April 2011
MPP alum Kelly Ramer Peace Corps Volunteer in Belize
on April 29, 11I am currently half way through my training in the Buisness and Organizational Development program in Peace Corps Belize. I have been...
Singapore Service-Learning, Character Development, & Pre-Service Teacher Education
on April 29, 11Date: Monday, May 2nd, 2011 Lunch will be provided. Time: Noon to 1:30 pm Place: Peik Hall 40 Robert Shumer, Former Director...
Forum on global foot & mouth disease response & recovery, May 26
on April 29, 11http://www.leadership.umn.edu/news/FCG_FMD.html FMD Finding Common Ground Flyer.pdf Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is the most devastating animal disease in the world if one...
Conflict Resolution & Emergency Response Internship
on April 29, 11Deadline for submissions: Ongoing recruitment, with initial deadline of Monday, May 9, 2011. Start date: Approximately June 1, 2011. Organization: Pax Mondial...
2011 Summer School in Comparative Conflict Studies (Belgrade), applications due May 9
on April 29, 11http://www.cfccs.org/ Belgrade, July 11-18, 2011. We are now receiving applications for the 2011 Summer School in Comparative Conflict Studies. The Summer School...
Villgro Fellowship program (development in rural India)
on April 29, 11http://www.villgro.org/ Villgro exists to transform lives in Rural India through innovations. Since inception in 2001, we at Villgro have been single mindedly...
Nippon Foundation Fellowship for persons from ASEAN member states for MA in Comparative & International Disability Policy- Deadline: June 10
on April 29, 11http://www.fundsforngos.org/fellowships-2/nippon-foundation-fellowship-pursuing-masters-degree-comparative-international-disability-policy#ixzz1Kv4LPZ2G http://aseanidpp.org/fellowships Comparative and International Disability Policy (CIPD) has recently established the Institute on Disability and Public Policy (IDPP) for the ASEAN...
Fellowships for candidates from Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine & Tunisia- Deadline: May 9
on April 29, 11http://pilnet.org/project-updates/94-pilnet-invites-2011-2012-international-public-interest-law-fellows-program-applications-from-candidates-in-egypt-jordan-lebanon-morocco-palestine-and-tunisia.html In response to the dramatic changes taking place in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region, PILnet is opening the...
Acara Summer Institute 2011 for social entrepreneurs, applications open until May 16
on April 29, 11http://www.acarainstitute.org/?110880 The Acara Summer Institute (SI) is an intensive program to help budding social entrepreneurs refine their plans and prepare to turn...
MPP student Matthew Stenberg wins group project grant with the US Dept of State's Young Leaders program
on April 29, 11Congratulations to Matthew Stenberg for being part of a winning Young Leaders Dialogue with America program (YLDA) group project grant. Matt will...
All day event May 6: Migration, Integration and Discourse in Europe
on April 29, 11https://events.umn.edu/012098 Date: 05/06/2011 Time: All Day Event Location: 614 Twin Cities,Social Sciences Cost: Free Description: Europe was and is both a place...
Monday May 2: Robinson on Political Consequences of Civil War
on April 29, 11Next Monday, May 2nd, the Minnesota International Relations and Comparative Politics Colloquia (MIRC and CPC) are happy to jointly present Prof. James...
"Creating One Health Partnerships for International Development" workshop May 11
on April 29, 11http://foodsystemsleadership.org/programs/program.aspx?proID=1 Also attached is the announcement of the "Creating One Health Partnerships for International Development" workshop announcement. Typically 80+ registrants from across...
2Tuesday Global Spotlight Lecture Series
on April 28, 112Tuesday Global Spotlight Lecture Series Spotlight Responding Globally to Violence Against Women and Children by Jeffrey L. Edleson Director, Minnesota Center...
6 MDP students awarded Judd Fellowships (Hansen, Hogan, Ndougonna, Nezhad, Paschke, Zomer)
on April 27, 11Congratulations to MDP students Britta Hansen, Devin Hogan, Carine Ndougonna, Sheila Nezhad, Sadie Paschke, and Ali Zomer on receiving a 2011 Walter...
3 MPP students win Judd Fellowships (Glass, Hauck, Valerius)
on April 27, 11Congratulations to MPP students Kaela Glass, Matthew Hauck, and Matthew Valerius on being awarded the 2011 Walter H. Judd Fellowship Award. Details...
U.S. Forest Service, Gender Specialist--Bangkok, Thailand
on April 27, 11Gender Specialist Source: The U.S. Forest Service 22/04/2011 The U.S. Forest Service (USFS). Bangkok, Thailand. Closing date: May 2, 2011. Overview: The...
Job Opening: President and Chief Executive Officer, Alliance for Peacebuilding, DC
on April 27, 11Please notice the deadline for applications is Monday, May 2, 2011. Alliance for Peacebuilding 1320 19th Street, NW Suite 410 Washington,...
Now Hiring: Smart Growth America Fall 2011 Fellows
on April 27, 11Are you interested in economic development, transportation, planning, housing, real estate finance, or environmental policy? Are you an organizer, a blogger, a...
The Elders: Coordinator for the Global Alliance to End Child Marriage
on April 27, 11An emerging Alliance of leading international and grassroots NGOs is seeking an experienced, issue‐focused and skilled executive who can quickly form and...
