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UNU-ViE Internship Programme in Bonn, Germay

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United Nations University’s Mission: The United Nations University (UNU) is an international community of scholars, engaged in research, postgraduate teaching and capacity development and dissemination of knowledge in furthering the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. For more information, please visit www.unu.edu

UNU-ViE: The United Nations University Vice Rectorate in Europe (UNU-ViE), as the only Vice Rectorate outside of Japan, supports the worldwide institutional development of UN University, particularly in Europe and Africa. UNU-ViE facilitates collaboration across the UN University and the United Nations, and shares knowledge and expertise through the development of joint programmes. Additionally, UNU-ViE promotes cooperation with the United Nations agencies in Bonn, as well as with other local and regional stakeholders. It aims to make UN University generated knowledge on peace, development and sustainability well acknowledged, recognized and used. For more information regarding UNU- ViE, please visit our website http://ehs.unu.edu/vice-rectorate.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support, e.g. assist in the drafting of high-level correspondence, agendas,
reports;
• Assist in the organization of the Vice-Rector’s missions and meetings;
• Proof-reading and copy-editing activities;
• Assist in the organization of international events;
• Support the Vice Rectorate’s strategic planning and institutional development related activities;
• Other duties as required.

The involvement in this project offers the possibility of engaging in an interesting field of work in an international environment.

Profile and Qualifications:

• Field of Study: International Relations, International Development, International Law, Translation, Political Science, or related field;
• Excellent command of English, other languages, such as German, will be considered an asset;
• Ability to work productively and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;
• Computer software skills (e.g. MS Office).

Duration:

The successful candidate will be based at UNU-ViE in Bonn on a full-time basis for a contractual period of 3 months. The internship is not remunerated. Next to a set of interesting and unique tasks, we offer you insights into the structure and functioning of the United Nations University. Your internship at the Vice Rectorate in Europe gives you the opportunity to collect work experience in a multi-cultural work environment.

Application deadline: 4 December 2016, 23.59 o’clock

In order to apply, register HERE.

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or write to:internship-applications@vie.unu.edu.

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The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme 2017-2018

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Deadline:  6 January 2017
Open to: International students
Scholarship: For Master’s level studies, a monthly allowance of €1,181 (a maintenance allowance of €1,031 and a monthly stipend of €150) and can be awarded for 12-36 months.  For PhD level studies, monthly allowance of €1,400 and is awarded for a maximum of ten months

Description

The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme was established by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development to enable French higher education establishments to attract top foreign students to enrol in their master’s and PhD courses. It helps to shape the future foreign decision-makers of the private and public sectors, in priority areas of study, and encourages applications from emerging countries at master’s level, and from emerging and industrialized countries at PhD level.

Eiffel scholarships are available in three main fields:

  1. engineering science at master’s level, science in the broadest sense at PhD level (engineering science; exact sciences: mathematics, physics, chemistry and life sciences, nano- and biotechnology, earth sciences, sciences of the universe, environmental sciences, information and communication science and technology);
  2. economics and management;
  3. law and political sciences.

French higher education establishments nominating candidates for the Eiffel Programme undertake to enrol them:

  • either in a master’s degree course;
  • or in a PhD programme, under joint supervision or dual enrolment, in partnership with a foreign higher education establishment.

For Master’s level studies, the scholarship is awarded for:

  • a maximum of 12 months for entry at M2 level,
  • a maximum of 24 months for entry at M1 level,
  • a maximum of 36 months for an engineering degree.

It is awarded on the condition that the student fulfils the academic requirements of each year of the course. Should the student wish to take an intensive language course beforehand, the Eiffel scholarship duration can be extended by a maximum of two months, if this is clearly indicated in the application. The Eiffel scholarship does not cover the cost of such language courses. The scholarship can cover a period of internship lasting for no more than 25% of the total duration of the course. The training period has to be an integral part of the course and be referred as mandatory in the brochure of the higher education establishment. In any non mandatory internship, the scholarship will be interrupted. If the course includes an international academic exchange, the scholarship shall be suspended during the period spent abroad, without any possibility of extension. If the scholarship holder signs an apprenticeship contract or a professional training contract, the scholarship shall be automatically terminated.

