Applications for September 2012 Fellowships in the U.S. and Latin America

Atlas Corps Invites Applications for September 2012 Fellowships in the U.S. and Latin America
Priority Deadline: April 15, 2012 (see below for details)


Atlas Corps is an overseas fellowship for the world's best nonprofit leaders. Our mission is to address critical social issues by developing leaders, strengthening organizations, and promoting innovation through an overseas fellowship of skilled nonprofit professionals.


The Atlas Corps Fellowship is a 12-18 month, professional fellowship offered three times a year. Fellows serve full-time at Host Organizations such as Ashoka, the Grameen Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the UN Foundation, Oxfam, World Wildlife Fund, and the U.S. Peace Corps. In addition to serving at an organization related to their experience, Fellows will develop their leadership skills and nonprofit best practices while networking with other Fellows who are skilled nonprofit professionals from around the world.


Atlas Corps seeks overseas nonprofit leaders to apply for a September 2012 Fellowship in the U.S. or Latin America. This prestigious fellowship includes a living stipend to cover basic expenses (food, local transportation, and housing), basic health insurance, enrollment in the Atlas Corps Nonprofit Management Training Program, and flight and visa costs.


Our U.S. Fellowship program is specifically seeking the profiles below for specific Host Organizations in our September 2012 class:

- Spanish speakers: social work or legal experience

- Asia: event planning and project management experience, background in global health or trade and energy preferred

- China: event planning and knowledge of security in China

- South Sudan and Sudan: nonprofit leaders

- Iraq: nonprofit leaders

- East Africa (especially Tanzania and Madagascar): environmental conservation, communications, fundraising experience

%%%%- Global: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights experience %%%%

- Global: ehealth/mobile health technology experience

- Global: strong technology expertise, especially in programs like Ruby on Rails, Java, HTML, website development, and social media

- Global: Individuals with experience in early childhood development, international teaching, and international education


Eligibility Requirements:

- 2 or more years of relevant experience in the nonprofit/NGO/social sector

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent

- English proficiency (oral, writing, reading)

- 35 years or younger (average age is 28 years old)

- Applying to volunteer in a country other than where you are from

- Commitment to return to your home country after the 12-18 month fellowship


Deadline: Atlas Corps considers applications on a rolling basis. Apply by April 15 to be considered for the September 2012 class; applications received after that date will be considered for our next class. Candidates who have already applied since March 2011 should NOT apply again. We will be sending updates to applicants from those application cycles very soon, and finalists from those application cycles will be considered for the September 2012 Fellowship as well.

For more details about eligibility requirements and the application process, please visit:http://www.atlascorps.org/apply.php

Questions about Atlas Corps Fellowship to the U.S.? Emailapply@atlascorps.org.

Questions about Atlas Corps Fellowship to Latin America? Emailapplybogota@atlascorps.or g.
http://www.atlascorps.org/apply.php

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African Union Commission: Project Assistant

1. Post


Job title : Project Assistant
Post level : GSA 5
Duty Station : Addis Ababa,Ethiopia
Supervisor : Head of Energy Division
Duration : Twelve months (renewable )

2. MajorDuties and responsibilities

a. Analyse and maintain an overview of the work relatedto the Regional Geothermal Project to ensure that timely administrative supportis provided in general and specialized areas;b. Assist international personnel and visitorson general administrative matters, provide advice and ensure administrativesupport as required;c. Superviseclerical services for the project;
d. Prepare and monitor the budget of the projectand supply relevant information to officers in charge of project's budgetexecution;e. Prepare correspondences, special reports,evaluation and justifications as required for general administrative tasks ofthe project;f. Preparemeetings and follow-up of decisions related to the project
g. Maintain policy, confidential and managementrecords;h. Make travel arrangements for the project officersandperform liaison duties with partners as well as invitees;i. Prepare and participate in Division andproject meetings and take minutes notes of such meetings;j. Perform any other duties as may be assignedby supervisors.

3. Qualifications and Experience Required
Ø Bachelor/Degreein Management or Administration or equivalent from a recognized educationalinstitution;
Ø Goodknowledge and practical use of Computer are mandatory
Ø A minimumof five (5) years relevant work experience in project /administrative work
Ø Experiencein Office Management is mandatory.

4. Language requirement
Proficiency in one of theAfrican Union working languages is a requirement; Knowledge of one or more ofthe other AU working languages would be an added advantage.

5. Age requirement:

Candidates must preferablybe between 25and 35 years old.

6. Tenure of Appointment:
The appointment shall befor an initial period of two (2) years, the first six (6) months of which shallbe on probation. It shall be renewable subject to performance and availabilityof funds.

7. GenderMainstreaming:
The AU Commission is an equalopportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

8. Remuneration:
The salary attachedto the position is an annual lump-sum of US$42.742.05 inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and

US$20.337.75 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff

Applications must be madethrough the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org not later than 30^th April 2012.

ICRA - Course announcement & available fellowhips deadline 1 May 2012

The International Centre for development oriented Research in Agriculture (ICRA) is pleased to announce a three week course on "Design & Management of interactive learning in rural Innovation".

