Event Overview The PeaceLab Youth Projects provide a unique platform for young people to discuss and present innovative strategies for peacebuilding. This initiative encourages participants to engage in interactive sessions, fostering an environment of shared learning and collaboration. The summit aims to equip attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to implement positive changes in their communities.

Application Guidelines Participants are encouraged to design projects that are interactive and impactful, focusing on peacebuilding strategies that can be applied locally and globally. Projects should be non-political and unbiased, emphasizing practical solutions to real-world challenges.

Eligibility and Submission

• Applicants must be under 35 years old.
• The event will be hybrid, allowing for both in-person and online participation.
• Applications must be submitted by August 1, 2024, at 11:59 PM UTC.

Evaluation and Awards A committee will review all applications and present the top five to Nobel Peace Laureates, who will select the final winners. The evaluation criteria include the project’s relevance, cultural and social importance, commitment to sustainable peace and development, innovation, use of technology and social media, and clarity of the proposal.

Winners will receive financial support to implement their projects, making this an exceptional opportunity to make a tangible impact.

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Application Details

• Location: Bologna, Italy
• Posted Date: July 27, 2024
• Application Deadline: August 7, 2024

Steps to Submit the Application:

1. Log in to Studenti Online.
2. Select “Admission application,” then “PhD programme,” and click “Next.”
3. Choose the PhD program you intend to apply for.
4. Complete the online application form and upload the required documents.
5. Pay the €5 admission fee using the PagoPA system
6. Click on “Submit.”

Important Note: Applications must be fully completed and submitted by the deadline to be considered.

Scholarships

• Economics: The yearly gross scholarship amount is €16,243.
• Management and Political and Social Sciences: The yearly gross scholarship amount is €17,805.

These scholarships are fully funded and provide a comprehensive stipend to support students throughout their PhD studies.

How to Apply:

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Who Can Apply?

This competition is open to youth aged between 18 and 29 who are nationals of any of the Commonwealth’s 56 member countries. These include nations from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, the Pacific, Europe, and North America.

About the Competition

Objective: The primary goal of the competition is to challenge young minds to explore the interplay between trade and climate change and to propose innovative trade policy solutions that can mitigate aspects of the climate crisis.

Essay Topic: Participants are invited to submit essays addressing the question: In what ways do you think trade and trade policy can help to address an aspect of the climate crisis in your country? Essays should identify a specific problem, explain its connection to the climate crisis, and propose how trade or trade policy could be utilized to resolve it.

Submission Requirements:

• Maximum of 2,000 words (including in-text references and footnotes, excluding reference list)
• Full referencing in any style
• Single PDF or Word file, 1.5 spacing, Times New Roman font
• Include Name, Age, Nationality, Contact Information (email, address, telephone), and CV or short bio

Important Dates:

• Start Date: 15 July 2024
• Submission Deadline: 21 August 2024
• Winners Informed: 2 September 2024

How to Submit: Send your completed essay and details to tcs@commonwealth.int by 21 August 2024. For inquiries, contact the same email address.

Judging Criteria: Essays will be judged on originality, relevance, quality of writing, and alignment with international trade policy frameworks. Entries will be blind peer-reviewed and assessed by a distinguished panel.

Prizes:

• First Prize: £1,000
• Second and Third Prizes: £500 each
• Top essays will be featured in the Trade Competitiveness Briefing Series and launched at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa in October.

Terms and Conditions: The Commonwealth Secretariat reserves the right to publish the material produced by the authors and will adhere to data protection laws.

About the Commonwealth Year of Youth

With over 60% of its 2.7 billion population aged between 15 and 29, the Commonwealth prioritizes youth empowerment. The Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP), in partnership with the Trade Competitiveness Section, invites young people to participate in this competition, reinforcing their role in climate action and policy.

Join us in this exciting opportunity to shape a sustainable future through innovative trade and climate solutions!

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About the Program:

The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is currently accepting applications for its Fellowship program aimed at supporting outstanding scholarship in the humanities and interpretive social sciences. The program provides funding for research and writing projects for scholars at various career stages.

Application Deadline:

Applications must be submitted online through the ACLS online application system by 9:00 PM EDT on September 25, 2024. Read more information about the Fellowship.

Fellowship Details:

• Maximum award: $60,000
• Tenure: six to twelve months for full-time research and/or writing between July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2026, with completion by December 31, 2026.
• Fellowship open to scholars at all postdoctoral career stages with a PhD in humanities or interpretive social sciences by the deadline.