The Women's Media Center: Miss Representation Campaign Director
on April 27, 11Miss Representation Campaign Director Source: The Women's Media Center 22/04/2011 The Women's Media Center (WMC). New York, NY, USA Description: * 6-Month...
Call for Applications, Omidyar Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Santa Fe Institute
on April 27, 11The Omidyar Fellowship at the Santa Fe Institute offers you: * - unparalleled intellectual freedom * - transdisciplinary collaboration with leading researchers...
Womenkind Worldwide: Policy and Advocacy Manager
on April 27, 11Policy And Advocay Manager Source: Womankind Worldwide 22/04/2011 Womankind Worldwide. London, UK. Closing date: May 6, 2011. Summary: Womankind Worldwide is seeking...
Journalists and other civil society professionals from developing and aspiring democracies are invited to apply for the full-time residential Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program
on April 27, 11Journalists and other civil society professionals from developing and aspiring democracies are invited to apply for a full-time residential fellowship. Also open...
Fellowship Opportunity for Master's Degree in Comparative and International Disability Policy
on April 27, 11The Nippon Foundation will provide full fellowships including tuitions, books, required assistive technology and other support services, to a small group of...
Womenkind Worldwide: Trusts Manager
on April 27, 11Trusts Manager Source: Womankind Worldwide 23/04/2011 Womankind Worldwide. London, UK. Closing date: May 6, 2011. Summary: * Fixed term contract 11 months...
UNDP: Vetted Experts Roster For Governance, Capacity Development, HIV/AIDS And Gender Practices
on April 27, 11Call For Applications: Vetted Experts Roster For Governance, Capacity Development, HIV/AIDS And Gender Practices Source: UNDP -- 23/04/2011 UNDP. Location: Home-based with...
UNDP: Policy Advisor, IAR & Gender and CPR Team--CLOSES TODAY!
on April 27, 11Policy Advisor, IAR & Gender And CPR Team Source: UNDP -- 23/04/2011 UNDP. New York, NY, USA. Closing date: April 27, 2011....
Leading Change Program- From Institutional to Community based Services for People with Mental Disabilities(Note, only for students from certain countries)
on April 27, 11CEU Public Policy Executive Programs and the Mental Health Initiative (MHI) - Open Society Foundations, announce the opening of applications for the...
AUK Summer Program 2011
on April 27, 11The Summer Program at AUK provides undergraduate and graduate students unique opportunities to learn about conflict management, humanitarian interventions, protecting human...
Get Help Designing Your Dream Job!
on April 27, 11Our friends at the nonprofit Echoing Green have been a behind-the-scenes force for social change for more than twenty years now....
UN Women: Website Analyst
on April 27, 11Website Analyst Source: UN Women -- 23/04/2011 UN Women. New York, NY, USA. Closing date: May 11, 2011 Background: UN Women, grounded...
The Ms. Foundation for Women: Director of Institutional Giving
on April 27, 11Director Of Institutional Giving Source: The Ms. Foundation for Women 23/04/2011 The Ms. Foundation for Women. Brooklyn, NY, USA. Position Summary: The...
AWID: Researcher on China
on April 27, 11Request For Proposals: Researcher On China Source: AWID -- 09/04/2011 The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID). Location: Flexible. Closing date:...
AWID: Researcher on Organized Crime Networks
on April 27, 11Request For Proposals: Researcher On Organized Crime Networks Source: AWID - 09/04/2011 The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID). Location: Flexible....
AWID: Researcher on the Energy Crisis
on April 27, 11Request For Proposals: Researcher On The Energy Crisis Source: AWID -- 09/04/2011 The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID). Location: Flexible....
AWID: Communications Managaer-- Cape Town, South Africa
on April 27, 11Communications Manager Source: AWID -- 20/04/2011 The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID). Cape Town, South Africa (preferred, but flexible). Closing...
AWID: Constituency Engagement Manager- Capetown, South Africa
on April 27, 11Constituency Engagement Manager Source: AWID -- 20/04/2011 The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID). Cape Town, South Africa (preferred, but flexible)....
AWID: Program Associate, Resisting and Challenging Religious Fundamentalisms--Toronto, ON, Canada
on April 27, 11Resisting And Challenging Religious Fundamentalisms - Program Associate Source: AWID -- 22/04/2011 The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID). Toronto, ON,...
Freeman Workshop April 26th Mani Subramani will speak on "Global Sourcing, from Labor Arbitrage to Innovation"
on April 26, 11This talk will be rescheduled. Freeman Center for International Economic Policy, Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, presents a Workshop on...
The Future of the Middle East with Fareed Zakaria, Friday, April 29, 2011
on April 26, 11Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs presents Distinguished Carlson Lecture 12 p.m. (Doors open at 11:30 a.m.) http://www.zvents.com/z/minneapolis-mn/fareed-zakaria-carlson-lecture--events--178642646 Ted Mann Concert...
Donations of physiotherapy equipment, anatomical models & posters, needed for CCBRT, rehab & disability hospital in Tanzania
on April 25, 11Contact Sherry Gray to donate: grayx260@umn.edu or 612-626-5674 I do not know what is possible for you / the University. For example...
EdPA 5080 Special Topics for Grad Students: Religion and International Development
on April 25, 11This course, for fall 2011, explores traditional theories of development and religion, the influence of religious cultures, how religion is viewed by...
Thursday April 28th--Professor Leon Tikly(University of Bristol): "Social Justice and the Quality of Education in Africa"
on April 25, 11This Thursday, April 28th, Professor Leon Tikly, director of the EdQual Research Programme and Director of Research in the Graduate School of...