 

Date : 5^th -23 Novermber 2012

Place: Wageningen, The Netherlands

 

The course is targeted at agricultural professionals from research, extension, or farmer organisations and the

private sector. It aims to introduce those trained in conventional research and development methodologies to new

approaches and tools for designing and managing stakeholder participation in rural innovation.

 

Contact icra@wur.nl for more details or visit ICRA's Website http://icra-edu.org/page.cfm?pageid=ardsharingDL2012 .

Call for applications: Anzisha Prize

 

The Anzisha Prize seeks to award young innovators who have developed and implemented innovative solutions to challenges facing their communities. Fifteen finalists from across Africa will win an all-expenses paid trip to South Africa to be a part of a week-long entrepreneurship workshop and conference at the African Leadership Academy campus on the outskirts of Johannesburg. The grand prize winners, selected from these finalists, will share prizes worth $75,000 USD.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 20.
• Innovations in all fields (science and technology, civil society, arts and culture, sports, etc.) will be considered by the Prize Committee.
• Some projects are carried out by small groups or teams that see themselves as equal. Should this be the case with your project, the primary initiator who assembled the project team should apply for the prize on behalf of the group. Should the group be named a finalist, only the primary initiator of the winning group will attend the workshop in South Africa, though winnings may be shared amongst the group.

SELECTION CRITERIA:Applicants will be judged on:

• Impact: efforts have a demonstrated, measurable and positive outcome.
• Ingenuity: applicants take a new and better approach to a pressing problem in their community.
• Scalability: solutions have the potential to be replicated in communities facing similar challenges.

TIMELINE:

• The application deadline for the Prize is 1 May 2012. We strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. We cannot evaluate applications that arrive after the deadline.
• Finalists will be notified in July 2012
• The entrepreneurship workshop and conference will take place in August 2012.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:You may submit your application in one of four ways:

• Via this online form. (This is the preferred method!)
• Via email to prize@anzishaprize.org.
• Via fax to +27 11 252 6190
certified courier to African Leadership Academy, 1050 Printech Avenue, Honeydew, 2040, South Africa Please list "Entrepreneurial Leadership Center" as the receiver and write +27 11 699 3000 for the receiver's phone number.
• If you cannot use any of the above methods, please submit your application via regular postal mailto PostNet Suite 413, Private Bag X1, Northcliff, 2115 South Africa. Please only use regular postal mail as a last resort.

Also see the application form at: www.anzishaprize.org/apply/apply-online

Job Opportunity: Graphic Designer and TV Producer Wanted at Family Media!

 

Family Media is the fastest growing Christian media house in Africa. It prides itself in providing a message of hope and care to its audiences through Jesus Christ. Our mission is to keep Jesus on the airwaves. To achieve our mandate, we wish to hire a Graphics Designer and TV Producer with the following qualifications.

Below are the Qualifications for Graphic Designer

• Creative
• Wide range of software knowledge ( Adobe- Final cut pro- 3D animation must haves)
• 2 years of experience in design
• Punctual
• Meet deadlines
• Work under pressure
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of editing

Below are the Qualifications for TV Producer

• Being able to budget
• Punctual
• Creative
• Script writing skills
• (preferably ) Able to Edit- with Final cut Pro- Mac desktops
• Work under pressure
• Meet deadlines
• Good communication skills

Deadline of application is 5th April 2012.

How to Apply:
Please send your demos and detailed CV indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title on the email subject to hr@familymedia.tv

Or

Drop it at:

Family TV
DikDik Gardens, Off Mandera Road 
Kileleshwa, P.O. Box 2330 
00202 Nairobi 
Kenya, East Africa

For inquiries, call 020 4200 000
Snail mail P.O Box 2330 Kileleshwa Nairobi

Don't miss this chance, Apply Now!

Kampeni za Arumeruzi zimevuka mipaka ya maadlili ya kijamii...matusi ya nguoni

Jamani,

Kama chama chetu kikukuu ndio kimefikia hapa basi nashawishika kurudisha kadi na kukaa bila uanachama wa chama. Ni ngumu kuamini huyu ni kiongozi wa wananchi anatukana matusi makubw aya nguoni hivi kwenye kadamanasi na polisi wamezunguka kwa ulinzi hawamfanyi kitu.

Sikiliza hii link ya youtube.

United Nations Children Fund 19 Various Jobs Vacancies in Rwanda

Organization: United Nations Children Fund
Vacancy Title : Generic Vacancy
Job Description : UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN FUND

RWANDA COUNTRY OFFICE

GENERIC VACANCY
The Office of United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Rwanda, wishes to seek CVs of high calibre candidates from the international community based in Rwanda, to build a roster for short term employment opportunities. The candidates should hold at least an advanced university degree, relevant to one or more of the following fields of expertise:
1. Health
2. Human Nutrition
3. HIV/AIDS
4. Education
5. Early Childhood Development
6. Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
7. Child Protection
8. Social Protection
9. Data analysis, Monitoring & Evaluation
10. General administration
11. Procurement & Logistics
12. Finance & accounting
13. Human Resources Management
14. Information Technology
15. Documentation & fundraising
16. Translation
17. Designers
18. Video Producers
19. Policy analysis and development

Experience with international institutions, bilateral donors and UN agencies are highly desirable. CVs, Personal History Forms (P11) and copy of your most recent University Degree should be sent.

