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Workshop on Documentary Photography, Kosovo

austin — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:00:25 +0000

Deadline: 30 June 2013
Open to: professional documentary photographers from Kosovo, Albania, Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenia
Venue: 17-25 August 2013 in Prizren, Kosovo

Description

The DokuPhoto Documentary Photography Workshop with Pep Bonet, to be held during this edition of DokuFest from 17th until 25th of August 2013 in Prizren, Kosovo is currently accepting applications.

DokuPhoto workshop will bring together regional documentary photographers who will be led by the co-founder of Noor Images Agency and award winning Spanish photographer Pep Bonet to create a visual story on Kosovo. The workshop will also include a one-day master class with renowned English photographer Andrew Testa. The selected photographers will be invited to Prizren for six intensive days of photographing and editing. The work produced will be shown in DokuFest and in exhibitions around the Balkans and beyond.

ABOUT THE TEACHERS

Pep Bonet (Mallorca, 1974) is an award-winning photographer who has traveled extensively capturing profound moments that represent the unbalanced world in which we live. His long-term projects focus on African issues, with his most well known project being “Faith in Chaos”, a photo essay on the aftermath of the war in Sierra Leone. His ongoing work around the globe on HIV/Aids has led to several photography books and many exhibitions worldwide. His more recent work includes a long-term reportage on the rock ‘n roll band Motörhead.

Bonet is a founding member of the photo agency Noor. He frequently lectures on photography and conducts workshops. For more information about Pep Bonet and to view his work visit HERE and HERE.

Born in London, UK, Andrew Testa began his photographic career in 1992, working as a freelance for The Guardian and The Observer. Throughout the decade, he documented the growing Environmental Protest Movement in Britain and in 1999, Testa shifted his attention to international current affairs covering the war in Kosovo. Later that same year, he moved to the Balkans to cover events throughout Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East.

Testa’s photographs and stories have been published in various prestigious publications such as Newsweek, Stern, Geo, Paris Match, Time, Der Spiegel, The Sunday Times Magazine, Mother Jones among many others. Today, he is a regular contributor to The New York Times, The Guardian and The Observer.

For more information about Andrew Testa visit HERE.

Costs

DokuFest will cover the expense of travel to Prizren, the costs of accommodation and an allowance for daily expenses.

Eligibility

The program is aimed at 10 professional documentary photographers from Kosovo, Albania, Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenia.

The workshop will be conducted in English, so the participants must have good command of English Language. Photographers should have their own photography and editing equipment.

Application

The deadline for application is 30 June 2013. Applications should be sent to dokuphoto@dokufest.com. Send:

You should send a bio (maximum 300 words) explaining why would you like to attend this documentary photography workshop.
Personal documentary photography project with no more than 15 images and text explaining the project.

More information about Dokufest can be found HERE, and more information about the photo workshop is available at the official website HERE.

Please note that Mladiinfo does not give scholarships or any financial support, but only informs about different opportunities. Click on the direct link to the official page above to apply for the program.

@Diversity European Idea Competition

iwona — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:40:47 +0000

Deadline: 19 August 2013
Open to: EU27 + Croatia citizens and organisations
Prize: 15 winners will receive coaching by selected coaching experts through sessions, workshop in London and a Final Seminar in Brussels, and will have their idea promoted in front of top-level stakeholders

Description

The @Diversity Idea Competition is seeking 15 of the most original and innovative ideas for cultural projects that make use of information and communication technologies (ICT) to finance, produce, make available, disseminate and extract value from cultural contents.

The ideas should fit in at least one of the following categories:

Make Culture
Spread Culture
Access Culture
Finance Culture

You can apply to one or more of the following sectors:

Cultural Heritage
Audiovisual works
Performing arts
Creation and exhibition of art objects
Publishing

The ambition is to create an open laboratory to test new approaches dealing with cultural content for innovation and digital sharing. Their aim is to explore new business models fostering the cultural diversity in Europe.

Eligibility

The competition is open to every citizen of European Union and Croatia. It is possible to apply as an individual or as an organisation (profit or non-profit) as long as the organisation is established in one of the EU Member States or in Croatia.

