Short Course Training in Women’s Health and Empowerment, Nairobi
Dates: July 16-30, 2014 (9 AM to 5 PM)
This intensive, interdisciplinary short course is being offered by the Aga Khan University (AKU) and the University of California Global Health Institute (UCGHI). Through case studies and exercises, participants will learn how to build women’s empowerment into health programmes and policies to improve their overall effectiveness. AKU is partnering with the UCGHI’s Center of Expertise on Women’s Health & Empowerment to offer this 2-week course in Nairobi, Kenya. The UCGHI’s mission is to train the next generation of global health leaders, and accelerate the discovery and implementation of transformative global health solutions. The course was offered in California for the past three years and is newly adapted for the Global South. Course instructors will be from USA, Pakistan and Kenya.
Expected participants: Health and development NGO staff, graduate students, junior faculty members, lawyers, health professionals and officials from relevant government ministries and departments.
Spaces are limited! Both men and women are encouraged to apply.
For a course application and further details, please contact Mercy Ndemo at mercy.ndemo@aku.edu +254 712 920 105
DEADLINE: 1 July 2014
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Life & Peace Institute Web Editor, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
LPI is seeking applications for the position of web editor, a key figure for LPI digital communication. As LPI’s web editor, you will be involved in developing strategic communication work as it relates to LPI’s website, including driving the development of LPI’s site with a focus on the user and on the basis of your visitor’s needs. You will also be the lead in strengthening the organization’s desired strategic presence through the use of a range of social media. The web editor will be based in Addis Ababa as part of the Horn of Africa Regional Programme team. She/he will liaise with the Communications unit at the LPI head office in Uppsala, Sweden, and work in close cooperation with the other LPI field programmes in East and Central Africa.
Required qualifications: University training, preferably a Masters, in communications or new media, or equivalent; knowledge and experience in web-based communication; vocational/professional experience of web publishing and search optimization; high ability to analyse, and great interest in, web statistics, analytics, and monitoring; prior experience utilizing various social media (either personally or professionally), and a good understanding of social media’s potential and limitations based on experience. An excellent writing ability in English is required, and the ability to communicate in or translate from French, Somali, Arabic, or Amharic is a plus.
DEADLINE: 20 June 2014
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Search for Common Ground Program Associate
The Program Associate is a member of the support team for the Africa programs and is the primary contact supporting a portfolio of approximately seven country programs. The Program Associate works with the country teams to produce proposals, reports, Program literature, and other materials. In this function, the Program Associate supports Program design, administration and monitoring, providing input and feedback to the country teams to better target proposals and capture results.
The position is involved in representation of the Africa programs across the region. The position holder will work closely with the field-based Africa team, field offices; and HQ based divisions within Search for Common Ground. The position reports to the Program Officer, West & Central Africa, based in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in one of the social sciences, African studies, conflict resolution, international development, or a related field; Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in related field; Knowledge and/or experience in Africa, especially countries in conflict; Fluency in written and spoken French and English, with excellent writing skills in both languages; Experience in proposal writing and development; Ability to prepare budgets and experience with Microsoft Excel.
DEADLINE: 30 June 2014
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Africa Integrity Indicators, Call for Contributors
Global Integrity is preparing to begin research on the 2014-2015 edition of the Africa Integrity Indicators (AII), an annual project undertaken in partnership with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation. The project assesses key social, economic, political and anti-corruption mechanisms at the national level in all African countries. Employing an expert assessment methodology, the project evaluates both legal frameworks and the practical implementation and enforcement of those frameworks across various categories, including safety and the rule of law, sustainable economic opportunity, and human development.
This effort will require a global team of journalists, researchers and subject matter experts across Africa to conduct original research and gather data that will feed into the Ibrahim Index of African Governance. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in Algeria, Angola, Comoros, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Gabon, Guinea Bissau, Niger, Sudan, and Somalia.
