Amani Institute is Hiring a Programs Director in Brazil and Kenya
Description of Position
Although only 2 years old and still in start-up phase, Amani Institute is growing rapidly and from next year on education programs will be running throughout the year. These programs are primarily held in Kenya and Brazil, with other locations to follow but are offered to a worldwide audience, having participate in our programs people from over 30 different countries. The team is globally diverse, entrepreneurial, and values the whole individual as much as their professional ability.
The Programs Director Kenya is responsible for directing the continued and improved operations of new and existing educational programs held in Kenya. The Director will primary but not exclusively dedicate her/his time to the Post Graduate Certificate in Social Innovation Management.
- The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
- Salary commensurate with experience – and considering we are a non-profit organization in its early stage
Key Responsibilities
- Constant review and improvement of the curricula (instructors, courses, modules, activities) according to the social sector and employers’ needs.
- Coordination of the instructors and their courses in Kenya (such as checking their sessions, provide suggestions on methodology and content..)
- Check in during and after the programs with the students to help them build their future careers in social change.
- Create and coordinate an evaluation system for the Educational Programs.
- Find and retain new apprenticeship organizations for the Educational Programs that requires that.
- Assists or lead new Educational Programs in Kenya for individuals or for institutions.
- Ensure that the Educational Programs are aligned with the Amani Institute values and learning pedagogy.
- Oversees the budget and logistics of the Educational Programs.
- Work in a closely-knit, fast-growing, diverse, global team. Amani is a start-up environment, so staff members will be expected to do whatever it takes to get things done, which may include long hours and intense work. This is a job for someone who wants to work hard to grow professionally with us and quickly take on more responsibility.
Required Characteristics and Experience
- Evidence of being a doer – high degree of performance and self-accountability
- Passion for social change
- Passion for helping individuals achieve their full potential
- High degree of applied empathy
- Significant work experience (at least 7 years), with some experience in the social change sector
- Knowledgeable in Social Innovation
- Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
- Project management experience, ideally for global projects
- Learning & Development knowledge and experience
- Good knowledge of MS Office
- Fluency in English (written and spoken)
- Bachelor’s degree (in any field)
Apply! Are you the ideal candidate? We will gladly receive your application and CV (in English). Click here to complete the Application Form
Questions? info@amaniinstitute.org
DEADLINE: December 20, 2014
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Fellowship, Open Society Fellowship to support support individuals pursuing innovative and unconventional approaches to fundamental open society challenges
The Open Society Fellowship was founded in 2008 to support individuals pursuing innovative and unconventional approaches to fundamental open society challenges. The fellowship funds work that will enrich public understanding of those challenges and stimulate far-reaching and probing conversations within the Open Society Foundations and in the world.
A fellowship project might identify a problem that has not previously been recognized, develop new policy ideas to address familiar problems, or offer a new advocacy strategy. Project themes should cut across at least two areas of interest to the Open Society Foundations. Among these are human rights, government transparency, access to information and to justice, and the promotion of civil society and social inclusion.
Fellows are expected to take full advantage of the foundations’ expansive reach and work to bring new people and fresh ideas into the organization’s ambit. Successful projects should push the boundaries of current thinking and carry lessons that can be applied to a variety of settings. Fellows may produce a variety of work products, including publications such as books, reports, or blogs; innovative public-education projects; or the launch of new campaigns or organizations. They may also engage in activities such as hosting panel discussions, traveling to conferences, participating in policy debates, and aggressively promoting their ideas in public venues.
The Open Society Fellowship accepts proposals from anywhere in the world. Applicants should possess a deep understanding of their chosen subject and a track record of professional accomplishment. Past and current fellows have included journalists, activists, academics, and practitioners in a variety of fields. Successful applicants will be eager to exploit the many resources offered by the Open Society Foundations and be prepared to engage constructively with our global network. Ideal fellows are specialists who can see beyond the parochialisms of their field and possess the tenacity to complete a project of exceptional merit. Proficiency in spoken English is required.
