Kg alumni listserv issue 408
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This document is an electronic newsletter in Russian for alumni of US government programs in Kyrgyzstan. It announces upcoming events, job opportunities, grants and scholarships. Specifically, it shares information about: 1) Three opportunities - a faculty development program at the University of Central Asia, a visiting scholar program at AUCA, and a media camp in August. 2) Five job listings from organizations like ACCELS, Internews, and UN Women. It encourages alumni to share information and submit stories by the Wednesday deadline each week.
Kg alumni listserv issue 408
- 1. Здравствуйте, дорогие получатели рассылки! Предлагаем Вам 408-й выпуск электронной рассылки для кыргызстанских выпускников программ Госдепартамента США. Вы получаете данное сообщение потому, что Вы либо являетесь выпускником программы обмена, спонсируемой правительством США, либо Вы запросили данную информацию. В настоящее время в списке получателей рассылки зарегистрировано около 1000 электронных адресов. Электронная рассылка для кыргызстанских выпускников программ Госдепартамента США предназначена для информирования о мероприятиях, проводимых для выпускников, а также для распространения новостей и объявлений от АЙРЕКС, АКСЕЛС, Посольства США в Кыргызстане и других организаций о вакансиях, грантовых программах, стипендиях для учебы и стажировок и других возможностях для личного, академического и профессионального роста. Информация рассылается один раз в неделю. Вы вправе распространять ее среди всех заинтересованных лиц. У этого сообщения нет приложений, поэтому из соображений безопасности не открывайте возможных прикрепленных файлов. Для Вашего удобства, теперь выпуски электронной рассылки размещаются в формате word по адресу http://www.irex.kg/en/alumni/newsletter.html и http://www.facebook.com/IREXKyrgyzstan. Если Вы желаете распространить какую-либо информацию по данной рассылке, пожалуйста, отправьте соответствующее сообщение на адрес alumnilistserv@irex.kg не позднее 13:00 каждую среду. Сообщения, отправленные напрямую на электронный адрес рассылки, блокируются. Сегодня 28 июня 2012 г. В этом выпуске: ************************************************************* 1) ANNOUNCEMENTS/ ОБЪЯВЛЕНИЯ: 1. THE CENTRAL ASIAN FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (CAFDP), UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ASIA (UCA), BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN. DEADLINE: JULY 31, 2012 2. VISITING SCHOLARS AND RESEARCH FELLOWS PROGRAM, TIAN SHAN POLICY CENTER, AUCA, BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN. 3. МЕДИЯ ЛАГЕР, 17-30 АВГУСТА, АМЕРИКАНСКИЙ УНИВЕРСИТЕТ ЦЕНТРАЛЬНОЙ АЗИИ, БИШКЕК, КЫРГЫЗСТАН. ПОСЛЕДНИЙ СРОК ПОДАЧИ ЗАЯВОК: 25 ИЮЛЯ, 2012 Г. 2) VACANCIES / ВАКАНСИИ: 1. VACANCY: FLEX RECRUITING ASSISTANT, AMERICAN COUNCILS FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION KYRGYZSTAN (ACCELS), BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN. DEADLINE: JULY 7, 2012 2. FINANCE AND GRANTS MANAGER, INTERNEWS NETWORK, BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN. DEADLINE: JULY 6, 2012 3. NATIONAL PROGRAMME OFFICER, UNITED NATIONS WOMEN (UN WOMEN), BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN. DEADLINE: 13 JULY 2012 4. OPERATIONS MANAGER, UNITED NATIONS WOMEN (UN WOMEN), BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN. DEADLINE: 6 JULY 2012 5. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, UNITED NATIONS WOMEN (UN WOMEN), BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN. DEADLINE: 9 JULY 2012 ************************************************** ANNOUNCEMENTS/ ОБЪЯВЛЕНИЯ: ************************************************** 1. THE CENTRAL ASIAN FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (CAFDP), UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ASIA (UCA), BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN. DEADLINE: JULY 31, 2012 The Central Asian Faculty Development Programme (CAFDP) of the University of Central Asia (UCA) is pleased to announce its 2013-14 scholarships for Doctoral studies at partner institutions around the world, including the University of Cambridge, UK, German universities through partners The CAFDP of UCA offers support for Central Asian scholars to pursue doctoral studies, with the understanding that upon graduation they will work as UCA faculty for a minimum of five years at the Graduate School of Development and/or the undergraduate School of Arts and Sciences at UCA's campuses in Khorog (Tajikistan), Naryn (Kyrgyz Republic) and Tekeli (Kazakhstan). Eligible fields of study: Natural and Applied Sciences: Biology, chemistry, biochemistry, applied physics, geology/geosciences, applied mathematics, computer science, engineering sciences (environmental engineering, complex systems analysis
- 2. and design), environmental sciences and environmental earth sciences, rural development and natural resource management. Social Sciences and Humanities: Archaeology, cultural anthropology/ethnography, economics, sociology, Asian and Middle Eastern studies, development studies (economics), ethnomusicology, mountain tourism, public policy and business (with a focus on entrepreneurship). To apply: Applicants from Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Tajikistan are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates from Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, northern Pakistan (only Gilgit-Baltistan and Malakand Division) and western China (only Xinjiang province) will also be considered. Application for the CAFDP Scholarship is a two-step process: (1) Eligibility for CAFDP – Applicants are required to first meet UCA's eligibility criteria; and (2) Admission to Partner University – candidates considered eligible will then be invited to submit