Job Opportunity: Country Director, Cord, based in N’djamena, Chad
Cord is a UK based NGO committed to working through local partner organisations in conflict-affected countries to address the underlying causes of conflict and to build a strong and dynamic civil society. Cord’s programmes in Chad focus on supporting education and solar cooker programmes for Sudanese refugee communities in Eastern Chad. However, we would like to increase our work in other sectors with local communities throughout Chad, focusing more comprehensively on peacebuilding and women and girl’s empowerment.
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated COUNTRY DIRECTOR to:
Lead, guide and enable the implementation of the transition plan for Chad (related to the changes needed to operationalise the global strategy)
Lead on developing the new 3-year Country Strategy Plan (including a fundraising strategy) in line with Cord strategy, country context etc
Support/facilitate the research and development of new partnerships and new programmes in line with Cord’s global strategy
Ensure all current programme activities follow best practice and are in line with agreed contracts, targets and budgets
Lead, guide and support the development of participatory monitoring and evaluation systems
Represents Cord’s interests at senior government level, major donors and others
Ensures Cord Chad’s security policy, standard operating procedures and contingency plans are regularly reviewed, disseminated and practised
The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years’ experience leading teams and programmes in the development and/or peacebuilding sector. The candidate should also have proven experience leading internal change processes and demonstrate proficiency in key approaches (such as participatory M&E; child safeguarding; conflict sensitivity). In addition, we will be looking for someone with good French and English; and a self-starter, who is able to work cross culturally and build relationships at a distance.
The post-holder will be line managed by the Regional Director for Africa, who is based in London.
DEADLINE: February 18, 2013
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Call for Applications: Global South Doctoral Workshop
The Global South Workshop is a week-long workshop for talented Ph.D. students from Southern universities researching topics at the intersection of international studies and development studies. The workshop will give selected participants the opportunity to present and discuss their research in a seminar format. The 2013 workshop is jointly organised by the Graduate Institute, Geneva and El Colegio de México, Mexico City and will take place from 30 November to 7 December 2013 in Mexico City.
OBJECTIVES
This programme is intended to facilitate a network of young scholars from southern countries by providing them opportunities to interact and share experiences with fellow scholars from the south, and develop collaborative frameworks and projects that may help advance the salience of southern perspectives in their fields and disciplines.
FUNDING
All selected participants receive funding to cover expenses for travel, accommodation and meals; this scholarship is supported by the Swiss Federal Department for Foreign Affairs.
CONDITIONS
Candidates must fulfill the following conditions:
– Eligible candidates should be nearing completion of their PhDs at a Southern university;
– The research topic should be in international studies, preferably from southern perspectives, and/or at their intersection with development studies;
– Knowledge of English is essential.
APPLICATION
Candidates must complete the online application form which includes:
– A statement of motivation;
– A curriculum vitae;
– Contact details of two academic referees;
– A 2,000-word summary of the Ph.D. project along with the chapters outline.
DEADLINE: April 30, 2013
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Resisting the Path to Genocide, a Dornsife 2020 Research Cluster at the University of Southern California (USC), offers funding for one visiting Ph.D. candidate per semester. We are currently seeking applications for the year 2013, whether for spring or early fall.
The grant amount will be between $3000 and $4000 and shall allow the candidate to conduct research at USC for four weeks. (The amount of the grant may vary due to variations in national and international travel expenses.)
We are accepting applications from Ph.D. candidates at any university, from any relevant discipline, who are working on a subject relevant to the cluster’s activities. (Information about the questions and the scope of the research cluster can be found at http://dornsife.usc.edu/2020-resistance).
An interdisciplinary committee of faculty members involved with the research cluster will select the candidate, who will be chosen on the basis of:
How closely the candidate’s research relates to the topic of genocide resistance, and can contribute to scholarly discussion of genocide resistance within the research cluster;
The extent to which the use of USC’s resources will enable the candidate to further his or her ongoing research, or to conduct a smaller research project during the length of his or her stay at USC.
USC is the home of internationally unique research resources, including 52,000 audio visual testimonies of Holocaust survivors at the Shoah Foundation Institute archive, a Holocaust and genocide studies collection with 11,000 primary and secondary sources, and a Special Collection containing papers of Jewish emigrants including the Lion Feuchtwanger collection. In addition, the Greater Los Angeles area is home for one of the largest genocide survivor communities (Armenia, Holocaust, Cambodia, Guatemala, etc.) in the world.
The fellow will be expected to provide the cluster with fresh perspectives, to play a role in the cluster activities, and to give a paper at one of the internal cluster workshops. We aim to enhance discussion of genocide resistance and foster a network of scholars.
