The Tech4Society project has pages on social networks where we publish news about our project, tips on cybersecurity. These events will help increase cyber resilience in the activities of journalists, activists, and representatives of non-profit organizations.
Our technical assistance call center is available 24 hours. We respond to incidents related to data privacy, computer security and provide prompt assistance in case of cyber attacks. If you encounter one of these issues, you can call +996501551029, send a message to signal messenger, or email [email protected].
In order to raise awareness of cybersecurity in the civil sector, trainings are planned within the framework of the project. You can send an application in a free form to our mail (indicating the number of participants) and we will contact you.
Public Association “Internet Society Kyrgyz Chapter” was founded in April 2015 and institutionalized on July 7, 2017. NGO “ISOC Kyrgyz Chapter” is the result of fruitful cooperation between the European Chapter of the Internet Society and the local community of Kyrgyzstan. In 2021, with the financial support of the European Union, the implementation of the project “Promotion of Equal Economic Opportunities and Resilience of Youth” in the Kyrgyz Republic “Sanarip Insan” was launched.
The goal of the project is to provide knowledge of the work of the digital and green economy to young people and women living in rural regions of the republic. This project provides for holding information events to increase the level of digital literacy in cooperation with the media and social networks, adapting and developing educational and methodological materials with representatives of the education sector, as well as conducting joint initiatives with representatives of the digital economy and government agencies to train young people to work in digital platforms in the e-government, e-commerce and digital economy sectors.
Public Association “Kyrgyz Branch of the Internet Society ISOC” within the framework of the above project invites you to participate in the competition and asks for price proposals for the provision of translation services from English into Russian and Kyrgyz for written translation of texts according to the terms of reference (Appendix 3).
The bid in the attached format must be properly completed and sent with the mark: GSMA MISST Translation by e-mail to [email protected] by 18:00 on May 31, 2022.
Legal entities, individual entrepreneurs acting on the basis of a certificate or a relevant patent are allowed to participate in the tender.
The price offer for the entire scope of work must be submitted in national currency. The project involves 100% post-payment.
The set of tender documentation must include:
Questionnaire of the Participant in free form (Appendix 1);
Application for participation in the tender and commercial offer (Appendix 2);
Copies of original documents
For individual entrepreneurs / legal entities:
A copy of the Certificate of Registration in the Ministry of Justice, certified by the seal of the company;
Copy of the manager’s passport;
Resume of translators of the material
Commercial offer (price and terms of translation)
Other materials that contribute (according to the participant) to increase his rating.
Participant Evaluation Criteria
The competition committee evaluates and compares the proposals of the participants based on the data of the price offer (70%), the experience of providing written translations (10%), the timing of the translation (10%), as well as the qualification characteristics of the participant (10%).
Applications:
Appendix No. 1. Questionnaire of the Participant;
Appendix No. 2. Application;
Appendix No. 3. Terms of Reference;
To participate in the tender, you must:
Send documents according to the TOR to the email address [email protected] before 17:00 local time on April 7, 2022.
NGO “Internet Society Kyrgyz Chapter” implements the project “Community Internet Networks” (Community Networks), the purpose of which is to provide Internet to remote rural settlements of the Kyrgyz Republic. Populated areas, schools are provided with various forms and models of Internet connection.
To implement one of the project components, we invite organizations to send commercial proposals for the supply of Ubiquity network equipment with the following characteristics:
Ubiquity Litebeam m5 in the amount of 6 pieces
Mikrotik RouterBoard Hex in the amount of 4 pieces
The commercial offer must contain information about the company, a price offer in national currency, the terms of equipment warranty service, the address of the service center, and the delivery time. At the conclusion of the contract, the network equipment must contain the most recent version of the software firmware. Commercial offers should be sent to the email address [email protected] until 18.00 May 30, 2022 marked “Community networks commercial offer”
On June 1, a large-scale online forum “Online Children’s Day” will be held in honor of International Children’s Day. International and local experts will also share their reports on what dangers or negative consequences children may face on the Internet, how to protect personal information, the psychological state of children and how to help them, how to balance real and virtual communication. The forum is held by the “Kyrgyz Internet Society” together with the International Foundation “Initiatives of Roza Otunbayeva”.
The forum will be held on the Zoom platform and will be broadcast live on YouTube and Facebook. It is open to citizens from all over Kyrgyzstan, including parents, children, migrants, educators and youth.
● Organizers: “Kyrgyz Internet Society” and International Foundation “Initiatives of Roza Otunbayeva”.