PA 5802 Policy Challenges of the Global Economy (required course for global policy concentrations)
on April 25, 11Prof. Robert Kudrle will be offering PA 5802 fall term 2011. HHH students who are GPP concentrators are required to take this...
Minnesota Symposium on Disability Studies-Call For Papers: Disability and Identity in the 21st Century
on April 25, 11Minnesota Symposium on Disability Studies University of Minnesota July 29-31, 2011 In recent years, the "minority model" that shaped advances in disability...
MPP student Mary Small awarded COGS travel grant to Bogotá
on April 22, 11Congratulations to Mary Small for winning a 2011 University of Minnesota Council of Graduate Students Travel Award. Mary will conduct research for...
April 28: A Conversation with Global Health Expert Hans Rosling
on April 22, 11Hear from Rosling, professor of international health, Department of Public Health Sciences, Karolinska Institute, Sweden. He directs the Gapminder Foundation in Stockholm...
seeking nominations for Freeman-Stassen Award for International Activities (HHH students)
on April 21, 11The Freeman-Stassen Award is given to the Humphrey student who has demonstrated the greatest achievement in the field of global affairs. The...
Humphrey Fellow speaking May 4th: Cameroon Education for Women and Girls
on April 21, 11CAMEROON EDUCATION FOUNDATION Chin Idirisu Medorni, Humphrey Fellow 2010-2011, Cameroon Room 184 Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota Wednesday, May...
Grant Opportunity for Teachers in Costa Rica!
on April 21, 11The Toyota Foundation is requesting applications for a fully-funded environmental education study tour to Costa Rica for teachers. Deadline is May 4!...
Interesting Article: "France's Burqa Ban: French Secularism or Colonial Mindset?"
on April 21, 11By Vinay Kumar Pathak. Pathak is an Associate Research Fellow with the Contemporary Islam Programme at the S. Rajaratnam School of International...
MIRC Hosting Professor Devashree Gupta from Carleton College on April 25th!
on April 21, 11Professor Gupta received her Ph.D. in Government from Cornell University. Her research focuses on issues of nationalism, social movements and protest, and...
Deborah Levison & Lu Han speaking on China's Single Child Policy, April 21
on April 21, 11Culture Corps Presents: "Implications of China's Single Child Policy" - April 21 Time: 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Place: 614 Social Sciences Building, West...
U of M Apartment Available to Sublet over the Summer!
on April 21, 11if you or someone you know (needs to be a U student) would like to sublet an apartment for the summer, available...
FPA Job Board
on April 20, 11The Foreign Policy Association is a great resource to find jobs, internships, and volunteer work They post new jobs almost every day...
UNDP Programme Specialist: Application Deadline April 27th!
on April 20, 11Basic information: The Conflict Prevention and Recovery Team (CPRT) has primary responsibility for practice development in the area of conflict prevention and...
Service-Learning, Character Development, and Pre-Service Teacher Education: Trends in Singapore
on April 20, 11Service-Learning, Character Development, and Pre-Service Teacher Education: Trends in Singapore Date: Monday, May 2nd, 2011 Time: Noon to 1:30 pm Place: Peik...
2011-2012 Proteus Fund Diversity Fellowship: Applications Due May 6th!
on April 20, 11Proteus Fund is pleased to announce that applications for the 2011-2012 Diversity Fellowship are now being accepted. Proteus Fund is a national...
Apply to be a Rotary Peace Fellow by July 1!
on April 20, 11Rotary Peace Fellows are leaders promoting national and international cooperation, peace, and the successful resolution of conflict throughout their lives, in their...
NCoC Invites You to a Live Streamed Panel Disucssion with with first-hand reflections on the Egyptian Revolution
on April 20, 11Who: Atlas Corps, Civic Enterprises, and National Conference on Citizenship When: April 21, 2011, 9:00-10:30 a.m. Eastern Link to watch the webcast:...
2011 Bologna, Italy Symposium on Conflict Prevention, Resolution & Reconciliation--Aplications due April 25th!
on April 20, 11n cooperation with Johns Hopkins University Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), the 2011 Bologna Symposium will bring together...
IPID Student Speaker Conference! This Friday, April 22nd
on April 20, 11This Friday, April 22nd, the IPID(Interdisciplinary Perspectives on International Development) will be hosting their spring Student Speaker Series from 2:30-6:30 in the...
War: Its Legacy on Women & Children in Liberia
on April 20, 11Join us for a conversation with Ms. Rosanna D. H. Schaack on: War: Its Legacy on Women & Children in Liberia Wednesday,...
Tomorrow(April 20th)Water for Peace Panel Discussion: Water Conflict in Iraq and the Middle East
on April 19, 11"Water Conflict in Iraq and the Middle East" will bring three expert panelists together to discuss water rights, access to clean water,...
Rebuilding Somalia: The Role of the Diaspora
on April 19, 11CIL with The Oslo Center for Peace and Human Rights presents... Rebuilding Somalia: The Role of the Diaspora Thursday, May 5, 2011...
Volunteers Needed for Upcoming HHH event!
on April 19, 11It is that time of the year again where the Humphrey School has many exciting events taking place in a short amount...
Global China Connection: China Fair, Friday, April 22nd
on April 19, 11Who? Global China Connection What? China Fair will have some wonderful performances by both professional choir and students from U of M....
