Illicit Financial Flows from Africa, Invitation for Concept Notes
TrustAfrica is inviting Concept Notes from interested researchers to carry out in-depth studies at country or sector-level to shed more light on what Africa should do to stop the bleeding of the continent. The differences between African countries in terms of natural resource endowment, regulatory regimes, political systems, openness to trade, financial infrastructure, etc. imply that the quantities, the sectors, the drivers, the channels, the effects and the impact of IFFs would likely differ from one country to another. We expect researchers to produce vital knowledge and insights for improving understanding among different actors (especially policy makers and advocacy groups) on how illicit financial flows are inhibiting Africa’s transformation agenda and recommendations to seal the leaks.
TrustAfrica is therefore inviting concept notes (four pages maximum), as a first step towards awarding small grants to junior researchers with a Masters degree or who have just completed their PhDs from various disciplines.
DEADLINE: 15 August 2014
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Peace Direct Local Correspondents in Burkina Faso, Chad, Kenya, Somalia, and South Sudan
Insight on Conflict provides information on local peacebuilding organisations in areas of conflict. We feature profiles of over 800 organisations around the world, as well as blog posts and key resources on peacebuilding. Key to our work is our network of ‘Local Correspondents’, peacebuilding experts who help to research and write about peacebuilding and conflict around the world. Peace Direct is currently seeking ‘Local Correspondents’ to report on peacebuilding work in Burkina Faso, Chad, Iraq, Kenya, Lebanon, Somalia and Somaliland, and South Sudan for the ‘Insight on Conflict’ website.
For this role, we require someone with contacts in the NGO or peacebuilding sector, a strong interest in the media and reporting, and excellent written and spoken English. The role is ideal for someone pursuing a career in journalism or within the NGO sector. Local Correspondents should be based in the country they cover; we may consider people living outside the country if they have exceptional links to the peacebuilding sector in that country.
The role is not full-time and is not salaried, though Local Correspondents do receive payment for working published on the website. The work is best suited for people with a passionate desire to share information on peacebuilding with a wide audience.
DEADLINE: Open
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Peace and Development Specialist, UNDP, Kampala, Uganda
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) seeks to recruit a Peace and Development Specialist (PDS), to reside in the Office of the Resident Coordinator, to strengthen the capacity of the UN Country Team in Uganda to understand the political and conflict dynamics underlying the country’s peace and development prospects, and to support national stakeholders in leading appropriate responses and preventive initiatives. The PDS will provide ongoing support and analysis to the Resident Coordinator and the UN Country Team, and offer strategic and technical leadership to the design and implementation of conflict prevention activities as well as conflict-sensitive development programming, more broadly. In doing so, the PDS will liaise with UNCT agencies already working on these issues, in line with the principles of Delivering as One (DaO), as well as with regional initiatives that are contributing to strengthen the regional peace and development architecture.
Under the direct supervision of the Resident Coordinator, the PDS’s leadership on conflict prevention activities will include support to the development and strengthening of a national infrastructure for peace in Uganda. In line with the standard operating procedures of the Joint UNDP/DPS Programme on Building National Capacities for Conflict Prevention, the PDS will regularly communicate with both UNDP and DPA.
Required Skills and Experience: Minimum Master’s Degree in any one of the following areas political science, sociology, international relations, law, public administration, or other related social sciences; At least 7 years of experience in conflict analysis, policy, and strategy development, development and/or conflict prevention in a governmental, multilateral or civil society organizations; Advocacy experience, including engagement with government and United Nations officials, as well as with donors and civil society organizations; Experience in development programming, including good understanding of UN programming modalities, and rules and regulations would be an asset; Advance knowledge of Delivering as One (DaO) principles and experience with inter agency coordination at the national, regional or global level would be an asset; Excellent knowledge of peace and development trends and dynamics in Uganda and the East Africa/Greater lakes region, including in dialogue and conflict prevention initiatives, is an advantage; Fluent written and spoken English.
DEADLINE: 15 August 2014
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The African Innovation Foundation (AIF) is calling on all African innovators to submit their entries for the fourth edition of the Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) competition. The IPA is presented annually, enabling and encouraging African pioneers to develop creative ideas and techniques to overcome some of the challenges faced by the continent and support sustainable development.
All innovations are evaluated based on the following criteria: originality, marketability, scalability, social impact and Scientific/technical aspects. The best submission will be awarded a grand prize of USD 100 000. The second prize of USD 25 000 will be awarded to an innovator with an innovation which has the best commercial and business potential. An additional award is a special prize granted to the innovator whose innovation has the best social impact in the community. The IPA encourages entries in five key categories: Agriculture and Agribusiness, Environment, Energy and Water, Health and Wellbeing, ICT applications, and Manufacturing and Services Industries.
