5TH AFRICAN UNIVERSITY ON YOUTH AND DEVELOPMENT

Intercultural Forum on Democratic Citizenship and Culture of Peace 

Organised by the FCJ, in partnership with the United Network of Young Peace Makers and ADYNE and with the support of the United Nations and the Cape Verde Youth Directorate, the Forum will gather around 100 participants to debate on Democratic Citizenship and Culture of Peace, as axes for the sustainable development of the society. It will focus on strengthen cross-cultural understanding in Capeverdean, African and global youth through the promotion of Democratic Citizenship and Culture of Peace initiatives, in order to achieve a more tolerant and glocal intercultural society. At the Forum participants will discuss and interact with experts, share experiences on this topics, exchange projects with other leaders and elaborate a Declaration and Action Plan on Democratic Citizenship and Culture of Peace, as well as establish a Global Youth Alliance on Democratic Citizenship and Culture of Peace to advocate together for a more enabling environment for Democratic Citizenship and Culture of Peace. 

Dates: May 6-8th, 2013 

Participation: Self-funded, few scholarships available, special fares on airlines from/to Cape Verde for participants 

Applications: By competition, registering through the link below

• Application Form Post 2015 Intercultural Forum on Democratic Citizenship and Culture of Peace
• Application UNESCO Intl Youth work Camp Cidade Velha
• Application Form Post 2015 Agenda on Population and Youth Employment Conference

Fee: 150€ to be paid if selected on arrival (Included participation fee, welcome pack, transfers, accommodation and full board)
Concept Note download 

Registration

Post 2015 Agenda on Population and Youth Employment Conference 

Post 2015 Agenda on Population and Youth Employment Conference 

Organised by the FCJ and the Organisation of African Youth, in partnership with the main youth networks in Africa, to contribute to the post MDG debate by the youth in two main topics: population and youth employment. In the framework of the International Conference in Population and Development, and according to the priorities of the youth leaders gathered in the Africa Europe Youth Co-operation Platform meeting, it will involve mainly youth leaders aiming: 

To bring together youth activists to review the attainment of MDGs in Africa, develop strategies for accelerating the achievement of the MDGs and plan for the Post-2015 Development Framework, with special focus on Population and Youth Employment. 

To strengthen partnership within youth organisations in the region to implement MDGs, Population and Youth Employment based projects. 

To create a platform for young people to learn and share their best practices in their actions towards achieving the MDGs and decent work conditions for young people. 

To mobilize and motivate young people to actively get involved in the ongoing national, regional and international consultations on the Post-2015 Development Agenda. 

To come up with an African Youth Declaration for the Post-2015 Agenda on Population and Youth Employment. 

Dates: May 8-10th, 2013 

Participation: Self-funded, few scholarships available, special fares on airlines from/to Cape Verde for participants 

Applications: By competition, registering through the link below 

Deadline: April 23rd, 2013 

Fee: 150€ to be paid if selected on arrival (Included participation fee, welcome pack, transfers, accommodation and full board) 

Concept Note download

Registration

Meeting of Youth Organisations Platforms 

Meeting of Youth Organisations Platforms 

Organised by the Cape Verde Youth Federation and the Youth Leagues, it aims at gathering main leaders of the Youth Organisations to draft a common working agenda. This activity will develop a strategic plan to match with the specific needs of the Youth Organisations, as a way to guarantee a better and larger outreach of the youth action in their communities. Likewise, a balance of implemented activities will be done, so Youth Organisations can analyse and evaluate the outcomes and promote synergies and partnerships among youth participants and organisations. 

Training on youth association, leadership and entrepreneurship 

Training on youth association, leadership and entrepreneurship 

Promoted by the Youth League of S. Vicente, in partnership with the FCJ and the Local Youth Council of S. Vicente, it will gather main local youth representatives to train them in these particular youth issues. The training will use non-formal education methodology to foster youth entrepreneurship, leadership and association, with a gender based approach, to promote the active participation of women in youth associations. Furthermore, this will facilitate the integration and valorisation of women in local associations, as a way to strength their participation youth related policies and actions. 

