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The 7th International Summer School in German Philosophy
Deadline: 15 April 2017
Open to: students from around the world
Venue: 10-21 July 2017 in Bonn, Germany
Description
The 7th International Summer School in German Philosophy will trace the central debates concerning the concepts of free will and political freedom in the Post-Kantian tradition. This course will attempt to provide a fairly comprehensive critical overview of the theories of political freedom and free will that were so central to Classical German Philosophy in the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. We will begin by looking at the ideas of political freedom and free will as they developed among the ancient Greeks, in early Christianity and in Luther’s hugely influential essay The Freedom of a Christian (which influenced among others Kant, Schelling and Hegel). We will then move ahead to consider a family of compatibilist theories of free will that were developed around the middle of the eighteenth century (Hume, Wolff, and the early Kant). We will then briefly consider Kant’s liberal political philosophy and especially the unusual synthesis of incompatibilism and compatibilism that he developed in the Critical period (the Third Antinomy and the Second Critique).
From there, we will move to the Post-Kantian constellation and focus on selected texts by Schopenhauer, Schelling and Hegel. Arguably, the Post-Kantian philosophers confront Kant on metaphysical grounds in that they believe that Kant’s metaphysics of nature gives rise to a placement issue, as it is hard to see how human freedom could fit into a causally closed world-order of the type envisaged by Kant. Hegel, however, revises the Kantian framework in a radical way by attempting in effect to replace a metaphysical conception of free will with his conception of socio-political freedom as laid out in his Phenomenology of Spirit and his mature Philosophy of Right.
Our last focus will be Hegel, who can be seen as developing a distinctive multi-level theory of several different sorts of freedom, including free will, socio-political freedom, and what one might call metaphysical freedom. Finally, we shall consider Nietzsche’s views on free will, which are striking for their tendency to call both the idea of the will and the idea of its freedom radically into question.
The first week of this course will be run by Prof. Dr. Michael Forster, the second by Prof. Dr. Markus Gabriel. As always, we will invite a series of high-profile keynote speakers.
Eligibility
- All students must in addition have at least one degree in philosophy.
- All texts and discussions will be in English.
- The course will be open to a maximum of 40 participants.
Costs
The International Centre for Philosophy North Rhine-Westphalia will be offering several stipends for foreign graduate students to cover part of their traveling expenses and accommodations. To apply for a stipend, please send a short, separate letter outlining current funding status, financial need and projected travel expenses. Please note that there are no registration or course fees for the summer school.
We will help all participants find accommodation in Bonn (youth hostel, hotel rooms). More information regarding housing will be made available soon. Please contact us at: philosophy-summerschool@uni-bonn.de. Participants will be responsible for meals outside official summer school dinners. All usual services (internet and library access, etc.) will be provided.
Application
Please send the following by 15.4.2017 to:: philosophy-summerschool@uni-bonn.de.
- CV of no more than 2 pages
- Statement of intent of no more than 1 page. Please mention in your statement whether you are interested in attending and participating in several seminars on the topic in German, which will be offered should demand warrant.
- Writing sample of no more than 2,000 words in either English, French or German.
International Youth Summit 2017 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Deadline: 24 February, 2017
Open to: young people from across the world and Uzbekistan
Venue: 24-26 March 2017 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Description
If you are an active youth and interested in connecting with 300 passionate young people from across the world and Uzbekistan, you are invited to join us at the second International Youth Summit in Tashkent, Uzbekistan 24-26 March 2017. The event under the theme: ‘My country, My pride’ will feature highly experienced speakers across the youth-related fields that will provide an extra bridge to the discussion and will contribute to the outcomes of the event.
Eligibility
In order to be considered eligible to apply, you must fulfill all of the following criteria:
- be no younger than 17 and no older than 27 years old
- demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and potential to become a key leader in your community
- passion to create positive social change and willingness to use Summit experience in your leadership position
- be active either in politics (local, national, or international), civil society organizations, media, the business sector, local communities, and other fields
- good knowledge of written and spoken English
Application
We value diversity and unique perspectives. The organizing team will select participants with varied professional and academic backgrounds. The candidates will be selected from a competitive pool based on their expertise and will ensure a geographical and gender balance.
