International
call for candidates 2009-2010: doctorate scholarships, post doctorate
scholarships. Deadline: 22 December 2008
This international call for candidates proposes scholarships for
two of the nine large mobility categories offered by AUF. These
mobilities are aimed at the training and improvement of young scholars.
For the submission of candidacy, note that the deadline is 22 December
2008 (the post office seal has no value- it must be in our office
by Dec. 22nd). No candidacy will be considered after this deadline.
The results of the selection by the scientific Council of the AUF
will be announced in the AUF web portal and by the regional offices,
in the second fortnight of June 2009.
Agence Univeritaire de la Francophonie
(AUF). Job Offers. Publicated: 23-9-2008
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Vacancy
UNESCO Post - Memory of the World. Assistant Programme Specialist
(Communication). Deadline 8 October 2008
Under the authority of the Director of the Information Society Division
(DIR/CI/INF) and the supervision of the Chief of the Section for
Universal Access and Preservation, the incumbent will contribute
to UNESCO's global objective of building inclusive knowledge societies
through its strategic goal of enhancing universal access to knowledge
and information through info structures. To this end, the incumbent
will be responsible for the following duties : Assist in the implementation
of activities related to promoting universal access and preservation;
Provide assistance for the development and expansion of the Memory
of the World Programme and Provide management support to DIR/CI/INF
in other administrative or technical duties.
UNESCO. Communication and Information Sector.
Publicated: 23-9-2008
"Prize
of the Francophonie for young scholars": Call for candidates.
Deadline: 31 October 2008
The university Agency of the Francophonie (AUF) makes a call for
candidates for the "Prizes of the Francophonie for young scholars"
in the fields of:
- sciences and Medicine,
- Human and Social sciences.
The "Prizes of the Francophonie for young scholars" attempt
to recognize the merit and the value of scholars that have acquired
a scientific recognition and have a significant international discovery,
in particular within the framework of the Francophonie.
The candidates must be
- less than 45 years old,
- holders of a doctorate or a doctorate of State,
- justify a research activity after the thesis including between
4 and 10 years.
- attached to establishments member of the AUF.
The process of evaluation and selection of the awards is under the
responsibility of the scientific Council of the AUF. 9000 euros
will be assigned, in December 2008, to each one of the awarded canditates.
L’Agence universitaire de la Francophonie
(AUF). Prix. Publication: 23-9-2008
Convention
on Migratory Species (CMS) Family Internships
Interns should be university graduates or students enrolled in a
tertiary (i.e. post school) course of study in a field that is related
to the work of the Secretariat. This would include biology, environmental
and political sciences, law, business administration/economics,
international studies, information technology, journalism or library
science. In addition it is vital that the interns have standard
computer skills (Microsoft Office) and can produce written communications
competently. As the CMS Family Secretariats’ working language
is English, full ability to work in English (both written and spoken)
would normally be required for all internship positions. Knowledge
of a further UN language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese or Russian)
would be an advantage. German or additional languages would also
be an asset. Deadline for applications is 30 October 2008.
CNS. Internships. Publicated: 22-9-2008
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Vacancy
Announcement: Programme Officer, Islands. Deadline 15 October 2008
In response to interest from its membership, and with the support
of the Government of Italy, IUCN recently undertook a situation
analysis of the socio-economic and environmental challenges facing
islands and the various efforts underway to address them. The study
included a survey of the views of a diverse set of island stakeholders,
identified island values and environmental issues important to them,
and confirmed the usefulness of a more focused approach to island
issues within the overall IUCN Programme. IUCN has subsequently
developed an “Islands Initiative” to contribute towards
island conservation and ecosystem management through knowledge and
experience of its global membership, the expertise of its Commissions,
and the technical skills and capacities of its staff and partners.
The Initiative aims to work with islands across the world, although
with a particular focus on the Caribbean, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean
and Oceania regions. As a key part of the Islands Initiative, IUCN
will also be hosting The Global Island Partnership (GLISPA) coordination
unit. The Islands Initiative will complement and support GLISPA
activities of IUCN and GLISPA partners. IUCN is looking to recruit
a Programme Officer, Islands to further develop the IUCN Islands
Initiative and support the expanding programme of work on islands
across IUCN.
