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For more information, please visit: http://www.globalcorps.com/index.html Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA)

CURRENT OPEN POSITIONS

OFDA Program Operations Specialist, Management and Administration Team - Washington, D.C.
SOL-OFDA-12-000006, GS-12 (US CITIZENS ONLY)
Application Deadline: February 14, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. EST

OFDA Senior Humanitarian Advisor - Afghanistan
SOL-OFDA-12-000007, GS-14 (US CITIZENS ONLY)
Application Deadline: February 17, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. EST

OFDA Senior Humanitarian Advisor - Juba, South Sudan
SOL-OFDA-12-000002, GS-14 (US CITIZENS ONLY)
Application Deadline: February 27, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. EST (Deadline Extended)

OFDA Program Officer - Worldwide (Multiple Positions)
SOL-OFDA-11-000028, GS-12 (US CITIZENS ONLY)
Open Continuous Solicitation through July 27, 2012 at 5:00 P.M. EDT
Next Review Period Deadline: March 29, 2012 at 5:00 P.M. EDT

OFDA Senior Disaster Operations Specialist - Washington, D.C. (Multiple Positions)
SOL-OFDA-11-000032, GS-13 (US CITIZENS ONLY)
Open Continuous Solicitation through August 16, 2012 at 5:00 P.M. EDT
Next Review Period Deadline: April 16, 2012 at 5:00pm EDT

This material is cross-posted from the Peace and Collaborative Development Network, http://internationalpeaceandconflict.org

Deadline extended to: 02/21/2012.

crossposted from AWID: http://www.awid.org/Get-Involved/Jobs-Around-the-World/Program-Officer-Adolescent-Girls

Program Officer, Adolescent Girls
Source: United Nations Foundation
12/02/2012
United Nations Foundation. Washington, DC, USA.
Deadline extended to: February 21, 2012.

Summary:
The Program Officer, Adolescent Girls will work as part of the Women and Population team to oversee grant making to support the work of the UN and NGOs to improve adolescent girls' lives worldwide.

S/he will develop and implement grant making criteria, work closely with UN and NGO partners to develop proposals for programs and initiatives for possible UN Foundation support, perform due diligence prior to grant making, and perform and/or ensure rigorous monitoring and evaluation on all grants.

S/he also will contribute to partnership development to fuel the adolescent girl portfolio and ensure appropriate documentation of outcomes from programs and projects supported by the UN Foundation, working closely with other staff to effectively "tell the story" of country-level programs to improve outcomes for and policies impacting marginalized adolescent girls.

Please see a detailed job description at:
http://www.unfoundation.org/who-we-are/careers/prog-officer-w-p.html

To Apply:
Please apply online at: http://www.unfoundation.org/who-we-are/careers/prog-officer-w-p.html

Please upload your resume and cover letter as one document or cut and paste your cover letter into the notes section of the online application.

This material is cross-posted from the Peace and Collaborative Development Network, http://internationalpeaceandconflict.org

2012 Eastern Partnership Internship Programme for nations of an Eastern Partnership Country

The application period for the Programme is: 30 January to 26 February 2012. Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

For more information, please visit: http://www.eib.org/about/news/eptatf-internship-programme-2012.htm

The Eastern Partnership Internship Programme
Are you a recent graduate? Are you looking for work experience at the European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Union's financing institution? If so, you may be interested in the Eastern Partnership Internship Programme.

The Eastern Partnership Internship Programme, funded by the Eastern Partnership Technical Assistance Trust Fund, EPTATF, is open to students who are nationals of the Eastern Partnership Countries.

The goal of the Programme is to offer successful candidates an opportunity to improve their skills as well as the experience of working in a multicultural international environment.

To be eligible for the Internship Programme, candidates must have a degree from or be in the final year of a course at an institute of higher education. Successful candidates will have enrolled on a postgraduate study programme (master's degree or doctorate) and already have some work experience.

Who are we looking for?
The EIB seeks talented young individuals who wish to contribute towards improving people's lives by promoting economic and social progress in the Eastern Partnership Countries. This Programme seeks candidates specialising in a field relevant to international investment and development banking, such as finance (in particular project finance, SME financing, credit and risk analysis) or economics (micro/macroeconomics, development, statistics, job market analysis), as well as the environment, engineering (ports, roads, energy, etc.) or urban planning.

Are you eligible?
All candidates who wish to be considered for the Eastern Partnership Internship Programme must meet the following criteria:
be a national of an Eastern Partnership Country;
hold a degree from or be in the last year of a university programme in an Eastern Partnership Country;
be proficient in English and/or French; knowledge of other East European languages will be considered as an advantage;
have demonstrated an ability to conduct analytical work, to exercise good judgement and to work as part of a team;
some work experience will be considered as an advantage (usually no more than two years).

What are we offering?
We offer an opportunity for professional development and global experience in an international environment, with wide exposure to the EIB's various business activities. All interns will receive a monthly stipend and are eligible for insurance and travel costs reimbursement. Interns will be responsible for their own accommodation costs. Each successful candidate commits to a minimum of three months and a maximum of 12 months in the Programme, to be spent at the EIB Headquarters in Luxembourg or at one of the External Offices. Candidates can only apply for a position in a country of which they are not a resident/national.

How to apply?
Interested candidates must submit their applications online at www.eib.org/jobs. Only those identified for an assignment will be contacted to discuss their application and availability. Candidates are selected by a panel. The application period for the Programme is: 30 January to 26 February 2012. Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

European Investment Bank
98-100, boulevard Konrad Adenauer - L-2950 Luxembourg
3 (+352) 43 79 1 5 (+352) 43 77 04
www.eib.org - U info(at)eib.org

This material is cross-posted from the Peace and Collaborative Development Network, http://internationalpeaceandconflict.org

TLE: Head of Asia Programme
crossposted from http://oneworldgroup.org/2012/02/09/head-of-asia/

LOCATION: Initially London before the position will be relocated to the region in 2012. The post-holder will play a central role in the relocation of this post

PURPOSE: The Head of Saferworld's Asia programme is responsible for the design, overall management and delivery of our project commitments and priorities in the region; leads on the future development of our programme; and contributes regularly to Saferworld's organisational learning and strategy development as a member of the Organisational Management Team

The post holder is responsible for the promotion of cooperative approaches to conflict prevention and community-based security in, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka - with emergent interests in India and Afghanistan - while acting on promising opportunities for strategic engagement in the region where appropriate

REPORTING TO: Director of Programmes

LINE MANAGE: Team Leader based in London and Programme/Country Manager(s) based in the region

KEY RELATIONSHIP:

Executive and Organisation Management Teams
Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor
Programme partners and donor institutions in the Asia region

BACKGROUND:

Saferworld is an independent non-governmental organisation that works internationally with governments, international/regional organisations and local civil society - especially in fragile contexts - to prevent violent conflict and contribute to long term recovery and stability. Since our establishment in 1989, we have been active internationally to encourage and support effective policies and practices through advocacy, research and policy development, and through supporting the actions of others. We have made significant progress on a range of conflict prevention issues such as promoting effective and more accountable security and justice sector development and supporting initiatives to tackle the spread and misuse of small arms and light weapons.

