Thursday, 25 June 2015

University of Edinburgh Master’s Scholarships for Study in United Kingdom

If you would like to study in University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom and pursue Full Time Master’s Program in any Subject you can availUniversity of Edinburgh  Master’s Scholarships which is being offered by the University of Edinburgh.
This is a Master’s Program Merit Based Scholarship and students are eligible from UK/EU Students to apply for the same. Only 100 such awards are being offered and the deadline for application is 30-Jun-15.
This Scholarship will offer you each scholarship will have a value of £10,000. These awards will be tenable for one academic year and will automatically be deducted from your tuition fee with any remaining funds being awarded towards living costs following confirmation of your enrollment for 1 Year.

Name of Scholarships:
University of Edinburgh  Master’s Scholarships
Scholarship is offered by:
the University of Edinburgh
Scholarship Offers:
Each Scholarship will have a value of £10,000. These awards will be tenable for one academic year and will automatically be deducted from your tuition fee with any remaining funds being awarded towards living costs following confirmation of your enrollment.
Duration of Reward / Grant:
1 Year
Education Field:
any Subject
Education Level:
Master’s Program
Based on:
Merit Based
Scholarship is open for:
University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Students are eligible from:
 UK/EU Students
Number of Awards / Scholarships:
100
Important Dates:
Open Date: Not Available
Last Date: 30-Jun-15
Eligibility:
The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit with candidates requiring a first-class or upper second-class (2:1) honours degree from a UK university or overseas equivalent:-
Only applicants liable for the UK/EU rate of tuition fee are eligible to apply.
Applicants accepted on a part-time or online distance learning programme are not eligible to apply.
Students who are already on programme are not eligible to apply.
Only applicants who have received an offer of admission (conditional or unconditional) on the closing date of the scholarship will be considered by the panel.
Important Information:
The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit.

The mode of application is Online. To apply for a scholarship you must first apply for admission for an eligible programme of study at the University of Edinburgh.
Once all the information has been received by the University of Edinburgh 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 University of Edinburgh  Master’s Scholarships you are requested to visit the following page: http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/student-funding/postgraduate/uk-eu/
university-scholarships/uk-eu-masters


Wednesday, 24 June 2015

Intern Communications

The European Climate Foundation (ECF) was established in 2008 as a major philanthropic initiative to promote climate and energy policies that greatly reduce Europe’s greenhouse gas emissions and to help Europe play a stronger international leadership role to mitigate climate change. The ECF is funded by major multi-year commitments from donors in Europe and the United States. The ECF is part of the international ClimateWorks Network that shares goals, strategies and resources to address the global challenge of climate change mitigation with a global network of aligned organizations.

The ECF team is a highly dynamic group of individuals, combining ambition and passion with a rigorous, results-oriented and analytic approach to work. The ECF’s culture is one of intensity, enthusiasm and mutual support.
The Strategic Communications Team
The ECF’s Strategic Communications Team is the outreach unit of the European Climate Foundation. Its role is to act as a center of expertise for communication on climate change. Its objective is to help create political, media and public endorsement for strong action to address climate change at an international, national and sector level. It applies its communications expertise and resources to ensure that climate change issues are objectively and accurately reported and debated in the public space. The Strategic Communications Team delivers communications and advocacy services to ECF grantees and partners and builds this capacity in the climate community.
The position - Communications Internship
The Strategic Communications Team is currently accepting applications for an enthusiastic individual to gain professional experience in climate change communications as a “Communications Intern”. This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate/young professional with a sincere interest in climate and energy issues and the way they are interpreted and reported in the media. As part of the media team, the candidate will work in the ECF’s Brussels Office in support of all programmes and projects of the ECF.
Intern Responsibilities
Assignments can vary depending on the strategic needs of the organisation, but the intern’s responsibilities will include some of the following tasks:
Working with the media team to support the communications and media needs of the ECF and its grantees;
Contributing to the development and delivery of effective outreach strategies to drive progressive EU policy-making in the climate and energy field;
Supporting workstreams aimed at strengthening the outcome of the international negotiations within the UNFCCC;
Making full use of IT and new media tools to disseminate the messaging of ECF projects and the work of its grantees further;
Supporting the development of the internal communications database at the structural and content level and making sure its contacts are up-to-date;
Monitoring of the news agenda and regular reporting on coverage;
Maintaining a dynamic calendar of ECF activity and external events to enhance communications planning;
Planning, promotion and coordination of conferences and events;
Other ad hoc research work and administrative tasks.
Experience required
The ideal candidate will have the following practical qualifications:
Demonstrated interest in the mission and values of the ECF;
Fast-learning self-starter comfortable in a fast-paced international environment;
Professional experience and/or academic background in the fields of communications, energy, environmental issues, EU/international affairs or public policy;
Media-savvy with proven experience in writing/editing;
Excellent IT skills and up to speed with the latest online communication tools;
Displays enthusiasm to help reframe the public and media debate around the issue of climate change;
Strong project management skills;
Appreciates the vital role of administrative tasks;
Ability to work both in a team and independently;
Superior English written and verbal communication skills are essential; knowledge of other EU languages welcome.
What we offer
With this opportunity, we offer:
An exciting international working environment;
Valuable first-hand professional experience and development;
On-the-job mentoring to help you develop your skills;
An introduction to the ECF’s vast network of connections in the field;
A sense of satisfaction from contributing to the global climate debate.
Location: Brussels, Belgium (candidates must be in the possession of a work permit for Belgium)

