UNESCO/POLAND Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme in Engineering, 2015

Applications are invited for UNESCO/POLAND Co-Sponsored Research Fellowships. Up to forty-five (45) fellowships will be awarded for a period of six (6) months duration starting on 1st October 2015. To be eligible for these fellowships, applicants must hold Bachelor’s or M.Sc. degrees and must not be more than 45 years of age. Beneficiaries of these fellowships will be given the opportunity to undertake an individual research programme in the field of Science, Technology and Engineering. The application deadline is 12 June 2015.

Study Subject(s): Fellowships are awarded in the field of Science, Technology and Engineering (Automation in Mining Devices, Automation in Transportation, Decision Engineering, Drilling Engineering, Economic Geology, Economic Sociology and Economics, Gas Engineering, Geoengineering, Geology and Mining, Geotourism, Iron Metallurgy, Materials Science and Ceramics, Metallurgy, Mining and Geology, Mining devises, Mining Geophysics, Nanomaterial in Sensor Technology, Safety and Reliability, Software Engineering, Solid State Physics and Transport Engineering).
Course Level: Fellowships are available to undertake an individual research programme.
Scholarship Provider: Polish National Commission for UNESCO and the UNESCO Chair for Science, Technology and Engineering.
Scholarship can be taken at: Poland

Eligibility:
-Hold the Bachelor’s or M.Sc. degrees;
-Be proficient in reading and writing English;
-Be not more than 45 years of age; and,
-Be in good health, both physically and mentally.
-Be a member of Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Students from Africa (46 Member States: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra, Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Swaziland, Togo, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.); ASIA and the PACIFIC (36 Member States and 2 Associated Members): Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam Cambodia, China, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Niue, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste ,Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam and LATIN AMERICA and the CARIBBEAN (31 Member States): Argentina, Barbados ,Belize, Bolivia (Plurinational State of) Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) can apply for these UNESCO fellowships.

Scholarship Description: With a view to promoting human resource capacities in the developing countries and to enhancing international understanding and friendship among nations and the people of Poland, the Polish National Commission for UNESCO and the UNESCO Chair for Science, Technology, and Engineering Education at the AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow have placed forty-five (45) fellowships of six (6) months duration each, in Poland, starting on 1 October 2015. The beneficiaries of these fellowships will be given the opportunity to undertake an individual research programme in the field of Science, Technology and Engineering.

Number of award(s): Up to forty five (45) research fellowships will be awarded.

Duration of award(s): Fellowships will be available for six months duration starting on 1st October 2015.

What does it cover?
-Free tuition and access to the university facilities based on the local regulations.
-Accommodation at the AGH UST Student Campus organised for fellows by the UNESCO AGH Chair.
-Monthly allowance of 1350 PLN (approximately US $450) corresponding to the salary of a local junior research fellow. Thus, all living expenses and accommodation in Poland are to be borne by the fellow with this allowance; and;
-A one especial allowance of 1350 PLN to be paid upon arrival in Poland, this sum will cover different activities related to your stay in Krakow, such as an obligatory medical check-up upon arrival (in accordance with the internal regulations for all students); cultural, historical and/or touristic visits, conferences, workshops, and seminars related to your studies.
-No provision to finance or lodge family members is made. At the end of the research studies, the beneficiaries will receive a certificate attesting to their attendance at the host institution, this certificate will be given after receipt of the requested reports and financial clearance from the Institution.
Facilities offered by UNESCO:
-International travel expenses: (by the most direct, economical route) from the beneficiary’s country to and from Poland will be covered by UNESCO under its Regular Programme Budget.
-Health insurance for fellowship beneficiaries who are declared medically fit: UNESCO fellowship holders may be covered by a health insurance policy, taken-out by the Organization for the duration of fellowship. The costs of this health insurance is subscribed to and covered by UNESCO on behalf of awarded fellows.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Only the selected candidates will receive a letter through their respective National Commissions for UNESCO. All application should be endorsed by the National Commission from the country of the candidate.

How to Apply: Candidatures should be submitted per invited Member State. Original applications in duplicate must be channeled through the National Commission for UNESCO of the candidate’s country and communicated to Mr Stoyan Bantchev, Chief, Participation programme and Fellowships Section, by 12 June 2015 at the latest to UNESCO mailing address. An advance copy of the application should be sent by fax or scanned by e-mail. Applications should have imperatively the following attachments in duplicate:
-Two photographs attached to the applications (4×6 cm);
-Certified copies (in English) of Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree obtained; and,
-UNESCO certificate of language knowledge, duly completed by a relevant authority, if the mother tongue of the candidate is not English.
-Two letters of recommendation from someone related to the candidate’s work, as well confirming the candidate’s qualifications.

