We are offering a unique opportunity for exceptionally talented future leaders to find their voices with our Master of Arts in Interfaith Action degree program. The Global Peacemakers Fellowship program offers a full, $15,000 tuition credit to applicants who enroll to begin their degree in October 2015.

The Master of Arts in Interfaith Action: Design High-Impact Social Change Strategies

The Master of Arts in Interfaith Action degree at Claremont Lincoln University is a 15-month, fully online graduate program. The curriculum features the unique Claremont Core™, an intensive, four-course sequence that challenges you to explore your own motivations and principles, to understand your relationships to others and to develop practical strategies for engaging in dialogue and making change happen. The MIFA program prepares students to:

• Take a leading role in a wide range of industries and service sectors including public policy, faith-based organizations and campus ministry.
• Undertake critical investigation of religious and cultural identities.
• Understand the evolving role of religious and secular traditions in society.
• Collaborate on action plans for change-making by designing high-impact social change strategies.

Whether you want to contribute to solutions for social problems, promote justice or help heal interfaith conflicts at the international level, our program can help you prepare for your life’s calling.

The Global Peacemakers Fellowship – Requirements and Deadlines

The Global Peacemakers Fellowship is a full merit scholarship offered to applicants to the Master of Arts in Interfaith Action program who demonstrate strong academic ability and a commitment to solving domestic and international interfaith conflicts. We seek students who show demonstrable interest in interdisciplinary research interests in interfaith relations, peace and conflict resolution, religious studies, international affairs and other related fields.

Applicants need to:

• Apply for admission to the cohort beginning October 2015.
• Demonstrate achievement of a cumulative GPA of 3.5 during their undergraduate studies.
• Supply all required admissions materials, plus an additional letter of reference.
• Submit an original 1,500 word essay on the relevance of interfaith engagement in resolving international religion-based conflicts.

Finally, applicants for this fellowship must maintain a GPA of 3.0 and full-time enrollment status (two courses per term) after beginning their program in order to continue to receive tuition credit.

Fellowships are limited, thus we encourage you to apply early for priority consideration.

•  Priority Deadline: July 20, 2015
•  Final Deadline: August 28, 2015

Contact: Office of Admission at 909-667-4485 or admission@claremontlincoln.org

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CODESRIA: Vacancy Announcement: Director of Publications

Deadline: 10 September 2015

The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) invites applications from suitably qualified African professionals to fill the vacant position of Director of Publications in its pan-African Secretariat located in Dakar, Senegal. The position is a senior one and the successful candidate will work as a member of the Secretariat management team under the overall supervision of the Executive Secretary of the Council. The ideal candidate will be a scholar who also has a robust experience in academic publishing. African professionals who combine a robust experience in academic publishing with a solid training in the social sciences/humanities can also apply.

The CODESRIA Publications and Dissemination Programme has, over the last four decades, undergone considerable expansion, earning its place as a leading Africa-based multilingual scholarly publisher with over 500 books and monographs, 12 peer-reviewed scholarly journals and periodicals, and several award-winning titles in its lists. The position of Director of Publications has been created with the aim of consolidating the successes that have been registered within the Programme to date and taking it to new heights. More information about CODESRIA and its Publications and Dissemination Programme can be obtained from the Council’s website: www.codesria.org.

Among other responsibilities, the successful candidate for the position of Director of Publication will be called upon to:

