrastructure of the housing finance industry in the five countries,
including payment systems, lien registry regulations, real estate sales
process, support for credit underwriting, tax legislations, etc.
- Coming up with a detailed report analyzing the status of housing finance
industry in the five countries and hurdles to its further development, and
containing an action plan for improvements that could be introduced through
IFC channels
- Related analysis and PR related to regional financial markets development
as requested by SOM, Financial Markets.
It is expected that the Project Manager will coordinate his/her work closely
with the Project Manager of the Russian Primary Mortgage Market Development
Project to start in February 2005.
Qualifications and Position Requirements:
- At least five years of experience in a managerial or advisory role in
residential primary mortgage lending
- Strong experience in project and business management, particularly in
financial institutions context
- Excellent consulting and client management skills
- Strong managerial, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Strong leadership and people development skills
- Experience in the region or similar developing economy highly desirable
- Legislative reform or policy development experience highly desirable
- English language fluency mandatory; Russian language fluency highly
desirable
Submissions of Interest:
Please send cover letter and CV indicating position and project in the
subject line:
- by fax to (7-095) 411-7565
- by e-mail to ifcpep-recruitifc.org
CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS- Panel Readers for IEPS Grant Competitions
Posted by: Jennifer Tishler <jtishlercreeca.wisc.edu>
Posted: 23 Jun 2005
CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS- Panel Readers for IEPS Grant Competitions
Panel Readers Needed for US Department of Education International Programs
The International Education Programs Service (IEPS) in the U.S. Department
of Education administers a variety of international programs. IEPS
continually seeks language and area studies specialists to serve as readers
for grant competitions.
Readers participate in a panel review of applications (usually no longer
than one or two weeks), and are provided with modest compensation. Most
reviews are conducted electronically, via the U.S. Department of Education's
e-Reader system, and travel will not be necessary. In cases where travel is
necessary, readers are provided with round trip travel, hotel room, and meal
allowances. The review process involves orientation, reading of the
applications, and daily discussions with other panelists. Scores are based
on U.S. Department of Education selection criteria. Programs include:
Fulbright-Hays Programs
- Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad
- Faculty Research Abroad
- Group Projects Abroad
- Seminars Abroad
TITLE VI OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT PROGRAMS
- American Overseas Research Centers
- Business and International Education
- Centers for International Business Education
- Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships
- Institute for International Public Policy
- International Research and Studies
- Language Resource Centers
- National Resource Centers
- Technology Innovation and Cooperation for Foreign Information
Access
- Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language
If you or anyone you know is interested in serving as a reader, please visit
the U.S. Department of Education Field Reader System Web site at:
http://webprod.cbmiweb.com/edfrs
to enter your information.
Thank you for your assistance in expanding and enhancing our reader pool!
Jennifer Ryan Tishler
Associate Director
Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia (CREECA)
210 Ingraham Hall, 1155 Observatory Drive
Madison, WI 53706
USA
Tel. 608-262-3379
Fax. 608-890-0267
Web: http://www.wisc.edu/creeca
JOB- Project Manager, PEP's Kazakhstan Corporate Governance Project
Posted by: Natalya Kuznetsova <NKuznetsovaifc.org>
Posted: 17 Jun 2005
JOB- Project Manager, PEP's Kazakhstan Corporate Governance Project
PEP's Kazakhstan Corporate Governance Project
Project Manager
Closing date for applications: June 30, 2005
The Organization:
The International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group,
promotes sustainable private sector investment in developing countries as a
way to reduce poverty and improve people's lives. In addition to its
investment work, IFC, through the Private Enterprise Partnership (PEP),
executes a major donor-funded program of private sector technical assistance
(TA) in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Central Asia and the Caucasus. The
objectives of the program are to promote direct investment in the private
sector, build local businesses and financial intermediaries, and help
improve the business enabling environment.
The Project:
PEP's Kazakhstan Corporate Governance Project is aimed at improving the
investment environment in Kazakhstan by providing technical assistance to
companies, banks, educational institutions and the government. Project
activities will include training and consultations on corporate governance,
as well as work on legislative reform in this area.
Scope of the job:
The Project Manager will oversee all aspects of project implementation
including compliance with all donor obligations and agreements as well as
all IFC and World Bank Group policies.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee all country-based aspects of further elaborating the design and
implementation of the project, including assuring that all program work
exemplifies internationally accepted best practice in the following areas:
1. training managers of private Kazakhstani companies and banks on the
concept of corporate governance (through seminars and individual
consultations);
2. developing publications and training materials on corporate governance
for Kazakhstani companies and banks (to be developed together with local
staff with input from regional corporate governance projects.;
3. establishing the content, timing, and target audiences for training
sessions and responsibility for their delivery;
4. distributing publications to Kazakhstani companies, banks, government
officials, journalists and shareholders;
5. providing policy advice to the Kazakhstani government on corporate
governance legislation, regulation and enforcement;
6. training of Kazakhstani counterpart organizations on corporate governance
issues as well as work with educational institutions.
- Manage and oversee the professional development of a team of local
professionals including legal, financial consulting, accounting, and
communications departments, as well as support staff;
- Build a visible presence for the Project and manage a local public
educations campaign to support project activities;
- Control local expenditures against grants according to IFC and donor
guidelines;
- Cooperate with investment officers in Kazakhstan on assessing corporate
governance practices in potential IFC investee companies;
- Report to and manage relationships with donors financing the project;
- Manage relations with project partners and other international
organizations working on corporate development issues in Kazakhstan; and
- Represent the IFC in-country as needed.
Qualifications:
- Master s or equivalent professional degree and/or at least five years of
relevant experience;
- legal or business background contributing to knowledge of corporate
governance and financial management;
- experience managing private sector development projects in transition
countries desired;
- strong leadership, organizational, and communications skills;
- relevant experience working in the region;
- fluency in English; proficiency in Russian and/or Kazakh.
Submissions of Interest:
Please send cover letter and CV indicating position in the subject line by
e-mail to UkrHRifc.org
In the cover letter please indicate how you have found out about this opening.
Closing date for applications: June 30, 2005.
JOB- Visiting Professorship, Dept. of History, Univ. of Vienna, Austria
Posted by: Marlene Kurz <marlene.kurzunivie.ac.at>
Posted: 17 Jun 2005
Employment Information:
Job Announcement University of Vienna, Department of History
The Department of History at the University of Vienna, Austria, invites
applicants for the position of a visiting Professor in Modern History,
specializing in Mediterranean Islamic Culture. The position opens October
1, 2005 and ends on January 31, 2006 (four months).
Requirements:
Ph.D. in Islamic studies; strong preference is given to applicants with
previous teaching experience, excellence in research, and outstanding
scholarly publications. The candidate should provide skills in academic and
organizational leadership.
The applicant is expected to fully participate in the Department's teaching
requirements (http://www.univie.ac.at/geschichte). The successful candidate
is asked to teach 3-4 courses (8 hours), among them one lecture course on
The History of Islam in the Mediterranean World in the Early Modern and
Modern Era. The courses can be taught in English and/or German.
Send application with a list of publications, a comprehensive list of
previous teaching, academic lectures, and C.V. by July 1, 2005 (date when
letter mailed).
Include concepts for teaching 3-4 courses including syllabi. Expected
teaching load: 8 hours.
Send application to:
Dekanat der Historisch-Kulturwisssenschaftlichen
Fakultaet, University of Vienna
Dr. Karl Lueger-Ring 1
A-1010 Wien/Vienna
Austria
The University of Vienna strongly encourages women to apply!
Reference Number: 9A/9-2004/2005.
Dr. Marlene Kurz
Institut fuer Geschichte
Universitaet Wien
Dr. Karl Lueger-Ring 1
A-1010 Wien
Tel. 0043-1-427740831
Wiener Zeitschrift zur Geschichte der Neuzeit
http://www.univie.ac.at/Geschichte/WZGN/wzgn.html
JOB- Country Director, IREX Civil Society Support Initiative, Central Asia
Posted by: Charity Mcgee <cmcgeeirex.org>
Posted: 17 Jun 2005
JOB- Country Director, IREX Civil Society Support Initiative, Central Asia
Title: CSSI Country Director
Reports to: CSSI Regional Director, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Position Location: Depending on circumstances, either Tashkent, Uzbekistan
or Dushanbe, Tajikistan
About IREX:
IREX is a US-based nonprofit organization committed to international
education in its broadest sense. IREX's efforts encompass academic
research, professional training, institution building, technical assistance,
and policy programs between the United States and the countries of Eastern
Europe, the New Independent States, Asia, and the Near East. For more
information on IREX, please visit <www.irex.org>.
Summary of Position:
IREX seeks US citizen applicants for the position of country director for
the Civil Society Support Initiative (CSSI), financed by USAID and
administered by IREX. Depending on the qualifications and interests of the
candidate and the circumstances in Central Asia, the candidate will
administer the country program in either Uzbekistan or Tajikistan.
