Call for application of grants from PEPFAR: Capacity Building and Technical Assistance (Tanzania) 28/02/2010
Capacity Building and Technical Assistance for the Tanzania Interfaith Partnership (TIP) Networks and Leaders to Enhance HIV/AIDS Prevention and Community Care in the United Republic of Tanzania under the United Republic of Tanzania under (PEPFAR) Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Eligibility: Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity are listed below: • Public nonprofit organizations • Private nonprofit organizations • For profit organizations • Small, minority, women-owned business • Universities • Colleges • Research institutions • Hospitals • Community-based organizations • Faith-based organizations • Federally recognized Indian tribal organizations • Alaska Native tribal governments • Indian tribes • Tribal Epidemiology centers • Indian tribal organizations • State and local governments or their Bona Fide Agents (this includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianna Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau) • Political subdivisions of States (in consultation with States) • Non-domestic (non U.S.) entity A Bona Fide Agent is an agency/organization identified by the state as eligible to submit an application under the state eligibility in lieu of a state application. If applying as a bona fide agent of a state or local government, a letter from the state or local government as documentation of the status is required. Attach with “Other Attachment Forms” when submitting via www.grants.gov. Agency Name Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Description The purpose of this program is to enhance and strengthen the capacity of the Tanzania Interfaith Partnership (TIP) network to provide an effective and sustainable response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Tanzania. The program will provide technical assistance (TA) to national faith based organization (FBO) networks operating under the umbrella of TIP. TIP members/affiliates include the National Muslim Council of Tanzania (BAKWATA), the Christian Council of Tanzania (CCT), the Tanzania Episcopal Conference for Catholics (TEC), and the Office of the Chief Mufti of Zanzibar (OCMZ). Link to Full Announcement If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: PGO TIMS grants Phone 770-488-2700 GENERAL EMAIL SPGOTIM@CDC.gov Use the following link for application forms: http://apply07.grants.gov/apply/UpdateOffer?id=16342 Call for nominations: The Yara Prize 28/02/2010
The mission of the Yara Prize is to contribute to the transformation of African agriculture and food availability within a sustainable context, thereby helping to reduce hunger and poverty. The Yara Prize can be awarded to any individual or identifiable group of individuals, as well as to established institutions, associations, organizations or government bodies with a formal and recognized judicial and organizational structure, contributing to the overall goals of the prize. The prize can be awarded to any qualified candidate irrespective of nationality, profession or location whose work and contributions deriving from the work have had a clear impact on the African situation nationally, regionally or for the continent. The prize can be awarded with reference to a specific contribution or achievement, or a series of efforts and results, recently or in the past or over a period of time – judged as viable and in accordance with acknowledged principles of sustainability. Current or recent members of the Yara Prize Committee, or an institution/organization headed by such a member, are ineligible for the prize. The prize cannot be awarded to a person already deceased, but will be presented in the event a prizewinner dies before receiving the prize. The prize can be awarded to more than one winner but not more than two. If shared, each winner will receive equal prize money, a diploma and a trophy. Nomination criteria The Yara Prize can be awarded to any qualified candidate or candidates recognized for their contributions to reducing hunger and poverty in Africa. The Yara Prize shall have a focus on food: The improvement of food production and availability and the development of local markets in Africa, as a contribution to reducing hunger and poverty. The prize recognizes such efforts and results in any field of work clearly related to combating hunger, improving health and reducing poverty in Africa, within every aspect of agriculture and food production supporting the development of both the input and the output market, particularly: African food systems: Agricultural productivity, soil fertility and protection, water management African food security: Food production and availability, distribution systems and creation of local markets, human nutrition African