• Play a critical role in defining and implementing the objectives and targets of the CODESRIA Publications and Dissemination Programme according to the demands of changing contexts and requirements;
• Provide direct and hands-on leadership in the scientific life of the Programme and in all aspects of the Programme’s publishing operations, including commissioning, editorial, production, distribution, marketing, customer service, and list management functions;
• Develop proposals for new publications and titles, doing so in direct and interactive collaboration with the other CODESRIA scientific programmes;
• Strengthen the CODESRIA book, monograph and journal publishing brands;
• Expand the on-line presence of CODESRIA journals, monographs, occasional papers, and research and policy briefs;
• Promote innovative and cost effective approaches to both traditional print and electronic publishing;
• Manage a team of in-house editorial staff that includes managing editors, editors, and editorial secretaries;
• Supervise and liaise with a team of freelance editorial service providers that range from printing presses, translators, proof-readers, and copy-editors to typesetters, indexers, web administrators, and distributors;
• Liaise and work with authors, peer-reviewers, editors-in-chief of various journals, professional associations, researchers, publishing houses;
• Coordinate translation, co-edition, co-publication and reprint rights and permissions;
• Seek and share information and opinions about the CODESRIA Book Series,CODESRIA Monographs, CODESRIA journals, CODESRIA Occasional Papers, and CODESRIA Research and Policy Briefs;
• Keep the African and broader international social research communities informed about new CODESRIA publications;
• Initiate collaboration with other publishers and organisations, and assess the scientific and financial viability of such collaborations;
• Develop links with Africa-based university presses and other publishing houses;
• Prepare for and attend major publication events, such as book fairs, scholarly association meetings and forums; and
• Play an active part in the realisation of all the other aspects of the scientific mandate of the Council.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must:

1. Have a solid professional training and background in academic publishing and marketing;
2. Be scholars in their own rights, or have a sound university education, preferably in the Social Sciences or Humanities, and at a postgraduate level (a PhD would be an advantage);
3. Be conversant with evolving roles/applications of information technology in academic publishing;
4. Be abreast of the developments in open access publishing/scholarship;
5. Have adequate knowledge of publishing as a scholarly field and not just an expert in the organisation of texts;
6. Have good knowledge of CODESRIA and possess a demonstrable ability to promote the work of African researchers;
7. Be familiar with the African and international scientific community;
8. Have first-hand knowledge of the African scholarly publishing environment;
9. Have proven experience of management in an academic environment;
10. Be experienced in resource management and the preparation of reports;
11. Have a record of intellectual engagement with the challenges and opportunities in African and international scholarly publishing; and
12. Be fluent in English, French or Portuguese and have good working knowledge of at least one of the other languages.

It is CODESRIA policy to reflect the disciplinary, gender, generational and linguistic diversity of the African social science community in its structures. In this connection, female candidates and younger professionals meeting the qualifications set out are especially encouraged to send in their dossiers for consideration for this position.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The salary level that will be offered will depend on the successful applicant’s experience and qualifications, and will be broadly comparable to those of similar posts in other international organisations.

HOW TO APPLY

All applicants wishing to be considered for the position are required to supply the following documents:

1. A written application;
2. A detailed CV describing the candidate’s professional experience;
3. Three reference letters, two of which must come from people living in countries other than the applicant’s country of residence; and
4. A sample of scholarly writings or any published reflection produced by the candidate.

The reference letters in support of candidates must be sealed and sent under separate cover and marked “Confidential Reference”, or emailed directly. The application letters and other supporting documents of candidates should be sent in a sealed envelope marked “Application Documents” or sent by email. Both the applications and the reference letters should be sent to:

The Executive Secretary
CODESRIA
Av. Cheikh Anta Diop x Canal IV
BP 3304, CP 18524,
Dakar / SENEGAL
Email: executive.secretary@codesria.sn

CLOSING DATE

All applications must be received by 10 September 2015. Any application received after this date will not be considered.

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CODESRIA: Job Vacancy Announcement: Director of Administration and Finance

Deadline: 15th. September 2015

The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) invites applications from suitably qualified nationals of African countries to fill the vacant position of Director of Administration and Finance in its pan-African Secretariat located in Dakar, Senegal. This position is categorised as one of the senior posts in the Council and the successful candidate will join a team of staff members functioning under the direct supervision of the Executive Secretary of the Council.

Recognised as the premier centre on the continent for the generation and dissemination of multidisciplinary social science knowledge, CODESRIA has undergone an exponential growth in programmes, finances and membership over the last decade. The Administration, and Finance department has, as its primary responsibility, the day-to-day management of the administrative and financial affairs of the Council, covering banking and accounting services, the preparation of financial reports for submission to the funders of the Council, budget monitoring and control, human resources (staff recruitment, training, evaluation, discipline and welfare), protocol services, the maintenance of the headquarters building, the monitoring of the physical assets of the Council, the internal and external audits of the financial statements and other accounts of the Council, and all aspects of the procurement of goods and services for the use of the Council.