DEADLINE: 31 October 2014
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Search for Common Ground Country Director, South Sudan
Search for Common Ground in South Sudan is just starting up an operational presence. SFCG is launching a multi-pronged project aimed at contributing to encouraging tolerance and peaceful coexistence, and reducing violence. SFCG in South Sudan will initially have a team of approximately 10 personnel, with an office based in Juba and programming in seven states. SFCG uses a range of tools to implement conflict transformation and peacebuilding, including radio, television, participatory theatre, mobile cinema, comic books, joint action projects, training, public forums, and arts and culture events, among others.
The Country Director manages the overall program in South Sudan from a programmatic and operational perspective, as well as leading on fundraising and donor relations. As our South Sudan program is currently in start-up mode, the Country Director will support this process, including the roll-out of the newly funded UNICEF project.
Minimum skills and experience: Degree in relevant field (eg. conflict transformation, security studies, media and communications, sociology, political science, or related fields); Experience in managing large projects, with multiple grants and donors in a fragile state; At least five years experience living overseas, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa; Knowledge of the conflict dynamics of South Sudan; At least ten years experience in managing a program, both programmatically and operationally, preferably on media and/or conflict transformation-related issues; Track record in successful fundraising; Experience with donor regulations; Experience in capturing results and overseeing reporting, monitoring and evaluation systems; Experience in managing multi-cultural teams, preferably in Africa; Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; A problem-solving approach to challenging situations; Ability to multi-task while leading a complex team.
DEADLINE: 22 August 2014
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Advanced Training in Policy Advocacy and Engagement, Ghana
The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) welcomes your application to participate in the Advanced Training in Policy Advocacy and Engagement for civil society actors and policymakers in West Africa. The training aims to develop the capacity of civil society actors in West Africa to effectively engage a broad range of stakeholders to influence policy-making processes of regional governments.
This training will provide participants with requisite tools to help civil society organisations (CSOs) hold governments accountable and promote their development agendas. Participants will be equipped with knowledge and skills to produce evidence-based policy papers and to develop and implement policy advocacy campaigns. The course will contribute towards enhancing the role of civil society as an indispensable partner in the promotion of good governance, democracy, peacebuilding and participatory development processes.
What to expect: This course will help to: • Enhance participants’ knowledge of public policy networks and processes; • Enhance participants’ ability to write and use evidence-based and targeted policy papers; • Build insight into the process of planning an effective policy advocacy campaign; • Increase participants’ understanding of the policy environment in West Africa and potential entry points; and • Provide a platform for civil society actors across the region to form advocacy networks and build alliances.
DEADLINE: 19 September 2014
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USAID Rules and Regulations Training, Kenya and Ethiopia
International organizations that rely on USAID funding often face challenges in effectively managing their awards. The rules and regulations associated with award management are complex and the practical application of these rules is crucial for compliant project implementation. Organizations need staff members who understand how USAID awards work and can effectively manage USAID rules and regulations to maintain donor compliance.
While the focus of this workshop will be on USAID funding for grants and cooperative agreements, it also provides a good foundation for understanding other US Government funding.
DEADLINE: Open
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WACSI Policy Advocacy Programme Assistant
The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) is a Not-for-Profit Institute located in Ghana which seeks to build the institutional and operational capacity of civil society in West Africa, through research, training and policy engagement facilitation. WACSI seeks a committed, motivated and dynamic person to join its team in contributing to enhancing civil society’s professionalism, efficiency and effectiveness in West Africa.
Academic Qualifications & Experience: •University degree in Law, Social Science or related subjects, or equivalent combination of education and related work experience; •At least two years of professional experience in the field of Policy engagement and analysis; •Previous working experience in the civil society sector including practical experience in project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation will be an added advantage; •Good knowledge of West African region and its crosscutting development issues and/ or academic sector; •Fluency in written and spoken English, and excellent proficiency in French is highly desired.
DEADLINE: 15 August 2014
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International Livestock Research Institute, Gender Capacity Development Specialist, Kenya
ILRI works with partners worldwide to enhance the roles that livestock play in food security and poverty alleviation, principally in Africa and Asia. The outcomes of these research partnerships help people in developing countries keep their farm animals’ alive and productive, increase and sustain their livestock and farm productivity, find profitable markets for their animal products, and reduce the risk of livestock-related diseases.