For PhD level studies,  The Eiffel scholarship is awarded for a maximum of ten months. For scientific and economic disciplines, no language course is provided for and the scholarship duration cannot be divided up. For law students, the ten-month scholarship can, with the consent of the selection committee, be split into two or three stays in France, of three or four months each. These stays must take place over a maximum of three calendar years. Only law students have the option of taking French lessons alongside their studies. This must be clearly requested in the application.

 

Eligibility

In order to be considered eligible to apply, you must fulfill all of the following criteria:

  • Nationality: this programme is reserved for candidates of non-French nationality. Candidates with two nationalities, one of which is French, are not eligible.
  • Age: for master’s courses, candidates must be no older than 30 on the date of the selection committee meeting, 6th of March 2017; at PhD level, candidates must be no older than 35 on the date of the selection committee meeting, 6th of March 2017.
  • Origin of applications: only applications submitted by French educational establishments are accepted. These establishments undertake to enrol scholarship holders on the course for which they have been selected. Applications submitted by any other means shall not be considered. Furthermore, any candidate nominated by more than one establishment shall be disqualified.
  • Courses of study: scholarships are for students wishing to enrol on a master’s course, including at an engineering school, and for PhD students. The Eiffel Programme does not apply to French-run master’s courses abroad, as non-PhD scholarship holders must complete at least 75% of their course in France. It does not apply to training under an apprenticeship contract or a professional training contract either
  • Combination with other scholarships: foreign students who, at the time of application, have already been awarded a French government scholarship under another programme are not eligible, even if the scholarship in question does not include social security cover.
  • Eiffel PhD scholarships: Establishments may nominate a candidate who was previously awarded an Eiffel scholarship at master’s level for a scholarship at PhD level. Candidates who have already been awarded an Eiffel scholarship once during their PhD cannot be awarded it for a second time. No application will be accepted for any student who applied previously but was rejected, even if the application is submitted by a different establishment or in another field of study.
  • Eiffel master’s scholarships: no application will be accepted for any student who applied previously but was rejected, even if the application is submitted by a different establishment or in another field of study. Students who have already been awarded an Eiffel scholarship at master’s level are not eligible to re-apply at master’s level.
  • Language skills: when pre-selecting non-French-speaking candidates, establishments must make sure that their language skills meet the requirements of the relevant course of study.

Students undertaking a course of study abroad take priority over those already living in France.

Costs & Scholarships

 

For Master’s level studies:

The Eiffel scholarship includes a monthly allowance of €1,181 (a maintenance allowance of €1,031 and a monthly stipend of €150). In addition, the following expenses are directly covered:

  • one international return journey;
  • social security cover;
  • cultural activities.

Scholarship holders may also receive an additional housing allowance, under certain conditions. 

For PhD level studies:

The Eiffel scholarship includes a monthly allowance of €1,400. In addition, the following expenses are directly covered:

  • one international return journey (for students in law or political sciences who may make several trips, only one return journey shall be covered);
  • social security cover;
  • cultural activities.

Scholarship holders may also receive an additional housing allowance, under certain conditions.

For both master’s and PhD levels:

In order to receive the first instalment of the monthly allowance, scholarship holders must have started their course of studies at the host establishment in France. Tuition fees are not covered by the Eiffel Programme. The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development expects the educational establishments, which gain greater international influence through this programme, to ensure scholarship holders benefit from the best financial conditions, in accordance with the Quality Charter. Students admitted to state-run educational establishments are reminded that, as French government scholarship holders, they are exempt from enrolment fees.

Application

Applications are not accepted from students directly. Applications for EIFFEL scholarships are submitted by French Higher Education Institutions. You must apply and meet the requirements of the French Higher Education Institution in order to be considered for the scholarship.  The deadline for applications to Campus France is 6 January 2017. Application deadline to participating French Institutions is earlier and falls around November-December 2016.

It is important to read the Eiffel Programme Guide and the Application Guide and visit the official website (link found below) to access the online application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or write to:  candidatures.eiffel@campusfrance.org.

The official web-page.

