Emerging Leaders International Fellows Program

he 2014 Program
•  The program will run from Monday September 22 to Friday December 12, 2014.
•  The program focus will be community foundations and local place-based giving set within the context of the global philanthropic sector.   Additional trends and practices in philanthropy will be covered to provide background and to address the research interests of all participating Fellows.

•  Drawing on the seminars, readings, discussions with leaders in the field, and the Fellows' own experiences, each participant will produce a research paper (approx. 20-25 pages) on their findings, which will be presented in the seminar. The papers should include recommendations for the development, adaptation or expansion of community grantmaking or another approved topic. It is expected that these recommendations will consider the variety of community foundation experiences around the globe, and will reflect the particular political, social, economic and legal frameworks in the Fellows' home countries.

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Eligibility and Selection

•  The program is open to practitioners and researchers in the US and overseas.

•  College or university degree and strong spoken and written English language skills are required.

TOEFL scores or the equivalent are requested from those whose education was in a language other than English.  Alternately, please provide a statement describing your facility with the English language within your professional sphere.

•  Applicants should have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the nonprofit/NGO/grantmaking field.
•  Award recipients must have a strong institutional base and be well-placed to implement research recommendations.
•  Preference is given to candidates who are 1) affiliated with a community foundation or initiatives to support community philanthropy development, and 2) who illustrate in their proposals a clear interest in furthering the work of community foundations and strengthening the local culture of philanthropy.
•  Candidates affiliated with other institutions in the philanthropy sector who submit proposals on current trends and practices in philanthropy (other than community foundations) may apply for consideration on a tuition basis or with financial support from individual or institutional sponsors.
•  A select number of full fellowship awards are available, which cover tuition, accommodations and other program-related costs.  These are earmarked for citizens of countries other than the United States or for Americans from communities under-represented in the grantmaking sector.
•  Participation on a tuition basis or with financial support from individual or institutional sponsors is open to all, regardless of country of origin or residence. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements detailed above to be considered for participation on a tuition or sponsorship basis. For further details, please send an e-mail request to cpcs@gc.cuny.edu.

•  The selection of program participants will be made by a committee of leaders from the Third Sector.  _______________________________________________________________________________

The Award

•  Full fellowship awards cover the costs of tuition, single-room dormitory accommodations with shared facilities at International House (adjacent to Columbia University) in Manhattan, medical insurance, program materials, local meetings, local travel and other selected program-related costs.

 

•  Tuition-based or institutionally-supported appointments may also be made, pending approval by the selection committee.

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Online Application Form

•  To apply, prospective candidates should complete and submit the online application form. Applications may also be forwarded via fax or postal mail.

•  If you have already submitted an application for the 2014 Emerging Leaders and Diversity Fellows Program, you do not need to submit a second application.

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Important Dates

Submission Deadlines
•  For non-U.S. citizens: Friday June 13, 2014. 
•  For individuals living and working in the United States: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and may currently be submitted for review.

Notification of Application Status

Notifications of whether an applicant has been accepted will be forwarded via e-mail during the week of July 1 to each individual who has submitted a complete application package (including a CV and proposal) for consideration.

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Queries should be addressed to cpcs@gc.cuny.edu.  Please indicate "ELIFP 14" in the subject line.

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2014 Special Call for Scholarship Applications

