Deadline: 31 July 2015

The Vodafone Foundation is currently inviting the nonprofit organisations using mobile technology in the areas of m-health, m- education, m-governance and m-business for Mobile for Good Awards 2015.

The Mobile for Good Awards aim to recognise, promote and support mobile innovations for driving social change in India addressing health, education, agriculture & environment, women empowerment and inclusive development through unique innovations and usage of mobile & wireless related technologies.

Five winning NPOs solutions will receive access to funding & mentorship.

Objectives

• Set up a sustainable, robust and scalable awards programme in India, highlighting Vodafone Foundation’s key focus – ‘Mobile for Good’ – in India
• Recognise NGOs/NPOs, other social organisations and entrepreneurs that demonstrate innovation in mobile and wireless-related technology, to address critical social issues that are aligned to Vodafone Foundation’s strategic focus areas
• Conceptualise and launch a first-of-its-kind Social Apps Marketplace for the social development sector.
• Incubating award winners with credible partners from media, universities, start-ups and incubators, etc., to help them upscale and build capacity of their projects

Award Categories

The 2015 Awards consist of two Awards categories:

1. Leading Change Maker – NPO Category
2. Leading Change Maker – For profit category

Awards

• The M4G Awards 2015 ‘Leading Change Maker- NPO Category’ winners will receive recognition, Awards grant and mentorship to winning NGOs/NFPs.
• The total Awards Grant is Rs. 60, 00,000
• This will provide five winning NGOs in the category (excluding government solutions winner) with access to crucial funding of INR 1,200,000 (twelve lakh rupees) each, over a period of one year.
• In addition, the five winning NGOs (excluding sub category government solutions) will receive structured mentoring, monitoring and impact evaluation support from credible institutions, incubators, etc. to upscale and build greater capacity of their projects.
• Winner in the ‘M4G Award 2015 for Achievement – Government solution’ category, who will receive a recognition certificate.
• The five M4G Awards 2015 ‘Leading Change Maker- For profit Category’ winners will receive a recognition certificate.
• All M4G Awards winners and finalists will get a chance to display their unique innovations in the Social Apps Hub that we will launch in 2015.

Eligibility Criteria

• Indian registered NPO’s who have been registered on or before 30 June 2012 (three years from the announcement of awards).
• All government agencies/ departments/ministries are eligible to apply under the separate sub category “Government Solutions”. However, there shall be no funding grant. The award to them shall be in the form of certificates/ souvenirs.
• The project/initiative shall be based on Mobile platform or shall leverage mobile-based technologies.
• The project/initiative shall be in operation/ implementation for a period of minimum 6 months (preferably 6 months to one year).
• The applicants with FCRA compliance shall only be eligible to apply.
• The NPO shall be capable of demonstrating the success, scalability and sustainability of their project (through documentations – success stories).
• Previous winners of M4G Awards shall be applicable to apply only if the project/ solution is different from what they were awarded for and not otherwise.

How to Apply

• The applicants are required to fill in an online entry form
• The entry forms will be evaluated by the screening committee based on the eligibility criteria and pre-defined parameters to shortlist applicants
• Only shortlisted applicants will receive a copy of the detailed application form via e-mail; which they will be required to fill and submit via e-mail

For more information, please visit Mobile for Good.

Deadline: 31 July 2015

The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) is seeking applications form the participants for TWAS young scientists awards in developing countries. The objective is to recognize and support individual scientists in developing countries who have made excellent contributions to the advancement of science, measured in terms of the number and impact of scientific research papers published in internationally recognized journals.

TWAS shall make available a yearly amount of up to US$2,000 as prize money. TWAS provides financial assistance to national science academies, scientific research councils and ministries of science and technology to enable them to institute a scheme of TWAS prizes for young scientists.

About

TWAS was founded in 1983 by a distinguished group of scientists from the developing world. TWAS is a global science academy based in Trieste, Italy, working to advance science and engineering for sustainable prosperity in the developing world.

Eligible Countries

Bangladesh, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guatemala, Iran, Isl. Rep, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, and Vietnam.

Eligibility Information

• Nominations of women scientists are particularly encouraged.
• Candidates eligibile for the prizes should
  • be no older than forty years of age at the time of winning the prize;
  • hold at least a Master’s degree;
  • have a good record of research publications in internationally recognized journals;
  • be living and working in the country of the awarding organization.

For more information, visit TWAS.

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The 2015 call for proposals will be published in July-August

The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a flexible small grants program funded from Australia’s aid budget and managed through 66 of the department’s overseas posts.