The Department is also involved in the implementation of a long-term strategy for the financial stability and sustainability of the Council, including the CODESRIA Endowment Fund.

Furthermore, the Director of Administration and Finance (DAF) is responsible for preparing the annual workplan of activities and budgets of the Council, and for monitoring expenses and programme implementation. The successful candidate will also be called upon to initiate, develop and apply new human resource management tools, lend support in the implementation of an IT plan, contribute to the organisation of donor conferences, and manage aspects of the Council’s relations with the public administration services of the host country as may be entrusted to him/her. In all, the candidate who will be chosen will be expected to work towards the efficient and result-oriented administration of all aspects of the mandate of the Council.

Key responsibilities of the DAF also include the following: provides strategic leadership and guidance in administrative and financial management; leads a team of staff in delivering CODESRIA’s administrative and financial obligations; remains up-to-date with the latest methodologies and best-practices, and donor requirements; ensures improved service to Secretariat and community; works with other departments to execute programmes and projects within agreed calendar and timelines; develops suitable and sustainable strategies in administrative and financial management; plans and manages budgets.

More information about CODESRIA and its programmes can be obtained from the Council’s website: www.codesria.org.

Qualifications

Applicants must:

• Have a sound university education in the field of business/financial administration, accounting and/or human resource management (an MBA will be an advantage) with at least five years post-graduation experience in a similar position;
• Hold a post-graduate technical qualification in accountancy or in a related field, and have a demonstrable knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in their current application;
• Have experience in fund management, preferably in a not-for-profit organisation;
• Be familiar with accounting and budgetary systems and software employed by international non-governmental organisations;
• Have a demonstrable capacity to initiate and supervise internal and external audit processes;
• Be conversant with the international research funding environment and the requirements of various funding agencies especially in terms of reporting;
• Be knowledgeable and skilled in the management of all aspects of personnel matters, bearing in mind that CODESRIA is a multi-cultural pan-African environment and is committed to the promotion of gender equality;
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of procedures linked to the diplomatic immunities enjoyed by international organisations;
• Have a demonstrable knowledge of labour laws in an African context;
• Have a capacity to be innovative and forward-looking in the management of the administrative processes and procedures of an organisation like CODESRIA;
• Have good organizational and time management skills highly desirable.
• Personal attributes should also include strong analytical skills and ability to formulate unique solutions based on knowledge and understanding of the challenges; Be strategic, innovative and creative thinker; planning and problem-solving in both short-term and long-term; results-driven; team player; inclusive, flexible, and sensitive to multi-culturalism;
• Have strong communication skills; be self-motivated; possess the ability to lead and motivate a team is crucial; be a professional with high integrity and good stewardship of resources; and
• Be fluent in French or English and have a good working knowledge of the other language.

 Working Conditions

The salary level that will be offered will depend on the successful applicant’s experience and qualifications, and will be comparable to those of similar posts in other international organisations.

How to Apply

Applicants must supply the following documents:

1. A written application;
2. A detailed CV describing the contents of their training and professional experience;
3. Three reference letters, two of which must be professional references.

The reference letters in support of candidates must be sealed and sent under separate cover and marked ‘Confidential Reference’, or emailed directly by the referees. The application letters and other supporting documents of candidates should be sent in a sealed envelope marked ‘Application Documents’, or emailed to the address below. Reference letters and applications sent by email should have ‘APPLICATION’ written in the subject line. Both the applications and the reference letters should be sent to:

The Executive Secretary
CODESRIA
Avenue Cheikh Anta Diop x Canal IV
B.P. 3304, CP 18524,
Dakar/SENEGAL
Email: executive.secretary@codesria.sn

Closing Date

All applications must be received by 15th. September 2015. Any application received after this date will not be considered.