Start date: immediately

Duration: 6 months

Compensation: similar to that of internships in European institutions (Commission, Council and Parliament)
To apply:
Please send a CV and a short cover letter in English explaining why you think you would be suited to the role, as well as your response to the below exercise to: employment@europeanclimate.org. Please use the following format in the subject line: CommsInternship_Firstname_Surname. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Exercise:
Summarize the key messages of the following report in 3 tweets.
Application deadline: 5th July 2015

For more information on the ECF, please visit www.europeanclimate.org.


Traineeship - Associate Project & Communications Manager at the Club of Rome

Deadline: 1 July 2015
Open to: graduate student in Social Science, Politics, Economics, Natural or Environmental Science/ Humanities or similar with excellent English skills
Remuneration: 3,400 Swiss Francs per month
Description
The Club of Rome is a global think tank with a broad range of interdisciplinary international activities. The Club’s International Centre is headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland. It is currently offering the following 12-month full time traineeship position Associate Project & Communications Manager starting from 1 September 2015. In the course of this one year traineeship as Associate Project & Communications Manager successful applicant will work under the overall supervision of the Executive Directorand the Secretary General. Following tasks are connected with the position:
Support the organization of meetings, conferences and events in Switzerland and abroad, such as the Club of Rome Annual Global Meeting to take place in October 2015 in Switzerland;
Manage and/or assist in the preparation of seminars and workshops as part of the Club of Rome work programme;
Maintain financial records and accounts and support the budget preparations under supervision, manage information and database development /administration;
Support the Secretary General and team of the Club of Rome in various administrative and organizational matters (schedules, appointments, travel, correspondence, etc.);
Support internal and external communications (i.e. with members of the Club of Rome, local public in Winterthur and Switzerland), handle inquiries;
Provide assistance in maintaining relations with Swiss authorities on HR-related issues such as health insurance, social security, pension, residence permits, visa;
Provide support on the substantive programme and organisation of the Club of Rome as required;
Maintain and further develop the Club of Rome website and social media channels including its web-based communication network, research platform, public forum;
Support the production and distribution of publications including news releases, information booklets, conference materials, presentations, features and annual reports, educational materials and other publications as required.
Eligibility
Following experience and skills are required:
Graduate student in Social Science, Politics, Economics, Natural or Environmental Science/ Humanities or similar. Practical experience in project management or communications (i.e. previous internships) will be an asset;
Demonstrated commitment to the Club’s core values, mission and programs;
Profound interest in long-term global issues in the fields of social and economic development, environment, climate change and energy. Ideally, you have already worked on similar issues at your university, voluntarily, or during internships;
Excellent computer skills. Experience in preparing Power Point presentations, Excel files, picture processing and website development would be a strong asset;
Excellent English skills; good German will be a strong plus; further language skills are a plus;
Strong team player, good communicator, results-oriented, reliable, flexible and creative;
Excellent organization skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines;
Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to work with diverse people in multicultural environments.
Remuneration
The amount of remuneration is 3,400 Swiss Francs per month that will allow to cover basic living expenses in Switzerland. The Club of Rome is not able to cover any further expenses (i.e. accommodation or travel costs).
How to apply?
The deadline for applications is 1 July 2015. To apply please send your complete application (CV and letter of motivation as PDF files) in English electronically to Mr. Sebastian Forsch at sforsch@clubofrome.org. Interviews will take place during the week of 6-10 July. In your letter of motivation please specify first, how this traineeship will contribute to your future career plans after this position has ended and second, why you are particularly interested in and suited for the working environment of the Club of Rome and its Winterthur-based International Centre.
For more information please follow the official website.