On-Line Course: Immigrant Health Issues PA 5451 -- FALL SEMESTER 2011
on April 18, 11Immigrant Health Issues PA 5451 -- FALL, 2011 An on-line course for graduate students interested in Public Policy, Education, Public Health, Nursing,...
Training Dialogue for Peaceful Change for Facilitators in N. Ireland (funded)
on April 18, 11Deadline for applications: 22nd of April http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tides-Training/112738502140924 TIDES Training is a leading ethically based non-profit organisation specialising in conflict intervention methods based...
Advancing the Common Good Lunchtime Speaker Series
on April 18, 11Advancing the Common Good Lunchtime Speaker Series presents Alliances for Cross Border Management Education * * *Friday, April 22, 2011* *12:00 -...
Books for Africa events with Rwandan and Ethiopian ambassadors
on April 18, 11Join Books For Africa for Two Free Fundraising Events on April 20 & 21 Featuring African Ambassadors Books For Africa is pleased...
MIRC April 18: "The Kurdish Diaspora in Austria and its Imagined Kurdistan"
on April 15, 11On Monday, April 18, MIRC will host Thomas Schmidinger from the University of Vienna. Thomas is the BMWF research fellow at the...
Outreach & Screenings Coordinator for documentary film project (Portland, ME)
on April 15, 11For more information on the film and project, see www.fambultok.com, and for the program itself see www.fambultok.org. Company: Fambul Tok International is...
Mo Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships to support Africa's next generation
on April 15, 11http://www.moibrahimfoundation.org/en/pressrelease/media-centre/press-releases/mo-ibrahim-leadership-fellowships-to-support-africas-next-generation.html crosslisted from Peace and Collaborative Development Network...
Online course on social change, innovation & entrepreneurship, UPeace
on April 15, 11For more info, please see: http://tinyurl.com/3spxufd Dates: 6 week course, starting on May 9, 2011. Course Format: The course is an Online...
Prof. Zelizer's guide to careers in international relations (updated)
on April 15, 11Finding the right job in conflict resolution, international development and related fields requires a combination of the right experience and training, an...
Dalai Lama visiting UMN May 6-9
on April 15, 11http://www.dalailama.umn.edu/ One Heart, One Mind, One Universe In less than a month, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama will be the Center...
Kofi Annan Fellowship for outstanding leaders from developing countries
on April 15, 11For more information or to apply, please follow this link: http://www.kofiannanbusinessschool.org/content/home Kofi Annan Fellowship for outstanding leadership potentials from developing countries. The...
Policy report: China's PLA & lessons from foreign conflicts
on April 15, 11pub1062.pdf THE NATIONAL BUREAU of ASIAN RESEARCH NBR-SSI Briefing | April 2011 Other People's Wars:PLA Lessons from Foreign Conflicts 2010 PLA Conference...
Online course on emergency management
on April 15, 11Dates: September 5th -23rd. The course is offered over a three-week period. Cost: $350 ($250 if you apply before June 1st)...
Short online certificate course for professionals: Women in War & Armed Conflicts
on April 15, 11http://www.hrea.org/index.php?base_id=135&language_id=1&erc_doc_id=5713&month=5&year=2011 2 May 2011 - 12 June 2011 Tuition, fee, lodging: US$ 435. Tuition for auditors is US$ 165. The deadline for...
Prof. Zelizers list of key network organizations in peacebuilding field
on April 15, 11From Peace and Collaborative Development Network As the conflict resolution and peacebuilding field has grown an increasing number of organizations and associations...
Advocacy & Outreach Coordinator for Jubilee USA Network (Miami, FL)
on April 15, 11Closing Date: April 30, 2011 or until filled. Applications will be immediately considered as they are received. Online at: http://www.jubileeusa.org/about-us/jobs-internships Application Process:...
Univ of Nairobi M.Ed. degree with focus on Education in Emergencies
on April 15, 11For a detailed overview of the program, including admissions criteria, tuition, and application procedures, click here: http://www.rescue.org/education-emergencies-coursework...
Uppsala Univ international training program for African inter-government & NGO organizations
on April 15, 11The final date for applications is 9 June 2011. Please note that if the application is submitted to the nearest Swedish Embassy/Consulate,...
Amnesty International-Italy, CIRPS & Univ of Pomezia Consortium summer school programme on human rights & poverty dimensions to humna dignity (grad students)
on April 15, 11For further information and application forms, please visit: http://www.amnesty.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/IT/IDPagina/4713 Amnesty International-Italy, CIRPS and the University of Pomezia Consortium are pleased to present...
2011 Women PeaceMakers Program Now Accepting Applications for Women Peace Makers and Peace Writers
on April 15, 11Women PeaceMaker Application Deadline: June 1, 2011 Peace Writer Application Deadline: June 15, 2011 http://peace.sandiego.edu For more information about the program and...
Programme Head Reconciliation & Reconstruction
on April 15, 11contact Simona Brandi http://www.ijr.org.za/vacancies.php Email: sbrandi(at)ijr.org.za Closing Date: 2011-05-03...
May term course in Ghana (grad, but could include undergrad students)
on April 14, 11GO! Global Opportunities - Children's Musical Play in Inter-generational Ghanaian Families and Institutions. Come learn about a May Session course in Ghana!...