UNESCO Application Form

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 12 June 2015.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Read more: UNESCO Fellowships in Engineering, Poland Scholarship Positions 2015 2016
http://scholarship-positions.com 

2016-2017 Quebec MELS Merit Scholarship Program for Foreign Students, Canada

Applications are invited for Quebec Merit Scholarship Program available for foreign nationals to undertake doctoral research, postdoctoral and short term research program in Québec. Candidates cannot apply directly to the agency they must be nominated by a University. Doctoral Research Scholarship is valued at $25,000 per year, postdoctoral fellowship is valued at $35,000 per year and short-term research or professional development is valued at $3,000 a month. Only candidates nominated by a University may submit an application to the provincial competition. The deadline for sending scholarship applications is November 1st, 2015.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded all research sectors (health, humanities and social sciences, arts and letters, natural sciences, and engineering) preselected by a Québec university, the Réseau Trans-Tech, the China Scholarship Council (CSC), TERI University, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico (SRE) or the National Science and Technology Council of Mexico (CONACYT) to begin or continue studies or research activities in Québec. There is no privileged research sector.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing doctoral research, postdoctoral and short term research program in Québec.
Scholarship Provider: Government of Québec, Canada
Scholarship can be taken at: Canada

Eligibility:
-Must meet all eligibility conditions at the closing date of the competition, namely, November 1st, 2015 (a different closing date has to be confirmed for the students preselected by CSC).
-Must have been preselected by a university, the Réseau Trans-Tech (a CCTT), TERI University, the SER or CONACYT before September 23rd, 2015.
-To the scholarship Québec-China program must be preselected by the CSC before March 31st, 2016.
-Cannot have already received a Merit Scholarship for Foreign Students from MEESR, FRQNT or Québec Research Fund – Society and Culture (FRQSC).
-Cannot be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
-Cannot have applied for permanent resident status under Canadian immigration law.
-Restriction for programs of study: Double doctoral degree programs are not admissible and Québec-Wallonia scholarship applicants must have studied in a French-language university institution in Belgium at the time they are granted their scholarship
-Doctoral research (V1, 1B, 1C, 1I, 1M, 1W) scholarship recipients must have a Certificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ) issued by the ministère de l’Immigration, de la Diversité et de l’Inclusion du Québecand a student permit issued by the Canadian Consulate valid for the entire duration of their scholarship.
-Postdoctoral scholarship (V2, 2B, 2C, 2I, 2M) or short-term research or professional development  scholarship (V3, 3B, 3C, 3I, 3M, 3W) recipients must have a working permit issued by the Canadian Consulate for the entire duration of their scholarship.

Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for these Quebec merit scholarships.

Scholarship Description: These scholarships are intended for foreign students or researchers from all research sectors (health, humanities and social sciences, arts and letters, natural sciences, and engineering) preselected by a Québec university, the Réseau Trans-Tech, the China Scholarship Council (CSC), TERI University, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico (SRE) or the National Science and Technology Council of Mexico (CONACYT) to begin or continue studies or research activities in Québec. There is no privileged research sector. The Merit Scholarship Programs for Foreign Students has three components: Doctoral research scholarships (V1, 1B, 1C, 1I, 1M, 1W); Postdoctoral scholarships (V2, 2B, 2C, 2I, 2M); Short-term research or professional development scholarships (V3, 3B, 3C, 3I, 3M, 3W).

Scholarships Components
-All countries scholarships: Doctoral research scholarships(V1); Postdoctoral scholarships (V2) and Short-term research or professional development scholarships(V3)
-Québec-Brazil scholarships: Québec-Brazil Doctoral research scholarships (1B); Québec-Brazil Postdoctoral scholarships (2B) and Québec-Brazil Short-term research or professional development scholarships (3B)
-Québec-China scholarships: Québec-China Doctoral research scholarships (1C); Québec-China Postdoctoral scholarships (2C) and Québec-China Short-term research or professional development scholarships (3C)
-Québec-India scholarships: Québec-India Doctoral research scholarships (1I); Québec-India Postdoctoral scholarships (2I) and Québec-India Short-term research or professional development scholarships (3I)
-Québec-Mexico scholarships: Québec-Mexico Doctoral research scholarships (1M); Québec-Mexico Postdoctoral scholarships (2M) and Québec-Mexico Short-term research or professional development scholarships (3M)
-Québec-Wallonia scholarships: Québec-Wallonia Doctoral research scholarships (1W) and Québec-Wallonia Short-term research or professional development scholarships (3W)

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): The duration of the doctoral research scholarship is three years, with a possible extension of up to 12 months. Postdoctoral fellowships are available for one year non renewable and Short-term research or professional development scholarships are available for a period of up to four months.

What does it cover?
-Doctoral Research Scholarship: valued at $25,000 per year
-Postdoctoral Fellowship: valued at $35,000 per year for one year non renewable.
-Short-term research or professional development scholarships: valued at $3,000 a month for a period of up to four months.

Selection Criteria: The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of following:
-Excellence of University Record
-Aptitude for research and relevant research experience
-Scientific quality and interest of the proposed research project and quality of the research environment

Notification: Results are announced by e-mail at the end of March. Candidates can access the letter of announcement in their application e-file. Each candidate is then informed of his/her ranking and can print the letter of announcement.