IUCN Ecosystem Management Programme. Publicated:
22-9-2008
Ramsar
opening for Intern for the Americas
The Ramsar Secretariat welcomes applications for the position of
Intern/Assistant Advisor for the Americas Region, a 12-month posting
(possibly extendable to 18 months) in the Ramsar Secretariat in
Switzerland to begin in the second week of January 2009. With an
age limit for applicants of 30 years old, the post offers an opportunity
for young graduates to become acquainted with the workings of an
intergovernmental treaty dealing with the conservation and sustainable
use of natural resources. Candidates for this internship should
be nationals of countries in the Americas and have lived most of
their lives in the region. Full ability to work in Spanish and English
is required for this post. Prospective candidates: please view the
General
Terms of Reference for Ramsar internships (also available from
the Secretariat), which includes conditions of service and salary
structure, and send the application form (Word,
PDF)
attached to the General Terms of Reference, a covering letter, both
in English and Spanish, explaining your interest in an internship
with the Ramsar Secretariat and your future career goals, your CV,
as well as two letters of reference from your previous supervisors
or dean of the faculty where you carried out your studies, to jobapplications@iucn.org.
The deadline for applications is 3 October 2008
Ramsar Convention. Intern. Publicated:
22-9-2008
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Programme
Specialist (Natural Sciences)
Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for
Natural Sciences and the direct supervision of the Chief of Sciences
and Society Section, the incumbent shall ensure the planning, implementation
and innovation of the Local and Indigenous Knowledge Systems (LINKS)
programme, with particular attention to the development of policies
and practices to enhance the dynamism and recognition of indigenous
knowledge of the natural world, including its interface with the
sciences, its role in sustainable development, and its inter-generational
transmission.
Sciences and Society Section, Division
of Science Policy and Sustainable Development, Natural Sciences
Sector. Publicated: 16-9-2008
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Programme
Specialist (Culture)
Under the authority of the Director of the Division of Cultural
Expressions and Creative Industries and the direct supervision of
the Chef of the Section of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions,
the incumbent will be responsible, at the operational level, for
the implementation and monitoring of the Convention on the Protection
and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (2005), in
particular by advising and assisting the Parties in the implementation
of cultural policies and the protection of cultural expressions.
In particular, he/she will carry out the following duties: Assistance
to Member States in the field of cultural policy and Statutory meetings
of the Convention.
Section of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions
(CLT/CEI/DCE), Division of Cultural
Expressions and Creative Industries, Culture Sector. Publicated:
16-9-2008
Conservation
Manager – Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority.
Closing Date: Wednesday 8 October 2008
Manage capital and maintenance works relating to both the conservation
of historic fabric and structures and the provision of site infrastructure
and ensure that the cultural heritage values of the Port Arthur
Historic Site and the Coal Mines Historic Site are maintained and
protected. Provide strategic advice and management support to the
Director Conservation and Infrastructure on conservation and infrastructure
issues affecting the Site, including the effects of tourism and
related activities. Contribute to the establishment of PAHSMA as
a centre of excellence in the conservation and interpretation of
a cultural heritage place of international significance.
Department of Conservation and Infrastructure,
Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority, Port Arthur, Tasmania.
Publicated: 19-9-2008
WORLD
SKY RACE 2010
The World Sky Race™ is an historic competition of lighter-than-air
skyships racing 28,000+ miles around the world. The winner will
be crowned World Sky Champion. In their quest, the competing skyships
will race eastward over North America crossing the Atlantic to Europe,
southward to the Middle East, over the Indian Ocean to Equatorial
Asia and up to the Orient, island hop across the Pacific to the
western shores of North America, down to central America and back
for an exciting finish in an historic race, completing full global
circumnavigation. The World Sky Race™ will be the largest
man-made event seen by live spectators in the history of the human
race.
World Air League. Competition. Publicated:
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| University
of Canberra seeks Cultural Heritage lecturers
The University of Canberra has recently established the Donald Horne
Institute for Cultural Heritage. The work of the Institute crosses
the heritage spectrum from objects and collections to historic houses,
intangible heritage and cultural landscapes. Its role is to teach,
conduct research, collaborate with local, national and international
institutions and to build a network of partnerships with government
agencies, businesses, individuals and communities in the field of
cultural heritage. Central to the work of the Institute will be
new cultural heritage courses and degrees that open in 2009 integrating
conservation science, the humanities, social sciences and management.
University of Camberra. Jobs. Publicated:
18-9-2008
Research
Position on Structural Engineering available at University of Minho,
Portugal - Deadline 30 September 2008
The Structural Group (SG) of the Department of Civil Engineering
at University of Minho (UM), Guimarães, Portugal is looking
for active researchers in the field of Structural Engineering. Preference
will be given to candidates with experience or with an interest
to work in the areas of “Multi-scale modeling”, “Blast
design and robustness” or “Environmental design of structures”.
Good candidates from any other area of Structural Engineering are
encouraged to apply. Duties of the successful candidate include
carrying out independent investigation with a qualified output research.