Candidates should submit a CV, a research proposal including a project outline and methodology, and one letter of recommendation to aliberma(at)usc.edu
Please contact Alida Liberman (aliberma(at)usc.edu), graduate research assistant for the cluster, for further information.
DEADLINE: February 15, 2013
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Religion Fellowships, The International Reporting Project
The International Reporting Project is excited to announce two kinds of religion grants for international and U.S. journalists, both supported by a new grant from the Henry Luce Foundation. The two initiatives will take place over different times of the year and with different application deadlines, so please read the following descriptions carefully.
Nine-Month International Fellowships
IRP will grant up to five reporting fellowships for international journalists. The fellowships will support nine-month-long religion reporting projects from April 1 to December 31, 2013.
These fellowships are open to journalists in any country in the world outside of the United States. Qualified applicants will include influential journalists and media figures who are actively engaged in the new media landscape in order to support reporting projects on religion.
All candidates must fill out an application form on which they should describe the stories they would produce during the nine-month fellowship. A brief telephone interview with finalists would also be part of the selection process.
International IRP Religion Fellows should propose producing both long- and short-form reports in a variety of media, such as in-depth stories that will appear in print, online, radio or television media, as well as blog posts, tweets, slideshows and video documentaries.
Applicants should describe in detail (at least 1,000 words) the kinds of stories they will cover in their countries or regions. All subjects dealing with the role of religion in the applicant’s country would be eligible for consideration, including tensions or conflict between communities of different faiths, as well as the intersection of religion and politics, economics, access to health, housing, water, the impact of religion on arts and culture, religion and human rights, treatment of minorities and other issues.
A stipend of US$12,000 will be provided to each of the five international journalists selected for these reporting fellowships. International IRP Religion Fellows may use part of their annual stipend to travel, but in general these fellowships are intended for international Fellows to report on religion from their country of residence in 2013.
DEADLINE: March 8, 2013
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Call for Entries: Dell Social Innovation Challenge
The Dell Social Innovation Challenge aims to transform university students into active social innovators. We invite you to incorporate the Dell Social Innovation Challenge into your semester courses as a way of connecting your students to the global community of student social innovators and enabling them to gain access to resources for their projects, including training, mentorship and seed funding. In 2012 we awarded more than $350,000 in cash and in-kind prizes, including our Grand Prize of $50,000!
Any university student in the world can enter the DSIC, with a few exceptions outlined in our Competition Rules. Undergraduate students, graduate students, and Ph.D. students in any field of study are eligible to enter.
DEADLINE: January 28, 2013
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The 2014 Ford Motor Company International Fellowship of 92nd Street is accepting new applications from community leaders engaged in a the nonprofit sector, either professionally or as a volunteer and is successfully addressing issues that affect the community’s well being. This fellowship provides an intensive three-week nonprofit management training course in New York.
Only community leaders who are living and working in Brazil, P.R. China, Dominican Republic, Haiti, India, Israel, Myanmar, Russian Federation, Senegal and Turkey are eligible to apply for this 2014 fellowship program.
Fellows participate in an intensive immersion experience designed to address the challenges of community building in today’s world. In partnership with the Picker Center for Executive Education at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, we provide classes and participatory workshops in nonprofit management, leadership, and strategic thinking.
The academic curriculum is complemented by visits to model nonprofits throughout New York City and meetings with academic, business, and government leaders. The experience is enhanced by the Fellows’ residency at 92nd Street Y, an institution founded in 1874 that has grown to serve over 300,000 people annually. At once a school, a lecture hall, a performance space, and a community organization, 92nd Street Y is a nonprofit organization unique in the world and vital to the cultural life of New York City. Fellows have the opportunity to meet with 92nd Street Y staff experts, board members, and community partners.
Applicants must be 21 years of age or older, with several years of leadership experience. We seek candidates from a variety of backgrounds with the aim of creating a group of Fellows who will work well together and offer a diversity of views and experiences. Candidates should be emerging leaders addressing issues whose resolution can have a significant positive impact on their communities, on their countries, and—collectively—on the world. Applicants must demonstrate fluency in English, have valid passports, and have regular access to a computer and the Internet. They may not be current recipients of other fellowships.
Airfare, accommodation, food, transportation, instruction, and other program-related expenses are included in the fellowship. Each participant receives a stipend upon arrival.
DEADLINE: June 30, 2013
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International Law Fellowship Program, June 24-August 2, 2013, The Hague
The United Nations International Law Fellowship Programme is a six-week course organized annually by the Codification Division of the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs, under the Programme of Assistance in the Teaching, Study, Dissemination and Wider Appreciation of International Law, which is one of the cornerstones of the United Nation’s efforts to promote the rule of law. The International Law Fellowship Programme is designed to enable qualified persons, in particular, mid-level government legal officers and young teachers of international law from developing countries, and countries with emerging economies, to deepen their knowledge of international law.