Preselection of Candidates: Only candidates preselected by a Québec university, the Réseau Trans-Tech, TERI University, the SRE or the CONACYT as of September 23rd, 2015, can be part of this competition. Candidates to the Québec-China scholarship must be preselected by the CSC as of March 31st, 2016.

How to Apply: Preselected candidates are assigned a Personal Identification Number (PIN) and a password. They must then complete an e-form to which will be attached the required documents. The E-forms are available only in the secure zone of the FRQNT. They must be completed and sent electronically.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for sending scholarship applications is November 1st, 2015, at midnight (coordinated universal time UTC-5 Est time zone) (a different closing date has to be confirmed for the students preselected by the CSC). Files cannot be updated after the closing date for applications. It is suggested to keep a printed copy of your form for your records.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Read more: 2016/2017 Quebec Merit Scholarship for Foreign Students Scholarship Positions 2015 2016
http://scholarship-positions.com 

Hosei International Fund (HIF) Foreign Scholars Fellowships for Study in Hosei University, Japan

If you would like to study in Hosei University, Japan and pursue Full Time non-degree Research Program in Humanities, Social or Natural Sciences, or Egineering as Deemed acceptable by Hosei you can availHosei International Fund (HIF) Foreign Scholars Fellowshipswhich is being offered by the Hosei International Fund (HIF).

This is a non-degree Research Program Merit Based Scholarship and students are eligible from International Students to apply for the same. Only 2-3 (number of positions available may change according to period of candidates’ fellowship) such awards are being offered and the deadline for application is 05-Jun-15.

This Scholarship will offer you:-

Fellowship Grant: an HIF Fellow can receive ¥300,000 each month.

Travel Grant and Other Perquisites: an HIF Fellow can receive all or part of economy class transportation expenses for travel to and from Japan. The travel subsidy for round-trip travel is ¥300,000 maximum (or up to ¥150,000 for one way travel). To receive the inbound travel subsidy, the researcher must be living outside Japan; to receive the outbound subsidy a researcher must leave Japan within 30 days of completion of the research program; an HIF Fellow may receive assistance in his/her research from the research advisor, participate in lectures and seminars, and use other facilities of Hosei University and an HIF Fellow will be provided with shared office space, PC, and a Hosei University network ID.

Housing: Hosei University will provide, upon request, a furnished apartment. However, the rent (approximately ¥100,000 per month) must be borne by the Fellow. (Note that rental expenses are subject to change) for 6 to 12 Months.

Name of Scholarships:	Hosei International Fund (HIF) Foreign Scholars Fellowships
Scholarship is offered by:	the Hosei International Fund (HIF)
Scholarship Offers:	Fellowship Grant: an HIF Fellow can receive ¥300,000 each month. Travel Grant and Other Perquisites: an HIF Fellow can receive all or part of economy class transportation expenses for travel to and from Japan. The travel subsidy for round-trip travel is ¥300,000 maximum (or up to ¥150,000 for one way travel). To receive the inbound travel subsidy, the researcher must be living outside Japan; to receive the outbound subsidy a researcher must leave Japan within 30 days of completion of the research program; an HIF Fellow may receive assistance in his/her research from the research advisor, participate in lectures and seminars, and use other facilities of Hosei University and an HIF Fellow will be provided with shared office space, PC, and a Hosei University network ID. Housing: Hosei University will provide, upon request, a furnished apartment. However, the rent (approximately ¥100,000 per month) must be borne by the Fellow. (Note that rental expenses are subject to change).
Duration of Reward / Grant:	6 to 12 Months
Education Field:	Humanities, Social or Natural Sciences, or Egineering as Deemed acceptable by Hosei
Education Level:	non-degree Research Program
Based on:	Merit Based
Scholarship is open for:	Hosei University, Japan
Students are eligible from:	International Students
Number of Awards / Scholarships:	2-3 (number of positions available may change according to period of candidates’ fellowship).
Important Dates:	Open Date: Not Available Last Date: 05-Jun-15
Eligibility:	Be foreign national (includes stateless person, foreign national currently residing in Japan) Be presently enrolled in a doctoral degree program, hold a Doctorate, or its equivalent as recognized by the University Have sufficient fluency in either Japanese or English Be no more than 39 years of age as of April 1, 2016 Not have been a previous recipient of this fellowship.
Important Information:	Contact eMail Id: hif@hosei.ac.jp

Once all the information has been received by the Hosei International Fund (HIF) and the assessment of the submitted documents is complete, you will be informed about your selection in the same.

If you are looking for more information about Hosei International Fund (HIF) Foreign Scholars Fellowships you are requested to visit the following page: http://www.global.hosei.ac.jp/en/
researchers/hif/

Glasgow School of Social & Political Sciences Phd Studentships for Study in University of Glasgow, United Kingdom

If you would like to study in University of Glasgow, United Kingdom and pursue Full Time Phd Program in any Subject you can avail Glasgow School of Social & Political Sciences Phd Studentships which is being offered by the University of Glasgow.