2nd Meeting of the Africa-Europe Youth Platform 

2nd Meeting of the Africa-Europe Youth Platform 

Facilitated by the NSC, the meeting will gather all permanent appointed members and institutional partners of the platform. The mission of the AEYP is to coordinate, implement and follow-up the Africa-Europe Youth Co-operation (as defined in 2012-2015 Action Plan). The meeting aims to follow-up the creation in the first meeting (Addis Ababa, November 2012) of the thematic working groups on Youth Employment and MDGs - Beyond 2015 Agenda and it is also expected to be an opportunity for coordinated action between members and institutional partners towards the IV EU-Africa Summit of Heads of State and Government (Spring 2014). 

9th Africa-Europe Training Course for Youth Organisations

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Training opportunity for Preventing Violence Against Women & Girls: Engaging Men through Accountable Practice

 Announcing a Unique Learning Opportunity: 

 

Preventing Violence Against Women & Girls: Engaging Men through Accountable Practice 

 

A field-tested approach for post-conflict communities 

 

 

Organized by the International Rescue Committee 

Date & Location:

July 1-10, 2013 

Bangkok, Thailand

 

 

 This eight day training course is intended for staff designing, implementing and/or providing oversight to GBV programming and/or GBV prevention activities in humanitarian/post-conflict settings. 

 

Preventing Violence Against Women & Girls: Engaging Men through Accountable Practice (EMAP) is an eight-month individual behavior change intervention created by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) with conflict affected communities, which aims to reduce violence against women and girls by addressing its root causes. EMAP offers an innovative primary prevention model for engaging men in transformative individual behavior change in a post-conflict context, guided by the input and realities of women. 

 

 

This training will introduce participants to an evidence-based curriculum and field tested approaches for engaging men in weekly discussion groups that foster opportunities to challenge belief systems, learn through reflection and group discussion, and make individual-level changes. This course is unique in its focus on accountable practice; which means providing a methodology and tools to learn about the needs and experiences of women and ensure that women’s voices and realities are reflected and responded to throughout programming. Facilitators will use case studies and experiential techniques to equip service providers to successfully implement the EMAP intervention. 

 

 

The training will be in English language only.* 

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES 

 

By the end of the training, participants will have the knowledge and practical skills necessary to: 

 

•  Initiate gender-based violence (GBV) primary prevention programming that focuses on individual behavior change with men in humanitarian settings, guided by the input of women
•  Implement practices and procedures that ensure programming reflects and responds to women’s priorities and needs before, during, and after interventions with men
•  Facilitate separate weekly dialogue groups with men and women that explore root causes of GBV and identify and challenge harmful behaviors and attitudes.
• Adapt program materials according to the community context throughout the intervention, with a specific focus on the experiences of women and girls
•  Minimize and respond to dynamics of power and privilege that may arise during interventions 

 

 PARTICIPANT PROFILE

 

The course targets NGO staff that are designing, implementing and/or providing oversight to GBV programming and/or GBV prevention activities. This training is intended for staff already familiar with a range of GBV programming and/or prevention activities, including services for survivors, social norms marketing, engaging men and boys, and women’s empowerment programming. As the intervention is intended to be implemented by two facilitators- one male and one female – both staff are highly encouraged to attend. Participants should have a minimum of one year of practical experience providing prevention and/or response services in humanitarian settings.

 

 Minimum requirements: 

 

1.   1-3 years working in GBV programming in humanitarian settings.  
2.  Demonstrated experience providing, and/or supervising, GBV prevention and/or response activities;
3. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills;

Strong English language ability*

 

 The maximum number of participants accepted will be 30 people. Participants will be expected to attend all sessions and to actively participate in exercises and discussions.

 

 

 REGISTRATION: Please fill out the attached application form for each potential candidate and send it, along with your name and CV, to IRC at the attention of the below contact.

 

  

 

CONTACT:

 

  Sarabeth Harrelson International Rescue Committee

  Sarabeth.harrelson@rescue.org

  +1 (212) 551-3034

 

 COST OF TRAINING: The training organizers will cover the cost of lodging and food (3 meals a day) during the course. Training participants will be responsible for costs associated with their travel, including flights and visas – as well as any additional expenses. Scholarships are available for 10 participants to cover transport (within the region) and visa costs. For more information on scholarship opportunities, please indicate your interest upon submission of your application.