Participants aged 18-25 years are given the unique opportunity to compete for the Young Culture Award in the @Diversity Idea Competition.

Prizes

The 15 winners of the @Diversity Idea Competition will be announced on 1 October 2013 and will be invited to join the Award Ceremony that takes place on 5 November 2013 during the European Culture Forum in Brussels.

The prize consists of the coaching program with selected coaching experts including:

online coaching between 13 November 2013 – 19 March 2014;
an on-site Coaching workshop in London on 19-20 March 2014;
a Final Seminar in Brussels in September 2014.

When the coaching program is completed, winners will be invited for two international pitching sessions to promote their idea where investors and stakeholders will be present.

Application

To submit your application you need to register and create an account HERE. After registration and logging in to the website you can apply by providing a detailed description of the idea.

Apply by 19 August 2013, 23:59 CET.

For more information please visit the official website.

Job Positions at Sourcefabric, Berlin & Prague

austin — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:35:22 +0000

Deadline: 30 June 2013
Open to: 3-5 years experience in technology related field, with knowledge of English and other languages
Remuneration: Salary negotiable, commensurate with experience

Description

Since 1999 Sourcefabric has been building digital, open source newsrooms for some of the world’s most innovative news organisations, in some of the world’s most challenging media environments. They are now one of the largest open source media support organisations globally.

That presents a challenge for their exceptional communications team, who have daily conversations with a wide range of stakeholders including team members, their amazing community, press, clients, influencers and the public.

As the Head of Communications, you will lead a small, award-winning team and take responsibility for meeting this challenge through branding, visual identity, marketing, online presence, social media, press relations, and community management starting in August 2013.

You will have a strong track record in a technology-driven organisation with experience of planning and delivering long-term, wide-reaching communications strategies using a range of media and outreach channels including blogs, social media, press and events.

The position will be based in either Prague or Berlin. Residence in one of these cities is required. Salary negotiable, commensurate with experience.

The role:

Co-ordinate all communications strategies surrounding new products, software releases, technology projects and outreach initiatives.
Manage the channels through which they tell their story. This includes – but is not limited to – their website, blogs, social media, print materials, presentations and events.
Manage Sourcefabric’s visual and corporate identity. From business cards to promotional videos, you need to manage a design process from idea to production.
Build and execute a compelling community engagement plan in close cooperation with the products team, one which increases both the size of their community and depth of engagement within it. Events are a big part of this.
Liaise with members of the press, create materials for them, maintain a contacts database and devise an engagement strategy.
Manage a small, dedicated team of community outreach, social media and marketing individuals, as well as occasional external contributors.
Your job will require exceptional daily international communication.
Find new and innovative ways to tell our story. You have your ear close to the ground for the latest technologies and best practices with which we can reach more people and engage them more deeply.

The Head of Communications position will be mostly desk-based. But you might find yourself in a position to join the implementation of an exciting project as the person to document it and write about it.

Eligibility

Excellent written and spoken English is required, with serious bonus points given for fluency in other languages (especially German, Spanish, Russian or HTML).

Additional skills required:

Experience creating and executing communications and marketing strategies
3-5 years experience of working within a technology-related field, with a keen interest in technology. Familiarity with code and coders is welcome.
Provable budget management experience
Experience managing and motivating teams
International experience and the ability to work with remote teams worldwide
Social media rockstar (incl. knowledge about stats tracking, user behaviour etc.)
Self-motivated, can work with little supervision, plus a team player

Application

The application deadline is 30 June 2013. Please send your CV and a cover letter to jobs@sourcefabric.org. Interviews will be held the first week of July in Berlin or Prague (interviews will include a practical task).

For more information, please see the official website HERE.

