ILO and J-PAL Course on Evaluating Social Programs

Posted on October 4, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 10 October, 2014 (for applying for scholarships) / 17 October, 2014
Open to: academics, evaluators, implementers, researchers, managers and other interested individuals with relevant experience in statistical tools and impact evaluation
Venue: Sharjah, UAE, from 16 to 20 November, 2014

Description

The ILO and J-PAL Executive Education course is a five-day training on evaluating social programs which will provide participants with a thorough understanding of randomized evaluations and pragmatic, step-by-step guidance for conducting their own evaluations. Through a combination of lectures and case studies from real randomized evaluations, the course will focus on the benefits and methods of randomization, choosing an appropriate sample size, and common threats and pitfalls to the validity of the experiment.

While the course is centered around the why, how, and when of randomized evaluations, it will also discuss the importance of a needs assessment, measuring outcomes effectively, quality control, and monitoring methods that are useful for all kinds of evaluations. The course also provides the opportunity to learn from and interact with ILO and J-PAL affiliated researchers and practitioners in the region.

Youth unemployment rates are disproportionality high in many regions of the world, particularly in the Middle East. In the face of this challenge, policymakers and practitioners need more evidence on which social programs work and why, especially for youth labor market programs. This course is intended to equip academics, evaluators, implementers, and researchers with the skills necessary to produce and consume rigorous impact evaluations.

The course will take place at the American University of Sharjah. Information on visas can be found on the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Visa Information page. This page will be updated as more logistical details are to be confirmed.

Eligibility

The training is open to everyone. Managers and researchers from international development organizations, foundations, governments and non-governmental organizations, trained economists are all encouraged to apply. The course places special emphasis on evaluating labor market programs, although professionals from other sectors and backgrounds will find the course useful.

A necessary prerequisite for this course is relevant experience in statistical tools and impact evaluation. Interested applicants who have already participated in a ILO Evaluation Clinic are especially encouraged to apply, as this course will build upon the skills developed in that course.

Costs

All course fees will be covered by the ILO for applicants who are accepted to the course but course participants will need to pay for their travel, accommodation, and visa. There is a limited number of scholarships available to cover travel and accommodation for participants who demonstrate need. If you are interested in applying for one of these scholarships, please complete the application no later than October 10th, 2014. All admission and scholarship decisions will be made on a rolling basis, and participants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Application

You can apply for the training HERE by providing the required information and submitting your application. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate from J-PAL. Deadline for applying for a position with scholarship for travel and accommodation is 10 October, 2014.

The official webpage

Tales of Transition Writing Contest

Posted on October 4, 2014 by RedFoxx

Tales of Transition Writing Contest

The official call

Description

Do you enjoy writing? Are you interested in post-communist transition? What are your thoughts on a free trip to Prague?

Transitions (TOL) is inviting students from across the globe to choose a topic relating to the social, political, economic, and cultural transition that has taken place in the last 25 years across the formerly communist countries of Europe and Eurasia.

You are free to choose your topic, your angle, your hook, your hypothesis, your research question, your style; as long as your content addresses post-communist transition in Central Europe, Eastern Europe, the Balkans, the Caucasus, or Central Asia, we will process your submission.

A panel of judges, led by Transitions’ editor in chief will choose the top three undergraduate and top three graduate entries. All of the winning entries will be rolled out in our online magazine, which has an international audience of more than 25,000 monthly readers.

The first place undergraduate and first place graduate writers will win a FREE trip to Prague to attend our fall conference, 25 Years After: The Challenges of Building the Post-Communist Media and Communication Industries, from 20-22 November 2014.^*

Submissions are due by 10 October 2014. Submit your entry here!

^* Winner’s package includes the flight to Prague, accommodation in Prague, local transportation, breakfast, daily refreshments, and lunch. Airport transfers and dinners are not included. Prize packages are generously provided by the International Visegrad Fund, which is funding the contest as part of a series of activities and events centered around the 25-year, post-communist anniversary.