 

 

VENUE: The specific name and detail of the training venue in Bangkok will be shared with those participants selected to participate.

  

 

 *The EMAP training will be offered in East Africa in September 2013. This training will be conducted in English with French translation. More information will be released in May 2013.

 

 

 APPLICATION DEADLINE: All applications must be received by April 22nd, 2013

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BUSINESS ANALYST – QUALITY ASSURANCE - TRA

Major Activities of the Job

1.  Prepare test cases and plans for testing business applications;
2. Review and execute test plans for different phases of product life cycle;
3. Participate in product design and specification process;
4. Critically evaluate the results of testing processes to provide timely and accurate defect descriptions;
5. Act as a key member of an agile team as the quality assurance representative;
6. Develop and execute automated test cases with an understanding as to the results driven by said tests;
7. Where applicable, execute manual test cases to verify software behaviour based on product requirements and functional specifications;
8. Interact with developers and other analysts to understand product requirements
9. Prepare and store data required for testing. Understanding of data-driven tests
10. Develop and maintain regression tests and functions libraries
11. Record defects and track from entry to resolution
12. Develop and maintain testing documentation with test case descriptions, expected and actual specifications and results
13. Assess application quality and release readiness prior to implementation;
14. Coordinate all testing tasks and communicate effectively to get the tasks completed on time;
15. Investigate and facilitate implementation of new tools and technology for the quality assurance team; and
16.   Create product life cycle metrics to measure and track all aspects of product quality.

Minimum Job Requirements

Qualification

1. Advanced Diploma or Degree in Computer science, Information and Communications Technology or Software Engineering or Systems Engineering or Electronics Engineering or its equivalent.
2. Skills in Java or NET tools plus hands on experience with all testing and configuration Management tools is compulsory.
3. Proficiency in windows, Linux and browsers like IE, Firefox, Chrome, Safari and understanding of databases such as SQL, Oracle, and MySQL will be an added advantage.

 

Experience

The applicant should have a minimum of three (3) years in software quality assurance and related field.

Key Competences.

1. Leadership and Team Building.
2. Strategic Focus and Managing Change
3. Managing Performance and Accountability
4. Problem Solving and Decision Making.
5. Integrity.

REMUNERATION

 An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidates.

DEADLINE

 The application should be submitted online by 29^th April, 2013 Applicants who will not be contacted should regard themselves unsuccessful.

COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM

All applicants are required to properly fill in the application form provided in the system. Please be informed that shortlisting is a machinery process done through the Human resources Information System. Failure to fill in all the fields properly may lead to disqualification.

For assistance on how to fill in the Job  Application Form please make use of on line  “HELP”  available under the Application Form or dial TRA Call Centre Tel: 0800110016 (TTCL & Vodacom), 0786 800000 (AIRTEL) , 0713800333 (TIGO) from 0800 to 1700 Hours Monday to Friday. These are Toll free numbers.

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POSITION: BUSINESS ANALYST – WEB DEVELOPER - TRA

 Major Activities of the Job

       i.                Conduct systems analysis;

      ii.                Specify and document user requirements for new systems;

     iii.                Design, develop and implement web applications including portals.

   iv.                Support and enhance the existing web applications;

    v.                Design and develop web interfaces for various systems in place;

   vi.                Responsible for administering web servers and web systems;

  vii.                 Monitor web servers and site performance on daily basis;

 viii.                Work with other developers in software development projects;

   ix.                Liaise and provide technical support to all users and stakeholders of TRA web-based systems;

    x.                Advise on overall strategy for sustainable implementation of the web solutions

   xi.                Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

          Minimum Job Requirements

Qualification

 (i)           Advanced Diploma or Degree in Computer science, Information and Communications Technology or Software Engineering or Systems Engineering or Electronics Engineering or its equivalent.

(ii)          Knowledge of Java, Visual Studio and Net toolssuch as Visual C#, Web servers such as Apache, Tomcat and IIS, Data base such as Oracle 11g and MySQL and Operating systems such as Linux and Windows Server 2008 and Hand-written XML and SQL is a must.

(iii)         Understanding of object oriented programming concepts and familiarity with oracle database administration, encrypting transmission over the internet and concepts of web and window services is a must.