Announcement of all successful candidates will be announced on 28 February 2017.
In order to apply, register HERE.
If you have any questions, please contact via email: info.yldp@gmail.com
Resistance is Fertile – Call for participants 2017 in Liverpool, UK
Deadline: 30 January 2017 (midnight, CET)
Open to: activists between the ages of 16 and 32 years old
Venue: 24-29 March, 2017 in Liverpool, UK
Description
Despite the ideals and the efforts of several generations to stop wars, the reality is that armed conflicts are still ravaging societies worldwide, including in Europe and on Europe’s borders. These ongoing wars bring about tremendous misery for those affected, they erase the future perspectives of any young people living in those societies, and they force people to flee, often to societies that might not even welcome victims of war.
We, the Federation of Young European Greens, are an organisation and a movement committed to going to the roots of problems and creating, as well as practicing, sustainable long-term solutions. We in that spirit are organising a seminar titled “Resistance is Fertile” on 24-29 March, 2017 in Liverpool, UK. The seminar is supported by the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe and European Green Party.
The project aims to empower youth organisations, in particular Young Greens, to strengthen Europe’s role in peacebuilding internationally. With Europe we mean European civil society, political actors, and governmental actors.
The seminar is linked to the congress of Global Young Greens taking place on 30 March – 2 April. The selected participants are expected to participate in the congress as well.
Eligibility
We are looking for activists from the age bracket of 16-32. We particularly encourage young people coming from the former or current conflict areas or disadvantaged backgrounds. We are looking forward to compiling a diverse group of participants.
Costs
Financial and practical conditions of participation: All costs of the programme (including food, accommodation, travel and visa costs) will be covered by the organisers. Selected participants will be asked to pay the participation fee of the seminar in the amount of €50.
Application
Applications for the camp are accepted only through filling out the Online Application form. The deadline for applications is 27th January (midnight, CET).
In order to apply, register HERE.
In case of questions, please contact project.manager@fyeg.org and fabian@fyeg.org.
U.S. Department of State Pathways Internship Experience Program (IEP) for summer 2017 is accepting application
We are accepting applications for the U.S. Department of State Pathways Internship Experience Program (IEP) in our Washington D.C. location. Visit USAJOBS to start the online application process and view the following vacancy announcement numbers. Please note the cutoff number for each position; These vacancy announcements will be open from January 18 to January 24, 2017 or when 100 applications have been received. The vacancy will close on whichever day the first of these conditions are met. If the application limit is reached on the same day the announcement opened, the open and close date will be the same. Candidates are encouraged to read the entire announcement before submitting their application packages.
The Internship Experience Program (IEP) allows for non-temporary appointments that are expected to last the length of the academic program for which the intern is enrolled. IEP participants, while in the program, are eligible for noncompetitive promotions. This program allows for noncompetitive conversion into the competitive service following successful completion of all program requirements. Veteran’s preference applies. So consider a Pathways internship with the U.S. Department of State to witness and participate in the formulation and implementation of U.S. foreign policy while working closely with the U.S. diplomats and Civil Service professionals who carry out America’s foreign policy initiatives. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions. If you have any questions or would like to search for topics of interest, please contact HRSC@state.gov or visit our forums or FAQs at careers.state.gov. We appreciate your interest in a career with the U.S. Department of State. |
Multicultural Undergraduate Interns: At the Getty, Deadline – Feb 1st, 2017

Applicants are required to complete and submit the online Multicultural Undergraduate Internship application form (which includes uploading a supplemental application form; Personal Statement; Transcript(s); and Letters of Recommendation) by 5:00p.m. Pacific Standard Time on February 1, 2017. Materials received after the deadline will result in an incomplete application.
For the best user experience, we strongly recommend use of the Google Chrome browser. You may also use Firefox or Safari. The Internet Explorer (IE) browser is not compatible with our portal.
