Sunday, August 6, 2023

UNFPA Global Internship Roster

 
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results

Applicants to the UNFPA internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
  • Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher);
  • Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent);
  • Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation;
  • Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program.
Read more and apply via https://www.unfpa.org/jobs/global-internship-roster

KEPSA Innovation Excellence Awards for Women

 

Does your business showcase innovation and demonstrate distinctive approaches to improve efficiency and service delivery?

The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) is excited to launch the inaugural Innovation Excellence Awards 2023. These awards aim to recognize and reward SMEs that have shown remarkable innovation in enhancing efficiency and service delivery through unique approaches.
The intervention is part of a framework to promote innovation through a continuous innovation ecosystem that aims at improving Kenya’s Global Innovation Index (GII) ranking, besides driving productivity, economic growth and job creations.

Read more and send applications at https://kepsa.or.ke/smeshub/call-for-application-innovation-excellence-awards-2023

Saturday, August 5, 2023

Pan African University Scholarships for Masters or PhD degree programmes

   
Young, qualified, talented and enterprising applicants from African countries and the African Diaspora are invited to apply to join Masters or PhD degree programmes

Applications should be completed online at https://www.au-pau.org/submission
Closing date for the submission of applications with all supporting documents
10 September 2023. Applications received after this deadline will NOT be considered.

Read more at https://www.au-pau.org/submission

Thursday, August 3, 2023

PhD position: Doctoral student in Computer Science with focus on Robotics and Human-Robot Interaction

   
The Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University, is currently accepting applications for a fully funded PhD position (4 years full-time), starting at the earliest convenience.

It is seeking a candidate with a keen interest in Robotics and Autonomous Systems, focusing specifically on Human-Robot Interaction.

The Robotics and Semantic Systems (RSS) is a growing division with collaborating groups with research and teaching in AI, Machine Learning, Robotics and Robotic Learning, Human-Robot Interaction, and Natural Language Processing. Together with the Dept. of Automatic Control, the division operates RobotLab LTH (https://robotics.lth.se), which grants access to many types of robots.

The focus of the PhD project will be human-robot collaboration, specifically investigating robot-to-human handover tasks, e.g. for surgical instruments. A detailed description of the project can be found at https://cs.lth.se/topp-elinanna/phd-project/. The project is funded by WASP and connected to the WASP Research Arena “Robotics”, providing ample opportunity for data collection and result demonstrations in addition to our own facilities at Lund University.

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Digital Democracy Advisor

   
Chemonics International seeks a Digital Democracy Advisor for the anticipated $165 Million USAID Advancing Digital Democracy Activity. The goal of the Activity is to foster open, secure, and inclusive digital democracies in which data-driven technologies advance, rather than undermine, democratic values and respect for human rights. Given that digitalization cuts across all sectors, the Activity will achieve its goal by offering to support and strengthen country-level and global multi-stakeholder coalitions that can identify opportunities for productive engagement, leverage incentive structures, and create shared language for tackling the most pressing issues in the digital age. The Digital Democracy Advisor will provide strategic technical oversight to the overall activity and will report directly to the Deputy Chief of Party. The position will be based in Washington, D.C. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

Provides strategic advice to Activity stakeholders on digital policy and regulations, legal and regulatory frameworks, internet freedom, digital human rights, and digital safety across multiple geographic regions
  • Oversees research, evaluations, and assessments on rights-respecting approaches to technology development, design, and deployment
  • Provide technical assistance to build the capacity of relevant stakeholders to promote human-respecting approaches and prevent the misuse of technology and data for digital repression
  • Facilitate the formation and strengthening of local, regional, and global networks to advance common objectives for respect and protection for human rights across the digital ecosystem
  • Supports collaborative working relationships with USAID technical staff, strategic partners, and stakeholders, and continually promotes outstanding client service and technical leadership
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and work experience in relevant technical competency area
  • A minimum of ten (10) years of experience, demonstrating technical expertise in one or more of the following areas is strongly preferred:
    • Legal and regulatory frameworks related to technology, digital platforms, data privacy and protection, cybersecurity, human rights protections, and/or information
    • Promotion of rights-respecting technology and business models
    • Human rights monitoring, advocacy, and reporting
    • Civic engagement, including public information campaigns, to increase advocacy and community mobilization
  • Knowledge of USAID’s Digital Strategy and industry trends in cross-cutting disciplines.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and manage working relationships with various counterparts, including USAID, government stakeholders, the private sector, academia, civil society, and technical experts on issues relating to digital democracy
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and supervise staff, ensuring quality control of their responsibilities
  • Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and exceptional oral and written communication skills
  • Strong knowledge of MS Office applications
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Fluency in English is required
Application instructions:

Please send an email with your CV and cover letter attached and ‘Digital Democracy Advisor’ in the subject line to [email protected] no later than August 11th 2023. No telephone inquiries, please. Chemonics will contact finalists.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

Chemonics values the protection of your personal data. If you are in the European Union, please read our EU Recruiting Data Privacy Notice to learn how we process personal data. You may access the notice via the following link: https://chemonics.com/eu-recruiting-data-privacy-notice/.

Chemonics International seeks a Deputy Chief of Party

   
Chemonics International seeks a Deputy Chief of Party for the anticipated $165 Million USAID Advancing Digital Democracy Activity. The goal of the Activity is to foster open, secure, and inclusive digital democracies in which data-driven technologies advance, rather than undermine, democratic values and respect for human rights. Given that digitalization cuts across all sectors, the Activity will achieve its goal by offering to support and strengthen country-level and global multi-stakeholder coalitions that can identify opportunities for productive engagement, leverage incentive structures, and create shared language for tackling the most pressing issues in the digital age. The Deputy Chief of Party will support the overall oversight of activity leadership and strategy and will report directly to the Chief of Party. The position will be based in Washington, D.C. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:
  • Work closely with the Chief of Party to support technical management and oversight of the activity, overseeing a portfolio of contract buy-ins from a range of USAID missions and bureaus
  • Manage a team of personnel to ensure successful delivery of buy-ins, ensuring efficient planning, coordination, development, implementation, and tracking of buy-in activities
  • Oversee development of a robust partnership network in alignment with the Activity’s objectives, the scope of buy-ins, and USAID’s commitment to locally led development
  • Coordinate with Activity staff to design, structure, and competitively tender grants under contract (GUC) and subcontracts that contribute to the Activity’s objectives
  • Use co-creation to engage new and local partners in GUC and subcontract development process
  • Contribute to annual work planning
  • Serve as acting Chief of Party, when necessary
Qualifications:
  • A bachelor’s degree in international development, business administration, governance, or a relevant technical field. An advanced degree is preferred.
  • A minimum of 8 years of experience with development projects, including managing contract buy-ins for development activities (preferably of same size, scale, and complexity) is required
  • Experience implementing development activities that support the following areas:
    • Legal and regulatory frameworks related to technology, digital platforms, data privacy and protection, cybersecurity, human rights protections, and/or information.
    • Promotion of rights-respecting technology and business models.
    • Human rights monitoring, advocacy, and reporting.
    • Civic engagement, including public information campaigns, to increase advocacy and community mobilization.
  • Experience leading diverse teams and demonstrated skills in organizing, tracking, and monitoring resources and ensuring quality control of activity implementation
  • Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and exceptional oral and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of managerial processes and techniques in project management
  • Good adaptive mindset, facilitation, and collaboration skills
  • Experience with technology/technology integration is highly desirable
  • Fluent spoken, written and reading abilities in English
Application instructions:

Please send an email with your CV and cover letter attached and ‘Deputy Chief of Party’ in the subject line to [email protected] no later than August 11th 2023. No telephone inquiries, please. Chemonics will contact finalists.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

Chemonics values the protection of your personal data. If you are in the European Union, please read our EU Recruiting Data Privacy Notice to learn how we process personal data. You may access the notice via the following link: https://chemonics.com/eu-recruiting-data-privacy-notice/.