Five other positions are also open in various cities with Sourcefabric teams. Applications for all positions are due on 30 June 2013. See the links below for more information:

The May 18 Academy for Civil Society Activists, Korea

stefan — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:30:13 +0000

Deadline: 30 June, 2013
Open to: candidates from all over Asia (and beyond) who have been working for human rights and peace organizations in their respective countries
Venue: Seoul and the May 18 Education Center in Gwangju from 29 July to 15 August, 2013

About the May 18 Academy

The May 18 Academy is an education/training program for domestic/international civil society activists working for human rights, democracy and peace. The May 18 Academy provides special lectures based on the May spirit and a valuable opportunity to share experiences among activists in solidarity. The Academy is comprised of three parts, two for Korean participants (Academy 1 and 3) and one (Academy 2) for international participants. This call is for international participants for Academy 2 (previously known as the Gwangju Asian Human Rights Folk School till 2011).

Academy 2 : A course for international civil society activists from around the world countries consists of programs to promote better understanding of Korean modern history and of commemoration events for democracy, human rights and peace movements. It is a three-week course with three categories of participants: Senior, Middle Manager and Junior. The program began in 2004 and as of 2012, 191 activists from 28 countries have participated in the program.

The May 18 Academy 2 began in 2004. The aim of the May 18 Academy is to introduce participants to Korean history and a variety of democratic movements in Korea including the May 18 Democratization Movement in 1980, through both theoretical and practical experiences. Participants in the Academy engage with Korean modern history of human rights and democracy through a 3 week program of guided fieldtrips to places of significance in Korean modern history, visits with Korean organizations, as well as expert lectures and workshops. The first week is held in Seoul and the following two weeks are held in the May 18 Education Center, Gwangju.

The May 18 Academy 2 will be held for 3 weeks: from 29 July to 15 August, 2013.

Eligibility

The May 18 Academy 2 strives to contribute to the development of democracy and human rights throughout Asia by hosting 20 invitees from all over the Asia (and sometimes even further afield! For example, the academy has hosted participants from Italy, Australia and Fiji), who have been working for human rights and peace organizations in their respective countries. The emphasis is on organizational partnership, so applicants endorsed by their organization will be given priority in the participant selection procedure. Applicants’ organizations should support their staff’s successful completion of the course from the May 18 Academy by providing expenses for issuing of the travel visa and internal travel expenses in their home country aside from the round trip airfare, Korean domestic expenses and accommodation which are provided by the Foundation for him/her.

The May 18 Memorial Foundation will cover:

Round trip airfare
Transportation expenses in Korea
Accommodation and food

The following expenses will NOT be covered:

Internal transportation, including domestic flights in your home country (for example, to/from the airport or to the embassy)
Visa fee and any other special taxes.
The 20 successful participants are requested to pay the registration fee (50 USD)

How to Apply?

All applicants must submit the APPLICATION FORM. Please also ensure that the following documents are submitted with the application (scan PDF format and send as email attachments):

A scanned copy of your valid and not expired passport.
Curriculum Vitae/Resume detailing on your work and job responsibilities.
An application letter describing your interest in the Academy signed and endorsed by your superior or the head of your organization.
Expectations, objectives, focus of interests for attending the May 18 Academy.
Proof of organization’s legal identity or registration.
Passport-size photo

You should send your completed application to 518folkschool@gmail.com.

For more information please visit the official website.

Community Driven Development Program, India

austin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:45:46 +0000

Deadline: apply as soon as possible
Open to: international development practitioners with 3 years experience, corporate sector and government department personnel, or candidates who wish to get involved in social/international development
Venue: 15-27 July 2013 at the Bala Vikasa People Development Training Center in Warangal, Andhra Pradesh, India

Description

Bala Vikasa is an Indian non profit, secular, non-governmental voluntary organization established in 1990, with the motto, “helping people to help themselves.” Bala Vikasa is extensively involved in the development of the rural poor and marginalized communities by creating sustainable community development models.

Capacity Building Program in “Community Driven Development (CDD)” with field exposure: The goal of Community Driven Development(CDD) is to increase the level of understanding of the participants on community development concepts and familiarize them with various approaches and tools that can be applied in the process of empowering the community.

The program will take place from 15-27 July 2013 at the Bala Vikasa People Development Training Center in Warangal, Andhra Pradesh, India. The program consists of both theoretical and practical aspects of various approaches and tools for community development. The participants will also be exposed to Bala Vikasa development approaches proven to be successful in the field.