We cannot accept applications hand-delivered to the Getty Center or those sent by e-mail or fax.
Application Materials
As part of the application, you will need to prepare the following materials:
- 1. Personal Statement: Your Personal Statement should consist of no more than 500 words (two double-spaced pages). The Personal Statement should explain why you are interested in an internship at the Getty. Please address what you hope to gain from this internship, your interest or involvement in issues of Multiculturalism, aspects of your past experience that are most relevant to the application, and any specific career or educational avenues you are interested in exploring.
- 2. Transcript(s): Transcripts are required for undergraduates. Please be aware that you may be requested to submit hardcopies of official transcripts/academic records at a later date in the evaluation process. If you graduated from a school outside of the United States, transcripts may be substituted with proof of completed courses and/or copies of diploma(s). A note concerning multiple transcripts: you may upload each one individually or as a single combined document (strongly preferred).
- 3. Letters of Recommendation (2): Applicants must have two confidential letters of recommendation submitted directly by their recommenders. Letters must be received no later than 5:00p.m. Pacific Standard Time on February 1, 2017. Typically, the most appropriate recommenders are university faculty members who are able to address your academic performance. Other recommenders may include past or current employers of relevant work who are familiar with your skills and abilities. Recommenders should be sure to state how long s/he has known the applicant and in what capacity. We would particularly appreciate your comments on the applicant’s abilities in the following areas: academic performance, research and writing skills, curiosity and ability to take initiative, interpersonal skills, and dependability. We would appreciate you ranking the individual on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being below average and 5 being excellent. Recommenders will be automatically contacted via email through the application system.
Create or update your account and password, log in, and begin a new application.
You may return to your work at any time by visiting the portal at the link above and logging into your account.
Please note that as part of this application you will request that two confidential letters of recommendation be forwarded by your recommenders through the system by February 1, 2017.
Once you request this information you will be able to monitor your account to confirm that the letters have been submitted.
Due to the large volume of applications received, staff is unable to respond to application-related questions once the deadline has passed. Finalists will be contacted for phone or in-person interviews in early April. All applicants will be notified of the Foundation’s final decision in May.
E-mail: summerinterns@getty.edu
http://www.getty.edu/foundation/initiatives/current/mui/mui_getty_internships.html
2017 Overseas Youth English Teaching Volunteer Service Program in Taiwan
Application Guidelines for
APPLICATION PERIOD |
February 1 to February 28, 2017《Applications must be received by the registration offices on or before March 1》
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES |
The program will be held from July 1 to July 29, 2017. There are 420 volunteers (includes 70 volunteers of Hakka origin) spots available this year. Volunteers will participate in training courses during the first week and teach English at one of various remote schools (70 Hakka volunteers will teach English at remote schools in Hakka dialects) during the second and third weeks. Then, a tour of various areas of Taiwan will be conducted during the last week.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPLICATION |
1)Applicants must be in the 11th grade or above at the time of application and between the ages of 17 and 25 (as shown on passport) by November 30, 2017.
(2)Applicants must currently reside in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or Belize.
(3)Applicants should be in good health and English must be their native language.
(4)Applicants must be highly motivated and have basic communication skills of spoken Mandarin.
(5)Applicants who apply this program as Hakka origin must be recommended by Hakka societies or groups in their overseas residential areas.
(6)Have not participated this program before.
PROGRAM INFORMATION |
(1)Each participant will be arranged to serve at one of various remote schools after completing the training courses.
(2)Volunteers will teach English from Monday to Friday with a self-designed lesson plan.
(3)Meals will be comprised of mainly Chinese food.
(4)Accommodations: 4 to 6 people per room, separated by gender.
(5)Participants must serve for the entire duration of the program except for health complications or other unexpected conditions. OCAC will issue a certificate of 80 service hours printed both in Chinese and English to those who have finished the whole program and comply with the regulations of the sponsors, the organizer and the participating schools.