DAP is available on a not-for-profit basis to individuals, community groups, NGOs and other entities engaged in development activities in countries that are eligible for overseas development assistance. The program focuses on supporting small-scale development projects and activities that involve the beneficiaries in the identification, design and management of the projects.

The DAP is intended to Advance developmental outcomes in Official Development Assistance (ODA)-eligible countries with projects primarily focussed on practical and tangible results. DAP is administered through Australia’s overseas diplomatic posts on an annual (1 July – 30 June financial year) basis. In 2014-15 the total DAP budget is $22 million.

Funds Available

There is no minimum amount that a single DAP project can receive but the maximum is $60,000 over the life of the project. Activities may run up to a maximum of two years.

Thematic Areas of DAP Funding

• Attention should be given to projects providing direct benefits to those most in need in the local community, including vulnerable or disadvantaged groups, children and youth.
• DAP projects should be aimed primarily at achieving practical and tangible outcomes, such as on poverty alleviation, community health; schools/education; small-scale infrastructure; rural development; youth; gender equality, the environment and ad hoc humanitarian relief.
• Projects that support people with disability to improve the quality of their lives through accessing the same opportunities for participation, contribution, decision-making, and social and economic well-being as others are strongly encouraged.

DAP-eligible countries

• Africa: Benin, Cameroon, Gabon, The Gambia, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Niger, Chad, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Sudan, Syria, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Congo (Democratic Republic of), Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Sao Tome and Principe, Central African Republic, Chad, Mauritania, Morocco, Algeria, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, South Sudan, Equatorial Guinea, Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland.
• Latin America and the Caribbean: Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Peru, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.
• South and Central Asia: Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Tajikistan, India, Bhutan.
• South East Asia: Thailand, East Timor, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Cambodia, Burma, Laos.
• The Pacific: Samoa, Solomon Islands, Nauru, Wallis and Futuna, Tonga, Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Palau, Papua New Guine, Vanuatu, Fiji, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Cook Is, Niue.
• Middle East: Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, Egypt, Syria, Palestinian Territories, Iran, Malta, Tunisia, Yemen
• Europe: Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, Montenegro, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Ukraine.
• North Asia: China, Mongolia, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and other ODA-eligible countries.

For upcoming DAP Call for Proposals, keep visiting Funds for NGOs.

Deadline: 30 September 2015

The International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) is seeking applications for ICO Fellowships Program in order to help promising young ophthalmologists from developing countries improve their practical skills and broaden their perspectives of ophthalmology.The duration of the fellowship program is three months.
The program is intended to be flexible to meet the needs of different countries and individuals.

ICO’s Mission

ICO’s mission is to enhance ophthalmic education and improve access to the highest quality eye care in order to preserve and restore vision for the people of the world.

Award Information

• ICO will provide an award of up to US$6000 to cover travel and living expenses for three months.
• ICO will award approximately 60 three-month fellowship.

Eligibility Criteria

• Ophthalmologists from developing countries are eligible to apply for the fellowship program.
• Applicant must be under 40 years of age at the time of applying.
• Applicant must return to home country after the training, resume previous positions, and apply the knowledge gained during the fellowship.
• Applicant must be reasonably fluent in the language of the fellowship training center.

How to Apply

Interested applicants can apply by filling the online application form given on the website.

For more information, please visit ICO Fellowships Program.

Deadline: 31 July 2015

The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Vienna is accepting proposals for The Young Transatlantic Leader Exchange: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program to  design and implement a two-to-three week exchange program that will provide 12-15 Austrian university students with intensive, hands-on entrepreneurship education and leadership development training.

Funding Information

The total funding available will be $125,000.

Program Goals

• Foster entrepreneurship, leadership, and professional skills of young Austrians to become business or social entrepreneurs and/or leaders in their respective fields to support the expansion of entrepreneurial values in Austria.
• Promote the awareness of future Austrian entrepreneurs of the entrepreneurial ecosystem as practiced in the U.S.
• Encourage identification of the United States as a destination for future business partnerships, investment and ongoing education.
• Foster professional and personal ties with local entrepreneurs and U.S. citizens in the local community.
• Promote mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of Austria.

Eligibility Criteria

Public and private non-profit organizations and institutions of higher education meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) are eligible to submit their proposals.

How to Apply

Proposals must be submitted electronically at the address given on the website.

For more information, please visit grants.gov and search for the opportunity number DOSVIE-15-GR-001.

Deadline: different for different programmes

Bringing Theory to Practice (BTtoP) is requesting proposals that address either of the two emphases described below for its 2015-2017 round of support.

BTtoP project encourages colleges and universities to reassert their core purposes as educational institutions, not only to advance learning and discovery, but to advance the potential and well-being of each individual student, and to advance education as a public good that sustains a civic society.