OBJECTIVES

Imparting Knowledge for a better understanding of sustainable development and to familiarize oneself on various approaches of community driven development
Developing abilities and tools to familiarize oneself on various approaches of community organizational tools.
Enhancing values and change of attitudes to enhance one’s understanding of and respect for local communities and their inherent capacities to work for their own development.

Bala Vikasa PDTC team are professional development practitioners with extensive field experience in community development. The facilitators use participatory methods drawing out the insights and experiences of learners, while at the same time introducing new ideas and approaches to community development.

Costs

The program costs INR 20,000, which is an equivalent of 275 Euros. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES FROM DEVELOPING COUNTRIES on a first come, first served basis. The maximum intake number for the training program is only 25, so it is recommended that you apply as soon as possible.

To encourage the participation of NGOs in capacity building programs, Bala Vikasa PDTC provides food and accommodation (non A/C rooms on 3 sharing basis) within the premises of BV PDTC, at its own cost. They also reimburse travel expenses up to 70 Euros for non-Indian participants and 1000 Rupees (14 EUR) for Indian participants.

Eligibility

Development practitioners with minimum of three years experience and working in mid to senior level in national and international non-government organizations.
Corporate sector and government department personnel that work in partnership with communities, internationally or in India.
Candidates who wish to get involved with Social/International development

Eligible candidates should have competence in English for effective interaction and participation.

Application

The application form AVAILABLE HERE should be filled in and sent to balavikasapdtc@gmail.com along with copy of passport and organization’s nomination letter as soon as possible.

After receiving the admission confirmation by email from BV PDTC, the applicants are requested to process their visa. A passport with a valid visa for the entire duration of the course, including travel time to BV PDTC and departure from India is mandatory. Visa details prior to the participants arrival including travel itinerary should be forwarded to BV PDTC by email.

NGOs participating for the first time are required to submit their legal registration certificate and organization’s latest annual report.

For more information, please read the call for applications HERE and the official website HERE.

Roma English Language Program in Budapest

austin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:00:16 +0000

Deadline: 25 June 2013
Open to: applicants with a university degree from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Kosovo , Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain or Turkey
Scholarship: full tuition fee, accommodation, health insurance, travel expenses and a monthly stipend

Description

Central European University (CEU) and the Roma Initiatives Office of the Open Society Foundations are pleased to announce scholarship opportunities for the Academic Year 2013/2014 for a 9-month intensive English language training for young Roma with low level of English. The program is offered at Central European University , Budapest and will run from October 2013 till June 2014.

The Roma English Language Program (RELP) aims to contribute to the personal development of young Roma university graduates from Central and Eastern Europe . The goal of the training is to enhance participants’ English language skills in order for them to successfully apply for career and internship opportunities at various local and international organizations, as well as for educational programs, such as the Roma Graduate Preparation Program (RGPP) at CEU. Furthermore, RELP works to build strong Roma youth leadership in terms of skills, knowledge, pride and commitment for the betterment of Roma communities.

The full scholarship offered to all successful candidates covers tuition fee, accommodation, health insurance, travel expenses and a monthly stipend.

Eligibility

They welcome applications from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Kosovo , Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain and Turkey .

Candidates must have completed a course of university education and obtained a full degree or its equivalent by the summer of 2013. Candidates should have a basic level of English, which allows them to fill in the Application Form in English. Minimum computer literacy is a requirement for participation

Candidates must be willing to live in Budapest for the duration of the training program. The program is designed for full-time students and would require accepted students to put on hold or give up their work/other studies during the entire duration of the program.

Application

The application deadline is 25 June 2013. Please send your application package by e-mail to: relp@ceu.hu; by fax to number: 0036 1 327 3190; or by post to: CEU, Roma Access Programs, Nador u. 9, H-1051, Budapest, Hungary.