Saferworld has developed its work both at the international level across these themes and in countries affected by conflict or insecurity. We engage in over 15 countries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. In addition to our headquarters in London, we have staff based in Bangladesh, Kenya, Uganda, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Somalia, Nepal, Kosovo, Brussels and Vienna.

Saferworld's Asia Programme supports programmes of work in close partnership with local government and non-governmental actors, focusing initially on South Asia, but has included engagement with China on key conflict prevention issues. In the context of conflict prevention we focus on community safety and security promotion; small arms and light weapons (SALW) control; the development of civil society actors to engage in the security and justice sector; and the promotion of greater accountability in the sector more generally in the region.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Planning

Lead on the development of plans and strategies for the Asia region. Manage and support the generation of country, sub-regional and thematic strategies to prevent and reduce violent conflict; strengthen the security and justice sectors; influence the manner in which international assistance contributes to conflict prevention; and promote conflict transformation through governance and state-building processes;

Identify new and emerging issues of relevance to Saferworld's work and develop appropriate strategies to address them;

Contribute to Saferworld's wider organisational strategy development.

Organisational leadership and cross-organisational learning

Actively participate in Saferworld's Organisational Management Team, including by representing the interests of the Asia Programme and the organisation as a whole in wider discussions and decision-making;

Play a role in developing organisational systems and policies;

Lead and inspire staff to develop and implement the Strategic and Business plans;

Undertake senior representation for the Programme;

Promote internal lesson learning;

Work to ensure the effective integration of cross-cutting themes (such as gender and conflict sensitivity) and functions (such as advocacy, communications and capacity building) with members of the Organisational Management Team;

Work with team members to identify new approaches and methods of working which enable Saferworld to address violent conflict and insecurity in innovative and effective ways.

Policy research, advocacy and communications

In co-operation with our partner organisations and the Policy and Communications Division, define and manage Saferworld's research initiatives in support of our programmes relating to security and justice, aid and conflict, small arms control, and governance and peacebuilding issues in the region;

Support the building of organisational contacts and the participation in networks in support of Saferworld's strategies for Asia. Identify and facilitate opportunities for policy dialogue and problem-solving amongst a range of decision-makers within and between different sub-regions, and with the international community;

Define and manage internal and external communications on the programme in coordination with the Policy & Communications division;

Act as a Saferworld spokesperson on conflict prevention themes in Asia, promoting lessons learnt from the region; ensure regular engagement with officials from relevant governments, civil society and international agencies.

Project design and implementation

Lead on the development of a variety of projects aimed at effectively addressing Saferworld's change objectives, including support for the implementation of monitoring and learning systems;

Oversee the development of relationships with Saferworld's partners in Asia. Work with the programme team to strengthen existing partnerships, and promote the development of practical approaches for building the capacity of key stakeholders (such as government and non-government actors and evolving civil society networks) concerned with conflict prevention and peacebuilding;

Manage the implementation of particular tasks of the Asia Programme, as determined by capacity needs and strategic significance.

People management

Monitor and support the performance of staff on the basis of Saferworld's performance management system; Manage the performance of direct line reports and oversee other senior staff and consultants where necessary;

Ensure organisational security protocols and duty of care standards are maintained for the Asia Programme team.

Fundraising and financial management

Lead the development and management of the Asia Programme's annual budget and contribute to the development of the organisational budget;

Ensure programme staff understand and apply financial management and control policies, including working within approved budgets to deliver on agreed priorities;

Undertaking timely and accurate annual budgeting and forecasting, and oversee the timely completion of the programme's reporting requirements;

Develop and implement a funding strategy for the Asia Programme, working with the Funding Team to develop proposals, and ensure regular engagement with representatives from the international donor community;

Oversee the management of office and finance functions (when position is based outside of the UK)

Ensure compliance of the office with local legislation, Saferworld's policies and procedures, and donor regulations;

Ensure all accounting and finance functions are complied with by all staff and partners.

Ensure submission of timely, accurate monthly financial reports and other date to the London finance team;

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The successful candidate will need:

A masters degree (or equivalent) in international relations, political science or a related field;

Minimum of five years senior management experience, preferably in an international non-government organisation;

Experience in a senior policy, management or advocacy post and proven ability to undertake and lead strategic planning, programme development and evaluation;

An understanding of the general discourse on security and conflict prevention issues and the international policy environment in which these issues are addressed;

A good understanding of Asia and specifically South Asia, preferably with some experience of working in parts of the region;

High level communication skills, including experience of communicating effectively across cultures and with diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing;

Experience of working in partnership with NGOs and other civil society organisations and networks;

Experience of donor liaison and relating to government officials at a senior level;

Experience of managing staff in a multi-cultural and multi-functional team;

Financial management experience including overseeing financial procedures, budget management and donor reporting;

Experience of fundraising;

Ability to undertake extensive travel (up to 3 months each year);

Excellent written and spoken English.

To apply: Please send CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the selection criteria to Marie Aziz e-mail recruitment(at)saferworld.org.uk use subject heading: Ref: HofA)

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This material is cross-posted from the Peace and Collaborative Development Network, http://internationalpeaceandconflict.org

Cross-posted from: http://www.nextbillion.net/jobpost.aspx?jid=1218

POSITIONS: Summer Field Associate (2-3 Positions)
FOCUS: Impact Investment, Development Finance and BoP Business Creation
DATE: Late May - August 2012 (Flexible)
LOCATIONS: Cajamarca, Peru (with possible extensive national & international travel)

ABOUT I-DEV INTERNATIONAL
I-DEV International (www.idevinternational.com) is a management strategy & innovation firm that helps build and grow competitive, viable businesses and industries at the base of the pyramid (BoP). Via its regional offices in New York, Peru, and Singapore, I-DEV works with corporations, impact investors, local governments and NGOs to provide BoP communities with the training, resources, and relationships needed to build financially-independent businesses that are tapped into existing markets at the national and international level.