full applications to partner universities to secure admission. UCA will work with candidates to select the most appropriate programme and university, based on students' field of study and available opportunities. To apply, please email the following documents to facultydev@ucentralasia.org no later than July 31st, 2012. (If this is not possible, applications can be submitted to one of the UCA offices listed below): • UCA datasheet: http://www.ucentralasia.org/cafdp.asp • A detailed current CV • Personal Statement describing desired field of study, why you believe you are a good candidate for the scholarship, what your long term goals are and your understanding of and commitment to the mission of UCA (maximum 2 pages). • Research Proposal (maximum 5 pages). • Diploma Transcripts with notarized translations in English • English proficiency certificate,; at a minimum of an institutional based test (UCA placement test or AUCA institutional TOEFL) • For further information on CAFDP, please visit our website at: www.ucentralasia.org/cafdp.asp For queries, send email to facultydev@ucentralasia.org 2. VISITING SCHOLARS AND RESEARCH FELLOWS PROGRAM, TIAN SHAN POLICY CENTER, AUCA, BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN. The American University of Central Asia’s Tian Shan Policy Center (TSPC) is pleased to invite interested scholars to conduct research in Kyrgyzstan. The Tian Shan Policy Center (TSPC) is an innovative nonprofit, public interest center focused on research, analysis, and implementation of appropriate and effective public policy in the nations and communities of Central Asia. As a policy think tank established by the American University of Central Asia, TSPC draws on the diverse expertise of its faculty and partners to carry-out research programs and projects in collaboration with international institutions, government agencies, and nongovernmental organizations. American University of Central Asia is situated in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan is a small country of strategic importance to American, European, and Russian interests. It’s majestic mountain ranges and unique culture enrich its diverse communities, many with historic ties to the ancient Silk Road trading route. As the only democracy in Central Asia, scholars find this a key area in which to conduct research on the region and as a means for extending their networks. Advantages and opportunities: • Ideal surroundings: work and conduct research at one of the leading universities in Central Asia, internationally recognized as a university based on the American liberal arts tradition of free and critical inquiry. • Networking: use our networking capacities to establish contacts with local research institutions, universities, local scholars, non-governmental organizations and governmental agencies in Kyrgyzstan. • Good working conditions: the TSPC will provide access to Internet, computers, printing, copying, faxing, and the university library resources. • Opportunity to share research: present research findings at the AUCA among faculty and students, and receive feedback from professionals. • Opportunity to collaborate on projects and trainings with TSPC: depending on expertise, researchers have an opportunity to partner on policy-relevant research and training programs. • Logistical support: the TSPC staff will help with finding a Research Assistant, if needed, arranging Kyrgyz visa, finding accommodation in Bishkek and arranging airport pick-up/drop. Research areas: The TSPC specializes in the critical fields of strategic development policy, human rights, and sustainable environment programs, and through its efforts strives to strengthen good governance as the bedrock for efforts
- 3. to better the lives of the peoples of our emerging countries. The TSPC encourages interested scholars to conduct research in the following topics: • Human Rights and Rule of Law • Environment and Climate Change • Governance and Development • Migration and Social Protection Interested scholars should be: • PhD students, post-doctoral fellows, or research fellows affiliated to an educational or research institution willing to conduct field research in Kyrgyzstan within their own programs; • Leading or participating in a research project or program related to one of the research interests of the TSPC (See TSPC website: www.auca.kg/en/tspc); • Willing to participate in research in collaboration with TSPC staff and/or in training seminars with faculty and students, and/or submit a research paper to the TSPC for publication after completing research at the Center Period: The duration of affiliation may vary from few weeks to one year. The TSPC can host up to 3 fellows at a time. How to apply: Please send a letter of interest and your latest CV to: Dr. Ainura Asamidinova, Program Manager Tian Shan Policy Center American University of Central Asia 205 Abdumomunov Street , Bishkek , Kyrgyzstan , 720040 • Or apply by e-mail: asamidinova_a@mail.auca.kg • Applications can be sent any time of the year, no deadline for application is specified. • Please note that your application will be considered by the TSPC within 1-2 weeks. For further information • If you are interested in finding out more information about the TSPC, please refer to our website www.aucakg/en/tspc/ • If you would like to find out more about American University of Central Asia, please refer to www.auca.kg • For further inquires or information on your application status, please contact Dr. Ainura Asamidinova at asamidinova_a@mail.auca.kg The TSPC provides the following logistical support • assistance in finding a Research Assistant • assistance in arranging visas • support in finding accommodation in Bishkek • support in arranging airport pick-up. Financial support Unfortunately, the TSPC does not have the capacity to cover travel, accommodation, health insurance or any other related expenses. However, if the candidate’s research is aligned with a funded project at TSPC, there may be potential for further discussion of modest financial support or a stipend. This will need to be negotiated with TSPC managing directors on a case-by-case basis. 3. МЕДИЯ ЛАГЕР, 17-30 АВГУСТА, АМЕРИКАНСКИЙ УНИВЕРСИТЕТ ЦЕНТРАЛЬНОЙ АЗИИ, БИШКЕК, КЫРГЫЗСТАН. ПОСЛЕДНИЙ СРОК ПОДАЧИ ЗАЯВОК: 25 ИЮЛЯ, 2012 Г. Американский университет Центральной Азии впервые организует медиа-лагерь для обсуждения вопросов формирования имиджа государства и нации в СМИ. Опытные тренеры расскажут, как помочь правильно сформировать образ нации через медиа, как избежать стереотипного мышления, и как гражданская журналистика может помочь в освещении вопросов национальности, нации и государства.
