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28 September

• (in Italian) Premio di laurea di 20.000 euro alle 4 migliori tesi sui Poli Museali del Mezzogiorno
  Invitalia bandisce un concorso per l’assegnazione di 4 premi di 5.000 euro ciascuno alle migliori tesi incentrate sui temi della conservazione, valorizzazione e innovazione gestionale dei musei, dei siti archeologici o dei sistemi museali del Mezzogiorno. I premi andranno a tesi di laurea, di vecchio e nuovo ordinamento, specializzazione, master o dottorato discusse in tutte le Università italiane nel periodo compreso tra il 1° gennaio 2007 e il 31 dicembre 2009. La data di scadenza per la presentazione della domanda è il 31 gennaio 2010.
  More information: http://www.tafter.it/2009/09/23/31-01-10-premio-di-laurea-di-20000-euro-alle-4-migliori-tesi-sui-poli-museali-del-mezzogiorno/

22 September

• JOB OFFER - UNESCO Advisor for Environmental Sciences. Djakarta (Indonesia) Deadline 15 October 2009
  Under the overall supervision of the Director, UNESCO Office, Jakarta and direct supervision of the Programme Specialist (PS) for Environmental Sciences (PS/ES), and working closely with other colleagues in the office as a team, the Consultant shall assist in the development and implementation of programmes dealing with the Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme, the World Heritage Convention, and other UNESCO programmes dealing with ES and conservation issues. The Advisor shall thereby identify, develop, monitor and evaluate strategies, projects and programmes concerning UNESCO’s ES and conservation issues at the international, regional, national, and local levels.
  More information: http://portal.unesco.org/geography/en/ev.php-URL_ID=11700&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html

• Call for application to the Asian Waterbird Conservation Fund
  From Katherine Leung, AWCF Administrator: "The 'Asian Waterbird Conservation Fund' has been established to provide financial support to projects at site of importance for migratory waterbirds in the East Asia - Australasian Flyway. Cathay Pacific placed an initial donation of HK$500,000 (approx. US$65,000) into the Fund which is administered by WWF Hong Kong. At present, the maximum amount that can be applied for each project shall not exceed US$4,000. Nine projects have been funded since the first round of application in June 2006. There will be a single call for applications to the Fund each year with the deadline currently being 31 October 2009.
  More information: http://www.ramsar.org/cda/ramsar/display/main/main.jsp?zn=ramsar&cp=1-26-76_4000_1

21 September

• (in Italian) Premio di fotografia archeologica Palazzolo
  Palazzolo è il nome della zona archeologica di Vasanello, in provincia di Viterbo. Antico insediamento falisco, poi romano, nell’alto Medioevo (secoli VI-VIII) fu un importante caposaldo posto proprio sul limes del Corridoio Bizantino. Durante lo scisma, nel 1387 fu raso al suolo e mai più riedificato da una compagnia di mercenari Bretoni. Sul finire dell’800 l’archeologo Angiolo Pasqui relazionò per primo, a poche centinaia di metri dal castrum, la presenza dei resti di una fornace romana di tipologia aretina. Tra il 1983-84 la Soprintendenza vi compì i primi studi attribuendo all’impianto una datazione di epoca augustea (I sec. a.C.): i bolli dei manufatti di questa fornace sono stati ritrovati in tutto il mondo antico. Questo premio fotografico nasce quindi per contribuire alla valorizzazione di un’area archeologica di straordinario interesse eppure sostanzialmente ancora poco conosciuta.
  More information: http://www.tafter.it/2009/09/15/28-09-09-premio-di-fotografia-archeologica-palazzolo/