I-DEV's services include:
Financial strategy and investment sourcing/ structuring for BoP businesses & cooperatives
Management strategy consulting and implementation for BoP businesses & cooperatives
Design & structuring of development finance vehicles including impact investment and social venture capital funds
Supply chain and distribution network development for MNCs, BoP businesses & cooperatives
In-field CSR & development project design & management and project support & monitoring
Social venture capital strategy & portfolio improvement

POSITION DESCRIPTION & DUTIES:
I-DEV's Summer Associate Program is designed to give MBAs and other graduate students with traditional business experience exposure to the impact investing, international development and BoP innovation sectors. Summer Associates will receive 3 months of immersion training into I-DEV's unique business-based development approach, which focuses on addressing the "missing middle", building market-based BoP organizations, sustainable economic development and development financing.

The Summer Associate position is unpaid; however, SAs will receive training, and have work-related expenses reimbursed. I-DEV is also happy to provide documentation to universities offering financial support for socially-oriented internships.

SUMMER FIELD ASSOCIATE (PERU):
Summer Field Associates will conduct a variety of tasks ranging from financial modeling for SMEs, field visits to project sites, focus groups and training sessions with community groups, and meetings with local corporate, government and NGO clients. Summer Field Associates will be based out of I-DEV's Cajamarca office in the Northern Highlands of Peru, and work directly with I-DEV's local and global staff. Depending on active projects, Associates may be asked to travel and/or work directly with clients in-the-field around the world and then subsequently compile project findings.
I-DEV's local team will assist SAs with logistics on the ground in Cajamarca such as finding local housing, etc.

Spanish fluency (or high-level conversation skills), and previous experience in banking, consulting or other similar positions and financial modeling skills are critical and previous field experience in development is a plus.

Note: The interview process will test strong candidates on financial modeling, research skills, critical thinking and Spanish. Candidates should be comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and be independent, out-of-the-box thinkers.

HOW TO APPLY:
Send a cover letter and resume with Subject Title: "Summer Associate 2012 (Peru)" to the following:
Ms. Patricia Chin-Sweeney
careers(at)idevinternational.com
The rolling application process begins effective immediately.

Summer Associate Position (Cajamarca, Peru) with I-DEV International

This material is cross-posted from the Peace and Collaborative Development Network, http://internationalpeaceandconflict.org

Deadline for applications: 29th February 2012

Crossposted from oneworld.org, for more details on how to apply see http://oneworldgroup.org/2012/02/09/director-of-programmes/

LOCATION: London, with frequent travel
PURPOSE: The Director of Programmes is responsible for the following:

Ensuring the strategic development of Saferworld's work internationally, by providing critical analysis, support and direction to the Regional Programme Heads, who are members of Saferworld's Organisational Management Team;
Ensuring the successful delivery of existing projects and programmes in fulfilment of Saferworld's organisational strategic goals
Overseeing the development of new areas of work and engagement;
Contributing to the overall development of the organisation as a senior member of the Executive Management Team

REPORTING TO: Executive Director
LINE MANAGE: Five Heads of Programme (Europe and Central Asia; Asia; North Africa and Middle East; Horn of Africa; Great Lakes and Sudan)

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Executive and Organisational Management Teams; Policy and Communications Division; Organisational Development Unit; Fundraising team; Operations and HR Division; Programme partners and relevant donor institutions

BACKGROUND: Saferworld is an independent non-governmental organisation that works internationally with governments, international/regional organisations and local civil society - especially in fragile contexts - to prevent violent conflict and contribute to long term recovery and stability. Since our establishment in 1989, we have been active internationally to encourage and support effective policies and practices through advocacy, research and policy development, and through supporting the actions of others. We have made significant progress on a range of conflict prevention, peace- and security- building issues such as promoting effective and more accountable security and justice sector development; supporting initiatives to tackle the spread and misuse of small arms and light weapons; shaping the impact of international assistance in conflict and fragile country settings; and fostering linkages between statebuilding and peacebuilding processes.

Over recent years, Saferworld's programme in these areas has increased significantly, both in scope and scale. We have developed our work at the international level across these themes and in over 18 countries affected by conflict or insecurity in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia, and maintain complex community level engagements in several contexts which are likely to grow in the future. In addition to our headquarters in London, we have staff based in Bangladesh, Kyrgyzstan, Kenya, Uganda, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Somalia, Nepal, Kosovo, Brussels and Vienna.

The Director of Programmes will oversee our international programmes' brief while at the same time perform as a senior manager on Saferworld's Executive Management Team, contributing to the development and success of the organisation in achieving its strategic goals.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic planning and cross-organisational learning

Provide overall leadership to Saferworld's international programmes, including in Africa, Middle East, Asia and Europe and Central Asia;
Oversee the development of regional, country, sub-national and thematic strategies where appropriate to prevent and reduce violent conflict; strengthen the security and justice sectors; influence the manner in which international assistance contributes to conflict prevention; and promote conflict transformation through governance and state-building processes;
Contribute to Saferworld's wider organisational strategy development;
Provide technical direction and support to Regional Programme Heads in producing country and regional strategies and contributions to Saferworld's organisational Strategic and Annual Business Plans.
Work closely with Regional Programme Heads to identify new areas of geographic engagement in existing and new programme regions and countries;
Work closely with the Policy and Communications Division to identify new and emerging issues of relevance to Saferworld's work at the regional and country levels, and develop innovative strategies to address them;
Work with other members of Saferworld's Organisational Management Team to identify new approaches and methods of working which enable Saferworld to address violent conflict and insecurity in innovative and effective ways;
Promote internal lesson learning;
Work to ensure the effective integration of cross-cutting themes (such as gender and conflict sensitivity) and functions (such as advocacy, communications and capacity-building) with members of the Executive and Organisational Management Teams.