- 4. Медиа-лагерь даст не только практические навыки медиа-производства, но и повысит экспертный потенциал участников в области отношений между Российской Федерацией и Центральной Азией. 50 участников из Российской Федерации и Центральной Азии соберутся вместе на первый евразийский медиа-лагерь <<Развитие диалога между молодыми лидерами Российской Федерации и Центральной Азии>>, который пройдет в Кыргызстане с 17 по 30 августа 2012 года. Участники проведут 2 дня в столице Кыргызстана городе Бишкек и 10 дней на берегу озера Иссык-Куль. Даты проведения: 17 - 30 августа 2012 г. Место проведения: Пансионат <<Три Короны>>, Иссык-Куль, Кыргызстан Рабочий язык: Русский Оплата: Все расходы, связанные с участием в данном семинаре (транспортные расходы, проживание и питание), оплачиваются организаторами на весь период программы (17-30 августа 2012). Последний срок подачи заявок: 25 июля, 2012 Информация о конкурсе: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B_uIeLLB8rR9OVFSWU5GcnFmSU0 Форма заявки: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B_uIeLLB8rR9ZlZ4aGFFekR1WVE ************************************************** VACANCIES / ВАКАНСИИ: ************************************************** 1. VACANCY: FLEX RECRUITING ASSISTANT, AMERICAN COUNCILS FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION KYRGYZSTAN (ACCELS), BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN. DEADLINE: JULY 7, 2012 American Councils is seeking a Recruiting Assistant (RA) for the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Program. The RA will be contracted for a four-month period from September 1 until late December 2012 and will be paired with an American FLEX Recruiter. The recruiting team will travel extensively around the Kyrgyz Republic recruiting for the FLEX program. Scope of responsibilities: • Coordinate recruitment activities to assure the timely and proper conduct of the competition; • Secure advertising and testing location; • Conduct testing; • Organize and participate in meetings with candidates and their parents; • Conduct interviews with finalist candidates; • Complete all reporting on finances and recruitment activities. Qualifications & requirements: • Alumnus/a of the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Program; • Strong organizational and time-management skills and ability to adhere to strict deadlines; • Experience in writing reports and managing a budget; • Availability to attend a training conference from approximately August 21-25; • Ability and desire to travel throughout Kyrgyzstan, extensively and sometimes under difficult conditions; • Exceptional knowledge of English, fluency in Russian and/or Kyrgyz; • Citizen of the Kyrgyz Republic. To apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to Irina Zaplatina, FLEX Program Specialist, irina@americancouncils.kg and CC: Cale Wagner, Country Director in the Kyrgyz Republic, by email: director1@americancouncils.kg with the subject line “FLEX Recruiting Assistant”. Deadline for submission of materials is 5 p.m. Friday, July 7, 2012. Application materials can also be delivered in person to the American Councils office at 98/1 Tynystanov Street, Bishkek. tel: (312) 66-48-38. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. About American Councils: American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS, an international not-for-profit organization, believes in the fundamental role of education in fostering positive change for individuals, institutions and
- 5. societies. Building upon over three decades of regional expertise and development experience, American Councils advances education and research worldwide through international programs that provide the global perspective essential for academic and professional excellence. In collaboration with partners around the world, our dedicated team of professionals designs and implements innovative and effective programs responsive to the cultures and needs of the international communities in which we work. Founded in 1974 as an association for area and language professionals, American Councils has focused its expertise on academic exchange, professional training, distance learning, curriculum and test development, delivery of technical assistance, research, evaluation, and institution building. 2. FINANCE AND GRANTS MANAGER, INTERNEWS NETWORK, BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN. DEADLINE: JULY 6, 2012 The Representative Office of Internews Network in Kyrgyzstan has been working with media community development field by providing training to journalists, editors and media managers, supporting regulatory reform of media law and policy, providing technical support to radio and TV broadcasters, and producing programming for local audiences since 1995. Internews Network in Kyrgyzstan is currently seeking a Finance and Grants Manager position. The Finance and Grants Manager will be responsible for identifying, coordinating, and monitoring grants and financial management of the office. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Finance responsibilities: • Review annual budgets and track expenditures against budgetary line items; • Review project invoices for accuracy and allocate expenditures according to accounting systems; • Approve payment of monthly expenditures within signature authority guidelines; • Prepare and update finance track on a daily basis and submit month-end reports to HQ according to financial procedures; • Review and reconcile monthly expenditures of the bank accounts; • Prepare and submit financial reports; • Liaise with Finance/Business Managers in HQ regarding budget realignments, specific budget issues, and status of wire transfers; • Develop procurement solicitations and recommendations for potential providers of needed goods and services in accordance with USAID rules and regulations; • Maintain liability, workman’s compensations, and other insurance policies on behalf of the office; • Track sick and vacation leave for the program staff on a monthly basis. • Grants responsibilities: • Assist grantees with proposal budgets, as needed; • Manage review process of grantee budgets; • Monitor grantee spending and reporting; • Implement spot checking of grantees; • Ensure consistent, coherent, clear support to grantees; • Submit reports on grants progress to Country Director on a monthly basis; • Communicate challenges to Country Director to ensure effective program implementation. Minimum Requirements: • Advanced degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, International Administration, International Business, Management, Public Administration or a related field; • Minimum 5 years experience working in or with the NGO sector, especially in finance and grants management; • Relevant experience working in or with the Kyrgyz civil society sector; • Experience with USAID rules and regulations strongly preferred; • Experience with QuickBooks, 1C Accounting or other accounting software strongly preferred; • Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative team approach; • Excellent communication and organizational skills; • Fluency in English and Russian and/or Kyrgyz; Please submit CV, cover letter and 2 Reference letters in English on job@internews.kg due by Friday, 6 July 2012. 3. NATIONAL PROGRAMME OFFICER, UNITED NATIONS WOMEN (UN WOMEN), BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN. DEADLINE: 13 JULY 2012 Background Grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, UN Women works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of
- 6. equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women's rights at the center of all its efforts, the UN Women will lead and coordinate United Nations System efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It will provide strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States' priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors. Under the overall supervision of the UN Women Representative to Kyrgyzstan, the National Programme Officer (NPO) manages and coordinates all aspects of the Country Office (CO) programme as delegated. The main role is to manage the country programme including continued monitoring of implementation. The NPO leads the programme team in strategic planning and identifies new programme areas while ensuring consistency with UNDAF priorities and creative responses to emerging challenges and opportunities. The National Programme Officer supervises and leads programme support staff and coordinates activities of the projects staff. She/he works in close collaboration with the operations team, with UN Women/HQ staff, and Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UN Women programme implementation. Duties and Responsibilities Summary of Key Functions: • Ensuring the strategic direction of UN Women programme; • Management of the CO programme and supervision of the Programme team; • Strategic partnerships and support to resource mobilization; • Provision of top quality policy advice services to the Government and facilitation of knowledge building and management. As a member of the CO management team, ensures the strategic direction of UN WOMEN programme focusing on achievement of the following results: • Identification of strategic programme areas of cooperation; • CO business processes mapping and establishment of internal Standard Operating Procedures in Results Management, control of the workflows in the Programme Unit; • Provide strategic advice to the Country Representative regarding national level integration of UN Women programme into socio economic development process through monitoring policy changes and preparing situational analysis reports that serve as the basis for the programme formulation of UN Women in the country; • Be acquainted with UN Women Strategic Plan (SP) and follow up its application through the implementation of related projects and programmes; • Provide support to the Country Representative in the decentralization process; • Take part in country level CCA/UNDAF processes and similar exercises related to the RC system ensuring that gender concerns are clearly reflected and mainstreamed in process. Prepares substantive inputs to CCA/UNDAF and other documents thoroughly analyzing and researching the political, social and economic situation in the region; • Act as officer in Charge in the absence of the Country Representative, providing overall management of the Country Office and programme including day to day supervision of project offices throughout the country, as well as, representational functions; • During the absence of the Country Representative, as an Officer in Charge he/she is delegated the authority to sign on documents specifically assigned. Likewise, he/she will be responsible for the overall management of the Office. Ensures effective management of the