This is a Phd Program Merit Based Scholarship and students are eligible from Home/EU or International Students to apply for the same. Only 1 such awards are being offered and the deadline for application is 15-Jun-15.

This Scholarship will offer you cover fees (Home/EU or International), and provide an annual stipend at the standard ESRC rate (for 2015/16, this is £14,002 tbc) plus an annual allowance for research or training expenses (£750 per year) for 3 Year.

Name of Scholarships:	Glasgow School of Social & Political Sciences Phd Studentships
Scholarship is offered by:	the University of Glasgow
Scholarship Offers:	The award will cover fees (Home/EU or International), and provide an annual stipend at the standard ESRC rate (for 2015/16, this is £14,002 tbc) plus an annual allowance for research or training expenses (£750 per year).
Duration of Reward / Grant:	3 Year
Education Field:	any Subject
Education Level:	Phd Program
Based on:	Merit Based
Scholarship is open for:	University of Glasgow, United Kingdom
Students are eligible from:	Home/EU or International Students
Number of Awards / Scholarships:	1
Important Dates:	Open Date: Not Available Last Date: 15-Jun-15
Eligibility:	Applicants need a good first degree (2.1. or higher) in the social sciences or another relevant discipline such as statistics. They should be able to demonstrate some knowledge and understanding of quantitative social research methods, as well as the desire and aptitude to develop a high level of expertise in this area. Applicants with strong quantitative skills such as those from statistics who do not have a social science background will be considered; the award of the studentship may be conditional on them successfully completing additional training in social theory during their first PhD year. Students due to complete a Masters programme prior to October 2015 are encouraged to apply although any award may be contingent on final results.
Important Information:	Interviews to be held with short-listed candidates on a date to be confirmed; for overseas applicants, interviews are likely to be via Skype or similar.

To apply for the above scholarship / award / grant you should submit the following documents and should possess the following:

All applicants should attach the following documentation to a single email and send to ubdc-at-glasgow.ac.uk with “PhD studentship” as the subject:

Phd Scholarship Application Form.

Full academic transcript(s) from previous studies (undergraduate and postgraduate if applicable).

Two references on official headed notepaper and signed by referees. References given to candidates in sealed envelopes should be opened, scanned and attached to the email. Alternatively, referees can email references directly to ubdc-at-glasgow.ac.uk from an official work email address, clearly labelling the reference e.g. “PhD studentship – Reference for [applicant name]”.

Personal statement: a statement of your interest in the PhD indicating the kinds of research question you would like to address (maximum 1000 words).

A curriculum vitae (CV) may be included if desired but is not necessary.

Please note, the award of a scholarship awards is subject to the candidate securing admission to a PhD programme within the College of Social Sciences. Successful scholarship applicants will be invited to apply for admission to the relevant PhD programme after they are selected for funding.

Once all the information has been received by the University of Glasgow and the assessment of the submitted documents is complete, you will be informed about your selection in the same.

If you are looking for more information about Glasgow School of Social & Political Sciences Phd Studentships you are requested to visit the following page: http://ubdc.ac.uk/media/1247/ubdc-phd-advert-15-05.pdf

Stagiaire Reporting ACTED

ACTED est une association de solidarité internationale française qui a pour vocation de soutenir les populations vulnérables de par le monde et de les accompagner dans la construction d’un futur meilleur en apportant une réponse adaptée à des besoins précis depuis 1993. ACTED vient en aide aux populations touchées par les crises grâce à une approche à la fois globale et locale, multidisciplinaire et adaptée à chaque contexte. Ses équipes (4000 personnes) interviennent dans 35 pays afin de faire face aux situations d’urgence, pour soutenir les projets de réhabilitations et accompagner les dynamiques de développement.

Pour ce faire nos équipes sur le terrain interviennent sur plus de 380 projets dans les secteurs suivants : aide humanitaire d’urgence, sécurité alimentaire, promotion de la santé, éducation et formation, développement économique, microfinance, soutien institutionnel et dialogue régional, promotion culturelle.

Forte de son expérience au plus près des besoins et des situations auprès des communautés vulnérables à travers le monde, ACTED contribue aujourd’hui à l’agenda international en faveur des Objectifs du Millénaire pour le Développement, avec des campagnes de plaidoyer en France et en Europe.

Profil pays

Le siège d’ACTED s’est installé à Paris en 2000 dans le but de coordonner les interventions de l’organisation à l’échelle mondiale.

Aujourd’hui le siège est composé de 60 personnes dans les départements RH, Finance, Reporting, Audit, HUB logistique et Communication. Ces départements apportent leur soutien aux 35 Directions Pays ainsi qu’aux 3 Directions régionales, comprenant environ 350 expatriés et plus de 4000 salariés nationaux.

Le siège fait aussi office de point de convergence pour la Direction d’ACTED, à savoir la Déléguée Générale, le Directeur du Développement et les quinze membres du Conseil d’Administration.