Click Here to Apply

Principal Metallurgist

Country: Saudi Arabia
Region: All Regions

Vacancy Description:

Our Client

Our client based in the Middle East is growing at a rate of knots.

As they investigate new opportunities, they surge forward to recruit the highest calibre mining experts.

To be considered for this wonderful international opportunity, you will need to be an operations, engineering and projects expert. Pre-feasibility and feasibility in base metals smelters is "essential."

Overview

Directs plans and carries out activities for the Smelter project. Formulates, supervises, directs and controls the application, coordination of project and construction. Includes budget allocation, cost control, project estimating, planning and scheduling in conjunction with disciplined Design and Engineering functions. Manages and reviews all contractual documentation...

Check out the vacancy details & apply here

UJAMBAZI ROYAL BAKERY YAVAMIWA USIKU HUU

Royal Bakery ya JKT Kawe yavamiwa na majambazi usiku huu, wakomba fedha za mauzo na kuwalaza chini wafanyakazi. Kwa mujibu wa mmoja wa wafanyakazi wa Royal Bakery hiyo ameeleza kuwa tukio la kuvamiwa na majambazi eneo hilo imetokea mnamo majira ya saa 3 na ushehee hivi (usiku huu), anasema majambazi hao walikuwa watano waliwasili eneo hilo wakiwa na piki piki mbili na gari. Mmoja aliyekuwa ameshika bastola aliingia ndani na kuwaamuru wafanyakazi waliokuwemo ndani wote walale chini,na kuanza kuchukua fedha za mauzo zilizokuwemo kwenye droo zao za kuhifadhia fedha,huku wengine nje wakifyatua risasi hewani na kufunga barabara kwa muda wa dk 10 hivi.

Mmoja wa wafanyakazi hao (mwanamke) amedai kuwa yeye amepigwa pigwa makofi na hakujeruhiwa, kama vile haitoshi anasema kuwa eneo hilo pia kulikuwepo na wazungu wapatao watatu ambao walienda pale kujipatia huduma mbalimbali, kwa bahati mbaya wakakutana  na dhahma hiyo, ambapo nao walilazwa chini na kuporwa wallet zao sambamba na Pete zao walizokuwa wamevaa mikononi, baada ya ambush hiyo majambazi wakatoweka kusikojulikana ndipo difenda ya polisi ikawasili na kuanza kuchukua maelezo kadhaa

Majina ya wanafunzi waliochaguliwa kuingia kidato cha tano 2012 yatangazwa

Majina ya wanafunzi waliochaguliwa kuingia kidato cha tano na Chuo cha Usimamizi wa Maji kwa mwaka 2012 yametangazwa na Kamishna wa Elimu ya Sekondari. Pamoja na majina hayo, ripoti pamoja na uchambuzi wa matokeo ya mitihani ya kidato cha nne kwa mwaka 2011 imetolewa.

 Wanafunzi waliochaguliwa kuingia kidato cha tano na Chuo cha Usimamizi wa Maji 2012- Wavulana
 Wanafunzi waliochaguliwa kuingia kidato cha tano na Chuo cha Usimamizi wa Maji 2012- Wasichana
 CSEE 2011 - Report and Analysis of the Results

Nafasi za kazi kama Tatu hivi_SIKIKA

oin us in advocating for quality health services for all TanzaniansIntroductionSikika is a non-governmental organization that advocates for quality health services for all Tanzanians. The organization works to ensure equitable and affordable quality health care services through social accountability monitoring of health systems at all government levels. For more information please visit us at www.sikika.or.tz.Sikika seeks to recruit the following candidates for its Dar es Salaam Office with immediate effect:

i. Job Title: Program Officer (1 post)

Reports to: Head of Medicines & Supplies Department
Job Purpose:To advocate for "Equitable Planning and budgeting for quality medicines and supplies" Responsibilities· Design and implement advocacy activities to improve/ ensure equitable planning and budgeting for quality medicines by central and local govt.· Design and conduct research on the quality of selected sample medicines across Tanzania· Write high quality research reports· Take part in internal and external peer reviews of colleagues' reports.· Carry out evidence-based critical policy (and budget) analyses of the status of medicines and supplies and subsequently draft critical advocacy interventions· Engage with local government authorities and central government on all issues relating to public health planning, budgets, implementation and monitoring with emphasis on medicines and supplies· In close coordination with Head of Department manage engagements with MOHSW, Pharmaceutical service unit, MSD, Pharmaceutical infrastructure & food technical working group and other Pharmaceutical bodies· Participate in all media activities related to your department.Qualifications: Masters degree in Public Health with pharmaceuticals backgroundii. Job Title:Program Officer (1 post)Reports to:Head of Medicines & Supplies Department
Job Purpose:To advocate for "Efficiency, Transparency and accountability in procurement & distribution of medicines & supplies" Responsibilities· Design and implement advocacy activities to improve efficiency, transparency and accountability in the procurement & distribution of medicines & supplies


· Design and conduct research to assess the performance of the procurement and distribution of pharmaceuticals (pharmaceuticals supply chain), focusing on efficiency, transparency and accountability

· Write high quality research reports

· Take part in internal and external peer reviews of colleagues' reports.