UWE Faculty of Business and Law Fully Funded Phd Studentships for Study in University of the West England (UWE), United Kingdom

If you would like to study in University of the West England (UWE), United Kingdom and pursue Full Time Phd Program in Business and Law Specific priorities are detailed below: Sustainable Enterprise and economic competitiveness, Behaviour Change and Influence, Technology and health behavior, Leadership and organisation studies, Work and employment studies, Organizational transformation and change and Finance/accounting and Socio-legal research you can avail UWE Faculty of Business and Law Fully Funded Phd Studentships which is being offered by the University of the West England (UWE).
This is a Phd Program Merit Based Scholarship and students are eligible from Home/EU and International Students to apply for the same. Only 2 such awards are being offered and the deadline for application is 01-Sep-15.
This Scholarship will offer you fully-funded Phd Studentships consist of an annual stipend of £14,057. In addition, full-time tuition fees will be covered for three years. The studentship will only fully fund applicants who are eligible for Home/EU fees. Applicants who are normally required to cover overseas fees will have to cover the difference between the Home/EU and the overseas tuition fee rates for 3 Year.

Name of Scholarships:
UWE Faculty of Business and Law Fully Funded Phd Studentships
Scholarship is offered by:
the University of the West England (UWE)
Scholarship Offers:
These fully-funded Phd Studentships consist of an annual stipend of £14,057. In addition, full-time tuition fees will be covered for three years. The studentship will only fully fund applicants who are eligible for Home/EU fees. Applicants who are normally required to cover overseas fees will have to cover the difference between the Home/EU and the overseas tuition fee rates.
Duration of Reward / Grant:
3 Year
Education Field:
Business and Law. Specific priorities are detailed below: Sustainable Enterprise and economic competitiveness, Behaviour Change and Influence, Technology and health behavior, Leadership and organisation studies, Work and employment studies, Organizational transformation and change and Finance/accounting and Socio-legal research.
Education Level:
Phd Program
Based on:
Merit Based
Scholarship is open for:
University of the West England (UWE), United Kingdom
Students are eligible from:
 Home/EU and International Students
Number of Awards / Scholarships:
2
Important Dates:
Open Date: Not Available
Last Date: 01-Sep-15
Eligibility:
Applicants must have a relevant Master’s degree or a 2.1 or above at undergraduate level.
Important Information:
Contact eMail Id: graduateschool@uwe.ac.uk

Please e-mail your completed application quoting Project Reference number FBL2015 to graduateschool-at-uwe.ac.uk. If it is not possible to submit your application via e-mail, you may post your application.
Once all the information has been received by the University of the West England (UWE) 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 UWE Faculty of Business and Law Fully Funded Phd Studentships you are requested to visit the following page: http://www1.uwe.ac.uk/research/postgraduateresearchstudy/
studentshipopportunities/studentships2015/fbl.aspx


Axol Science Scholarships for Study in Universities of Worldwide, Worldwide

If you would like to study in Universities of Worldwide, Worldwide and pursue Full Time Graduate or Undergraduate Programs in Few you can avail Axol Science Scholarships which is being offered by the Axol Bioscience.
This is a Graduate or Undergraduate Programs Merit Based Scholarship and students are eligible from International Students to apply for the same. Only 1 such awards are being offered and the deadline for application is 30-Jun-15.
This Scholarship will offer you $2000 for Complete Course Duration.