Documents required:

Completed Application form (in English) AVAILABLE HERE
CV (preferably in English). Recommended format is the Europass CV template, which can be downloaded HERE.
Copy of university diploma and transcript. (For candidates who have completed their university studies, but who have not yet received an official degree certificate, a formal official statement from their university confirming the degree is sufficient)
Two recommendation letters (one should be from a university professor and one from NGO senior manager). Accepted both in the applicant’s native language or English. Recommendation letter template to be used can be downloaded here
One page explanation of the applicant’s engagement in civil society activities or/and voluntary work as well as the general working experience in any sphere. Accepted both in the applicant’s native language or English
Motivation letter (in the applicant’s native language) of approximately 1000 words, explaining the applicant’s motivation for applying for the Roma English Language Program. The letter should explain what is the main reason to apply, why he/she believes is the right person to benefit from program, how the program will help his/her long-term career plan, how his/her enrolment in the program will support Roma Inclusion in general during and/or after the studies.

Please note that all the documents listed above are required.

Please contact the organizers at relp@ceu.hu for further information. For more information, please visit the call for applications HERE.

Full MA/PhD Research Scholarships in Australia

austin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:15:27 +0000

Deadline: 16 August 2013
Open to: citizens of any country except Australia and New Zealand who satisfy the Flinders University academic entry requirements for a Masters degree by research or Doctorate by research
Scholarship: international student tuition fees, health coverage, yearly living allowance of $24,653, and establishment allowance up to $1,485

Description

International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) at Flinders University are awarded to international students on the basis of academic merit, academic research training and research indicators and performance. The scholarships enable suitably qualified applicants to commence a full-time research higher degree.

The scholarship is tenable for up to three years for a Research Doctorate degree and up to two years for a Research Masters degree. Successful applicants are required to undertake full time study.

Applicants for the IPRS will be automatically considered for the Flinders International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (FIPRS).

The IPRS pays the international student tuition fees charged by Flinders University for a research higher degree. The IPRS also provides the recipient and dependents with student health cover. IPRS students are not required to pay for visa application fees for themselves or their dependents.

In addition, Flinders University may provide, to students with outstanding prior studies, a Flinders stipend to accompany the IPRS. The Flinders stipend provides the recipient with a generous living allowance paid at the rate of $24,653 per annum (2013 rate). It is tax exempt and indexed annually. The University reserves the right not to award a Flinders stipend. IPRS students may also receive a Dependent Child Allowance in respect of a child (or children) up to 18 years of age who is dependent on the award holder’s income and who is residing with the scholarship holder in Adelaide.

An IPRS student who moves to Adelaide from overseas is eligible for an establishment allowance (after arrival at Flinders) of up to $1,485 to assist with relocation costs and airfares, provided receipts can be produced by the student.

For more information, see the conditions of the award HERE.

Eligibility

Applicants must be a citizen of any overseas country, except New Zealand, and, satisfy the University’s academic entry requirements for a Masters degree by research or Doctorate by research, including the English proficiency levels set by Flinders University for international students. Students for whom English is a foreign language will need to provide evidence of their English language competence. Applicants must not hold an equivalent research higher degree qualification. Applications are normally only open to students commencing a research higher degree in Australia for the first time. Please see the conditions of award for full eligibility criteria.

Application

Applications are due by 16 August 2013. All applicants are required to read the application guidelines HERE before submitting the application form AVAILABLE HERE and the following supporting documents:

Send two copies of the completed application and supporting documentation to the following address:

Flinders University International Office
Flinders University
GPO Box 2100
Adelaide SA 5001
Australia

You may review the Ranking Guidelines HERE. Any questions about the application process should be directed to the Flinders University International Office via email at internationalapply@flinders.edu.au. For more information, please see the official website HERE.

Share Your Experience Abroad: Europemobility Video Contest!

iwona — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:00:34 +0000

Deadline: 31 August 2013
Open to: any European learner who has accomplished a practical training programme such as a youth exchange, a work placement, an internship or business exchange abroad, within or outside Europe
Awards: €500 for the best video nominated by the Jury, iPad and for the best video nominated by the online voters and trip to Brussels for 3 winners of each category

Description

Europemobility Video Contest is looking for original and creative testimonials wishing to share their mobility experiences. Participants can make a documentary or a short presentation, a photo slide or a traditional video and focus on any aspect of their stay abroad, such as personal or professional improvement, their social or cultural discovery, their benefits and new opportunities. Just be creative and use humour, music, photos, drawings, animations and any other media source.