The CSSI program is administered by IREX in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. It
provides technical assistance (grants, training, and information resources)
to strengthen and enhance the sustainability of indigenous civic
organizations in the two countries as well as to improve the legal
environment for civil society. The project continues USAID's core program of
supporting and establishing a regional network of intermediary support
organizations called Civil Society Support Centers (CSSCs). Through
institutional grants and a training program, the project enables the CSSCs
to: host a resource center for civil society actors; play a lead role in
managing an NGO training program in their community; liaise with the
international donor community; and manage a small grants program.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Manage the Civil Society Support Initiative program in country including
overall supervision of local staff, managing office operations, and
providing monthly fiscal and program reports for program activities;
- Manage and monitor all grant recipients (implementation, reporting, and
site visits);
- Promote the development of the Association of Civil Society Support Centers;
- Develop strategic training initiatives to support the development of the
centers and NGO clients;
- Conduct program outreach and manage relations with USAID/Tajikistan;
- Oversee the quality, cost, and timeliness of performance of all work
performed under this Cooperative Agreement; and,
- Other program elements, as they develop.
Qualifications:
Candidates must be well organized, able to work independently, skilled at
handling multiple tasks, able to adhere to deadlines, and willing to travel.
Other specific qualifications should include:
- Significant professional experience managing NGO and/or civil
society-strengthening projects in developing countries;
- Ability to manage multiple activities dealing with complex issues related
to NGO management and civil society development simultaneously;
- A minimum of two years experience working with USG funding agencies in a
management capacity (USAID experience strongly preferred);
- Proficiency in either Russian, Uzbek, or Tajik preferred;
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to
negotiate with local and foreign experts, managers and government officials
to ensure the successful completion of project activities;
- General familiarity with political, economic, and social issues in
Central Asia; and
- Knowledge of computers and relevant software (MS Office, Excel, etc.).
Submit cover letter and resume to:
Email: resumesirex.org (please include PTD/CSSI in the subject line)
Fax: (202) 628-8189
No phone calls please. EOE
JOB- 3 Full-Time Positions, CAPACITY Project, Dushanbe, Deadline July 5
Posted by: Central Asian CAPACITY Project <infocapacity.kz>
Posted: 16 Jun 2005
JOB- 3 Full-Time Positions, CAPACITY Project, Dushanbe, Deadline July 5
The CAPACITY Project - JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc.
Dushanbe, Tajikistan
JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) is an international public
health non-government organization working in over 84 countries to improve
the health status of individuals and families. JSI has recently been
awarded the USAID Central Asia HIV/AIDS Project known as The CAPACITY
Project. CAPACITY is a USAID-funded project for five-years and $13 million
focused on providing technical assistance towards effective implementation
of the Global Fund (GFATM) and the prevention of HIV in high risk-groups
through NGO capacity building and targeted interventions. The CAPACITY
Project will be implemented across the five Central Asian countries with a
regional office in Almaty, Kazakhstan and 3-4 country offices.
JSI is currently posting for the following full-time positions to be based
in the Tajikistan country office in Dushanbe: 1) Tajikistan Country
Director, 2) Tajikistan Finance & Administration Manager and 3) Tajikistan
Administrative Assistant. Please see below specific job descriptions for
each position. Interested candidates should send resume, cover letter and
salary requirements by email to infocapacity.kz. Closing Date for ALL
positions is July 5, 2005. No phone calls please. Selected candidates will
be contacted for interviews.
1. Tajikistan Country Director
The CAPACITY Project s Tajikistan Country Director is a full-time position
and will be based in CAPACITY s Dushanbe office. The Country Director is
responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Tajikistan program,
including overseeing the annual planning and implementation of all program
activities, coordinating program resources and facilitating communications
among program stakeholders. The Country Director will work closely with the
Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party and the Regional Operations Director
to ensure coordination of the Tajikistan activities with the regional
CAPACITY efforts. The Tajikistan Country Director will serve as the chief
liaison between the Almaty headquarters and the country office in Dushanbe.
As the country s chief Director, s/he will provide the regional Almaty
office with updates on the status of the affected populations and project
activities. S/he will support the project s goals by ensuring that the
country office s operations are planned, managed, and monitored by
supporting and coordinating the country initiatives. Other tasks include
providing leadership and supervision to the country team and enhancing the
project s visibility and positive image in the country and at the oblast
level. Salary based on experience.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee and coordinate programmatic, technical and administrative
operations of the Tajikistan program. Together with the Chief of Party,
Deputy Chief of Party and the Operations Director make decisions on
resource
allocations, program priorities and evaluation. Foster good collaboration
and team spirit among and between CAPACITY partners;
- Provide leadership, support, and overall coordination of all project work
in the country and serve as the project representative in the country,
representing the program s interests to the public and to professional
counterparts through meetings, conferences and presentations;
- Monitor and coordinate all CAPACITY activities from the country office
and working with Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of Party to evaluate
project activities in the country. Report to the Chief of Party and other
key personnel regarding Tajikistan field updates;
- Manage the administrative, financial and logistical aspects of the
Tajikistan country program, including establishing and staffing country
office during project start-up and supervising and guiding the Country
Program Coordinator and Country Finance and Administration Manager in these
efforts;
- Establish and cultivate strategic relationships with USAID, team members,
global and regional institutions, donors, private sector entities,
government ministries and other stakeholders for the smooth implementation
of program activities;
- Guide the analysis, synthesis and reporting of program outputs and
results in close collaboration with the Regional Monitoring and Evaluation
Specialist, and ensure incorporation of lessons learned into ongoing
activity task and timely submission of all program deliverables;
Qualifications:
- Graduate degree and minimum 7 years of senior leadership experience in
USAID programs and demonstrated ability in designing, coordinating and
implementing USAID programs
- Demonstrated expertise in working directly with host-country senior
government officials and policy makers and previous experience working with
regional partners, regional organizations and institutions related to the
CAPACITY Project;
- Experience fostering new and innovative partners into program development
and demonstrated entrepreneurial ability to leverage support for the goals
and objectives of the program;
- Strong communications and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability
to supervise staff;
- Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving and leadership skills,
including the ability to make independent decisions and take initiative;
- Strong familiarity with the HIV/AIDS literature and/or programming.
- Proficiency in Microsoft (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) required;
- Flexibility and strong communication skills; and
- Fluent in Russian and English.
2. Tajikistan Finance & Administration Manager
The Tajikistan Finance & Administration Manager (FAM) is a full-time
position and will be based in the CAPACITY country project office in
Dushanbe. The FAM reports to the Tajikistan Country Manager and is
responsible for the set-up and day-to-day oversight of the financial and
administrative systems, including financial budgeting, tracking, and
reporting and administrative operations for the Tajikistan country office.
The FAM works in close collaboration with the Regional Finance Manager and
Regional Operations Director. Salary based on experience.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with design, set-up and maintenance of the country office
financial and accounting systems and relevant policies and procedures,
including oversee monthly budgeting and cash flow projections for country
office and prepare monthly budget tracking for the country project office;
- Oversee development, maintenance and improvement of country office s
administrative and logistical systems, including support as needed to
program team on meeting arrangements and preparation, travel arrangements
and overall logistical support.
- Process daily money requests, oversee advance disbursement and
reconciliations to project staff, oversee petty cash transaction and
reports, complete daily expenditures vouchers and completes monthly
financial reporting to regional finance structure in Almaty;
- Oversee project s country bank accounts and all country financial
transactions and oversee monthly salary and tax payments to relevant
bodies,
ensuring compliance with appropriate country financial and legal bodies,
including tax, bank and government authorities and conducts financial
quality check over regional financial operations;
- Together with Regional Operations Director and Regional Finance Manager
ensure the compliance of the CAPACITY with JSI, USAID, and TJ policies
regarding finance and develop new policies as necessary, including
coordinating with legal advisors on various areas of concern when needed.
- Assist Regional Finance Manger with overseeing financial aspects of
procurement according to USAID regulations, including compliance with USAID
regulations regarding VAT exemption and maintenance of property inventory
control by maintaining roster of property and location information; and
- Ad-hoc support to Tajikistan Country Director or regional
program/operations structure as requested in the areas of finance,
administration and logistics.
Qualifications:
- Graduate degree and minimum of 5 years finance and administration
management and/or direct experience in similar programs;
- Experience with USAID programs and knowledge of financial,
administrative, contractual and procurement policies and procedures;
- Conducted oversight of similar financial/administrative/procurement
duties in prior USAID projects/programs;
- Proficiency in Microsoft (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) required,
Knowledge of Quickbooks and/or Quicken based program preferable;
- Flexibility and strong communication skills with friendly,
customer-service/team approach to financial and administration component of
project; and
- Fluent in Russian and English.
3. Tajikistan Administrative Assistant
The Administrative Assistant is a full-time position and will be based in
the CAPACITY TJ country office in Dushanbe. The Administrative Assistant
reports to the TJ Finance & Administration Manager and works in close
collaboration with the TJ Country Director. Salary based on experience.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage incoming telephone calls and takes detailed messages including
full name of the caller, and telephone number for returning the call.
Provides callers with detailed information regarding the location of staff
when on travel or away from the office. Ensure that staff receive messages
promptly;
- Send and receive fax messages and ensures that incoming faxes are
delivered promptly to the appropriate person;
- File general documents incoming and outgoing faxes, official letters,
newsletters, etc.