CO programme and supervision of the Programme team focusing on quality control of the full cycle of programming from formulation to implementation achieving the following results: • Constant monitoring and analysis of the programme environment, timely readjustment of programme; • Follow up on audit recommendations. All exceptions are timely reported; • Design and formulation of CO programme within the area of responsibility, translating UN Women priorities into local interventions. Coordination of programme implementation with the executing agencies; • Supervise the overall Management of the portfolio of on-going projects in the country through technical monitoring and administrative and financial supervision; • Prepare analytical and regular progress reports on UN Women´s program experiences to donors, UN Women NY, and the RC system; • Designing/implementing required research for formulating appropriate interventions, preparing TOR, identifying consultants, and giving them appropriate guidance for project identification, formulation, monitoring, and evaluation missions; • Ensure the proper application of a monitoring system to track progress on program results and indicators.
- 7. • Supervise the application of UN Women Evaluation Policy at country level. Establishes and maintains strategic partnerships and supports the resource mobilization in cooperation with the Management Support and Business Development Team focusing on achievement of the following results: • Implementation of the CO partnerships and resources mobilization strategies to achieve programme outcomes. • Creation and coordination of partnerships with the UN Agencies, government institutions, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil society etc. • Determination of programmatic areas of cooperation, based on strategic goals of UN Women, country needs and donors’ priorities; • Analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for cost-sharing; • Review and appraise proposals submitted, to ensure that they meet UN Women´s strategic plan requirements and provide capacity building support to counterparts in projects formulation; • Follow up in resource on mobilization activities for fund raising for new projects in coordination with the Country Representative; • Contribute to program/project appraisal and evaluation according to results-based management requirements; • Liaise with UN Women Project Offices and executing agencies on the management of UN Women projects. Ensures provision of top quality advisory services and facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results: • Identification of sources of information related to policy-driven issues. Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country policy goals; • Support the establishment of advocacy networks at national level and linked to international networks. Relevant, high-impact advocacy campaigns are implemented with key partners; • Organization of trainings for the operations/ projects staff on programme; • Establish and maintain consultation with governments implementing agencies, womens organization and multi/bilateral donors; • Formulation of quality project proposals in strategic area for UN Women´s intervention, setting models for achieving aspired results according to clear monitoring and evaluation systems. Competencies Corporate Competencies: • Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards; • Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN Women; • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability. Functional Competences: Knowledge Management and Learning • Promotes knowledge management in UN Women and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example; • Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills; • Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects, mobilize resources. Development and Operational Effectiveness • Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting; • Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects, mobilize resources; • Ability to formulate and manage budgets, manage contributions and investments, manage transactions, conduct financial analysis, reporting and cost-recovery; • Ability to implement new systems and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change. Management and Leadership • Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback; • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude; • Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills;
- 8. • Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities; • Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office; • Ability to advocate and provide policy advice; • Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills; • Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills; • Builds strong relationships with partners and external actors; • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude; • Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills; • Focuses on impact and result for the partners and responds positively to feedback; • Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities. Skills • Professionalism: Knowledge of organizations rules and regulations as they pertain to the incumbent´s area of responsibility; • Teamwork – Good interpersonal skills; ability in multi- cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; • Communication- Ability to speak and write clearly and effectively; • Planning and Organizing – Uses time efficiently. Ability to prioritize assignments and allocate appropriate time for completing work . Strictly observes deadlines . Work well under pressure. Ability to handle a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; • Programme management: Strong skills in the use of programmatic tools to plan, monitor and evaluate programmes and projects; • Commitment to Continuous