Grant Categories

Bringing Theory to Practice requests proposals in the following two categories for its 2015-2017 funding cycle:

• Category I: Well-Being Seminar Grants
• Category II: Well-Being Research Project Grants

Category I: Well-Being Seminar Grants

Deadline: 15 September 2015

Well-Being Seminar Grants up to $1,000 to provide support for campus-wide planning discussions (seminars) that give focused attention to a particular dimension of the well-being of those involved (students, faculty, or other leaders) in creating and maintaining an engaged culture for learning. Seminars should deepen participants’ understanding of the institution’s commitment to whole-person development and the learning-related policies and practices, both inside and outside the curriculum, that support such endeavors.

BTtoP may consider well-being seminar grant proposals up to $3,000 for applications involving consortia institutions to offer inter-connected seminars held over the course of the academic year.

Examples of Potential Seminars

• A campus seminar regarding initial or early campus-wide discussions of the connections of engaged learning and well-being.
• A research-oriented campus seminar focusing on existing and/or needed evidence related to the well-being of students, particularly traditionally underserved populations.
• A seminar that strategically examines the understanding and valuing of faculty wellbeing.
• Consortia seminars could bring together teams of institutional leadership from across campuses or national associations for a collective discussion of engaged learning.

Category II: Well-Being Research Project Grants

Deadline: 1 August 2015

Well-Being Research Project Grants up to $10,000, plus institutional matching, to implement and assess a campus-based two-year research project that gives focused attention to the well-being of students, particularly those traditionally underserved by higher education. Projects should, through the gathering of evidence, provide justification for best practices for deepening and sustaining the institution’s commitment to whole-person development.

Proposals should address how to examine the efficacy of an existing or newly implemented program that connects engaged learning opportunities and the well-being of students, particularly underserved students.

Eligibility Criteria

Institutions awarding baccalaureate degrees, community colleges and equivalent non-US institutions are all eligible. BTtoP’s focus is on undergraduate institutions and populations.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit proposals via the online submission form and to send a copy of the online submission confirmation with one complete hard copy via post.

For more information, please visit Call for Proposals.

Deadline: 22 July 2015

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is currently accepting applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Human Resources Assistant based in Geneva, Switzerland.

WIPO is the global forum for intellectual property services, policy, information and cooperation. We are a self-funding agency of the United Nations, with 188 member states having an objective to lead the development of a balanced and effective international intellectual property (IP) system that enables innovation and creativity for the benefit of all.

Key Job Responsibilities

The Human Resources Assistant, under the supervision of HR Operations Manager, will perform the following functions-

• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of personnel actions related to contracts, benefits and entitlements; determine and calculate entitlements, and/or verify calculations done by subordinate staff and instructions for payment; prepare payments for authorization; prepare and sign administrative correspondence; coordinate data cleaning and data validation work;
• Review complex entitlements and benefits requests; carry out analysis of potential implications and risk for the Organization, and provide recommendations to the supervisor;
• Brief staff on HR policies, regulations and rules, and procedures, and advise on rights and obligations and on choices available with respect to benefits, allowances and entitlements; conduct exit interviews for separating staff, provide information on separation procedures and formalities; determine entitlements upon separation and prepare related payments;
• Keep up to date with changes to and work in line with the Staff Regulations and Rules HR policies and procedures, and anti-fraud policies and procedures; provide a comprehensive information service to staff on HR administrative matters including conditions of service, entitlements and privileges; proactively anticipate needs on a case-by-case basis and answer a variety of queries of a specialized and complex nature;
• Monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods, procedures and workflow in the work unit and make recommendations for improving working procedures; participate in internal meetings and working groups for the rationalization, harmonization and implementation of internal work processes and HR information systems;
• Carry out comparative research on selected topics such as conditions of employment and respond to enquiries from within and outside the Organization; prepare and analyze data, and assist in the compilation of statistical reports;
• Propose updates and improvements in design, content and layout of the work unit’s web pages based on recurring requests from staff for specific information; develop guidelines, user manuals and other documents and prepare them for upload;
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must have-
  • First-level university degree in Human Resources or in a related field.
  • Completed secondary education. Specialized training in contract administration, benefits and entitlements.
  • At least eight years of relevant work experience including in the administration of contracts and benefits and entitlements in a UN or other international organization. Experience working with an ERP system.
  • Experience supervising a team of support staff.
• Other skills-
  • Good knowledge of HR policies, principles and concepts and the ability to interpret and work within the applicable rules, regulations and procedures.
  • Proactive in identifying potential issues and initiative in proposing solutions to problems.
  • Supervisory skills with the ability to train, guide and motivate staff towards achieving a common goal.
  • Good analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
  • Absolute discretion in dealing with confidential matters.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through online process.

