Scholarships at The University of Manchester

The Discipline of Social Statistics and the Centre for Census and Survey Research at the University of Manchester offer an MSc programme in Social Research Methods and Statistics. The programme provides a firm grounding in advanced quantitative methods, taught within an applied social science framework. The programme is designed to be accessible to non-statisticians yet more focussed than most of the existing Masters courses in social research methods. The MSc course offers relevant and marketable skills for a career in research and is recognised for PhD training by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). Modules are taught with an emphasis on hands-on training in the application of methods and software. The programme is available full-time over one year or part-time over two years.

Scholarships that will cover the fees of up to three excellent full time (Home/EU) students or of one excellent full time overseas student are currently available. In the case of exceptional applicants, in addition to the fees, and subject to funds being available, we will consider offering a bursary towards living expenses. The fees for full time Home/EU students are £3,500 and for full time overseas students £11,300.

Both Home/EU and overseas students are eligible for these scholarships. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence and potential, which will be judged based on academic qualifications and performance and prior experience in social research methods and/or statistics.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 31st March.
Everyone applying for a full time place in the MSc programme by March 31st 2010 will automatically be considered for these scholarships. Successful applicants will be notified by May 14. When applying, please submit with your application, a CV, an analytic transcript of your degree and two academic reference letters.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to the PGT programme director, Dr Nikos Tzavidis Email: nikos.tzavidis@manchester.ac.uk. For Application enquiries, please email pg-SoSS@manchester.ac.uk.

Useful links
2009-2010 Handbook
Opportunities to study in Social Statistics

Moreinfo: http://www.socialsciences.manchester.ac.uk/disciplines/socialstatistics/postgraduate/

International workshop on Gender, Economic Integration, and Cross-border Road Infrastructure Development

CALL FOR PAPERS
FOR
International workshop on
Gender, Economic Integration, and Cross-border Road Infrastructure
Development:
Poverty and Mobility in the Context of Asia
May 6-7, 2010
At
AIT Conference Center, Thailand
Organized by
Asian Institute of Technology
Asia Pacific Regional Secretariat of the
International Forum for Rural Transport and Development (IFRTD)

Supported by
Japan-ASEAN Solidarity Fund, ASEAN Foundation
Asian Development Bank
global Transport Knowledge Partnership (gTKP)

As Saskia Sassen noted, globalization is a process of differentiation. This workshop discusses how
regional economic integration strengthened by cross-border road networks has differentiated effect based on gender, ethnicity and class.

Asia has historically experienced high intra-mobility of goods and people, but in the recent years, the quantum of such mobility has increased dramatically. Various factors have contributed to this increase, including economic disparity within the region; differences in economic/ employment/business opportunities; transportation and communication infrastructure development, education opportunities, and a wider network of migrants in major cities and industrial areas in the region.

One of the largest factors is the heavy investment in the construction and renovation of road networks. Road networks are considered important for regional economic integration, and especially considered critical for the less developed countries in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS). Recognizing this, large investment has been put on improving connectivity through Asian Highways. The fact that people move both within and out of the region has implications not only for the wellbeing of migrants themselves, but also for the sending and receiving communities.

Although there have been studies on regional economic integration with the improved mobility of goods and capital, how this has impacted on the socio-economic condition and cultural practices among the local people along the road as well as at the border regions are still under-studied, especially from the perspective of gender and ethnicity.

Some of the aspects that need to take note of are:

• Changes in agriculture production, such as changes induced by increase in contract farming
  and plantation with cross-border investment in agriculture
• Changes in people’s livelihoods, which can occur through cross-border tourism, crossborder trade, cross-border transportation and investments.
• Changes in cross-border migration and daily mobility of people, and how mobility is used by local women and men to cope with or take advantage of economic integration.
• Changes in access to social services such as health and education
• Changes in land use and land ownership under contesting demand for land

The workshop explores how mobility of goods and people are changing as a result of road infrastructure development and economic integration policies, how such changes affect the livelihoods of the people along the road, and how such changes further affect the way of life and
practices of local women and men, especially in terms of gender-based power relations. The effects can be varied for different communities, ethnicity, gender and age, and their coping/ adaptation strategies will also be different.

During the workshop, research outputs from the ASEAN Foundation funded project “Capacity building for gender, poverty and mobility analysis of road transportation development in GMS region” will be among those that will be presented. Thus, there will be strong focus on GMS in the workshop, but presentations from other regions/ countries are also welcome.

Deadline for abstract submission: March 20, 2010
Convenors:
Kyoko Kusakabe, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand
Shinya Hanaoka, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan
Ranjith de Silva, International Forum for Rural Transport and Development, Asia Pacific Regional Secretariat, Sri Lanka.

Please send your abstract to:
Ms. Kanokporn Jaroenrith
Gender and Development Studies, School of Environment, Resources and Development
Asian Institute of Technology
P.O.Box 4, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Email: kanokporn@ait.ac.th; Fax: 66 2 524 6166

Travel grants are available for limited number of participants from ASEAN member countries, as well as Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh.

Moreinfo: http://www.genderandtransport.ait.ac.th/workshops.html

Scholarships for International Master of Science in Fire Safety Engineering

The Universities of Edinburgh (UK), Ghent (Belgium) and Lund (Sweden) submitted a winning proposal for an Erasmus Mundus Master Course in Fire Safety Engineering. The initiative is carried by Prof. Bart Merci (Ghent University, co-ordinator), Prof. Jose Torero (University of Edinburgh) and Prof. Robert Jönsson (Lund University).

The curriculum concerns a two-year programme. The classes in the first semester, covering basic topics in Fire Safety Engineering (FSE), can be attended in Ghent or Edinburgh. All students spend the second semester in Lund, where emphasis lies on enclosure fire dynamics, risk analysis and human behaviour. In the third semester, classes are again taught in Ghent (for general FSE) or Edinburgh (with focus on structural engineering in the context of FSE). The fourth semester is devoted to the Master’s thesis, hosted by one or more of the three institutes.

The programme starts for the first time in September

Scholarships for Non- European students
Erasmus Mundus-scholarships for non-European students are to be considered as “full scholarships” covering all necessary costs of the student during his/her study period in Europe. Over 2 years, the total amount of the scholarship is € 48,000. This amount of € 48,000 includes a fixed contribution of €8,000 to travel and installation, a contribution to the EMMC participation costs of € 8,000 per year (covering the annual tuition fees), and monthly installments of € 1,000 per month.

European students
The Erasmus Mundus-scholarship for European students is considered as a “financial contribution”. Over 2 years, the total amount of the scholarship is € 20,000. This amount of € 20,000 includes a contribution to the EMMC participation costs of € 4,000 per year (covering the annual tuition fees), and monthly installments of € 500 per month.

The minimum graduate admission requirements are:

• A Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution (minimum 3 years full-time study or 180 ECTS credits) in civil / structural / mechanical / electrical / chemical / industrial engineering, material sciences, chemistry, physics, applied physics, architecture, urbanism and spatial planning or a related discipline. Students in their last year of such a Bachelor programme will however also be considered.
• Sufficient English language ability.

English language ability is a basic requirement, therefore the applicants must provide us one of the following certificates as a proof of their knowledge:

• An official certificate from your university stating that the standard language of instruction in your Bachelor and/or Master degree was English (if applicable);
• or a recent (= maximum two years old) TOEFL Certificate: minimum score is 570 (paper-based), or 87 (internet-based) or higher. The institution code for Ghent University is 2643;
  or a ‘test report form’ (TRF) from IELTS, maximum two years old, with a minimum score of 6.5;
• or a recent First Certificate in English of the University of Cambridge;
• or a recent Certificate of a University Language Centre testifying that the student masters the necessary knowledge of English to function academically (specify CEF-level) - The minimum CEF-level is C1.

Pre-selection and admission decisions are based on a combination of factors, including academic degrees and records, a motivation statement, letters of recommendation, test scores, language skills and relevant work experience, if any.