Learning- Initiative and willingness to learn new skills; • Technological Awareness – Possesses excellent computer skills to facilitate daily work; • Trust: Reputation for dealing honestly and openly with staff. Respected by peers , partners and staff; • Professionalism: Knowledge of organizations rules and regulations as they pertain to the incumbent´s area of responsibility. Required Skills and Experience Education: Masters Degree in Economics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences or related field. Experience: • 5 years relevant experience at the national or international level in development projects providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects and establishing inter-relationships among international organization and national governments specifically in the field of gender and human rights of women; • Prior experience in the UN System will be an asset. Language Requirements: • Fluency in English and Russian, Kyrgyz will be an asset. In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment. All online applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from http://www.unwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P_11_form_UNwomen.doc Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment. 4. OPERATIONS MANAGER, UNITED NATIONS WOMEN (UN WOMEN), BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN. DEADLINE: 6 JULY 2012 Background UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian
- 9. action and peace and security. Placing women's rights at the centre of all its efforts, the UN Women will lead and coordinate United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It will provide strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States' priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors. Under the guidance of the UN Women Representative to Kyrgyzstan, the Operations Manager acts as an advisor to Senior Management on all aspects of Country Office (CO) management and operations. This includes strategic financial and human resources management, efficient procurement and logistical services, ICT and common services consistent with UN/UN Women rules and regulations. The main role is to lead operations, ensuring smooth functioning of the CO/programmes/ projects operations, consistent service delivery and constant evaluation and readjustment of operations to take into account changes in the operating environment as and when needed. The Operations Manager leads and guides the CO Operations Team and fosters collaboration within the team, with programme staff and with other UN Agencies with a client-oriented approach. The Operations Manager works in close collaboration with programme and project teams in the CO and EECA SRO, operations staff in other UN Agencies, UN Women HQs staff and Government officials to successfully deliver operations services. Duties and Responsibilities Summary of Key Functions: • Ensuring strategic direction of operations • Financial resources management and supervision of the Finance team • Human resources management and supervision of the HR team • Efficient procurement and logistical services and supervision of the Procurement team • Information and communication management and supervision of ICT team • Common services organization and management, establishment of partnerships with other UN Agencies • Focal Point for security issues. As a member of the CO management team, ensures the strategic direction of operations focusing on achievement of the following results: • Full compliance of operations with UN/UN Women rules, regulations and policies, implementation of corporate operational strategies, establishment of management targets (BSC) and monitoring of achievement of results. • Establishment of collaborative arrangements with potential partners, a Client Relationship Management System for resource mobilization purposes and appropriate operational partnership arrangements. • CO business processes mapping and establishment of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in Finance, Human Resources Management, Procurement, Logistical and ICT services. • Constant monitoring and analysis of the operating environment, timely readjustment of operations, advice on legal considerations and risk assessment. • Knowledge building and sharing with regards to management and operations in the CO, organization of operations staff training, synthesis of lessons learnt/best practices, and sound contribution to UN knowledge networks and communities of practice. Ensures effective and accurate financial resources management and supervision of the Finance team focusing on achievement of the following results: • Proper planning, expenditure tracking and audit of financial resources, including extra-budgetary income in accordance with UN Women rules and regulations. • Performance of Manager Level 1 role in Atlas for voucher and treasury transaction approval. • Organization and oversight of CO cash management processes, including liquidity management, recommendation of imprest level, risk assessment, timely accounting and reconciliation of all transactions, security for cash assets on site. • Monitoring of financial exception reports for unusual activities, transactions and investigation of anomalies or unusual transactions. Provision of information to supervisors and other UN Women staff at HQ of the results of the investigation when satisfactory answers are not obtained. Ensures strategic human resources management and supervision of the HR team focusing on achievement of the following results: • CO compliance with corporate human resources policies and strategies. • Optimal staffing of the office and projects. • Oversight of recruitment processes in accordance with UN Women rules and regulations, appropriate use of different contractual modalities, contracts management.