For more information, please visit WIPO.

Deadline: 1 August 2015

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is currently accepting applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Team Assistant based in Austria.

Reporting to a Section/Unit Head and providing support to a group of Professionals, the Team Assistant contributes to the efficient operation of the office by providing assistance and advice on the administrative practices and procedures.

The IAEA is widely known as the world’s “Atoms for Peace” organization within the United Nations family. Set up in 1957 as the world’s centre for cooperation in the nuclear field, the Agency works with its Member States and multiple partners worldwide to promote the safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear technologies.

Key Job Responsibilities

The Team Assistant will perform the following functions-

• Draft standard correspondence according to corporate communication guidelines. Format letters, reports, technical documents, manuscripts, newsletters and other material in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Prepare graphs, charts and other visual aids for use by the supervisor(s) or experts in seminars, meetings, workshops and presentations. May prepare and format documents for Internet publication.
• Make arrangements for internal/external meetings, seminars and other events. This may require such activities as the implementation of logistics, preparation of invitation letters and the typing, compilation and distribution of working documents and other material. Take and prepare minutes and/or notes of internal meetings.
• Make travel and hotel arrangements, prepare travel authorizations/claims for the supervisor(s) and/or participants and compile, calculate and prepare cost estimates.
• Input, retrieve and assemble information into/from databases using commercial or IAEA specific software applications.
• May calculate and prepare standard limited components of the programme and budget (e.g. printing requirements, consultancies) and the financial plan for the Unit/Section and may keep track of the financial budget/expenditure of the Unit/Section.
• Update and maintain information databases, such as mailing lists, document tracking systems and management reporting systems on the status and completion of work plans.
• On behalf of the supervisor, may distribute work among the other support staff of the Section, explaining work methods, assisting with routine problems and checking work in progress to ensure compliance with administrative rules and regulations.
• Provide required support and/or backup to staff in executive offices.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have-

• Completed secondary education.
• Minimum of four years of general office support experience, some of which in an international environment.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments, organize own schedule, perform routine work independently, meet deadlines, adapt to constantly changing demands and multitask. Ability to manage a heavy workload under time pressure.
• Accuracy and ability to pay attention to details.
• Ability to work effectively in a team with peers as well as with multiple supervisors in a multicultural environment and to interrelate in a customer-friendly fashion with staff at all levels as well as with external counterparts.
• Ability to provide training and guidance to newly recruited office support staff, advising them on the administrative practices and procedures to be followed.
• Ability to convey verbal information effectively and to draft routine correspondence and correct documents in accordance with established standards and requirements.
• Ability to use initiative and judgment appropriate to situations.
• Proficiency in MS Office 2010, which is the IAEA standard (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), and the ability to use databases.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through online process.

For more information, please visit IAEA.

Deadline: 14 August 2015

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for the Model Early Grade Reading Program (MEGR).

Award Information

USAID intends to provide up to $65 million in total USAID funding for the life of the project. The anticipated period of performance is five (5) years.

The Model Early Grade Reading (MEGR) Program will develop, implement and test/refine a model to improve early grade reading outcomes to benefit an optimum number of grade 1-2 students in a maximum number of public schools/community-based education classes in targeted provinces/districts.

Eligibility Information

• US and Afghanistan organizations are eligible to participate.
• USAID welcomes applications from organizations which have not previously received financial assistance from USAID.
• Applicants must have established financial management, monitoring and evaluation processes, internal control systems, and policies and procedures that comply with established U.S. Government standards, laws, and regulations.
• The application may be submitted by the institution individually or in a group.

Applicants are required to submit both technical and cost application separately.

For more information, visit grants.gov and search for the opportunity number: SOL-306-15-000081.

Deadline: 31 August 2015

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) is seeking Expressions of interest (EOI) for 2016-17 Africa’s Land and Food Fellowships.

Programme is linked to four Masters Programmes –

MSc’s in International Rural Development, Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security and Business Management plus the MBA in International Food and Agri-business.

Benefits

Scholarships cover tuition fees, board and accommodation, flights to and from the UK, provision for networking and a short industrial placement either in Africa or in the UK. Scholarships also cover incidental costs whilst in the UK and on placement; however, applicants are advised that funding does not include provision for home and family costs.

About

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU), is the oldest agricultural college in the English speaking world and has been at the forefront of agricultural education since 1845.

Eligibility Information

Nationals from sub-Saharan Africa are invited to apply for a Fellowship.

Application Process

1. Applicants are invited to express their interest in the Fellowship programme (EOI) by downloading, completing and sending the EOI form via email.
2. The Shortlisted EOI’s will be sent a Fellowship application form to complete full application.