The most important criteria are:

• obtained degrees. Applicants are also recommended to provide additional information (short course description, course credits) on the modules they have taken during their previous studies, especially in the fields of thermodynamics, physics, chemistry, mathematics;
• a transcript of records;
• a certificate of English language ability;
• a motivation statement;
• any relevant publications, dissertation, project work;
• letters of reference.

A large number of East-European and Asian students whose institutions are not always well-known and whose coursework is sometimes difficult to benchmark, are expected to be attracted to the course, therefore we will also take institutional reputation (e.g. via post-doctoral researchers) and international league tables into account. More easily measurable admission criteria that will be used are grade point averages, winning of prizes, TOEFL scores and details of course and project work completed. We will also seek references from reputable sources, but we have, in the past, found these to be universally positive, i.e. difficult to judge objectively.

Erasmus Mundus IMFSE Administrator: Elise Meerburg
Ghent University
Department of Flow, Heat and Combustion Mechanics
IR03 St. Pietersnieuwstraat 41
B-9000 GHENT,
Belgium
E-mail: IMFSE@UGent.be
Erasmus Mundus IMFSE Coordinator: Prof. dr. ir. Bart Merci

Moreinfo: http://www.imfse.ugent.be/index.asp?p=613&a=613

Volunteers with FAAC_Deadline: Feb 27, 10

FAAC is looking for qualified volunteers to work in the office based at University of Puthisastra and our new office at IFL, RUPP.

Summary: Under general direction, FAAC volunteers are to assist FAAC in cultivating and broadening its vision and mission in the promotion of educational and cultural exchanges, academic and professional counselling and various community services and volunteerism.

Responsible to: FAAC committee members (President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Based on time availability and allocation with other volunteers, sit in FAAC office and while doing so maintain primary responsibility as the source of information and communication for FAAC boards, members and students
• Serve as liaison between FAAC committee members and students and other volunteers
• Serve as liaison to University departments responsible for the dissemination of information to build relations and help disseminate information about FAAC activities to university students
• Assist in the coordination of lecture series, workshops and other FAAC schedules and plans
• Assist in the design and production of FAAC’s newsletters, brochures, and guidebooks
• Assist in the design and maintenance of FAAC’s website and database
• Keep and manage files and folders in the FAAC office and computers
• Perform other duties as assigned by FAAC committee members, especially the FAAC President

Qualifications:

• Must be an outstanding student of certified high schools or universities in Phnom Penh
• Must be willing to work for FAAC for a continuous period of at least six months
• Must have a clear commitment to work a scheduled amount of time as agreed by FAAC
• Must be able to operate personal computer
• Should be able to organize time, projects and details for FAAC
• Have good verbal and written communication skills and some interpersonal/human relations skills
• Have good knowledge of English and Khmer

Time Commitment:
There should at least be one volunteer to sit in the FAAC office during its office hours. Therefore, volunteers are assigned to a shift allocated based on the considerations of the mentioned need versus the time of preference and availability of FAAC volunteers, to be agreed upon between the two parties.

Benefits for FAAC volunteers:
FAAC will accept as many volunteers as is required. Volunteers will not be provided with financial incentives in compensation for their work, but instead they will receive a Certificate of Recognition of their contributions to FAAC and good letters of recommendation and/or appreciation from FAAC for various relevant purposes. Other benefits include excellent volunteer experience, gaining in-depth understanding of FAAC’s mission and vision as well as the Fulbright program and so on.

How to become FAAC volunteers:
Interested volunteers should send cover letters and an updated resume/CV to camfulbrighters@gmail.com by 5PM on Thursday, February 25, 2010. For inquiries, contact Mr. Leang Sovannarith at 013708182. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview on February 27, 2010.

Fulbright Alumni Association of Cambodia, FAAC Room (Building E), IFL, Russian Federation Blvd., Tek Laark I, Toul Kork, Phnom Pen. FAAC Room (Building A), University of Puthisastra, Street 180-184, Boeng Rang, Doun Penh, Phnom Penh. Phone: (+855) 013 757 443; 098 620 592; E-mail: camfulbrighters@gmail.com; Website: www.camfulbrighters.org; http://cambodia.usembassy.gov/faac.html

FAO International Art Competition

The Young Hands Together for Diversity International Art Competition is part of a worldwide youth education initiative on biodiversity to provide children and young people with useful information and help them participate in protecting, preserving and improving biodiversity in their communities.

The theme for the competition is “biodiversity” and what it means to young people around the world. For example, in their artwork, children and youth may explore the amazing variety of life on the planet, the richness of ecosystems, the reasons why biodiversity is being lost, or the things people are doing to protect biodiversity.

The winning artwork may be used to make the activity badges and logos for the “Young Hands Together for Diversity” initiative. All submissions will be considered for use in “Young Hands Together for Diversity” posters, publications and T‐shirts and in other United Nations publications.

The competition is open to children and young people between 6 to 20 years in three age categories: 6‐10 years, 11‐15 years and 16‐20 years.

The competition was launched on 28 January 2010 and closes on 15 June 2010. We invite young people around the world to submit their biodiversity artwork. Last year there were 1,400 entries from 46 countries around the world.

The organizers of the competition are Bioversity International (BI), the Convention on Biological
Diversity (CBD), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). The competition is an activity of the Youth and United Nations Global Alliance (YUNGA) and The Green Wave for biodiversity.

Contest rules

Participants:
Children and young people between 6 to 20 years are eligible to participate. There are three age
categories: 6‐10 years, 11‐15 years and 16‐20 years.

Rules:

1. Artwork must be the original work of the entrant.
2. Artwork should reflect the theme “biodiversity” (e.g. the amazing variety of life on the planet, the richness of ecosystems, the reasons why biodiversity is being lost, the things people are doing to protect biodiversity).
3. Artwork should be done on white A4‐size paper in the round or square template frames provided (page 6 and 7). The diameter of the round frame and the length of the square should be 18cm.
4. Any type of art materials may be used (e.g. pens, pencils, paints) except crayons. Computer graphics programmes are also allowed. Using bold colours is recommended.
5. Do not include a particular person, an organization or a brand name.
6. Use your imagination, most of all have FUN! :o)

Submitting your artwork:
Entries may be submitted electronically by email or physically by post.

1. Only one entry is permitted per young person.
2. Send your artwork to FAO via email or ordinary post.
3. Send in your entry before the deadline. All entries must be received by 15 June 2010.

Via email:
Send your entry to children‐youth@fao.org.
Please note that if your submission is sent electronically you should keep the original work in a safe place as we may require the original if your artwork is selected.

Via ordinary mail:
Send your entry (preferably in a water‐proof envelope) to:
Dr Reuben Sessa
Young Hands Together for Diversity International Art Competition
NRC
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla
00153 Rome, Italy

Moreinfo: http://www.fao.org/climatechange/youth/60638/en/

UN-HABITAT: World Urban Youth Assembly International Essay Competition

The world urban population has grown at very high rates over the past two decades. According to the UN-HABITAT State of the World Cities Report 2008/2009, it is estimated that by the middle of the 21st century, half of the world’s population will be living in urban areas.

While the urban population in developed countries will remain unchanged in the next two decades, the urban populations in the developing world will more than double. The majority of city inhabitants in the developing world are overwhelmingly young people, and are the most affected by issues of poverty, exclusion, and unemployment, access to housing, water and sanitation.

The theme for this year’s UN-HABITAT World Urban Forum which is being held in Rio de Janeiro from 22 to 26 March, “The right to the City– bridging the urban divide” seeks to engage practitioners and policy makers to rethink the urban utopia and identifying the best practices and actions in every city, creating a better world where everyone can live with dignity, respect and citizenship.

Young people living in urban areas can play a significant role in addressing the challenges facing decision and policy makers planning for and managing cities. Young people from around the world participating in the World Urban Youth Assembly on 19 and 20 March will have an opportunity to deliberate and make recommendations to better inform the urban agenda.