Japan Post-Quake/Tsunami photos (one month after)
on April 14, 11They are pretty fascinating and definitely relevant to global issues: http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2011/04/japans_crisis_one_month_later.html?tidder -- Dara Kay Cohen, Assistant Professor Hubert H. Humphrey School of...
Global Philanthropy Alliance develops young social entrepreneurs by funding youth-led or youth-engaged organizations
on April 14, 11Global Philanthropy Alliance Spring 2011 Mission: Global Philanthropy Alliance develops young social entrepreneurs by funding youth-led or youth-engaged organizations that unleash the...
Today, Deborah Brautigam: The Unexpected Politics of Taxation and State-Building
on April 14, 11Today at noon in 1314 Social Sciences, the Comparative Politics Colloquium hosts professor Deborah Brautigam from The School of International Service at...
Human Rights Delegations to Rwanda, Summer 2011 (Ages) 18 - 35)
on April 14, 11Global Youth Connect, an international human rights organization that facilitates cross-cultural human rights programming for youth, is pleased to announce that we...
Help American Refugee Committe launch a Minnesota initiative on Somalia, April 13 at the Minneapolis City Hall
on April 13, 11Minneapolis City Hall - April 13, 2011 Launch Evite.doc You are invited to help us launch a Minnesota initiative to bring change...
Humphrey Fellow (alum) seeks intern(s) for NGOs in Cambodia
on April 13, 11Vichet Thankun was a Humphrey Fellow at the HHH in 2009. He is seeking intern(s): The Acting Director of NGO calls Poor...
BLOOMBERG GOVERNMENT DEFENSE ANALYST
on April 13, 11If you are interested in this position and meet the requirements please apply to the following link: http://careers.bloomberg.com/hire/jobs/job29457.html The Company Few...
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR U.S. CITIZENS IN THE UN AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
on April 13, 11The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Organization Affairs is pleased to announce the launch of its updated website (http://intlorganizationjobs.state.gov/iva/default.aspx) which...
Policy Intern: Consulate General of Canada
on April 13, 11PERPA Policy Intern JD 2011.doc PERPA Policy Intern Posting.doc We would plan to have interviews toward the end of this month (last...
Women Thrive Worldwide: Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs
on April 13, 11Women Thrive Worldwide in Washington, DC, has retained Slesinger Management Services to recruit a person who is passionate about improving the lives...
8 JOB OPENINGS - AFRICA PEACE AND SECURITY PROGRAM (APSP), ADDIS ABABA --Deadline April 18th!
on April 13, 11The Africa Peace and Security Programme (APSP) is seeking to expand its team with qualified professionals for various fixed term and consultancy...
IPID General Assembly Meeting Today!
on April 13, 11Are you a grad student interested in International Development? Get involved! Interdisciplinary Perspectives on International Development(IPID) is a cross-disciplinary student group committed...
Launch party & discussion forum for book designed by MDP student Kit Martin, April 14, DinkyTown
on April 13, 11Cifiscape Launch Party at the Book House This Thursday the 14th in DinkyTown, 429 14th Ave Southeast, 7-9 PM. What will you...
jell Magne Bondevik, former Prime Minister of Norway, speaking in Twin Cities, May
on April 13, 11Norway House Peace Initiative Dialogue for Peace Panel Discussion & Fundraiser Dinner Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Dialogue for Peace Panel Discussion "Empowerment...
Research Manager, Engaging Community Resilience in Security, Development, & Peace in Afghanistan
on April 12, 11Applicants for the position should send a short cover letter and CV simultaneously to Jason Calder (jason(at)future.org) and Ajmal Shirzai (shirzai(at)future.org)....
Research Assistant for Engaging People in Peace
on April 12, 11Applicants for the position should send a short cover letter and CV to Jason(at)future.org crosslisted from Peace and Collaborative Development Network...
Arab American Young Ambassadors Taskforce (AAYAT Initiative) 2011
on April 12, 11http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1103157487642-69/Arab+American+Young+Ambassadors+Team+Application+Form.pdf For more information or to apply, pls call +1 (202) 812 9900, or fill out the attached form, with your resume...
Families & healthcare course in Thailand offered winter break 2011-2012
on April 12, 11Families and Healthcare in Thailand is a 3-credit learning abroad course that will be offered from December 26, 2011 - January 15,...
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MPP student Duane Johnson competing in 2011 Acara Challenge
on April 12, 11MPP student Duane Johnson is competing in the 2011 Acara Challenge. Three times a week, Duane meets with his University of Minnesota...
Policy Discussion: "Impermanence and the Tibetan Community in Exile" May 4
on April 12, 11Policy Panel Discussion at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs Wednesday, May 4, 2011, from 3:00 - 4:00pm Humphrey School of...
Sojitz Corporation of America: Global Business Researcher
on April 12, 11Location: United States (Washington, DC) Website: http://www.us.sojitz.com Compensation: Depends on experience Contact Information: Justin Manger Phone: 202-429-0280 Email: manger.justin@sky.sojitz.com Description: The Global...
International Center for Transitional Justice: Head of Office, Kenya
on April 12, 11Description: The International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) assists countries pursuing accountability for past mass atrocity or human rights abuse. ICTJ works...
ACDI/VOCA: SME Development and Sector Technical Specialists, West Bank/Gaza
on April 12, 11Description: Since 1963 and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy....
ABA Rule of Law: Election Law Specialist-Tunisia
on April 12, 11Location: Tunisia (Tunis) Website: www.abarol.org Email: jobs@americanbar.org Apply online: Description: The four-month Election Law Specialist will assist in developing and administering several...