- Maintain and update expatriate and local staff roster with home addresses
and telephone numbers;
- Assist staff with answering/translating routine letters as necessary;
types correspondence and other documents at the request of staff;
- Receive daily mail and package delivery, logs in international mail and
ensures that mail is distributed to the correct persons;
- Greet visitors and informs staff of their arrival, providing coffee/tea
for all guests and coffee breaks for meetings;
- Prepare photocopies of documents as needed and requested by office staff,
including binding and collating of materials;
- Maintain overall project calendar of events and tracking of Almaty staff
travel schedules;
- Hold responsibility for stocking and ordering of office supplies as needed;
- Make hotel reservations upon request of TJ Finance and Administration
Manager; and
- Assist TJ and KZ Office Administration Manger and Operations Director as
necessary.
Qualifications:
- BA/BS degree minimum and/or similar relevant work experience;
- Knowledge and understanding of USAID projects/programs preferable;
- Proficiency in Microsoft (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) required;
- Strong communication skills with friendly, customer-service/team approach
to his/her work;
- Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time and maintain positive
attitude; and
- English Proficiency required.
JOB- Kemal H. Karpat Visiting Ass't Professorship in Central Asian Stds., U. of Wisconsin
Posted by: Uli Schamiloglu <uschamilwisc.edu>
Posted: 10 Jun 2005
JOB- Visiting Ass't Professorship in Central Asian Stds., U. of Wisconsin
Pending final approval, the University of Wisconsin-Madison solicits
applications for the new Kemal H. Karpat Visiting Assistant Professorship in
Central Asian Studies for academic year 2005-2006.
Degree and area of specialization:
Ph.D. in History or related field with a specialization in modern Central
Asian history.
Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
Teaching experience at the university/college level preferred, but not
required. English language skills adequate to the task of teaching in
English and grading papers written in English required.
Principal duties:
The Central Asian Studies Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is
establishing the Kemal H. Karpat Visiting Assistant Professorship in Central
Asian in order to encourage young scholars in the field of Central Asian
Studies who have received the Ph.D. within the past five years and who
utilize the appropriate Central Asian languages in their research. The
Visiting Assistant Professorship, which is for a term of one academic year,
carries a reduced teaching load (similar to a postdoctoral fellowship).
For Academic Year 2005-2006 we seek a Visiting Assistant Professor working
in modern Central Asian history to teach courses in the Department of
History with an appointment in that department. We are particularly
interested in candidates with:
1) a specialization in the colonial/early Soviet period;
2) who can address transregional issues such as Islam, nationalism, etc.;
and/or
3) who can address crossborder issues (in particular Russian and Chinese
Central Asia). The teaching load for this position is 1 course per semester
in Central Asian Studies, to be taught at either the undergraduate or
graduate level. For Fall 2005 we expect that the candidate will teach
History 332, Islam, Reform and Revolution in Central Asia. We anticipate
that the candidate will teach an upper level seminar (to be determined) in
Spring 2006.
Candidates should address in their cover letter their qualifications and
commitment to advanced research and teaching on greater Central Asia.
Scholarly research and participation in the activities of the Central Asian
Studies Program at UW-Madison are required. Applicants should have the Ph.D.
in hand by August 22, 2005.
Please send two copies of application materials (one copy by mail/fax, one
copy by email) including: cover letter, curriculum vitae, proposal for 2
courses to be taught, and 1-2 page description of Ph.D. dissertation. The
email copy should be sent to uschamilwisc.edu with a copy to
jtishlerwisc.edu. The paper version of these same materials should be
mailed/faxed to:
Prof. Uli Schamiloglu, chair
Central Asian Studies Program
c/o Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia
210 Ingraham Hall-1155 Observatory Drive
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison WI 53706
USA
Tel. 1-608-262-3379
Fax 1-608-890-0267
E-mail: uschamilwisc.edu, cc: jtishlerwisc.edu
To ensure full consideration, materials must arrive (by email) by Tuesday,
July 5, 2005. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply; unless confidentiality is
requested in writing, information regarding the names of applicants must be
released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.
Uli Schamiloglu
Professor of Turkic & Central Eurasian Studies
Department of Languages and Cultures of Asia
1254 Van Hise, 1220 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706 USA
Tel. 1-608-262-7141 (office), 1-608-262-3012 (department)
Fax: 1-608-265-3538
Email: uschamilwisc.edu
LCA website: lca.wisc.edu
JOB- Advocacy Specialist, UNIFEM Project in Southern Caucasus, Deadline June 18
Posted by: Yelena Kudryavtseva <yelena.kudryavtsevaundp.org>
Posted: 8 Jun 2005
JOB- Advocacy Specialist, UNIFEM Project in Southern Caucasus, Deadline June 18
Job Title: Advocacy Specialist
Duty Station: Baku, Azerbaijan
Section/Unit: United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), UNIFEM
Regional project "Women for Conflict Prevention and Peace-Building in the
Southern Caucasus"
Duration of Employment: 11 months
Background:
In all three countries of the Southern Caucasus - Armenia, Azerbaijan, and
Georgia - there exists a situation of "no-war-no-peace". While there has
been a number of bilateral and multilateral peace building processes, women
and women's issues have not been incorporated into the discussions. To
address this, in 2001, UNIFEM launched a regional project -"Women for
Conflict Prevention and Peace Building in the Southern Caucasus" (2001 -
2006). Targeting the conflicts within the Southern Caucasus, the project
started mobilizing women's organizations in the three countries around
peace-building and conflict resolution, facilitating the creation of "women
for peace" coalitions in each country, laying the groundwork for
people-to-people diplomacy between those most affected by the conflicts.
In coordination with these coalitions, UNIFEM has supported raising
awareness and building capacity in local communities, particularly among
youth, on gender, conflict resolution and peace building. Over the past four
years, the project has launched a series of public information, advocacy,
and awareness-raising activities. As a result, there has been significant
mobilization at community level, particularly with youth groups, around UN
Security Council Resolution 1325 and Convention on the Elimination of All
Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). The UNIFEM-supported
networks are increasingly using media and local institutions to raise
awareness of UN SCR1325 and CEDAW in relation to peace building issues. Key
to achieving these objectives has been the development of a "Conflict,
Gender and Peace Building" curriculum, which was adopted at universities in
all three countries in 2003 and expanded to additional institutions of
higher education in 2004. Additionally, the project has supported the
creation of national and regional journals on "Women's Appeal for Peace"
which highlight the work, challenges and needs of women and women's NGOs.
The experiences and knowledge gained from the advocacy work to date needs to
be better understood and shared with partners within and outside of the
Southern Caucasus. Further, based on lessons learned and successful
practices, a cohesive and harmonized advocacy strategy is needed to guide
the project and partners over the next two years in disseminating the
messages of gender equality, and the promotion of a culture of peace. The
strategy mainly aims at up scaling and unifying existing advocacy activities
and products in each country under a larger, harmonised advocacy umbrella.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor (CTA), and
within the portfolio of UNIFEM's Regional Programme Office for the CIS, the
Advocacy Specialist will be responsible for streamlining the advocacy work
of the UNIFEM project. Specifically, the consultant will be responsible for:
- Conducting a desk-top assessment of advocacy tools and messages developed
by the project and others working on gender and conflict in the region;
- Consult with UNIFEM project partners and those working in the field of
gender and conflict, to discuss advocacy needs, capacities and tools;
- Meet with local media to determine strategies and opportunities for
improved dissemination of advocacy messages supported under the project;
- Based on the above consultations and review of advocacy tools and
strategies, and in coordination with the project team, assist in
revision of
the advocacy strategy so as to ensure an up-scaled, regionally-unified,
harmonised advocacy message on women's human rights and UNSCR 1325 in all
three countries. The strategy must address both the regional and national
level needs of the project;
- In consultation with the CTA, provide the project team and partners with
necessary guidance and advice on implementation of the advocacy strategy;
- Assist the team and partner NGOs in developing the project-supported
Knowledge Products - such as Regional and National "Women for Peace"
Journals; gender and peace education modules; CEDAW and UNSCR 1325 modules,
etc. - ensuring that the products are conveying messages which are
regionally relevant, and which are of high quality.
- Support improved communication and information exchange among the
project-supported "Southern Caucasus Regional Coalition -Women for Peace";
- Identifying and supporting opportunities for the UNIFEM-supported women
for peace networks in the three countries to link to larger regional and
global processes, and to more effectively utilize media and local
institutions to raise awareness on WHRs and UNSCR 1325;
- Support CTA and NPCs in producing monitoring and evaluation reports on
the progress of the project. In particular, in reporting on key, catalytic
aspects of the project's work;
- In coordination with the CTA, UNIFEM CIS and UNIFEM HQ, support the
development of a methodology for monitoring the project's work around
mainstreaming gender through the PRSPs and MDGs in the three countries;
- Work in partnership with counterparts in the UNIFEM CIS and UNIFEM HQ
offices, ensuring appropriate information exchange and replication of
UNIFEM
advocacy messages throughout the CIS; updating of intra and website, and
providing information and reports to UNIFEM CIS and HQ, as is necessary.
Qualifications and skills:
- Graduate degree in social sciences, with focus on information/journalism
considered an asset;
- Three to five years of relevant professional experience.