• JOB OFFERS - Charge de Mission Senior (ICOMOS France) Date limite : 30 septembre 2009
  Le/la chargé de mission senior, devra coordonner le travail des deux salariés, des stagiaires et bénévoles sous l’autorité des membres du Bureau.
  Administration
  • proposer un planning annuel des activités (répartition des tâches, définition des
    horaires, établissement d’un calendrier annuel avec compte à rebours pour leur
    préparation, mise en place de méthodes de traitement, suivi, comptes-rendus,
    classement et archivage…)
  • Superviser la gestion des adhésions, de développement de celles-ci, mettre en place de
    méthodes de traitement des demandes, des renouvellements et des actions de
    promotion.
  • Suivre les groupes de travail (procédure de suivi, pilote, documentation logistique,
    budget, compte-rendu, réfléchir à des nouvelles actions …)
  • Mettre en place un suivi des représentations d’ICOMOS France permettant à tout
    moment de savoir qui va où et de savoir qui peut être pris en charge jusqu’à quel
    plafond
  • Mettre en place un système de comptes-rendus systématiques et archivés concernant
    toutes les manifestations auxquelles ICOMOS France est représenté
  • participer à la stratégie et l’évolution de l’association à long terme,
  • Alerter le Bureau en cas de problème.
    Plus information : http://france.icomos.org/resources/news/
    chargae_de_mission_d_auorganisation_et_de_coordination_copie.pdf

18 September

• Offre d'emploi documentaliste Réseau Vauban
  Le Réseau des sites majeurs de Vauban est une association 1901 qui fédère les douze sites fortifiés par Vauban inscrits sur la liste du Patrimoine mondial en juillet 2008. L’association est destinée à coordonner les actions en faveur de la conservation, de la gestion et de la mise en valeur de ce patrimoine architectural, urbain et paysager exceptionnel. Pour répondre au souhait du Comité du patrimoine mondial, le Réseau prépare la mise en place d’un centre de ressources sur internet pour la gestion du patrimoine fortifié. Dans ce cadre, il recherche un documentaliste (h/f) pour renforcer l’équipe de la Mission Réseau Vauban.
  Plus information : http://www.sites-vauban.org/article.php3?id_article=384

• JOB OFFER - UNESCO PROGRAMME SPECIALIST (P-4) - Section for Science System Reform, Division of Science Policy and Sustainable Development, Science Sector. Deadline for Application: 12 November 2009
  Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Natural Science and the Director of the Division of Science Policy and Sustainable Development and the direct supervision of the Chief of the Section for Science Policy and Reform Section.
  More information: http://recrutweb.unesco.org/pdf/SC925.PDF

16 September

• JOB OFFER - UNDP Vacancy for consultant on fiscal policies for financing culture (Albania) Deadline for Application 25 September 2009
  Within the framework of the UN Joint Programme "Culture and Heritage for Social and Economic Development" we are presently looking for an international consultant for fiscal policies to improve the financing of culture and heritage in Albania- I would be very happy if you could help us find a well-qualified candidate for this task. A good knowledge of European standards and guidelines would be an important qualification for this since Albania is set to join the EU.
  More information: http://www.undp.org.al/index.php?page=bus_center/vacancies

15 September

• JOB OFFERS - EU/OS/ITA/BFC/0912 SENIOR PROGRAMME ASSISTANT (G7)
  The UNESCO Office in Venice is looking for internal qualified candidates to fill in the post of Senior Programme Assistant. Interested candidates should apply electronically, by sending application and candidate CV (using UNESCO CV available in the UNESCO Venice Office web, to veniceoffice-dir@unesco.org copy to t.carpene@unesco.org by 24 September 2009. Applications shall be accompanied by a Letter of Motivation that shall not exceed 2 pages. Please refer to the full information in relation to this vacancy notice.
  More information: http://portal.unesco.org/en/ev.php-URL_ID=46403&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html