(6)Participants are required to submit a reflection essay at the end of the program. OCAC will reward a memorial program DVD to participants who accomplished the 80 service hours.
APPLICATION LOCATIONS |
Please apply through ROC Embassies, Missions, or Cultural Centers in the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or Belize (see the attachment for detailed addresses). Application forms can be obtained at the above offices or downloaded online at the OCAC website (www.ocac.gov.tw) / expatriate youth activities or the program website (www.aidsummer.net). Please submit the completed application package along with the required documents as detailed in “Application Procedures” to the above office nearest your current residence by March 1, 2017.
SUBMISSION OPTIONS |
Please submit the application package personally or by mail to the above offices.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES |
(1)The following documents (the application package) must be submitted personally or by mail to the above offices:
- Application form with a 1½-inch photo taken within six months of the date of submission.
- Internet Registration Sheet (please print out the confirmation page after submitting online application).
- General Regulations Sheet signed by the applicant and the parent.
- Personal Data Consent Form signed by the (adult) applicant or the legal representative (when applicant is minor).
- A copy of the applicant’s health insurance card.
- Copies of the applicant’s birth certificate and the residing country’s passport.
- Official school cumulative grades transcript from the institute(s) of your highest level of education.
(3) The program’s online registration will be open starting February 1, 2017 at the website (www.aidsummer.net). The applicant should create an account online to fill in personal information and upload an autobiography, a copy of school transcript, a copy of SAT or ACT score report, evidence of achievements, honors, deeds or qualifications etc., a personal photo, and a copy of the completed application form. After completing the registration procedures, print out the confirmation page (Internet Registration Sheet) and submit it with the above mentioned documents as part of the application package to the ROC Embassy, Mission, or one of the affiliated Cultural Centers nearest your current residence.
(4)Your admission status with the program will be posted to your online account at the website (www.aidsummer.net) by the end of March 2017. Those admitted should confirm attendance online immediately, then, within the next 14 days, have their family doctor complete the Health Certificate, upload a copy to their web account, and mail the completed form to the same ROC Embassy, Mission, or Cultural Center where the application package was sent. If the applicant decides not to participate in the program, he/she should log in to the website and mark “Decline” in his/her personal account as early as possible. Those who decide to participate are required to provide their arrival flight information online with a copy of purchased airline ticket and submit a request for airport pick-up if necessary, before May 15, 2017. The conditional admission may be withdrawn without the required information uploaded on time.
PROGRAM FEES |
ž For the entire duration of the program, the sponsors will pay for the meals, accommodations and group transportation in Taiwan. The sponsors will also provide NT$4,000,000 travel insurance and NT$400,000 medical insurance.
ž The participant must pay the following expenses:
(1)Round-trip air fares from the country of residence to Taiwan.
(2)Personal medical expenses exceeding the insurance’s coverage.
(3)Accommodations and other expenses if the participant arrives earlier or leaves later.
VISA |
The program will last for 29 days. The participant should contact the nearby ROC Embassy, Mission or Cultural Office beforehand to apply for a proper visa. Visa Exempt Entry and Landing Visa are NOT appropriate for any stay over 30 days. The OCAC and program organizer should not be held responsible for any inconvenience that may be caused if the participant’s visa is overdue.
Important Notices |
Admitted applicants can not request specific hosting school assignments. The program sponsors have the right to withdraw certificates of volunteer service if volunteers do not fully participate in all activities assigned in the first three weeks, follow the hosting school’s rules, and/or fulfill their responsibilities to the program. Exceptions will be made in cases of emergency and/or hospitalization.
