Uzbekistan bound

After months of waiting for an assignment with MSF when it finally happened it did so quite quickly.  I was initially contacted last Tuesday about an opportunity and by Friday it was confirmed.  In one month's time we will be going to be live in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.  My contract will be for one year.

MSF is running programs focusing on Tuberculosis and HIV in both Uzbekistan and neighbouring Tajikistan.  I will be the Financial Coordinator (Finco) and unlike some of my earlier postings I will have no Human Resources responsibilities (yeah!).

Although we will have to cut short our stay in Southeast Asia by one month, the timing of this assignment is perfect.  It will see us back in Canada in the spring of 2017, with ample time to get settled before Alex starts kindergarten.

From the little that we know of Uzbekistan it sounds like an interesting place and a good spot for an expat posting (at least in comparison with most other MSF locations).  Alex will be able to go to English speaking pre-school and Thipp can go to yoga.  Tashkent has a metro system, trams and cheap taxis and I understand that there are actually places worth taking them to.  It will certainly be an adventure for all of us.