• 2008 Sandwatch Video Competition “Coping with Climate Change: Danwarch leading the way” Announcement of winners
  As people around the world face the challenge of adapting to climate change, Sandwatch seeks to change the lifestyle and habits of children, youth and adults on a community-wide basis, and to develop awareness of the fragile nature of the marine and coastal environment and the need to use it wisely. Sandwatch is a volunteer network of schools: students, teachers and principals; youth groups; non-governmental and community-based organizations. In April 2008, Sandwatchers around the world were invited to make short, amateur, 3-minute videos illustrating the theme “Coping with climate change: Sandwatch leading the way” and to post the videos on the Sandwatch youtube channel on the internet. The videos were judged by an international team of judges in February 2009 using criteria focused predominantly on content. The competition was organized by the Sandwatch Foundation and supported by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, and the University of Puerto Rico Sea Grant College Program. The entries were of a very high quality making the task of the judges extremely challenging. All competition entrants are to be congratulated for the high standard of their efforts. First prize winners will each receive US$750 and other prize winners will each receive US$600. Congratulations to all entrants and special thanks to all those who helped to make this competition a success. The prize winners are listed below with links to their winning videos...we hope you will give them all a viewing.
  More information: http://www.sandwatch.ca/video_contest_winners.htm

14 September

• JOB OFFERS - Programme Specialist for Culture in Libreville (Gabon) Deadline for Application: 12 November 2009
  Under the authority of the Assistant Director-General for Culture and the direct supervision of the Director of the UNESCO Cluster Office in Libreville, the incumbent will share responsibility for the implementation of cultural activities (cultural diversity protection, both tangible and intangible cultural heritage preservation, the arts and cultural enterprises, cultural policies and intercultural dialogue) in the countries covered by the Libreville Cluster Office (Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Sao Tome and Principe).
  More information: http://recrutweb.unesco.org/pdf/GABCLT0002.PDF

• JOB OFFERS - Program Director, Archaeological & Historic Preservation Program. Erbil (Iraq)
  Cultural Heritage Project (CHP) in Iraq, being implemented by International Relief and Development (IRD), is designed to focus US and international resources and expertise on rebuilding the professional capabilities of Iraq's museum, heritage and archaeology organizations, and antiquities preservation and management. This is a two-year project funded by a grant from the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and administered by International Relief and Development. CHP is a high profile project which will implement three key program areas that have definable, tangible, measureable results:
  • the establishment of a new conservation and historic preservation Institute in Erbil to serve preservation and training needs throughout Iraq;
  • the establishment of a professional environment within the Iraq Museum to support its core objectives of preservation and promotion of scholarship; and
  • professional development and capacity building of Iraq's museum and antiquities staff.

  More information: http://www.eculturalresources.com/job/1156.html

• JOB OFFERS - Converge Heritage + Community / ARCHAEO Cultural Heritage Services, QLD - two positions vacant
  Converge Heritage + Community, (incorporating ARCHAEO Cultural heritage Services) are currently seeking applications for the following positions:
  • Built Heritage Specialist
  • Senior Archaeologist

  With offices in northern NSW, Brisbane, Hervey Bay and Cairns, Converge provides expert consultation, quality service and advice for Indigenous and historic environments for a wide variety of stakeholders across Australia, with a focus in Queensland and New South Wales. Our team members are each chosen for their abilities in providing ethically based, sound assessment and advice at all levels.
  More information: http://www.convergehc.com.au/

• JOB OFFERS - Conservation Administrator (Abu Dhabi)
  The authority is looking for an enthusiastic person who would be interested to work as a Conservation Administrator in Abu Dhabi. Applicants will be required to execute administrative procedures for coordinating the implementation of projects and activities undertaken by the Conservation Department and administrative procedures related to supervising department staff and consultants.
  More information: http://www.adach.ae/_data/global/Conservation%20Administration.doc

• JOB OFFERS -Call for Applications: Visiting (Senior) Research Fellowships – Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore
  • POSITION 1: 3-MONTH VISITING (SENIOR) RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
    For more information regarding the clusters, visiting fellowship and application procedure, please visit http://www.ari.nus.edu.sg/article_view.asp?id=11. Closing date for applications: 1 October 2009
  • POSITION 2: VISITING (SENIOR) RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS (UNDER ARI SABBATICAL LEAVE SCHEME)
    For more information regarding the clusters, visiting fellowship and application procedure, please visit http://www.ari.nus.edu.sg/article_view.asp?id=270 Closing date for applications: 1 October 2009