UN-HABITAT invites youth from around the globe to participate in the World Urban Youth Assembly International Essay Competition to generate ideas and solutions to address youth challenges in cities.

Essay Theme: “Right to the City: Bridging the Urban Divide”

Write an essay about the youth challenges in cities today, using your city as an example, to address the following questions':

1. Identify and briefly present the challenges young people face in cities and provide solutions.
2. From a youth perspective, identify the underlying issues that prevent the full inclusion of youth in shaping the urban development agenda.
3. In your view, what can young people, working with their peers, community, local authorities and municipalities do to increase youth participation in urban planning and managing cities?

We encourage you to give personal experiences and practical solutions.

Essay Guidelines:

1. The International Essay Competition is open to all young people, students and non-students alike, between the ages of 18 and 32, from all countries of the world.
2. Essays should be typewritten and be no more than 1,000 words.
3. Essays must have a cover page indicating, essay title; name of author, postal address, telephone number, e-mail address(s), nationality, sex and age as of March 19, 2010.
4. All essays must be submitted by e-mail in PDF or MS Word format, with the cover page and essay sent together as one document in English to the essay competition mail: victoria.chebet@unhabitat.org and partners@unhabitat.org
5. Essays must be written by one person. Co-authored essays will be disqualified.
6. Essays must be original and unpublished

Deadline:
Entries must be received by 28 February 2010 at victoria.chebet@unhabitat.org and partners@unhabitat.org
Awards: The following awards will be given respectively:
1st Prize: Roundtrip economy ticket to attend the World Urban Youth Forum (19 and 20 March) and World Urban Forum (22 to 26 March) in Brazil and one Netbook
2nd Prize: One High Density Camera
3rd Prize: One Digital Camera

Moreinfo: http://www.unhabitat.org/content.asp?typeid=19&catid=531&cid=7844

Adm/HR Assistant,Mekong Project Manager,Enterprise Development and Marketing Manager with CRDT_Deadline: Feb 26, 10

The Cambodian Rural Development Team is a local NGO established in 2001, undertaking community development and natural resource management projects throughout the North East of Cambodia. It has the joint vision of poverty alleviation in support of environmental conservation. The CRDT team has high technical expertise and experience in environmentally appropriate agriculture development, water and sanitation, renewable energy technologies, microfinance and income generation, and community empowerment. CRDT work in Kratie and Stung Treng provinces in communities along the Mekong, in rural southern Kratie, and in the biodiversity conservation zone in Mondulkiri empowering and mobilising indigenous Phnong.

CRDT is now seeking applications from qualified and experienced Cambodian Nationals to fill the following positions:

1.Administration and Human Resource Assistant
(Starting salary USD 200.00 per month)
Based in Kratie with some travel to field offices

Main Responsibilities:

• Interpret and apply CRDT rules, regulations, procedures and policies regarding administration, logistics and human resource.
• Continuously work to improve existing policies and procedures.
• Provide training and support to all staff related to admin and HR in both HO and field offices
• Undertake proactive auditing on administrative procedures on a regular basis.
• Maintain orderly filing system of incoming and outgoing communications.
• Make copies, collate, and distribute documents as requested.
• Prepare, receive, and send mail and keep correspondence records.
• Support all personnel aspect such as: staff recruitment, staff probationary period evaluation, staff appraisal, develop and update staff’s job descriptions/ToRs.
• Take primary responsibility for identifying, sourcing and providing staff capacity building and training
• Ensuring that all staffs understand Staff Policy, Financial Policy and Implementation Strategy.

Qualifications and Experience desired:

• A university degree in Human Resource Management or related field
• Experience and a sound understanding of inventory, logistics, procurement and administration are required.
• Experience in human resource management and supervision of staff.
• Two years working experiences with NGOs.
• Positive outlook and a problem solving approach
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Willingness to travel to the field on a regular basis.
• An ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team

2.Enterprise Development and Marketing Manager
(1 position: Starting salary range $500- $590 per month)
Based in Kratie with frequent travel to and stay in the field.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop CRDT’s enterprise and income generation plans and manage their implementation, to establish CRDT as a Social Enterprise
• Developing CRDT consultancy program
• Manage CRDT’s Publicity and Marketing Strategy to raise public profile, and produce materials
• Promotion for CRDT’s Ecotourism packages, and creating tour packages for customers
• Business planning and assessing feasibility of CRDT investment and business opportunities, including the establishment of an “Eco-farm”
• Work with remote rural communities on Market chains, market linkage, and business planning, in order to increase revenue at local levelPlan budgets and monitor revenues & expenses

Qualifications required:

• University degree, prefer in enterprise management/business administration/marketing
• At least 3 years experience in management and supervision of staff
• High experience in report writing, budgeting and work plans
• Experience in tourism industry, especially ecotourism
• Excellent capacity in business planning/feasibility studies
• Ability to develop promotional materials and manage a complete marketing programme,
• Advanced management skills, including administration, logistics and procurement, contracting, budget management
• Analytical skills; Good computer skills.
• Positive outlook and a problem solving approach
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Willingness to travel to the field on a regular basis.
• An ability to work under pressure and meet deadlinesStrong personality, ability work as part of a team

3.Mekong Project Manager

(1 position: Starting salary range $400 - $460 per month)
Based at Kratie and Stung Treng field office.

Main Responsibilities:

• Management of several livelihoods/community development projects in remote villages in Kratie and Stung Treng provinces, including agriculture development, water and sanitation infrastructure, renewable energy and community organisation
• Ensuring effectiveness of project activities to meet objectives proposed and ensure successful results
• Organise workplans and manage field teams to meet project targets within budget and on schedule
• Ensure integration of environmental principles
• Develop and implement project monitoring and ensure data is collected and correctly stored, and help management in its analysis
• Supervise monthly report writing, prepare 6-monthly reports and work with management on annual
• reports/evaluation
• Facilitate with Project Officers to establish and organize of civil society organizations (CSOs/CBOs)
• Train all field teams in technical and project management aspects of their roles as necessary
• Participate strategic project planning, budget creation and proposal writing for new projects in your field site and in your area of expertiseContribute to organizational planning and development

Qualifications required:

• University degree, prefer in agriculture or rural development
• At least three years experience in project management with NGOs
• Significant experience in reporting writing, budgeting and work plans
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation
• Experience in motivating and empowering communities
• Understanding and sensitivity to issues associated with poverty, conservation and the environment
• Positive outlook and a problem solving approach
• Fluent in English language (speaking, listening and writing)
• Excellent leadership qualities and communication skills
• Excellent time keeping
• Willingness to live and work in remote rural areas
• An ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong personality, ability work as part of a teamGood level of physical fitness

Women are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates are requested to submit a letter of application including a detailed CV, a cover letter addressing the required points, and contact details for 3 professional referees and a contact telephone number to: CRDT Office, House No. 695, Street No. 2, Kratie town, Kratie province or email: finance_admin@crdt.org.kh, attention: Mr. Sann Soprey, Finance & Admin Manager - CRDT. For email applications please do not attach certificates and supporting documents. The closing date is 5.30pm on Friday, 26th February 2010. All applications will be retained in CRDT. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview.

Programme Manager, Finance Officer, Technical Officer with Malaria Consortium_Deadline: Feb 26, 10

Programme Management Unit (PMU) of the Malaria Consortium for the GFATM Round 9 Malaria Component in Cambodia

The Malaria Consortium Asia (MC) is a key partner to the Cambodian National Malaria Programme (CNM). The CNM has invited MC to assume the role of Sub-Recipient (SR) of the GFATM Round 9 grant: “Containing artemisinin-resistant Plasmodium falciparum parasites and moving towards malaria pre-elimination status in Cambodia.” As a SR, the MC is responsible for the programmatic, financial, and monitoring and evaluation management of its sub-sub-recipients under the GFATM malaria grant. MC works closely with the CNM and provides technical assistance and capacity development to the national programme and implementing partners of the GFATM grant.