● Moderators: Talant Sultanov and Sapargul Abdinabieva
Opening. greetings
Talant Sultanov, Chairman Kyrgyz Internet Society
Sapargul Abdinabieva, early development specialist, media expert of the Sanarip Insan project
Speeches
Natalia Mochu, Regional Director of the International Telecommunication Union for the CIS Region
Dogdurkul Kendirbayeva, Director of the International Foundation “Initiative of Roza Otunbayeva”
Eliza Temirbekova, early development specialist, teacher, mother of two children
Symbat Satybaldiyeva, Executive Director of the KG Analytics Intellectual Society, online methodologist,
pedagogical design and e-learning specialist, author of advanced training courses on the Mugalim platform,
Montessori educator, STEM ambassador
Bakyt Abdishev, IT specialist, father of two
Aigul Dogdurova, founder of the Academy for Personal Development and Self-Education aha.kg
Nurbek Arzymbaev and Aiperi Bozoeva, project manager and expert Sanarip Tazalyk
Azhybek Nurlanov, Project Partnership Development Manager, Sanarip Insan and ilimbox
Questions and answers. Interactive competition with prizes
In honor of “Europe Day” on May 9 and “World Telecommunication and Information Society Day” on May 17, the Kyrgyz Internet Society hosted a webinar entitled “What are the digital opportunities for rural residents?” The webinar was attended by leaders of several EU-funded projects in Kyrgyzstan that provided information technology opportunities and grant support to youth, women and migrants in rural areas.
The webinar was opened by Hans Farnhammer, First Counselor of the Delegation of the European Union to the Kyrgyz Republic, Head of the Cooperation Department.
“Kyrgyzstan has taken a big step in digitalization. I think that the development is very fast and covers all areas: education and services. To develop them on a larger scale, we need an in-depth study of digital skills. I am very pleased that we are working with civil society to bring these skills to you. This is an invaluable opportunity for all of us,” said Hans Farnhammer.
Kseniya Tyshkevich, Project Coordinator from the European Neighborhood Council (ENC), Project “Promoting Equal Economic Opportunities and Resilience of Youth” in the Kyrgyz Republic (Sanarip Insan):
“To put it simply, a young entrepreneur living across the ocean or in a remote part of Kyrgyzstan can sell his products on the Internet, advertise or draw new ideas from the global flow of information, and he has such an opportunity. Based on this logic, the Sanarip Insan project is being implemented with the support of the European Union.”
Also speaking at the webinar were Prof. Ermanno Pietrocemoli, President of the Escuela Latinoamericana de Redes (EsLaRed) Foundation of the International Center for Theoretical Physics of the ICTP Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, and Grégoire Pouget, Co-Founder and CEO of Nothing2Hide:
“We all know about the benefits of the Internet, but sometimes it can be counterproductive and our joint project Sanarip Tazalyk helps and protects local journalists and activists.”
The remainder of the webinar featured presentations by the leaders of several projects funded by the European Union. Banur Abdiyeva, DigiKonush project coordinator, Leader PF director, Zhash Tabyshker project manager, Enactus Kyrgyzstan executive director Gulbarchin Suyunova, Sanarip Insan project media expert Sapargul Abdinabiyeva and Nurbek Arzymbayeva, Sanarip Tazalyk project manager shared information about their projects, goals and ways of their implementation.
At the end of the webinar, Talant Sultanov, Chairman of the Kyrgyz Internet Society, summed up the importance of achieving goals through cooperation and thanked the participants of the webinar.
The purpose of the webinar “What are the digital opportunities for rural residents?” – to inspire people in the regions, especially youth, women and migrants in remote rural areas, to learn about education, technology education, and provide information about grant opportunities. The main broadcast was on the Zoom platform, which was broadcast live on the official pages of the Kyrgyz Internet Society on YouTube and Facebook. It was attended by about 200 people from all over the country.
The Internet Society Kyrgyz Chapter Public Association is proud to announce that it has officially joined the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Partner2Connect Program. As part of this program, the organization has submitted a pledge to bring digital skills to rural youth and women in the Kyrgyz Republic with a financing amount of 500 000 US dollars.
The importance of digital skills for rural youth in the Kyrgyz Republic cannot be overstated. According to recent statistics, over 50% of the population in Kyrgyzstan lives in rural areas, and a significant portion of this population is made up of women and youth. These individuals often lack access to the same resources and opportunities as their urban counterparts, making digital skills crucial for their economic resilience.
Digital skills can greatly improve the economic resilience of rural youth in Kyrgyzstan. For example, with access to digital skills, young people in rural areas can start their own businesses and take advantage of the global market. Additionally, digital skills can help young people find jobs, access educational resources, and stay connected to their communities.
The ITU is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is responsible for all matters related to information and communication technologies. The Partner2Connect Program is a platform that brings together ITU members, private sector companies, and other organizations to promote digital skills and connectivity for all.
