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Fri, 3 Feb 1995 09:14:14 -0800 (PST)
Sender: Tony Byrne - IREX <tbyrne@info.irex.org>
Subject: IREX Internet Fellowship in Kyrgyzstan
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IREX Internet Fellowship in Kyrgyzstan
The International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX) is pleased
to announce a professional fellowship opportunity to expand computer
network access among scholars and non-commercial civic groups in
Kyrgyzstan. This is a year-long, full-time placement for an American
networking specialist with a strong regional background. The Internet
Fellow will work out of the IREX/Bishkek office.
IREX was established in 1968 to promote scholarly cooperation with
Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet region. IREX programs
deliver a broad range of services to scholars, professionals, and
policy-makers from the U.S. and an array of partner countries.
Internet Fellowship Responsiblities:
* To recruit and train local networking trainers.
* To promote the use of computer networks among non-commercial
civic groups, schools, libraries, and individual institutes in
Kyrgyzstan, with special attention to humanities and social
science communities.
* To create, manage, and promote "public access" electronic mail
stations.
* To help users gain network access within their own institutions and
departments, providing limited equipment support.
* To cooperate with local and international organizations in
the establishment Internet host sites and full Internet
connectivity in Kyrgyzstan.
* To provide regular assessments of network use and access among non-
commercial groups and institutions in the region.
Requirements:
* Broad computer skills, including training experience and strong
Internet background.
* Professional-level Russian language ability. Knowledge of Kyrgyz
or other Turkic language desirable.
* Some NIS living and/or working experience.
* A high level of initiative and mature judgement. Proven
managerial/organizational talent and ability to work with diverse
constituencies are essential.
* An 11-12 month commitment.
Fellowship terms:
IREX will arrange round-trip travel to Bishkek from the United States
and a mid-year trip home, as well as project-related in-country travel
and related expenses.
The Internet Fellow will be provided with medical evacuation insurance
and a monthly living expense stipend of $700. In addition, IREX will
offer a monthly honorarium of $200, payable at the conclusion of the
agreed term. The Fellow may be elegible for student loan deferrments.
Application:
To apply, send a letter, resume, references, and *brief* writing sample
to IREX by February 28, 1995. Inquiries and applications should be
directed to <interfel@info.irex.org>, or faxed to:
Tony Byrne or Bill Fick / Olga Galkina
Senior Program Officer Program Officers
IREX/Washington IREX/Moscow
Fax: + 202-628-8189 Fax: + 7-095-202-44-49
This program is funded by the US Agency for International Development
through The Eurasia Foundation, and the Carnegie Corporation of New
York.
IREX is presently exploring the possibility of similar Fellowships for
other regions of the NIS. Potential candidates for such slots may send
a resume and preliminary letter of interest.
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