2014 Special Call for Scholarship Applications
MWALIMU NYERERE AFRICAN UNION SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
2014 Special Call for Scholarship Applications
For Female Applicants Only
For Masters and PhD Programmes in Science, Technology,
Engineering, Mathematics and Education Science (STEME)
CLOSING DATE: 31ST MAY 2014
The Mwalimu Nyerere African Union Scholarship Scheme was launched in 2007 with
the aim of contributing to the production and retention of high caliber African human
capital for sustainable development of the continent in critical development areas, while
promoting regional integration through intra-African mobility of students. The
Scholarship Scheme is intended to enable young Africans to study in leading African
Universities with a binding agreement that beneficiaries will work in any African country
for at least the same duration of scholarship period after graduation.
To encourage the participation of young African female students at postgraduate level,
for Masters and PhD programmes in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering,
Mathematics and Education Science (STEME), the Commission of the African Union is
offering the second Special Call for Scholarship Applications (For Female Applicants
Only) to study in reputable African Universities.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be eligible for the Special Scholarship, a candidate must:
i. Be a Female Citizen of an African Union Member State
ii. Be under the age of thirty five (35) years for Masters Programmes; and under
forty (40) years for PhD Programmes.
AFRICAN UNION
UNION AFRICAINE
UNIÃO AFRICANA
Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA P. O. Box 3243 Telephone: 251-11-5517700 Fax: 251-11-551 7844
Website: www.au.int
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iii. Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field, at the level of Upper
Second Class Honours for a Masters’ Programme; and a holder of Masters’
Degree in the relevant field for a PhD Programme. The degree must be from
a reputable University
iv. Have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement as evidenced by
academic transcripts, and academic awards if any.
v. Have proof of admission to undertake a full time Masters or PhD programme
in a recognized university of an African Union Member State.
vi. Be willing to commit to work in an African Union Member State on completion
of studies for at least three (3) years.
No application will be considered without an admission letter from a university.
Note: In order to promote, intra-Africa student mobility, candidates are
encouraged to seek admission to universities in countries other than their own.
ELIGIBLE FIELDS OF STUDY
The following fields of study are eligible:
 Science
 Technology
 Engineering
 Mathematics
 Education Science
The Masters programme should be of two years duration; while the PhD programme
should be of three years duration.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should complete the Application Form in PDF format as well as
the EXCEL Applicants’ Data Sheet, which are available on the Africa Union web-site:
www.au.int/nyerere
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The applicants should submit their formal application which should include the following:
i. Completed application form
ii. Recent passport-size photograph
iii. Summarized CV with names and contacts of three referees.
iv. Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts
v. Certified copies of Passport or national Identity Card indicating citizenship
vi. Copy of admission letter from a recognized African University
vii. Two (2) Reference Letters with contact addresses.
viii. An essay of not more than 500 words that explains why the candidate has
chosen her particular field of study and its importance to Africa’s
development.
Note that Electronic Copies of all the above documents should be submitted.
Applicants must scan and produce electronic copies of all the above documents
(converted to PDF format) and send to the following e-mail address.
mwalimunyerere@africa-union.org
In addition two (2) sets of hard copies of the above documents must be sent by post to
the address below.
Mwalimu Nyerere Scholarship Programme
Education Division
Department of Human Resources, Science and Technology
African Union Commission
P.O. Box 3243
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
CLOSING DATE: 31st May 2014

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT POST -CCBRT

Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT) is a locally registered NGO first established in 1994. It is the largest indigenous provider of disability rehabilitation services in the country. CCBRT aims to improve the quality of life of people living with disabilities as well as their families and to enable them to achieve their legitimate potential.

Duties to Include:
Managing and leading the HMS project, including budget, timeline and resources
Leading CCBRT through vendor evaluation, selection and contracting
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Managing and overseeing the implementation of chosen product, including the design, testing and
training phases, as well as post implementation

Reporting  to Steering Committee, Stakeholders and Senior Management Team on the project status
regularly
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Managing three Project Analysts

Work Experience / Skills:
Minimum 7 years experience of project managementn involving application implementations and process re-engineering (E)
Must have led one or more implementations of database applications in environments with non-
technical business users (E)
Minimum 3 years’experience in a hospital or medical field (E)
Extensive experience working with computer systems and ERP solutions (E)
Computer literate (Microsoft Office Suite) as well as ERP (E)
Strong communication skills, written and verbal (in English and preferably Kiswahili)
Organized and able to prioritize multiple task

Qualifications:
Degree from any discipline (E)
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification (P)E

We are an equal opportunities employer, people with disabilities are encouraged to apply
.
Please submit a letter of application or curriculum vitae with two references and maximum one page cover letter on why you believe you are the right candidate for this position. Please send it via email
to: recruitment@ccbrt.or.tz or by post to the Human Resources Department,
P.O Box 23310, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Tel:+255 (0) 22 260 1543, +255 (0) 22 260 2192, Fax: +255 (0) 22 260 1544
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Website: www.ccbrt.or.tz, www.baobabhospital.or.tz
Closing date for Applications:30th May 2014
.Only shortlisted candidates will be co

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Country Director, Tanzania

Organization Profile:

Room to Read seeks to transform the lives of millions of children in developing countries by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education. Working in collaboration with local communities, partner organizations and governments, we develop literacy skills and a habit of reading among primary school children, and support girls to complete secondary school with the relevant life skills to succeed in school and beyond.

We are non-governmental, non-religious and work with many local NGOs and community based organizations to implement our programs. We currently work in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laos, Nepal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Vietnam, and Zambia – countries with a desperate lack of resources to educate their children. Since our inception, Room to Read’s worldwide team has impacted over 7 million children by constructing more than 1,600 schools, establishing over 15,000 libraries, publishing 800 new children’s book titles in 11 local languages, and rewarding over 20,000 girls with long-term, holistic scholarships.

