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 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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1. The SDG Primer
   Learn the basics of the Sustainable Development Goals with this comprehensive primer.
2. Introduction to the 2030 Agenda: A New Agenda for a Sustainable World – UNITAR
   Dive into the 2030 Agenda and understand its significance for a sustainable future.
3. Thai SDG Micro-Primer – UNSSC
   Explore the SDGs through this micro-primer focusing on Thailand’s approach to sustainable development.
4. SDG Finance Academy e-Learning Programme – UNDP
   Gain insights into financing for sustainable development through this e-learning program.
5. Introduction to Sustainable Development Goal indicators under FAO custodianship – FAO
   Understand the indicators used to measure progress towards the SDGs, particularly those under FAO’s custodianship.
6. Sustainable Lifestyles – UNSSC
   Learn about adopting sustainable lifestyles and the impact of individual actions on global sustainability.
7. Introduction to Eco-Industrial Parks – UNIDO
   Explore how eco-industrial parks contribute to sustainable industrial development.
8. Introduction to Standards and Sustainability – ITC
   Understand the role of standards in promoting sustainability in trade and industry.
9. The Age of Sustainable Development – SDG Academy
   Join renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs in this comprehensive course on sustainable development.
10. Podcast: Goal-based development: Do they actually work? – Revisiting the UN goal-setting as a policy tool with Professor Jeffrey Sachs of SDSN
    Listen to insights from Professor Jeffrey Sachs on the effectiveness of goal-based development.
11. Podcast: What can we learn from the future? – The role of futurists in achieving sustainable development with Sohail Inayatullah of UNESCO
    Discover how futurists contribute to sustainable development in this engaging podcast.

These courses and resources are brought to you by leading organizations such as the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC), United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), SDG Academy, International Trade Centre (ITC), UNIDO, FAO, UNDP, UNESCO, and the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN).

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About the Program:

LinkedIn Ad Grants Program provides free LinkedIn ads and marketing consultation to nonprofits to help build awareness, connect with key stakeholders, recruit program participants, and so much more.

Program areas:

The Program currently supports organizations focusing on:

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion;
• Workforce Development and Economic Opportunity for Professionals Overcoming Barriers;
• Environmental Sustainability.

Please note that we are not accepting applications from organizations serving other focus areas at this time.

Duration:

Our program now operates on a one granting period per year basis, covering September 2024 to June 2025. Ad Grants awarded during this period must be utilized in full by or before June 30th, 2025.

Note: If your organization does not align with the specified criteria, we encourage you to apply in the future when the program may be a better fit.

Deadline: 12 August, 2024.

Read more information and apply here.

Categories and Eligibility:

1. Policy Fellow (Master’s students)
   • Responsibilities: Assist in policy framework development, engage with policymakers, conduct research, and contribute to policy briefs.
   • Eligibility: Current Master’s students in public policy, international relations, economics, political science, development studies, or related fields.
2. Project Fellow (Master’s students)
   • Responsibilities: Participate in planning, execution, and evaluation of development projects. Work with stakeholders to align projects with sustainable development objectives.
   • Eligibility: Current Master’s students in management, business administration, information systems, engineering, sciences, or related fields.
3. Research Fellow (Doctorate/Ph.D. students)
   • Responsibilities: Conduct in-depth research on sustainable development, technological innovation, and digitalization. Publish findings and present at conferences.
   • Eligibility: Current Doctorate/Ph.D. students in public policy, international relations, economics, political science, development studies, management, business administration, information systems, engineering, sciences, or related fields.
4. Senior Fellow (PostDocs/Ph.D. holders)
   • Responsibilities: Conduct in-depth research on sustainable development, technological innovation, and digitalization. Publish findings and present at conferences.
   • Eligibility: Current PostDocs/Ph.D. holders in public policy, international relations, economics, political science, development studies, management, business administration, information systems, engineering, sciences, or related fields.

Benefits:

• Professional Development: Gain hands-on experience working with a global network of experts, policymakers, and development practitioners.
• Mentorship: Receive guidance and support from high-level professionals.
• Networking: Build connections with influential figures in governments, public institutions, academia, and private sectors.
• Publication Opportunities: Contribute to high-impact publications and reports.

Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit the following materials:

• Resume/CV: Highlighting academic and professional experiences relevant to the fellowship category.
• Application Form

Application Deadline: All application materials must be submitted by July 31st, 2024. Late applications will not be considered.

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