The official call

2014 Milan Regional Conference

Posted on October 4, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: Ongoing
Open to: Everyone over 16 years old.
Venue: 8th November, Palazzo Isimbardi, Milano.

Description

European Students For Liberty is rightfully proud to present the 2014 Milan Regional Conference. European Students For Liberty brings this great opportunity by organizing wonderful weekend of inspiring lectures, insightful knowledge, and endless networking with pro-liberty students and young professionals from around the world in Milan.

Eligibility

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

-Be over 16.
-Possess advanced English proficiency
-If you need a visa – hold a valid passport
-Have strong affinity towards Liberty!

Costs

Registrants will be provided full dinners, lunches, coffee-breaks and social activity during the conference. Our executive board will take care of your visa letters in order to get visa approval.

Application

Registration form has been divided into two sections: (1) your contact and registration information on the first page and (2) information about your academic or professional affiliations on the second page. Both sections must be completed before your registration can be processed in our system.

Data collected by Students For Liberty is used for the purpose of improving our programs and events to better serve pro-liberty students world wide.

In order to apply, register HERE.

If you have any questions, write to: yossowski@studentsforliberty.org.

Mosaic’s International Leadership Programme

Posted on October 4, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 6 October 2014 at 09:00 (GMT+1)
Open to: participants between the ages of 25 and 35 years old
Venue: 18 – 29 May 2015, in the Middle East

Description

The International Leadership Programme is an innovative leadership development opportunity which aims to develop leadership skills, inspire thinking about global issues and equip young people to become involved in their local communities. The International Leadership Programme 2015 will begin with a Summit from 18 – 29 May 2015 which will take place in the Middle East.The programme begins with the International Summit, which brings together 80 international young leaders aged 25-35 to participate in a two week residential training conference, featuring world-renowned leadership trainers and speakers.The Summit includes leadership skills workshops, inspirational sessions on global issues such as poverty and sustainability, and visits to projects in the local area which demonstrate leadership in action.Following the Summit each participant is matched with a Mosaic mentor who supports them to write a personal ‘Action Plan’ outlining how they will put their learning into action in their local community.

Participants report to Mosaic on their progress against targets set in their Action Plan for 12 months following the Summit.

Participants’ Action Plans have included projects as wide ranging as running employability skills workshops in Algeria, establishing a mobile library service in rural Indonesia and a women’s financial empowerment project in Iraqi Kurdistan..

Eligibility

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

Age range as of 18 May 2015: 25–35 years
A national and resident of Afghanistan, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Malaysia, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, UAE or UK.
Able to be at the Summit in May 2015. You will need to have a valid passport and ability to apply for a visa. Participants are responsible for arranging both of these.
Fluent English (all elements of the programme will be conducted in English)

Costs

Mosaic is a charity and not a rich organisation. There are significant costs associated with the International Leadership Programme, some of which will be the responsibility of participants – these will be made clear (together with practical arrangements such as flights and visa applications when participants are appointed). At this stage, we do not require information about your financial situation and Mosaic does not wish to discourage any applicant who faces financial difficulty – bursaries will be available to support those who need them.

Application

Participant recruitment for the 2015 programme is open from 15 September and closes at 0900 (GMT+1) on 6 October 2014.

Before completing your application, please ensure that you have read the instructions on how to apply to the programme available to download Applicants sheet. Please note that for your application to be considered you must complete it in full.