The fellowship does not fund enrollment for degree or non-degree study at academic institutions, including dissertation research.
This is a fellowship for individuals only; proposals from two or more applicants will not be accepted.
Interested applicants should first download and review the complete fellowship guidelines. To apply, submit applications here.
Applicants who are uncertain whether their topic fits within the Foundations’ focus areas are invited to submit a brief letter of inquiry, accompanied by a CV, before proceeding with the online application process. That letter of inquiry should be addressed to osfellows(at)opensocietyfoundations.org
DEADLINE: February 2, 2015
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Call for Entries, PhotoPhilanthropy Activist Award
Since the Activist Award’s inception in 2009, PhotoPhilanthropy has received work from more than 600 photographers in 90 different countries in collaboration with more than 450 nonprofit organizations.
This year, PhotoPhilanthropy will award photographers in two categories:
- Professional: $15,000 Grand Prize
- Emerging: $5,000 Grand Prize
Deadline for submissions is December 3, 2014, 23:59 PST.
Before submitting, please read our Submission Guidelines and FAQs.
Overview
PhotoPhilanthropy believes in the power of photography to inspire hope and understanding and to connect people around the world. The Activist Awards have been established to emphasize the important role of high quality documentary photography and visual storytelling as a vehicle to create meaningful impact and social change.
Entry Period
The submission period for the 2014 Activist Awards begins October 13, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. US Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) and ends December 3, 2014 at 11:59 p.m. US Pacific Standard Time (PST).
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Eligibility
The contest is open to all professional and emerging photographers. Entrants must be at least 18 years of age as of the date of entry.
Categories and Prizes
Photo essays must be entered into one of two categories.
- Professional Photographer – $15,000 Grand Prize: Any individual who earns the majority of their living from photography.
- Emerging Photographer – $5,000 Grand Prize: Any individual who does not earn the majority of their income from photography.
Submission Guidelines
In order to reflect current issues, photographs in the essay must have been taken within the last three years. Long-term projects will be accepted as long as the majority of the photographs were taken within the last three years.
Each photographer may enter up to two essays, and although they can be completed in collaboration with the same nonprofit, the subject matter must be different. Essays entered in previous years may not be resubmitted.
Collaboration with a Nonprofit Organization
For all submissions, collaboration with a nonprofit organization will need verification. For this reason it is mandatory to submit the contact name and email address of the person you worked with at the organization. You will also need to provide a letter in English from the organization on their letterhead verifying your collaboration.
DEADLINE: December 3, 2014
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Fellowship: 2015 Shafik Gabr Fellowship, part of the East-West: The Art of Dialogue initiative is now open for application
The 2015 Shafik Gabr Fellowship, part of the East-West: The Art of Dialogue initiative is now open for application. Please click here to apply.
The 2014 Fellows visited Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, Luxor, and Aswan in May 2014, and the U.S. portion of the exchange was held from June 7 – 21st with visits to Washington, DC, Atlanta, New York and New Jersey.
Both the 2013 and the 2014 Gabr Fellows classes consisted of 10 American and 10 Egyptian participants. They travel and live together during a four-week program, spending two weeks in Egypt and two weeks in the United States.
During their journey they have had the opportunity to meet with renowned figures in politics, business, art, law and media to discuss the challenges facing their societies and the obstacles to international cooperation. They work together on Action Projects. The purpose of these projects is to build bridges and enhance the understanding of each other’s diverse cultures, societies and aspirations.
The 2013 program took place in Egypt in June 2013 with visits to Cairo, Alexandria and Luxor – and in the United States in October 2013 with visits to New York, New Haven, Atlanta, Virginia and Washington DC.
The Fellows produced joint projects as part of their exchange to leverage their experience to their peers and communities.
Together, through their cooperation and their projects, they are creating the legacy of the Gabr Fellowship: and developing an international cohort dedicated to pursuing cooperative, collective solutions to their regions most pressing issues.
The Fellowship is sponsored by the Shafik Gabr Foundation.