- Expertise in gender;
- Experience working with media, and in preparation of advocacy strategies
and campaigns;
- Excellent analytical, research, writing and communication skills;
- Fluent (written and spoken) in English and Russian;
- Knowledge of Southern Caucasus region considered an important asset
- Capacity to work with tolerance and respect with groups and individuals
with differing background, politics and/or ethnicities/nationalities;
- Previous employment experience with international organisations or
government agencies is an asset;
- Computer skills (Windows programs, MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point,
e-mail, Internet).
Interested Candidates should submit their CV and cover letter in English to
Sabina Mamedova (Sabina.mamedovaundp.org) not later than June 18, 2005.
JOB- Farsi and Uzbek Linguists Needed, Washington DC Area (for US Citizens)
Posted by: Shane Reppert <ShaneMLSolutions.com>
Posted: 8 Jun 2005
JOB- Farsi and Uzbek Linguists Needed, Washington DC Area (for US Citizens)
Seeking Arabic, Farsi, Urdu, Uzbek, Chinese, Indo-Malay, and Thai linguists
for positions in Washington, DC area.
There are various openings for linguists with skill in each of the
languages. The contract term is 12 months beginning August 2005. The job
location is Washington, DC. Individuals selected for these positions would
be responsible for conducting foreign language research on current affairs
and client-specified topics and translating relevant documents.
Requirements:
1. Advanced writing/translating skills in English and the foreign language.
2. Advanced computer and Internet proficiency.
3. U.S. citizenship.
4. If not current residents of the Washington, DC area, willingness to
relocate for minimum of 12 months.
Interested candidates are encouraged to send an email to
ShaneMLSolutions.com with an indication of the relevant foreign language in
the subject line providing the following:
1. complete contact information,
2. salary requirements, and
3. a detailed resume.
JOB- Program Officer/Director, Social Science Research Council, NY City
Posted by: Holly Danzeisen <danzeisenssrc.org>
Posted: 7 Jun 2005
JOB- Program Officer/Director, Social Science Research Council, NY City
Program Officer/Director
International Research Collaboration
The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) seeks a Program Officer/Director
to complement its existing staff in promoting international research
collaboration in the social sciences. The SSRC is a not-for-profit
organization devoted to the advancement of social knowledge bearing on
public issues. Since 1923 it has led innovation in research and encouraged
interdisciplinary scholarship. This position builds on SSRC's long-standing
commitment to building international scientific networks and supports new
initiatives aimed at better understanding the intellectual and institutional
potentials and constraints for collaborative research in the social sciences.
The Officer/Director will develop and oversee a number of research
initiatives in partnership with SSRC staff across a variety of program
areas. Applicants are encouraged to consult the Council's website at
www.ssrc.org to learn more about current emphases. Responsibilities include,
but are not limited to: planning new activities and projects, consulting
with a wide range of scholars located in different countries and regions,
fundraising and communications with donors, coordinating logistics for
special events, and communicating with a variety of constituencies
throughout the world, using print publications and electronic media as well
as face-to-face contacts. The incumbent will also be expected to manage
program budgets and provide leadership to other staff.
The best qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. in the Social Sciences,
expertise in at least one and preferably two world regions through research,
teaching or organizational work, as well as 3-5 years of experience in
planning and implementing scholarly events and related activities. While we
are interested in all regions of the world, expertise in Asia would be
particularly welcome. Applicants must have excellent speaking and writing
skills in English, fluency in at least one additional language, and capacity
to use electronic communications and information technologies effectively.
Annual salary will be commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits
include health, dental, vision, disability, life, and gym reimbursement;
outstanding pension plan and tax savings programs; generous vacation and
sick leave; and more. Provisions are made for professional staff to continue
their development as professional social scientists while at the Council.
Interested applicants should send a detailed letter describing their
background and interest in SSRC, their Curriculum Vitae, a relevant writing
sample and the names of three professional colleagues who can serve as
references. Applications may be submitted either by mail or electronically
by e-mail. The Council has no citizenship requirements for employees and
seeks qualified candidates from all national backgrounds.
Applications may be sent electronically to:
applicationsssrc.org
(Please indicate "International Research Collaboration" in the subject line.)
Applications may also be sent by mail to:
International Research Collaboration
Human Resources Department
Social Science Research Council
810 Seventh Avenue, 31st Floor
New York, NY 10019
USA
Social Science Research Council Is an Equal Opportunity Employer
JOB- OSCE-Programme Coordinator, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Posted by: Leslie Smith <LSmithpaegroup.com>
Posted: 2 Jun 2005
JOB- OSCE-Programme Coordinator, Almaty, Kazakhstan
PAE Government Services is seeking qualified US-citizen applicants for a
Programme Co-ordinator position in Almaty, Kazakhstan with the OSCE.
This position requires fluency in English as well as in Kazakh or Russian
and requires 6 years of professional experience in the following areas:
project management, the administration of human resources, and
implementation of programs concentrating on the fields of legislation,
politico-military dimension and economic/environmental issues.
For more information on this vacancy, go to:
http://www.osce.org/employment/show_vacancy.php?id=2044.
If you possess the basic requirements and wish to apply, please fill out an
application at www.pae-react.com and enter the vacancy number: VNKAZS00002
(using zeroes, not the letter O.)
Green card holders and citizens of other OSCE participating states wishing
to apply should do so directly with their Foreign Ministry.
Leslie Smith
PAE Government Services, Inc.
Director of Recruiting, REACT Project
Web: http://www.pae-react.com
JOB- Int'l Consultant for Regional Development Strategy Formulation, UNDP, Tashkent
Posted by: Center for Economic Research <pr-assistantcer.uz>
Posted: 1 Jun 2005
JOB- Int'l Consultant for Regional Development Strategy Formulation, Tashkent
Sustainable Income Generation Regional Development Strategy
Terms of Reference:
Programme title: Sustainable Income Generation
Programme number: UZB/01/001
Position: International Consultant for Regional Development Strategy
formulation
Duty Station: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Expected duration: June 20 - August 31, 2005
Application Deadline: June 11, 2005
1. Background:
UNDP has been one of the major partners of the Government of Uzbekistan and
other national stakeholders in bringing its corporate knowledge, experience
and expertise, and applying that for Uzbekistan both at the policy level and
the grass-roots level.
Since 1998 UNDP has supported initiatives related to creating a more
enabling environment for developing the SME and micro-finance sector,
including capacity building of local NGO's implementing micro-loan
activities and providing support to emerging micro and small businesses.
UNDP continues it support in introducing and piloting various alternative
decentralized income generating schemes and initiatives in cooperation with
local authorities, community based organizations, micro and small
enterprises, with particular focus on rural development.
Success with such kind of pilots enabled UNDP to promote further policy
dialogue and support government in policy formulation and in implementing of
national medium term strategy of improving living standards as well as
decentralized local development strategies, programmes and initiatives.
In line with current decentralization reforms carried out in the country,
during the coming years UNDP plans to support national and regional
authorities in elaborating Regional Development Strategies for selected
regions of the country.
These strategies shall be based on the concept of human development and
incorporate MDGs on regional/local level. They shall also provide
considerable input into and be essential element of the Poverty Reduction
Strategy Paper (PRSP) that is currently being developed by the Government of
Uzbekistan with assistance of UNDP and other international organizations.
Based on these strategies UNDP is planning to launch later Area Based
Development Programmes in those respective areas.
The process of the preparation of the strategy would involve:
- capacity building at national and regional level in regional policy
analysis and formulation;
- building more effective partnership and promoting dialogue between
national and regional authorities, local development partners, creating
consensus on regional development agenda
The product - strategy - is expected to be endorsed and adopted by local
authorities and used in policy formulation process, in elaboration of some
regional and local initiatives by central, regional and local authorities
and development partners, particularly by UNDP in developing and launching
Area-Based Development programmes in regions aimed at income generation and
employment creation.
2. Overall Objective:
A team of International and Local Consultants is expected to elaborate
Regional Development Strategies for selected regions of the country. First
of these strategies are to be developed for Kashkadarya and Bukhara regions.
International Consultants will be expected to assist the national RDS team
throughout the process, but specifically at two stages:
- in conceptualizing the Strategy, finalizing the methodology and guiding
the strategy formulation process;
- in finalizing and editing the final version of the Strategy reports.
In line with the above, International Consultants are expected to carry one
mission to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and carry out considerable amount of
deskwork prior to and after the mission.
3. Outputs and Objectives
At the first stage the team of International Consultants is expected to
review the first draft of the RDS report, study the methodology used and
provide considerable comments on the methodology and the report.
On the second stage the team of International Consultants is expected to
carry out a mission to Uzbekistan in order to:
- extensively consult with RDS Local Consultant team members, UNDP, central
and local authorities and other partners;
- participate in the meeting, aimed to bring together all of the team
members, and provide local consultants with vision on the approach to RDS
elaboration;
- participate in discussion of the report with the stakeholders in the
regions in order to advocate the concept and vitality of the strategy;
- discuss conceptual approaches and prepare a concept note, reflecting
vision for RDS and methodological approaches to be applied in the
process of
elaboration;
- produce methodological framework for the strategy elaboration and
formulation process;
At the third stage the team of International Consultants is expected to:
- contribute in drafting, proof reading and editing the English version of
the reports;
- develop the Follow-up plan of action, including suggestion for
replication of the RDS elaboration in other regions of the country.
