Global Entrepreneurship Summer School – Germany

he deadline for Early Bird applications will be April 30, 2013. The regular deadline will be May 31, 2013 (GMT -12).

The Idea:

The vision of the Global Entrepreneurship Summer School is based on the claim “Billion Dollar Projects to Foster Societal Change”. We want to encourage and connect outstanding students from all over the world to challenge society’s problems by entrepreneurial means. We want the students to think big and contribute to sustainable change in the dimension of billion. The Global Entrepreneurship Summer School is a collaborative project of the four leading university-based Entrepreneurship Centers in Munich – that’s why we believe in the power of entrepreneurial thinking for a better und sustainable future.

During the Summer School the student teams develop ideas that have both a sustainable impact for society and a self-sustaining, profitable business model. The students learn about entrepreneurship, develop their own sustainable business ideas and build a long-lasting network of international excellent and entrepreneurial students. The Global Entrepreneurship Summer Schools fosters the important role of education, entrepreneurship and networking for a sustainable development.

 Curriculum:

During the Summer School 2012 35 students will work in international and interdisciplinary teams to develop business ideas addressing challenges concerning the topic “People on our Planet”. The first of the eight days program will allow the students to get to know each other, build teams and start brainstorming about innovative ideas.

During the week each team will establish a business plan for its individual project. We have developed a set of lectures and assignments to structure the project work and provide complementary knowledge – e.g. of business planning or topic-specific issues. In addition to that we will train presentation and teambuilding skills. The lectures will be held by renowned entrepreneurs as well as by experts from science, industry and politics. Throughout the course each team will be accompanied by coaches who will provide feedback and assistance on the specific project, its business plan and technical questions.

As a final task the teams are expected to explain their project to a selected audience of investors, entrepreneurs and educators. They will conclude their results in form of an 10 minutes Elevator Pitch in front of more than 200 guests and afterwards enjoy a huge evening celebration.

The students will receive certificates of participation and, when appropriate, certificates for outstanding achievement.

Application process
This year we will accept 35 outstanding students from around the world who will get an invitation to Munich. In addition we will accept 15 virtual participants. All applications will go through a very strict, but fair selection process. The deadline for Early Bird applications will be April 30, 2013. The regular deadline will be May 31, 2013 (GMT -12). We will inform everybody at the latest during the last week of June about their application status.

Accommodation
Participants won’t have to pay for their accommodation. We will provide accommodation from Sep 17 until Sep 27 either in the guesthouse of the LMU or at other places such as appartments of other participants from Munich.

Global Scholarships
International students who are invited to Munich will automatically receive a travel scholarship. The Global Entrepreneurship Summer School will contribute 50% of your total travel costs (mostly flight tickets) up to a cap of € 500,-. Just to remind you, accommodation, travel during your stay and lots of food during the week is also included – for free!

Food & travel in Munich
We will provide you for free some exclusive dinners as well as many snacks and coffee during the whole week. In addition we will cover your travel expenses for the public transport in Munich throughout the whole week.

Please apply here with your CV and motivational letter (max. around 200 words) as PDF attachments
If you have any questions please check first our FAQ Page and if you still have questions please send a mail to info@globalsummerschool.org.  We are glad to be of further assistance to you.

 Click here to apply.

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TWO POST OF INTERNSHIP

Dear a

HRI are recruiting for two new intern posts a press and communications
intern and a conference organisation intern for the Harm Reduction
Conference 2013 taking place in Vilnius, Lithuania. Please find further
information below and on our website here


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*In the lead up to the 2013 International Harm Reduction Conference, Harm
Reduction International is recruiting two interns to assist in the final
stages of preparation of the event.*

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*These two positions will play an important role in assisting the
conference and media teams in promoting the event and providing logistical
support. *

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*The internships are unpaid, but both interns will be invited to attend the
conference in Vilnius. Harm Reduction International will cover travel,
conference registration, accommodation and per diem expenses. Duties
relating to the internships will also be undertaken at the event.*

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*This is excellent opportunity to gain work experience on a major
international event and to attend the event itself.*

*An immediate start is required, and the deadline for applications is
Wednesday 27th March.*

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*Interns will be based at HRI's London Office.
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*Please apply sending a CV and one page cover letter to HRI’s Deputy
Director, Damon Barrett damon.barrett@ihra.net *