1. Programme Manager

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Technical Director, Malaria Consortium Asia, the Programme Manager will be responsible for quality assurance and support of the management of GF grant with the following specific tasks :

Key functions :

• Managing the day to day activities of the GFATM grants;
• Coordinating project activities with related SSRs and with other development partners;
• Provide substantive timely inputs in the implementation of GFATM grant under the responsibilities of the MC including budget work-plan and reporting on progress vis-à-vis planned activities and expected outputs;
• Participate actively in maintaining close liaison with national authorities, PR and other relevant organizations;
• Ensuring optimum participation and promotion of collaborated efforts with the national programme in the implementation of the GFATM Grants;
• Ensure that GFATM grants are implemented in accordance with MC rules and procedures and in compliance with GFATM and Local Funding (LFA) expectations;
• Provide policy advice, process management and programme advisory support to stakeholders;
• Supervise the M&E activities, analyze results of projects, and incorporate lessons learned into the decision making process of recipients and donors;
• Guide the national staff in the PMU-MC and SSRs in the design and development of project work plans, budgets, and M&E;
• Under the direction of the supervisor, ensure effective coordination with all key partners and conduct regular meetings to identify and address the key issues in a timely and systematic manner;
• Liaise with the PR and the GFATM Fund Portfolio manager and ensure that quarterly programmatic and financial reports and compiled on time;To perform other programme related duties assigned by MC Asia

Required Skills and Experience

• Post-graduate degree in Public Health, Business Administration, Public Administration or other related area.
• At least 7 years of professional experience in the public health field (preferably malaria) including years of programme/project management
• Familiarity with GFATM procedures and programme implementation;
• Working experience with Governments, International and Non-government Organizations and donors at different levels;
• Substantive knowledge in monitoring and evaluation of programme/project activities
• Good experience in providing capacity building in the health field;
• Strong leadership, negotiation and communication skills Fluency in English

2. Finance Officer

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the guidance and supervision of the Programme Manager and MC Regional Finance Manager, the Finance Officer ensures the provision of effective and efficient finance activities, with the following responsibilities :

• Responsible for managing and administration of financial affairs in accordance with GFATM and the MC financial policies, guidelines, procedures and systems, and other obligations in the grant agreements;
• Ensures development and maintenance of various project accounts (accounting and financial management systems and records) in compliance with the GFATM procedures and guidelines, as outlined in the approved PR’s Financial Guidelines;
• Ensures that proper internal controls within the financial operations of the project are developed and strictly enforced, particularly for bank accounts and cash advances;
• Monitors and supervises the management and administration of all financial transactions and reporting responsible by the MC under the GFATM grants;
• Ensures proper monitoring of budget plans and expenditures, including conducting financial monitoring visits to all relevant SSRs (documented by official report);
• Ensures proper tracking of financial expenditures and pipeline analysis, of the MC, SSRs and as required for grant management;
• Ensures that proper guidance to the SSRs is provided in all financial matters and reporting pertaining to GFATM grant implementation;
• Prepares the financial statements and reports and facilitates external audits of the GFATM grants;
• Ensures timely payments to suppliers, contractors, and consultants;Carries out any other financial and accounting duties and responsibilities and any other tasks assigned by the Programme Manager.

Required Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Finances, economics or any related field.
• Minimum of 7 years professional experience, including accounting
• Solid experience in the management of people and systems in high-pressure environments and strong interpersonal skills
• Experience working with financial policies and procedures of international organizations and previous Global Fund experience highly desirableFluency in both written and spoken English

3.Technical Officer

Duties and Responsibilities
The Technical Officer reports to the Programme Manager.
The Technical Officer will perform the following tasks:

• Develop, track, and update as necessary Monitoring and Evaluation plans and activities for SSRs and MC as SR and ensure they are in line with the national M&E framework
• Coordinate all technical assistance under the GFATM Round 9 workplan of the MC in the areas of BCC, surveillance, and M&E;
• Participate in the Task Force and technical meetings with PR, SSRs and partners;
• Work with SSRs to implement a clear and operational mechanism for M&E;
• Provide technical guidance for the implementation of SSR and MC workplans, through training and other on-site support;
• Facilitate review of progress on a quarterly basis; problem solving and development of remedial actions ensuring any disparity between planned and actual outputs are addressed.
• Assist the Programme Manager in the identification and resolution of potential implementation problems and bottlenecks;
• Assist in preparing quarterly and annual programmatic progress updates
• Any other tasks assigned by the Programme Manager to support the overall technical support, supervision, monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the programme.

Qualifications

• Master Degree in Public Health/Health Sciences with at least 5 years related experience in the field of malaria
• Strong background in health programmes, having managed projects where systematic input, output and process indicators were collected, analyzed and used to guide programming
• Strong experience in areas of BCC, epidemiology, quantitative and qualitative monitoring and evaluation methods
• Demonstrated understanding of routine health information systems, and literacy in management information systems desirable
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team with national and international counterpart staff, and maintain strong working relationships with partners
• Excellent command of the English language with exceptional writing and communication skills, and computer literacy

If you would like to apply please send your CV and a letter explaining your interest and describing how you fit the role to: hr.asia@malariaconsortium.org. Alternatively, you can drop off your application at: Malaria Consortium Attn: Chhay Lina c/o National Center for Parasitology, Entomology, and Malaria Control #372 Monivong Blvd (Corner St. 322) Phnom Penh, Cambodia. For more information, please refer to www.malariaconsortium.org
Closing date: 26 February 2010

Admin & Finance Assistant with CLA_Deadline: Feb 25, 10

CAMBODIAN LIVING ARTS, a program of Marion Institute
The mission of Cambodian Living Arts (CLA), a project of Marion Institute, is to support the
revival of traditional art forms of Cambodia and to inspire contemporary artistic expression.
CLA’s four core programs—teaching, performing, recording, and new commissions—support
masters and students to develop skills and relationships that will enable them to generate
income and develop as leaders, while also helping to preserve and celebrate their heritage.

CLA is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Admin & Finance Assistant to
provide support to the Admin and Finance team.

Job Responsibilities:
The Admin & Finance Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative and financial
support to all of the Cambodian Living Arts (CLA) programs such as Studio CLA and the
Masters Program, which includes the Teaching and Learning Festival, CLA Delegation,
Visitor Groups.

The Admin & Finance Assistant reports directly to the Admin & Finance Manager and works
closely with other staff, volunteers, consultants, and in-country board members. The position
is based in Phnom Penh.

Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:
Finance:

• Review all the expenses, bills, and vouchers, submitted by programs
• Pay all CLA expenses and maintain all payment records
• Prepare and issue the monthly payroll for all Cambodian Living Arts employees,
  masters, assistant masters and students on the last working day of every month;
• Prepare and send monthly wire request to Marion Institute for release of funds in a
  timely manner
• Assist in entering all financial transactions into QuickBooks system as needed
• Keep track of all staff fringe benefits
• Manage CLA CDs inventory and sales

Administration:

• Maintain and regularly update personnel files for all staff as well as office files
  (lease agreements, insurance policies, etc);
• Logistic arrangements for meetings, workshops and other relevant events (food,
  accommodation, transportation, etc);
• Maintain inventory of equipment and ensure that all office equipment are well
  maintained, supervising necessary repair and maintenance to equipment and
  property, while maintaining records of all such activities;
• Managing procurement of any new equipment or vehicles needed by CLA, subject
  to approval of Director;
• Managing visa requirements for all CLA expatriate staff and volunteers;
• Coordinating monthly staff meetings and ensuring that meeting minutes are
  completed and distributed to all staff within one week;
• Coordinate and oversee scheduling of classes, performances, and other events at
  CLA Office
• Carry out other duties as directed by the Admin and Finance

