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in September has been asked by CIDA to prepare material on life in Sama-
rinda. She, in turn, will be checking her observations with other members
of the returned Phase I team to ensure that her report is representative,
This is expected to be available shortly to those seriously interested in
this project along with other host country information prepared by CIDA.

Bernice May who returned from Samarinda with husband welding expert Lloyd

   

    
 

Method of &

   

Where possible an arrangement will be completed between the B.C. Ministry |
of Education and the expert's employers whereby each expert will remain a |
regular employer of his/her college or institute but be seconded to the |
Ministry for assignment to Sama rinda.

 

 
  

Management of the Phase II pro - will be by the Ministry of Education rather
than by CIDA as was the case in hase I. Neverthless the bulk of regulations
developed for cooperants on CIDA contract will apply, including a tax free
overseas allowance. Precise details will be available to those invited to
Participate before they make a final commitment.

Family Status :

 

While no barriers will be imposed on families with young children experience
shows that a combination of factors makes a long term assignment especially

difficult for those with young children. Major considerations are the lack

of suitable Schooling and relative isolation.

 

Samarinda is very close to the equator with average temperatures in the 80's.
With a combination of high humidity it takes some time for acclimatation.

Individuals vary widely in their ability to tolerate the tropic weather.

 

Recruitment From Indus

   

As it may not be Possible to obtain all of the Specialists from the ranks of i=
instructors and administrators in colleges and institutes the Ministry may

need to recruit certain specialists direct from industry. Please pass the |

data along to your industrial colleagues.

 

Some Requirements

 

Because service on a foreign assignment can at times generate severe stress,

successful participation requires some special attributes. The selection
team will give major consideration to the following:

1. Demonstrated motivation to work with others who require assistance.

2. Balanced personal characteristics of temperance, tolerance, patience,
understanding and ability to change for the requirements of a different

culture.