The Courses
The Fellowship Programme consists of a six-week summer course at the Peace Palace in The Hague, the Netherlands. Fellows attend courses in public international law at The Hague Academy of International Law and participate in lectures and seminars organized by the Codification Division of the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs. The courses are given in either English or French. The 2013 Programme will be conducted in English.
Fellows are selected on the basis of their qualifications, the needs of their respective countries and the potential benefits they may derive from the fellowship in their professional life. Preference will be given to candidates from countries whose nationals have not been awarded a fellowship in the immediately preceding years and to candidates from least developed countries.
Financial Arrangements
The Fellowship Programme will cover the fellowship recipient’s travel costs in economy class, medical insurance, the training material and the registration fee for The Hague Academy of International Law. In accordance with policies and procedures governing the administration of United Nations fellowships, participants will receive a stipend to cover their living expenses. Accommodation will also be provided by the Fellowship Programme.
Additional places will be made available for self-funded participants from developed countries and employees of international organizations who will have to bear all costs associated with their participation (travel, accommodation, living expenses, registration fee for The Hague Academy of International Law).
DEADLINE: January 31, 2013
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Fellowship: UCLA Law – Sonke Health & Human Rights Fellowship
University of California, Los Angeles School of Law (UCLA Law) and Sonke Gender Justice Network (Sonke) present the UCLA Law – Sonke Health & Human Rights Fellowship. Launched in 2011, the program provides specialized training to top graduates from South African law schools for careers as impact-oriented public interest lawyers in the areas of health, human rights, HIV prevention, and gender equality.
The fellowship offers a full-tuition grant to enroll in UCLA Law’s Master of Laws (LL.M.) program, assists fellows in securing living and travel expenses for their studies, and offers the opportunity to apply for a one-year fellowship placement with Sonke in Cape Town or Johannesburg.
Fellows will enroll in UCLA Law’s David J. Epstein Program in Public Interest Law and Policy (PILP), and through its workshop and seminars, will meet PILP students and faculty and study the problem-solving challenges faced in public interest legal practice. Fellows will examine the principal skills and conceptual approaches useful to public interest lawyers in the PILP seminar, Problem Solving in the Public Interest.
Through the course Human Rights and Sexual Politics, fellows will interact with students from medicine and public health, and conduct legal research and advocacy for Sonke. Each UCLA Law – Sonke Health & Human Rights Fellow will also elect other related courses and author a substantial writing assignment on a health, human rights, and/or gender equality-related legal issue facing South Africa.
To prepare for American legal study, fellows will take a summer introductory course, American Law in a Global Context, and will have access to ongoing tutoring through its existing student support programs.
Upon completion of the LL.M. degree, each fellow will have the opportunity to apply for a yearlong fellowship placement with Sonke in South Africa. If awarded, the fellow will undertake cutting-edge law and policy research addressing the gender inequality dynamics driving the spread of HIV, and examine how to engage men and boys as stakeholders for gender and health equity.
Eligibility & Award Conditions
The UCLA Law – Sonke Health & Human Rights Fellowship is open to legal professionals and law graduates holding LL.B. degrees classified second class (division one) or higher from South African law school programs. Competitive applicants will also have a demonstrated commitment to health, human rights, or gender equality, and work or volunteer experience in this area.
As a condition of the award, fellows will be asked to certify that they will return to Africa upon completion of their LL.M. degree, and commit to a public interest career that promotes health, human rights, and gender equality in the African region.
Application Instructions
To apply for admission, prospective students must submit an online application to UCLA Law’s LL.M. program, a separate supplemental application form for the UCLA Law – Sonke Health & Human Rights Fellowship, and supporting documentation.
DEADLINE: February 15, 2013
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Fellowship: MILEAD Fellows Program, Africa
Moremi Initiative for Women’s Leadership in Africa (Moremi Initiative) is pleased to announce its annual call for applications for the 2013 Moremi Leadership Empowerment and Development (MILEAD) Fellows Program. The MILEAD Fellows Program is a long-term leadership development program designed to identify, develop and promote emerging young African Women leaders to attain and thrive in leadership in their community and Africa as a whole.
The program targets dynamic young women interested in developing transformational leadership skills that help them address issues facing women and girls across communities in Africa. The MILEAD Program equips Fellows with the world class knowledge, skills, values and networks they need to succeed as 21st century women leaders. Applications are welcome from young African women ages19 – 25, living in Africa and the Diaspora.
The MILEAD Fellowship will be awarded to 25 outstanding young women who have exhibited leadership potential in their community, organization, and/or profession. To be eligible for the program, an applicant must be African, living on the continent or in the Diaspora; agree to participate in all required activities related to MILEAD – beginning with a three-week residential Summer Institute in Ghana; and commit to a community change project. Specific requirements of the program and related dates are outlined in the application package. Please review program and application guidelines carefully, before completing your application.