Qualifications and Experience:

• Strong organizational skills with attention to details
• Bachelor’s degree required, with strong preference for secretarial and office
  administration background
• Written and verbal proficiency in English; ability to translate English to
  Khmer and Khmer to English
• Ability to work with diverse people such as donors, artists, students,
  community members, partner organizations, vendors, customers and audiences
• Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, and QuickBooks

Interested candidates should send a CV and cover letter explaining their qualifications for the
position by 25 February 2010 to Ms. Ros Rotanak at #128 G9, Sothearos Blvd, Sangkat Tonle
Bassac, Khan Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh or by email to ratanak@cambodianlivingarts.org.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

IT Customer Support Officer, Finance Analyst with ANZ Royal_Deadline: Feb 23, 10

ANZ Royal is an international standard bank joint venture established between Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) and the Royal Group of Cambodia, that has been awarded the 2007 Financial Insights Innovation Award by Financial Insights Asia Pacific based in Singapore, following the reward given by the London publication “The Banker” as the Cambodian Bank of the Year Award. ANZ Royal now is seeking customer-oriented and motivated individuals, who would like to gain work experience at ANZ Royal Bank for the position below.

1. IT Customer Support Officer (1 position based in Phnom Penh)
The role of IT Support Officer is responsible for providing 1st and 2nd level desktop support to end users and providing high level technical knowledge to ANZ Royal IT team.

Main Duties

• Assist the IT Support Team Leader and IT Manager in the implementation of day to day running of all local and group applications, hardware and communications in line with group standards to ensure that the business operates smoothly
• Liaise with International Support for issues related to technology requirements, support, problem resolution, upgrade and maintenance of systems
• Provide high level technical support in service desk environment

Skills/ Requirements

• Strong customer service focus
• Experience in a systems administration and support environment
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Good aptitude for grasping and mastering new technology
• Excellent knowledge of various system architectures including hardware and software
• Experience with Microsoft O/S on PC and Laptop, Active Directory and Exchange server
• Experience of Microsoft Windows server technologies (Windows 2000 Server & 2003 Server)
• Practical knowledge of Networking and cable patching.
• Understanding of international banking products including Treasury/FX, Lending and
• Payments would be of benefit but not essential
• Practical knowledge of operational risk and compliance policies and procedures
• Computer literacy in particular, Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good time management and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to manage multiple problems at once and prioritise issues.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Negotiation and internal relationship building
• Attention to detail and accuracy

2. Finance Analyst (1 position based in Phnom Penh)
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the role is mainly responsible for fixed asset management, balance sheet account management, preparation of NBC regulatory reporting and supporting the finance manager on tax compliance.

Main Duties

• Maintain fixed asset register and ensure accurate and complete recording of fixed assets, depreciation is done on a timely manner
• Planning and co-ordination of 6 monthly fixed asset stocktake, reconciling of physical count to records
• Preparation of NBC regulatory reporting (daily, weekly, monthly, ad hoc) and liaising with BU's as required
• Perform appropriate daily monitoring on NBC ledger
• Assist Finance manager with preparation of monthly tax returns and lodgement
• Collation and review of all balance sheet reconcilations, working closely with BU's to ensure timely follow up of outstanding items
• Prepare related journal entry for month end to ensure that month end close process is done accurately and timely
• Respond to BU queries and provide ad hoc financial analysis as required

Skills/ Experiences

• Degree in Accounting/ Finance with 2-3 years experience in related field
• Excellent PC/ systems literacy, including strong Excel skills, IT degree is an asset
• A sound knowledge of management accounting and financial reporting techniques
• Knowledge of Cambodian tax and banking regulatory environments an advantage
• Sound analytical skills, with attention to detail
• Self motivated, self starter, demonstrated initiative and a strong desire to improve processes
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Interested applicants meeting the above requirements should submit their CV along with a cover letter to anzrjobs@anz.com. Applications must be submitted no later than 23 February 2010. Please do not attach certificates and supporting documents. Only short listed applicants will be contacted for interview.

Genetic Engineering and Genetically Modified Organisms Training at Science Park/University of Tromsø, Norway

Holistic Foundations for Assessment and Regulation of Genetic Engineering and Genetically Modified Organisms

Date: 1 – 13 August 2010Venue: Science Park/University of Tromsø, Norway

Topics include:

• Introduction to basic molecular biology and genetic engineering in a holistic perspective
• Environmental and health effects from GE applications/GMOs
• Socio-economic, ethical and political dimensions of GE applications/GMOs
• International law and regulatory requirements, including biosafety implementation
• Precautionary approaches and acknowledgement of scientific uncertainties
• Future and emerging GE/GMO applications
• Risk assessment case studies
• Practical laboratory sessions

Background: The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety seeks to protect human health (including food safety) and biodiversity from the potential risks created by the use and dissemination of living “Genetically Modified Organisms” (GMOs), while taking into account socio-economic considerations. Implementation of biosafety regulation is therefore the focus of many countries to establish such safeguards. However, the process of implementing the Protocol has unveiled a limited capacity for science-based hazard identification that is necessary to perform risk assessments, including a holistic understanding of the policy, legal, regulatory, ethical, economic and social dimensions, which is also lacking in many cases.

Performing credible and relevant biological risk assessments requires multi-disciplinary scientific and social scientific competence that considers the local context of GMO introductions. Each country requires the capacity for general scientific risk assessment and management, tailored to their particular environmental, health, and community needs. Moreover, there is a need to assess GMOs developed domestically, or imported purposely or accidentally from others, into the context of their special cultural, ethical, socio-economic and policy frameworks. Such initiatives will require holistic approaches to develop adequate integration of diverse issues in the regulation of GMOs.

About the course: The course is designed to provide policy makers, regulators, scientists and NGOs/civil society leaders, specifically from developing countries (ODA-countries), the knowledge and training necessary to develop a holistic view on the issues surrounding GMOs. The goal is to empower the participants with transdisciplinary information on GMOs, in order to critically evaluate the issue from their own perspective and country needs. Lectures, laboratory demonstrations, group work on case studies and discussions will form the basis of the course, which aims to offer biosafety capacity building within a holistic framework. Participants will also be required to submit a GE/GMO/biosafety country report in order to more broadly share their local experiences of the current status of GMOs/biosafety with other participants.

Eligibility and selection process: The course application form must be filled out entirely and with as much detail as possible. The applicant must provide information about the type/level of position they are holding, and state the basis for their interest in the course. In addition, a brief CV is required for consideration.

The working language of the course will be English only, and as such, applicants should be able to work sufficiently well in English in both oral and written communications.

Sponsorships will only be given to applicants from developing (ODA) countries. Gender, occupation and regional criteria are also used in the selection of participants in order to achieve representational balance. The selection committee usually completes the selection by 1 May.

Applications are due by 1 April.

Costs and expenses: Full sponsorship will be offered to 40 selected applicants from developing (ODA) countries only. The sponsorship will cover curricular materials, course-associated travel, visa-fees, accommodation and meals.

The course has 15 places available to participants from all countries that are able to secure their own sponsorship/funding. The course fee of $1200 USD includes curricular materials, lunch (12 days), opening/farewell ceremony and local transport. In addition, self-financing participants will also have to pay for their travel and accommodation (course hotel is NOK 1195/night (approx. US $200) incl. breakfast and dinner buffet, other accommodation options are available). Registration deadline for self-sponsored participants is 1 June. The places are allocated on a first come first served basis. Participants must be prepared to pay course fee when registering. We can unfortunately not accept payment upon arrival.

How to apply:
Use our online (electronic) application form or download a form (word-format). Remember to e-mail your CV.

