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I. 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
amaaty@irex.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.




II. INTERNSHIP- IREX Global Connections & Exchange-Uzbekistan Program, 
Wash. DC

Title: Intern
Division: Partnerships and Training Division (PTD)
Location: Washington, DC
Reports to: 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 an Intern to provide administrative and programmatic support 
for the
Global Connections and Exchange- Uzbekistan program based in the 
Washington, DC
office. Global Connections consists of a network of 40 schools that are 
involved
in a variety of online activities as well as trainings for students and
teachers. The program also involves US schools on collaborative projects 
with
the Uzbekistani schools. The position is to start in August.

Job Description:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  - Assisting with compiling program news stories from overseas staff
  - Assisting with compiling program statistics and reports
  - Updating and formatting program materials
  - Assisting with US school recruitment and maintenance
  - Maintaining correspondence with overseas staff as necessary

Qualifications:

The Intern must be well organized, able to work independently, skilled at
handling multiple tasks, and able to adhere to deadlines.

Other qualifications:

  - Knowledge of Russian preferred
  - Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
  - Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  - Demonstrated interest in international issues and/or education

IREX is seeking an Intern available to work approximately 24 - 30 hours per
week, though the schedule is flexible. This position will be paid, but 
is not
eligible for employee benefits.

E-mail cover letter and resume, to resumes@irex.org or by fax to 
(202)628-8189.
Please include IREX/PTD/CM in the subject line.

Equal Opportunity Employer



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