Contacts with international consultants will be maintained via e-mail.
4. Tentative Scheme
The suggested tentative timeline assumes there will be one mission related
to the exercise during the first decade of July. Considerable amount of
deskwork required prior to and after the mission.
5. Qualifications:
The International Consultant should have a strong academic background,
particularly in the areas of regional/local development strategic planning
and decentralization/administrative reform. He/she must have solid
experience in analysis and formulation in one of the following areas: local
or regional economic development; decentralization and administrative
reforms; social development (healthcare, education) and gender issues;
fiscal administration on local level and tax reform. The candidate must have
a strong understanding of the regional specifics and environment.
a. Prior experience in NIS countries is an advantage.
b. Excellent public speaking and presentation skills.
c. Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills in English.
Working knowledge of Russian or Uzbek is an advantage.
d. Detail oriented, able to meet deadlines and able to prioritize multiple
tasks.
e. Strong interpersonal skills, results orientation, ability to work under
pressure.
6. Contact Address:
Interested candidates should send their latest Curriculum Vitae by [June 11,
2005] indicating details of their relevant experience to:
Mr. Bakhodir Ganiev
National Coordinator for Regional Development Strategy
E-mail: sigp.uzbuzton.com
Cc: Bakhodir.ganievbuzton.com
Tel: (+998 71) 140-05-15
Fax: (+998 71) 140-05-13
JOB- Academic Leader in Socio-Cultural Anthropology or History, Bilim Central Asia, Almaty
Posted by: Tatyana Yarkova <tyarkovabilim.kz>
Posted: 31 May 2005
JOB- Academic Leader in Socio-Cultural Anthropology or History, Almaty
The Education Development Center - "Bilim Central Asia" in Almaty,
Kazakhstan seeks candidates for the position of Academic Leader in
Socio-cultural Anthropology or History, with the starting date October 1, 2005.
Application deadline: July 1, 2005
The Education Development Center - "Bilim Central Asia" is a non-profit
organization consisting of three projects: Educational Advising Center
(EAC), Educational Policy Analyses Center (EPAC), and Central Asian Resource
Center (CARC). The NGO activities are aimed at providing higher and
secondary educational policy analyses, consultancy services, and developing
social sciences in Kazakhstan and Central Asia.
The academic leader will work under a Director to develop a number of
activities, for example: training workshops in innovative teaching and
curriculum development; newsletters and information gathering to assist
access to information and ideas throughout the region; development of
discipline specific summer schools; and the building of academic networks
and professional associations. Candidates will be Central Asian, who have
either a western degree or considerable western academic experience; a PhD
or equivalent; some knowledge and understanding of new teaching and
curriculum development methods; teaching or training experience; and have
excellent command of English and Russian.
Job Specifications:
The Academic Leader will be responsible for the development and
implementation of the strategic plan for their discipline area as agreed
upon with the Board, Director and Program Manager.
More specifically, he/she will be expected to perform the following:
- Develop ideas and projects for the development of the discipline
- Either include such ideas for internal funding, or seek external funding
(or matching funding) as the Board agrees
- Seek and provide access to information on new content, ideas, books, or
other relevant information connected with their discipline area
- Share in the writing of a newsletter providing the above information and
ideas
- Develop and maintain a network of professional associates throughout
Central Asia Develop and maintain a network of faculties/departments in the
relevant discipline throughout Central Asia
- Develop and maintain a network of academic colleagues and institutions in
relevant places overseas (e.g. CEU, HESP support institutions et al) in
co-operation with the Director
- Develop and maintain materials appropriate for teaching and curriculum
design
- Develop and deliver training workshops to Central Asian faculty in
discipline content, teaching methods and curriculum design
- Develop and maintain contacts with colleagues in other relevant
International Organizations in Central Asia in co-operation with the
Director
- Provide information and support for research ideas and initiatives
- Develop and maintain core course readers in the relevant discipline
- Collect and disseminate relevant core curricula
- Develop, organize and/or teach Summer Schools
The candidates are encouraged to apply electronically, quoting the job title
on subject line and attaching a cover letter explaining their interest in
the job and a CV with the list of referees to email address
vmanzorovabilim.kz by July 1, 2005.
Tatiana Yarkova
Academic Leader in Sociology
Central Asian Resource Centre
Abylai-khan 65, kv. 12
Almaty 050004
Kazakhstan
Tel/fax: +7-3272-597618
JOB- OSCE Positions in Kyrgyzstan for Russian-Speaking US Citizens
Posted by: Leslie Smith <LSmithpaegroup.com>
Posted: 26 May 2005
JOB- OSCE Positions in Kyrgyzstan for Russian-Speaking US Citizens
PAE Government Services is seeking qualified US-citizen applicants for
anticipated jobs in Kyrgyzstan with the OSCE. Positions will require
professional level Russian language skills and could concentrate on any of
the following areas: political reporting/analysis, project implementation
and management, legal advising, human rights and economic and environmental
affairs.
To apply, please fill out an application at www.pae-react.com. PAE will post
any vacancies it is authorized to nominate for on the Job Opportunities link
of this same site. To then apply for specific vacancies, simply put the
vacancy number into the application where prompted.
Citizens of other OSCE participating states wishing to apply should do so
directly with their Foreign Ministry.
Leslie Smith
PAE Government Services, Inc.
Director of Recruiting, REACT Project
Web: www.pae-react.com
JOB- Director of Social Research Ctr., American University-Central Asia, Bishek
Posted by: Emil Juraev <ejuraevmail.auca.kg>
Posted: 24 May 2005
JOB- Director of Social Research Ctr., American University-Central Asia, Bishek
American University - Central Asia
Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic
Position: Director of Social Research Center
Social Research Center of the American University - Central Asia is an
interdisciplinary research unit of the University, aiming to develop
research activities across areas of teaching and training at AUCA. It is
also aimed to promote research-oriented partnerships and networks of the
University in the country, region and beyond. Director of SRC will lead the
Center in its work, in consultation with Management Team.
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree or above in any discipline of social sciences. Degrees
obtained from Western Universities preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of experience required in project management and research.
Responsibilities:
- Administration of the Social Research Center
- Supervision/management of research projects
- Fundraising for research projects.
Skills:
- Strong project managerial skills
- Strong fund-raising skills
- Strong analytical, writing and presentation skills
- Strong communication/negotiation skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage unexpected situations
- Ability and willingness to work equally successfully both independently
and in team
- Fluency in English and Russian
- Fluency in Kyrgyz language an asset
- Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, computer management
skills).
Required Documents:
- CV in English
- Unofficial copies of academic diplomas, certificates
- Two references (names and contact information)
- Cover letter in English (identifying candidate's relevant work experience
and academic background).
Salary:
According to the level of qualifications, amount will vary between $350-450
Deadline:
The applications should be submitted by June 22, 2005.
Send applications, and make queries, by e-mail to cewmail.auca.kg or mail to:
American University-Central Asia
Room 233, Main Building
Abdumomunova 205
Bishkek
Kyrgyz Republic
Tel: 66 40 89
JOB- Head of Media Unit, Caucasus Media Institute, Yerevan
Posted by: Vicken Cheterian <vicken.cheteriancimera.org>
Posted: 23 May 2005
JOB- Head of Media Unit, Caucasus Media Institute, Yerevan
Position: Head of Media Unit at the Caucasus Media Institute, Yerevan
Starting: September 1, 2005
We are looking for an expert in Mass Media to coordinate our media projects
at the Caucasus Media Institute, in Yerevan. This position includes the
following responsibilities:
- Provide 4 hour weekly classes on genres of journalism, and practical
training on post-graduate level;
- Organize workshops on media topics addressing the training needs of
mid-career professionals;
- Coordinate the photojournalism course with the rest of the media activities;
- Direct and carryout research on the media sector in the region.
The ideal candidate should have:
- Five years or more of practice in journalism, as reporter and editor;
- Experience in running trainings and courses in journalism;
- Theoretical knowledge of mass media theories, and knowledge of the
realities of post-Soviet media practice;
- Fluency in Russian and English. Knowledge of South Caucasus languages is
a plus.
The salary for the position is equivalent to a management salary in CIS
countries. The post is considered for at least 12 months.
To apply before deadline July 20, 2005, send:
- Your CV;
- Sample articles
To Lusine Toroyan at lusinecaucasusmedia.org
For more information about the position, contact Fredrik Wadstrom:
fredrikcaucasusmedia.org
The Caucasus Media Institute is a project funded by the Swiss Agency for
Development and Cooperation, and implemented by CIMERA.
CALL FOR PERFORMERS- Seeking Central Eurasian Musicians for Concerts in US
Posted by: Helen Faller <hmfallerhotmail.com>
Posted: 23 May 2005
CALL FOR PERFORMERS- Seeking Central Eurasian Musicians for Concerts in US
Seeking Central Eurasian performers interested in playing concerts in the
United States.
Interested parties should send an email message to
helencentraleurasianculture.com with complete contact information, a
description of their instruments and the music they play, salary
requirements, and, if possible, WAV. files containing one or more work samples.
All applicants will receive a response.