For more information, visit this link.

Deadline: 28 July 2015

The Oxfam International is currently accepting applications from the eligible individuals for the post of Humanitarian Director. The position will be based in Oxford, UK.

The Humanitarian Director will contribute to Oxfam’s global objectives by providing vision and strategic direction to all of Oxfam’s humanitarian work (including humanitarian preparedness, response and advocacy work; within rights based approach) across countries and regions.

Oxfam helps create lasting solutions to the injustice of poverty using a combination of rights-based sustainable development programs, public education, campaigns, advocacy, and humanitarian assistance in disasters and conflicts.

Key Job Responsibilities

The Humanitarian Director performs the following functions-

• Accountable to the OI Program Director and the Executive Directors’ Humanitarian Committee for the leadership, delivery, effective management and monitoring, evaluation and learning of Oxfam’s overall Humanitarian Agenda against Oxfam’s Strategic Plan (OSP), the 2020 vision and Oxfam internal standards and externally committed Humanitarian Standards.
• Provide a clear direction for the organization on all humanitarian issues and work to strengthen humanitarian impact as a member of Oxfam International.
• Lead the humanitarian function and department. Manage Oxfam Single Humanitarian Unit staff, budget, assets and funding. Build, lead and inspire a senior team that is able to deliver excellent support to regions (as well as) deliver large scale humanitarian programs directly where appropriate.
• Work closely with the OI Program Director, Regional Directors, Country Directors/country humanitarian staff and Southern Oxfam ED’s staff to identify, prepare for and deliver timely, proportionate, effective, impactful “One Program“ humanitarian responses.
• Ensure (with Regional Directors) the development of regional and country humanitarian capacity and appropriate strategies.
• Ensure resource planning matches program ambition. (In articulation with affiliates) responsible for the humanitarian unit’s finances, assets, people resources, and ensuring effective budget management for all departmental work and full compliance with Oxfam financial management and reporting standards.
• Work closely with the relevant affiliates involved in the Humanitarian agenda in a number of different ways to ensure collective ownership of Oxfam’s Humanitarian mandate.
• Contribute to maintaining and further developing the quality framework that Oxfam aspires to adhere to.
• Responsible for anticipating and managing risks that could threaten the organization’s reputation, operational viability and security. Responsible for managing security in line with Oxfam Policy.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must have-
  • Track record and field experience, at a senior level, of managing large scale response strategies in a range of humanitarian crises (natural, conflict, slow onset etc.).
  • Working knowledge and experience of the humanitarian rights framework, including humanitarian law and protection issues. Good knowledge and experience with gender analysis and partnership relations.
  • Experience and knowledge of international humanitarian issues and institutions, sufficient to command the respect of others in the sector and to influence policy decision-making at international levels.
  • Proven experience and knowledge handling security in humanitarian response environments.
• Other skills-
  • Ability to oversee the development of, and contribute to, high level analysis of factors driving poverty, marginalization and vulnerability in developing country contexts, including the ability to ‘think politically’ by understanding motivations, pressures and challenges faced by colleagues, partners and other actors.
  • Able to think strategically, maximize adaptability and agility, encourage forward thinking and new ideas.
• A track record or driving program quality improvements through evidence-based learning. A focus on outcomes and accountability enabling learning and effectively sharing and managing knowledge.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their CV and cover letter through online process.

For more information, please visit Oxfam International.

Deadline: 14 July 2015

The Oxfam International is currently inviting applications from the eligible individuals for the post of EU Media & Communications Intern based in Brussels, Belgium. The internship is for the duration of 7 months.

Oxfam helps create lasting solutions to the injustice of poverty using a combination of rights-based sustainable development programs, public education, campaigns, advocacy, and humanitarian assistance in disasters and conflicts.

Key Job Responsibilities

The Intern will perform the following functions-

• Help design and implement Oxfam’s EU media and communications strategy.
• Draft, edit and proofread media products such as press releases and opinion pieces as well as internal newsletters.
• Support social media engagement and help manage current social media tools
• Conduct daily media monitoring and analysis.
• Help organize media briefings, advocacy events and media stunts
• Make follow-up calls to journalists to sell-in events or stories
• Keep Oxfam’s EU website up-to-date
• Keep media contacts and distribution lists up-to-date

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have-

• Educational background in communications / journalism with an interest in international politics and development; or educational background in international politics and development with an interest in communications / journalism.
• Excellent verbal and written command of English. Good knowledge of French is a plus.
• Multimedia and website management skills are highly desirable and strong command of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher) is a must. Good command of Photoshop is a plus.
• Experience engaging with social media and monitoring.
• Basic knowledge of EU decision-making politics and processes.
• Effective team player with the ability to work and think both collaboratively independently, and to be resourceful and proactive.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through online process.