各報名地區一覽表 APPLICATION LOCATIONS
華府華僑文教服務中心
CULTURE CENTER OF TAIPEI ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE IN THE UNITED STATES
901 WIND RIVER LANE, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878, U.S.A.
TEL:(301)869-8585 FAX:(301)869-8883
金山灣區華僑文教服務中心
CULTURE CENTER OF TAIPEI ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL OFFICE IN SAN FRANCISCO (SUNNYVALE)
1269 FORGEWOOD AVE., SUNNYVALE, CA 94089, U. S. A.
TEL:(408)747-0394 FAX:(408)747-0415
金山華僑文教服務中心
CULTURE CENTER OF TAIPEI ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL OFFICE IN SAN FRANCISCO
739 COMMERCIAL STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94108, U. S. A.
TEL:(415)986-1188 FAX:(415)986-5588
洛杉磯華僑文教服務中心
CULTURE CENTER OF TAIPEI ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL OFFICE IN LOS ANGELES (EL MONTE)
9443 TELSTAR AVENUE, EL MONTE, CA 91731, U.S.A.
TEL:(626)443-9999 FAX:(626)443-7777
橙縣華僑文教服務中心
CULTURE CENTER OF TAIPEI ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL OFFICE IN LOS ANGELES (SANTA ANA)
2901 WEST MACARTHUR BLVD., SUITES 115, SANTA ANA, CA 92704, U.S.A.
TEL:(714)754-9999 FAX:(714)754-6666
紐約華僑文教服務中心
CULTURE CENTER OF TAIPEI ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL OFFICE IN NEW YORK
133-32 41ST ROAD, FLUSHING, NEW YORK, NY 11355, U.S.A.
TEL:(718)886-7770 FAX:(718)961-3303
芝加哥華僑文教服務中心
CULTURE CENTER OF TAIPEI ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL OFFICE IN CHICAGO
55 E 63rd ST., WESTMONT, IL 60559, U. S. A
TEL:(630)323-2440 FAX:(630)323-8147
波士頓華僑文教服務中心
CULTURE CENTER OF TAIPEI ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL OFFICE IN BOSTON
90 LINCOLN ST., NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MA 02461, U. S. A.
TEL:(617)965-8801 FAX:(617)965-8815
休士頓華僑文教服務中心
CULTURE CENTER OF TAIPEI ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL OFFICE IN HOUSTON
10303 WESTOFFICE DRIVE,HOUSTON, TX 77042, U.S.A.
TEL:(713)789-4995 FAX:(713)789-4755
西雅圖華僑文教服務中心
CULTURE CENTER OF TAIPEI ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL OFFICE IN SEATTLE
1008 140TH AVE., NE SUITE 108 BELLEVUE, WA 98005, U.S.A
TEL:(425)746-3602 FAX:(425)746-3604
亞特蘭大華僑文教服務中心
CULTURE CENTER OF TAIPEI ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL OFFICE IN ATLANTA
5377 NEW PEACHTREE RD., CHAMBLEE, GA 30341, U.S.A
TEL:(770)451-4456 FAX:(770)451-8119
多倫多華僑文教服務中心
CULTURE CENTRE,TAIPEI ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL OFFICE IN TORONTO
