Tuesday, 12 June 2012

Internship in the Asia Pacific Department

The Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S) in Berlin is seeking a highly motivated, pro-active intern to support its work in the Asia Pacific Department. Transparency International (TI) is the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption. Through more than 90 chapters worldwide and an international secretariat in Berlin, Germany, TI raises awareness of the damaging effects of corruption and works with partners in government, business and civil society to develop and implement effective measures to tackle it. Main function: Assisting the Regional Director in coordinating the Asia Pacific Department

Starting date:
15 July 2012

Duration:
6 months, full time, Monday-Friday

Department:
Asia Pacific 

Remuneration:
EUR 400 (according to the German labour and social security law)

Location:
Berlin, Germany

Key tasks:
- Doing background research for project proposals, presentations and media interviews;
- Assisting in the communications work of the Asia Pacific Department;
- Assisting and supporting the Asia Pacific Department with programme and project implementation and various daily operating tasks;
- Providing support for workshops and meetings, such as various regional conferences bringing together national chapters and contacts in the Asia Pacific region - Preparing meeting reports;
- Ensure effective office processes;
- Interns are also encouraged to undertake a personal project which encompasses 1/3 of their work and will be agreed in the first few weeks of the internship.

Knowledge, experience, interests and skills:
- Excellent English (spoken and written) is a key requirement;
- knowledge of Asian language(s) is an advantage;
- knowledge of German is an advantage;
- Academic background in international relations and political science (or other relevant fields);
- Demonstrated interest and knowledge of the Asia Pacific region;
- Strong communications and organisational skills;
- Strong intercultural skills;
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and team spirit, with the ability to work effectively in an international work environment;
- Adaptable and flexible personality, able to handle multiple tasks and workloads, ability to prioritise own work;
- Interest in writing and blogging an advantage
- Experience in office work;
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office;

How to apply
To apply for this internship please send a maximum one page cover letter and a maximum two page CV, preferably by email, to Christian Gülisch using THIS FORM

The closing date for applications is 24 June 2012.

Kindly note that a valid work permit for Germany is required and that interns must take out their own health insurance before starting the internship. Persons already registered as residents in Germany must submit a new Tax Identification Number. Students of the German universities must submit a confirmation of enrolment. We thank all applicants for their interest in this internship. Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

IMD SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY SCHOLARSHIP, JAPAN

Description
You are a talented social entrepreneur or working for an NGO in an emerging country. You would like a top international MBA to expand your horizons so that you can go back and make a difference.

Eligibility
  • Currently working as a social entrepreneur or for an NGO in your home country or region
  • 4-10 years work experience
  • Making a significant contribution to your local environment, country or society in general
  • Have leadership characteristics and the ability to have an impact in the class
  • Have financial need such that you could not otherwise afford to attend IMD
  • Strong command of written and spoken English
  • Demonstrate a passion and commitment for socially responsible leadership both in your current role and to go back to your home country or region after the IMD MBA program

Application Procedure
  • Answer the 5 scholarship essay questions below
  • Submit your personal information form
  • Submit your detailed university transcripts
  • Send 2 signed letters of recommendation
  • Submit the IMD financial aid application with all supporting documents

    Tell us about yourself and your experience (500 words)
  1. What drives your passion for socially responsible leadership? (100 words)
  2. What are your future career goals? (100 words)
  3. Why does an IMD MBA fit with these future career goals? (100 words)
  4. Identify a social entrepreneurship project in your country. How would you implement the project including milestones and funding? Identify positive points that may help you to implement the plan as well as barriers (and possible solutions) that may prevent you from achieving your goals. (1,000 words. Additional supporting project information can be submitted in an appendix.)

International Scholarships At Wales University, Australia

Description
Scholarships are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate applicants and awards are made for the academic year 2012/2013 (or for the duration of your course).  Scholarships of £1,000 per year will be awarded and the scholarship award will be deducted from your annual tuition fee.  A maximum of 10 undergraduate and 5 postgraduate scholarship awards will be made for each intake (September 2012 and January 2013).

Scholarships will be awarded by the Scholarship Committee based upon merit through consideration of a completed Scholarship Application Form.  These awards will be made at the beginning of the each semester and the decision by the Scholarship Committee is final.

Eligibility
Applicants must hold a Visa Letter/CAS for a taught undergraduate or postgraduate course at the University and have firmly accepted their offer before submitting an application. 
Conditional offer holders may apply but will only be considered for the scholarship if all conditions have been met before the deadline date.