Profil de poste

Au sein d’une équipe de 3 salariés, vous serez en charge du soutien général à l’activité du service et notamment :

suivi des processus de reporting mensuel terrain / siège

suivi de certaines propositions de projets et rapports d’avancement de projet

suivi des projets culturels menés dans le cadre de nos activités au centre culturel Bactria à Douchanbé

filing des projets papier et électronique (étiquetage, rubriques etc.)

classement du courrier afférant aux projets (courriers interne et externe)

mise à jour de la banque de données projets

Soutien au service en fonction des urgences par zone géographique

Recherches préliminaires en vue des préparations de propositions de projets et perspectives de financement.

Suivi des mises à jour des bailleurs de fond d’ACTED

Soutien à la gestion des relations extérieures / partenariats d’ACTED

En lien avec les équipes reporting terrain et le service communication d’ACTED Paris, vous participerez à la politique de communication d’ACTED et notamment :

soutien à la préparation de la newsletter mensuel

preparation du rapport annuel

soutien à la préparation des événements ACTED et communications

Qualifications

Formation : Etudes en Sciences Politiques ou relations internationales

Dynamique, autonome, goût des contacts et force de proposition

Intérêt pour les programmes d’aide d’urgence et de développement internationaux

Excellentes qualités de rédaction et capacité de synthèse

Excellent niveau en anglais, écrit et parlé

Bonne connaissance suite Office (notamment Word et Excel), suite Adobe, gestion de listes emails

Conditions

Indemnité de 508.20 € par mois

Chèques Déjeuner

Remboursement de 50% de la carte Naviguo

Merci de nous faire parvenir votre candidature en français : CV, lettre de motivation et trois références à l’adresse suivante :stages@acted.org

REF: RI/HQ/SA

Global Labour Issues Internship

Global Labour Issues Internship

24 August 2015 – 23 February 2016

i.             The ILO Brussels Internship Programme:

The internship is meant for enthusiastic young men and women looking for work experience in an international affairs environment based in Brussels.

ii.             The purpose of granting internship is threefold:

a.         to enable carefully selected graduate students to participate in the multicultural and intergovernmental work of the ILO;

b.         to offer the opportunity to the participants to acquire knowledge of the ILO's environment and to deepen their understanding of the ILO's goals, policies and activities;

c.         to enable the ILO-Brussels office to benefit from the assistance of persons with relevant knowledge and skills in areas within the scope of the mandate of the ILO.

iii.                The tasks will include:

research on various policy issues including the drafting of analytical papers and reports on issues related to ILO's activities;

monitor and report on EU policy developments relevant to the ILO;

assist in organising events, attend conferences and meetings, prepare minutes and reports, assist in the preparation of input and presentations;

assist in developing content for the ILO-Brussels website (www.ilo.org/brussels);

perform administrative support and assistance;

carry out any other tasks relating to the work of the Office, as requested by the Director of the ILO-Brussels Office.

iv.             Eligibility and prerequisites:

                Applicants must:

a.        be in their last year of a Master degree or above, or have completed their studies no earlier than one year prior to this application preferably in Political Science, International Relations, Law or Economics;

b.        have a strong interest in international and European social and employment issues and a basic knowledge of the ILO, EU institutions and the UN system;

c.         be proficient in English, knowledge of Dutch and/or French would be an asset;

d.        have excellent editorial skills in English;

e.        be computer literate;

f.          have an adequate health insurance;

g.        the intern must meet all expenses for travel and subsistence.

v.         Requirements:

Candidates can apply for ILO internship only if:

a.        They have no close relative serving in the ILO.

b.        This is their first and only internship with the ILO.

vi.         Conditions:

a.        6-month internship (24 August 2015 – 23 February 2016);

b.        Full-time position of 40 hours per week (9:00 am -1:00 – 2:00 pm - 6:00 p.m.);

c.         2,5 days of leave per month of work;

d.        Monthly compensation of 750,00 €.

vii.         Application procedure:

a.        Individuals who are interested in undertaking an internship at ILO-Brussels should submit their CV together with a motivation letter stating how it will contribute to their overall academic and professional goals.

b.        Only short listed candidates will be invited for an interview.

c.         Both documents should be sent by 26 June 2015 to: brussels@ilo.org.

Stagiaire Bilingue FR/NL - Admin, Communication Event & Marketing

Oxfam Trailwalker est un événement sportif et solidaire. Des marcheurs par équipe de 4 parcourent 100km en moins de 30h. Chaque équipe récolte 1500 eur pour soutenir des projets de développement dans le Sud. 

Pour en savoir plus, surfez sur www.oxfamtrailwalker.be . 

Profil 

Marketing/ PR

Communication/presse

Admin

Contact Dynamique & créatif

Intérêt pour les nouveaux médias

Bilingue FR/NL ou francophone avec très bonne connaissance du néerlandais ou néerlandophone avec très bonne connaissance du français

Sensible à la problématique Nord-Sud

Tâches 

Assister l'équipe d'Oxfam Trailwalker dans les préparatifs de l'événement

Suivi administratif

Communication vers les équipes

Rédaction de courriers vers les autorités et les sponsors

Communication dans les médias sociaux

Aide à la gestion des bénévoles

Aide sur l'événement

Contacter des journalistes et assurer un suivi

Renforcer les listes de presse francophones

Fournir des idées marketing/communication et les exécuter

Réaliser une enquête auprès de la communauté d’Oxfam Trailwalker

(co)Rédiger et traduire des textes destinés au site internet, à la presse, aux magasins.