888 PROGRESS AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO, M1H 2X7, CANADA
TEL:(416)439-8889 EXT 21-22 FAX:(416)439-4929
駐關島辦事處
TAIPEI ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL OFFICE IN GUAM
SUITE 505, BANK OF GUAM BLDG., 111, CHALAN SANTO PAPA ROAD, HAGATŇA, GUAM 96910
U. S. A.
TEL:(671)472-5865 FAX:(671)472-5869
駐檀香山辦事處
TAIPEI ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL OFFICE IN HONOLULU
2746 PALI HIGHWAY, HONOLULU HAWAII 96817, U. S. A.
TEL:(808)595-6347 FAX:(808)595-6542
駐丹佛辦事處
TAIPEI ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL OFFICE IN DENVER
1600 BROADWAY BLVD, SUITE 1740, DENVER, CO 80202, U. S. A.
TEL:(720)587-2949 FAX:(720)587-2958
駐邁阿密辦事處
TAIPEI ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL OFFICE IN MIAMI
2333 PONCE DE LEON BLVD., SUITE 610 CORAL GABLES, FL 33134, U.S.A.
TEL:(305)443-8917 FAX:(305)442-6054
駐加拿大代表處
TAIPEI ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL OFFICE, CANADA
45 O’CONNOR ST., SUITE 1960, WORLD EXCHANGE PLAZA, OTTAWA, ONTARIO K1P1A4 CANADA
TEL:(613)231-5080 FAX:(613)231-7112
駐溫哥華辦事處
TAIPEI ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL OFFICE, VANCOUVER
Suite 2200, 650 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 4N7, CANADA
TEL:(604)689-4111 FAX:(604)689-0101
駐奧克蘭辦事處
TAIPEI ECONOMIC & CULTURAL OFFICE
LEVEL 18, 120 ALBERT STREET, AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
TEL:(09)303-3903 FAX:(09)302-3399
雪梨華僑文教服務中心
CULTURE CENTER OF OCAC IN SYDNEY
LEVEL 6, 8 THOMAS ST., CHATSWOOD NSW 2067, AUSTRALIA
TEL:(02)9410-0088 FAX:(02)9410-2177
布里斯本華僑文教服務中心
QUEENSLAND TAIWAN CENTRE INC.
SHOP 36B, SUNNYPARK SHOPPING CENTRE (342 MCCULLOUGH STREET, SUNNYBANK QLD 4109 AUSTRALIA)
TEL:(07)3345-7066 FAX:(07)3345-8838
駐墨爾本辦事處
TAIPEI ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL OFFICE
LEVEL 46, 80 COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE, VIC 3000, AUSTRALIA
TEL:(03)9650-8611 FAX:(03)9650-8711
駐英國代表處
TAIPEI REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE IN THE U. K.
50 GROSVENOR GARDENS, LONDON SW1W OEB, UNITED KINGDOM
TEL:(20)7881-2650 FAX:(20)7730-3139
駐愛爾蘭代表處
TAIPEI REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE IN IRELAND
8 LOWER HATCH STREET DUBLIN 2, IRELAND
TEL:(1)678-5413 FAX:(1)676-1686
駐南非代表處
TAIPEI LIAISON OFFICE IN THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
1147 SCHOEMAN STREET, HATFIELD, PRETORIA, REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
TEL:(12)430-6071~73 FAX:(12)342-7110
駐貝里斯大使館
EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA (TAIWAN), BELIZE CITY, BELIZE
No. 20 NORTH PARK STREET, BELIZE CITY, BELIZE (CENTRAL AMERICA)
TEL:(501)227-8744 FAX:(501)-223-3082
Royal Caribbean Is Hiring Someone to Travel the World and Take Photos for Instagram
Are you on the hunt for an internship? Are you already employed, but thinking your life might be better if you quit your job and instead got paid to Instagram for three weeks? Well then, hold on to your iPhones.
Royal Caribbean UK & Ireland will be hiring one savvy photographer this summer for its new “intern-ship” program, according to Conde Nast Traveler. This lucky human will get to spend three weeks between June and July 2017 setting sail with Royal Caribbean and documenting their adventures all over Instagram. The intern will board Ovation of the Seas, Anthem of the Seas and Freedom of the Seas and travel to Beijing, New York, and Barcelona, respectively, with all of their daily expenses covered.
The intern will also receive 3,000 British pounds ($3,723) in prize money and get “complimentary access to climbing walls, Flowrider, restaurants, swimming pools, zip wires, water-slides and onboard fitness facilities.”
All you have to do to apply is post a “most extraordinary” travel photo or video to Instagram and tag @RoyalCaribbeanUK and #ExtraordinaryExplorer. Applicants must be at least 21, own an iPhone, and have “extensive knowledge of all 23 filters.” Apply here before applications close on Jan. 31.