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*Please note:** Applicants must have permission to work in the UK, and must
be willing to travel to Vilnius, Lithuania from 7-12 June to assist with
conference preparation and to attend the event.*

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*Press and Communications Intern (Immediate start, 5 days per week)*****

*Overview: *To assist HRI’s media consultant in building press lists for
use during the conference and promoting the event with journalists; and to
assist the conference team with promoting the event on social media****

*Duration: *(Start date asap) to 14th June 2013****

*Key tasks:*****

- Building press lists/databases****
- Outreach to media****
- Website, twitter, facebook updating****
- Producing conference email updates****
- Assistance to the conference team as needed during the event****

*Person specification:*****

- Experience with Excel (essential) and Mail Chimp (preferable)****
- Experience of and ability to use various social media platforms****
- Outgoing - able to make calls to media outlets and track down correct
journalist/editor/producer to add to database when needed****
- Knowledge of and commitment to harm reduction, ability to explain key
concepts****
- Ability to work in a language other than English desirable****

*Reports to: *Media consultant and conference manager****

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*Conference Organisation Intern (Immediate start, 5 days per week)*****

*Overview: *To assist the conference organising team with specific
logistical and administrative tasks involved in finalising the
international harm reduction conference; to assist with scholarship
applications****

*Duration:* (Start date asap) to 14th June 2013****

*Key tasks:*****

- Assist with various conference related enquiries and respond promptly
to these enquiries****
- Support coordination of various scholarship applicants prior and at
the annual event in June 2013****
- Assist in coordinating all materials and preparations for the
conference volunteers and their contribution to the event****
- Assist in coordinating other programmatic activities (e.g. the
workshops and the dialogue space)****
- Assist with various conference promotion on the lead up to the event***
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- Assistance to the conference team as needed during the event****
- Other administrative and logistical tasks as directed by the
conference team****

*Person specification:*****

- Excellent organisational and administrative skills****
- Proficient with Microsoft office applications****
- Able to handle queries in a polite and professional manner****
- Ability to work in a language other than English (desirable) ****

*Reports to:* Conference manager****


*Payment:*
The internships are unpaid. However, each intern will be invited to attend
the international harm reduction conference in Vilnius, with travel,
accommodation, conference badge and per diem expenses paid. It is expected
that the interns will assist with various tasks at the conference but will
be free also to attend sessions and take part as a conference delegate.****

*Location:* London Office ****

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*Harm Reduction International*

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Unit 2D12 Southbank Technopark****

90 London Road****

London****

SE1 6LN****

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Tel: +44(0) 207 717 1592****

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Women’s Leadership in Africa (Moremi Initiative)

 Who is the most outstanding young African woman leader you know? Help us find her!

Moremi Initiative for Women’s Leadership in Africa (Moremi Initiative) is pleased to announce its call for applications for the 2012 Moremi Leadership Empowerment and Development (MILEAD) Fellows Program- to identify Africa’s most promising young women leaders.

The MILEAD Fellows Program is a one-year leadership development program designed to identify, develop and promote emerging young African Women leaders to attain and succeed in leadership in their community and Africa as a whole.

The program targets dynamic young women interested in developing transformational leadership skills that help them tackle issues affecting women in their communities and society as a whole- by equipping them with the world class knowledge, skills, values and networks they need to succeed as 21st century women leaders. Applications are welcome from young African women living in Africa and the Diaspora.

The MILEAD Fellowship will be awarded to 25 outstanding young women with exceptional qualities who have exhibited leadership potential in their community, organization, and/or profession. To be eligible for the one-year program, an applicant must be African, living on the continent or in the Diaspora; agree to participate in all required activities related to MILEAD- including a three-week residential Summer Institute in Ghana; and commit to a community change project. Applicant must be between 19 – 25 years of age. Specific requirements of the program and related dates are outlined in the application package. Please review program and application guidelines carefully, before completing your application.

Please note that this is not a full-time fellowship. Selected candidates may remain full time students or work full time for the program duration, except during the 3–week summer institute. The 3-week summer institute is an intensive and full-time residential program and all fellows will be required to attend. The rest of the program involves community-based, online and other distance activities.

We invite you to share this application information with the most promising young African women leaders you know- who have the potential to help transform Africa.

How to Apply: Application forms are available online at www.moremiinitiative.org or by request via email. Completed application form must be submitted with two letters of recommendation and CV. All applications and supporting documents must be submitted by email.