The video MUST:

be one to three minutes long;
be original and produced by you;
be spoken in English or be English subtitled if in another language;
respect the international Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) legislation.

Eligibility

The Europemobility Video Contest is open to any European learner who has accomplished a practical training programme such as a youth exchange, a work placement, an internship or business exchange abroad, within or outside Europe. The learning mobility exchange in another country may have been supported by a national programme, by your own initiative or by the following programmes: Youth in Action, Leonardo da Vinci, Erasmus Placement, Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs, ComeniusGrundtvig.

Prizes

There are two award categories, one for the videos elected by the Europemobility International Jury and one for those elected by the online voters.

Each category contains three prizes. Europemobility will award:

€500 for the best video nominated by the Jury, plus a trip to Brussels
iPad for the best video nominated by the online voters, plus a trip to Brussels
The second and third winners of both categories will receive a trip to Brussels, plus a recognition prize

All the winners will go to the Award Ceremony with opportunity to present their videos to an international audience at “Europemobility Network International Conference”, which will take place in November 2013 in Brussels. Travel and accommodation will be organised and paid by Europemobility Network with daily allowances to support the stay in Brussels. The winning videos will be promoted on the Europemobility Network websites and publications, as well as via its project partners.

Application

You need to register and upload a copy of an Identification Document, and the system will send you an email with further instructions.

Videos must be uploaded by registered candidates by 31 August 2013, 23:59:59 CET.

For more detailed information visit the official website.

Poverty Alleviation Funds for International Researchers

stefan — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:55:47 +0000

Deadline: 10 September 2013, 16.00 UK time
Open to: UK and non-UK researchers based in higher education institutions, research organisations and other organisations with a credible research capacity.
Grant: £3.3 million/ £2 million

Description

The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the Department for International Development (DFID) are pleased to announce a call for three large and exciting Research Programmes of work under Phase 3 of the ESRC-DFID Joint Fund for Poverty Alleviation Research. Both funders are committed to commissioning world class research and ensuring the results are available for policy makers and development workers worldwide.

The aim is to provide funding for new research on critical but relatively under-researched themes. The Research Programmes will undertake work in three areas:

Disability, Inequality and Poverty

Funding is available for one Research Programme of work of up to £2 million under this stream. Researchers are invited to develop research programme proposals which will examine the specific barriers to inclusion facing disabled people in low income country settings. The key research question is “What are the specific barriers to inclusion facing disabled children and adults in accessing health, education, social protection and labour market services, and how can these barriers be overcome in sustainable and cost-effective ways?”

Poverty in Urban Spaces

Funding is available for one Research Programme of work of up to £2 million under this stream. Researchers are invited to develop research programme proposals which will examine how urban spaces are changing and what the emerging challenges for tackling urban poverty reduction are. This will include an understanding of towns and peri-urban areas, and work on new interventions that can tackle urban poverty at scale in low income countries.

Urbanisation and Risk in Africa

Funding is available for one Research Programme of work up to £3.3 million to address evidence gaps around urbanisation and risk in an African context. Researchers applying under this stream are invited to develop research programme proposals which will map and measure the different dimensions of risk in urban Africa and produce policy-relevant evidence that can inform efforts by national, regional and municipal/city governments, multilateral agencies, NGOs and humanitarian donors to build urban resilience and manage risk and uncertainty.

Eligibility

All 3 research programmes are open to UK and non-UK researchers based in higher education institutions, research organisations and other organisations with a credible research capacity. Each programme will last for a maximum of 3 years.

For more specification regarding the poverty programmes and the eligibility criteria check this document.

Application

Any UK and non-UK applicant(s) and their institutions intending to apply to this call must ensure they are registered with the Joint Electronic Submission System (Je-S). It is essential to allow sufficient time to secure JeS registration - you are strongly recommended to register with Je-S at least four weeks prior to the call deadline, as no exceptions can be made for late submission of applications. Institutions that are not already recognised for Research Council Funding (primarily non-UK research organisations) should consult the ‘RCUK recognition’ document.