Organisational leadership

Actively participate in Saferworld's Executive and Organisational Management Teams, and the organisation as a whole, in wider organisational discussions and decision-making - including representing the interests and developments of the regional programmes;
Lead in the development of Saferworld's engagement in new countries;
Contribute to the development of organisational systems and policies;
Lead and inspire staff to design and implement the Strategic and Business Plans, including country and regional strategies and how they contribute to Saferworld's overall mission and goals;
Undertake high-level representation on behalf of Saferworld and its partners with policy-makers and other senior officials of governments and international agencies.

Policy development, advocacy and communications

Work with Regional Programme Heads and the Policy and Communications Division to implement Saferworld's advocacy strategies, targeting decision-makers and opinion-shapers in the international community;
In co-operation with our partner organisations and the policy team, oversee research initiatives in the regions in support of our programmes relating to security and justice, aid and conflict, small arms control, and governance and peacebuilding issues;
Build organisational contacts in support of Saferworld's international programmes;
Identify and facilitate opportunities for policy dialogue and problem-solving amongst a range of decision-makers within and between different sub-regions, and through international fora;
Oversee internal and external communications related to the regional programmes in co-ordination with the Communications team;
Act as a Saferworld spokesperson on Saferworld's core thematic areas, promoting lessons learnt from the regions; ensure regular engagement with officials from relevant governments, civil society and international agencies.

Programme management

Oversee, and provide support to, Regional Programme Heads in the implementation and monitoring of country and regional programmes designed to prevent and reduce violent conflict and promote co-operative approaches to security;
Work closely with Saferworld's Planning and Evaluation Unit to develop and implement appropriate monitoring and evaluation processes for Saferworld's regional and country programmes;
Work with team members to identify new approaches and methods of working which enable Saferworld to address violent conflict and insecurity in innovative and effective ways;
Oversee and support the development of relations with Saferworld's partners in Africa, Asia, Europe and Central Asia, including governments, civil society organisations and international agencies;
Manage the development and implementation of particular tasks of Saferworld's country and regional programmes, as determined by capacity needs and strategic significance.

People management

Ensure organisational security protocols and duty of care standards are maintained in the regional teams;
Manage the performance of direct line reports, including the 5 Heads of Saferworld's geographic programmes;
Work closely with the Executive Management Team to identify and address specific management challenges as they relate to Saferworld's regional programmes.

Fundraising and financial management

Work closely with the Executive Management Team to identify and address specific management challenges as they relate to Saferworld's regional programmes;
Develop and implement with the senior management, fundraising and communications teams, Saferworld's fundraising strategy, especially for our work at the regional and country levels;
Ensure regular engagement with representatives from the international donor community;
Oversee the development of the organisation's regional budgets and contribute to the development of the organisational budget; work closely with Regional Programme Heads to ensure that programmes understand and apply financial management and control policies, including working within approved budgets to deliver on agreed priorities;
Ensure regional teams undertake timely and accurate annual budgeting and forecasting, and oversee the timely completion of the programme's reporting requirements;

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The successful candidate will need:

A Masters Degree (or equivalent) in international relations, development studies, political science or a related field
An excellent understanding of the discourse on conflict prevention and reduction, security and justice sector development, small arms control, and of the international policy environment in which these issues are addressed
A good understanding of and experience of working in, at least one of Saferworld's priority regions
A minimum of seven years senior management experience, preferably in an international non-government organisation and on the issues of conflict prevention, peace- and security- building
A track record in analysing, planning and making decisions at a strategic level
Proven ability to manage and motivate staff at all levels, including managing staff remotely
Proven ability to undertake and lead strategic planning, programme development and evaluation
Experience of budget development and financial management
Experience of donor liaison and fundraising (including reporting to donors)
Proven experience of working in partnership with NGOs and other civil society organisations and networks
Experience of relating to government officials at a senior level
Ability to undertake extensive travel (up to 3 months each year)
High level communication skills, including experience of communicating effectively across cultures and with diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing
Excellent written and spoken English, and preferably of another major international language

Application process:

Interviews: It is anticipated that interviews will be held during the week of 12th March 2012

This material is cross-posted from the Peace and Collaborative Development Network, http://internationalpeaceandconflict.org

Please find attached some work/study opportunities in Yemen. The college is looking to expand their English language classes for Yemeni students. Great for recent graduates who are looking to further their Arabic skills.

I don't think there is a contact listed, but their website is www.ycmes.org, and I think their general email is ycmes(at)ycmes.org.

The Center for General English.docx

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Andy Lei, MPP - Master of Public Policy, 2012
Humphrey School of Public Affairs
University of Minnesota

crosslisted from CairoScholars(at)utlists.utexas.edu listserv

Cairo Scholars is administered by Prof. Samer Ali, Arabic Literature, University of
Texas at Austin.

Humphrey School of Public Affairs Position Description

Position Overview:
This person will be the primary assistant to the Humphrey School Dean, with a focus on policy and program implementation. The assistant will help the Dean execute his priorities and ensure that these priorities are implemented while serving as the Dean's liaison to internal committees and groups; and work on special projects as assigned.

This is a senior administrative position at the Humphrey School. The successful candidate will represent the Dean at key internal and external meetings and have regular interaction with University administrators, collegiate administrators, faculty, staff, students and external constituent. This position will require a high degree of diplomacy and discretion to handle confidential and sensitive information.

The Assistant to the Dean is expected to understand and communicate the mission and vision of the Humphrey School, promote diversity, serve as mentor and role model for appropriate performance, maintain School's standards of integrity, internal controls and sound business practice, comply with University policy, and serve as liaison to School governance and University Administration.

Duties/Responsibilities:
 Primary assistant to the Dean
 Manage the Dean's executive responsibilities and commitments
 Coordinate the alignment of the Dean's objectives and work plan, and ensure that those objectives are carried out
 Provide oversight for the Dean's calendar, working closely with other Dean's office personnel in determining the most effective use of limited time.
 Oversee and monitor projects assigned by the Dean including, but not limited to, change initiatives, college priorities and strategic planning.
 Work closely with the Dean to foster cross-unit, University-wide involvements in initiatives as assigned
 Participate in the Humphrey School senior leadership team
 Represent the Dean at various Humphrey school, University, and external meetings
 May be asked to help coordinate, write, review and edit speeches, talking points, commentary, reports, complex correspondence and other communications for the Dean
 Respond to inquiries; refer requests for information appropriately; respond to and manage complains coming from both within and outside the University.