Name of Scholarships:
Axol Science Scholarships
Scholarship is offered by:
the Axol Bioscience
Scholarship Offers:
$2000
Duration of Reward / Grant:
Complete Course Duration
Education Field:
Few
Education Level:
Graduate or Undergraduate Programs
Based on:
Merit Based
Scholarship is open for:
Universities of Worldwide, Worldwide
Students are eligible from:
 International Students
Number of Awards / Scholarships:
1
Important Dates:
Open Date: Not Available
Last Date: 30-Jun-15
Eligibility:
Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for a graduate or undergraduate degree for the 15/16 academic year at a recognised university
The degree program / research area must be in a life science field with a ‘wet-lab’ component (bench-based research such as molecular or cell biology)
Open Worldwide.
Important Information:
Selection is based 50% on academic achievement and 50% on the article submitted; we are looking for an original piece with scientific interest. The winner’s article may be published on the Axol blog.

Email us at scholarships-at-axolbio.com with the following documents and information: Your resume/CV, including undergraduate transcripts/grades, Written confirmation from a recognised university of enrolment or acceptance to a life science-related degree program and An original article of at least 1000 words written by you on a topical life-science subject, for example “The Future Application of Stem Cell Technologies in Neuroscience Research”. See the ‘article guidelines’ below for more information about what we are looking for. The submitted article can be based on primary research, however it should not be an already published piece of work (to avoid copyright issues). It should be something that wouldn’t look out of place on a science blog, so an editorial / review-type piece is favourable. It should be at least 1000 words long. If it is newsworthy or relating to something currently in the popular press it may appeal to a wider group of people.
Once all the information has been received by the Axol Bioscience 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 Axol Science Scholarships you are requested to visit the following page: http://www.axolbio.com/page/axol-science-scholarship


Monday, 22 June 2015

Paid Internship Project at the European Police Office in The Hague, Netherlands:

Description
Applications are invited for an internship project called “Facilitation of online collaboration in intellectual property area” at the European Police Office (Europol). This internship project focuses on providing support to one community of the Europol Platform for Experts (EPE) – an online collaboration tool facilitating knowledge sharing.

The specific platform supports public and private sector collaboration and knowledge sharing in five main areas – general intellectual property crime, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, food and drinks and online piracy. The project will include research, summarising and referencing legal documents (such as EU and national legislations, judgements, studies regarding legal issues etc) for the use of platform members. It will also offer space for improvements to enhance interactivity, further cooperation and knowledge sharing. For this project, the intern will work closely with the Business Product Management function (CDBPM) and the team supporting the intellectual property fraud community. The project will be led and supervised by a Senior Specialist within the Intellectual Property Crime team. The successful applicant will join the Internship Project for a period of 3 months (40 hours a week), which may be extended for another period of up to 3 months. The internship will take place at Europol premises in The Hague, The Netherlands.
Eligibility
Internship candidate must:
Be a national of one of the Member States of the European Union and enjoy full rights as a citizen;
Have reached the age of majority in their country of origin;
Have a level of education which corresponds to completed or ongoing university studies or vocational training relevant for the tasks of Europol;
Have very good knowledge of at least two European Union languages, of which one should be English;
Provide a recent Certificate of Good Conduct prior to commencing the internship. Annex A of Europol Decision of the Director on Internships sets out an overview of relevant certificates for each of the Member States.
Remuneration
Interns meeting the eligibility criteria are awarded a monthly maintenance grant of EUR 776 per month during the period of internship. Interns receiving the grant and whose place of selection is more than 50 km from The Hague are entitled to the reimbursement of travel expenses incurred at the beginning and end of the internship. All interns are insured by Europol against the risk of accident or death while present or having a link to Europol premises.
How to apply?
The deadline for applications is 21 June 2015. To apply please fill the Application form. Each application for an internship at Europol shall be accompanied by a letter of motivation and a CV and shall be received by Europol, Human Resources Unit respecting the closing date set. Only selected candidate will be required to provide official documents justifying the fulfilment of the requirements listed in section 4.
 For more information please follow the official website and Internship project description.