The selected candidate should be also prepared to coordinate research
projects, prepare applications and launch new research projects,
or postgraduate or continuing education, low teaching workload in
post-graduate courses and supervise post-graduate students. The
working language is English.
University of Minho, Portugal. Job Offers.
Publicated: 5-9-2008
Winners
Announced for the 2008 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards
Herat Old City in Afghanistan and Stadium Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia have been honoured with the two Awards of Excellence in
the 2008 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Culture Heritage
Conservation. The three Awards of Distinction went to the National
Pass in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia, the Fujian
Earth Buildings in Fujian Province, China and Suffolk House in Penang,
Malaysia. The three Awards of Merit include Vysial Street in Pondicherry,
India, the Shigar Historic Settlements and Bazaar Area in the Northern
Areas, Pakistan and Wat Pongsanuk in Lampang, Thailand.
UNESCO. Bangkok. Asia-Pacific Heritage
Awards. Publicated: 1-9-2008
IIPT
€1,000 Scholarship - Student Essay Competition on ‘Bridging
the North-South Divide through Sustainable Tourism Development’
IIPT will award a €1,000 Scholarship to the inter-disciplinary
team of 3 to 5 undergraduate and/or graduate students who write
the best paper related to the conference topic: "Bridging the
North-South Divide through Sustainable Tourism Development".
Each member of the inter-disciplinary team must currently be enrolled
as a graduate or undergraduate student through October 2008. Essay
must be the result of original scholarly research of significant
merit. Essay Entry Deadline is 12 September 2008.
Submissions in MS Word format should be sent via email to o.moufakkir@chn.nl,
and a copy to iankelly@picknowl.com.au
with subject: “Essay Entry.” The winning team will be
announced by 1 October 2008. Members of the winning inter-disciplinary
team will have the opportunity to present their essay at the Student/Youth
Leadership Forum on 21 October 2008. The €1,000 Scholarship
Award, to be shared among members of the winning team, will be presented
at a Special Awards Luncheon at the 1st IIPT European Conference.
IIPT. Scholarship. Publicated: 25-8-2008
Marc
de Montalembert Foundation Scholarship
It has as main target the knowledge of the Mediterranean cultures
and candidates must apply in English or French before December 31
2008. This 7000-euro scholarship has the purpose of allowing a young
person – under 30 - from a country of the Mediterranean region
to deepen knowledge of the cultures of the region. It is aimed concretely
to help candidates make a discovery trip, beyond the boundaries
of their country of origin. Candidates must propose a topic of discovery
or cultural deepening. The knowledge and the experience acquired
during the trip will serve to elaborate a report, according to the
vocation and the inspiration of the traveller. This testimony will
be published and disseminated. If the scholarship holder wishes,
it is possible to elaborate the report during a stay in the Marc
de Montalembert Foundation in Rhodes, which will offer lodging during
a period of six months.
Marc de Montalembert Foundation. Scholarchips.
Publicated: 27-08-2008
Photo
contest on heritage: The garden of heritage
In the same way, SPUQ launched a photo contest on heritage in all
districts of Quebec. One aimed at the general public. Citizens of
all ages were invited to send their pictures associated to the history
and heritage of their surroundings. A jury was formed to evaluate
the photos of the candidates. The selection of photos was displayed
next during September 8, 2008 in the city council by means of pickets
on which the photos were fixed, creating a true heritage garden!
University of Laval. Project. Publicated:
25-08-2008
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Job
Offer at UNESCO Science Sector SC-263 (Programme Specialist, P-3)
- Deadline 1 October 2008
Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for
Natural Sciences and the direct supervision of the Chief of Sciences
and Society Section, the incumbent shall ensure the planning, implementation
and innovation of the Local and Indigenous Knowledge Systems (LINKS)
programme, with particular attention to the development of policies
and practices to enhance the dynamism and recognition of indigenous
knowledge of the natural world, including its interface with the
sciences, its role in sustainable development, and its inter-generational
transmission.
UNESCO. Science Sector. Job. Publicated:
3-9-2008
Heritage
Architects, Woodhead, Adelaide & Melbourne CBD
Woodhead has a reputation for excellence, diversity and creativity
in its heritage conservation services spanning more than thirty
years. We work throughout Australia in close co-operation with all
levels of Government, community groups, institutional bodies and
the private sector in the management, conservation, preservation
and adaptation of historic buildings and sites. Reporting to the
National Heritage Manager and practicing with a well-established
heritage team in collaboration with our wider team of architects
and designers, the successful candidates will be responsible for
leading existing national and state-based commissions. Contact:
careers@woodhead.com.au
Seek. Job. Publicated: 22-8-2008
2nd
Faculty Position Contest Academic Excellence 2008
Universidad Nacional de Colombia, one of the most prestigious universities
in Latin America, is calling candidates in all areas of knowledge
to apply for 174 Faculty positions as Exclusive Dedication and Chair
Professors, to be based at its different branches in Bogotá
(103), Manizales (26), Medellín (37), Orinoquia (2) and Palmira
(6). Be a part of Universidad Nacional de Colombia’s new strength.