Leadership and Liaison Responsibilities:
 Promote diversity across the Humphrey School and ensure effective communications on behalf of the Dean among diverse constituents
 Understand and interpret University and School policy and procedures
 Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Senior Leadership across the University, Humphrey school Faculty and Department and/or Center Chair, and relevant internal and external organizations
 Participate in the development and implementation of the School strategic plans
 Gather pertinent information and policies from other University colleges and appropriate peer institutions and make recommendations regarding implementation within the Humphrey School.

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
 Bachelor's Degree
 10 - 15 years of progressively more complex program and administrative experience
 Experience in Public Affairs
 Work experience that demonstrates strong program and administrative skills with significant authority and responsibility
 Demonstrated track record and commitment to multicultural values and diversity
 Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
 Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to listen well and work effectively with Senior Administrators, Faculty and Staff
 Computer expertise to include Excel and PowerPoint
 Strong commitment to Humphrey School mission
 Very high energy level

Selection Criteria/Preferred Qualifications:
 Advanced Degree in Public Affairs or related field
 Successful work experience in higher education, government setting and/or other public affairs setting
 Demonstrated expertise in reading, interpreting, and summarizing data
 Ability to present complex and sometimes difficult information in small and large groups
 Ability to think creatively and make equitable suggestions/decisions based on problem analysis
 Ability and commitment to foster a healthy workplace environment that seeks and values diversity
 Strong management skills and the ability to manage a diverse range of responsibilities
 Demonstrated ability to contribute to successful completion of complex projects involving multiple constituent groups and multiple outcomes
 Demonstrated ability to participate as a team player with organizational stakeholders
 Demonstrated ability to resolve complex issues with competing priorities, with a high degree of discretion and diplomacy while showing initiative to develop, motivate, inspire and lead a diverse team.

Title: Assistant to
Job Code: 9353
Working Title: Senior Assistant To the Dean
FT/PT (% appt): Full time/100%
FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Dean

Program Coordinator, New Business Development
Location: US - DC - Home Office
Division: International Operations
Description
Save the Children

Summary
This position provides operational support for the New Business Development Department. The Coordinator ensures Department systems and processes function smoothly and feed into broader IP and agency systems appropriately. S/he facilitates communication, data analysis and information sharing with Country Offices, Area Offices and HQ Divisions.

Responsibilities
Tracking New Funding Opportunities - Maintain the Tracking Matrix of new potential funding opportunities, ensuring it is up to date with the most recent intelligence known by various stakeholders in country, regional and technical offices. Oversee the ongoing transition of the Tracking Matrix from a paper based to a web based tool.

Grant Scanning - Undertake daily scanning of donor websites for the release of new funding solicitations to which SC is interested in responding and notify country, regional and technical teams of solicitation releases promptly.

Office Systems and Communications - Maintain and update Department calendar twice monthly (including proposal deadlines). Maintain NBD/proposal documents and files/archives as needed. Maintain Department intranet pages on Savenet/Sharepoint, coordinating information updates and maintenance with other IP Savenet Editors. Manage Department's office systems, including travel, preparation for meetings and conference calls, etc. Manage key internal processes, including consultant agreement processing and vacancy control forms. Support new hire orientation within NBD. Respond to internal and external information inquiries and coordinate field /Alliance visitor hotel arrangements and agendas where appropriate. Liaise with various support departments in Headquarters regarding personnel, travel, finance and other requests. Provide operational support for remote NBD staff.

Proposal Production - Support the production of technical and cost proposals for US-based submissions. Assist with organizational capability statements and past performance references compilation.

Intern Management - Manage interns in NBD on an as needed basis, including developing scope of work, interviewing and supporting/supervising the intern for the length of his/her experience.
Undertake other assignments as requested, including research, writing and/or data analysis in support of our USG strategy, materials development support for NBD trainings, visual diagram support for proposals, etc.

Cross-train on key functions with the NBD's program specialist to provide backup capability in the event of TDY deployments to support emergencies - specifically Department reporting and budget management.

Requirements
Minimum 2-4 years experience in an office or agency of similar size.
Required: BA/BS, data and statistical analysis experience
Desirable: Experience working with different cultures and/or overseas; international NGO experience

Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail, and initiative
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work in a fast-paced and complex environment
Ability to accurately handle data coming from multiple and varied sources
Ability to prioritize and ensure timely completion of short and long term projects, occasionally under pressure and with minimal supervision
Demonstrated competency in Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access
Knowledge of Internet applications and web-based tools to support intranet updating and remote conferencing.
Excellent written and verbal skills in English required. Foreign language skills desirable.
Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team

Employee Type
Full Time

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. Join our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.

Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more.

We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.

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Open Society Foundations

Location:
Washington DC, DC
Sector:
Non Profit
Organization URL:
http://www.soros.org
Experience:
Entry Level
Last Date To Apply
Mar-2-2012

Description

The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens. To achieve this mission, the Foundations seek to shape public policies that assure greater fairness in political, legal, and economic systems and safeguard fundamental rights. On a local level, the Open Society Foundations implement a range of initiatives to advance justice, education, public health, and independent media. At the same time, we build alliances across borders and continents on issues such as corruption and freedom of information. The Foundations place a high priority on protecting and improving the lives of people in marginalized communities.

Investor and philanthropist George Soros established the Open Society Foundations, starting in 1984, to help countries make the transition from communism. Our activities have grown to encompass the United States and more than 70 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America. Each Foundation relies on the expertise of boards composed of eminent citizens who determine individual agendas based on local priorities.

Purpose of Position: Provide administrative and programmatic support to support assigned OSI initiatives. Work is carried out under general supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. OSI may add, change, or remove essential and other duties at any time.

Administrative and programmatic support:

Provide administrative support to two Policy Analysts;
Perform clerical duties, including: responding to incoming calls and requests from the general public; faxing and photocopying; preparing expense reports; and generally assists in program administration;
Draft/edit routine correspondence and memoranda;
Assist in scheduling appointments and calls, and arrange travel and meetings for staff, including coordinating with conference organizers;
Organize logistics of meetings and workshops (travel arrangements, materials, minutes);
Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and work plans and monitor spending;
Process and track contracts requests for program initiatives;
Maintain and update working files and databases;
Reconcile American Express statements;
Perform research on various subjects related to Africa and monitor news and legislation on topics, as instructed;
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, and one year of relevant experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

NGO or foundation experience/interest in human rights preferred.