Offre de stage 

Période de 3 mois ou plus : du 1er juillet 2015 au 30 septembre 2015

Présence sur l’événement du 24/8 au 31/8/2015 requise

Temps plein ou temps partiel (négociable)

Nous vous offrons l’occasion de travailler dans l’une des plus grandes ONG de Belgique un environnement international et polyglotte

Une expérience pratique dans une équipe jeune et dynamique

L'occasion de développer vos talents administratifs, de relations avec la presse, en communication, en logistique, etc ...

Lieu de travail : Oxfam-Solidarité, Service Récolte de fonds, rue des Quatre-Vents 60, 1080 Bruxelles.

Envoyez un email à Delphine Giersé : dgi@oxfamsol.be ou téléphonez au +32 2 501 67 64 ou au +32 474 04 00 19. 

Research Internship Democratic Progress Institute

Voluntary position, based at our office in Bloomsbury, London

Full-time or part-time (3-4 days per week for a minimum of three months)

Closing date and interviews: recruitment on rolling basis

Suitable for: The successful candidates will be current or recent postgraduates or at post-doctoral level, registered on a relevant post-graduate course.

Fluency in English is essential. Fluency in either Turkish or Arabic would be highly desirable.

The Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) is seeking to appoint several interns with an interest in our work relating to conflict resolution. We are offering a number of placements to outstanding candidates.   Admission to our internship program is on a rolling-basis, lasting at least three months, and is unpaid. The successful candidates will be current or recent postgraduates or at post-doctoral level.  

We are looking for interns with strong research skills and academic excellence, as well as organisational and IT skills and proven interest and knowledge in our areas of focus; namely conflict resolution and democratic advancement. Additionally, selected interns may be asked to attend conferences and DPI activities, to write briefs and take detailed notes on behalf of the Institute, therefore touch-typing and transcribing experience is valued. Interns will often be asked to work on an in-depth research project and should be prepared to be self-motivated and work to high level research briefs independently. Applicants should also work well as part of a team and be willing to contribute to the day to day running of the organisation.

The chosen candidates will contribute to the capacity of the Institute’s work through focusing on relevant research projects and assisting in our activities, which include roundtable discussions, comparative studies and seminars in a variety of regions worldwide. Specific knowledge of, or interest in Syria and/or Turkey is desirable.We are looking for interns with strong research skills and academic excellence, as well as organisational and IT skills and proven interest and knowledge in our areas of focus; namely conflict resolution and democratic advancement. Additionally, selected interns may be asked to attend conferences and DPI activities, to write briefs and take detailed notes on behalf of the Institute, therefore touch-typing and transcribing experience is valued. Interns will often be asked to work on an in-depth research project and should be prepared to be self-motivated and work to high level research briefs independently. Applicants should also work well as part of a team and be willing to contribute to the day to day running of the organisation.

The suitable candidate will be available ideally full time (Monday to Friday, 9.00 to 17.00) but other arrangements can be made. We are, therefore, seeking either one volunteer/secondee working full time or two to share the full time hours. You will have the opportunity to assist with the general work of our Programs and Research department for a period of three to six months. Candidates are expected to have excellent verbal and written English skills, a strong visual eye, good attention to detail and strong organisational skills. Working well either alone or as part of a team, you will have experience of working with a diverse range of people.

Those interested should send a CV and Cover Letter stating your interests and experience. Submission of a 2 to 3 page writing sample on any area of interest to the applicant is expected. The candidates will be selected on the basis of their experience and suitability for the role. Please also state your availability and how many days you are available per week (minimum requirement of 3-5 days) to: Saraswathi Ramanan, Operations Officer, Democratic Progress Institute, 11 Guilford Street, London WC1N 1DH, Email: sramanan@democraticprogress.org

Internship at the European Historic Houses Association

INTERNSHIP 2015

The European Historic Houses Association is looking for an intern, for a period of minimum six months, starting the 1st of July. A small financial compensation is provided. (400 euros)

The Association is the voice, at European level, of 23 national associations, representing together about 50.000 European historic houses to the institutions, the politicians, the media and the enterprises:

to promote European cooperation regarding the conservation of historic houses and gardens;

to provide a platform for the exchange of information and support for national historic house associations;

to promote interest in the historical, aesthetic, educational, environmental, economic and social aspects of historic houses and gardens;

to promote the extension and improvement of current historic houses, parks, gardens and estates to enable society as a whole to enjoy their attractions, beauty and story.