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be US citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous individuals, DACA recipients, asylees, or refugees.
• Foreign nationals residing in the US for three or more years before the application deadline are also eligible.
• Applicants must have a PhD in humanities or interpretive social sciences by the application deadline or demonstrate equivalent scholarly expertise.

Application Guidelines:

• Completed application form.
• Proposal (no more than five pages, double-spaced).
• Work plan, bibliography, publications list, and personal statement.
• Writing sample (no more than five pages, single-spaced).
• No reference letters required for the 2024-25 competition cycle.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Potential to advance the field of study.
• Quality and innovativeness of the proposal.
• Feasibility of the project.
• Scholarly record and career trajectory.
• Contribution to inclusive excellence in scholarship.

ACLS/New York Public Library Fellowships

ACLS may award residential fellowships in conjunction with The New York Public Library’s Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers. This opportunity does require a separate application, due by 5 pm Eastern Daylight Time, Friday, September 27, 2024. ACLS/NYPL fellowships are subfellowships within the ACLS Fellowship program; they have the same eligibility requirements, application form, and schedule. The only additional proviso is that these residential fellowships will be granted to scholars whose projects will benefit from research in the NYPL’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building.

Please Note: Because this is a joint fellowship, applicants for ACLS/NYPL residential fellowships must also apply to the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers at the NYPL. The application for the NYPL competition is available here. The deadline for application and three letters of recommendation is 5 pm Eastern Daylight Time, Friday, September 27, 2024.

• Partnership with The New York Public Library’s Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers.
• Tenure from September 2025 to May 2026.
• Stipend of $85,000 for residential fellowships within the ACLS Fellowship program.

Supporting Documents and Resources

• “Writing Proposals for ACLS Fellowship Competitions” by Christina M. Gillis
• Learn more about the awardees of the 2023-24 competition here.

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Work environment

The G7 Summit will be held in Kananaskis, Alberta in 2025. One dynamic and dedicated team will be put in place locally to plan and deliver the Summit and its related meetings across Canada and will operate in a regional office in Calgary, Alberta.

The Summits Management Office is responsible for leading in the areas of operational policy development, accreditation, communications, protocol, transportation, procurement, media operations, logistics, security, human resources and finance for major international events hosted in Canada.

The selected candidates will be offered casual contracts, based on their skills and experience. Candidates must be flexible, willing to work overtime and travel on short notice. The selected candidates may also be temporarily relocated for a short period of time to the summit site, if needed. Global Affairs Canada is responsible for paying all expenses relating to salary, overtime and travel.

TELEWORK GUIDELINES:
The dynamic nature of G7 Summit planning requires effective relationship-building and real-time communication and collaboration. Consequently, candidates must be willing to work a minimum of three days physically present at the office with this requirement shifting from four or five days in office or on the sites in the weeks before the summit.

Intent of the process

We are looking for a range of skills from various levels and professional groups to support the G7 Presidency. There are casual contracts opportunities in many areas, including accreditation, communications, protocol, transportation, procurement, media operations, logistics, security and office accommodations.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter “indicating in no more than 800 words in English or 920 words in French why you would be an ideal candidate, your relevant skills and experience and how you could contribute to the success of the Summit and other major events.”

Contact information for 2 references.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Candidates do not require all of the below essential qualifications to be considered for a casual opportunity through this advertisement. Candidates must indicate which essential qualifications they possess so that they can be referred to relevant hiring managers for assessment.

Please indicate, using approximately 185 words in French or 160 words in English per essential criteria, which essential qualifications below you possess and provide examples of your experience, including your role, your exact duties and how you helped make the project a success.

1) Procurement and IM/IT:
Experience in providing support services in one or more of the following fields: IM/IT; procurement and contracting.

2) Communications and media relations:
Experience in the development and implementation of communications products, particularly responses to media queries, and acting as a spokesperson.

3) Office accommodation and administrative support:
Experience in providing support services in the office accommodation and office administration fields.

4) Protocol liaison and operations:
Experience in planning and developing relevant information, prototypes, and programs for official events and managing interactions between government officials and local stakeholders.

5) Environment, communication liaison and accreditation:
Experience in liaising with local communities through themed community outreach strategies and/or implementing greening government strategy.

6) Airport, transport, baggage and accommodations:
Experience in providing support in one or more of the following fields: establishing and/or managing transport dispatch offices; airport operations; baggage handling/tracking; accommodations/real property services in third-party facilities.

7) Media operations:
Experience in providing support for one or more of the following fields: planning and coordinating the functioning of a media centre; planning and coordination of a media pool system; functioning of a host broadcaster and/or host photographer; providing services for domestic and/or foreign media.