DEADLINE: Rolling
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Departments of Linguistics and Modern Languages/French International Conference, University of Ghana, Legon
29 October – 1 November 2014
The Conference invites proposals for panels and abstracts for individual papers on the theme and sub-themes as follows:
THEME: “Linguistics and Modern Languages in Focus: Developing Languages and Professionals for Glocal Integration”
SUB-THEMES: Modern Languages in Focus: Developing Professionals for Global Integration; The role of language in sustaining glocal partnerships; Glocal perspectives on language teaching and learning; Linguistics and language teaching; New methodologies in language teaching and learning; Language and human development; Language use in specific domains; Translations and Interpretation; Language in Literature; Historical Linguistics; Contact linguistics; Lexicography; Phonetics/Phonology; Morphology/Syntax; Semantics/Pragmatics; Sign Language; Typology
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS: 31 July 2014
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: Anonymous single-spaced abstracts addressing the theme or sub-themes of the conference should be sent electronically to the following e-mail addresses: lingmodconf@gmail.com, lingmodconf@ug.edu.gh
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Insight on Conflict Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders
Peace Direct believes that in every conflict there are local organisations doing remarkable work to prevent violence and build peace. And we should know – since 2004, we have sent over £2 million in funding to dozens of peacebuilding groups across Africa, Asia and Latin America, and we’ve mapped and profiled over 800 more on our website Insight on Conflict. Now, we are launching our second ‘Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders’ competition to find the best emerging peacebuilding organisations across the globe. Four winning entries will be selected by our expert peacebuilding jury
This is a global competition. There is no geographical restriction on applications. In order to be eligible to enter, you must:
- be a registered organisation or community association, established for at least 2 years
- undertake peacebuilding work – your organisation is either a peacebuilding organisation or has peacebuilding as a substantial element of your work
- have a maximum annual income of $60,000 USD or less. At least one of the four winners will have an annual income of less than $10,000 USD.
- be locally based – your organisation must be based in the country or communities where your work will be done
- be an independent organisation, not an in-country or satellite organisation of an international NGO.
DEADLINE: 21 July 2014
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Grassroots Reconciliation Group Program Director, Uganda
The Grassroots Reconciliation Group (GRG) helps former child soldiers and combatants in war-torn northern Uganda reclaim their future through locally designed projects with the twin aims of reconciliation and small-scale development. Building directly on a previous 3-year USAID reconciliation program, GRG projects bring together former combatants of the rebel Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) and local community members to plan out their own paths to reintegration and reconciliation. This involves a broad range of locally designed interventions, from livelihoods, to trauma support and peace-building activities. By supporting these projects, GRG encourages the long-term social and economic rehabilitation of the war-weary people of northern Uganda. Registered as a 501c3 non-profit organization, GRG has worked with over 1100 people since 2007, and currently works with over 600 people in 12 communities between Gulu and the border with South Sudan. See www.grassrootsgroup.org for more information of our work.
Job Summary: The Program Director (Head of Mission) will have the overall responsibility for implementation of programs in rural communities, as well as financial management, fundraising, and coordination with development partners and the local government.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience: At least 2-3 years of experience with project management in a developing country (preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa), preferably with a background in conflict resolution and international development; High degree of self-motivation and proven ability to work independently; Project management skills, particularly on international development, livelihoods, and peace-building projects; Good writing skills; Knowledge of sustainable development issues and conflict resolution; Grassroots community mobilization experience a plus; Knowledge of northern Uganda a plus.
DEADLINE: 30 June 2014
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The Africa Peace and Security Programme, Programme Officer
This one-year Executive Master’s program has been designed in partnership with the African Union Commission’s Peace and Security Department and is part of the “Africa Peace and Security Program” (APSP) which is a wider institutional partnership between IPSS, the AU and GIZ. It offers experienced professionals working on African Peace and Security a unique opportunity to acquire a certified and in-depth training while retaining their current positions. It addresses the most pressing issues of African Peace and Security today from a practice-oriented perspective, including conflict dynamics as well as the role of sub-regional and pan-African organizations in creating lasting peace on the continent. Sessions are held in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa. Senior and mid-level professionals from the AU, from the Regional Economic Communities, the UN and multilateral organizations, national governments as well as from the non-profit sector are invited to attend this course.