ABA Rule of Law: Administrative Assistant-Asia Division
on April 12, 11Location: United States (Washington, DC) Website: www.abarol.org Email: jobs@staff.abanet.org Apply online: http://apps.americanbar.org/rol/opportunities/applywithus.shtml Description: The ABA Rule of Law Initiative Asia Division seeks...
Foreign Policy Association: Communications and Marketing Intern
on April 12, 11Contact Information: MacDara King Email: mking@fpa.org Description: The Foreign Policy Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring the American public...
Biennial of the Americas: Executive Director
on April 12, 11Location: United States (Denver, CO) Website: http://nonprofitprofessionals.com/searches/bota-ed.htm Contact Information: Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group Phone: 866-903-3182 Email: bota-ed@nonprofitprofessionals.com Description: Hosted by the City...
Th Carter Center: Deputy Director - Support to Domestic Observation Orgs(Deadline April 18th!)
on April 12, 11Location: Sudan (Khartoum and Juba) Contact Information: Elizabeth Plachta Email: cartercentersudan@gmail.com Description: The Carter Center is guided by a fundamental commitment to...
ACDI/VOCA: Deputy Chief of Party/Operations Manager, Nepal
on April 12, 11Description: Since 1963 and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy....
ACDI/VOCA: Grants Manager, Nepal
on April 12, 11Description: Since 1963 and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy....
Asia Society: Global Policy Programs Internship, Sumer 2011
on April 12, 11Location: United States (New York, NY) Website: www.asiasociety.org Contact Information: Timothy Orr Email: globalpolicy@asiasociety.org Description: The Asia Society's Global Policy Programs department...
The Asia Foundation: Research Associate
on April 12, 11Location: United States (Washington, DC) Website: http://www.asiafoundation.org Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience Description: The Asia Foundation is seeking a Research Associate to...
The Carter Center: Field Office Director
on April 12, 11Location: Tunisia (Tunis) Contact Information: Sarah Johnson Email: cartercentertunisia@gmail.com Description: The Carter Center is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights...
The Carter Center: Deputy Director
on April 12, 11Location: Tunisia (Tunis) Contact Information: Sarah Johnson Email: cartercentertunisia@gmail.com Description: The Carter Center is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights...
International Center for Transitional Justice: Deputy Director
on April 12, 11Email: jobs@ictj.org Description: The International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) works to redress and prevent the most severe violations of human...
USAID/Office of Transition Initiatives: Country Representative-Tunisia
on April 12, 11Location: Tunisia (Tunis) Website: www.globalcorps.com Contact Information: Michael Aguilar Phone: 202-706-6108 Email: maguilar@usaid.gov Description: Solicitation for U.S. Personal Service Contractor (PSC) Country...
Open Society Institute: Program Officer, International Migration Initiative
on April 12, 11Location: Indonesia (Jakarta) Website: http://www.sorosny.org Contact Information: Human Resources Phone: 212-548-0600 Email: humanresources@sorosny.org Description: The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant...
InterAction: Director of Disaster Response
on April 12, 11Location: United States (Washington DC, DC) Contact Information: Mariam Ehsanyar Phone: 202-667-8227 Email: mehsanyar@interaction.org Description: About InterAction: InterAction is the largest coalition...
ABA Rule of Law: Country Director, Dominican Republic
on April 12, 11Location: Dominican Republic (N/A) Website: www.abarol.org Email: jobs@americanbar.org Description: The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative ("ABA ROLI") seeks a full-time...
U.S. Institute of Peace: Administrative Assistant
on April 12, 11Location: United States (Washington, DC) Website: www.usip.org Contact Information: Human Resources Phone: No Phone Calls Description: The United States Institute for Peace...
RTI International: Civil/Public Administration Advisor, South Sudan
on April 12, 11Location: Sudan (Juba) Website: www.rti.org Description: RTI International is seeking to implement a USAID funded public administrative reform project in South Sudan...
RTI International: Strategic Planning Advisor, South Sudan
on April 12, 11Location: Sudan (Juba) Website: www.rti.org Description: RTI International is seeking to implement a USAID funded public administrative reform project in South Sudan...
RTI International: Chief of Party, South Sudan
on April 12, 11Location: Sudan (Juba) Website: www.rti.org Description: RTI International is seeking to implement a USAID funded public administrative reform project in South Sudan...
Atlantic Council of the US: Assistant Controller/Controller
on April 12, 11Location: United States (Washington, DC) Website: www.acus.org Email: FA@acus.org Description: Program: Office of Finance and Administration Supervisor: CFO Job Summary: The Atlantic...
Containers to Clinics: Full Time Program Manager
on April 12, 11Location: United States (Greater Boston, MA) Website: www.containers2clinics.org Contact Information: Allison Howard Berry Phone: 7814249033 Email: info@containers2clinics.org Description: Program Manager Full Time,...
The Carter Center: Senior Technical Advisor
on April 12, 11Location: Congo (Kinshasa) (Kinshasa) Contact Information: Erin Crysler Email: ecrysle@emory.edu Description: The Center is currently recruiting highly-qualified individuals for a Senior...
ACDI/VOCA: Program Officer, Tajikistan
on April 12, 11About ACDI/VOCA: Since 1963 and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global...
