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Feed and Feeding for Farmers video competition

FAO invites PhD students and young researchers from developing countries to participate in a video competition with the objective to share information on promising animal nutrition technologies that will contribute to improved feeding of livestock. Further information available at: http://www.fao.org/ag/againfo/home/documents/2014-Video-competition_En.pdf

Communications Intern

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT  Adeso is an expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian organization. At Adeso, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive. Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming. We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy. For the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future. At present, Adeso has programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan. Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organi...

Information Technology Assistant (Developer)

  VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: WFP 14-0015263    Job Title: Information Technology Assistant (Developer)  Post Grade: Service Contract, SC-5  Duty Station: Nairobi  Date of issue: 24 June 2014  Deadline for application: 7 July 2014  Background  In 2010, WFP began designing and evaluating new transfer modalities and technologies in Kenya. WFP plans to increase the use of innovative approaches in the coming years, and requires in-house capacity to ensure that:  1. Existing business critical systems are supported, and updated as needed.  2. The potential of new technology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of WFP’s food assistance programmes is continuously explored.  3. Data capture exercises related to WFP’s food assistance transfer modalities are rigorous, effective and efficient.  4. Systems and business processes are:   well-adapted to WFP’s evolving programmes,   well-documented and suppor...

Adelaide International Undergraduate Scholarships (AIUS) in Australia, 2015

University of Adelaide is inviting application for international  undergraduate scholarships  in any discipline except Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Bachelor of Oral Health and Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience). University of Adelaide provides a waiver of 25% of the annual tuition fee for each year of the program for the full duration of the program, up to a maximum of four years. The application deadline for students commencing in Semester 1 2015 is 26 January 2015. Study Subject(s):   Scholarships are awarded in any discipline except Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Bachelor of Oral Health and Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) at the University of Adelaide.   Course Level:   Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate degree level at University of Adelaide in Australia. Scholarship Provider:...

Logistics Specialist (Temporary)

                Position Logistics Specialist (Temporary) Grade Department & Location Country Office Date July 2014 Reports to (position): Country Director Purpose:  How does this temporary position support Plan’s strategy and mission? Working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan aims to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised;  with high quality programs that deliver long lasting benefits by increasing its income, working in partnership with others and operating effectively. Plan Kenya is currently in the process of realigning its organizational structure which will see several changes in departments across the organization. The introduction of SAP, other systems packages and new technologies allow for a greater efficiency and c...

Volunteer

INTRODUCTION  Handicap International (HI) is an independent and impartial international aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our actions and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights. CONTEXT OF ANALYSIS HI identified the need for a volunteer to work together with the Field Administrator in order to enable the department work more effectively and efficiently as well as to ensure the logistical needs of the project are met.  GENERAL OBJECTIVE OF THE VOLUNTEERSHIP To support the Administration Department by ensuring smooth running of logistic activities in HI Kitale field station SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE OF THE VOLUNTEERSHIP The Volunteer is to contribute to a variety of logistics activities by assisting in the facilitation and im...

Internship: 2014 Communications and Advocacy

  PAN is seeking a young and vibrant communications intern who hopes to develop a career path in Communications and multi-media advocacy within a regional network’s secretariat. A degree in Communications, Journalism, Mass media, multi-media, marketing or relevant training is required. This internship shall be for a period of 6 months, commencing July 2014 – January 2015. A modest stipend (Transport and lunch) allowance shall be paid per month, within the given period. Who we are Parenting in Africa Network (PAN) is a Network of organizations, individuals and institutions keen to promote ‘skilful’ parenting practices in Africa, for the overall wellbeing of children and families. We are non-partisan, and seek to collaborate with organizations and individuals that support skilful parenting in Africa. Our mandate is drawn from the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and the African Charter on Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACRWC) to ad...