Deadline: 05/27/2022 23:59:59 Salary: from 25000 to 30000 KGS Experience: from 2 years City: Bishkek Employment: part-time Working hours: during office hours from 09.00 to 18.00
General information
The Kyrgyz Chapter of the Internet Society is a non-profit organization founded in Bishkek in 2016 to improve Internet connectivity in the Republic. The goal of ISOC Headquarters and the local office is dedicated to creating a “Healthy Internet for Future Generations”. Over the past five years, ISOC Kyrgyzstan has conducted a study on Internet connectivity, created sustainable community networks in Suusamyr, delivered the Internet in boxes to the most remote schools, and created the Ilimbox educational platform. Currently, the ISOC Kyrgyz chapter intends to establish community networks in Enilchek, Kyzyl Oy and Zardaly in the Kyrgyz Republic. ISOC provides advice on the implementation of innovative connectivity models in Central Asian schools through the GIGA Accelerate project. ISOC plans to provide the country’s civil society with more cybersecurity and data protection solutions. As part of one of the components, a social media specialist is required to increase public awareness of the organization’s projects, digital literacy issues, digital professions, digital detox through the active posting of stories, posts on Instagram / Facebook, making and posting videos on Tiktok.
Requirements
Qualifications
At least 2 years of professional experience in social media is required.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Writes and speaks well in Kyrgyz and Russian
Experience in leading social media pages on Tik Tok, Instagram, Facebook
Proficiency in PC (Word, Power Point, email), smartphone (mobilography, camera)
Initiative and ability to work independently
Responsibilities
Preparation and implementation of the project communication content plan
Daily content preparation and maintenance of relevant pages on Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok (stories, posts, videos, videos, announcements)
Development of joint communication activities with the team
Terms
Part-time job with office work, coffee/tea, opportunity to participate in new projects of the organization. It is physically necessary to appear in the office several days a week and regularly be in touch via telegrams. Office location: 720040, Kyrgyz Republic, Bishkek, st. Togolok Moldo, 22 (opposite the cafe “Bublik”). Payment under a contract with an individual entrepreneur (patent or certificate) by transfer to a bank card. Official employment. With successful cooperation, involvement in other projects of the organization is possible. When sending resumes, make a note “ISOC SMM KG” in the subject of the message (otherwise the messages may not be forwarded to the admissions committee). Send resume to [email protected]
To celebrate the Europe Day (9 May) and the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (17 May), the Kyrgyz Internet Society will host a webinar “What digital opportunities are available for rural communities?” The webinar will bring together leaders of several EU-funded and EU-related projects in the Kyrgyz Republic to inform youth, women and migrants in the rural areas about digital opportunities and grant support.
The webinar will be held on the Zoom platform. Participants from all regions of the Kyrgyz Republic can take part in it and ask questions.
Hans Farnhammer, Head of Cooperation, First Counsellor, Delegation of the European Union to the Kyrgyz Republic
2:15 pmPresentations
Professor Ermanno Pietrosemoli, Science, Technology and Innovation Unit, ICTP – International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Presidente Fundación Escuela Latinoamericana de Redes (EsLaRed)
Kseniya Tyshkevych, Project Coordinator, European Neighbourhood Council (ENC), Project: “Promoting equal opportunities and resilience of youth” in Kyrgyzstan (Sanarip Insan (Digital citizen))
Grégoire Pouget, co-founder and CEO of Nothing2Hide
Banur Abdiyeva, DigiKonush project coordinator, head of the Leader public foundation
Gulbarchin Suyunova, Zhash Tabyshker project coordinator, Executive Director of Enactus Kyrgyzstan
Sapargul Abdinabieva, media expert of the Sanarip Insan project
Nurbek Arzymbaev, Project Manager “Sanarip Tazalyk”, a joint initiative with the International Organization Tech4Press (France)
A Cyber Incident Response Team focused on the civilian sector began to work in Kyrgyzstan
In recent years, with the development of digitalization, the number of cybercrimes has also increased. According to official data, in Kyrgyzstan, on average, about 20 Kyrgyz websites are subjected to cyberattacks daily. Lack of education and lack of specialized experts lead to an increase in cybercrime and loss of personal data. With the launch of the Cybersecurity Coordination Center under the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, almost all government agencies have the opportunity to receive assistance. At the same time, civil society remains vulnerable and continues to face cyber incidents, including hacks of personal pages.
In this regard, the Public Association “Internet Society Kyrgyzstan Chapter” (ISOC), with the assistance of Nothing2Hide (France), is launching the “Tech4Society” project to support activists, journalists and the civil sector on digital security issues. The project will operate a technical assistance call center in Kyrgyz and Russian, available 24 hours. This call center will respond to incidents related to data privacy, computer security and provide prompt assistance with cyber attacks that users face every day.
“In the media, examples of hacks and information leaks are increasingly being published. At the beginning of the year alone, more than ten journalists and activists complained that their accounts had been hacked. Moreover, at the end of 2019, following the publications of the customs corruption investigation, media websites experienced unprecedented DDoS attacks, which made their websites unavailable. To date, there are only two institutions in the country that deal with cyber incidents and they cover only the public sector. While civic activists, journalists and small businesses remain vulnerable and unprotected,” said Nurbek Arzymbaev, head of the Tech4Society project.
The project also plans to conduct trainings on cyber hygiene in order to increase awareness of the security tools of active communities. These events will help increase cyber resilience in the activities of journalists, activists, representatives of non-profit organizations and small businesses.
The call center can be contacted via the Signal app +996 501 551 029 or email [email protected].