Room to Read has an annual budget of approximately US$43.7 million and our global staff numbers over 500. Our global headquarters is located in San Francisco, and we have smaller fundraising offices in Delhi, New York, Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, Sydney, and Tokyo. We have an Asia Regional Office located in New Delhi and program offices in Colombo, Dar es Salaam, Dhaka, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Kathmandu, Lusaka, New Delhi, Pretoria, Phnom Penh, and Vientiane.
Position Overview:

This position is the leader of the country management team. The Country Director is responsible for country staff in strategic and tactical execution of implementation, coordination, development, expansion, monitoring and evaluation of current and prospective work. The position will report directly to the Associate Director of Africa.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Assume overall management, development and implementation activities of all programs and country administrative responsibilities
Direct the Country Management Team and supervise appropriate staff, providing the necessary support and assistance to ensure that program activities are carried out in compliance with headquarter requirements and in a timely manner with attention to quality
Conduct regular staff meetings, asses organizational progress, communicate updates and developments as needed,
Regularly monitor for accountability, keep track of organizational and management performance and take appropriate action/steps to improve program standards and expand the impact of the organization
Communicate all program-related activities, issues, and updates to the Associate Director Africa and/or headquarters as appropriate and seek approval for budget activities and any related program developments
Oversee the recruitment and training of staff, developing a culture for results, transparency, accountability
In conjunction with HR, write terms of agreement for consultants and oversee their work
Conduct staff appraisals and identify and ensure support for staff capacity building needs
Visit project sites as needed to supervise the site and organize discussions with the school management team and local authorities. Gather feedback and ensure that they deliver on their portion of the challenge grant and on all terms of agreement with Room to Read.
Oversee organizational and logistical support of program related activities
Oversee annual Planning and Budgeting process, monitoring and evaluation projects
Develop ideas that address organizational priorities and conduct strategic and operational planning
Lead and participate in fund raising and strategic marketing and communication activities as may be needed
Work with relevant in-country and Global Office staff to strengthen and improve program impact and sustainability.
Work with the Finance/Admin Manager to manage the organization’s legal compliance in Tanzania
Participate in any other activities, which may be required to be undertaken to fulfill the objectives of the organization.
Represent Room to Read to external parties in country
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Required:
Related B.S/B.A. or equivalent degree, master’s degree preferred
A minimum of ten years of professional experience in the related field
Good knowledge and understanding of education issues, including teaching methodologies and community involvement in schools
Strong planning, budgetary, supervising, and program development skills
Ability to travel frequently to regions/districts throughout Tanzania and internationally
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Proven track record of achieving results
Strong leadership skills
Strong organization and people management skills
Prior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of people
Legally eligible to work in Tanzania; no sponsorship provided
Preferred:
Advanced degree in a related field, ie. education, development
Prior experience living and/or working in rural areas
Prior experience working with schools, teachers, administrators and government officials
Experience in successful implementation of a wide range of tasks as well as developing and implementing improvements in a prior position
Experience developing and/or implementing large-scale literacy initiatives
General management experience
To be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will also:
Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact an up-and-coming non-profit organization
Be an innovative and creative thinker – you are not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do so
Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
Have a strong work ethic and require minimal direction
Work well independently as well as part of a team
Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment
Compensation:

Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits including 13th month bonus, provident fund, medical allowance and check-up, health and accidental insurances for staff and their family; leaves and staff professional development. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, fun, and rapidly growing organization that is changing, transforming the lives of millions of children in developing countries by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education.
Application Procedure:

Please send a cover letter and resume by email, with “[Country Director TZ ]” in the subject line, to tz.hiring@roomtoread.org or send by post to Associate Director Africa, Room to Read Tanzania, Post Box 105459, Ileje Street, Mikocheni B, Plot No 36, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

If you do not hear from Room to Read within one month of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Please note that late applications will not be considered and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.

Room to Read is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.

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Program Operations Director, Tanzania

Organization Profile:

Room to Read seeks to transform the lives of millions of children in developing countries by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education. Working in collaboration with local communities, partner organizations and governments, we develop literacy skills and a habit of reading among primary school children, and support girls to complete secondary school with the relevant life skills to succeed in school and beyond.

We are non-governmental, non-religious and work with many local NGOs and community based organizations to implement our programs. We currently work in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laos, Nepal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Vietnam, and Zambia – countries with a desperate lack of resources to educate their children. Since our inception, Room to Read’s worldwide team has impacted over 7 million children by constructing more than 1,600 schools, establishing over 15,000 libraries, publishing 800 new children’s book titles in 11 local languages, and rewarding over 20,000 girls with long-term, holistic scholarships.

Room to Read has an annual budget of approximately US$43.7 million and our global staff numbers over 500. Our global headquarters is located in San Francisco, and we have smaller fundraising offices in Delhi, New York, Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, Sydney, and Tokyo. We have an Asia Regional Office located in New Delhi and program offices in Colombo, Dar es Salaam, Dhaka, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Kathmandu, Lusaka, New Delhi, Pretoria, Phnom Penh, and Vientiane. 