Application Procedure
Students wishing to apply for these scholarships need to download and complete the Scholarship Application Form at the web link below. A limited number of Scholarships are available and will be awarded to students on the basis of outstanding achievement.  Categories you may wish to consider applying under are:
  • Academic
  • Social or Cultural: including community projects or voluntary work
  • Outstanding Artistic Achievement
The application form requires you to undertake a 500-700 word piece of work supporting your application.  Please note that applications must be fully completed and your supporting statement must be within the word limit.

Submission Deadline
Deadline for scholarship applicants starting in September 2012: 3rd September 2012
Deadline for scholarship applicants starting January 2013: 7th January 2013

Website Link
http://www.newport.ac.uk/international/fees/Pages/1011Scholarships.aspx

Wednesday, 6 June 2012

New Zealand Development Scholarships

Deadline: Timeline for application process vary depending on the country
Open to:
Candidates from developing countries listed in the post bellow
Scholarship:
The scholarships include financial support for tuition, living costs while in New Zealand, and airfares.

Description

The New Zealand Development Scholarships are funded by the New Zealand Aid Programme, the New Zealand Government’s overseas aid and development programme. They are managed by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT).
The purpose of the scholarships is for candidates to gain knowledge and skills through post-graduate study in specific subject areas that will assist in the development of their home country. Awardees are required to return to their home country for at least two years after the completion of their scholarship to apply these new skills and knowledge in government, civil society, or private business organizations.
Successful applicants will have access to excellent academic knowledge in quality facilities.

Scholarship

The scholarships include financial support for tuition, living costs while in New Zealand, and airfares. The partners of students are eligible for a work visa that allows them to live and work in New Zealand for the duration of their partner’s study. As well, there are four types of scholarships which you can review here.

Eligibility

  1. be a citizen of an New Zealand Development Scholarships participating country (permanent residents are not eligible to apply)
  2. be residing in your country of citizenship, preferably for at least two years prior to application
  3. not have citizenship or permanent residence status of New Zealand, Australia, or another developed country*
  4. not be married or engaged to be married to a person who holds, or who is eligible to hold, citizenship or permanent residence of New Zealand, Australia or another developed country
  5. be aged 17 or over before the scholarship start date
  6. be applying to commence a new qualification and not be seeking funding for a qualification already in progress in New Zealand or another country
  7. not have completed, or nearly completed, a qualification at a similar level (i.e. applicants must apply for a higher level qualification than any previously attained), unless strong developmental relevance is demonstrated
  8. satisfy the admission requirements of the New Zealand education institution at which the qualification is to be undertaken, including English language criteria
  9. have been working in your home country since completing their highest tertiary qualification gained to date, preferably for at least two years prior to application
  10. be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to the relevant sector in your home country, and to your country’s development in general
  11. be able to take up the scholarship in the academic year for which it is offered.
*A developed country is defined as a country not included on the OECD’s Development Assistance Committee’s list of aid recipients.
As well,  students will not be funded to continue a qualification they have started outside their home country. The funding of qualifications being studied in the home country by self-sponsored, part-time students will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Furthermore, all applicants should check the IELTS (International English Language Testing System, academic stream) or TOEFL (Testing of English as a Foreign Language) score required for admission to their selected New Zealand education institution. As a guide, most New Zealand education institutions require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0, for postgraduate level study. Some postgraduate qualifications may require a higher score.
Eligible countries
Applications for New Zealand Development Scholarships are welcome from the following countries. For information specific to your country, including priority sectors, follow the links below to your country’s scholarship information page.
Africa: Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Mozambique, Mauritius, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Asia:
China, Mongolia, Nepal and Timor-Leste

Latin America and the Caribbean: Argentina, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile (including Rapa Nui), Columbia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyanar, Honduras, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Trinidad & Tobago, Uruguay and Venezuela.

Application

Application processes and timelines can vary depending on the country. For information about the application process please see the scholarship information page for your home country.
All applicants who are offered a New Zealand Development Scholarships will be required to sign a contract with the New Zealand Government declaring they will comply with the terms and conditions of the scholarship.
All awardees are required to return to their home country for a minimum period of two years following completion of their scholarship in order to contribute to their country’s economic and social development.

For more information please visit the official website.

Looking for Project Coordinator

The International Council for Science (ICSU) is seeking a Project Coordinator for an initial 18-month period, starting in July 2012. ICSU is a non-governmental organization whose mission is to strengthen international science for the benefit of society. In pursuit of this mission, ICSU plans and coordinates international research programmes, notably in the area of global environmental change.

The ICSU Head Office, located in Paris, France, hosts a small international team of ~18 people. Three smaller Regional Offices are located in South Africa (Pretoria), Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) and Mexico (Mexico City).

The Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) has recently awarded a substantial ‘pilot’ grant to ICSU to support the closer integration of its global and regional plans and to implement activities at the regional level. The focus of this grant is sustainability research, including energy, natural hazards and environmental change and the initial support is for workshops and networking actions that will inform the development of substantive future research programmes.

This new position is for a highly organised project coordinator, who will work with the ICSU staff in Paris and the regions and liaise closely with SIDA.

Vacancy: Project Coordinator
Salary: 35,000 – 45,000 Euros net per year (before income tax)
Location: Paris, France
Closing date: 10 June, 2012

Tasks:
-  providing support to organize scientific meetings,
- drafting science reports, budget management and financial reporting.
- It is foreseen that this person will play a key role in preparing a follow-up application for longer-term funding from SIDA and other potential donors.
- Some international travel will be required.

Qualifications:
-  Good science background (first degree or higher, in a relevant natural or social science discipline) and a broad interest in science and development.
- Demonstrated experience in science and/or development project administration (experience in the use of log-frames would be an advantage)
- Excellent knowledge of English and preferably some knowledge of French and/or other languages.
- Good working knowledge of MS Office systems, and of electronic databases and communication tools.

Skills
- Ability to draft reports and summarize scientific and financial information in English.
- Excellent organisational skills and the capacity to deliver on allocated tasks and respond in a timely manner to deadlines.
- Action-orientated and responsible.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and readiness to work within a multi-cultural team environment.
- The salary will be dependent on the experience and qualifications of the candidate.

Applicants are requested to address the above description and qualifications in a cover letter and attach a curriculum vitae with the name and contact details of three referees.

Applications (preferably in one combined PDF file), should be sent via email with ‘Project Coordinator’ in the subject line to the email: recruitment@icsu.org
and addressed to Dr Carthage Smith, Deputy Executive Director, I

International Council for Science (ICSU). The closing date for applications is 10 June, 2012.

iOS + ANDROID DEVELOPER

We are looking for Mobile Developers to help us expand our gaming ad-network into mobile advertising as well as to work on proprietary mobile apps for iOS and Android systems.
 
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 
• Mobile development on iOS and / or Android (preferably both)
• Strong development skills in (e.g. JAVA / PHP / C# / .Net / C++)
• Front-end development using CSS3 or HTML5
• 2–3 years of work experience on web applications / mobile software / engineering, OR
• 1–3 long-term projects on mobile development
• Git, TDD
 
Additional skills:
• Experience in Windows Phone • Strong technical background in application development
• Working knowledge of web technologies, including APIs and protocols (e.g. SOAP, REST, JSON)
 
You should be able to:
• Fluently communicate in English
• Have strong technical and problem solving skills
• Work independently and as a team What you got: • Rewarding career within a start-up, mobile & gaming industry
• Benefit from working with a talented team of serial entrepreneurs and top developers
• Berlin’s start-up scene & access to a well-established network
• Fun and international team of young top performers
• Competitive remuneration package and much more!
 
You think this is the job for you!
 
TWITTER NOW HIRING!
iOS+Android developers in Berlin.
 
FACEBOOK EXCITING
new startup in Berlin is looking for a skilled iOS+Android developer. 2-3 years experience or 1-3 long term projects completed. Good knowledge of CSS3 or HTML5. Good English knowledge. 
 
How to apply?
You think this is the job for you? 
In order to apply fill in the  form
 
For more information:
career@expaway.com

Web and Communications Officer ETNO - European Telecommunications Network Operators

Deadline: 15 June

ETNO, Europe's principal trade association for telecoms operators, represents fifty members and observers from the e-communications and ICT equipment sectors. ETNO is a major interlocutor of the EU and international institutions for information society and telecoms policies and regulation. The Association is now seeking a Web and Communications Officer.

Function
The role of the Web and Communications Officer will be to contribute to ETNO communications strategy, including updating the ETNO web site and creating online content and news, monitoring media and social networking sites, following the production of ETNO publications, and managing the internal and external databases.
The Web and Communications Officer will report directly to the Director for Communications and Public Policy.
Profile
- This position requires a proven experience in web site maintenance, data base management and production of content for the web.
- Basic knowledge of web editing and computer graphics software is required.
- The candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and have a working manner appropriate for a multi-member work environment.
- The candidate must be perfectly fluent in English.
- Excellent writing skills are essential.

Contact
Please send your cv and cover letter, before 15 June 2012, to Mrs Anne Vallès, ETNO HR Officer attraverso questo form
Interviews will be held in Brussels.