Skills Required:

Excellent written, verbal, organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills;
Excellent computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office;
Excellent listening and communication skills with sensitivity to cultural communication differences;
Show discretion and ability to handle confidential issues;
High level of self-motivation and at ease working independently when necessary;
Poised and works well under pressure;
Attentive to detail and prioritize often simultaneously on a wide range of tasks and projects;
Flexibility and willingness to work simultaneously on a wide range of tasks and projects and ability to prioritize tasks;
Pleasant, diplomatic manner and disposition in interacting with senior management, co-workers and the general public.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting with a low level of noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Program Specific Requirements:

Experience in an office setting and/or in a professional administrative capacity;
Knowledge of Africa region;
Proficient in French or a dominant language in Africa region;
Familiarity with processing expense accounts, preparing contracts and organizing meetings;
A commitment to and interest in OSI's mission is essential.

Start Date: ASAP

Compensation: Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package.

Contact Details

Contact:
Human Resources
Telephone:
212-548-0600
Email:
humanresources(at)sorosny.org

Application Instructions

To Apply

Please email resume and cover letter with salary requirements before March 2, 2012, to: humanresources(at)sorosny.org Include job code in subject line: PA/AA-DC

OR

Open Society Foundations
Human Resources - Code PA/AA-DC
400 West 59th Street
New York, New York 10019

FAX: 646.557.2672

No phone calls, please. The Open Society Foundations is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location:
Washington, DC
Salary Range:
Hourly
Sector:
Non Profit
Organization URL:
http://www.freedomhouse.org
Experience:
Internship

Description

Freedom House supports the spread of freedom and democracy throughout the world through research, effective advocacy, and programs directly supporting frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World. With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we are supporting the right of every individual to be free.

Position Summary

The Embattled NGO Assistance Fund (ENAF) provides civil society organizations with small grants for medical, legal, humanitarian and other emergencies. Under the direction of the Senior Program Manager (SPM) and the ENAF team, the Intern will perform responsibilities necessary to day-to-day management of the Fund.

Some Duties and Responsibilities

Perform general data management and entry including: maintenance of the contacts database and entry of case referrals into the case management database
Review and develop applications to the Fund under the supervision of the SPM
Conduct outreach on behalf of the Fund under supervision
Assist with managing the Impact Tracking Tool and oversee tracking of impact within the team
Assist with managing the hard and soft copy files for the program, including server organization
Assist with tracking developments related to human rights in region or along a theme of focus
Assist with developing and maintaining in-country and regional networks of human rights defenders, civil society organizations, and human rights experts
Arrange team meetings and travel
Support the preparation of quarterly reports, proposals and budgets, and basic administrative tasks such as filing
Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum

Bachelor's degree in related field
Strong ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing
Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish preferred
Familiarity with human rights, fundamental freedoms, and democracy issues
Ability to learn database and other specialized software, and observe security procedures
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Academic and/or field experience abroad preferred

Contact Details

Contact:
Shannon Crowe
Email:
recruiting(at)freedomhouse.org

Application Instructions

Qualified and Interested Applicants

We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter to: recruiting(at)freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR Dept., referencing ENAF Intern in the subject line. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

Basic Function

Organizes conferences, conducts and supports research, and provides general administrative support for the Policy Director of the Foreign Assistance Reform Project and supports scholars and activities of the Development Assistance and Governance Initiative.
Education/Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree focused on international development, economics, political science, or international relations required; 1 year of detail oriented research and project management experience, including conference planning experience preferred. Demonstrated interest in international economics and development issues also required, with at least 6 months of experience living in developing countries preferred. Demonstrated familiarity with the development policies, reforms, and bureaucratic structures of the U.S. government preferred. Competence to undertake assignments with little supervision.
Knowledge Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
Ability to multitask and meet multiple deadlines in a fast paced work environment; professional demeanor and high level of comfort working with high profile individuals from government/international sector; ability to work well under pressure with poise, discretion, and mature judgment.
Cooperative attitude and flexibility; ability to work as part of a team and willing to back up others.
Extremely detail oriented; comfortable performing admin/logistical coordination tasks; strong organizational skills; responsive in timely fashion when executing tasks.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

60% Meeting and Conference Coordination

Assists the Policy Director with project related event planning and outreach to key stakeholders.
Assists Development Assistance and Governance Initiative scholars in collaboration with the Global Communications team and other Global staff with the planning, organization, and logistics of the Brookings Blum Roundtable on Global Poverty (BBR).
Assists with BBR participants and keynote speakers; drafts BBR invitations; tracks conference participation; supports internal planning meetings; and liaises between the offices of high-level participants, donors, Global staff, and vendors to help scholars coordinate the BBR in 2012 and beyond.
Assists with providing content for the BBR event page and the Development Assistance and Governance Initiative pages on the Brookings website.
Coordinates planning, organization, and logistics of events (e.g., public events, conferences, seminars, policy roundtables, private briefings, press events) for the Development Assistance and Governance Initiative.

30% Research Support

Undertakes research assignments on a broad range of topics related to the reform of U.S. global development efforts and aid effectiveness as varied as: the role of the private sector; entrepreneurship and innovation; bureaucratic organization; climate adaptation funding; foreign affairs budgeting; legislation; public opinion and the politics of U.S. global development support; and civilian-military roles and responsibilities in fragile state stabilization.
Participates in the dissemination and communication of research findings through various channels, including email distribution and participation in meetings, but also through active social media and blog engagement.
Participates in relevant conferences, meetings, and briefings initiated by Brookings and other organizations, and serves as a project liaison and note taker, writing summary reports as necessary.
Assists the project's Policy Director with monitoring relevant news as well as legislative and budgetary developments.
Synthesizes research and assists with drafting and/or editing to inform U.S. global development reform meeting materials and publications.
Synthesizes research and assists with drafting and/or editing to inform the BBR agenda, the conference briefing materials, and other conference specific content.
Collects and organizes data and documents from various sources including electronic databases, libraries, and government documents; provides analytical reviews and summaries of existing literature pertinent to assigned topics; compiles, abstracts, and organizes material into bibliographic form and summaries; and maintains electronic bibliography files in a manner consistent with norms of the field.