- 10. • Establishment and maintenance of the proper performance management and staff development systems. Implementation of the Universal Access strategy on learning ensuring access of the staff to role appropriate learning activities. Ensures provision of efficient procurement and logistical services and supervision of the Procurement team focusing on achievement of the following results: • CO compliance with corporate rules and regulations in the field and elaboration of the CO procurement strategies including sourcing strategy, supplier selection and evaluation, quality management, customer relationship management, e-procurement promotion and introduction, performance measurement. • Elaboration of the CO contract strategy including tendering processes and evaluation, managing the contract and contractor, legal implications. Oversight of procurement processes and logistical services in accordance with UN Women rules and regulations, OM acting as Manager Level 1 in Atlas for Purchase orders approvals. • Proper management of UN Women assets, facilities and logistical services. Ensures forward-looking information and communication management and supervision of ICT team focusing on achievement of the following results: • Use of Atlas functionality for improved business results and improved client services. • Identification of opportunities and ways of converting business processes into web-based systems to address the issues of efficiency and full accountability. • Maintenance of a secure, reliable infrastructure environment for ICT and adequate planning for disasters and recoveries. • Identification and promotion of different systems and applications for optimal content management, knowledge sharing, information provision and learning including e-registry, web-based office management system, etc. Ensures proper common services organization and management, establishment of partnerships with other UN Agencies focusing on achievement of the following results: • Ensure integrated activities on common services and implementation of the UN reform. Serving as a focal point for Security Issues focusing on achievement of the following results: • Acts as security focal point or back up security focal point. • Familiarizes with local UN/UNDP security plans. • Supports senior management in meeting MOSS compliance requirements. • Liaises with HQ-based Security Adviser or his/her designated staff member on all security matters. • Ensures that personnel request appropriate security clearance for travel. • Ensures that CO personnel and UN Women visitors are briefed on security. Competencies/Corporate Competencies: • Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN's values and ethical standards. • Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN Women. • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability. • Treats all people fairly without favoritism. Functional Competencies: Knowledge Management and Learning • Promotes knowledge management in UN Women and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example. • Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills. Development and Operational Effectiveness • Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting. • Ability to lead formulation and monitoring of management projects. • Solid knowledge in financial resources and human resources management, contract, asset and procurement, information and communication technology, general administration. • Ability to lead business processes re-engineering, implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change. Management and Leadership
- 11. • Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback. • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude. • Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills. • Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities. • Leads teams effectively and shows mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills. • Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills. Required Skills and Experience Education: • Master's Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics or related field. Experience: At least 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services and/or managing staff and operational systems and establishing inter-relationships among international organization and national governments. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems. Language Requirements: • Fluency in English and Russian. In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment. All online applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from http://www.unwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P_11_form_UNwomen.doc Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment. 5. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, UNITED NATIONS WOMEN (UN WOMEN), BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN. DEADLINE: 9 JULY 2012 Background Grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, UN Women will work for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women’s rights at the centre of all its efforts, UN Women will lead and coordinate United Nations System efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It will provide strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States’ priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors. The Administrative Assistant reports to the UN Women Representative for Kyrgyzstan for supervision and general direction and is responsible for performing a variety of administrative tasks to ensure the efficient and expeditious execution of operations and services in the UN Women Country Office in Kyrgyzstan. Duties and Responsibilities Summary of Key Functions: • Implementation of operational strategies • Support to effective and efficient functioning of the operations unit • Support to administrative and logistical services • Support to office maintenance and assets management • Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing Ensures implementation of operational strategies, focusing on achievement of the following results:
- 12. • Full compliance of administrative activities with UN Women/UNDP rules, regulations, policies and strategies. • Provision of inputs to the CO administrative business processes mapping and implementation of the internal standard operating procedures (SOPs). • Provision of inputs to preparation of administrative team results-oriented workplans. Ensures effective and efficient functioning of the operations unit, focusing on achievement of the following results: • Contacts with visitors and staff, arrangement of appointments and meetings, acting as an interpreter when required and/or taking minutes. • Compilation and preparation of briefing and presentation materials, speeches, background information and documentation for meetings and missions. • Translation of simple correspondences, when needed. Ensures effective administrative and logistical support, focusing on achievement of the following results: • Organization of shipments, customs clearance arrangements, preparation of documents for UN Women shipments (received/sent), Preparation of all necessary documentation, implementation of follow-up actions. • Performance of a Buyer role in Atlas and preparation of POs for travel activities. • Support to organization of procurement processes including preparation of RFQs, ITBs or RFPs documents, receipt of quotations, bids or proposals, their preliminary evaluation. Preparation of POs. • Arrangements of travel and hotel reservations, preparation of travel authorizations, processing requests for visas, identity cards and other documents. • Administrative support to conferences, workshops, retreats. • Collection of information for DSA, travel agencies and other administrative surveys, support to organization of common services. • Arrangement of vehicle transportation, regular vehicle maintenance and insurance. • Checking and recording of vehicle daily log and gas consumption, update and maintenance of vehicle history report. • Custodian for management of office stationery supplies including maintenance of stock list of stationery, distribution of stationery as required by staff and keeping a log of distribution. • Maintenance of the filing system ensuring safekeeping of confidential materials. • Extraction of data from various sources. • Research and retrieval of statistical data from internal and external sources; preparation of statistical charts, tables and reports. • Follow up on deadlines, commitments made, actions taken and coordination of collection and submission of the reports to head of unit. • Assistance in the preparation of budget, provision of information for audit. Provides support to office maintenance and assets management, focusing on achievement of the following results: • Maintenance of records on assets management, preparation of reports. • Maintenance of files and records relevant to office maintenance. • Provision of support to maintenance of common premises and common services. Support knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the country office, focusing on achievement of the following results: • Participation in the training for the operations/projects staff on administration. • Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice. • The key results have an impact on the efficiency of the unit. Accurate presentation of information strengthens the capacity of the office and promotes the image of UN/UN Women as an effective contributor to the development of the country. Competencies Core Values / Guiding Principles: • Integrity: Demonstrating consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct. • Cultural Sensitivity/Valuing diversity: Demonstrating an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrating an international outlook, appreciating differences in values and learning from cultural diversity. Core Competencies:
- 13. • Ethics and Values: Promoting Ethics and Integrity / Creating Organizational Precedents. • Organizational Awareness: Building support and political acumen. • Developing and Empowering People / Coaching and Mentoring: Building staff competence, creating an environment of creativity and innovation. • Working in Teams: Building and promoting effective teams. • Communicating Information and Ideas: Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication. • Self-management and Emotional intelligence: Creating an emotionally intelligent organization. • Conflict Management / Negotiating and Resolving Disagreements: Leveraging conflict in the interests of the organization & setting standards. • Knowledge Sharing / Continuous Learning: Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning. • Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making: Fair and transparent decision making; calculated risk- taking. Functional Competencies: • Ability to perform a variety of standard specialized and non-specialized tasks and work processes that are fully documented, researched, recorded and reported. • Ability to review a variety of data, identify and adjust discrepancies, identify and resolve operational problems. • Ability to perform work of confidential nature and handle a large volume of work. • Good knowledge of administrative rules and regulations. • Strong IT skills, knowledge of Atlas desirable. • Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new systems. • Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback. • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude. • Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure. Required Skills and Experience Education: Secondary education. Certification in administration desirable. Experience: • A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in administration or programme support service. • Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) as well as web based management systems. Language Requirements: • Fluency in English, Russian. In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment. All online applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from http://www.unwomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/P_11_form_UNwomen.doc Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment. ******************************************** END OF THE 408th LISTSERV ISSUE *********************************************