· Engage with local government authorities and central government on all issues relating to procurement and distribution of essential medicines and supplies

· In close coordination with Head of Department manage engagements with MOHSW, Pharmaceutical service unit, MSD, TFDA, Pharmaceutical infrastructure & food technical working group and other Pharmaceutical bodies


· Participate in all media activities related to your department
Qualifications: Masters degree in Public Health/ Social sciences

ii. Job Title:Program Officer (1 post)

Reports to:Head of Human Resources for Health Department
Job Purpose: Advocate for ''increased financial allocation, equitable distribution of health workers and their adherence to professional ethics''Responsibilities· Conduct gender – sensitive researches on Human Resource for Health Training, Recruitment, Distribution and Retention at both District and Central Government Level· Plan, Coordinate and Participate in consultative meetings with Local Government Authority officials, Councilors, Member of Parliaments, Health Profession Bodies, MoHSW, PMO-RALG, PO-PSM· Organize and facilitate capacity building sessions with citizens, Council Health Management Teams, Health Facility Governing Committee members and Local Government officials· Organize, coordinate and participate in Sikikas' media campaign activities (Production of posters, newsletter articles, radio and TV programs, press conferences)· Conduct Monitoring Surveys at both district and health facility level to assess the level of equity in the distribution of HRH and their adherence to professional ethics · Conduct budget analysis on districts effectiveness in the planning, budgeting and the implementation of Human Resource for Health Strengthening Activities· Organize and Participate in the implementation of Sikikas' Monitoring and Evaluation Activities (both internal and external)Qualifications: Masters degree in Social Sciences/Public health

iii. Job Title:Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (1 post)

Reports to:Head of Programs
Job Purpose:To monitor and evaluate progress towards achievement of organization objectivesResponsibilities · Revise the overall framework for Sikika M&E (Outcome Mapping) including the revision of Outcome challenges, progress markers and relevant journals· Develop the evaluation schedule and documents for annual reviews (program retreats), participatory outcome assessments (joint field visits) and lessons-learned workshops· Clarify the core information needs of program management team, the board and donors· With boundary and strategic partners (stakeholders), set out the framework and procedures for the evaluation of program's outcomes· In collaboration with HR Manager, develop a plan for program-related capacity-building on M&E and for any support that may be required by the program· Based on the Annual work plan and in particular the programme budgets, design the framework for the physical and outcome monitoring of program activities· Guide staff in preparing their progress reports, together, analyse these reports in terms of problems and actions needed. Prepare consolidated progress reports for program management to submit to the relevant bodies, in accordance with approved reporting formats and timing· Conduct regular monitoring visits to the field to identify lessons learned and implications for the program· Draft various reports as required by head of programs· Guide the regular sharing of the outputs of M&E findings with project staff, implementing partners and primary stakeholders. Qualifications; Masters in Monitoring & Evaluationv. Job Title:Head of Media & Communication Department (1 post) Reports to:Head of Programs
Job Purpose: To facilitateInternal and external communication of the organizationResponsibilities· Co-ordinate Sikika's communication activities and resources across a range of programmes and provide support to advocacy work· Coordinate and manage timely production of the organisation's communication tools such as newsletters, website, press releases, radio programs, notice board, radio station etc. and provide technical advice in developing and managing these tools· Coordinate Sikika advocacy and knowledge sharing through TV and Radio stations· Assist in the production and dissemination of publications, which include briefs, books, posters, etc· Oversee the documentation of all media work in both soft and hard copies.· Produce quarterly, mid-year and annual media progress reports· Facilitate the engagement with media houses by making sure that press releases, articles and feature stories on Sikika's activities are published.· Make sure that reports come out with high quality design and ensure that the organization is up to date with advanced technologies· Supervise department staff, set their performance standards, and appraise them according to these standards· Edit all Sikika work before sending them for publication· Over see all activities of Sikika's Community Radio and guide the expansion process of radio coverage· Report to the Head of Programs and work as part of Sikika's management team.Qualifications: Masters in Mass Communication or Journalism. General requirements for all 5 posts(i) At least three years experience in areas related to your responsibilities (ii) Excellent writing and communication skills (iii) Strong research and analytical skills (iv) High level strategic ability and advocacy skills (v) Computer skills (vi) Strong organizational and management skills Remuneration:An attractive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates. If you believe you satisfy the above requirements you are encouraged to send; (i) A cover letter explaining why your competencies and experiences are suitable for the job, (ii) an updated CV which includes your contact details and (iii) the full names and addresses of 3 referencesSend your application papers to: The Human Resources and Administration Manager, Sikika, P.O Box 12183, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania or by e-mail to: jobs@sikika.or.tz.
Application Deadline: 05^th April 2012

Head of Finance Department -SIKIKA

Join us in advocating for quality health services for all Tanzanians

Introduction

Sikika is a non-governmental organization that advocates for quality health services for all Tanzanians. The organization works to ensure equitable and affordable quality health care services through social accountability monitoring of health systems at all government levels. For more information about Sikika, please visit us at www.sikika.or.tz

Sikika seeks to recruit a Head of Finance Department with immediate effect

Reporting: To Executive Director

Responsibilities:

· Be overall in-charge of Sikika accounts and finances, heading the department of Finance

· Supervise and appraise all staff and activities under the department of Finance at Sikika headquarters and field offices

· Interpret, implement and guide other staff in the implementation of Sikika's financial policies

· Effectively plan, organize, implement and supervise all activities in the department of Finance, including field offices

· Effectively implement financial controls at Sikika as per NBAA and International Standards

· Ensure proper documentation of both physical and electronic accounts records.