Profile and Qualifications:

Excellent command of English and French, both spoken and written. Additional languages are an asset

Degree in European Affairs, Political Science, History and Cultural Heritage

Good knowledge of and interested in cultural heritage, European policy and the role of interest groups

Good communication skills

Organized, motivated

Ability to work in a small multi-cultural team

Important!! The candidate must be covered by an internship agreement - convention de stage - which ensures that the internship is done during his education, or once it is completed, not after a one year time period!!

Responsibilities:

Organize rigorously events, such as the annual General Assembly, which will take place in October

Administrative and secretarial tasks

Maintain contact and liaison with member organizations from across Europe

Monitor EU legislation regarding cultural heritage

Assist in the coordination of lobby campaigns

Maintenance and development of the website, social media

Written skills required:  Annual Activity Report, newsletter, articles…

Attend and report on external meetings  and conferences (notably in EU institutions)

Application deadline:  12th of June 2015

Please send your CV and a cover letter to Ms Delphine Dupeux (d.dupeux@europeanhistorichouses.eu) before the 12th of June!

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews

For more information, please consult www.europeanhistorichouses.eu

European Affairs and Partnerships Intern Search for Common Ground

Search for Common Ground – Brussels Headquarters is seeking an intern to provide support to the team’s overall policy and fundraising activities.

 The intern is supposed to start the week of the 15th June 2015.

 Responsibilities

Conduct desk research related to fundraising with a special focus on European bilateral donors, and European media news on peacebuilding issues;

 Identify and research opportunities for new program development and partnerships;

Under the supervision of the EAP Associate, contribute to the implementation of the Outreach Strategy, including social media tools, updating SFCG’s website,

Represent Search for Common Ground at relevant events and public meetings and take notes when requested;

Maintain and update computerized database of donors and prospects;

Provide administrative support to the office;

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position-holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties.

Minimum qualifications

BA or MA in International Relations, Political Science, Conflict Studies or Communications (or current student in the same disciplines);

Written and spoken fluency in English and French;

Advanced computer skills.

 The ideal candidate will further exhibit

A self-starting, enthusiastic and flexible work style;

Demonstrable interest in conflict resolution and peacebuilding;

Superb writing, editing and communication skills;

Attention to detail;

Ability to handle multiple tasks and tight deadlines.

 To Apply

Deadline for application: June 5th, 2015.  Please send resume and cover letter through our application system at:https://sfcg.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=271. SFCG expects an intern to work at least 30 hours per week. Please include specifics on your availability, including days and hours/per week. Finally, please note where you found this posting. Please note that the internship is unpaid.

Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship for College of Technology Students, 2016

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) invites applications for college scholarships available for international students to study at a Japanese college of technology. A graduated grantee will be awarded a diploma and an associate degree. The scholarship period will last for four years from April 2016 to March 2020, including one-year preparatory education in the Japanese language and other subjects due to be provided upon arrival in Japan. For scholarship grantees majoring in maritime engineering, the scholarship period will be four and a half years, lasting up to September 2020.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in the following fields of specialization (major): Mechanical Engineering; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Information, Communication and Network Engineering; Materials Engineering; Architecture and Civil Engineering Maritime engineering; Other Fields.
Course Level: Scholarships are available to study at a Japanese college of technology. A graduated grantee will be awarded a diploma and an associate degree.
Scholarship Provider: The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
Scholarship can be taken at: Japan

Eligibility: The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) is now accepting applications from overseas students for study in Japan. Our aim is to foster human resources who will become bridges of friendship between your country and Japan through study in Japan and who will contribute to the development of both countries and the wider world.
(1) Nationality: Applicants must have the nationality of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan. Applicants with no official nationality are also eligible to apply. An applicant who has Japanese nationality at the time of application is not eligible. However, persons with dual nationality who hold Japanese nationality and whose place of residence at the time of application is outside of Japan are eligible to apply as long as they choose the nationality of the foreign country and give up their Japanese nationality by the date of their arrival in Japan. Applicant screening will be conducted at the Japanese diplomatic mission in the country of applicant’s nationality.
(2) Age: Applicants generally must have been born between April 2, 1994 and April 1, 1999.
(3) Academic Background: Applicants, in principle, must have graduated from an upper secondary school (viz. have completed 11 years of school education starting from elementary school). Applicants who will meet the above qualifications by March 2015 are eligible.)
(4) Japanese Language: Applicants must be willing to learn Japanese. Applicants must be interested in Japan and be willing to deepen their understanding of Japan after arriving in Japan. In addition, in general, applicants must be willing to receive college of technology education in Japanese.
(5) Health: Applicants must be free from any mental or physical disabilities that would impede the pursuit of study at Japanese schools.
(6) Arrival in Japan: In principle, the selected applicants must be able to leave for and arrive in Japan between the 1st and 7th of April 2016.
(7) Visa Requirement: Applicants must acquire College Student (ryugaku) visas before entering Japan. They then enter Japan with the College Student (ryugaku) residence status. Please also note that those who change their visa status to one other than College Student after arrival in Japan will lose their qualification to be Japanese Government Scholarship recipients from the date when their visa status changes.
(8) Others: After returning to the home country, former scholarship recipients shall cooperate with the conducting of post-return survey questionnaires, participate in events conducted by Japanese diplomatic missions in their country, and work to improve relations between the home country and Japan