The main objectives of the assignment are: a) to enhance the gender capacity assessment tool to identify the specific gender gap themes in the previously targeted LAF value chains (pigs, dairy and/or beef cattle and small ruminants – namely sheep and goats) in four countries (Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia and Nicaragua); b) to pilot and implement the gender capacity assessment, conduct data analysis and identify specific interventions based on the results; c) to replicate the assessment and analysis for India, Bangladesh, Vietnam and Burkina Faso; and d) when relevant, to prepare appropriate training modules on themes based on the results of the capacity assessment and to deliver training interventions to the partners (service provider organizations, farmers and other actors) of the value chains in the eight mentioned countries.
The consultant should have experience in gender and capacity development. S/he should have proven experiences with designing gender gap assessment tools, instructional design and developing training modules, lessons plans and other supporting materials/tools – preferably for smallholder farmers and their organisations – and delivering (ToT) trainings to different rural development actors to address the identified gender gaps. She/he should have experiences in preparing technical modular content into a Trainer of Trainers (ToT) manual and field based training packages and the delivery of trainings in a rural development setting. As the preparation of materials on themes identified from the assessments requires substantive expertise on the technical subjects the consultant will work closely with the ILRI Global Capacity Development Specialist and the ILRI Social Scientist – Gender to ensure high-quality materials comprises the final field tested ToT training package.
Experience preferred:Master’s degree in Gender, Capacity Development, Sustainable Development, Social Development or other relevant field; At least ten years of experience in gender capacity assessment, undertaking CD initiatives, especially training oriented; proven knowledge about different training methodologies and tools; she/he has experience with facilitating trainings at the national and local levels; Experience with adult learning, engagement skills, curriculum development competences; Excellent writing and verbal communication skills; Experience as trainer-facilitator; strong facilitation and presentation skills; Familiarity with rural agricultural value chain development and approaches, preferably on livestock production in developing countries.
DEADLINE: 25 August 2014
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Film Aid Outreach and Communications Director, Kenya
To promote, position and lead the execution of FilmAid’s theory of social change through strategic distribution of content using various formats: Video, Audio, Theatre and Digital media through community outreach, digital and mass media.
Required Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development or any other relevant social and behavioural science discipline; Experience in communication for development (C4D)/Development Communication and/or social marketing or relevant discipline; Minimum five years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the development, planning and management of Communication for social change/social marketing/community communications with practical experience in developing community communication strategies, behaviour analysis and the adaptation and application of communication tools and mediums to specific programs; Knowledge of inter-disciplinary approach in program development and implementation in program communication, social mobilization and behavioural change; Knowledge of and skills in program communication networking, advocacy and negotiation, Public Relations/Marketing and relationship maintenance skills; Knowledge of training/facilitation and impact evaluation of communication intervention; Knowledge and experience in the methods of communication to clearly and concisely express ideas and concepts in written and oral form and to listen to and acknowledges others’ perspectives and views.
DEADLINE: 20 August 2014
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Girlhoods: A Workshop
27 August 2014 9-4pm
Venue: Humanities Graduate Centre Seminar Room, Southwest Engineering Building and Senate House Basement 1 (next to SHB1 lecture theatre)
The NRF Programme in Local Histories, Present Realities is pleased to present Girlhoods: A Workshop.
A group of scholars currently engaged in research on girlhood will meet to carry out intensive conversations about works-in-progress. We invite participation from graduate students and scholars whose work connects and examines girlhood from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. We are invested in a discussion that is grounded in local, national, regional and international debates on girlhoods and welcome those whose topics include histories of girlhood, girls and popular culture, girls and ritual practices, girls and feminism, girls and sexuality or the broader field of girlhood studies itself. All are welcome to attend the workshop.
For additional information and the reading materials, please contact danai.mupotsa@gmail.com
9:00. Introductory Remarks, Danai Mupotsa, Humanities Seminar Room, SW Engineering
10:00. Imperial Girls: Subjectivities, Agency, and African Childhoods, Sarah Emily Duff, Humanities Seminar Room, SW Engineering
11:00. Coffee Break
11:15. Consuming Culture: Girlhood and Ritual as Global Spectacle in Southern Africa, Casey Golomski, Humanities Seminar Room, SW Engineering
12:15. General Discussion
1:30. Visual Interruptions, Elina Oinas with Danai Mupotsa, Senate House Basement 1 (next to SHB1 lecture theatre)
3:00. Closing Remarks/Discussion Danai Mupotsa with Elina Oinas, Senate House Basement 1 (next to SHB1 lecture theatre)