Application Deadline: March 15, 2012.

The deadline for completed MILEAD Fellows applications to be submitted for review is March 15, 2012.
Interested in applying?


Download your application: http://bit.ly/Ya5CY3

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2 SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN

Dear All,

MomoEffect is looking for 2 social media intern. Please read information below and circulate the message between your networks.

Description: Care to turn your passion for Facebook, Twitter, and all things digital into an opportunity with a growing social enterprise?

MomoEffect is looking for 2 digital Interns (one to cover feeds in Europe, Africa and the Middle East and the other one for the Americas and Asia) to increase brand awareness, shape the company’s public profile, and help  spread the word about our activities and mission.
The Digital Intern will help develop the company’s social media and digital strategy, manage community engagement and foster community spirit with our worldwide audience.
We are a small but entrepreneurial team committed to empowering youth around the world through the delivery of tailored trainings, and the promotion of social entrepreneurship as a way to fight youth unemployment and address environmental challenges .
We talk through our problems, we love our community and are grateful for the awesome work we get to do.

Requirements: 

  Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years old
· Strong English written and oral communications skills (Spanish, Arab and French are an asset).
· Proficient and active conversationalist on Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Vimeo, Tumblr, Google+ and other social media platforms.
· In-depth knowledge and understanding of online community platforms and their respective participants (Forums, Blogs, Photo Uploads, Profiling, etc.) and how they can be deployed in different scenarios.
· Familiarity with Web publishing tools (Hootsuite), coding (HTML), email design and video editing
· Well organized, able to manage multiple tasks.
· Creative, diplomatic, cool under pressure and fantastic interpersonal skills.
-Interest in social entrepreneurship, innovation, environment and sustainable development (as an asset)
-Ability to work well under pressure with minimum supervision.
-Ability to work as part of a team and individually

Primary Duties Include But Are Not Limited To The Following
· Implementing the online community strategy to ensure its effectiveness and support to our community with the help of various communication tools.
· Providing feeds to all our media channel in a timely manner (for example, but not limited to, inspirational videos, articles, quotes and opportunities related to youth empowerment, social entrepreneurship, sustainable development and the environment.)
- Act as an advocate for our network, engage people in dialogue and answer questions where appropriate.
· Stay current with the ever-changing landscape of social media platforms, trends and tools and report on effectiveness of new initiatives.
· Give regular feedback and insights gained from the social media monitoring into the team, to help evolve strategies
-Create a yearly digital strategy and adapt it on a monthly basis

To Apply: Interested persons should email their cover letter, plus resume as well as links to your social media to hello@momoeffect.com with the subject line: “Social Media Intern.”
Deadline: Applications must be received by March 31. 

Let the MomoEffect replicate!

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Education and Democracy in North Africa - Current Challenges and Visions for the Future”,

Dear colleagues, 

We kindly invite you to recommend candidates for the upcoming 18th DGAP New Faces Conference on “Education and Democracy in North Africa - Current Challenges and Visions for the Future”, conceptualized and organized by DGAP’s EU-Middle East Forum (EUMEF), in close cooperation with the Robert Bosch Stiftung, the German Federal Foreign Office, the Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations (ifa), the Kawakibi Democracy Transition Center (KADEM), and the Freie Universität Berlin Cairo Office. The conference will take place in Tunis, 13-16 June 2013.

Profile of candidates: Young Professionals with at least two years of professional work experience (aged around 27-35) in academia, politics, the private sector, and civil society organizations such as research centers, NGOs or the media. Participants should come from Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Turkey, Germany, the UK, France, Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Please circulate this call as widely as possible and ask your candidates to send the application form together with their CV, a 1-page outline of their intended contribution and an Email outlining their motiviation to participate to eumef1@dgap.org. Applicants should read all attached documents carefully, since they contain further details of the application procedure and the conference. Application deadline is Sunday, 7 April 2013.

The organizers will cover accommodation costs and provide travel subsidies (see attachment). Please do not hesitate to contact us in case you have any further questions. We are looking forward to receiving your recommendations and thank you very much for your support. Please excuse any double posting. Of course you can also apply yourself. 

if you want application form please email me  at accottz@gmail.comwith subject RE:Request for Education and Democracy in North Africa - Current Challenges and Visions for the Future application form”, soon you will receive it

 

Best regards,

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