E-mail application form/CV to: biosafety10@genok.org

Contact information - GenØk: E-mail to the biosafety team : biosafety10@genok.org Phone: +47 77 64 55 46 Fax: +47 77 64 61 00 Web: www.genok.com/

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"GMS Development Studies (GMS-DS) Training" at AIT

Call for application for Certificate leading to Master’s degree Program on GMS Development Studies (GMS-DS) at the Asian Institute of Technology

Asian Institute of Technology has launched the Certificate leading to Master’s degree Program on GMS Development Studies (GMS-DS). The courses are designed to cover focused problem areas in the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS). Currently, our courses cover 3 main topics which are (1) Resources and their management in GMS; (2) People and their development in GMS; and (3) Sustainable infrastructure development in GMS.

These are all modular courses, each lasting eight days. By taking different courses at the time of convenience, participants are able to accumulate academic credits that can be transferred for further studies at AIT.

The courses are designed to be useful for practitioners, researchers and academics working in or are interested to work in Greater Mekong Subregion, and are offered by faculty members who have extensive research and outreach experience in the region.

For further details, please visit our website http://www.gms-ds.ait.ac.th.

There are fellowship supports for participants who are interested in taking these courses for certificate (enrolled for nine modules).

The courses will be offered in June-July 2010.
Deadline for application for fellowship is 28 February 2010.

For details, please contact:
Ms. Kanokporn Jaroenrith
Tel. : +662-524-5672
Mobile : +6680-5211-555
Fax : +662-524-6166
Email : kanokporn@ait.ac.th

Administrative Manager with Heifer International_Deadline: Mar 5, 10

Heifer International Cambodia, a non-profit, humanitarian INGO dedicated to working with communities to end hunger and poverty and care for the earth by providing livestock, education and other resources to help poor families become self-reliant, is seeking a qualified Cambodian national to fill the position of ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER. This position will be located in Heifer’s office in Phnom Penh.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to the development and implementation of administrative and human resource system and take initiative to improve administration procedures and approaches
• Provide overall administrative support to the Heifer Cambodia office and its project partners to ensure compliance with policies and procedures and accountability standards
• Update the Operational Manual to ensure compliance with Heifer International and local government policies, procedures and regulations
• Process all contracts, agreements, and other legal documents between Heifer Cambodia and partner organizations, consultants, government agencies and other third parties
• Coordinate with related government authorities on registration process to ensure the appropriate legal status of Heifer Cambodia
• Manage all aspects of Human Resources such as recruitment, annual evaluations, etc.
• Ensure that appropriate personnel policies and procedures implemented in adherence to Heifer International and local government’s policies, procedures and regulations
• Maintain and update personnel and administration files, employment contracts, and other relevant personnel documents
• Identify needed training in labor policies or laws and contract requirements or obligations to improve the development of both employment and independent contracts or agreements
• Supervise the Administrative Staff and provide guidance to their work and professional growth
• Supervise and monitor the purchase of consumables, stationeries and fixed assets
• Conduct new staff orientation on administrative matters and ensure that new staff receive orientation from all departments
• Communicate with the Country Director on a regular basis regarding the status of administrative and personnel matters
• Participate as an active member of the Senior Management Team, taking part in the major decision-making process of Heifer Cambodia, especially on matters related to administration and personnel
• Seek continued growth in the knowledge of Heifer International programs and issues of hunger and poverty
• Perform other job-related duties as requested

Education / Experience and Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration, Social Development, Humanities, or related fields required; Master’s degree preferred; plus five (5) years experience, including a minimum of one (1) year in a supervisory capacity. Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these requirements.

• Proficient in English and Khmer, both spoken and written
• Good understanding and sensitivity to issues associated with poverty, hunger and environment
• Good knowledge of non-governmental organizations
• Good knowledge of various government schemes for rural development and poverty alleviation
• Excellent organizational skills including strong attention to detail
• Ability to produce accurate documents in a well designed and attractive format
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Computer proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools, electronic mail and internet (Microsoft preferred)
• Ability and willingness to work with flexible schedule
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively, both domestically and internationally
• Motivated to work responsibly with little supervision
• Excellent leadership qualities and communication skills
• Ability to cooperate effectively and harmoniously with project partners and like-minded organizations
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work cooperatively, tactfully and diplomatically with a culturally diverse group of people
• Demonstrate a high degree of honesty and integrity
• Ability to foster and maintain a spirit of unity, teamwork and cooperation
• Sensitivity in working with multiple cultures and beliefs, and to gender equity

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Interested candidates should apply with a complete Application Form, Cover Letter, and CV by 05 March 2010 at 5.00pm to Heifer International Cambodia Office at #30, Street 436/99, Boeung Trabek, Chamcar Morn or contact office phone : (855-23) 221 195. E-Mail or Fax is not acceptable. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Construction School Manager with PSE_Deadline: Feb 22, 10

Pour un Sourire d'Enfant (PSE) is a French non-profit making organization which has been established since 1996. PSE employs more than 450 dedicated staff. It provides training in different skills to maltreated, destitute and uneducated children who scavenge to survive or work in difficult and dangerous situations around Phnom Penh suburbs. PSE is seeking for a Fully Qualified Cambodian National for the vacant position of Construction School Manager (CSM), based in Phnom Penh.

Responsibilities

• Envision and formulate planning for the construction trainings
• Manage and supervise personnel and the whole construction training programs
• Assure and standardize the course curriculum
• Plan and estimate the budget planning
• Handle all problems related
• Train and develop personnel
• Cooperate with all sections and departments related
• Write a monthly report to Manager

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering, Rural Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Other Related Fields
• Minimum three year experiences in the construction management
• Demonstrate the problem solving and analytical skills/ experiences
• Be able to communicate in English or French
• Strong at Computer Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Be independent, well-organized and initiative

Benefits

High competitive salary, free lunch, insurance, health care 80%, and training will be provided to successful candidates.

Send your Cover Letter, CV and other supported document to HR Department: No 402, Stung Meanchey, PO: 2107, Phnom Penh 3, Tel: 023 995 660 Or E.mail:recruitment@site-pse.org
Note: Clearly state the position and location you are applying for. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and received documents will not be returned. Qualified women are encouraged to apply.

Sales Account Executive with Clicknet_Deadline: Feb 20, 10

A fast growing ISP is now looking for young professionals to be part of its successful team in selling Voice over Internet Protocol ( VoIP ) services like calling cards, voice thru IP Phone to corporate and Internet Cafes, etc as SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE.

• Proven sales records
• Knowledge of the industry as well as the market
• Goal oriented and strong motivation to success
• Able to work independently
• Based in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap but willing to travel to other provinces as required

Requirements:

• Male and Female
• Bachelor Degree in any field, preferably in Sale and Marketing field
• Has own vehicle
• Good command of written and spoken English is a must. Other languages would be an advantage
• Good interpersonal skills

Attractive remuneration packages will be offered to right candidate plus commission every month. Interested applicants should submit their CV (with a photograph) along with a cover letter stating their expected salary to hr@clicknet.com.kh. Closing date for this posting will be on 20th February 2010. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Project Accountant with PDAO_Deadline: Feb 18, 10

Peace and Development Aid Organization (PDAO) is local NGO based in Takeo province. PDAO working in the Food Security and Integrated Rural Development program (F-SIRD) and in Local Administration and Reform (LAAR) which are building the local capacity of community-based organizations (CBOs), Commune Councils, and local community members to actively engage with each other; We are now looking urgently for the qualified candidates to fill the position of Project Accountant for LAAR project working based in Takeo province. The position is expected to start as soon as possible; the salary is ranged from 250.00 to 370.00 USD per month plus PDAO benefits.

Main Function:
The main function of the position is to take overall responsibility in Administration and Financial
Management PDAO’s LAAR project in order to ensure the financial transaction and operation is running smoothly.