Eligibility
All applicants must be between 24 and 35 years of age. American applicants should not have traveled previously to Egypt. Egyptian applicants should not have previously traveled to the United States.
The Shafik Gabr Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, political party, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or financial ability
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South Sudan Constitutional Development Manager
The Public International Law & Policy Group (PILPG) is seeking a Constitutional Development Manager for a South Sudan project. Below please find information on PILPG and the project, as well as the role of the Constitutional Development Manager and the required qualifications for the position.
Public International Law & Policy Group Overview
PILPG is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates as a global pro bono law firm providing free assistance to governments, sub-state entities, and civil society groups in transitioning states. PILPG provides legal counsel to pro bono clients during peace negotiations, advises on the creation and operation of transitional justice mechanisms, provides expertise during the drafting of post-conflict constitutions, and advises on ways to strengthen the rule of law and effective institutions. In East Africa, PILPG has previously maintained offices in Kenya, Tanzania, Somaliland, South Sudan, and Uganda.
PILPG South Sudan Project Overview
PILPG has extensive experience in South Sudan, and is working with Democracy International and its consortium partners to implement the five-year USAID-supported Systems to Uphold the Credibility and Constitutionality of Elections in South Sudan (SUCCESS) program. The SUCCESS program is currently focused on increasing the capacity of South Sudanese institutions to lead processes that citizens accept as legitimate and assisting South Sudanese citizens to engage in political processes.
To assist South Sudanese citizens in engaging in these processes, PILPG is providing assistance to South Sudanese civil society organizations to strengthen their organizational and strategic capacity. PILPG is facilitating civil society’s participation in the peace process through negotiation and mediation skills training for all civil society stakeholders. In addition, PILPG is providing civil society leaders with substantive support on transitional justice issues for civil society actors to effectively engage in negotiations and take a leading role in peace and reconciliation initiatives. As South Sudan reengages on the constitutional development process, PILPG will provide technical and material support in the drafting process and support civil society in civic education to ensure that citizen views are taken into consideration. Women’s leadership in these political processes and initiatives is a core component of the program.
Role of the Constitutional Development Manager
PILPG is seeking a legal professional with at least eight years of experience in constitutional development, peace processes, transitional justice or related technical areas, preferably in post-conflict contexts and/or Africa.
The Constitutional Development Manager will be based in Juba, Republic of South Sudan. He or she shall work under the supervision of the PILPG Project Director, who is based in the US.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain relationships with South Sudanese civil society organizations;
- Conduct technical assistance, ongoing consultations, and follow-ups with relevant civil society organizations on issues related to the peace processes and platform development;
- Facilitate program activities, including workshops and trainings, on transitional justice, negotiation and mediation skills, constitutional development, and public consultation efforts;
- Communicate and coordinate with SUCCESS Consortium members, South Sudanese civil society organizations, and relevant consultants on the design and substance of workshops;
- Build and maintain relationships and cooperation with international and domestic non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society leaders;
- Conduct consultations and meetings with other NGOs, international organizations, and US government offices to ensure complementarity of programming, points of collaboration, and information exchanges;
- Coordinate with the PILPG Project Director and other PILPG staff on the preparation of reference resources, curriculum development, and other documents and initiatives;
- Provide substantive direction to PILPG research team, and pro bono volunteers and law firm partners on the drafting of reference materials, including comparative studies, option papers, and core elements memorandum;
- Work in coordination with PILPG’s Constitutional Development Advisor;
- Identify, mentor, and manage local lawyers engaged in the Constitutional Fellowship program as part of the SUCCESS project;
- Analyze local political conditions and the effectiveness of the project in meeting the stated goals and objectives;
- Ensure adherence to requisite grantor and US government policies and procedures;
- Oversee the development, review, and timely submission of project-related materials, including regular reports and internal circulations that update, measure, and evaluate project results;
- Coordinate closely with PILPG’s Washington, DC office, as well as Democracy International staff and other consortium partners, on the overall strategy and development of the project;
- Provide regular briefings to PILPG’s Washington, DC office on political and security developments and implementation of the program;
- Maintain regular communication with the PILPG Project Director, as well as the research team, including conducting weekly Skype calls and drafting monthly updates on project activities; and
- Coordinate closely with the Pro Bono Director on pro bono contributions to the project, including law firm partners, and
- Coordinate closely with other PILPG field offices.