· Clarify and monitor the implementation of approved annual and quarterly

activity budgets in collaboration with the Management Team

· Ensure strict and transparent implementation of Sikika's procurement system in collaboration with the Management Team and in accordance with Sikika's policies

· Maintain conducive working relationship and fulfillment of requirements by tax authorities, pension funds and insurances

· Ensure accurate and timely bank transactions

· Cause timely preparation and submission of periodic accounts and financial reports to appropriate organs of Sikika (Management Team, Board, and Donors)

· Work closely with Head of Programs and Executive Director to maintain appropriate relations with Donors as per contractual obligation

· Ensure safety measures and economical use of office equipment and properties, including control of stores

· Cause annual independent audit for Sikika's accounts

Qualifications and experience:

(a) Minimum of a first degree in accounting or equivalent

(b) Must be a CPA holder and have at least three years experience (as CPA) in the areas related to your responsibilities (c) Knowledge and experience of the Tanzanian taxation system and financial regulations (d) Strong computer application skills and conversant with accounting packages

Remuneration: An attractive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates.

If you believe you satisfy the above requirements you are encouraged to send:

(i) a cover letter explaining why your competencies and experiences are suitable for the job,

(ii) an updated CV which includes your contact details, and

(iii) the full names and addresses of 3 references.

Send your application papers to the Human Resources and Administration Manager of Sikika only by e-mail to: jobs@sikika.or.tz

Application Deadline: 5th, April 2012

Msimamo wa ligi kuu ya Uingereza (EPL) Hadi Leo Hii

2011/12 TABLES: PREMIER LEAGUE

CLUB	P	W	D	L	GD	PTS
Man Utd	30	23	4	3	47	73
Man City	30	22	4	4	50	70
Arsenal	30	18	4	8	22	58
Tottenham	30	16	7	7	18	55
Chelsea	30	14	8	8	15	50
Newcastle	30	14	8	8	2	50
Liverpool	30	11	9	10	5	42
Sunderland	30	11	7	12	5	40
Everton	30	11	7	12	-2	40
Swansea	30	10	9	11	-2	39
Norwich	30	10	9	11	-6	39
Stoke	30	10	8	12	-12	38
Fulham	30	9	9	12	-4	36
West Brom	30	10	6	14	-5	36
Aston Villa	29	7	12	10	-7	33
Blackburn	30	7	7	16	-19	28
Bolton	29	8	2	19	-25	26
QPR	30	6	7	17	-20	25
Wigan	30	5	10	15	-28	25
Wolves	30	5	7	18	-34	22

Neno la Leo

Here is your word for today:

Verse:           Matthew 9:9
He saw a man named Matthew. "Follow Me," He told him, and Matthew got up and followed Him.
- God is looking for our obedience.
- When He calls, we should be ready and willing to respond.
- Matthew heard the call and immediately got up and followed Christ.
- Don't hesitate - to obey is better than sacrifice.
PRAYER: Lord, my heart and my flesh cries out for You, the one and only living God! I desire to follow You and do Your will. Amen.

Extend call for applications for 'Health and Human Rights' e-learning course (16 May-26 June 2012)

HREA and the Human Rights Centre of the UN Mandated University for Peace are issuing a final call for applications for the short certificate course on Health and Human Rights from 16 May-26 June 2012.

This e-learning course introduces participants to the doctrinal, actual and policy related linkages between health and human rights, and the contemporary challenges associated with them. Participants will explore the normative concepts of the right to health as a human right and will also study the intersections between the human right to health on the one hand and some of the other human rights such as the right to life, food, work, development etc. on the other. In addition, participants will explore some of the most important contemporary and emerging issues in the field, and will analyse the role of the international organisations and national governments in framing and implementing appropriate health policies.

The main objectives of the course are to make the participants aware of the different facets of the linkages between health and human rights and the associated challenges; to develop the knowledge necessary for critical analysis of the existing international and national policies affecting health; and to acquaint the participants with tools that can be employed in order to mainstream and address issues concerning health in policy making. Throughout the course, participants will engage in case studies including decisions of various national, regional and international courts of law on the relevant topics. Although gender aspects of health and human rights linkages will be a subject of direct focus in some of the topics covered, the same will also be generally mainstreamed throughout the course. Similarly, several of the topics covered will critically analyse the role of transnational corporations as well as the role of civil society within the health and human rights linkages.

Course outline

Week 1: Normative concepts of the right to health as a human right; linkages between right to health and other human rights
Week 2: Sexual and reproductive rights; health and human rights linkages in the context of violence against physical integrity of human beings
Week 3: HIV/AIDS, other infectious diseases and human rights
Week 4: Mental and physical disabilities, health and human rights
Week 5: Globalisation and the human right to health including implications of international trade, intellectual property rights and labour
Week 6: Health as a development issue: human development policies, Millennium Development Goals and Health

This e-learning course involves approximately 40 hours of reading, interaction with students and instructors on discussion boards, quizzes and webinars. The course is based on a participatory, active learning approach, with an emphasis on critical reflection and peer-to-peer learning. The maximum number of course participants is 25. Students who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Participation. It is also possible to audit the course.