If you and your research organisation are already registered for Je-S, electronic applications can be accessed via the central Je-S website. Check here the guidance for applicants.

For further information which you might want to obtain please direct to the following e-mail address: DFID@esrc.ac.uk

For more information please visit the official website.

Anna Lindh Euromed Foundation Job Positions

austin — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:00:32 +0000

Deadline: 30 June 2013
Open to: candidates holding a bachelor’s degree in a relevant fields; Minimum of 2-3 years’ professional experience
Remuneration: not specified

Description

The Anna Lindh Euro-Mediterranean Foundation for the Dialogue between Cultures (ALF) functions as a network of 42 national networks which represent the diversity and richness of the civil society of the Euro-Mediterranean region. While half of the members represent nongovernmental bodies, the other half gathers public and private institutions, including local governments, academic institutions and foundations. That shows that dialogue players belong to the most diverse environments, what is an added value and richness.

The ALF currently seeks for recruitment the following four vacant posts and signing the contracts during the period from 15 July – 15 August 2013:

FOR THE “CITIZENS OF DIALOGUE PROGRAMME:
One Programme Officer: Under the general supervision of the Head of the Programme and Operations Unit, the Programme Officer will be responsible for:

Supporting on the design of and related concepts, work plans and related budgets.
Assuring the development and implementation of the assigned activities.
Contributing to the selection of the participants to be involved in the programme activities and assisting in the process.
Ensuring follow up to established collaborations with experts and partners from the region.
Identifying materials, good practices and existing initiatives in relation to the planned activities.

Two Programme Assistants: Under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer assigned and the general supervision of the Head of the Programme and Operations Unit, the Programme Assistant will be responsible for:

Supporting the development of the programme in the target countries.
Providing logistical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the programme’s activities and events in the target countries.
Supporting the follow up of the activities with partners, counterparts and or beneficiary institutions as well as associated experts to ensure the effective implementation of the programme.
Elaborating the required documents of the programme’s administrative process (concept notes, global commitment of funds, technical sheets, data compilation and reports).

One Communication Assistant: Under the supervision of the Head of the Executive Office and Communication Manager, the Communication Assistant will be responsible for:

Developing the communication and visibility policy of the Foundation’s CxD programme.
Working from the ALF Executive Office to support the development of regional communication and media campaigns related to the overall programme.
Acting as a focal point for ALF communication service providers working on the programme (web development, design companies, printing houses).
Drafting and editing content for website and press releases about the CxD programme.
Liaising with the programme’s country focal points and experts for gathering information and stories to be used for communication purposes.
Publishing content in the ALF website and animating the social media networks in relation to the programme.

FOR THE “OPERATING GRANT AGREEMENT” PROGRAMME:
One Programme Assistant – Network Coordination Unit: Under the supervision of the Manager of the Network Coordination Unit (NCU), the Programme Assistant will be responsible for:

Assisting in the management of the Network Strategic Development Scheme and therefore in the supervision of specific Networks in the delivery of coordination and development services to members as well as in the organisation of Network activities, carrying out field missions upon request.
Supporting the organisation of Networking, Capacity building and Civic Engagement activities with a regional dimension, including logistical arrangements (travel and accommodation bookings for participants etc.).
Regularly updating the calendar of activities run by National Networks as well as National Networks webpages.
Coordinating activities of the National Networks related to communication and visibility, in close coordination with the ALF Communication Team, upon request of the Network Manager.

For more detailed information about job tasks, see the job descriptions HERE.

Eligibility

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with a minimum of 2 to 3 years of professional experience relevant to the position being sought. Experience with EU administrative rules and procedures is a must for some positions, while experience in administrative work and/or with International Organisations’ procedures is very helpful.

Please read the full eligibility criteria and other desired characteristics of candidates in the job descriptions HERE.

Application

Submit your CV of not more than five pages (using Europass format available HERE) and a one page letter of motivation before end of 30 June 2013, by the Administration and Finance Unit of the Anna Lindh Foundation indicating clearly the reference number of the post, to the following e-mail address: candidature@euromedalex.org.

For more information, please see the job descriptions HERE or the official website HERE.