sustainable agriculture: National policies and politics to enhance awareness of the importance of agricultural inputs (such as seeds and fertilizers) and promote sustainable food production methods Nomination deadline: April 1 The nomination process for the 2010 Yara Prize starts with the submission of written nominations to the Yara Prize Secretariat by April 1, 2010. The Yara Prize Secretariat then assists the prize committee in screening and selecting candidates. The name of the 2010 Yara Prize Winner will be announced in June. The Yara Prize Committee chooses the prizewinner by unanimous vote. The committee has absolute authority and its decisions cannot be overruled or appealed. Evaluation The Yara Prize will honor outstanding contributions within any of the qualifying fields of activity, based on the board’s research into and deliberations of the nominees’ work and an evaluation of their achievements. The Yara Prize Committee will particularly emphasize proven, tangible results and value creation derived from the nominees’ work, directly or indirectly, with regard to improvement of food production and food security in Africa. The committee will also emphasize the value of the nominees’ achievements with regard to visionary thinking, their role as motivator and rallying point in the campaign against hunger and poverty, as well as their inclination to share knowledge and cooperate. The Yara Prize Committee will also consider the circumstances under which the work has been carried out and results achieved, judging the complexity of the problem and the difficulties, hostilities or prejudices encountered. Guidelines for submitting nominations To be eligible for the prize, a nomination must be submitted in writing, in English or French. Please use our nomination guidelines to ensure that we can properly evaluate your nomination. All nominations and supporting documentation must be received by April 1, 2010. All nominations are confidential and the identity of the nominator or nominating organization will be kept in confidence. Nominations should be sent to: The Yara Prize 2010 Attn: Camilla Nyhuus Christensen Address: Yara Prize Secretariat, Bygdøy Allé 2, N-0202 Oslo, Norway Tel: +47 24 15 70 00 Fax: +47 24 15 75 12 e-mail: yara.prize@yara.com Master of Science in Life Sciences FHNW 28/02/2010
Qualified experts for the steadily growing Life Sciences market The Master will prepare bachelor students optimally for an employment in the field of industrial life sciences. The study programme at the FHNW will be held in English and is application oriented. The School of Life Sciences at the FHNW cooperates intensively with the local enterprises in the context of student projects, bachelor and master theses. Two majors are offered by the School of Life Sciences FHNW Molecular Technologies …synthesis and analysis of active compounds and biological systems Therapeutic Technologies …pharmaceutical technologies and medical engineering for disease treatment Further information: www.fhnw.ch/lifesciences/master Deadline of Application: 30.04.2010 --------------------------------------------- Contact: Prof. Dr. Georg Lipps georg.lipps@fhnw.ch University of Applied Science Northwestern Switzerland Basle, Switzerland Program Coordinator 28/02/2010
Organization(s): International Rescue Committee Country/Region: Tanzania Application deadline: 21 April 2010 Description IRC Tanzania serves Burundian and Congolese refugees in the Kigoma Region, Northwestern Tanzania. In Kasulu, the IRC provides camp management, child protection and GBV services for Burundian refugees Mtabila Camp. In Nyarugusu Camp, IRC provides community services including GBV, child protection, youth & development, community-based rehabilitation, and vulnerable care to Congolese refugees. In Kigoma, the IRC manages the Kibirizi reception centre to register and medically screen Congolese asylum seekers, and the NMC clinic/transit centre, a temporary stop over serving resettlement cases, protection cases, and preparing returnees for travel to Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi. Kigoma field office coordinates all medical referral services from all refugee camps to Tanzania regional hospitals. SCOPE OF WORK The Program Coordinator will provide technical supervision for all program sectors in all field sites, including Child Protection, Gender-based Violence, Youth & Development, Community-based Rehabilitation, and Vulnerable Care in two refugee camps. The Coordinator ensures all program supervisors and managers meet program objectives based on donor and IRC requirements. The position also supports managers in identifying and addressing needs to carry out program activities. The position ensures that programs address strategic beneficiary needs and are implemented according to the IRC Global sectoral strategies, donor