Representative Office of HELVETAS Intercooperation GmbH in the Kyrgyz Republic is seeking a short-term national expert for outlining laws regulating operations of sustainable tourism and hospitality businesses in Kyrgyzstan. The specific areas of focus shall be: (1) identification of laws; and (2) guidance on implementing them. Period of Performance The Consultant is expected to work during the period June 15, 2022 – July 20, 2022 with the maximum 25 working days. The exact period(s) of performance under the contract will be agreed with selected candidate. Qualification Requirements - Background in Law, Legal Compliance and/or relevant fields; - Min. 4 years of professional experience in legal compliance; - Experience in working with tourism public and private sector; - Ability to write and successfully communicate in Kyrgyz and Russian. How to apply Interested candidates should send their technical and financial proposals to kyrgyzstan@helvetas.org with a copy to Nargiza.kudaiberdieva@helvetas.org by June 3, 2022. The email subject should say: Policy Expert_GreenTour Project Only the shortlisted candidates will be notified by the project. Download ToR
The German brand Folk Days & Wildling Shoes presented a new summer collection made from taar fabric brought to Germany from Kyrgyzstan. The fabric was made on special order by artisans from Chon-Alai and Batken region. The order for the supply of organic cotton material was received back in 2021 by the local souvenir shop Nomad Store. To fulfill the order, BioFarmer company from the Jalal-Abad region and artisans of the Business Women of Alay PU from Chon-Alay were involved. In addition, in order to purchase the most suitable equipment, a trip was organized to Margilan, Uzbekistan, and a number of negotiations and consultations were held with specialists and entrepreneurs from Portugal and Germany. “Our task was to prepare the fabric. We sent test fabrics several times with different natural colors. As a result, the customer settled on the color "Turmeric" (yellow). Artisans from Chon-Alai began to weave dyed yarn, and due to the large volume of the order, we also involved artisans from Batken region. Significant support in the implementation of the task was provided by the Swiss Bai Alai programme implemented by Helvetas Kyrgyzstan,” said Nasyikat Ismailova, Representative of Nomad Store. You can get acquainted with the summer collection of Folk Days & Wildling Shoes, as well as purchase accessories and shoes from natural products made in Kyrgyzstan, on the website https://folkdays.com.
An international tourism exhibition "Travel Show Budapest 2022 started on March 3, 2022 in Budapest, Hungary. Over the past four decades, this international exhibition remains one of the leading tourist fairs not only in Hungary but also throughout the European Union. The exhibition is attended by a delegation from Kyrgyzstan, consisting of representatives of the Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Culture, Information and Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic (hereinafter: Department of Tourism), tour operators with Travelife Partner certification, as well as Helvetas team members. The participation of a delegation from Kyrgyzstan was made possible thanks to the project of the European Union’s SWITCH-Asia Program "Greentour Kyrgyzstan", implemented by Helvetas in partnership with CATO, CATO and ECEAT, as well as the Organization of Turkic States in Budapest, which kindly provided a booth and logistical support. Participation in this event will allow the Kyrgyz Republic to demonstrate its tourism potential to partners from Europe and other continents, as well as to establish new business relationships, promote various tourism destinations, establish contacts, and share experiences and best practices. On the first day of the event the delegation held a series of business meetings and negotiations. Thus, during a meeting with representatives of the Association of Hungarian tour operators an agreement was reached to sign a memorandum of cooperation. It is worth noting that the stand of Kyrgyzstan was visited by officials, including the Ambassadors of Kazakhstan and Greece, the Deputy Minister of Tourism of Egypt and others. The exhibition "Travel Show Budapest 2022" will last until March 6, 2022, on the last day of the exhibition Kyrgyz delegation is expected to represent the country at the main stage of the event.
ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION Assignment Title: Provision of market research services for the products of the brand "With love By Alay" to find sustainable buyers Location: Moscow city, Russia Assignment periods: February 21 to April 21, 2022 Objects: Provision of market research services for “with love By Alay" products to find potential and sustainable buyers in Moscow. General tasks 1. Provide a descriptive report on the results for each task no later than April 21, 2022. Expected results: The main result of the task is to find and negotiate collaboration with potential, long-term, wholesale buyers for the products of the brand “with love By Alay" products. Application Procedure Candidates should send the following documents to the following e-mail: Begaiym.Mamatova@helvetas.org and Takhmina.Alikbaeva@helvetas.org no later than February 16, 2022. List of application documents · Certificate of registration of a legal entity or an individual entrepreneur; · Letter of interest describing the experience of conducting similar tasks; · CV of the main performers indicating their experience in performing similar tasks; · Action plan, implementation timeline, including detailed budget. Basic requirements for a potential consultant or potential organization: - Educational and practical experience in conducting market research for commercial organizations and entrepreneurs in the field of handicraft; - Experience of at least 3 years in this field; - Work experience with local non-governmental organizations, international organizations (at least 3 years); - Registration of a legal entity; - Good knowledge of the target region (districts) and the local population.
Assignment Title: Providing services of media-companies to produce and broadcast innovative media products for women and youth (self)employment in rural areas Location(s): Osh, Alai, Chon Alai districts. Contract duration: February 20 to April 30, 2022. The main result of the assignments: Broadcasting the best practices and contributions of young people and women in family business and forming a positive role model of young people and women engaged in income-creation activities. Task: Develop strategy and plan for the production (2 productions - media products) and broadcasting of innovative, attractive and adapted for young people and women media products on (self)employment and employment of women and youth in rural areas, to increase income and (self)employment in rural areas. All formats are considered without any restrictions, but the content of the product should be attractive and should relate to the fact that women and young people are highly interested in (self) employment in rural areas, to increase family income. Increase public awareness of employment opportunities and (self)employment in income-creation activities for women and youth; Support young people and women in making decisions about employment opportunities and (self)employment in income-creation activities based on facts and analysis of the labor market and in-demand income-creation employment. Financial plan. Provide and explain the purpose of all expenses that will be used during this period for the development of media product. Obligatory to indicate financial contribution from your side. Requirements to potential supplier: Well established media company of the Kyrgyz Republic at least with 5 years of experience; High interest in the development and promotion of new media products; Willingness to fulfill the abovemnetioned tasks and highlight the media product before the completion of the II phase of the “Bai Alai" programme, in accordance with the goals of the project and the target audience; Willingness to cooperate with the beneficiaries of the program for the successful production of high-quality media products, but not limited to them; Provide monitoring of developed media products by public recognition (popularity with viewers, consumers, audience rating); Include innovation (infographics, comparative analysis), interactivity; Focus on the social significance of the media product, targeting women and youth. List of necessary documents for submission: Concept note of media product Budget, including own contribution Media companie’s portfolio with similar media products Copies of documents, legal proof of the candidate Application procedure: Interested parties are to send above stated documents to the following address no later than 15.00 February 04, 2022: Bermet.Rayimbekova@helvetas.org
The new branch of Helvetas in the Republic of Uzbekistan was officially registered on January 17, 2022. The relevant documents were submitted to Brieke Steenhof, a Project Manager of the Swiss funded Support VET Reforms Project at the office of international cooperation of the Ministry of Justice of Uzbekistan. The Support to VET Reforms Project is the first intervention in Uzbekistan, and hopefully there are many more to come. We congratulate the whole Helvetas Uzbekistan team with the official registration and launch and wish our colleagues all the best!