For more information, please visit Oxfam International.

Deadline: 9 July 2015

The Oxfam International is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of EU Policy Advisor (Inequality & Tax) in Brussels, Belgium.

Oxfam helps create lasting solutions to the injustice of poverty using a combination of rights-based sustainable development programs, public education, campaigns, advocacy, and humanitarian assistance in disasters and conflicts.

Key Job Responsibilities

The EU Policy Advisor will perform the following functions-

• Implement the Oxfam EU strategy on inequality, in particular on taxation, as part of the global campaign against inequality and develop further plans to influence the EU institutions policies for fighting tax dodging and fairer corporate tax rules in Europe and in developing countries.
• Monitor EU developments on taxation, inequality and political capture in order to identify potential challenges that affect developing countries and require OI influence.
• Develop and maintain key relationships within the relevant EU institutions.
• Provide analysis and policy development, from an EU perspective, on global taxation and inequality priorities for Oxfam.
• Prepare policy briefings, letters and presentations and other written materials for internal and external use.
• Organize and manage events in Brussels to support Oxfam’s advocacy objectives.
• Represent Oxfam International in meetings, conferences, consultation meetings and international fora as appropriate.
• Work closely with other development NGOs and networks active on taxation (e.g. Eurodad, ActionAid, Financial transparency coalition, CONCORD…) in the context of joint advocacy initiatives at EU level.
• Provide tailored information and advice to members of the Oxfam family on EU taxation issues, targets and developments.
• Coordinate closely with Oxfam Even It Up colleagues in Brussels, affiliates, particularly in Europe, OI advocacy offices, and allies.
• Provide advice and support to Oxfam programmes in developing countries that are engaged in the Even It Up campaign (especially on taxation).
• Organize and manage specific coordination projects within the EU Advocacy office, with Oxfam affiliates and allies.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have-

• Experience of working on EU policies, preferably on economic or tax issues and very good understanding of EU institutions and functioning,
• Direct experience of working with political & governmental stakeholders to influence change – have a good track record in policy influencing
• Good knowledge of international development issues
• Analytical skills and able to think strategically as well as creatively
• Team player and excellent communications skills
• Fluency in English required and competence in other European languages, especially French, is desirable.
• Commitments to Oxfam values and principles

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through online process.

For more information, please visit Oxfam International.

Deadline: 31 July 2015

The World Bank’s Young Professionals Program offers an exciting career opportunity for young persons and the prospect to grow as leaders in the technical and management areas of the World Bank Group.

It is designed for highly qualified and motivated individuals skilled in areas relevant to the WBG technical/operations such as economics, finance, education, public health, social sciences, engineering, urban planning, agriculture, natural resources and others; as well as to WBG corporate areas such as communications, information technology, human resources and corporate finance. To be competitive for this highly selective program, candidates need to demonstrate a commitment to development, proven academic success, professional achievement, and leadership capability.

Young Professionals are offered a 5-year term contract, spend 24 months in a structured development program, and enjoy a variety of benefits and opportunities.

For more information, visit this link.

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Deadline: 22 July 2015

Do you  want to create social and economic opportunities for you and for others around you? Do you want to improve intercultural relations in your community and across the Mediterranean? Do you have the courage to challenge yourself? If yes then apply for E4SC!

United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and Fondazione CRT are currently accepting applications for its Entrepreneur for Social Change (E4SC) Programme. E4SC is a one-year programme which aims to support young social entrepreneurs in the Euro-Med region. Young adults between 18 and 35 years old from the Euro-Med region, who either already have a social enterprise and need to learn how to develop it or who have taken steps to start a social enterprise and  want to learn how to build their business forward can apply.

The programme consists of 8- day training which will bring together 20 young people from the Euro Mediterranean region to enhance the skills needed to boost a business idea with a social mission, and be a powerful motor of economic development and social inclusion.

The 2015 edition of the program will start with training, held from the 18th to the 25th October 2015 in Torino, Italy.

Eligible Countries: Euro-Mediterranean Region

The 28 European Union member states: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom.

15 Mediterranean member states: Albania, Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Mauritania, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Palestinian Authority, Syria, Tunisia and Turkey.