For further information and online application form, please go to: www.hrea.org/health-human-rights

Best wishes,

Sandra Quintin
Distance Learning Programme, HREA
http://lists.hrea.org/phplist/lt.php?id=Kh5XBQpQDABUBxgFAAUJVk4FB1gCBA%3D%3D

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HREA - www.hrea.org

Human Rights Education Associates (HREA) is an international non-governmental organisation that supports human rights learning; the training of activists and professionals; the development of educational materials and programming; and community-building through on-line technologies.

Campaign Manager

TNRF is a membership-based organization that focuses on the improvement of natural resource governance in Tanzania. TNRF brings members and partners together and helps them to bridge the gap between their local natural resource management needs and practices and national natural resource management priorities, policies, laws and programs. One of the programs managed by TNRF is the Mama Misitu Campaign. TNRF is currently looking for a

Campaign Manager

Mama Misitu Campaign

Dar es Salaam

Mama Misitu is a communications campaign aiming to improve the governance of Tanzania's forests and reduce illegal forest harvesting, so that the people of Tanzania can increasingly benefit from sustainably managed forests. Through the campaign, the communities learn about various participatory forestry mechanisms for strengthening their rights to forests and their ability to benefit from the sustainable management of their forests.

As the Campaign Manager for Mama Misitu, it will be your responsibility to build a strong team of implementing partners who work in the districts as well as at national level. You will be facilitating these organizations to increase their knowledge, strengthen their voices and stimulating dialogues between them. The Campaign Manager gives leadership to the Campaign Coordination Staff consisting of 4 employees as well as to consultants. The Mama Misitu Campaign office will based in Dar es Salaam, and there will be frequent travel to districts where the campaign is implemented. To be successful in this challenging job, you need to be an excellent communicator. Furthermore it is important that you are able to cope with sometimes conflicting interests and to work at different levels of government and private sector, with civil society and with local communities. Your political and cultural sensitivity enables you to smooth complex processes and through your negotiation skills you are able to gain people's support for proposals and plans.

You have obtained a Master's degree , for example in Natural Resource Management, Communications or Political Science. You are passionate about the needs for better governance of natural resources in Tanzania and you have a strong experience in working in civil society networks at community and national levels. You will have proven project management skills and experience.  Being fluent in English and Kiswahili is an important requirement. This job is only open for Tanzanian citizens.

Candidates for this job are kindly requested to send their CV accompanied by a cover letter to Ms. C. Huls at dar@mdf.nl . For enquiries about the job, TNRF or Mama Misitu, please contact Ms. C. Huls (+255 716 604 621) or Mr. G. Mwanjela (+255 684 009 575). Cover letters should be sent latest by April 4^th 2012.

Technical Advisor

TNRF is a membership-based organization that focuses on the improvement of natural resource governance in Tanzania. TNRF brings members and partners together and helps them to bridge the gap between their local natural resource management needs and practices and national natural resource management priorities, policies, laws and programs. One of the programs managed by TNRF is the Mama Misitu Campaign. TNRF is currently looking for a

Technical Advisor

Mama Misitu Campaign

Dar es Salaam

Mama Misitu is a communications campaign aiming to improve the governance of Tanzania's forests and reduce illegal forest harvesting, so that the people of Tanzania can increasingly benefit from sustainably managed forests. Through the campaign, the communities learn about various participatory forestry mechanisms for strengthening their rights to forests and their ability to benefit from the sustainable management of their forests.

As the Technical Advisor for Mama Misitu, you will report to the Mama Misitu Campaign Manager. It will be your responsibility to provide strategic direction and policy-related technical expertise to the Mama Misitu Campaign, linking with partner and external advisers where appropriate. An important responsibility will be to suggest innovations and provide advice on campaign design and implementation and to ensure useful monitoring outputs are generated and that lessons learned are integrated to strengthen the campaign.

To be successful in this interesting job, you need to have an excellent understanding of political economy in natural resources management. You have strong analytical and writing skills, and you have a proven aptitude for strategic and lateral thinking. Good knowledge of best practices in forest management would be advantageous as well as experience in mass-media communication and knowledge of Kiswahili. Your English should be excellent.

You have obtained a post-graduate degree in environmental sciences or social/political sciences and you have at least three years of experience in managing projects and budgets. Last but not least you are passionate about the needs for better governance of natural resources in Tanzania.

Candidates for this job are kindly requested to send their CV accompanied by an application letter to Ms. C. Huls at dar@mdf.nl . For enquiries about the job, TNRF or Mama Misitu, please contact Ms. C. Huls (+255 716 604 621) or Mr. G. Mwanjela (+255 684 009 575). Applications should be sent latest by April 4th 2012.

DRD Scholarships for Sub-Saharan Africans

DRD-SA
MS/PhD Degree

Deadline: 31 July 2012 (annual)
Study in:  South Africa/Germany
Course starts Jan-May 2013

Brief description:

For applicants from Sub-Saharan African countries with an excellent academic record, the DRD offers a limited number of DAAD merit scholarships per year.