Best wishes,
Helen Faller
E-mail: helencentraleurasianculture.com
JOB- SCOUT Program Coordinator, HESP/OSI, Bishkek, Deadline May 31
Posted by: Bermet Tursunkulova <bermet13hotmail.com>
Posted: 20 May 2005
JOB- SCOUT Program Coordinator, HESP/OSI, Bishkek, Deadline May 31
The Academic Fellowship Program Central Asia and Mongolia of International
Higher Education Support Program/Open Society Institute in cooperation with
Soros Foundation - Kyrgyzstan is seeking for a qualified candidate for the
following position:
Position title: Support for Community Outreach and University Teaching
(SCOUT) Program Coordinator
Duty station: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Starting: July 1, 2005
The SCOUT program is designed to assist the alumni of Edmund S.
Muskie/Freedom Support Act Graduate Fellowship Program in sharing the
benefits of the training and experience received through their graduate
study in the US with the academic and professional institutions and
community in their home countries. The Program offers financial,
methodological, institutional and informational support to Muskie/FSA alumni
who are interested in teaching in institutions of higher education. The
SCOUT Program receives its funding from the Department of State, Bureau of
Educational and Cultural Affairs, United States of America and the Open
Society Institute and is administered by Academic Fellowship Program jointly
with OSI's Network Scholarship Program.
Position summary:
SCOUT Program Coordinator will report to the AFP Central Asia and Mongolia
Regional Manager and SCOUT Senior Program Manager. The Coordinator will be
responsible for the overall administration and coordination of the SCOUT
Program in Central Asia and other general AFP CAM program issues.
Main responsibilities
Essential duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Support of the program goals through outreach to scholarly, policy,
diplomatic communities
- Coordinate Program activities with Regional Manager
- Advise SCOUT Program Manager on the development and promotion of the
program in their respective regions
- Administer SCOUT Program in the region including publicity, recruitment,
selection, and placement of Program fellows
- Advise Program fellows on all aspects of the SCOUT Program: general
program policies, procedures, selection and evaluation, benefits &
remuneration.
- Plan and develop activities for the Program fellows and support the
participation of Program fellows in international events for professional
development
- Be responsible for the financial administration of the program
Profile/Required qualifications
- Western University Degree at Master's level in education, public
administration, social studies/humanities and /or other relevant discipline
- At least 2 years of experience in administration, preferably in
international organizations
- Fluency in Kyrgyz and Russian, knowledge of other regional languages is
an advantage
- Excellent knowledge of English
- Excellent program management and planning skills
- Good written/verbal/communication and reporting skills
- Good computer skills
- Ability to travel regionally and internationally
Candidates may apply for the position by sending curriculum vitae and cover
letter to the following email with the message title "SCOUT Program
Coordinator" to Gulnur Esenalieva, gulnursoros.kg. Only short-listed
candidates will be interviewed.
Deadline: May 31, 2005 COB
JOB- Finance Coordinator, Aga Khan Trust for Culture, Dushanbe
Posted by: AKHP Communications Office <communicationsakhp.org>
Posted: 17 May 2005
The Aga Khan Trust for Culture Humanities Project for Central Asia
Vacancy Notice:
Position: Finance Coordinator
Institution: Aga Khan Trust for Culture, Humanities Project for Central Asia
Location: Dushanbe
Closing Date: May 30th, 2005
The Aga Khan Humanities Project (AKHP), part of the Aga Khan Trust for
Culture, invites applications for the position of Finance Coordinator. The
incumbent will perform accounting work and assist in financial management
for 2 AKHP offices in Dushanbe and Bishkek under direct supervision of
Finance Manager. The position will be based in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
AKHP promotes pluralism in ideas, cultures, and people by supporting the
development and implementation of innovative humanities curricula based on
the cultural traditions of Central Asia. AKHP initiates and supports
Curriculum and pedagogical development in universities, community outreach
projects and institutional development through long-term partnerships.
Further information on AKHP is available at
http://www.akdn.org/humanities/Humanity.htm.
Responsibilities:
- Enter the financial records into Access data-base;
- Ensure the accuracy of documentation supporting each record;
- Initiate correspondence to verify data and obtain additional information
on financial documentation;
- Enter the financial records to EUR accounting software;
- Reconcile general ledger accounts;
- Follow up the receivables / payables accounts; ensure the timely
repayment of loans / advances taken from / by AKHP;
- Assist with the fiscal year-end and fixed asset accounting;
- Assist in preparation of budgets and financial reports for the Project;
- Establish and implement systems for regular payments such as salaries,
taxes, rent, etc;
- Finalise Travel Justification Reports by AKHP staff / consultants /
volunteers;
- Provide support in accounting and cash management for AKHP sub-office in
Bishkek; check expenditure reports submitted by sub-office;
- Advise AKHP staff / consultants / volunteers on questions of AKHP
financial procedures, salaries, reimbursement of travel expenses and others;
- Arrange international payments;
- Supervise work of Cashier;
- Perform other duties as per Finance Manager's instructions.
Requirements:
- Minimum experience in finance / accounting for 2 years preferably with
international NGO;
- Excellent knowledge of Excel and Access;
- Strong attention to detail;
- Intermediate English language skills.
The deadline for applications is 5:00 pm Monday, May 30th, 2005. All
applications will be considered confidential.
Interested applicants should submit a CV, cover letter and two
recommendation letters to AKHP office, 75 Tolstoy Street (behind the Tajik
State Pedagogical University), or email to: communicationsakhp.org. Please
put in the subject: Finance Coordinator.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only
short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.
Communications and Public Relations Office
Aga Khan Trust for Culture
Humanities Project for Central Asia
75 Tolstoy Street
Dushanbe 734000
Tajikistan
Email: communicationsakhp.org
Office Tel: (992-372) 24-58-23
Office Fax: (992-372) 51-01-28
Web: http://www.akdn.org/humanities/Humanity.htm
JOB- Resource Centre Manager, Aga Khan Trust for Culture, Dushanbe
Posted by: AKHP Communications Office <communicationsakhp.org>
Posted: 17 May 2005
The Aga Khan Trust for Culture Humanities Project for Central Asia
Vacancy Notice:
Position: Resource Centre Manager
Institution: Aga Khan Trust for Culture, Humanities Project for Central Asia
Location: Dushanbe
Closing Date: May 30th, 2005
The Resource Centre Manager is responsible for the day-to-day running and
upkeep of the open access to AKHP Resource Centre. The position will be
based in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
AKHP promotes pluralism in ideas, cultures, and people by supporting the
development and implementation of innovative humanities curricula based on
the cultural traditions of Central Asia. AKHP initiates and supports
Curriculum and pedagogical development in universities, community outreach
projects and institutional development through long-term partnerships.
Further information on AKHP is available at
http://www.akdn.org/humanities/Humanity.htm.
Responsibilities:
- Manage all property in the RC
- Develop and maintain a database of all materials in the RC
Ensure that the cataloguing system used in the RC meets the highest and
most
logical standards
- RC Budget and expanses plan
- Order and purchase materials for the RC
- Trouble shoot computer related problems with IT coordinator.
- Supervise and train RC staff and Interns
- Regularly coordinate with the faculty and administration
- Collaborate and exchange information with other Resource Centres and
international organizations and agencies around Tajikistan as well as
outside of it.
Requirements:
- A Baccalaureate degree in Humanities
- Experience of managing and working in Resource Centre or Library
- Good verbal and written communication skills in Russian and English
- Proficient in using MS office, Excel, Access, working with database and
comprehensive knowledge in understanding and using internet
- Ability to work in an international environment
The deadline for applications is 5:00 pm Monday, May 30th, 2005. All
applications will be considered confidential.
Interested applicants should submit a CV, cover letter and two
recommendation letters to AKHP office, 75 Tolstoy Street (behind the Tajik
State Pedagogical University), or email to: communicationsakhp.org. Please
put in the subject: Resource Centre Manager.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only
short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.
Communications and Public Relations Office
Aga Khan Trust for Culture
Humanities Project for Central Asia
75 Tolstoy Street
Dushanbe 734000
Tajikistan
Email: communicationsakhp.org
Office Tel: (992-372) 24-58-23
Office Fax: (992-372) 51-01-28
Web: http://www.akdn.org/humanities/Humanity.htm
JOB- Regional Director of Finance and Administration, Eurasia Foundation, Tbilisi
Posted by: Adama Wilson <akwilsoneurasia.org>
Posted: 11 May 2005
The Eurasia Foundation (EF), an international non-profit organization
supporting the development of civil society and private enterprise in the
countries of the former Soviet Union, seeks a Regional Director of Finance
and Administration for the Caucasus. This position is based out of Tbilisi,
Georgia.
Under the supervision of the Regional Vice President for the Caucasus, this
person is responsible for EF s financial operations in the region as well as
ensuring the accuracy of financial records, monitoring compliance with EF
policies and procedures, applicable local laws, regulations, and donor
provisions. This person also provides strategic assistance to the Regional
Vice President on matters related to financial and administrative management
as well as providing training and capacity building for the finance and
administrative staff in all EF offices in Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan.
Qualifications:
- Degree in finance, accounting or business management, strong computer
skills including familiarity with accounting software programs (preferably
SUN systems) and database management.
- Supervisory, training and field experience required.
- Good oral and written communications skills are necessary.
- English and Russian language skills required.