guidelines, approved work plans and in accordance with the IRC Program Framework. The Program Coordinator works in collaboration with senior management to address operational needs The Program Coordinator is a member of the senior management team and participates in country program’s strategic planning. RESPONSIBILITIES • Develop strategy for implementation of approved grants and translate them into clear goals and objectives. S/he will support the field teams in the implementation and monitoring of the work plans ensuring that activities reflect the commitments the IRC made to the donor and the community. • Identify areas needing capacity-building in program staff; assist in the monitoring of program capacity building efforts together with the program leadership, Field Coordinators, and Human Resources. • Ensure collaboration between sectors and the integration of their strategic interests during program development. • Coordinate with finance team and Field Coordinators on budget re-alignments and grant cost-extension requests with respect to changes in programming. • Manage program budgets of in collaboration with program supervisors and Finance. • Liaise with relevant partners, including UNHCR, to address program needs; attend partners meetings and represent IRC Tanzania when appropriate. • Review and provide feedback on monthly reports from sector supervisors. • Collaborate with Grants (M&E) Coordinator in proposal development and implementation tracking. REQUIREMENTS • Graduate degree in social science preferred. Copies of degrees are required for Tanzania work permit. • At least 5 years of international humanitarian and/or development experience in managing and coordinating programs. • Experience in multi-sector program management with a range of donors in a complex operating environment; basic finance management skills. • Strong management, project planning, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; demonstrated project cycle management skills. • Ability to manage stress; work in large and multicultural teams. • Fluency in English, spoken and written. Kiswahili language skills a plus. Please apply at www.ircjobs.org The Integrated Research Partnerships for Malaria Control in Africa (IPMA) is a new initiative of IDRC’s Ecosystem Approaches to Human Health (Ecohealth) and Governance, Equity and Health (GEH) programs. In March 2010, IDRC will announce IPMA’s Call for Proposals:
IPMA will support integrated malaria research in endemic regions of Sub-Saharan Africa: that is research that creates synergies among environmental, health systems, and community-based approaches to malaria control. IPMA emphasizes systems thinking, collaboration across disciplines and regions, multi-stakeholder engagement, environmental sustainability, and social and gender equity. The Call for Proposals The Call for Proposals will catalyze the development of an Africa-wide stewardship network for integrated malaria research in endemic regions of Sub-Saharan Africa. It will address existing, formal or informal networks, each comprising up to three institutions in different countries located in the most affected malaria-endemic countries south of the Sahara.
1. Members of the network will add to and enhance evidence and impacts from integrated research for malaria control 2. Regional champions will build an Africa-wide network for integrated research for malaria control 3. The network will successfully develop a resource mobilization & advocacy strategy Criteria About Canada’s International Development Research Centre IDRC supports research in developing countries to promote growth and development. The result is innovative, lasting local solutions that aim to bring choice and change to those who need it most. Government of Southern Sudan Invitation for Bids (IFB) Ministry of Labour, Public Services and Human Resource Development Capacity Building, Institutional and Human Resource Development Project (Sudan MDTF –SS Grant No. TF 057684) SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING OF SERVERS, PERIPHERALS AND ACCESSORIES IFB NO: CABIHRD/ICB/10/01 This Invitation for Bids follows the General Procurement Notice for this Project that appeared in Development Business, issue no. 701 of 30 April 2007. The Government of Southern Sudan has received a Grant from the Multi Donor Trust Fund (MDTF) through the International Development Association (IDA) (hereinafter called “Grant”) toward the cost of the Capacity Building, Institutional and Human Resource Development Project. The Grant Recipient intends to apply a portion of the funds to eligible payments under the contract for which this Invitation for Bids is issued. The Ministry of Labour, Public Services and Human Resource Development now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Servers, Peripherals and Accessories.