Key responsibility:

• Supervise administrative staff and check staff attendance,
• Record, classify and summarize financial transaction,
• Prepare and print all the related documents of financial transaction for day to day use,
• Encoding of expenses to the ledger and related title of all the projects,
• Prepare and print monthly financial report (ledger; expenditure summary report; statement of consolidated expenditure; statement of fund balance; statement and summary of receipts, expenditure and fund balance; budget balance; bank reconciliation statement…etc.) for approval by Executive Director,
• Prepare and submit financial updates and budgets plan as monthly, quarterly, semi annual and year end to Executive Director and donor agency.
• Filing of payment voucher (original and duplicate) per project per account title,
• Filling of financial report of all the projects,
• Prepare and print monthly payroll,
• Costs verify the requests and other financial transactions,
• Administration (budget control/monitoring and evaluation) regarding to the project of F-SIRD and LAAR,
• Review the staff work to ensure that activities are performed according to plans and standards,
• Withdrawal/deposit money from/to the bank,
• Release budgets based on the approved budgets (PV, IOU, salary…etc.),
• Prepare cheque, money exchanges, and daily cash count report,
• Inventory of program fixed assets,
• Procurement of office supplies,
• Communications (sending, receiving and filed all programs related documents),
• Lead in the strengthening of Commune LAAR Account in financial management,
• Facilitate in the conduct of all training and skill capacity building with the CCs affecting financial management,
• Regularly conduct fields monitoring and ocular verification of ongoing financial system practices in respective communes, and
• Assume other tasks and responsibilities as necessary in the accomplishment of the job, and those that may be delegated to him/her by Executive Director.
• Reporting directly to PDAO Executive Director.

Qualifications:

• Holding bachelor degree in field of Accounting or related fields,
• Minimum of two year of relevant work experience,
• Demonstrated ability to work with local government, NGOs and communities,
• Willingness to work and stay in the rural areas,
• Good team work, good communication training skills with commune councils and CBOs in rural community,
• Computer literacy Ms. Word, Excel, and Peachtree is an asset.

Interested candidates are encourage to submit CV and cover letter (not certificate) to the PDAO office, Thnung village, Rokar Krao commune, Don Keo district, Takeo province or via e-mail: info@pdao-cambodia.org

Closing date: Thursday 18, February 2010. Note, only shortlist candidates will be contacted for aninterview. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Intern- Coordinators (Liaison Persons) with PADV_Deadline: Feb 15, 10

PADV is a non-governmental, non-profit, and non-political organization, a leading NGO, established since 1995 in Cambodia running by now with five major development programs related to mostly domestic violence against women and children, gender equality, women’s empowerment, anti-child trafficking and other development programs. It is operating by three offices with cross-cutting programs in various provinces working closely with MoWA and other relevant institutions. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced 2 Intern- Coordinators (Liaison Person, based in Kompong Cham and Kompong Thom Provincial Towns) who can give us a hand mostly at the field work coordination with partners on project implementation.

Main Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Both of male and female candidates must have Cambodian nationality and be over 18 years old.
• Holding bachelor degree at least (Law, economic or rural development) or relevant equivalent degrees
• Having good knowledge of speaking and writing in English and computer skills of Ms Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Being good skill of coordination in office and field work including facilitating and community developing such as assisting groups performing, trainings, and workshops.
• Represent PADV in meetings as required by the supervisors
• Travel to targeted project location areas and to PADV in Phnom Penh
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Proven leadership skills and ability to work both independently and within a team

Closing date for all applicants: February 15, 2010 at 5:00pm. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and a detailed CV in English to PADV Phnom Penh Office: House 11, Streets 502, Sangkat Phsar Deoum Thkov, Khan Chankar Morn, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, P.O Box: 2459 or via E-mail: padv@online.com.kh. Detailed information, please to contact to the telephone number: 023 219 184/ 011 796 430. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviewing. Applicant is living in/nearby in Kompong Cham and Kompong Thom Towns is strongly encouraged to apply! CVs applied are not returned. Tentative date of working is the beginning of March, 2010. Allowance is provided based on Internship’s Policy.

Restaurant Manager with BSDA_Deadline: Feb 15. 10

Buddhism and Society Development Association (BSDA) is an independent, non-political, non-profit organization established in January 5, 2005 in Kampong Cham province. BSDA was founded from various public stakeholders including monks, students, teachers, lawyers and civil servants, all of whom have a strong social consciousness and the wisdom and desire to develop a better Cambodia society in combating drug and HIV/ AIDS linkages. BSDA has been registered with the Ministry of Interior in July 2005.

BSDA had received the grant from ECOSOLIDA to handle MEKONG KAMPUCHEA KIDS (MKK) which has a SMILE restaurant to support OVC, so BSDA announces for a person as below:

Post title : Restaurant Manager

Project title : MEKONG KAMPUCHEA KIDS
Location : Smile restaurant (near Mekong II hotel)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• General management in Restaurant
• Provide education of service to the children and staffs in restaurant
• Update leaflet/menu for advertising the restaurant (marketing)
• Improving children’s and staffs’ responsibility and their English language
• Strengthening Staffs’ policy
• Making monthly report
• Managing equipment/property in restaurant
• Getting order from customer
• Working closely with finance
• Responsible for monitoring

REQUIREMENT

• At least Baccalaureate II degree
• Experience with restaurant management at least 1year
• Knowledge of accounting is an advantage
• Good commitment to work with foreigner
• Willing to learn and contribute creatively to the restaurant
• Ability to work as a Team leader of the restaurant
• Good computer skills, MS word ,MS Excel ,MS Power Point
• Good knowledge in English verbal communication and report writing
• Well Understand of marketing

Note: The candidates, who interested to apply for this post, please send CV and Cover Letter to BSDA office and for detail Information, please contact:
Mr. Chhourng Sovanna, Program Manager
Tel: 012 982 779/097 969 762 8
Email: sovanna619@yahoo.com
Deadline: 5pm, 15 February 2010

UN‐HABITAT Call: Strengthening Urban Research through Centres of Excellence and an International Urban Research Network

Habitat Partner Universities: Strengthening Urban Research through Centres of Excellence and an International Urban Research Network

Call for Expression of Interest (EOI)

Habitat Partner University (HPU) Initiative The 21st century is the urban century. Over half of the world’s population lives in cities, and the world continues to rapidly urbanize. 90 percent of this growth is taking place in the developing world. Many of these cities lack the capacity to harness their potential for economic growth and to manage and direct urbanization on a sustainable path. They suffer the negative effects of rapid urbanization, and become vulnerable to global phenomena such as economic instability, food insecurity, resource depletion and climate change. If cities are to come to terms with these challenges, they require leaders, managers and staff capable of adopting innovative and robust approaches to planning, developing, managing and financing sustainable urban development for all citizens.

Universities have the human capital and knowledge resources to contribute to positive change towards sustainable urban development. There are many good examples of what universities can do in helping cities solve their complex problems and realize their development potential. There are a range of innovations such as industry‐university links, local knowledge arenas involving universities, curricula development responding to new and complex issues of sustainability, university networks to pool resources around common research themes, etc. However these are still emerging practices. In many countries, the research and training priorities of universities are not in line with the emerging priorities for sustainable urban development. At the same time, the findings of university research are not being mainstreamed amongst practitioners, and the knowledge acquired by university staff is often not being mainstreamed in the university curricula and thus future urban practitioners are not sufficiently exposed to these key issues.

In response, UN‐HABITAT has embarked on strengthening links with universities through its Habitat Partner University (HPU) initiative. The Habitat Partner University initiative focuses on three components of the Sustainable Urban Development Network (SUD‐Net) ‐ Education, Training and Research. It aims at enlarging cooperation between UN‐HABITAT and institutions of higher education, as well as facilitating exchange and cooperation between universities in developing and developed nations.

Requirement

• Advanced university degrees (preferably PhD) in Urban Planning, Economics, Development Studies, Public and Business Administration, Communications, Training and Education or another field deemed relevant to the subject areas covered in the Expression of Interest.
• More than 15 years of relevant experience (with at least 10 years at the international level or with international partners).
• Demonstrated and documented experience in research and knowledge networks especially involving academic institutions, and international organizations both in the North and South.
• Capacity to develop, package and promote practical and global strategic plans for programme implementation.