Administration
- Draft materials on the South Sudan project for PILPG’s website, annual reports, internal circulations and law firm updates at the request of senior staff;
- Maintain PILPG’s in-country financial books related to the SUCCESS in accordance with PILPG’s financial policies and procedures manual;
- Develop quarterly project reports that detail project activities and measure and evaluate project results;
- Facilitate the visits of non-field staff, consultants, and funder representatives as appropriate; and
- Manage all local service providers to PILPG and local office and related logistics and financials.
Educational and Professional Qualifications
- A higher education degree in law, or other relevant field;
- A minimum of eight years work experience in constitutional-development related activities, transitional justice, peace processes, or related technical areas, preferably in a post-conflict context and/or Africa;
- Demonstrated experience working with new states, states in transition, and/or post-conflict states;
- Past experience developing relationships with senior government officials and civil society leaders;
- Experience working with US government regulations is a plus;
- Knowledge of and previous experience in Sudan or South Sudan is highly desirable;
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required; and
- Prior overseas fieldwork, preferably in a post-conflict context and/or Africa.
Communication and Organizational Skills
- Capacity to conduct research, edit, and draft reference resources, including comparative studies, option papers, and core elements memorandum, and, as needed, draft policy proposal or constitutional language;
- Strong analytic and organizational skills;
- Prior experience editing writings of others to ensure professional quality and suitability;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work closely with multiple team members located across the globe;
- Ability to effectively manage multiple activities in a fast-paced, challenging overseas environment; and
- Initiative to be a responsive self-starter to solve problems independently.
How to Apply
Send resume, cover letter, and writing sample to recruitment@pilpg.org.
Include in the subject line: Application: South Sudan Constitutional Development Manager.
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THE SAVILLE FOUNDATION Pan-African Awards for Entrepreneurship in Education, Teach a Man to Fish
THE SAVILLE FOUNDATION Pan-African Awards for Entrepreneurship in Education
Open until 12th December 2014
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We believe that entrepreneurship in education will play a vital role in driving positive social change in Africa. Aside from financial prizes, the awards offer a platform for organisations to inspire each other and share what works.
Do you have what it takes?
- Is your education or training project based in Africa?
- Is your education project innovative?
- Could other organisations learn from your project?
If you answered yes to these questions your organisation could be in with a chance of winning a Pan African Award for Entrepreneurship in Education.
If you have any questions regarding the competition please contact us at competitions(at)teachamantofish.org.uk
About the Awards
Since 2007 Teach a Man to Fish in partnership with The Saville Foundation have been rewarding organisations that contribute to Africa’s long term growth and development through an entrepreneurial approach to education and training.
The competition is open to all organisations that are based in Africa and working in education. This includes primary, secondary and tertiary education, as well as non-formal and adult education.
Past winners have included a television program in Tanzania, an embroidery training programme in Madagascar and a bicycle recycling enterprise in Lesotho – we are looking for anything and everything that combats poverty in an innovative, sustainable, and effective way!
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RESURJ- Africa Feminist Dialogue – Application for Participation
RESURJ- Africa Feminist Dialogue – Application for Participation
Between January 12th-15th 2015, RESURJ will host an Africa Feminist Dialogue with the aim of bringing younger feminist activists together to mobilize constituencies for Sexual and Reproductive Justice at national and regional levels.