(iv)         Ability to modify or customize web solutions developed using a variety of tools as well as ability to organise and manage multiple proprieties is a must.

     Experience

 The applicant should have a minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience.

         Key Competences.

1.    Leadership and Team Building.

2.    Strategic Focus and Managing Change

3.    Managing Performance and Accountability

4.    Problem Solving and Decision Making.

5.    Integrity.

REMUNERATION

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidates.

DEADLINE

 The application should be submitted online by 29^th April, 2013 Applicants who will not be contacted should regard themselves unsuccessful.

COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM

All applicants are required to properly fill in the application form provided in the system. Please be informed that shortlisting is a machinery process done through the Human resources Information System. Failure to fill in all the fields properly may lead to disqualification.

For assistance on how to fill in the Job  Application Form please make use of on line  “HELP”  available under the Application Form or dial TRA Call Centre Tel: 0800110016 (TTCL & Vodacom), 0786 800000 (AIRTEL) , 0713800333 (TIGO) from 0800 to 1700 Hours Monday to Friday. These are Toll free numbers.

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ASSISTANT SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR - TRA

Purpose of the Job

   To administer the operational systems so as to process accurate, timely and sufficient information.

Major Activities of the Job

(i)           Set-up and administer system for daily operations.

(ii)          Distribute returns to data entry operators.

(iii)         Assist in the preparation of reports (management and daily operations).

(iv)         Take backups of data files (computer systems).

(v)          Fill incident reports (system problems).

(vi)         Support users (use of computer hardware and application).

(vii)        Perform simple system maintenance.

(viii)       Attend to rejections from the system.

(ix)         Analyse and recommend on steps to maintain and improve systems

performance.

(x)          Supervise manual part of returns processing.

(xi)         Follow-up on computer stationery orders.

(xii)        Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Job Requirements

Qualification

1. Advanced Diploma or Degree in Telecommunications and Electronics or Information and Communications Technology or Computer Science or Software Engineering or Systems Engineering or Electronics Engineering or its equivalent.
2. Relevant Postgraduate Studies or a Masters Degree or its equivalent from a recognised Institution/University or CCNA/CCNP, Knowledge of LANs, WANs, MANs, Router configuration, VSATs, Switches, and Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) or its equivalent will be an added advantage.

Experience

The applicant should have a minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience.

Key Competences.

(i)           Leadership and Team Building

(ii)          Strategic Focus and Managing Change

(iii)         Managing Performance and Accountability

(iv)         Problem Solving and Decision Making

(v)          Integrity

(vi)         Computer Literacy

REMUNERATION

 An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidates.

DEADLINE

 The application should be submitted online by 29^th April, 2013 Applicants who will not be contacted should regard themselves unsuccessful.

COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM

All applicants are required to properly fill in the application form provided in the system. Please be informed that shortlisting is a machinery process done through the Human resources Information System. Failure to fill in all the fields properly may lead to disqualification.

For assistance on how to fill in the Job  Application Form please make use of on line  “HELP”  available under the Application Form or dial TRA Call Centre Tel: 0800110016 (TTCL & Vodacom), 0786 800000 (AIRTEL) , 0713800333 (TIGO) from 0800 to 1700 Hours Monday to Friday. These are Toll free numbers.

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Scholarship Application and Abstract submissions are now open

Scholarship and Abstract submissions are now open at the 14th European
AIDS Conference that will be held in Brussels, Belgium between
16-19/Ocober/2013. for further details, follow the link here:

The European AIDS Clinical Society (EACS) is also committed to making the conference accessible to scientists and clinicians from resource constrained environments. Scholarships can be full (including registration, air travel and accommodation), partial (including registration and accommodation) or cover registration fees only.

The Scholarship Application Process is now open.

Please find the application form for physicians here for download.

In addition, the European AIDS Clinical Society (EACS) is happy to again make scholarships available to registered nurses who are involved in HIV patient care.

Please find the application for nurses here for download.

For community scholarships please find the application here for download. 

Application deadline is June 15, 2013.

Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.Notifications will be sent out by July 2013.