The bidder should have (i) financial and technical capacity to supply the goods/equipment; (ii) minimum of 3 years experience as supplier of IT equipments; (iii) a minimum of 2 successful similar contracts/supplies in the last 3 years; (iv) be registered /incorporated in an Eligible member country. Additional details are provided in the Bidding Documents. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 2:00 pm East Africa Time (GMT+3) on 22nd March 2010. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives, who choose to attend in person at the first physical address (for submission of bids) below at 2.00 pm East African Time (GMT+3) on 22nd March 2010. The addresses referred to above are: Physical Address for submission of bids: The Office of the Deputy Director of Spectrum Ministry of Telecommunications and Postal Services HQ Government of Southern Sudan, Situated at the Juba General Post Office, P.O. Box 33, City: Juba Country: Southern Sudan The address shall be more precise Physical Address for opening of bids: The Conference Room Ministry of Telecommunications and Postal Services HQ Government of Southern Sudan, Situated at the Juba General Post Office, P.O. Box 33, City: Juba Country: Southern Sudan The address shall be more precise Telephone: +256 477 196569 Electronic mail address: projectdirectorcabihrd@yahoo.com and cabihrd@yahoo.com Seminar on Education and Peace : 15th -16th May 2010, MUMBAI, INDIA World Peace Movement Trust is currently accepting submissions for its International SEMINAR ON EDUCATION AND PEACE to be held in MUMBAI, INDIA, on MAY 15th-16th, 2010. Submissions are welcome from people of political science, education, economics and other social sciences, and related disciplines. We are expecting participation of peace experts, academicians, teachers, students, NGO leaders, organizers, activists, and other interested professionals from all parts of the world. Our intention is to welcome scholars from a wide range of interests within the academic community and educated members of public. The papers presented at the Seminar will be published in an edited book. RELATED THEMES • Peace Education • Education in Globalization • Gandhian Philosophy • Jawaharlal Nehru’s Ideas • Conflict Resolution • Peace Studies • India in Regional and Global Politics • Democracy • Economics • Environmental Issues • Other Areas of Social Science LANGUAGE/SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS AND PAPERS The official language of the Seminar is English and abstracts should be written in English only. Each applicant should submit a paper proposal (max. 500 words) and a brief CV (max. 200 words) of his/her academic affiliation/research topic/general research interests. Abstract are to be submitted by e-mail at: wpmt.conference.2010@gmail.com and to the Convener and Coordinator by March 15, 2010. Accepted papers will be announced on March 30, 2010. ACCOMODATION Accommodation costs will be covered by the participants. Many hotels are available in Mumbai. We can help in the matter of price of hotels available during that period. Detailed information about accommodation will be provided to the participants after the acceptance of the paper proposals. TRAVEL Travel costs will be covered by the participants. Details about the travel information and how to reach to Hotels and Conference Place will be provided to the participants after the acceptance of the paper proposals. FEES Conference Fees are set to equal to 100.00 Euros (in India currency) and payable at the time of registration for all participants. The fee covers expenses of for conference book publication, welcoming and farewell receptions, a trip to the city and transportation during the conference. Important Dates Deadline for abstract submission : March 15, 2010 Notification of acceptance of abstract: March 30, 2010 Deadline for the paper submission: April 30, 2010 We hope to see you at the Seminar on Education and Peace in Mumbai! Chairman : Mr. Lakhmendra Khurana President, Maa Shakumbari Charitable Trust (U.P.) & Vice President, WPMT lkhurana@excel-infoways.com Convener: Dr. Ravindra Kumar Former Vice Chancellor of Meerut University, India & Secretary-General of Word Peace Movement Trust, Meerut, INDIA ravindrawpmt@gmail.com Coordinator: Dr. Nesrin Kenar Sakarya University,Department of International Relations Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences Esentepe Kampusu, Adapazari, Sakarya, TURKEY nesrin.kenar@gmail.com Call for nomination: The Tech Awards program 26/02/2010
The Tech Awards is an international awards program that honors innovators from around the world who are applying technology to benefit humanity. The Tech Awards program inspires global engagement in applying technology to humanity's most pressing problems by recognizing the best of those who are utilizing innovative technology solutions to address the most urgent critical issues facing our planet. People all over the world are profoundly improving the human condition in the areas of education, equality, environment, health, and economic development through the use of technology. It is the goal of The Tech Awards to showcase their compelling stories and reward their brilliant accomplishments. Each year, candidates are nominated and then invited to submit applications. Individuals, for-profit companies, and not-for-profit organizations are eligible. International panels of judges review the applications and annually select 15 Laureates. Awards are presented in five categories: Health, Education, Environment, Economic Development, and Equality. Three Laureates in each category are honored and one Laureate per category