Scholarship Open for International Students: Students who have the nationality of a country which has diplomatic relations with the Japanese government (Asia-Pacific: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Kiribati, Republic of Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Vietnam. North America: Canada and United States of America. Latin America and the Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentine, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Commonwealth of Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Christopher and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay and Venezuela. Europe: Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyz Republic, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Republic of Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan and Vatican. Middle East: Afghanistan, Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen and Palestinian Authority. Africa: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Cape Verde, Chad, Comoros, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabonese Republic, Gambia, Ghana, Republic of Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Zambia, Uganda and Zimbabwe) can apply for these college scholarships.

Scholarship Description: The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) offers scholarships to international students who wish to study at Japanese college of technology under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program for 2016.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): The scholarship period will last for four years from April 2016 to March 2020, including one-year preparatory education in the Japanese language and other subjects due to be provided upon arrival in Japan. For scholarship grantees majoring in maritime engineering, the scholarship period will be four and a half years, lasting up to September 2020. If a grantee graduates from a college of technology and is admitted for enrollment in an advanced course at a college of technology or university as a junior transferee, he/she may have the period of his/her scholarship extended upon successful examination by MEXT and provided that he/she has outstanding academic achievement that meets certain criteria. If a grantee completes an advanced course at a college of technology and satisfies the requirements established by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation, he/she may apply to the Institution for a bachelor’s degree in engineering.

What does it cover?
1) Allowance: 117,000 yen per month. (In case that the recipient research in a designated region, 2,000 or 3,000 yen per month will be added. The monetary amount each year may be subject to change due to budgetary reasons.) The scholarship is cancelled in principle if the recipient is absent from the college of technology or preparatory Japanese-teaching institution for an extended period.
2) Traveling costs:
-Transportation to Japan: The recipient will be provided, according to his/her itinerary and route as designated by MEXT, with an economy-class airplane ticket from the international airport nearest to his/her home country residence (The address in the country of the recipient’s nationality stated in the application form is in principle regarded as the recipient’s “home country residence.) to the New Tokyo International Airport or any other international airport that the appointed university usually uses. Expenses such as inland transportation from his/her home address to the international airport, airport tax, airport usage fees, special taxes on travel, or inland transportation within Japan will NOT be covered.
-Transportation from Japan: In principle, the recipient who returns to his/her home country within the fixed period after the expiration of his/her scholarship will be provided, upon application, with an economy-class airplane ticket for travel from the New Tokyo International Airport or any other international airport that the appointed university usually uses to the international airport nearest to his/her home address.
3) Tuition and Other Fees: Fees for the entrance examination, matriculation, and tuition at universities will be paid by the Japanese government.

Selection Criteria:In cooperation with the government of the applicants’ countries the Japanese diplomatic missions in those countries will conduct primary screening of applicants by means of submitted application documents, interviews and academic examinations. All applicants wishing to study (4) Materials engineering must sit for examinations in Japanese, English, mathematics, and chemistry. All applicants wishing to study in fields other than (4) Materials engineering must sit for examinations in Japanese, English, mathematics, and physics. Applicants who have been selected through this primary screening will be recommended to MEXT. MEXT will then conduct the final selection of the recommended applicants and decide the scholarship grantees. MEXT may select candidates from each field of study.

Notification: Results of the primary screening will be notified to each applicant on the date designated by the Japanese diplomatic mission.

How to Apply: Applicants must submit the following documents to the Japanese diplomatic missions by the required date. The submitted documents will not be returned.
-Application Form (a prescribed form) (original 2) with photo
-Academic transcript for the past 3 years (original 1), copy 1
-Graduation certificate of the last school attended (or certificate of expected graduation for an applicant due to graduate) original 1, copy 1
-Recommendation from the principal or the adviser of the last school attended original 1, copy 1
-Medical certificate (prescribed form) original 1, copy 1
-Certificate of enrollment (for an applicant currently enrolled in a university) original 1, copy 1
Note 1: These documents must be written in Japanese or English, or translations in either of these languages should be attached.
Note 2: Photographs (4.5×3.5 cm, taken within the past six months, upper body, full-faced, uncapped. Write your name and nationality on the reverse and paste them onto the Application Form and Placement Preference Form) attached to the original application must be originals; copies are not acceptable. It is acceptable to paste the data of photo on each application form and print it. (To print your photos and paste it on the application form is not allowed.)
Note 3: The graduation certificate and the degree certificate obtained from the last university attended may be photocopies provided that the copies are attested by an authorized person of the university.
Note 4: Number the documents (1 through 6) in the right upper corner.

Application Form

Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline of the applications differs according to the country. Please contact with Japanese embassy or consulate general in your country.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Read more: MEXT College Scholarships for International Students, 2016 Scholarship Positions 2015 2016
http://scholarship-positions.com