This excellence competition is calling for a new generation of teacher
researchers willing to contribute to the development of science
and of the Colombian nation. Together with the faculty currently
working at our University, you will have the opportunity to take
part in Colombia’s modern college education. Deadline for
application is September 11, 2008.
Universidad Nacional de Colombia. Job Offers.
Publicated: 20-8-2008
ITB
Berlin 2009 supports and presents TO DO Award 2008
The Institute for Tourism and Development is now accepting applications
for the international competitions “TO DO! Contest on Socially
Responsible Tourism” (deadline August 31, 2008) and the “TOURA
D'OR Film Contest for Sustainable Tourism” (deadline September
30, 2008). Since 1995 the TO DO! is awarded to tourism-related projects
which ensure the involvement of the different interests and requirements
of the local people through participation. The biannual TOURA D'OR
contest first took place in 1990. The TOURA D’OR is awarded
to professional film productions which are committed to making tourism
socially responsible and environmentally compatible and sustainable.
The awards ceremony will take place during ITB Berlin 2009. The
awards ceremony will take place during ITB Berlin 2009. For further
information please see: www.to-do-contest.org,
respectively www.tourador-contest.org.
Global Travel Industry News. Europe. Publication:
18-8-2008
Local
publication for call for proposals: Local cultural activities. MOROCCO
- 2008
The Delegation of the European Commission in Morocco launches a
call for proposals aimed at granting funding for cultural actions
in Morocco, financed by the European program Instrument of vicinity
and association (IEVP). The complete text of the guidelines for
the applicants can be consulted and downloaded from the websites.
An information session on this call for proposals will be organized
on Friday, 25 July 2008 at 11.00 am in the premises of the Delegation
of the European Commission in Morocco.
Delegation of the European Commission in
Morocco. Press Release. Publicated: 18-8-2008
Interarts
is looking for a project assistant
In the context of its activities in the fields of cultural policy
research and international cultural cooperation, the Interarts Foundation
is looking for a project assistant. The post holder will join Interarts'
team, under the supervision of its director and programme coordinators.
S/he will be in charge of a range of tasks including the collection
and analysis of information (cultural policy, cultural diversity,
culture and development), support to international cultural cooperation
projects in developing countries and, occasionally, the organisation
of international events. An excellent command of Catalan and Spanish,
as well as a good knowledge of English are required. Candidates
should send their CVs and motivation letters by 14 September. A
full description of the post and the profile sought is available
below in Spanish and Catalan.
Interarts Foundation. Job Offers. Publicated:
18-8-2008
Mondialogo
Engineering Award 2008/2009. Deadline
for application: 31 October 2008
Engineering innovations for the challenges of the 21st century
- international cooperation for global goals.
The Mondialogo Engineering Award invites engineering students in
developing and developed countries to form local groups and international
teams to work together to develop project proposals that address
the United Nations Millennium Development Goals – proposals
to improve the quality of life in the developing world. Each international
team should consist of two (or more) student teams. The Award seeks
to encourage student engineers to develop project proposals, as
a design exercise that addresses some of the major challenges of
the 21st century. The eradication of poverty, promotion of sustainable
development and responding to climate change are key concerns of
the Mondialogo Engineering Award...
Mondialogo. Award. Publicated: 18-8-2008
American
Academy in Rome - Rome Prize Fellowships - Deadline for application:
1 November 2008
Established in 1894 and chartered by an Act of Congress in 1905,
the American Academy in Rome is a center that sustains independent
artistic pursuits and humanistic studies. It is situated on the
Janiculum, Rome's highest hill. Each year, through a national competition,
the Rome Prize is awarded to 15 emerging artists (working in Architecture,
Landscape Architecture, Design, Historic Preservation and Conservation,
Literature, Musical Composition, or Visual Arts) and 15 scholars
(working in Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance and early Modern, or
Modern Italian Studies). The application deadline is November 1st
(deadline extension until November 15th, for an additional fee).
The Academy community also includes invited Residents and international
Affiliated Fellows.
American Academy in Rome. Rome Prize. Publicated:
1-9-2008 |