Please note that this one year program is not a full-time fellowship. Selected candidates may remain full time students or work full time for the program duration, except during the 3–week summer institute. The 3-week summer institute is an intensive and full-time residential program and all fellows will be required to attend. The rest of the program involves community-based, online and other distance activities.
Moremi Initiative invites you to share this application information with emerging young African women leaders who have the passion and potential to help transform Africa.
How to Apply: Applications are available online at www.moremiinitiative.org or by request via email. Completed application forms must be submitted along with two recommendation letters and a CV. All applications and supporting documents must be submitted by email.
DEADLINE: March 15, 2013
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The Research Partnership Programme, Danish International Development Assistance
The Research Partnership Programme (RPP), funded by the Danish International Development Assistance (Danida) and organised by The Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR) offers a small number (4-6) researchers from developing and transitional countries the unique opportunity of becoming a guest researcher at the DIHR for a period of no more than five months, during the semester August – December 2013.
For 2011, 2012 and 2013, the programme operates under the thematic focus of “Informal Justice Systems” (IJS), and the topics selected by prospective applicants should ideally fit under this theme. The terms informal, non-state or local justice systems encompass a wide range of adjudicative mechanisms using a variety of normative foundations, forms and structures, and adjudicative procedures. They present opportunities for access to justice where state systems lack outreach and forums in which a diversity of cultures and values can be respected. They also present challenges and weaknesses in respect of compliance with human rights standards concerning participation and accountability, fairness of procedures (including the protection of the vulnerable) and substantive outcomes.
OBJECTIVE
The RPP is one component of the DIHR strategy to upgrade and expand the resource bases in developing and transitional countries within the field of human rights. The aim of the programme is to build human rights research capacity in these countries, and in general to contribute to stronger academic environments and increased exchange between institutions in the human rights field internationally.
Please note that the DIHR does not issue an academic degree. However, the study may give academic credit if it is carried out as part of academic studies, e.g. PhD. or other doctoral studies with another institution, and such linking is encouraged.
WHO CAN APPLY?
The programme is primarily for persons who have experience in human rights-related research and/or work. The minimum requirement for applying is a bachelor’s degree and preference will be given to those possessing a master’s degree or equivalent qualifications. The applicant must be professionally affiliated to an institution (NGO, university, etc.) in a developing or transitional country. It is of utmost importance that the applicant is fluent in spoken as well as written English. The selection of research partners will depend on the qualifications of the total number of applicants and the availability of qualified supervision at the DIHR.
DEADLINE: February 21, 2013
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Fellowship Program for Historical Dialogue and Accountability, Fall 2013, Columbia University
Applications are being accepted for the 2013 Fellowship for Historical Dialogue and Accountability at Columbia University’s Institute for the Study of Human Rights (ISHR). In the fall semester of 2013 (August 28, 2013 – December 14, 2013) practitioners and students of historical dialogue will have the opportunity to engage in training, networking, project work, and academic study at Columbia University in New York City. During the Fellowship participants will also design a project that addresses a long standing sectarian conflict, history of repression or past gross human rights violations in their society, country or region.
The program is part of the Alliance for Historical Dialogue and Accountability (AHDA). AHDA offers fully funded fellowships which will cover travel, visa, and accommodation costs as well as a modest stipend to cover day to day living expenses during the program. In exceptional cases, self-funded candidates will be considered. Special funding is available for fellow(s) who address religious conflict.
Historical dialogue and Accountability is a growing field of advocacy and scholarship that encompasses the efforts of conflict, post-conflict, and post-dictatorial societies to come to terms with their pasts.
While historical dialogue is a wide-ranging and interdisciplinary field, it places special emphasis on reaching new generations and considering how the meaning of the past changes with the passage of time; it seeks to give individuals the tools to deconstruct historical narratives for themselves, to challenge past myths, and to consider the evolution of specific narratives about the past and how they continue to influence political, social and cultural structures. In so doing, historical dialogue does not necessarily seek consensus as a goal, but rather an understanding and empathy between stakeholders of multiple and/or conflicting narratives. In other words, it seeks to make visible the causes and consequences of disputed histories; to acknowledge victims; and to involve experts from a wide-range of areas, from academics to officials, from activists to victims and affected communities in an effort to achieve new avenues for moving a society away from conflict.
The comprehensive program provides fellows with the opportunity to hone practical skills in fundraising, advocacy and leadership; to develop a deeper understanding of and engagement with the past; and to foster mutually beneficial relationships with their peers and with international and non-profit organizations in New York.
DEADLINE: March 1, 2013