The Programme Officer will perform programme support functions outlined below for the effective functioning of the education component of APSP, under the supervision of the Education and Professional Development Lead. He/she will demonstrate uncompromising professional standards that befit an internationally reputable institution in the execution of his/her responsibilities.
Requirements: MA Degree in Education (Curriculum and Instruction), in the area of Peace and Security Studies or related field; At least three years of relevant experience; Excellent typing skills; Excellent knowledge and experience of productivity software such as Microsoft Office (mainly Word, PowerPoint, Excel); Ability to take initiative and work under minimum supervision; Ability to work in a diverse environment and under pressure; Excellent written and oral English; Knowledge of French or/and Amharic is a plus.
DEADLINE: 30 June 2014
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UNICEF, Regional Adviser Social Policy, Nairobi, Kenya
Under the general guidance of the Deputy Regional Director, the incumbent will support and advise the Regional Director, the Regional Management Team and Country Offices and Governments in developing policies, strategies, programmes and systems for the designated areas of responsibilities. S/he will be responsible for providing technical leadership, management advice, and programme support and capacity building to country offices throughout the Region. In addition, s/he will help facilitate application, adaptation and achievement of UNICEF global and regional goals, polices, and strategies in the area of UNICEF Social Policy programme for countries of the Region. Lastly, the incumbent will provide UNICEF Social Policy programmes with innovative leadership including expert advice, vision, oversight, knowledge management, articulating policies and strategies, situation appraisal, harmonization of programme strategy, capacity building, support for monitoring and evaluation, representation, networking and strategic partnership creation.
Qualifications: Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, International Finance or other relevant disciplines. Twelve years of relevant work experience in all aspects of programme management, and/or advisory support, in the technical area or programme sector resulting in recognized expertise in the technical area. Fluency in English and another UN language. Knowledge of local working language of the duty station is considered an asset.
DEADLINE: 23 June 2014
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West African Advocacy Fellowship Program on Drug Policy Reform
This program supports those working in sectors related to drug policy in order to improve their advocacy skills and to enhance their capacity in working with the media on drug policy. The fellowship seeks to add to a core group of existing high-profile drug policy activists in the West African region, including people not necessarily working full-time on drug-related issues.
Successful candidates will have a track-record of public engagement in the issues of drug policy reform or another relevant field at the local, national or international levels. Applications are welcome from those working in drug policy NGOs, law enforcement agencies, and government employees or academics working in this or related policy areas and who are based in West Africa.
DEADLINE: 31 July 2014
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Webcast: The Contemporary Role of Faith-based Aid
19 June 2014, 10:00 AM EDT
Faith-based humanitarian organizations have played a central role in responding to humanitarian needs for centuries. While deeply rooted in principles of faith and charity, these organizations also represent a community of influential donors. As such, they are uniquely positioned to lead programs in assistance, protection, and advocacy in complex humanitarian environments. Furthermore, given their continued investment and presence in local communities, faith-based organizations are often the first to respond to humanitarian disasters or conflict.
This webcast will discuss the role of faith-based humanitarian organizations and the operational challenges faced by both faith-based and secular humanitarian organizations in their work. Through discussions with experts and practitioners, the webcast will explore the following questions:
What is the relationship between the core principles and standards for humanitarian assistance and protection, and those of faith-motivated aid? What are the opportunities for strategic cooperation between faith-based and secular humanitarian organizations?
How can faith or religious affiliation be a barrier or asset to assistance work? Is the provision of some forms of assistance hindered by some beliefs or faith cultures and, if so, how can these barriers be overcome?