- Knowledge of US government rules and regulations highly desirable.
For more information, please see www.eurasia.org.
Send resumes to resumeseurasia.org with Regional Director of Finance and
Administration in the subject line.
JOB- Urdu and Baluchi Instructors Needed, Multilingual Solutions, Inc.
Posted by: Shane T Reppert <ShaneMLSolutions.com>
Posted: 10 May 2005
Urdu and Baluchi language instructors needed urgently. Native speakers with
teaching qualifications and experience preferred.
Interested candidates should contact the address below and include "Urdu
instructor" or "Baluchi instructor" in the subject line of their email.
Shane T. Reppert
Vice President/Senior Project Manager
MultiLingual Solutions, Inc.
Web: www.MLSolutions.com
Tel: 301.424.7444, 800.815.1964
Mobile: 202.421.6787
Fax: 301.424.8021, 800.815-4756
E-mail: ShaneMLSolutions.com
JOB- Advocacy Specialist, UNIFEM Project on Southern Caucasus, Baku
Posted by: Yelena Kudryavtseva <yelena.kudryavtsevaundp.org>
Posted: 6 May 2005
Full description of the post can be found at:
http://www.unifemcis.org/index.html?id"
Job Title: Advocacy Specialist
Duty Station: Baku, Azerbaijan
Section/Unit: United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)
UNIFEM Regional Project "Women for Conflict Prevention and Peace-Building in
the Southern Caucasus"
Duration of Employment: 11 months
Application deadline: 20 May 2005
Short description:
The experiences and knowledge gained from the advocacy work to date in the
frameworks of the UNIFEM project needs to be better understood and shared
with partners within and outside of the Southern Caucasus. Further, based
on lessons learned and successful practices, a cohesive and harmonized
advocacy strategy is needed to guide the project and partners over the next
two years in disseminating the messages of gender equality, and the
promotion of a culture of peace. The strategy mainly aims at up scaling and
unifying existing advocacy activities and products in each country under a
larger, harmonised advocacy umbrella for the whole region.
Qualifications and skills:
- Graduate degree in social sciences, with focus on information/journalism
considered an asset;
- Three to five years of relevant professional experience.
- Expertise in gender;
- Experience working with media, and in preparation of advocacy strategies
and campaigns;
- Excellent analytical, research, writing and communication skills;
- Fluent (written and spoken) in English and Russian;
- Knowledge of Southern Caucasus region considered an important asset
- Capacity to work with tolerance and respect with groups and individuals
with differing background, politics and/or ethnicities/nationalities;
- Previous employment experience with international organisations or
government agencies is an asset;
- Computer skills (Windows programs, MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point,
e-mail, Internet).
Interested Candidates should contact:
Sabina Mamedova at Sabina.mamedovaundp.org
Applications should be submitted by 20th May 2005.
Full description of the post can be found at:
http://www.unifemcis.org/index.html?id"
JOB- Deputy Director, IREX-Azerbaijan, Baku
Posted by: Charity Mcgee <cmcgeeirex.org>
Posted: 4 May 2005
Title: Deputy Director
Reports To: Chief of Party, IREX/Azerbaijan
Position Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
Position contingent upon funding and candidate approval by USAID. Position
open to expatriate candidates.
About IREX:
IREX (the International Research & Exchanges Board) is an international
nonprofit organization specializing in education, independent media,
Internet development, and civil society programs in the United States,
Europe, Eurasia, the Middle East and North Africa, and Asia. Through
training, partnerships, education, research, and grant programs, IREX
develops the capacity of individuals and institutions to contribute to their
societies. For more information, please visit <www.irex.org>.
Summary of Position:
IREX seeks applicants for the position of Deputy Director. His/her services
will be solicited on a full-time basis to help manage the five-year
USAID-funded Strengthening Azerbaijan Civil Society Program. The program
will strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations to effectively
advocate their cause and promote civic activism by increasing citizens'
ability to come together to identify and prioritize concerns. The program
will include a variety of elements, including a grants program, training
events, and public outreach efforts.
The Deputy Director will support the Chief of Party in directing all work
performed under the Cooperative Agreement with USAID. The position will be
based in Baku, but will involve significant travel throughout Azerbaijan.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Support the Chief of Party in managing the Strengthening Azerbaijan Civil
Society Program including: planning and implementing program strategy;
hiring and overall supervision of local staff; generating programmatic and
financial reports for USAID; and managing office operations.
- Work with the Chief of Party to manage and monitor all program components:
training, technical assistance, grant-giving - and assure that the overall
project is meeting proposed objectives and targets.
- Conduct program outreach and oversee grant competitions.
- Collaborate with IREX's implementing partners to coordinate efforts and
share program results.
Qualifications:
- Significant professional experience managing NGO and/or civil
society-strengthening projects in Eurasia, especially those working to
promote civic activism and coalition-building.
- Strong experience forging cross-sectoral initiatives involving government
institutions, community-based organizations, and international donors.
- Extensive grants management experience, especially with small- and
medium-sized NGOs.
- A minimum of three years experience working with USG funding agencies in
a management capacity (USAID experience required).
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to
negotiate with local and foreign experts, managers, and government
officials
to ensure the successful completion of project activities.
- Strong knowledge of the political, economic, and social issues in
Azerbaijan, regional experience, and proficiency in a local language
preferred.
- A willingness to travel extensively within Azerbaijan.
Submit cover letter and resume to:
Email: resumesirex.org (please include PTD/JK/DCOP-AZ in the subject line)
Fax: (202) 628-8189
No phone calls please.
JOB- Grants Manager, IREX-Azerbaijan, Baku
Posted by: Charity Mcgee <cmcgeeirex.org>
Posted: 4 May 2005
Title: Grants Manager
Reports To: Chief of Party, IREX/ Azerbaijan
Position Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
Position contingent upon funding and candidate approval by USAID. Position
open to expatriate candidates.
About IREX:
IREX (the International Research & Exchanges Board) is an international
nonprofit organization specializing in education, independent media,
Internet development, and civil society programs. Through training,
partnerships, education, research, and grant programs, IREX develops the
capacity of individuals and institutions to contribute to their societies.
For more information, please visit <www.irex.org>.
Summary of Position:
IREX seeks applicants for the position of Grants Manager. His/her services
will be solicited on a full-time basis to work on the five-year USAID-funded
Strengthening Azerbaijan Civil Society Program. The program will strengthen
the capacity of civil society organizations to effectively advocate their
cause and promote civic activism by increasing citizens' ability to come
together to identify and prioritize concerns. The program will include a
variety of elements, including a grants program, training events, and public
outreach efforts.
The program will awards grants of various amounts to local NGOs and will
require close financial guidance and oversight. Duties for this position
include:
- Developing systems for and overseeing the disbursement of funds to
subgrantees and monitoring of subgrantee financial management.
- Assessing the financial management capabilities of local NGOs and
designing relevant training plans for them.
- Providing guidance and training to subgrantees in financial management
procedures throughout the course of their projects.
Qualifications:
- Strong grants management experience, particularly working with grassroots
NGOs.
- Knowledge of US government financial regulations and the ability to
transfer this information to subgrantees in an effective manner.
- Extensive experience developing effective management systems regarding
the disbursement of grant funds and monitoring subgrantees.
- At least three years experience in a financial or grants management
position.
- A willingness to travel extensively within Azerbaijan.
- Strong knowledge of the political, economic, and social issues in
Azerbaijan, regional experience, and proficiency in a local language
preferred.
Submit cover letter and resume to:
Email: resumesirex.org (please include PTD/JK/ GM-AZ in the subject line)
Fax: (202) 628-8189
No phone calls please.
EOE
JOB- Regional Director, IREX Education Programs Division, Caucasus
Posted by: Charity Mcgee <cmcgeeirex.org>
Posted: 4 May 2005
Title: Regional Director, Caucasus
Position Location: Baku, Tbilisi, and Yerevan
Eligibility: Open to US Citizens and Permanent Residents
IREX (the International Research & Exchanges Board) is an international
nonprofit organization specializing in education, independent media,
Internet development, and civil society programs. Through consulting,
training, partnerships, research, and grant programs, IREX helps develop the
capacity of individuals and institutions to contribute to their societies.
Summary of Position:
IREX seeks a regional director for its Education Programs Division for
programs in the Caucasus.
General Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years experience in an international environment planning,
designing and implementing training, exchange, and educational development
programs; *Experience with and interest in basic and higher education
development, international exchanges, and continuing education programs;
- Knowledge of and experience with project design, grant management,
proposal development, and budgeting;
- Excellent interpersonal, systems, and communication skills;
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively;
- Supervisory skills;
- Experience living and working in Eurasia, preferred; and
- Knowledge of Russian and/or local languages.
Send cover letter and resume to:
Via e-mail to: resumesirex.org, (Please include EPD/RB/05-05 in the subject
line)
Fax: (202) 628-8189
No Phone Calls Please
Website: www.irex.org
JOB- Training Coordinator, IREX-Azerbaijan, Baku
Posted by: Charity Mcgee <cmcgeeirex.org>
Posted: 4 May 2005
Title: Training Coordinator
Reports To: Chief of Party, IREX/ Azerbaijan
Position Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
Position contingent upon funding and candidate approval by USAID. Position
open to expatriate candidates.