Chemonics seeks a Driver & Administrative Assistant for USAID/Tanzania

   
Chemonics seeks a Driver & Administrative Assistant for the USAID/Tanzania Heshimu Bahari Activity. The USAID Heshimu Bahari Activity is part of the U.S. government’s biodiversity and climate change conservation portfolio in Tanzania. This will incorporate a series of interventions that support and strengthen the capacity for biodiversity conservation and climate adaptation in a manner that i) reduces the use of illegal and unsustainable fishing; ii) improves the governance and management of coastal land and seascapes; and iii) improves policy development and capacity to implement policies. These interventions together will reduce threats to marine and coastal biodiversity in Tanzania while moving Tanzanian institutions further on their journey to self-reliance. The Activity has four integrated objectives:
  • Strengthening the enabling framework for a network of Marine Management Areas (MMAs) and Fishery Replenishment Zones (FRZs) to support biodiversity conservation, climate resilient communities, and sustainable wild-caught fisheries.
  • Community co-management of MMAs/wild-caught fisheries and climate resilience strengthened.
  • Private sector investment in MMAs and wild-caught fisheries expanded.
  • Integration of relevant science to MMA and fisheries policy and management improved.
The driver & administrative assistant (the role will encompass both sets of responsibilities) is responsible for driving Chemonics staff, consultants and partners to locations of project meetings and activities and maintaining project vehicles in good condition. S/he will also support the project’s administrative team as needed. The position is based in Dar es Salaam with local and regional travel as needed.

Responsibilities

Driving:
  • Drive staff to meetings and appointments as assigned.
  • Helping with loading and unloading of office goods/materials and staff luggage as needed.
  • Collecting and delivering goods and documents related to project activities.
  • Operate the vehicle in accordance with the Chemonics International Vehicle Policy and ensure that passengers comply with this policy e.g., the wearing of seat belts.
  • Responsible for day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle including checking oil, water, battery, brakes, tires etc.; and ensuring it remains undamaged and in working order.
  • Ensure the vehicle is in clean condition, both inside and outside.
  • Maintain the vehicle travel and maintenance log as per policy.
  • Manage the daily mileage record and petrol consumption.
  • When dealing with outside organizations, presenting Chemonics International in the best possible manner by being tidy, helpful and courteous.
  • Report to the supervisor immediately any accident involving a project vehicle and assist in the investigation of and follow up to any such accident.
  • Notify the supervisor of any maintenance or vehicle problems.
  • Ensure the vehicle is at all times kept clean and tidy.
  • Assist the project operations staff in ensuring timely car insurance renewals
Administrative Support:
  • Coordinate procurement needs, including liaising with vendors and collecting price quotes. Assist with arranging travel, visas, and hotel accommodations for project-related travel
  • Manage online fuel reports from fuel suppliers
  • Coordinate logistics for program events
  • Compile, deliver and collect documentation from tax authorities and government entities, as needed
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications:
  • A certification of relevant vocational training or a bachelor’s degree in administration/logistics or a related field. Vocational training and Certification from a reputable driver’s education program will be an added advantage
  • At least two years of administration and driving experience
  • Must have a current, valid license with an excellent driving record showing no history of accidents
  • Must be a skilled and experienced safe driver for highway driving
  • Sound knowledge of driving rules and regulations
  • Preferred working experience with an international organization or donor project, including skills in minor vehicle repair
  • Good communications ability in both Kiswahili and English
  • Good personal qualities with ability to function in a team environment that includes different ages, ethnicities and cultural backgrounds; demonstrated cultural sensitivity and sound understanding of the needs of vulnerable groups
  • Demonstrated high level of personal integrity
  • Excellent organizational, time management and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards
  • Ability to work after normal office hours
  • Basic knowledge of first aid
  • Good knowledge of the region where the project operates, including its streets, neighborhoods, airports and government offices
Period of Performance: On/about August 31, 2023, through the life of project.

Application Instructions:

Please apply here. Applications will be reviewed through August 11th, 2023. Early applications strongly encouraged. No telephone inquiries, please.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.