Contact information

Mr. Bernhard Barth
P.O. Box 30030
Nairobi 00100 Kenya
Telephone: +254 ‐20‐7624883
Fax: +254‐20‐7623092
Email: Bernhard.Barth@unhabitat.org

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Master Scholarships at QFIS

QFIS is to become a locus of thought and dialogue that leads research and debate in all that relates to Islam andMuslims, be that contemporary concerns or issues of heritage; and that produces scholars who are strongly‐grounded in Islamic faith, practice, and civilization, and who are open for engaging with all that their civilization produced, and with the wisdom and thought of other civilizations.

QFIS offers several highly competitive scholarships that are designed to attract the best and the brightest graduate students fom around the world. Our graduate programs aim to provide you with knowledge and skills based on Islam’s rich legacy as well as its growing contemprary contributions in a variety of academic fields. Scholarship recipients are expected to make valuable contributions to their program of choice and the Faculty more broadly. We believe that this mutual commitment will produce leaders who are grounded in Islamic values of plurality, tolerance and diversity and as such who are able and willing to serve humanity through infinite paths for dialogue and action.

Country Eligibility: All countries

Programs Offered

• Master of Arts in Islamic Studies with a specialization in Contemporary Fiqh
• Master of Arts in Islamic Studies With a specialization in Religions And Contemporary thought
• Master of Arts in public policy in Islam
• Master of Science in Islamic Finance
• Diploma in Islamic Finance
• Diploma in Islamic Studies

Completed application and further inquiries should be sent to admissions_QFIS@qf.org.qa

Rules for QFIS Scholarships for Academic

Apply for an International Student Scholarship

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PhD Scholarships at The IT University of Copenhagen

The IT University of Copenhagen (ITU) invites applications for a number of PhD scholarships starting in September. We are interested in applications that focus on one or several of the subject areas below. Efficient solutions to computationally hard problems, algorithms for searching and analyzing of large amounts of data, databases and data mining, sensor networks and data management, algorithm engineering, experimental performance studies. Automated reasoning, categorical logic, type theory, coordination languages, electronic voting, logical frameworks, models for concurrency, distributed and mobile computation, programming languages semantics, modular program verification, programming languages, static analysis of programming and modelling languages, workflow languages.

Tools, methods and processes for software development, including programming and modelling languages, requirements, architecture, empirical studies, and software for user interface design, pervasive computing and decision support.

Game aesthetics, game ontology, games and narratives, game culture, game play, player communities, games and human computer interfaces/game testing, game artificial intelligence, player (cognitive and affective) modeling, computational intelligence and games.

Computer supported cooperative work, science and technology studies, health care IT, organizations and IT, globalization and technology, mutual shaping of culture, organizations, people, and technologies, through practices of design and use.

Advanced and innovative communication trends, design and development of interactive technologies for senior citizens, methods of pragmatic inclusive design, user modeling, design and evaluation of assistive technology-user interface history, emerging body-centric and perception-centric techniques for human-computer interaction based on mobile tracking of eye-gaze, body posture, hand gestures, and everyday object manipulation and society.

Study of digital culture, digital media, mediated interpersonal communication and the way we use a variety of digital media in our everyday lives for social, practical and expressive purposes. We focus on the uses of mobile communication and online media, in both national and international contexts, addressing the interplay of local and global phenomena.

Scholarships:
Applicants accepted will be employed and enrolled at the IT University for a period of 3 or 4 years. Appointment and salary will be in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). For example, the basic salary of a 3 year PhD student amounts to DKK 24.745,18 per month.

General information:
A successful applicant will be an excellent student capable of conducting research under supervision from the IT University’s faculty members at the highest international level. The PhD scholarships run for a period of 3- or 4-years depending on the university degree level of the applicant.
The following qualifications are required:

• 3 year programme: A Master’s degree (5 years of University Studies) qualifies
  for a 3-year PhD program.
• 4 year programme: A Bachelor degree (3 years of University Studies) + one year (60ECTS) of MA exams. The 60 MA-level ECTS points must be transferable to one of the Master programs at the IT University.

One year of full time studies consists of 1680 hours and equals 60 ECTS points.

The IT University invites all qualified candidates irrespective of age, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation or ethnic background to apply for the scholarships.

Questions regarding this call may be directed to individual faculty members, or the ITU PhD School phdadm@itu.dk, phone: +45 7218 5065

Go to guidelines for applicants at http://www1.itu.dk/sw117103.asp

Moreinfo: http://www1.itu.dk/sw487.asp

Harold White Fellowships

The National Library of Australia offers annual fellowships to established researchers and writers. Established by the Council of the National Library of Australia in 1983 as the National Library Fellowships, the first Fellows commenced their research at the Library in 1984. The fellowships were renamed in honour of Sir Harold White CBE (1905-1992), the first National Librarian, in 1985.The fellowships scheme aims to promote the Library as a centre of scholarly activity and research, encourage scholarly and literary use of the Library’s collections and production of publications arising from that scholarship, and to promote the Library’s rich and varied collections. Four to seven fellowships, of periods from three to six months, are awarded annually.

Who can apply?
Fellowships are open to established Australian and international researchers and creative writers in any discipline in which the Library has strong collections. Successful applicants are generally senior scholars or writers with a strong publication track record, including publication of full length monographs. Fellowships are not intended for post-doctoral or early career researchers. More than 100 Fellowships have been awarded to scholars from a wide variety of disciplines, and to several award winning Australian creative writers, including Frank Moorhouse, Sara Dowse and David Foster.Fellowships are not provided to assist with the completion of degree studies and applications from currently enrolled students will not be considered. Fellowships are awarded once only to each individual; subsequent applications from previous recipients will not be considered.

What are the benefits of a Fellowship?
The Library’s Fellowships give scholars and writers the means and the uninterrupted time to work with the Library’s rich collections of books, journals, newspapers, maps, music, manuscripts, pictures and oral histories. Fellows have privileged access to the Library’s materials and facilities, as well as sustained interaction with many of its staff.

What assistance is offered?
Fellows are provided with a return economy airfare to Canberra, an honorarium of $850 per week for the period of the Fellowship in Canberra, use of a fully equipped office, 24 hour access to the Library, access to most books stacks, and free photocopying and interlibrary loans. The Library also awards Honorary Fellowships to scholars and writers who do not require financial assistance (i.e. airfare and honorarium) but who would benefit from the other privileges of the Fellowships.

Expected outcomes
All fellows are required to take up their Fellowships during the calendar year for which the Fellowship is awarded and to stay in Canberra for a continuous block of at least three months, spending the majority of their Fellowship time at the Library. Fellows give a public lecture and a staff talk towards the end of their tenure, and provide the Library with a brief report on their research outcomes and their experience of the Library’s services. The Library also asks Fellows – where appropriate – to give the Library the first opportunity to publish the results of their research.

Selection criteria
Fellowships are awarded by the National Library Council, on the advice of an independent committee of representatives from Australia’s learned Academies, the Independent Scholars Association of Australia, the Australian Society of Authors and the Australian Library and Information Association. The Committee assesses applications against specified criteria, including:

• the capacity of the Library’s collections to support the proposed research, especially the extent to which the research might be uniquely supported by the collections
• the scholarly or creative record of the applicant as shown by publication record and – for academic applicants – positions held; and
• referee reports.

The Committee is not bound by national research priorities, and does not consider current topicality of the proposed research. The Committee does not take into account place of residence, employment status or other support available to the applicant, with the exception that Fellowships are not awarded to applicants with a current Australian Research Council grant for the same research project.

How can I apply?
Applications for Fellowships open on 2 February and close on 30 April. No applications or changes will be accepted after that date.

Moreinfo: http://www.nla.gov.au/grants/haroldwhite