About IREX:
IREX (the International Research & Exchanges Board) is an international
nonprofit organization specializing in education, independent media,
Internet development, and civil society programs. Through training,
partnerships, education, research, and grant programs, IREX develops the
capacity of individuals and institutions to contribute to their societies.
For more information, please visit <www.irex.org>.
Summary of Position:
IREX seeks applicants for the position of Training Coordinator. His/her
services will be solicited on a full-time basis to work on the five-year
USAID-funded Strengthening Azerbaijan Civil Society Program. The program
will strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations to effectively
advocate their cause and promote civic activism by increasing citizens'
ability to come together to identify and prioritize concerns. The program
will include a variety of elements, including a grants program, training
events, and public outreach efforts.
IREX seeks a training coordinator to develop and oversee all
training-related activities to strengthen grant recipients in all aspects of
civil society development. Main duties for this position include:
- Assessing the capabilities of local NGOs and designing or overseeing the
design of innovative, targeted training plans to meet their needs.
- Monitoring skill development of NGOs and coordinating follow-on training
as needed.
- Managing local training providers included in the program.
- Carrying out TOT sessions to build the capacity of local trainers or
training providers as needed.
Qualifications:
- Strong background in civil society development programs and knowledge of
the civil society sector in Azerbaijan.
- Extensive training background in NGO capacity building, advocacy, and
building cross-sectoral partnerships.
- At least two years experience managing training programs.
- A willingness to travel extensively within Azerbaijan.
- Strong knowledge of the political, economic, and social issues in
Azerbaijan, regional experience, and proficiency in a local language
preferred.
Submit cover letter and resume to:
Email: resumesirex.org (please include PTD/JK/TC-AZ in the subject line)
Fax: (202) 628-8189
No phone calls please.
JOB- Researcher on Uzbekistan, Human Rights Watch, Tashkent, Deadline May 27
Posted by: Europe and Central Asia Division <ecahrw.org>
Posted: 27 Apr 2005
F/T Position Available:
Researcher on Uzbekistan
Europe & Central Asia Division
(Tashkent Office)
Deadline for Applications: May 27, 2005
Since its founding in 1978, Human Rights Watch has become the largest
U.S.-based international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization,
known for its in-depth investigations, its incisive and timely reporting,
its innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns, and its success in
changing the human rights-related policies of the U.S., other influential
governments, and international institutions.
Description:
The Researcher will be based in HRW's Tashkent field office and monitor and
investigate human rights developments in Uzbekistan, in order to publicize
and curtail human rights abuses through writing and advocacy.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, taking testimony on
human rights violations; writing reports, newsletters, and press statements
on human rights concerns; bringing human rights violations to the attention
of the governments of Uzbekistan, the United States, E.U. and OSCE member
states, and international organizations; working with local groups and
activists; expanding contacts with government officials and human rights
groups in Uzbekistan and in other Central Asian states and Russia, the
media, and international organizations based in the region, such as the
OSCE, the United Nations, and international financial institutions; and
developing strategies together with Human Rights Watch's New York,
Washington, Moscow, and Brussels offices for putting pressure on Uzbekistan
to curb abuses.
Qualifications:
The successful applicant will have an advanced degree in law, international
relations, regional studies, journalism, or a related field; several years
of human rights experience, ideally in Central Asia; and a demonstrated
commitment to international human rights. The Researcher will be based in
Tashkent, Uzbekistan and should be prepared to travel extensively in-country
and occasionally to Moscow and New York for consultations. He or she should
have a very good command of Russian and, preferably, Uzbek; excellent
writing and communications skills; and a background in related regional
studies. The position is available in mid-August 2005, subject to funding.
Salary and Benefits:
Human Rights Watch seeks exceptional candidates and offers competitive
compensation and generous employer-paid benefits. HRW will pay reasonable
relocation expenses and will assist employees in obtaining necessary work
authorization.
PLEASE APPLY BY MAY 27, 2005 (no calls or email inquiries, please) by
emailing a letter of interest, resume, references, and a brief, unedited
writing sample to ecahrw.org.
Alternatively, applications may be sent to:
Human Rights Watch
Attn: Search Committee (Uzbekistan Researcher)
350 Fifth Avenue, 34th Floor
New York, NY 10118-3299
USA
Fax: (212) 736-1300
Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer.
JOBS- Seeking Editor & Co-Author for English-Uzbek/Uzbek-English Dictionary
Posted by: Ulugbek Isakov <ulugbek_hrcyahoo.com>
Posted: 22 Apr 2005
This dictionary is being written under the project of "ILMUZIYO" in
cooperation with Peace Corps, with the support of "Yangi asr avlodi"
Publishing House.
The dictionary consists of vocabulary part with examples for each word,
irregular nouns (appendix 1), irregular verbs (appendix 2), abbreviations
(appendix 3) and synonym-antonym list (appendix 4).
1. Editor Position
Main Responsibilities:
- to edit the dictionary
Essential Qualifications and Skills:
- good knowledge of English and Uzbek
- Advanced computer skills (Word)
Working place:
- we send you the dictionary by internet in word.doc form and you work in
your home, office, etc.
Benefit:
- 5% of circulation according to Uzbek scale
2. Co-Author Position
Main Responsibilities:
- to write English examples for words of the dictionary
Essential Qualifications and Skills:
- good knowledge of English and Uzbek
- Advanced computer skills (Word)
Working place :
- we send you the dictionary by internet in word.doc form and you work in
your home, office, etc.
Benefit:
- 5% of circulation according to Uzbek scale
To see an examples of entries from the dictionary, or to apply for either
position, please contact Ulugbek Isakov at ulugbek_hrcyahoo.com.
JOB- Project Managers, Swiss Cooperation Office, Tajikistan
Posted by: Aida Aidakyeva <aida.aidakyevasdc.net>
Posted: 21 Apr 2005
The Swiss Cooperation Office, representing the Swiss Agency for Development
and Cooperation (SDC) in Tajikistan, invites applications for the following
positions:
Project Managers
- for "Access to Justice and Judicial Reform" Project
- for "Assistance in Human Rights Treaty Reporting" Project
- for "Penal Reform Initiatives" Project
The Project "Access to Justice and Judicial Reform" is funded by SDC and
aimed at supporting national governmental and non-governmental actors in
Tajikistan in promotion of access to justice, legal and judicial reform. The
Project is to enter into its Main Phase with the duration from July 2005 to
December 2007.
The Project "Assistance in Human Rights Treaty Reporting" is funded by SDC
and aimed at supporting national governmental and non-governmental actors in
Tajikistan in compiling human rights reports to the UN treaty bodies. The
Project is in its Phase II with the duration from September 2004 to December
2006.
The Project "Penal Reform Initiatives" is funded by SDC and aimed at
supporting national governmental as non-governmental actors in Tajikistan in
their efforts to reform Tajikistan's prison system and humanize its penal
policy. The Project is in its Main Phase, which started in January 2004 and
ends in December 2006.
Program Managers are positioned, at the time, within a SDC-Project
Implementation Unit (under the Swiss Cooperation Office) and assisted by
Project Assistants, together with a team of administrative staff. He/ she
will report eventually to the Country/ Deputy Country Director.
Main Responsibilities:
- Management of the Projects in line with the Project Documents (and their
Log-frames) as well as with their Yearly Plans of Operation
- Communication of the respective projects objectives to the governmental
and non-governmental institutions, donors and international organizations
(potential partners)
- Support to and supervision of partner-organisations in the implementation
of their specific projects (planning, reporting, identification of training
needs, etc.)
- Monitoring of partner's projects
- Implementation of 'sub-project activities' (with the support of Project
Assistants)
- Provision of expert-assessment of partners' activities (draft laws,
concepts, books, training material, etc.)
- Reporting to SDC (incl. Swiss Cooperation Office)
- Other responsibilities according to the Projects' and SDC's needs
Essential Qualifications and Skills:
- University degree in Law, International Relations, or other Social Sciences
- Four years of professional experience with at least 2 years of project
implementation experience (similar experience with international
organizations is a strong advantage, preferably with a development agency)
- Good knowledge on situation of civil society in Tajikistan and on access
to justice, or on human rights, or on prison reform-issues incl. Tajik penal
policy
- Good organizational, communication, analytical and writing skills
- Good administrative skills
- Advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Excellent knowledge of English, Tajik, Russian
- Ability to work independently and to manage staff, excellent social
competence
- Ability to work under tight deadlines, set priorities and perform
multiple functions
Working Conditions and Benefits:
- Work primarily in Dushanbe, readiness for field trips
- Salary and social benefits package according to Swiss Cooperation
Office's scale
Deadline:
Interested candidates if possessing above mentioned qualifications and
skills should submit their CVs with cover letters (plus photo)
electronically to: dushanbesdc.net <mailto:ganjina.azizovasdc.net>
Please, consult the website www.swisscoop.tj for detailed information on
Switzerland's development activities in Tajikistan and especially on those
above mentioned three programs.
Closing date for applications is Friday, 6 May 2005, at 17:00. Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
The Swiss Cooperation Office is an equal opportunities employer and does not
discriminate on the ground of age, race, sex, sexual orientation or physical
disability.
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