The meeting will take place in Accra, Ghana we are seeking applications from young women who meet the following criteria:
• Age 18-35
• Self identify as a feminist
• Ability to speak, read and write in English
• Affiliated with an institution working in any country within the African continent
• Currently lives and works in any of the 53 countries in the African continent
• Passionate about and committed to girls’ and women’s human rights
• Significant experience advocating for the Sexual and Reproductive Rights of adolescents girls and young women
• Strong links and connections to decisions makers at national and regional level
• Committed to participating in the 3.5 day meeting and doing all pre and post meeting tasks and activities
(please note: participants will be expected to prepare a short presentation on a topic related to their national contexts prior to the meeting)
• Able to arrive on the 11th and depart on the 15th of January
• Able to secure the necessary travel documents, including visa, to travel to Ghana
All travel, accommodation and visa expenses will be covered by RESURJ
DEADLINE: November 26, 2014
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Fellowships, CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: “Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa”
Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa: supporting the next generation of African academics working on peace, security and development issues
The Next Generation Social Sciences model, launched in 2011, responds to an emerging dilemma within higher education in the global South caused by the extraordinary emphasis on increasing undergraduate enrollment without proportionate investment in faculty development. The program currently operates to strengthen tertiary education in Africa through a series of institutional and individual interventions, creating a pipeline for the development of faculty and research communities. Currently the program operates in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Fellowships
The project features a thematic focus in order to renew basic research agendas addressing peace, security, and development topics as well as strengthen interdisciplinary social science research capacity on these issues. This program also offers two workshops each year to help fellows master research methodologies, engage key literature in their fields, and produce research publications. The Next Generation African Social Sciences program will support approximately 45 fellows each year across all three fellowship opportunities
The program encourages innovative research on peace, security, and development topics, moving the boundaries of scholarship and research by exploring concrete linkages between these themes. We envision supporting a diverse set of projects grappling with a range of processes using evidence-based research across both global and local perspectives. Some, we hope, will examine large-scale phenomena and others small-scale social processes. The strongest projects typically will explore connections across these scales. Applicants, for example, might propose projects exploring global flows of refugees across country borders and continents or the state of internally displaced persons affected by local and regional disruptions of livelihood and economic security. Others might look at street theater in refugee camps.
Similarly, some fellows might test the proposition that global financial markets contribute to peace and stability while others might examine the role of local market culture in unstable regions. We also support work that advances contemporary research on peace and security issues, including research on human security, economic security, livelihoods and resilience, and failure of governance. Projects might explore any range of issues, including soaring unemployment rates, widespread discrimination against populations, the effects of climate change on food security and water basins, and the threats any one of these issues pose to peace, security, and development efforts. Above all projects should advance important fields of study and social science knowledge.
The program features three distinct competitive fellowship opportunities for early-career social science faculty who hold positions in accredited colleges and universities in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda:
Doctoral dissertation proposal fellowship: Supporting short-term research costs of up to US$3,000 to develop a doctoral dissertation proposal.
Doctoral dissertation research fellowship: Supporting 9-12 months of dissertation research costs of up to US$15,000 on a topic related to peace, security, and development.
Doctoral dissertation completion fellowship: Supporting a one-year leave from teaching responsibilities with a stipend of up to US$15,000 to permit the completion of a dissertation that advances research on peace, security, and development topics.
Eligibility and Application
All applicants must be citizens of and reside in a sub-Saharan African country while holding a current faculty position at an accredited college or university in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, or Uganda. Applicants for any of the funding opportunities offered through this program must have a master’s degree and be working toward completion of the doctoral degree. We do not accept applicants who are holding a faculty position or attending university outside of Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, or Uganda.
We strongly encourage applicants to explain how their work aligns with the program’s thematic priorities and demonstrate their capacity to contribute to a network advancing innovative research on peace, security and development. Applicants therefore should submit a project proposal that has been written specifically for this fellowship competition, rather than simply submit the approved research proposal that they developed for their university. The project proposal for this competition offers applicants an opportunity to further hone their approach to their dissertation topic.
All applications must be submitted using the online application portal.
For inquiries or technical questions pertaining to the online application portal, please contact SSRC staff from the Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa Program: nextgenafrica(at)ssrc.org
DEADLINE: December 1, 2014
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