10% Scholar and Administrative Support

Handles overall administrative/logistical prioritization and management for Policy Director and administrative/logistical prioritization for scholars and activities of the Development Assistance and Governance Initiative as required.
Makes travel arrangements and processes reimbursements for Policy Director and scholars of the Development Assistance and Governance Initiative.
Coordinates and handles publication and outreach mailings on behalf of Policy Director and scholars of the Development Assistance and Governance Initiative.
Serves as interface for internal organizational matters on behalf of Policy Director and scholars of the Development Assistance and Governance Initiative.
Works with the Web Site Coordinator to oversee content of project specific web pages.
Other duties as assigned.

Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications for the position will be considered. No phone calls please. Brookings welcomes resumes from all qualified applicants, particularly women and minorities.

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Open to anyone under 35 from a NATO member country or partner country. The deadline for submissions in the first category is February 23, 2012.

Atlantic-community.org - the open think tank on foreign policy - is
excited to announce our new competition "Your Ideas, Your NATO". And Considering PPIA's mission of fostering diversity within the policy field, we thought it would be ideal to reach out to your group, and that the competition would appeal to those in your network.

This Policy Workshop competition is an opportunity for students and young professionals to share their policy ideas on the important issues that will be debated at the NATO Summit in Chicago. The first place winner gets 500 EUR and a trip to Berlin (round-trip airfare and 4 nights accommodation) to present his or her ideas at our conference, where he or she will receive feedback from NATO on the policy
recommendations! In addition, we will be publishing all high quality entries on atlantic-community.org.

Please check out the full announcement for more information:
http://www.atlantic-community.org/index/articles/view/Your_Ideas%2C_Your_NATO

We are looking for short articles in three categories: partnerships with Arab Spring countries, spending more efficiently on defense, and building transatlantic values and community.

"Your Ideas, Your NATO" is open to young people in all 28 NATO Member countries and 37 Partner countries. We also always welcome submissions outside of the competition for publication on our website.

Joerg Wolf
Editor-in-Chief of atlantic-community.org
Atlantische Initiative e.V.
c/o Humboldt-Viadrina School of Governance
Wilhelmstrafle 67
10117 Berlin
Tel.: +49 - 30 - 206 337 88
Fax: +49 - 30 - 246 303 633
Email: staff(at)atlantic-community.org
Amtsgericht Berlin Charlottenburg
Registernummer: VR 23583Nz
Vorstand: Dr. Johannes Bohnen, Jan-Friedrich Kallmorgen

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/openthinktank
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Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA)
1029 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: (202) 628-8965 x 105
Fax: (202) 626-4978
Email: mcfarland(at)naspaa.org
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Lynne R. Schuman
Director of Career Services
Humphrey School of Public Affairs
University of Minnesota
lschuman@umn.edu
612-625-2847 (phone)
612-626-0002 (fax)

On behalf of Dr. William Stauffer, Dr. Brett Hendel-Paterson, and Dr. Patricia Walker, you are invited to register for the 2012 In-Person Global Health Course!

Registration is now open and accessible via the University of Minnesota Continuing Medical Education Office.

2012 COURSE AGENDA:

The 2012 In-Person Global Health Course will consist of two continuous weeks, running from May 14, 2012 through May 27, 2012.

The goal of this year's Course will be to provide participants with hands-on experiences and preparatory guidance for the ASTMH examination.

The Course modules will include activities such as: case presentations, classroom discussions, simulation scenarios, laboratory sessions, and ultrasound technique instruction. A list of prerequisite and suggested lectures will be provided in advance of the classroom training.

2012 COURSE SCHEDULE: *A detailed course agenda will be available soon

May 14, 2012 - May 17, 2012
May 21, 2012 - May 25, 2012
May 25, 2012 - May 27, 2012 Mock Humanitarian Disaster/Refugee Camp

*An optional mock humanitarian disaster/refugee camp has been added to the end of the 2012 In-Person Global Health Course at no extra charge to participants. This exciting activity will be held in conjunction with the American Refugee Committee, the Humphrey Institute, and the CDC, and will take place at the Phillippo Scout Reservation camp that is located approximately 40 miles south of Minneapolis.

CME ACCREDITATION:
The University of Minnesota is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ continuing medical education (CME) credit for physicians. Other health care professionals who participate in this CME activity may submit their Statements of Attendance to their appropriate accrediting organizations or state boards for consideration of credit.

REGISTRATION FEES:

Option 1: Practicing Physicians, RNs, PAs, NPs, LPNs.

$1,490.00 + $200.00 for CME credit if desired

Option 2: Retired Physicians, Active Military Personnel, Health Care Providers from Developing Countries, Non-University of Minnesota Resident Physicians, Medical Students, Fellows, and Nursing Students as well as University of Minnesota Residents and Fellows outside of the Global Health Pathway. $745.00 + $200.00 for CME credit if desired

Option 3: UMN Faculty, UMN DOM Faculty, UMN Global Health Teaching Faculty, Full-Time CDC Staff, and UMN DOM/Global Health Pathway International Affiliate Site Faculty may contact gblhlth(at)umn.edu for further information.

Option 4: UMN Global Health Pathway Resident Physicians and UMN Medical Students may contact gblhlth(at)umn.edu for further information.

COMPLETE GLOBAL HEALTH COURSE CURRICULUM:

-The complete Course curriculum has been designed to cover all core topics required for the ASTMH Certificate of Knowledge examination.

-To meet ASTMH requirements, any two In-Person Global Health Course modules plus all seven Online Global Health Course modules must be completed.

-While not required, it is highly recommended that the online modules be taken in advance of the hands-on training.

NEW IN 2012 - ASIA CLINICAL TROPICAL MEDICINE COURSE:

This new hands-on training option will take place in Bangkok, Thailand from July 21, 2012 through August 3, 2012.

COURSE LOCATION:

University of Minnesota
Malcom Moos Tower, Room 2-690
515 Delaware Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455

PARKING AND TRANSIT:
http://www1.umn.edu/pts/park/apmfaq.html#APM37

CENTRAL CORRIDOR CONSTRUCTION:
http://www.metrocouncil.org/transportation/ccorridor/centralcorridor.asp

TRAVEL: Local travel agent option.
HOUSING: Local hotel accommodations are available.

Thank you for your interest in our Global Health Course, we hope to see you soon!
Please let me know if you are in need of a Letter of Invitation.