Eligibility Criteria

In order to be eligible, the applicant must:

• Have a social enterprise (or be in the process of establishing a social enterprise) which is either leveraging cultural and religious diversity or promoting broader social change and can potentially create economic opportunities and social inclusion for a specific community or across communities. The social enterprise can already be established or be in its initial stages, the applicant must demonstrate how its idea is grounded and sustainable.
• Has a date of birth between 15th October 1979 and 15th October 1997.
• Holds a passport valid until at least 30th April 2016 (for a visa to be issued, a passport needs to be valid for at least 6 months after the expected date of entry into the country issuing the visa).
• Lives in and be of nationality from a Euro-Med country.
• Is fluent in spoken English.

Note: Please note that university-level education is not mandatory.

Application Process

Applicants need to submit an application package which must include the following documents:

• The application form
• A scan of the identification page of your current valid international passport
• Your resume/curriculum vitae, in English, with a maximum of 3 pages

Applicants will be informed about final results of the selection process by 15 August 2015.

For more information, please visit E4SC.

Deadline: September 2015

The Taproot Foundation is currently accepting proposals from US non profit organizations for its service grants of up to $45,000. Through its Service Grants program, the Foundation connects nonprofit organizations with the services of professional consultants on a pro bono basis.

Each grant has a minimum value of $45,000 and is delivered by a team of five to six business professionals who donate their time and expertise to nonprofit organizations in mentioned areas in US. Potential grantees also must have at least three full-time employees and an annual budget of at least $350,000.

Chosen applicants will receive professional services valued at $45,000 or more for each project.

Thematic Areas

• Arts— Providing leadership or education in the art community, while making the arts more accessible to everyone.
• Education— Strengthening our public education (pre-K and K-12) system or enhancing the educational success of students.
• Environment — Preserving and restoring our environment or caring for animal welfare.
• Health— Improving people’s physical or emotional health.
• Social Services — Providing social services to those who have been unable to participate fully in the social and economic life of the community. Services usually target children and families, employment and training, the elderly, immigrants, the disabled, housing and homelessness or foster and adoption services.

Eligible Country/Areas: United States

• Chicago — Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry or Will counties
• Los Angeles— Downtown Los Angeles, Pasadena, West Hollywood, West Los Angeles, South LA, Commerce/South Gate, East LA, San Fernando Valley, and Santa Monica/Venice Beach
• New York City— Manhattan, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island or Brooklyn
• San Francisco Bay Area— San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa or Marin counties
• Washington, D.C. — District of Columbia; Montgomery and Prince George’s counties in Maryland; and Arlington and Fairfax counties and the City of Alexandria in Virginia

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for a Service Grant, an organization must:

• Be headquartered in one of our service areas:
• Be classified as a 501(c)(3), be under the fiscal sponsorship of a 501(c)(3), be a program of a 501(c)(3) -or- be a public school.
• Have at least three full time employees and a budget over $350,000. (Most organizations must be at least this large to take advantage of a team of five professionals.) Three of our Leadership Development & Strategic HR grants are best for larger organizations (see the grant catalog for more information).
• Work within one of the issue areas above.
• Grants fall into four broad topic areas: strategy management (e.g., financial analysis and program measurement), leadership development and strategic HR ( board recruitment and performance measurement), marketing (including annual reports and brand strategy), and information technology (including WordPress websites and Salesforce implementation). Applicants must choose from one of these four categories.

How to Apply                                                                                                   

Applicants can apply online through the website.

For more information, please visit Call for Proposals.

Deadline: Ongoing

The Global Poverty Project is currently accepting applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Senior Digital Campaigner based in New York.

The Senior Digital Campaigner will manage the strategy for all of Global Citizen’s digital campaigns across a range of national and global issues.

Global Poverty Project is an international education and advocacy organization working towards the end of extreme poverty by 2030, best known as the curators of the Global Citizen content, events and campaigning platform.

Key Job Responsibilities

The Senior Digital Campaigner will perform the following functions-

• Serve as the lead digital campaigner at Global Citizen, managing digital campaign strategy and working closely with the Global Leadership Team to develop digital campaigns based on Global Citizen’s policy priorities
• Manage and oversee digital campaign execution, working closely with the Digital Campaigner (e.g., oversee the creation of creative content, campaign emails, monitoring of metrics, etc.)
• Oversee Global Citizen’s email list and communications; sign off on all emails; oversee all email testing and the email calendar
• Lead and manage the execution of reactive campaigning as events and moments arise in the news cycle
• Serve as point of contact with major NGO partners and all digital activities related to them
• Coordinate the overall partner campaigning calendar, working closely with digital team and Global Leadership Team.
• Coordinate the publication of content by major partners on Global Citizen’s platform, working closely with content and social teams.
• Approve campaign actions from major partners in accordance with guidelines
• Participate as a member on the Global Citizen editorial committee, overseeing the creation of daily content and identifying opportunities to include digital actions
• Collect, analyze, and report metrics around digital campaigns to the internal team and to relevant partners
• Report to Senior Manager – Digital