Firstly, you will be asked for details including your age, nationality, contact details, a short work history and study history, your career aspirations (100 word limit) as well as contact details for 2 referees who we will contact should you be offered a participant place. Secondly, you will be asked some questions to assess what impact the programme could have on you. The questions you will be asked are:

Please give an example of a time when you have changed a situation – it could be in your workplace, community or personal life. What skills did you use to bring about change? (200 word limit)
From the list of competencies below, which one do you most want to develop? Please describe below what benefit it could bring to you and your community. (200 word limit)

a) The drive and initiative to seize new opportunities, and the resilience to continue when difficulties arise.
b) Having a strong and/or growing sense of self-awareness, and the ability to use this awareness to get the best from ourselves.
c) The ability to engage and work with different people from different backgrounds, providing them with inspiration, a clear vision and strong communication.
d) Having a genuine openness to new experience and a readiness to listen to others, in order to continue to learn throughout career and life.
e) Working with humility and integrity, and being highly reliable and trustworthy in all aspects of life.

Can you give an example of how a global issue is currently affecting your own local community? (200 word limit)
Can you give an example of where a positive attitude has enabled you to overcome a challenge? (200 word limit)

In order to apply, register HERE.

Asian Women in Business Scholarship

Posted on September 27, 2014 by RedFoxx

PURPOSE AND PHILOSOPHY

The AWIB Scholarship is awarded to exceptional Asian women who demonstrate a commitment to scholarship, leadership, community service, and/or entrepreneurship. Founded in 1995, Asian Women In Business (AWIB) is the only non-profit, tax-exempt organization in the country with the primary mission of assisting Asian women entrepreneurs. Over the years, AWIB has expanded its mission to address the identified needs and issues affecting the business and professional development of Asian Americans. AWIB also serves on various task forces and boards to promote the inclusion of minority and women owned businesses and professionals.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

_Each winner will receive $2,500
_Applicant can be considered for an additional $2,500 (a total of $5,000) if qualified as lower middle income
_Awards are expected to be applied towards tuition and other education-related expenses

ELIGIBILITY

_Female and of Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry (includes those who can trace their ancestry from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam)
_Enrolled full-time in an accredited 4-year undergraduate institution in the U.S. at the time of application and award
_Maintain a minimum 3.0 (out of 4.0) undergraduate GPA at the time of application
_Have one or more of the following:
_A leadership role in a community endeavor
_A record of entrepreneurial achievement
_U.S. citizen or permanent resident
_For the additional $2,500, financial need must be demonstrated by submitting a copy of the most current FAFSA form AND the Financial Aid Award Notice from your institution for the 2014-2015 academic year.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

_Read the FAQ page before filling out the application
_TYPE and fill out the text-enabled pdf application; handwritten applications will NOT be accepted
_Do not use acronyms or uncommon abbreviations
_If you include college organizations in your Leadership Positions and Volunteer Work, please attach the college’s official description of the organization
_A college transcript is required for the application; semifinalists will be asked to provide their

official college transcript

_Each applicant must submit two essays. Essay prompts can be found on the last page of this application
_Each applicant is required to submit a minimum of 1 and no more than 6 letters of recommendation
_Recommendation letters and references listed on the application must NOT be your relatives, peers, or other students; good references are employers, supervisors, professors, deans, etc.
_Be sure to include correct and current contact information for references
_Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered
_The application and accompanying materials must be postmarked by October 1, 2014

Mail all materials to Asian Women In Business, 42 Broadway, Suite 1748. New York, NY 10004

_AWIB, at its discretion, may conduct interviews with semifinalists
_Winners will be notified in November 2014

Feel free to attach additional material or information that reinforces your descriptions and experiences

International Conference ‘Art, Society and Politics in (Post) Socialism’ in Timisoara, Romania

Posted on September 27, 2014 by RedFoxx

CONFERENCE: ” Art, Society and Politics in (Post) Socialism”
VENUE: West University of Timisoara, Romania, 17-18 November 2014
PRESENTATION
The Conference aims at investigating the multiple dimensions of the arts in socialist and post-socialist societies. We welcome contributions from all fields which are relevant for understanding the relationship between the arts, society and politics, such as history, art history, anthropology, sociology, and political science. Interdisciplinary approach and comparative perspective are encouraged.
Although the focus of the conference is on visual arts, papers concerning music, literature, and performing arts will also be considered.
Suggested topics include, but are not limited to the following:

· Public art in socialist and post-socialist countries
· Commissioning public art in socialism
· Propaganda and dissent in arts
· Politics and the public reception of the work of art
· Status of arts and artists in post-socialism
· Arts education in (post) socialism
· Art and ideology
· Public art and collective memory

The conference language is English.
DEADLINE
Please send a short presentation and an abstract of no more 300 words on the address andreea.lazea@e-uvt.ro. The deadline for abstract submission is October 15, 2014. Authors invited to attend the conference will be notified by October 20, 2014. Proposals consisting in portfolios of images, short movies, multimedia products, projects are also welcome.
EXPENSES
There is no participation fee.
A limited reimbursement, up to 350 Euro, can be offered to participants abroad, for international travel expenses. Accommodation will be provided subject to availability.
If you have additional queries, you may send an email to the address above.

Apply now for the international seminar “United Europe – Democracy at all levels!”

Posted on September 27, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 8 October 2014
Open to: Young people aged 18-30 years who are citizens of one of the 47 member states of the Council of Europe + citizens of Belarus.
Venue: 25-30 November 2014 in Chisinau, Moldova.

Description

Co – organised by JEF Europe, JEF Moldova and JEF Belarus, the International Seminar “United Europe – Democracy at all levels” will take place from the 25-30 November in Chisinau, the capital of Moldova.

About JEF: Young European Federalists (JEF, French Jeunes Européens fédéralistes) is a political youth organisation. Active in most European countries and with around 25,000 members, it seeks to promote European integration through the strengthening and democratisation of the European Union (EU). JEF has close ties to the European Movement and the Union of European Federalists and is a full member of the European Youth Forum (YFJ). Former activists of JEF are organised in the Friends of JEF.

Eligibility

Young people aged 18-30 years who are citizens of one of the 47 member states of the Council of Europe + citizens of Belarus. Applications from non-eligible persons will not be taken into account.

Costs

Participation fee: 120€ for JEF Members, 150€ for Non-JEF Members 30€ for Belorussian and Moldavian participants. (There are 10 scholarships of 50€ provided upon request)

Travel reimbursement: 70% of the travel costs (up to max 200€)

*JEF Europe and JEF Moldova will assist in visa procedures if needed.

**Do not book your ticket and/or pay the participation fee before you receive an e-mail confirmation regarding your selection

Application

Deadline for applications: 8 October 2014

To apply, please fill out this form.
Confirmation of your participation will be sent on Friday 10th October.

For more information read the full call HERE

Youth Forum “New Generation for Eu Enlargement”

Posted on September 21, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 29 September 2014
Open to: participants between the ages of 20 and 30 years old, from EU and neigbouring countries.
Venue: 25-30 October 2014, Belgrade, Republic of Serbia

Description

The Youth Forum “New Generation for EU Enlargement” will take place in Belgrade, Republic of Serbia, on 25 and 30 October 2014. This Forum are organized by the European Center for Peace and Development (ECPD) of the University for Peace established by the United Nations, the Association of European Border Regions (AEBR) and Youth Association of Serbia (OSS), with cooperation with Euroregion Nisava and Euroregion Drina. Analyzing the situation in the Balkans and results of projects dealing with cross-border cooperation reconciliation, tolerance and human security as preconditions for maintaining peace in the Balkans, we have concluded that, although the Balkans’ capacity for changes and innovations in the area of cross-border cooperation at the local and regional level is constantly growing, the analysis shows that there is a lack of young leaders in the border areas who can initiate and implement the cross-border projects and prepare the new generation for the EU Enlargement. Cross-border cooperation is one of the crucial factors influencing the achievements of the economics, social and territorial cohesion within Europe, especially relating to the borders between the new and the old member states, between the new member states, as well as between the new EU member states and their neighboring countries. For almost half century cross-border cooperation has been recognized as a very powerful tool for maintaining peace and building good neighbourly relations between the European borders.

