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Strategic Planning Department Assistant (Re-Anouncement) Strategic Planning Department assistant (re-anouncement) Published: 19.10.2020 09:47:49 Good Neighbors International in 30.10.2020 23:59:59 The deadline for Deadline: Kyrgyz Republic applications has expired Salary: According to the interview results Address Work experience: 1-2 years бул. Молодой Гвардии 2/1 Location: Bishkek Phone Type of involvement: full time +996550411655 Schedule: from 08:30 till 17:30 Web www.goodneighbors.kg Information Common information Branch of Good Neighbors International (GNI) in the Kyrgyz Republic / филиал «Гуд Нейборс Интернешнл в Кыргызской Республике» Good Neighbors is an international humanitarian development NGO founded in Korea in 1991 to make the world a place without hunger, where people live together in harmony. Good Neighbors has attained General consultative status with United Nations Economic and Social council (UN ECOSOC) in 1996. Currently Good Neighbors is working in 192 communities in 40 countries with our focus on inclusive community development approach and child protection. Branch of Good Neighbors International (GNI) works in Kyrgyzstan starting from 2014 in four different regions: Chuy region, Sokuluk district, Nijne-Chuisk local government; Osh region, Osh city, MTU Zhapalak; Jalal-Abad region, Toktogul district, Bel- Aldy local government; Issyk Kul region, Ton district, B.Mambetov local government Good Neighbors International in Kyrgyz Republic is announcing the position of an assistant Strategy Planning Department Qualification requirements Necessary Knowledge Basic knowledge and understanding of Performance Cycle Management (PCM), Results-Based Management (RBM), Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) methods and tools; Advanced English, Russian and Kyrgyz language skills (written and oral) Computer literacy (MS Office applications, Google products) Necessary educational background (related major) Bachelor degree, preferably in Economics, Development Studies, International Relations, Social Sciences or another relevant field Required work experience Working experience in national or international NGO, Government (preferential) At least 1 year professional experience in a position requiring systematic and analytical work Duties Involves in data collection, analyzing and processing; Monitors project activities and progress towards achieving the project outputs; Evaluates and reports overall progress on achievement of results; Conducts research and analyses of operational effectiveness, processes, stakeholders, etc.; Participates in the project design and proposal writing; Assists with the creation of the Plans of Action (POA) and schedules for the project and its components; Participates in business trips to the project sites (rural areas across Kyrgyzstan). Performs other duties and tasks as requested by the management; Conditions Application Process Only Good Neighbors International application form shall be considered for the short-list, additional CVs and recommendation letters are welcomed. To download GNKR application form please get it here: https://yadi.sk/i/fv7SSsJMs3YGC and submit through clicking the button «Подать на вакансию» below. • Interested applicants must submit their applications in English by e-mail with the subject line, “Strategic Planning Department Assistant” to: [email protected] About company Good Neighbors International - один из самых крупных благотворительных фондов Республики Корея, который был основан в 1991 году. На данный момент ведет активную деятельность в 38 странах мира, реализовывая более 200 проектов в сферах образования, здравоохранения, защиты детских прав, воды и санитарии и доходоприносящих проектов..
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