International Development Youth Forum 2017 in Tokyo, Japan

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Deadline:  27 November 2016, 23:59 (JST)
Open to: young people between 18 and 28 years old from all over the world
Venue: 12– 19 March 2017, Tokyo, Japan

Description

Applications are now invited from youth worldwide to participate in the International Development Youth Forum (IDYF) 2017 taking place from March 12th to 19th, 2017 at the Youth education National Olympics Memorial Youth Center in Tokyo, Japan. The forum focused especially on “Corporation and Development.” as a theme by using three specific case studies (1.Garment Industry in Bangladesh, 2.Soybean Industry in Brazil, and 3.Cut Flowers in Kenya), you can discuss the nature of development, including its goals and the roles of multinational corporations, in order to create a new vision for ‘development’ that addresses the limitations of our current economic system with 50 selected participants from diverse nationalities.

Since 2013, International Development Youth Forum has been held annually and many highly motivated youths, who are willing to make a contribution for International Development have gotten together from all over the world and each time we have designed our future by proposing innovative and local-oriented solutions for developing issues in the world. Don’t miss this great chance to get life-changing and “WORLD-CHANGING” experience at this outstanding conference!!

Eligibility

In order to be considered eligible to apply, you must fulfill all of the following criteria:

  • Youth from around the world are welcome to apply;
  • Applicants should be 18 to 28 years old
  • Fluency in English for discussion and presentation
  • Must be able to attend all programs during the forum
  • Those who have not participated in previous IDYFs

Benefits & Costs

  • Building sustainable networks of future leaders in the field of International Development
  • Providing a lot of profound knowledge by inviting professionals from various fields such as Development Studies
  • Creating outcome that produces new change to society

Funded

IDYF 2017 has two separate application types, one for self-funded candidates, and another for scholarship candidates.   Note that you cannot apply for both.

If you are selected as a self-funded participant, you will be required to pay 25,000 JPY, （USD 238 as of November 1st）It includes an accommodation, meals, and transportation fees during the forum (March 12th   to 19th   2017), but does not include transportation fees from the airport to the venue, accommodation fee before and after the program, or insurance and Optional tour on 19th, March.

If you are selected as a participant with scholarship, flight tickets and participation fee is covered, but you need to pay transportation fee from the airport to the venue, accommodation fee before and after the program, or insurance and Optional tour fee. Scholarships will be given to only one to three applicants with financial difficulties.

Application

Successful applicants will be notified of their results on our website by December 18th. We will post the list of the applicants who passed our selection. If you are selected as a member of IDYF2017, we will send you an e-mail to confirm your participation in our forum. In case you didn’t pass this selection process, we will not send any information to you. Once you passed the selection, you cannot cancel your participation.

In order to apply, register HERE.

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or write to:  idyf2017.enquiry@gmail.com.

The official web-page.

 

7th South Caucasus Regional English Language Teaching Conference

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Deadline:  25 November 2016
Open to: participants from Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine
Venue: 27– 28 January 2017, Tbilisi, Georgia

Description

U.S. Embassy Georgia is pleased to announce the 7th South Caucasus Regional English Language Teaching Conference to be held in Tbilisi, Georgia, on January 27-28, 2017.

The conference is organized in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy Kyiv Regional English Language Office and U.S. Embassies Baku, Yerevan, Minsk and Chisinau.

Participants will present and share their teaching experiences on a range of the topics. Department of State English Language Fellows will conduct workshops on advanced EFL/ESL methods for secondary and tertiary level. We anticipate engaging, productive discussions and a fruitful exchange of ideas.

The program will address the following themes:

  • Using Technology in the EFL Classroom
  • Content Based Instruction
  • Integrating Across Skills in EFL
  • Teaching English for Specific Purposes
  • Considerations for EL Assessment
  • Developing Intercultural Communication
  • Integrating across Methodology in ELT
  • Critical Thinking Approach in ELT
  • Teaching Writing Techniques

Working Format: Workshops, Demonstrations, Poster Presentations 

Workshops (60 minutes). A workshop involves no lecturing; it emphasizes participation in a carefully structured activity or activities. The leader/leaders work with the group, helping them to solve a problem or develop a specific teaching or research technique. The workshop summary should include a statement of the goal(s), a synopsis of the theory behind it, and a description of the tasks to be performed during the workshop.