The meeting aims to provide young people with a deeper understanding of the circumstances in which they live and to enable them to develop common initiatives and projects for assuring a positive prospect for young people in the border regions of Europe.

Eligibility

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

Preferable age between 20 and 30
The applicants should have ability to speak and understand English
postgraduate students from the Balkan region who are majoring in one of the following fields: cross-border cooperation, politics and diplomacy, economics, culture, media, tourism, sports, peace and conflict resolution.
young professionals in one of the following fields: cross-border cooperation, politics and diplomacy, economics, culture, media, tourism, sports, peace and conflict resolution
young professionals in one of the following fields: cross-border cooperation, politics and diplomacy, economics, culture, media, tourism, sports, peace and conflict resolution

Application

For applying to participate in the work of the Youth Forum, please send the filled registration form by September 29, 2014 to the following e-mail address: info@ecpdorg.net or office@ecpd.org.rs .

DOWNLOAD | Registration form | (*.docx file)

You are encouraged to use Europass (CV) form to present yourself. You may find CV template at this link:http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/europass/home/hornav/Downloads.csp

For more infomation click this link..

No Hate Speech Seminar in Berlin, Germany

Posted on September 21, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 1 October 2014
Open to: people from Germany and all countries from the Balkan region
Venue: 20-29 October in Berlin, Germany

Description

SCI Germany in cooperation with the “SAVA Workinggroup” and the “Media Competence Centre Pankow” is organizing the “No Hate Speech” Seminar which will be held in Berlin from 20-29 October 2014. During this seminar the participants will get to know about the “No Hate Speech” movement, which addresses and contradicts hate speech, racism and discrimination in their online expression. The participants will first discuss the topic theoretically by analysing examples. Then, under the guidance of the media competence centre, they will develop an online platform which enables users to react to hate speech creatively and to connect with other activists of the No Hate Speech movement. After the seminar, it is planned to organize an event in each participating country with the aim of popularizing and promoting the platform.

Eligibility

The seminar is open to people interested in the topic coming from Germany and all countries from the Balkan region.

Costs

All the costs for food, accommodation and travels inside Berlin are covered by the organizers. Participants will need to cover their own travel expenses.

Application

Interested applicants need to fill in the application form available HERE and submit it to: outgoing@sci-d.de.

The deadline to apply is 1 October 2014.

For further information please visit the official call.

School of Fundamental Diplomatic Skills 2015, Warsaw, Poland

Posted on September 21, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 4 January 2015
Open to: Highly motivated students wishing to complement their university education; Recent graduates wishing to develop often overlooked soft-skills necessary for work in the international community; Young professionals looking to distinguish themselves from their peers
Venue: 2-6 February, 2015, Warsaw, Poland

Description

The School of Fundamental Diplomatic Skills is a course designed for university students, recent graduates and young professionals who recognize the value and necessity of soft skills expected by employers and recruiters from diplomatic and international business sectors. Over 30 intensive hours, participants will engage in simulations, workshops and lectures. Method:

30 hours of rigorous, hands-on workshops, simulations and lectures
Modern techniques of instruction
Unique combination of practice and theory
Diverse and multicultural participants, which establishes a forum for exchanging experiences and networking. The European Academy of Diplomacy annually hosts 100s participants from more than 40 countries in our various international programs.

Eligibility

Highly motivated students wishing to complement their university education; Recent graduates wishing to develop often overlooked soft-skills necessary for work in the international community; Young professionals looking to distinguish themselves from their peers

Costs & Scholarships

335 EUR (without accommodation) or 535 EUR (with accommodation). The registration fee includes 5 days of the courses, materials, coffee breaks, lunches and diploma. All participants are expected to arrange their own travel. Limited number of best applicants will receive a scholarship.

Application

Application form needs to be submitted along with the current CV. All applicants will be required to submit a current CV in Europass format.

In order to apply, register HERE.

The official web-page.