Debbie Luedtke, MSE
University of Minnesota
Global Health Pathway & Course Program/Project Specialist
PWB 14-100, MMC 284
420 Delaware Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612.626.3526
E-Mail: luedt047(at)umn.edu
Web Site: http://www.globalhealth.umn.edu
Facebook: University of Minnesota Global Health
Twitter: @UMNGlobalHealth

Heather Schommer (MPP '10) has received the World Without Genocide's 2011 "Outstanding Citizen Award," presented to her by Dr. Charlie Clements, executive director of the Carr Center for Human Rights at Harvard University. Heather received the award at the Water, War, and Conflict conference at William Mitchell College of Law on January 28. Heather graduated from the University of St. Thomas in 2009 with a B.A. in political science, where she was a founding member of World Without Genocide. The organization is now headquartered at William Mitchell College of Law and promotes education and action to protect innocent people, prevent genocide, prosecute perpetrators, and remember those whose lives and cultures have been destroyed by genocide. Visit www.worldwithoutgenocide.org for more information.

reprinted from Humphrey Herald http://www.hhh.umn.edu/news_events/Herald/02.07.12.html

Thought you'd want to check this out. This is a 30 min video with Rajiv Shah, Gayle Smith, special assistant to the president & senior director of the National Security Council and Tom Kalil, deputy director for policy, Office of Science and Technology Policy.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/video/2012/02/08/open-questions-innovation-global-development

Lots of talk about using technology to spread information quickly and more cost effectively (particularly using mobile apps, like using smart phones to reduce corruption)

They also spoke highly of the newly announced "plant doctor" concept, which essentially broadens the national extension network to an international network (nice for us).

Finally they talked about the importance of diaspora contributing to their homeland, which bodes well with our discussion on east African immigrants.

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Peter Lindstrom, Assistant Director, Center for Science, Technology & Public Policy
University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs
612-624-4659. Twitter: @plindstrom
Policy Catalyst Blog

The Confucius Institute at the University of Minnesota is the only authorized test center in Minnesota for the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) Chinese proficiency test. In 2012 we will offer all levels of the written and oral HSK tests only once - on Sunday, October 21. The registration deadline is Friday, September 15. You can find more information about the HSK, the different test levels, and the registration process on the Confucius Institute web site.

Please contact me if you have any further questions.

Sincerely,
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Emily Hanson, Program and Project Specialist
Confucius Institute, Global Programs and Strategy Alliance
160 University International Center
331-17th Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
p: 612-625-5080
f: 612-625-5185
www.confucius.umn.edu

http://www.povertyactionlab.org/greenwood-sanchez

http://carlsonschool.umn.edu/emerging-markets/index.aspx
Friday, February 24, 2012 7:30am - 2:30pm
Carlson School of Management, Atrium

About the Symposium:
The Emerging Markets Symposium gathers business leaders, academics, and MBA students to discuss doing business effectively in emerging economies. The event features student presentations on companies doing business in China and Chile, based on their research and recent international visits to firms such as Syngenta, Antofagasta, and IBM in Chile; and GE Healthcare, AON, Huiyuan Juice, and Nike in China.

Following the student presentations, J. Andres Morel (CEO, Twin Metals), Carol Kitchen (SVP and General Manager, Land O'Lakes) and Kim Anderson (Chairman of the Board, Anderson Cook, Inc.) will participate in a luncheon panel discussion entitled "Emerging Risks in Emerging Markets."
AgendaStudents in Chile

7:30-8:15: Registration and continental breakfast
8:15-8:30: Opening Remarks by Dean Sri Zaheer
8:45-10:45: MBA student presentations
8:45-9:15 Company Profiles - Aon Cofco, DeMartino Winery
9:15-9:45 Company Profiles - Asmar, Nike China
9:45-10:15 Company Profiles - Huiyuan Juice, Syngenta
10:15-10:45 Company Profiles - GE Healthcare, CMPC

10:45-11:00: Break

11:00-12:30: MBA student presentations
11:00-11:30 Company Profiles - 3M China, Valparaiso
11:30-12:00 Company Profiles - Eaton, Banco Santander
12:00-12:30 Company Profiles - Land O'Lakes, Antofagasta

12:30-2:00: Lunch and panel
Carol Kitchen, Land O'Lakes
J. Andres Morel, Twin Metals
Kim Anderson, Anderson Cook

2:00-2:30: Q&A and closing remarks

The event is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required by Monday, February 20, 2012. We are not able to accommodate walk-in registrations.

Attendees may register for breakfast and morning student presentations and/or the luncheon panel and discussion.
Breakfast, morning student presentations, and lunch combined
Breakfast and morning presentations only
Luncheon panel only

Deadline for applications : 17 February 2012, 13:00 Central European Time.

The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) offers internships that aim at providing interns with an understanding of the objectives and activities of the Agency, practical experience and knowledge of the day-to-day work of the FRA, an opportunity to put their learning into practice and to contribute to the Agency's mission.
In particular, the Freedoms and Justice Department at the FRA is looking for trainees who would be interested in assisting the department's Statistics and Surveys Team. The duties of the team include all stages of research and survey activities related to the development of large-scale surveys and the analysis of datasets; such as the development of survey instruments and databases, data analysis, report writing, and analysis of secondary source datasets.

The Team is currently engaged, at various stages, in four large-scale, cross-national surveys that the Agency has commissioned - which would provide suitable interns with valuable practical experience in international survey research and data analysis.
The team would therefore welcome candidates with a background in statistics or social sciences who are able to meet most of the following criteria:

- Experience with using quantitative data analysis software, such as SPSS, STATA and/or Excel;
- Experience with the analysis of quantitative datasets for social research;
- Knowledge or skills in development and verification of databases;
- Knowledge and skills in descriptive analysis of the data (descriptive statistics);
- Knowledge or skills in advanced statistics;
- Experience in visual presentation of the survey data (e.g. pictures, graphs);
- Ability to write to a very high standard in English, and to write in an easy to understand way;

Please visit the FRA website for more information on the traineeships and how to apply:
http://fra.europa.eu/fraWebsite/about_fra/recruitment/fra-traineeship/fra-traineeship_en.htm
Please note that the deadline for applications for the present round is 17 February 2012, 13:00 Central European Time.

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Lynne R. Schuman
Director of Career Services
Humphrey School of Public Affairs
University of Minnesota
lschuman(at)umn.edu
612-625-2847 (phone)
612-626-0002 (fax)