Host Institution(s):

University of the Western Cape, South Africa

Field of study:

Scholarships are available for full-time students of:

• MA and M Econ in Development Studies
• Master in Public Administration
• the different PhD options at the centre (PhD UWC, PhD IDS)

Number of Awards:

Limited number of scholarships are available.

Target group:

The scholarships are intended for nationals of Sub-saharan African countries:

Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon,Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo DRC (Zaire), Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissaau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Scholarships include monthly allowances of 650 Euro for Master candidates and 900 Euro for PhD candidates plus travel allowances.

Apart from full scholarships for participation in one of the above mentioned programmes a number of mobility scholarships for Master students are available each year. These scholarships are aimed at funding a study period in Germany. During such a study period abroad scholarship holders can participate in a Summer School at Ruhr-Univeristy Bochum, complete an internship with a German organization working in the field related to their studies or they can visit Ruhr-Univeristy Bochum during the completion phase of their Master Thesis for intensive supervision periods.

Eligibility:

Scholarship applicants are advised to carefully read about the specific entry requirements and course application procedure of the programme of their choice. The information is available from the respective programmes sections.

All applicants have to meet the following requirements:

•  Applicants should be from Sub-Sahara Africa
•  Applicants should have achieved a first or upper second class for their previous course of study
•  The study must have been completed at an accredited University
•  The previous degree should have been an academic discipline which is related to development, such as economics, sociology, social anthropology, agriculture, statistics, etc.
• South African students are required to have an honours degree in order to be admitted to a Masters degree course
• Applicants must provide evidence of proficiency in English, both written and spoken. This can be TOEFL test or a similar standard test or a letter from an academic institution
• Applicants should preferably have been involved in development organisations, as interns, volunteers or employees
• There is no formal age restriction, but applicants should apply within three years of completing their previous degree, unless they have a good reason for having been academically inactive for a period
• Women are encouraged to apply
• Applicants must be able to study fulltime at the UWC for the required period.

Application instructions:

The closing date for scholarship applications for studies is on 31 July 2012.

Candidates for the Masters Programme in Public Administration (MPA), the MA and M Econ in Development Studies as well as PhD candidates in the fields of Governance, Public Policy, Public Management or Development Studies can submit their scholarship application before they register with UWC through the online application procedure.

It is important to  visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.  The application forms is available for download from the scholarship section.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.drd-sa.org/scholarships-in-development-studies.html

Source link: http://www.scholars4dev.com/2504/drd-scholarships-for-sub-saharan-africans/#ixzz1q8t1Tmkt

Sydney Achievers Scholarships for International Students

Last updated: 02 Mar 2012

University of Sydney
BS/MS/PhD

Deadline: 30 April/31 Oct (annual)
Study in: Sydney, Australia
Next course starts Sem 2, 2012

Brief description:

The Sydney Achievers International Scholarships provides new international students who wants to study in University of Sydney in Australia.

These prestigious scholarships are aimed at attracting high achieving, academically meritorious, international students to enjoy the ‘Sydney experience’ at one of the finest institutions of higher education in the world.

Host Institution:

University of Sydney, Australia

Field(s) of study:

Any undergraduate or postgraduate program offered at the University

Number of Scholarships:

There will be 15 scholarships available for undergraduate programs and 15 scholarships for postgraduate programs.

Target group:

The scholarships are for international students from any country.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

For the undergraduate scholarships, each scholarship has a value of AUD$10,000 per annum, available for a maximum of three years, (total value AUD$30,000) for any Undergraduate program offered at the University of Sydney (subject to the recipient maintaining satisfactory academic progress each year).

For the postgraduate scholarships, each  scholarship has a value of AUD$10,000 each, available as a one-off award (total value AUD$10,000) for any Postgraduate Coursework program offered at the University of Sydney.

Important Note: No living allowance is payable for both scholarships.

Eligibility:

Undergraduate Scholarships

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification or an international senior secondary qualification accepted by the University with an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 98* or equivalent.

Students who have already commenced tertiary studies, or students transferring with credit exemptions and/or advanced standing are not eligible. Students completing Foundation Studies Programs are also not eligible.

* For further information on equivalents to Australian Year 12 qualifications and a table showing standard academic requirements for some of these examinations relative to ATAR scores see:
http://sydney.edu.au/future_students/international_undergraduate/admissions/entry_requirements

Postgraduate Scholarships

Applicants must have completed the equivalent of an Australian Bachelor degree qualification with a minimum high distinction average as based on the Australian grading system. Students who have already commenced postgraduate studies, or students transferring from other postgraduate programs are not eligible.

Application instructions:

No separate application for a scholarship is necessary. An application for admission to the University of Sydney in 2012 will constitute an application for a scholarship. All applications meeting the selection and eligibility criteria will be automatically considered.

The deadline for receipt of applications and complete supporting documentation (academic and English language proficiency results) is 31 October 2011 for Semester 1, 2012, and 30 April 2012 (for Semester 2, 2012). Applications received after these deadlines will not be considered.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://sydney.edu.au/future_students/international_postgraduate_coursework/costs_scholarships/scholarships/sydney_achievers.shtml

DFID Distance Learning Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries

Last updated: 08 Mar 2012

DFID/UK Universities
Online Masters (MS) Degree

Deadline: May-June 2012
Study in: any Country
Course starts September 2012

Brief description:

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in partnership with UK Universities offers distance learning scholarships as part of the commitment of the Commission and the Department for International Development’s (DFID) commitment to explore new methods of scholarship delivery.