8) Conference facility site, preparation and security:
Experience in the planning and coordination of one or more of the following fields: food services; design and fabrication of event set-ups and/or signage; audio-visual services.
Experience managing inventory and coordination of shipments in a warehouse.

Conditions of employment

CONDITONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
– A minimum of 3 days in the office
– Willingness and ability to travel for short periods of time and on short notice.
– Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.
– Willingness and ability to relocate to the event’s site(s) temporarily.
– Secret security clearance or Employee Summit Access.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

ASSESSMENTS:
– Reference checks may be sought.
– An interview may be administered.
– All information obtained throughout the staffing process, from the time of application to the conclusion of the process, may be used for evaluation purposes.

COMMUNICATION:
– Candidates are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice (French or English).
– Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. Our intention is to communicate via email with candidates who will be considered. Candidates who apply on this staffing process must include a valid email address in their application. Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis. It is entirely your responsibility to inform us at all times of any changes regarding your contact information.

DEFINITION:
Casual workers are hired for specified periods that may not exceed 90 working days in one calendar year, in a department or in an agency. The period of casual employment may be for one or more than one term, but is not to exceed 90 working days in a department or agency in a calendar year.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Contact information

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About the Fellowship:

The Pulitzer Center’s AI Accountability Fellowship aims to support investigative reporting projects that explore the impacts, ethical concerns, and regulatory issues surrounding AI systems. The Center is seeking to recruit eight to ten journalists, especially from underrepresented communities, to report on the effects of algorithmic and automated systems in their regions. Projects focusing on transparency, governance, and financial accountability in relation to AI are particularly encouraged.

Who can apply?

• Journalists worldwide, especially from underrepresented communities
• This year we are seeking to support at least one project on transparency and governance in relation to AI.

Duration and Benefits:

• Ten-month Fellowship will commence in September 2024.
• Selected journalists will be provided with up to $20,000 in financial support to conduct their reporting projects.
• Fellows will have access to mentorship, training, and a community of peers to enhance their investigative work.

Requirements:

• Selected journalists are expected to participate in monthly meetings, engage with other Fellows, and share methodologies and lessons learned
• Collaboration and active participation in training sessions are mandatory components.

*Journalists unable to fulfill these requirements can apply for AI Reporting Grants instead.

Read more information about the Program

Apply by 10 August 2024, 11:59pm EST.

The Migration Youth & Children Platform (MYCP) is thrilled to announce a new initiative aimed at elevating youth voices and perspectives in regional and international migration policy. This project is in line with the Global Compact for Migration (GCM) process, ensuring that young people are at the forefront of migration discussions and decisions.

The GCM Youth Consultations aim to empower grassroots youth and youth-led organizations to take action in accordance with GCM objectives. This initiative seeks to influence GCM and other relevant policy processes by showcasing youth-led creativity, policy solutions, and capabilities.

Key Objectives

The GCM Workstream is a fundamental component of MYCP’s mission and will gain increased significance as we approach the 2026 International Migration Review Forum (IMRF). This project is a unique opportunity to mobilize young people and shape the future of GCM processes.

Operating globally, this project strives to provide young people and grassroots communities with a voice in global decision-making, involving them directly in shaping their future. We are seeking passionate, talented, and dedicated young individuals to help make this vision a reality.

The GCM Youth Consultations are part of a larger initiative focused on delivering GCM objectives, exploring alternatives to detention, and promoting the learning and development of advocates and young migrants.

Contact Information

For any questions regarding the project or the positions before applying, please email Aryan Sanghrajka at aryan.sanghrajka@unmgcy.org.

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Available Positions:

FAQs

Are the positions compensated?
Yes! Each position is compensated, and the remuneration rates are specified in the Role Description.

What positions are available?
We are looking for 5 Regional Project Leads, 1 Administrative Officer, and 1 Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist.

What are the working hours and conditions for the positions?
All positions are remote (work from home) with no expected ground work. The expected working hours for each position are detailed in the Role Description.

Can I apply for multiple positions?
You may only apply for one Regional Project Lead jurisdiction. However, you can apply for all three available positions if you meet the required skills and experience as outlined in the Role Description.

What is the project timeline?
The project runs from September 2024 to June 2025, with implementation starting in October 2024 after the planning phase is completed.

Can I apply if I already hold a position in the MYCP Coordination Team?
Yes, you can. However, you must ensure that you can manage both roles effectively. Please evaluate your capacity before applying.