Position Overview:

This position is part of the Country Management team. This is a senior management Country position primarily responsible for leadership with the strategic and tactical execution on all work related to implementing Room to Read’s Literacy Programs and Girls’ Education Program. The Program Operations Director will oversee the implementation, coordination, development, reporting and expansion of our current and prospective Program and Administrative work. The position will report directly to the Country Director and will directly supervise the programs implementation teams.  The incumbent will also work closely with the country Literacy Director who provides technical expertise. Regular travel to all geographical areas where Room to Read works will be required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Direct and ensure efficient, effective and timely management of all designated program development, implementation, budgeting and internal controls per the design created by the technical programs staff.
• Supervise, coach and mentor the Field Operation Managers who are responsible for overseeing the implementation of program activities in specified geographical areas, including budgeting, scheduling, reporting and other project implementation related tasks for their assigned schools.
• Responsible for overseeing and facilitating the completion of donor reporting and timely and accurate data entry in Room to Read’s Global Solutions Database.
• Responsible for timely reporting on the status of implementation to the Country Management Team and Regional and Global Office.
• Responsible for the coordination and leadership on procurement, inventory management, and distribution.
• Facilitates communication between the technical team at the Country Office level and the field level implementation team, and ensure utilization of research, monitoring and evaluation data to inform implementation.
• Develop Country Office program implementation calendar and budgeting processes in coordination with the Country Office Field Operations Managers and Programs staff.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to handle recruitment and training of staff according to need.
• Conduct Field Operations Managers appraisals.
• Prepare terms of agreement for outside program consultants and oversee the non-technical aspects of their work.
• Visit project sites to support and supervise program implementation.
• Develop and implement ideas that address program priorities in collaboration the technical program staff, provide input into strategic and operational planning exercises. 
• Collaborate with relevant in-country, regional, and global office staff to strengthen and improve program impact and sustainability.
• Ensure high quality achievement of annual goals.
• Collaborate with the Programs, and Research, Monitoring and Evaluation (RM&E) team to support RM&E of all programs.
• Prepare the annual project permission and fund release documents and persuasion to obtain such permission from the NGO affairs bureau, Directorate of Primary Education and with the other government bodies both at the national and district level.
• Identify, track and document program trends, lessons learned and best practices and report to Country Office Program technical staff to consider in improving program designs.
• Ensure that organizational, governmental and donor reports are high quality and provided on a timely basis.
• Explore shared-learning and networking opportunities.
• Ensure government approval and legal compliance of the programs implemented directly or through Room to Read partners.
• Develop and manage relationships with government, NGOs and appropriate educational bodies as related to program implementation.
• Represent Room to Read at relevant meetings and assist in planning and hosting donor visits.
• Provide regular updates on program implementation and plans to the Country Director.
• Participate in any other activities as required to fulfill the objectives of the organization.
• Manages Admin team and Field Manager(s). 

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management or other related field
• A minimum 10 years of professional experience, including 3 years working in a senior managerial role
• Working knowledge and understanding of project management methodology and software
• Experience in working or volunteering in a non-profit organization
• Strong planning, budgetary, supervising, and project implementation skills
• Ability to travel regularly to project sites and Province or District offices throughout the Country
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills
• Proven track record of achieving results

Preferred:

• Prior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of people
• Effectiveness in working or volunteering in a non-profit organization that is focused on maintaining high quality work and low overhead
• Prior experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented global or regional organization
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously and take initiative
• Prior experience living and/or working in rural areas,
• Prior experience working with schools, teachers, administrators and government officials
• Experience in successful implementation of a wide range of tasks as well as developing and implementing improvements in a prior position

To be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will also:

• Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact an up-and-coming non-profit organization
• Be an innovative and creative thinker – you are not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do so
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
• Have a strong work ethic and require minimal direction
• Work well independently as well as part of a team
• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment

Compensation:

Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits including 13^th month bonus, provident fund, medical allowance and check-up, health and accidental insurances for staff and their family; leaves and staff professional development. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, fun, and rapidly growing organization that is changing, transforming the lives of millions of children in developing countries by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education.

Application Procedure:

Please send a cover letter and resume by email, with “[POD TZ ]” in the subject line, to tz.hiring@roomtoread.org or send by post to Associate Director Africa, Room to Read Tanzania, Post Box 105459, Ileje Street, Mikocheni B, Plot No 36, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

If you do not hear from Room to Read within one month of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Please note that late applications will not be considered and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. 

Room to Read is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.

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