Should you have any further questions, please contact:

EACS Conference Secretariat
c/o K.I.T. Group GmbH
Association & Conference Management
Kurfürstendamm 71
10709 Berlin
Germany
Phone: +49-30-24603-273
Fax: +49-30-24603-269
Email: scholarship(at)eacs-conference2013.com

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2013 ICIMOD Digital Photo Contest on “Water and Life

Call for Participation in

2013 ICIMOD Digital Photo Contest on “Water and Life”

(10 April – 20 May 2013)

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) is organizing a Digital Photo Contest on the theme of 'Water and Life' to celebrate its 30th Anniversary. This contest also coincides with the United Nation’s International Year of Water Cooperation 2013.

The photo contest aims to draw the attention of the public, policymakers and relevant stakeholders to the importance of water and challenges of water-related issues in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region in relation to human needs, gender, environment, biodiversity, and climate change and adaptation, as well as to good practices in water and related risk management, including water cooperation. The contest is also a reflection of the importance that ICIMOD places on water cooperation at all levels and symbolizes its commitment to continued efforts in this area.

Awards

The top three photos judged the best, second best and third best by a panel of judges will receive cash Prizes of USD 1,000, 800, and 600 respectively along with certificates of achievement. The next top 30 photos (10 from each of the three categories) will be eligible for the People's Choice award. This award will be decided based on week-long voting on Facebook. The photo with the highest number of ‘likes’ on the ICIMOD Facebook page in each category will receive a People's Choice award of USD 200 along with a certificate of achievement. The remaining 27 photos will receive Honourable Mentions, along with certificates.

Who can participate?

· The photo contest is open to anybody from anywhere in the world as long as he/she is 18 years of age or older at the time of participation.

· There is no entry fee required to participate.

· Each participant can submit up to three photos per category. As there are a total of three categories, each participant can enter up to nine photos.

How to participate? 

To participate in the photo contest, please first visit the following website for information on terms and conditions, thematic and geographical scopes of the photo contest, and criteria for judging entries, including how to submit entries: http://www.icimod.org/photocontest/2013/

For any query and clarification, write to:

ICIMOD Photo Contest Organising Team

Website: http://www.icimod.org/photocontest/2013/

Email: photocontest@icimod.org

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GLOBAL YOUTH RAINFORESTS ALLIANCE

This is a call to all young people interested in taking a leadership role in rain forests preservation, tackling climate change issues with Global Youth Alliance for Rainforest by applying to be a GYRA Country Focal Point. Please read the information below and fill out the application if you are interested, committed, and eligible. Please fill ALL required fields. The deadline is 30th June 2013, 2300Hrs GMT. Forms submitted after this date will not be considered.

FEMALES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. APPLICATION CRITERIA
• Candidate is a youth aged 18 - 35;
• Global Youth, particularly living in the forests basins (Amazon, Congo, Borneo, Russia, etc.)
• Has a genuine will to volunteer and participate in the work of Global Youth Rainforest Alliance;
• Has regular internet access • Can understand and communicate effectively in English,
• Is able to commit for the duration of the term (2 years) • Can work independently with minimal supervision;
• Has a very good understanding of forest management, REDD+ Processes, and climate change issues
• Works with youth people in the field of forest management, REDD+, Green Economy

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ACTIVISM CAMP 2013, 23-30 June, Italy

Hi everyone,

 

Just in case you didn't see the announcement on Twitter, Facebook, mailing lists you're on or somewhere else, applications are now open to Tactical Tech's 2013 Info Activism Camp, which which explores the ways in which digital technologies, data and visuals can be used to artfully present evidence that influences debates, controversies and issues.

 

The camp will run from 23-30 June 2013 at Centro d'Ompio, a retreat centre in Northern Italy (read more: https://camp2013.tacticaltech.org/location).

The camp will be a place for curious and creative individuals, who are working in advocacy, data, technology, design and journalism, to gather for a week of discussions, debates and skill shares. During that week, participants will have the opportunity to meet and build connections with people working across the world, in different practices, and build their knowledge and skills in evidence-based advocacy.

Places are limited. The application deadline for those who require visas to come to Italy is April 2, 2013 (24:00 CET) and April 15, 2013 (24:00 CET) for those who don't.

For more information about the application process and the application form, you can visit this link: https://camp2013.tacticaltech.org/content/important-information

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