FSN NOMINATION FOR THE 2009 ESTH COURSE

UNCLAS JAKARTA 000303 SIPDIS UNCLASSIFIED DEPT FOR FSI/MICHAEL KELLER E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: SENV AFSI KSCA AFSN TSPL ECON SUBJECT: FSN NOMINATION FOR THE 2009 ESTH COURSE ¶1. (U) Embassy Jakarta would like to nominate Ms. Wahyuni Kamah to participate in the Environment, Science, Technology and Health (ESTH) course (PE 221) for FSNs. She supports ESTH duties full-time through her work with the Biosecurity Engagement Program, a State-run pathogen security program. This work demands a strong focus on the biological sciences. She also supports health-related initiatives. Her information follows: a. Name and Grade: Ms. Sri Wahyuni R. Kamah; Grade 8/3 b. Date of Birth: April 3, 1968 c. Nationality: Indonesian d. Passport Number: N386655, expires 6/21/09, in process of renewal e. Agency: Department of State f. Position title: ESTH Assistant g. American Supervisor's Name and Email Address: Colette Marcellin, marcellinca@state.gov h. Education, Job Experience and Current Responsibilities: --Education: Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Indonesia. --Previous work experience includes: January 2004-November 2006, Copywriter in PT Harmoni Dinamik Indonesia, Jakarta; March 2002-December 2003, Freelance journalist; February 20, 2001-February 28, 2002, Content Editor in PT Ayu Bali Lestari, Denpasar, Bali; Oct 1999-February 1, 2001, Copy Editor and News Translator of TEMPO Interaktif, Jakarta; September 1998-October 1999, Copy Editor TEMPO News magazine, TEMPO news magazine, Jakarta; January 1997-September 1998 , Copy Editor Pusat Data Analisa TEMPO, Pusat Data dan Analisa TEMPO, Jakarta; November 1995-December 1996, Biochemical patent translator, Intra-Patent Bureau, Jakarta; November 1993-November 1995, Volunteer, Research, Training and Documentation Center on Environment and Development Issues in Indonesia (Konphalindo), Jakarta; October 1993-November 1995, part time Assistant for Professor of Rheumatology, Internal Medicine Dept., Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta. --Current Responsibilities: Provides administrative and logistical support to visiting teams of Washington-based U.S. government personnel and contractor scientists including making appointments, facilitating visits and travel. Organizes logistics for biosafety and biosecurity conferences and workshops. Accompanies teams during travel and provides follow-up after visits. Gathers biosafety and biosecurity program and other Environmental, Science, Technology, and Health (ESTH) data and information from a wide variety of government, NGO, academic and business services. Follows biosafety/biosecurity and laboratory research issues in the local press. Attends and participates in meetings/seminars on biosecurity and related issues and prepares summary reports for Washington contacts and ESTH supervisor. Maintains and manages biosafety/biosecurity program contacts and other ESTH contacts with Indonesian government, private laboratories, universities, NGOs and private business people. Translates and interprets biosecurity and other ESTH issues from Bahasa Indonesia to English and vice versa. j. Suggestions for Course Content: Health, pathogen security. k. FSN's Previous Training at FSI: Wahyuni has not received prior training at FSI. HUME