CIBER event: Benefits & Burdens of FDA Regulations on Global Medical Technology Markets
on April 11, 11https://work.csom.umn.edu/AlumniEvents/event_registration.asp?event_id=11092 The University of Minnesota's Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) and the Medical Industry Leadership Institute (MILI) present: Benefits...
Tropical & Travel Medicine Seminar April 20 6pm (includes dinner): UMN medical students experiences in East Africa
on April 11, 11Drs. Randy Hurley and David Boulware will be organizing this month's TTMS that will have presentations by UMN medical students and residents...
ReliefWeb updating web site
on April 11, 11We are pleased to inform you that we will be releasing the new ReliefWeb site shortly. This new web platform has been...
Blog & Social Media Manager for Peace X Peace
on April 11, 11Peace X Peace (www.peacexpeace.org) is seeking a highly motivated individual with the experience and passion to manage the organization's web presence. The...
Grassroots Reconciliation Group (GRG) seeks an intern for Summer 2011
on April 11, 11Interested in social media and marketing and want to help former child soldiers in Africa? See http://fb.me/KMtuQMmj Grassroots Reconciliation Group, a non-profit...
ICGC Brown Bag Series "Offside": Re-Constructing Sport Exhibitions in Public History
on April 11, 11Friday, April 15, 2011 · 12:00 p.m · 537 Heller Virgil Slade Brown Bag Flier-1.pdf Virgil Slade, PhD Candidate, History Department and...
Human Rights & Health Lecture: "Cultural Beliefs & Inclusion of People with Disabilities in Namibia"
on April 11, 11Monday, April 11, 12 p.m. Moos Tower 2-520 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/sphpod/events/2011/04/human_rights_and_health_lectur.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+umnsphevents+%28SPH+Calendar%29 "Cultural Beliefs and Inclusion of People with Disabilities in Namibia" will be presented...
Paid summer internship with Alliance for Peacebuilding
on April 10, 11Please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and a list of 3 references to: melaniek (at) allianceforpeacebuilding.org Deadline to apply: April...
Minority Rights & Indigenous Peoples Summer School, Irish Center for Human Rights
on April 10, 11For more information or to apply, follow this link: http://www.conference.ie/Conferences/index.asp?Conference=17 Minority Rights & Indigenous Peoples Summer School-Irish Center for Human Rights- June...
Women Thrive Worldwide seeking VP for Policy & Government Affairs
on April 10, 11http://www.womenthrive.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=959&Itemid=38...
Africa Peace & Security Programme seeking consultants & fixed-term positions
on April 10, 11Deadline for all applications is Monday, 18th of April, 2011. Please direct your communication to: Markus Koerner, Director APSP application(at)ipss-addis.org...
National Peace Academy seeks certificate program coordinator
on April 10, 11www.nationalpeaceacademy.us If you are interested in applying for this position, please email info (at) nationalpeaceacademy.us summarizing why you are seeking this position,...
GNAM showing Russian film April 8, 6pm
on April 7, 11Global Network Association of Minnesota (GNAM) is inviting you to our 4th international movie showing of the Spring Semester. The movie is...
UN Enable Newsletter--March Issue now Available!
on April 7, 11ENABLE NEWSLETTER March 2011 The Enable Newsletter is prepared by the Secretariat for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities...
Center for Reproductive Rights: Program Associate in Africa, Asia, Latin America
on April 6, 11Center Background: The Center for Reproductive Rights (CRR) is a non-profit legal advocacy organization dedicated to promoting women's equality worldwide by guaranteeing...
Center for Reproductive Rights: Regional Manager for Asia (Nepal, Thailand or Singapore) Closing date: May 31, 2011.
on April 6, 11Center Background: Founded in 1992 and headquartered in New York City, Center for Reproductive Rights is a non-profit organization that promotes women's...
Center for Reproductive Rights: 2011 Summer Internships
on April 6, 11**Deadline is rolling*** Center for Reproductive Rights. Washington, DC, USA. Center Background: The Center for Reproductive Rights (the Center) is a non-profit...
Programme Director / Fundación ANESVAD / Bilbao, Spain(Deadline April 12th!)
on April 6, 11Description: Fundación ANESVAD is seeking a Programme Director for its headquarters in Bilbao, Spain. The new Director will contribute to the development...
Advisor, Cultural Diversity and Gender / Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) / Panama City, Panama /
on April 6, 11Closing date: May 5, 2011. Description: Grade: P4 Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment Duration of contract: Two years, first year probationary period. Duty...
Specialist, Gender Mainstreaming: Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) / Washington, DC, USA
on April 6, 11Closing date: April 30, 2011. Description: Grade: P3 Contract type: Temporary appointment Duration of contract: One year. Duty Station: Washington, D.C., United...
Senior Researcher:The Center for Economic and Social Rights (CESR). Madrid, Spain (preferred).
on April 6, 11Closing date: April 25, 2011. Description: The Center for Economic and Social Rights (CESR) is an international NGO based in Madrid and...
Job Opening: Executive Director of OurVOICE, Inc.
on April 6, 11Our VOICE, Inc. Asheville, NC, USA. Closing date: April 29, 2011. Description: Our VOICE, Inc., the Rape Crisis Response and Prevention...
Nonviolent Peaceforce Job: South Caucasus Director(Deadline approaching April 10th!)
on April 6, 11Nonviolent Peaceforce. Preferably based in Brussels, Belgium (but spending 80% of the work time in South Caucasus). Closing date: April 10,...