Demonstration (30 minutes). A demonstration is used for showing rather than describing a technique. The presenter’s statement of theory should take no longer than 10 minutes. Often the presenter models teaching techniques, usually has handouts and/or audio-visual aids. The summary should include a brief statement of the central purpose and description of the presentation.

Poster Presentation. In a poster session, the presenter makes her/his own visual poster of an activity or concept, and then explains it to individuals or small groups during the time the exhibit is on display.

Eligibility

The conference will be a networking and sharing platform for U.S. Department of State English Access Microscholarship Program teachers, E-Teacher Program alumni, American English webinar participants and other active ELT professionals from the six countries.  (Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine)

Costs

The conference is sponsored by the U.S. government. Three-night accommodation, meals, and conference materials will be provided for selected participants. Arrangements for the participants from each country will be made by respective U.S. Embassies.

Application

Selection will be based on application reviews, available regional slots for each country, exchange programs alumni distribution, focus of presentations, and commitment by participants to share their learning with other educators.

A preliminary program and additional conference information will be provided in invitation letters to be sent by January 10, 2017.

Complete Registration/Presentation Form.

Write a one-page statement explaining your teaching philosophy and why you would be a valuable participant or presenter at the conference. Maximum 250 words.

In order to apply, register HERE.

E-mail these two documents to :  TbilisiExchanges@state.gov. by November 25, 2016. Please

write 7th SOUTH CAUCASUS REGIONAL ELT CONFERENCE in the subject line of your email, otherwise your application will not be considered!

Please note that incomplete and late Registration Forms will not be considered.

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Apply for the Change Program 2017 in São Paulo, Brasil!

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Deadline: December 3rd, 2016 by 23:59PM
Open to: foreign English speakers from around the world
Venue: from March to July and from August to December in São Paulo, Brasil

Description

It’s a fellow program for foreign English speakers to share their English knowledge and cultural background with students in underprivileged areas in São Paulo.

Over the past 4 years, 4YOU2 has brought over 200 teachersand taught about 6000 students. Being a social business and a certified B Corporation, 4YOU2 charges a very small fee (Around $20 per month) from the students and currently offers the lowest price in the Brazilian market when compared to other local language schools.

At 4YOU2, the cultural exchange between the students and the teachers is as important as the development of the language, that’s why all of our teachers are foreigners. We beilieve that with the combination of high quality English classes and a rich cultural enrviroment, we’ll help to create a brighter future for our students and for Brazil.

Eligibility

In order to be considered eligible to apply, you must fulfill all of the following criteria:

  • Be a Foreigner (not Brazilian)
  • High School Graduate (Minimum)
  • Fluent English (Speaking, Writing, Listening, Reading)
  • Availability to be in Brazil between February and July (2017)
  • Alignment with our mission and interest in improving the quality of English classes in underprivileged areas in Brazil

Benefits

  • Participation is free of any kinds of fees and participants receive a monthly stipend to cover basic expenses in Brazil
  • Accommodation in host families provided
  • Fellows will receive a week of training about teaching skills and techiniques
  • International and transoformative internship experience in a supportive and fun enviroment
  • Certificate of participation and training provided at the end of the program

Costs

  • it’s an internship in the Social area. You also receive a stipend monthly to cover your basic expenses in São Paulo.
  • There is no program fee to participate in Change. Participants are responsible for the following expenses: flight costs (round-trip), visa costs, health insurance, and general personal expenses in Brazil (remember that the stipend offered by 4YOU2 only covers basic expenses)
  • 4YOU2 offers the possibility of living with a Brazilian Host Family near the Branch where you will be working.

Application

The selection process usually has 5 phases between analysis of application, interviews and teaching skills test. In case you show you do match the profile we’re looking for and you have the skills to do a great work along with our team, our staff will contact you to inform about your approval and give you the next steps details.

Application Deadline: December 3rd, 2016 by 23:59PM

In order to apply, register HERE.

2016-2017 UN Women Call for Applications – Champions for Change

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Deadline:  1 November 2016
Open to: individual women/girls and men/boys from different professional backgrounds and skill sets
Costs:  voluntary basis

Description

Are you passionate about gender equality and women’s economic empowerment? Would you like to apply your skills to make a difference in your own community and beyond? Do you have access to the internet?