Stagiaire - Ressources Humaines

CADRE DU STAGE:
La Croix-Rouge française intervient dans 26 pays, en Afrique, Amérique, Asie, Pacifique, Caraïbes, Moyen Orient au travers de plus de 200 projets, sur diverses thématiques : lutte contre le VIH, promotion à l’hygiène, reconstruction, formation au secourisme, santé publique et communautaire, nutrition, aide alimentaire, relance économique, gestion des risques et catastrophes. Les contextes d’intervention vont de l’urgence au développement.

Le pôle des Délégués en Missions Internationales (DMI) assure la fonction de gestion des ressources humaines pour les opérations internationales. Le service est composé d’un responsable de pôle, d’un bureau de recrutement et suivi des DMI, d’un bureau de formation et d’un bureau suivi administratif.

Le stage se déroule au sein du bureau de recrutement et suivi des DMI, qui est composé d’un responsable du bureau et de quatre chargées des ressources humaines internationales.

Parallèlement à sa contribution au recrutement des DMI, le/la stagiaire aura l’occasion d’évoluer dans un contexte humanitaire et de développer ses compétences dans le domaine des ressources humaines internationales.

CONTEXTE DU STAGE:
Le/la stagiaire intégrera une équipe jeune, dynamique et engagée. Au sein du pôle DMI et sous la responsabilité de la chargée de recrutement international, il/elle participe au recrutement des délégués après une période de formation. Le/la stagiaire bénéficiera d’un parcours de formation tout au long de son stage afin de développer ses connaissances liées au milieu humanitaire (formation premier secours, gestion de projet, WORC, Stay Safe…). Le/la stagiaire au sein du pôle DMI contribuera à la représentation de la Croix-Rouge française et ses actions à l’international vers l’extérieur, première porte d’entrée des candidats en vue de s’intégrer aux équipes CRF sur le terrain.

OBJECTIFS GENERAUX DU STAGE:
Apporter un appui au bureau suivi et recrutement des délégués en missions internationales.
Participer au processus de recrutement des expatriés dans le respect des procédures en place.
Contribuer au renforcement des outils de gestion des ressources humaines.
DESCRIPTIF DES TACHES:
Appuyer la chargée de recrutement international dans ses tâches quotidiennes, parmi lesquelles :
Mise à jour de la liste des postes à pourvoir
Rédaction des annonces
Publication des offres d’emploi
Organisation et suivi du parcours de recrutement (entretiens, tests) en appui aux RHI
Mise à jour / révision des outils de suivi de recrutement
Classement et archivage des dossiers de candidatures
Préparation des réunions
Renforcement des outils de gestion des ressources humaines : développement des chantiers en cours (études statistiques/bilan des ressources humaines, développement et mise à jour du vivier interne et externe…)
Profil du candidat
Formation: BAC+3 ou DUT dans la Gestion des Ressources Humaine/l’administration ou dans l’humanitaire/le développement.
Compétences à développer : - Rigueur dans la gestion administrative - Bon relationnel avec le personnel expatrié et les différents interlocuteurs du siège - Maîtrise de l’outil informatique - Connaissance de l’environnement humanitaire et de l’articulation siège/terrain.
Qualités recherchées : - Rigueur et sens de l’organisation - Aisance relationnelle - Dynamisme – Esprit d’initiative – Vivacité d’esprit et optimisme – Sens de l’humour.
Conditions
Statut : Stage – Convention de stage obligatoire
Durée du contrat: 6 mois - Prise de poste à partir du 07 juillet 2015
Salaire / Indemnité : Indemnités de stage : 500,51 € + accès au restaurant d’entreprise avec une part subventionnée par la CRF + prise en charge à 50% du titre de transport.
Pour postuler, merci d'envoyer votre CV + LM à Diane Lepoutre: dmi.admin4@croix-rouge.fr