Be part of a historic Arabic & Islamic Cultural Journey Arab American Young Ambassadors Taskforce (AAYAT Initiative) 2011
on April 6, 11بناء الجسور الثقافية والحضارية بين أمريكا والعالمين العربي والإسلامي Dear Arabic & Islamic Cultures lovers, The Arab Information & Resource Center...
Job Opening! Trickle Up: The First Steps out of Poverty is looking for a Vice President for Programs
on April 6, 11The Position Trickle Up seeks a committed, visionary and strategic leader who can build upon the significant changes we have made in...
International Institute of Minnesota: Employment Counseling Assistant Internship
on April 6, 11Title/Position: Office and Employment Counseling Assistant for the International Institute of Minnesota's Nursing Assistant Registered Program. The NAR Program is a Certified...
International Institute of MInnesota: Spanish Tutoring Volunteer Needed!
on April 6, 11Title/Position: Spanish Tutor Goal of Position: Volunteers to tutor the Spanish language to adult students learning Spanish at IIMN. Sample Tasks: Informal...
International Institute of Minnesota: Festival of Nations Volunteers needed!
on April 6, 11Are you interested in participating in one of the premier multi-cultural events of the year? The International Institute is now accepting applications...
PCDN Outreach & Communication Summer Interns
on April 5, 11Call for two summer interns to assist in managing the Peace and Collaborative Development Network. Internship: May 31- Aug 31 Hours: 5-10...
Senior level monitoring & evaluation experts, call for resumes
on April 5, 11Development & Training Services, Inc. Location: Middle East Contact: humanresources(at)onlinedts.com dTS is a strategic management consulting firm leading initiatives in social and...
Outward Bound Peacebuilding for professionals & grad students, June in Costa Rica
on April 5, 11http://www.outwardboundpeace.org/current_programs.vp.html...
Country Director - Madagascar
on April 5, 11To Apply: Please send a cover letter and current resume to employment(at)sfcg.org or fax to (202) 572-6287 with the subject heading: Country...
Postgraduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution Skills - apply for scholarships before 8 April 2011
on April 5, 11http://wwwm.coventry.ac.uk/researchnet/cprs/Pages/Home.aspx The course is delivered through a two-week intensive summer school at Coventry University, United Kingdom, followed by distance learning....
Save the Date! Dialogue for Peace; May 4th, 2011
on April 5, 11On Wednesday May 4th at 7:30pm, the Norway House Peace Initiative will present Dialogue for Peace: "Empowerment of Women Through Education and...
HHH alumnus Mendis discusses his book April 6
on April 5, 11Where: Roy Wilkins Room 215, Humphrey School Humphrey School Flyer on the Secret Destiny Lecture.pdf When: Wednesday, April 6 at 2:30pm-3:30pm The...
Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland and U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights on Campus This Week; Free Lecture Friday, April 8th
on April 5, 11Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland and U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, will visit campus this week and participate in one...
Freeman Seminar: Neerada Jacob(Kennedy School at Harvard) on "Can Sanctions Prevent the Spread of Nuclear Weapons?"
on April 4, 11Date: Tuesday, April 12th, 2011 Time: 12:45 - 2:00 pm Location: 170 HHH - Stassen Room Humphrey School, West Bank Campus Hubert...
Internship in South Africa with VOSESA
on April 4, 11I am quite excited about the possibility of identifying a graduate or post-graduate student through your network and am sure that VOSESA...
ICGC presentation April 6: Lusophone Africa: Beyond Independence
on April 4, 11Wed. April 6, 2011 · 12:00 p.m · 537 Heller Fernando Arenas Brown Bag Flier 04-06-2011-4.pdf...
Vacancies at Conciliation Resources (UK)
on April 3, 11Closing date for both positions: 9am Monday 11 April 2011 Only candidates who are already eligible to work in the UK will...
Democracy specialist, USAID
on April 3, 11Applicants must be U.S. citizens. http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?OPMControl=2224727...
Connect U.S. Fund: U.S. Climate Leadership & Fissile Materials groups coordinator positions
on April 3, 11http://connectusfund.org/resources/type/Job/list...
Development practitioners online forum (MDP network but open to others)
on April 3, 11I am contacting you with more information about a new online platform for development practitioners that some of our students are developing....
Refugee Resettlement Program Position, Matching Grant - Program Coordinator (1.0 FTE)
on April 3, 11Cover letter and resume can be sent via email (asmith(at)iimn.org) or fax (651- 647-9268). No phone calls please....
AFSA luncheon meeting April 13 Training for Afghanistan: The Civil-Military Challlenge
on April 3, 11THE UPPER MIDWEST CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION (AFSA) Invites you to a luncheon meeting with Philip Michael Poullada. His...
Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship
on April 3, 11Deadline: April 27, 2011 http://www.skollfoundation.org/about/skoll-awards/ The Palo Alto, California-based Skoll Foundation is accepting applications for its 2012 social entrepreneurship awards. The annual...
April 4 talk & lunch at UMN Law School: "Human Rights & Democracy in the Islamic World"
on April 3, 1112:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. University of Minnesota Law School Room 65 Walter F. Mondale Hall | 229 19th Ave. S. |...
Foreign Service Security Technical Specialist
on April 3, 11We are pleased to inform you that we are accepting applications for the U.S. Department of State's Foreign Service Security Technical Specialist...