UN Women’s Empower Women is seeking applications from dynamic and creative women/girls and men/boys from all over the world to champion women’s economic empowerment. Apply now to become a global Champion for Change.

You will be expected to use your expertise, skills, and knowledge to promote women’s economic empowerment online and offline. You will be able to actively participate and lead online discussions; contribute blog posts; share relevant resources; invite networks to join; and explore innovative tools and solutions for women’s economic empowerment; and develop a personal or group project to empower women online and in your community.

Eligibility

Individual women/girls and men/boys from different professional backgrounds and skill sets. Students are also encouraged to apply. Applicants who are younger than 18 years old at the time of application will need to provide parents approval and consent.

Costs & Benefits

  1. Participation is on a voluntary basis. No funds will be available to cover the costs of your participation.
  2. You will work closely with the Empower Women team at UN Women on a personal or group project; be visible and get recognized for your contributions in front of an audience of almost 1,000,000 people from more than 190 countries; and be able to network with 17,000 peers and experts. You will also have the opportunity to acquire new knowledge and learn skills (through webinars, online discussions, blog posts, and much more).

Application

Your application should be submitted by 1 November 2016 at 5:00 pm EDT (New York time). you are encouraged to participate in all of the online discussions and activities hosted on EmpowerWomen.org. You only need to register and login to start engaging and contributing to women’s economic empowerment.
In order to apply, register HERE.

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International Development Youth Forum 2017 in Tokyo, Japan

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Deadline:  27 November 2016, 23:59 (JST)
Open to: young people between 18 and 28 years old from all over the world
Venue: 12– 19 March 2017, Tokyo, Japan

Description

Applications are now invited from youth worldwide to participate in the International Development Youth Forum (IDYF) 2017 taking place from March 12th to 19th, 2017 at the Youth education National Olympics Memorial Youth Center in Tokyo, Japan. The forum focused especially on “Corporation and Development.” as a theme by using three specific case studies (1.Garment Industry in Bangladesh, 2.Soybean Industry in Brazil, and 3.Cut Flowers in Kenya), you can discuss the nature of development, including its goals and the roles of multinational corporations, in order to create a new vision for ‘development’ that addresses the limitations of our current economic system with 50 selected participants from diverse nationalities.

Since 2013, International Development Youth Forum has been held annually and many highly motivated youths, who are willing to make a contribution for International Development have gotten together from all over the world and each time we have designed our future by proposing innovative and local-oriented solutions for developing issues in the world. Don’t miss this great chance to get life-changing and “WORLD-CHANGING” experience at this outstanding conference!!

Eligibility

In order to be considered eligible to apply, you must fulfill all of the following criteria:

  • Youth from around the world are welcome to apply;
  • Applicants should be 18 to 28 years old
  • Fluency in English for discussion and presentation
  • Must be able to attend all programs during the forum
  • Those who have not participated in previous IDYFs

Benefits & Costs

  • Building sustainable networks of future leaders in the field of International Development
  • Providing a lot of profound knowledge by inviting professionals from various fields such as Development Studies
  • Creating outcome that produces new change to society

Funded

IDYF 2017 has two separate application types, one for self-funded candidates, and another for scholarship candidates.   Note that you cannot apply for both.

If you are selected as a self-funded participant, you will be required to pay 25,000 JPY, （USD 238 as of November 1st）It includes an accommodation, meals, and transportation fees during the forum (March 12th   to 19th   2017), but does not include transportation fees from the airport to the venue, accommodation fee before and after the program, or insurance and Optional tour on 19th, March.

If you are selected as a participant with scholarship, flight tickets and participation fee is covered, but you need to pay transportation fee from the airport to the venue, accommodation fee before and after the program, or insurance and Optional tour fee. Scholarships will be given to only one to three applicants with financial difficulties.

Application

Successful applicants will be notified of their results on our website by December 18th. We will post the list of the applicants who passed our selection. If you are selected as a member of IDYF2017, we will send you an e-mail to confirm your participation in our forum. In case you didn’t pass this selection process, we will not send any information to you. Once you passed the selection, you cannot cancel your participation.

In order to apply, register HERE.

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or write to:  idyf2017.enquiry@gmail.com.

The official web-page.