Host Institution(s) and Online Courses offered:

List of Institutions offering Partnership Distance Learning courses

Bangor University – MSc Forestry
Cardiff University – MSc Palliative Medicine/Palliative Care
Institute of Education, University of London – MA Education and International Development
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine – MSc Clinical Trials
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine – MSc Epidemiology
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine – MSc Global Health Policy
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine – MSc Infectious Diseases
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine – MSc Public Health
London South Bank University – MSc Education for Sustainability
Open University – MSc Advanced Networking
Open University – MSc Computing for Commerce and Industry
Open University – MSc Development Management
Open University – MSc Software Development
Royal Veterinary College, University of London – MSc Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health
School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London – MSc Poverty Reduction: Policy and Practice
University of Bath – MSc International Construction Management
University of Edinburgh – MSc Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health
University of Edinburgh – MSc Global Health and Infectious Diseases
University of Edinburgh – MSc Global Health: Non-Communicable Diseases
University of Edinburgh – MSc International Animal Health
University of Leicester – MSc Risk, Crisis and Disaster Management
University of Liverpool – MPH Master of Public Health
University of Manchester – MPH Master of Public Health
University of Oxford – MSt International Human Rights Law
University of Southampton — MSc Gerontology
University of Stirling – MSc Dementia Studies
University of York – MPA Master of Public Administration – International Development

Number of Scholarships:

Partnership Delivery: around 15 scholarships per course.

Non-partnership Delivery: Since 2006, fifteen courses have thus far been supported.

Health and Education in Africa: The present tranche has enabled funding for 11 courses at 8 institutions with up to 30 awards on offer per course.

Target group:

Nationals of Commonwealth Developing Countries (Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda Nauru, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana,  British Virgin Islands, Namibia, Cameroon, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana,  India,  Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati,  Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia,  Maldives, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guineas, Pitcairn, Rwanda, St Helena,  St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa,  Sri Lanka,  Swaziland, Tanzania,Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tristan da Cunha, Turks and Caicos, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Western Samoa, and Zambia)

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The Scholarships cover the overseas tuition fees at the Masters degree level.

Eligibility:

You must meet the specific eligibility requirements of the course you are interested in.  To view this, see the complete description of  your desired course  by referring to the links listed under the section “Host Institutions and Courses Offered” (see above).

Application instructions:

Before you apply for the scholarship, you must first apply to  an approved programme at an accredited host institution  (see the list of approved courses above).  To do this, contact the programme director and inquire how to apply for a Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship for their programme.

Applications must be made via the electronic application system (EAS). Please note that the Nominating organization in the UK should complete their section of the application form first before instructing any candidates they are nominating to complete their section of the form.  Candidates should read the following Distance Learning Guide to using the EAS before starting their application.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Contact information:

The contact details of each participating institution can be accessed at the university’s or programme’s web page (the links to the web pages are listed under the section “Host Institutions and Courses Offered” (see above).

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/distance-learning/

WMF Scholarships for Developing Country Students

Last updated: 21 Mar 2012

Wells Mountain Foundation
Bachelor’s Degree

Deadline: 1 April (annual)
Study in: any developing country
Course starts September 2012

Brief description:

The Wells Mountain Foundation, a public charitable foundation based in Bristol, Vermont, USA, funds scholarships for individuals in developing nations or other situations of extreme poverty.

Host Institution(s):

Your choice of institution in your home country or in another developing country

Field(s) of study:

All fields of study but fields such as  health care, social work, education, social justice, as well as, professions that help the economy and progress of the country such as computers, engineering, agriculture and business are favored.

Number of Scholarships:

28 scholars were selected in 2011.

Target group:

Citizens of developing countries

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Scholarships range from  $300.US to a rare high of $3000.US to cover part of tuition and fees, books and materials, room rent and meals.

They do not fund the following:

- education at a college, polytechnic or university in the United States, UK, Australia, or Europe  with some exceptions
- Masters or Doctorate degrees. A medical degree, however, is acceptable.
- laptop computers, conferences or trips
- debts or past due tuition bills

Eligibility:

WMF’s ideal candidate is a student, male or female, from a country in the developing world, who:

- successfully completed a secondary education, with good  to excellent grades
- will be studying in their country or another country in the developing world
- plans to live and work in their own country after they graduate
- has volunteered prior to applying for this scholarship and/or is willing to volunteer while  receiving the WMF scholarship
- may have some other funds available for their education, but will not be able to go to school without a scholarship
- submits a complete, legible 2012 application in English

Application instructions:

Applications are done by submitting the application form together with required documents.   Applications must be received by 1 April 2012 to be considered for the 2012-2013 school year.  Applicants will be notified if they have been selected as a WMF Scholarship student by approximately 1 August 2012, with funding for the first semester by September 1.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.wellsmountainfoundation.org/?page_id=699

WMF Scholarship FAQs: http://www.wellsmountainfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Scholarship-FAQs-revised-9-2011.pdf