JCamp – Temple University School of Media and Communication – July 22 – 27, 2017
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The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is now accepting applications for JCamp, an all-expenses-paid journalism training program for talented high school students of diverse backgrounds. JCamp is free and open to current freshmen, sophomores and juniors in high school. Students of all races and ethnicities are encouraged to apply before the March 12, 2017 deadline. I encourage you to pass this information along to any students you think may be interested in the program. JCamp will celebrate its 17th year in 2017 at the Temple University School of Media and Communication in Philadelphia, PA, July 22 – 27. The six-day camp brings students together for intensive training in writing, photography, broadcast, online media and reporting led by professional journalists. The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) is a non-profit educational and professional organization with more than 1,600 members across the United States and Asia. Part of AAJA’s mission is to provide encouragement, information, advice and scholarship assistance to AAPI students who aspire to professional journalism careers. Please feel free to contact me at patriciav@aaja.org with any questions. Thank you, Patricia Villon AAJA Program Associate 415-346-2051 ext. 105 Learn more about JCamp and the 2016 program, including last year’s faculty and students. |
Communications Officer (Paid Internship) – Geneva (Switzerland)
The Flowminder Foundation
The Flowminder Foundation is a non-profit organisation registered in Stockholm (Sweden) with staff in Geneva (Switzerland) and Southampton (UK). Our mission is to improve public health and welfare in low- and middle-income countries. We collect, aggregate, integrate and analyse anonymous mobile operator data, satellite and household survey data. We often work with extremely large datasets, composed of billions of data points. Our analyses enable us to map the distributions and characteristics of vulnerable populations in low- and middle-income countries. The data we provide are global public goods. We work with governments, intergovernmental organizations and NGOs. We help save lives by providing analyses and decision support to all relevant parties, based on our latest academic advances.
- Read more about Flowminder at www.flowminder.org
- and about Flowminder in the media: www.flowminder.org/news
- and: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hY9g0kPi8BA
Position
The Communications Officer will act as the focal point for all communications-related activities within Flowminder and will develop and implement communications strategies in coordination with the Executive Director and line managers. The Communications Officer is a new position within the organization with room to grow and develop. The position is a 6-month paid internship, that could lead to employment depending on individual performance and funding.
Role Description
- In coordination with the Executive Director, design the overall Flowminder communication strategy, programs and activities, and execute them
- Coordinate communications across multiple platforms including print, web, social media and event in order to increase awareness of Flowminder’s mission and activities
- Produce and edit content to develop and maintain the website, internet presence, newsletter, marketing materials and annual reports Liaise with Executive Director and line managers on how to frame Flowminder expertise and track record in interesting and engaging ways
- Liaise with external service suppliers, such as web design and communications agencies
- Develop expertise and skills through self-training, networking and benchmarking. Identify best practices in nonprofit communication management and implement them
- Monitor and evaluate impact of communication activities using relevant tools
Education
- Master’s degree in Communications or Marketing, alternatively in a relevant field in which Flowminder works (international development, international relations, global health or humanitarian response) with documented relevant experience in Communications
Experience
- Previous significant experience in communications-related work for a development, humanitarian or research organisation, preferably in an international environment
- Demonstrated experience in developing communications across various platforms, including web and social media
- Demonstrated experience in designing, producing and editing electronic and printed materials and content
Competences
Required
- Native speaker in English is a requirement
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to think strategically in terms of communications needs and setup
- Capacity to work on own initiative
- Capacity to work effectively as a team member in a multicultural environment
- Robust computer skills Advanced knowledge in utilizing and developing presence on social media platforms relevant to the target audience
Desirable
- Knowledge of measurement tools such as Google Analytics to monitor and evaluate impact
- Knowledge of social media management dashboards, blogging platforms, email marketing software
- Graphic design skills (InDesign/Photoshop)
Conditions
- Start date: January 2017
- Duration: The position is a 6-month internship, that could lead to employment depending on individual performance and funding
- Remuneration: Paid internship
- This position is full-time (40 hours/week) and based in Geneva, Switzerland. Occasional trips abroad.
- Only Swiss and eligible EU citizens, or those with a valid work permit for Switzerland will be considered
Deadline for applications: Application will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply as soon as possible but no later than January 8, 2017.
Please submit all applications only by email to “ careers@flowminder.org ” stating “FLCO_2017” in the subject line of the email. Please submit your CV and cover letter in ONE file and name the file with your LAST NAME.