receives $50,000. Laureates are honored at an annual Gala event and inducted into The Tech Awards Network (TAN). The TAN extends the award program from an annual event to a year round program. The goal of the TAN is to create opportunities for learning, networking, and exposure to assist the Laureates in furthering their work. The Tech Awards program was launched in November 2000, and The Tech Awards Gala was held in 2001 for the first time. The concept for the awards and the five universal categories were inspired in part by the State of the Future report, published by the Millennium Project of the American Council of the United Nations University. The report recommends that award recognition is an effective way to accelerate scientific breakthrough and technological applications to improve the human condition. The Tech Awards categories were inspired by the 15 Global Challenges identified in the report. Submit a Nomination To be considered as a Laureate in The Tech Awards program requires participation in a two-step process: Step 1: Nomination (we accept nominations year-round) Once you submit a nomination, The Tech Awards team will review it to ensure you meet the program's requirements for eligibility (see our Criteria). Self-nominations are accepted. Be prepared to answer these three key questions on the nomination form (note character count on form):
Step 2: Application and References If your nomination is accepted, you will be invited to submit a more detailed application, and required to provide two references (e.g., business colleagues, professors, mentors, or members of the group applying). You can access the application system as many times as you need to in order to understand and answer the questions on the form. Nominations for The Tech Awards are accepted year-round and we are currently accepting nominations for 2010. The 2010 deadline for nominations is March 31, 2010. See our Calendar page for other dates and deadlines. Read our Criteria page to understand how we select applicants and prospective Laureates, and learn more about each of the awards Categories. To get a feel for who selects The Tech Awards Laureates, read the profiles of some of the Judges. Finance Manager Tanzania 26/02/2010
Pathfinder Overview: Pathfinder International is dedicated to creating access to and improving the quality of family planning, reproductive health, abortion, and community- and facility-based HIV and AIDS care and services. In partnership with host country governments and nongovernmental organizations, we train facility-based health care providers to improve both the quality and range of their technical and counseling skills. Facility-based services are further improved through provision of equipment and facility renovations. We mobilize communities to advocate for quality services and improve access through trained community-based volunteers. Pathfinder improves youth’s access to health care by creating youth-friendly services and training peer educators to promote them. In each project, Pathfinder works with our partners to improve both their management and program implementation capacity. Through all that we do, Pathfinder strives to empower women, men, adolescents, and communities to make choices and create environments conducive to healthy reproductive behaviors. Description: Pathfinder International is seeking a Finance Manager for an opportunity that is available in Tanzania. This individual shall manage all of the administrative and financial management related to the implementation of activities under a new program. The Finance Manager will plan and oversee insurance, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and related support programs and services for the project. The Finance Manager will coordinate on budge activities and support with internal audit functions and guidance to the field staff. All qualified candidates will have demonstrated experience in financial management or large international projects. All qualified candidates shall have familiarity with compliance to USG Cost Accounting Standards as well as computer applications datatbases. Individuals must possess excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communication skills, and ability to work well on teams. The candidate must also sign a letter of commitment to the project. Qualifications include:
Apply by: 31 March 2010 Apply for this job online at: www.candidatemanager.net/...Pathfinder Description: A postdoctoral position is available at the High Performance Computing Architecture and Technologies (HPCAT) Lab at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson. The position is available immediately. The research focus for this position is on the development and design of network-on-chips (NOCs) for multi-core architectures with particular focus on analysis of power- performance trade-offs, design of fault-tolerant circuits router architecture optimizations, and utilization of emerging technologies (e.g. optical interconnects, wireless, 3D). Applicants should have earned a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science and Engineering. Experience in computer architecture, interconnection networks, multi-core designs, and reliable computing is highly desirable. To apply: Please submit, by email, a single attachment, that includes your CV, a brief statement of your research accomplishments and interests, a sample of a publication, and the contact information for three references, to: Prof. Ahmed Louri Director, HPCAT Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Arizona Tucson, AZ 85721 Tel: 520-621-2318 Fax: 520-621-8076 E-mail: vtbhat@email.arizona.edu |