Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme for Young African Researchers 2017
Coimbra Group Universities have been providing, since 2008, young researchers from universities in Sub-Saharan Africa with the opportunity to spend a short period (1 to 3 months) at a Coimbra Group University to carry out part of their research there.
The following Coimbra Group universities are participating in the 2017 edition of the scheme:
- University of Barcelona (Spain)
- Eötvös Loránd University Budapest (Hungary)
- University of Granada (Spain)
- University of Graz (Austria)
- University of Groningen (The Netherlands)
- Jagiellonian University of Krakow (Poland)
- KU Leuven (Belgium)
- University of Padova (Italy)
- University of Pavia (Italy)
- University of Poitiers (France)
- University of Salamanca (Spain)
Applicants should be:
- under the age of 45
- nationals of and current residents in a country in Sub-Saharan Africa
- current staff members of a university or an equivalent higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa
- of doctoral/postdoctoral or equivalent status.
A limited number of grants are available for technical/administrative staff from African universities (please see the requirements of each individual university).
In most universities the language of instruction is that of the country itself, but in most universities it is possible to use English as the working language.
Deadline: 31 March 2017
CFP: Cornell University Institute for African Development Summer Conference, Livingstone, Zambia
The debate on inequality has become a true global phenomenon. Oxfam report (2015) warned that “the combined wealth of the richest 1% will overtake that of the other 99% of people next year unless the current trend of rising inequality is checked.” It estimates “that the lower half of the global population possesses barely 1% of global wealth, while the richest 10% of adults own 86% of all wealth, and the top 1% account for 46% of the total. ” Business leaders at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos called it “one of the biggest threats to the world economy.”
The long-held belief of the ‘trickle-down economy’ has been questioned, as economic growth has not been translated into a reduction in inequality. The debate has gained momentum in Africa as well. Within the ‘Africa Rising’ euphoria, the sharp increases in inequality were momentarily downplayed in the assumption that economic growth would benefit the societies as a whole. The renewed debate has shown that poverty reduction cannot be taken as a natural outcome of economic growth. Higher GDP does not necessarily address the fundamental inequality within a given society. Poverty is now framed in light of deliberate exclusion and exploitation – a systematic denial of entitlements to resources and services and an exclusion to participate on equal terms in social, economic, political and cultural arenas. Inequality is a fundamental component of the distribution of worldwide resource use and its effect on the environment and climate change. In Africa, as anywhere else, inequality is seen as a destabilizing factor in societies.
As exclusion and inequality affects every section of society, in the proposed conference we want to limit ourselves to a couple of interconnected and interdisciplinary themes.
Growth, Inequality and Poverty
Papers analyzing the causes of inequality, linkages between inequality growth poverty and labor markets are welcome.
Regional Integration and Inequality
We welcome papers exploring the state of play, causes and consequences of trade, growth and developmental inequalities in Africa, with a particular focus on the role of regional integration.
Taxation, Natural Resources and Inequality
This sub-theme explores the inequality engendered by the ineffective capture of taxation from extractive operations. Papers exploring the causes, consequences, and solutions to inadequate resource capture from the extractive industries and the effect of ineffective taxation regimes on inequality are welcomed.
Access to Justice and Inequality
The ability to effectively assert rights and seek redress through the legal system is one of the biggest components of a free and just society. Papers tracing the evolution of regional access to justice programs and evaluating their impact on inequality are highly welcomed.
Access to information and Inequality
Access to information is one of the most effective ways inwhich ordinary citizens can hold their governments accountable. Under this theme, the inequities perpetuated in information black holes are explored. Papers examining the effects of information inequality are particularly welcome, as are papers reflecting on the advocacy efforts that have been undertaken in this area.
Theoretical and empirical papers, action research and case studies on the above theme using a range of scholarly approaches including qualitative, quantitative and critical methods with data-driven conclusions are welcomed.
Proposals must include the name, title, and institutional or organizational affiliation and full contact details of the person or persons submitting the document. All proposals should be no longer than 400 words, contain five key words, and sent to marja.hinfelaar@saipar.org
Limited funding is available to assist presenters with travel costs.
Deadline: 30 March 2017
Multiple positions at One Acre Fund, East Africa
One Acre Fund is growing quickly and hiring for multiple positions based in East Africa:
- Program Associate
- Business Operations Associate
- Client Protection Associate
- Kenya Operations Associate/Manager
- New Country Scout
- Agronomist
- and many many others
Anzisha Prize for African Youth Entrepreneurs
African Leadership Academy and The MasterCard Foundation launched the 2017 call for applications for the Anzisha Prize; Africa’s award for youth entrepreneurs who are making their mark on Africa’s entrepreneurial landscape. Fifteen of Africa’s most promising business and social entrepreneurs between the ages of 15 and 22 have the opportunity to win a share of US$100,000, receive ongoing business consulting services, and connect to a global network of leaders.
In order to be eligible to apply for Anzisha Prize, the entrepreneur should be a national of an African country, be between the ages of 15 and 22 at the time of consideration, and be a founder or founding member of a running venture in any sector.
Applications will close on 1 April 2017, and the Anzisha Prize team encourages nominations from teachers, parents and community members to identify talented young people. The Anzisha Prize is one of the most accessible and inclusive pan-African opportunities for youth. Application forms and information are available in English, French, Portuguese and Arabic. Both paper and electronic applications are accepted.
Deadline: 1 April 2017
Chief Technical Adviser, Interfaith Mediation Center, Nigeria
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Manage and monitor the project plan to ensure successful completion of all plan activities and delivery of the project on schedule
- Provide sound technical advice and requisite guidance to the IMC team on all project activities
- Always facilitate strategic plan development and effective implementation of the project plan.
- Prepare various achievement reports and submit them on agreed timeframe
- Oversee regular evaluation of IMC impact in target communities, and assist in the development of a data-driven culture at IMC, in which strategy is developed based on analysis of past project impacts
- Increase the number and quality of women’s participation in all aspects of the TOLERANCE project and across IMC network
- Manage and monitor the budget to ensure that the project is delivered within budget
- Establish a team culture across all tolerance activities and IMC
- Regularly give feedback to staff under the project
- Persuade all staff under the project to accomplish their tasks on time
- Must always effectively and efficiently communicate changes, plans, next steps and direction of the project for everyone on the project to feel carried along
- Ensure that all requirements of the project donor are satisfactorily completed in a timely manner
- Read and analyze conflict situations from the CPAN data system, including election conflicts, and advise IMC management appropriately. Oversee effective CPAN operations.
- Observe high standards of personal integrity and professionalism in all aspects of IMC work
- Any other duty(s) that may be assigned from time to time.
Deadline: 17 March 2017