Deadline: 3 August 2024, 12:00 PM CET

Learn more about MYCP here https://migrationyouthchildrenplatform.org/who-we-are/ 

Fixed-term employment

Job Title	Level	Programme	Application period	Announcement NO
Professional and higher categories
Programme Officer »	P-3	Climate Finance Subdivision, Means of Implementation Division	19 Jul – 04 Aug	VA 24/052/MoI	Apply now
Manager »	P-5	Review Subdivision, Adaptation Division	19 Jul – 18 Aug	VA 24/053/A	Apply now
Manager »	P-5	Vulnerability Subdivision, Adaptation Division	19 Jul – 18 Aug	VA 24/054/A	Apply now
Associate Programme Management Officer »	P-2	Climate Finance Subdivision, Means of Implementation Division	12 Jul – 28 Jul	VA 24/046/MoI	Apply now
Programme Management Officer »	P-3	Climate Finance Subdivision, Means of Implementation Division	12 Jul – 28 Jul	VA 24/047/MoI	Apply now
Programme Management Officer »	P-4	Climate Finance Subdivision, Means of Implementation Division	12 Jul – 28 Jul	VA 24/048/MoI	Apply now
Communications Officer »	P-3	Communications Subdivision, Communications and Engagement Division	12 Jul – 28 Jul	VA 24/050/C&E	Apply now
General services
Programme Assistant »	G-5	Climate Finance Subdivision, Means of Implementation Division	19 Jul – 04 Aug	VA 24/051/MoI	Apply now
Programme Assistant »	G-5	Climate Finance Subdivision, Means of Implementation Division	12 Jul – 28 Jul	VA 24/045/MoI	Apply now
Programme Assistant »	G-5	MRV/ETF Reporting & Review Subdivision, Transparency Division	12 Jul – 28 Jul	VA 24/049/T	Apply now

Junior Professional Officer employment

Job Title	Level	Programme	Application period	Announcement NO
Junior Professional Officer »	P-2	(for Korean nationals only), Transparency Division	28 Jun – 09 Aug	24/JPO01/T	Apply now

Consultancy

Job Title	Level	Programme	Application period	Announcement NO
Individual Contractor – Information Management Assistant (Digital preservation) »	N/A	Operations Coordination Division	19 Jul – 04 Aug	24/CON05/OC	Apply now
Individual Contractor – Information Management Officer (Digital preservation) »	N/A	Operations Coordination Division	19 Jul – 11 Aug	24/CON06/OC	Apply now
Individual Contractor »	N/A	RCC Latin America, Adaptation Division	16 Jul – 30 Jul	24/CON04/A	Apply now

Internship

Job Title	Level	Programme	Application period	Announcement NO
Intern »	N/A	Capacity building Hub, Paris Committee on Capacity Building (PCCB), Means of Implementation division	18 Jul – 05 Aug	24/Intern31/MOI-PCCB Capacity-Building Hub	Apply now
Intern »	N/A	Records Management sub-division, Operations Coordination department	17 Jul – 04 Aug	24/Intern30/OC-Records Management	Apply now
Intern »	N/A	Adaptation Committee unit, Review sub-division, Adaptation division	08 Jul – 04 Aug	24/Intern29/Adaptation-Review-AC	Apply now
Intern »	N/A	Response subdivision, Adaptation division	05 Jul – 31 Jul	24/Intern27/Adaptation-Response subdivisio	Apply now
Intern »	N/A	Constituted Bodies Support unit, Mitigation division	05 Jul – 15 Aug	24/Internship28/M/CBSU	Apply now

For more info, please visit: https://unfccc.int/secretariat/employment/recruitment

About the Human Rights Foundation:

The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and protecting human rights globally, with a focus on closed societies. HRF is one of the few international organizations that exclusively targets human rights issues in authoritarian regimes, focusing on over 90 countries where citizens are denied meaningful electoral competition, basic political freedoms, and judicial independence.

About the Position:

As a Tyranny Tracker Fellow, you will support HRF’s Tyranny Tracker Research project, which monitors and analyzes political repression worldwide. This project aligns closely with HRF’s mission of promoting human rights in closed societies. You will be involved in managing the research project, drafting internal research memos, conducting research, and handling project management tasks such as setting goals and managing deadlines.

Skills & Requirements:

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills (strongly preferred)
• Knowledge of political science, international relations, international or comparative law (strongly preferred)
• Familiarity with qualitative social science research methods and literature on authoritarianism and democratization (strongly preferred)
• Passionate about research
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Creative mindset
• Strong affinity for HRF’s mission
• Based in the United States (preferred), but highly qualified candidates from other regions will be considered
• Time commitment: 40 hours/week
• Stipend: $2,500/month for full-time

Interested candidates should submit their application by August 16, 2024.

Join HRF and Make a Difference in the Fight for Human Rights!

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