Call for Proposals, International Workshop, University of Havana, Cuba
The University of Havana, Cuba and The Global South Caucus of the International Studies Association
6-8 July 2017 (Thursday to Saturday)
In cooperation with the Coordinadora (Coordinadora Regional de Investigaciones Económicas y Sociales (CRIES), Argentina; The Facultad de Ciencias Políticas y Sociales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM); and The Instituto de Estudos Estratégicos (INEST), at The Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), Niterói, Brazil.
Title: Exploring the Local in International Relations
The Global South Caucus of the International Studies Association (GSCIS) is dedicated to expanding the theoretical and practical horizons of the discipline of International Relations (IR), which has been largely shaped by Western and global northern experiences. It is now fairly well recognized that the study of IR has tended to devalue the ideas and experiences of global south countries and peoples. To change this, in the interest of developing a truly global IR, the GSCIS has been championing, as a first step, the exploration, discussion, debate, and formulation of local and regional narratives and practices of the south – Africa, Asia, and Latin America/Caribbean. This workshop follows up on larger conferences we have held in Menton (2012) and Singapore (2015) as well as panels we have sponsored at the International Studies Association’s annual convention since 2012, and a workshop co-sponsored with the Philippine International Studies Organization’s workshop in March 2017.
The Havana workshop, occurring in a country which has for decades promulgated alternative approaches both domestically and internationally, will both explore southern perspectives as well as assess the relationship between these and “mainstream” IR. Within these parameters, the workshop is open to all who wish to explore theoretical, methodological, empirical, and practical/policy-oriented research in IR.
Deadline: February 15, 2017
University of New South Wales, Visiting Scholar from the Global South Fellowship
The School of Social Sciences aims to play a role in making global knowledge production more inclusive by providing opportunities for academics from the Global South to come to UNSW to share their expertise with students, other scholars and international disciplinary communities. The VSGSF initiative is based on mutual benefit. It recognises the value of the expertise and perspectives of scholars from the Global South, while acknowledging the responsibility and opportunity for UNSW to be a global leader in making knowledge inclusive of diverse academic voices.
Deadline: January 15, 2017
Internews Network, Kenya Program Officer
Under the supervision of the Regional Director, the Africa Program Officer provides strategic support and oversight on a variety of department tasks, including project supervision, donor reporting, donor relations, proposal development and communications. The Africa Program Officer is responsible for management level support for a variety of projects within the Africa program unit.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
- Supervise country program operations or parts of these programs as delegated by the Regional Director.
- Provide programmatic development and project support for the Africa programs unit including procurement, recruitment of international staff and international consultants, and supervision of sub grants.
- Assist in in procurement of supplies, services, and equipment for the department and field projects as requested.
- Manage logistics for travel, meetings, including procurement of visas as needed.
- Manage administrative tasks in accordance with project timelines.
- Track activities for program unit as required.
- Write reports and proposals for donors.
- Work closely with Regional Director to proof and edit quarterly reports and ensure they are submitted on a timely basis.
- Draft and edit web stories.
- Maintain high level contacts with current and potential donors and program partners.
- Participate in advocacy and communication activities to maintain a high profile for Internews activities in Africa.
- Attend meetings, roundtables, and other events on behalf of the Africa programs unit when needed.
- Collaborate on project assessments and surveys, and assists with other project deliverables and reports as needed, including onboarding consultants and drafting SOWs.
- Produce expense reports and prepare payment documents as needed.
- Support local partners in the Program Unit with proposal development, fundraising, and organizational development.
- Surge capacity: assist program units with short-term program tasks including, reporting, budget development, proposals, and other tasks as needed.
- May involve field travel to set up offices, assist in administration, troubleshoot problems, carry out assessments, and meet donors.
- Understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding Internews’ Core Values.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a program officer in relevant non-profit organizations – experience in a non-profit media development organization a significant plus.
- Previous work experience with USAID programs and projects a significant plus.
- Experience in developing or supporting programs.
- Relevant university degree required.
- Excellent writing skills, and proven text-editing proficiency.
- French language an asset; other regional language skills helpful.
- Experience with media a significant asset.
- Experience with the Africa region.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills including diplomacy, tact, and the ability to negotiate.
- Excellent communication skills: speaking, writing, and listening.
- Proven ability to set priorities and manage time effectively.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Proven ability to work both independently and as an effective team member.
- Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple on-going assignments.
- Proficient in MS Office.
Deadline: February 5, 2017