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have-

• 5 years of experience that includes a combination of:
  • Online campaigning/organizing with a focus on recruitment and engagement
  • Rapid response email and social media campaigning online media strategy
• Experience developing campaigns from concept through execution
• Experience managing junior campaigners
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Knowledge and execution of best practices in online organizing
• Ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines, and stay organized to get a campaign out the door
• Collaborative style and hard work ethic
• Experience working in a dynamic team environment
• Deep experience in coordinating with multiple teams across multiple partners
• Fluent in digital campaigning metrics, with the ability to know how to collect and analyze data
• Able to facilitate strategic and tactical decision-making on a day-to-day basis

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through online process.

For more information, please visit Global Poverty Project.

Deadline: Ongoing

The Global Poverty Project is currently inviting applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Administrative Assistant based in New York.

Global Poverty Project is an international education and advocacy organization working towards the end of extreme poverty by 2030, best known as the curators of the Global Citizen content, events and campaigning platform.

Key Job Responsibilities

The Administrative Assistant will perform the following functions-

• Providing administrative and office support to staff
• Database maintenance
• Scanning / Printing / Filing
• Supervises the maintenance and alteration of office areas and equipment, as well as layout, arrangement and housekeeping of office facilities.
• Scheduling and organizing complex activities such as meetings, travel, conferences and department activities
• Acting as a liaison with outside agencies
• Typing and designing general correspondences, memos, charts, tables, graphs, business plans, etc.
• Participates as needed in special department projects.
• Supervising interns and volunteers as needed
• Assisting with the ongoing operational management of the office, including overseeing the ordering of furniture, equipment, and supplies, working with building management, etc.;
• Assisting with new employee onboarding and integration;
• Promoting a positive, collaborative work environment by assisting management team organize and host team-building activities and initiatives

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have-

• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, attention to detail, and follow-through, as well as strong research and analytical skills
• Ability to handle confidential information and projects with professionalism and discretion
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including excellent editing skills and experience taking meeting minutes
• Solution-driven and ability to proactively spot and solve issues.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good working knowledge of office practices and procedures
• Good working knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, Google mail, or a recognised ability to work with technology
• Friendly, flexible, confident

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through online process.

For more information, please visit Global Poverty Project.

Deadline: Ongoing

The Global Poverty Project is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Senior Project Manager based in New York.

Global Poverty Project is an international education and advocacy organization whose mission is to increase the number and effectiveness of people taking action against extreme poverty by 2030.

Key Job Responsibilities

The Senior Project Manager will perform the following functions-

• Working closely with the Global Programs Director and the Event Director, manage all non-production elements of our global events
• Manage external stakeholder relationships
• Coordinate between the teams internally to produce core assets such as admats, event page, digital and marketing assets
• Be main event point of contact for our PR firm
• Spearhead narratives and core talking points for events
• Coordinate the procurement of essential elements of the Run of Show –work with talent team to confirm artists / celebrities and their set times, the policy team to secure speakers and commitment moments and the production team to determine the parameters of the Run of Show
• Keep tracker up to date

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have-

• 5+ years of experience in project management (preferable in a campaigning or start up environment preferred)
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, attention to detail, and follow-through, as well as strong research and analytical skills
• Ability to handle confidential information and projects with professionalism and discretion
• Capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines; ability to identify and take charge of tasks
• Ability to keep up in a fast paced environment
• Can-do, positive attitude, wanting to make sure you are giving the best quality work
• Knowledge of poverty/development landscape a plus

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through online process.

For more information, please visit Global Poverty Project.

Deadline: 14 January 2016

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development is seeking applications from organizations on transition of HIV-infected youth to adult care with the goal of developing an evidence base to support guidelines applicable to low, middle, and high income countries.

Prenatally HIV-infected youth in the United States are now routinely surviving into late adolescence and young adulthood with the expectation of several more decades of survival.  With increasing access to antiretroviral globally this same degree of survival is already being seen in low and middle income countries most impacted by the HIV epidemic.

Available Funds and Awards

• NICHD intends to funds $1,500,000 in FY 2016 to fund 3-4 awards.
• Size of the award is limited to $225,000 direct cost per year.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicants eligible for the program are:

• Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education and Private Institutions of Higher Education.
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education) and without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education).
• Stated Governments,Country Governments,City or Township Governments,Special District Governments,Indian/Native American Tribal Governments.

How to Apply

Interested applicants can apply by downloading the application package and submitting their applications at the address given on the website.

For more information, please visit grants.gov and search for the opportunity number RFA-HD-16-033.