   

• JOB OFFERS - Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage: Building Conservation Supervisor
  The Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) is the institution in charge of conserving and promoting the culture and heritage of Abu Dhabi. One of ADACH mission is to make Abu Dhabi the center of culture in the region while promoting national culture and identity as a source of pride and inspiration to the people. ADACH is currently looking for a: Building Conservation Supervisor. Applicants will be responsible of leading the team of building conservators in the Conservation Department. Also monitoring, evaluating and implementing of the conservation works for historical buildings and sites in Abu Dhabi Emirate.
  More information: http://www.adach.ae/_data/global/con1.pdf

• ICOMOS AUSTRALIA (AI) Churchill Fellowship awarded to AI member Ken Horrigan
  Queensland AI member and past Executive Committee member, Ken Horrigan, has been awarded a Churchill Fellowship. Ken will research heritage and sustainability, in particular the application of environmental rating systems and energy efficiency measures to heritage buildings. Ken’s research will investigate:
  • Leading environmental rating tools and systems and how they address heritage buildings
  • Current thinking and policy positions of key government and non-government heritage organisations with regard to environmental sustainability and heritage conservation
  • Case studies focusing on energy efficiency and heritage buildings.

  Ken will visit Canada, the UK and the US, and his research project will coincide with the Heritage Canada conference in September and the Association for Preservation Technology International (APTI) conference in Los Angeles in November. Information regarding the Churchill Memorial Trust and Churchill Fellowships can be found at www.churchilltrust.com.au. Australia ICOMOS congratulates Ken and wishes him all the best with his research project.
  More information: http://www.icomos.org/australia/images/Email_News_2009/E-Mail_News_No._399_Australia_ICOMOS_Inc.htm

• Geotourism Challenge 2009 winners announced
  The winners practice and advance the growing trend of geotourism: tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place — its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage and the well-being of its residents. They were selected from 10 finalists out of 611 original entries from 81 countries. Entries for “Geotourism Challenge 2009: Power of Place” almost doubled over the first Geotourism Challenge in 2008. All three cutting-edge, innovative winners provide visitors with the opportunity to participate in sustainable travel; each winner will receive a $5,000 prize:
  • Nature Air, the 100 percent carbon-neutral airline in Costa Rica, offsets 100 percent of its greenhouse gas emissions to encourage reforestation of tropical forests in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula. To date, Nature Air has compensated for nearly 20,000 tons of carbon dioxide through the protection of more than 500 acres. In addition, Nature Air recently helped develop Costa Rica’s first alternative fueling station through its wholly owned fueling company, Aerotica. Nature Air fuels all ground equipment and vehicles with bio-diesel (a mix of recycled vegetable and cooking oils) collected from employees and restaurants.
  • PEPY (“Protect the Earth, Protect Yourself”) is Cambodia’s Educational Volunteer Tourism Program, providing adventure bike tours and on-site volunteer projects, like building rainwater collection units. All participants make donations to enhance education in impoverished rural Cambodia, where PEPY is based. It supports education for more than 1,700 families in 12 villages and six schools in rural Siem Reap Province, about 40 miles (65 km) from the city of Siem Reap, site of the Angkor temples.
  • Wikiloc Community Maps in Girona, Spain, created by a software engineer with a passion for travel, is built on information — including maps, photos and video — submitted to offer honest impressions about destinations. Wikiloc is a great source of outdoor activities, from mountain biking to ballooning. The site also promotes thematic activities like gastronomic routes, sightseeing urban trails and walks in archaeological areas. Created in 2006, the site is already translated in 14 languages, and more than 65,000 trails are included.

  More information: http://geotourism.changemakers.com/

• Australian Archaeological Association Awards – closing date for nominations extended to 19 September 2009
  1. RHYS JONES MEDAL FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO AUSTRALIAN ARCHAEOLOGY
  2. JOHN MULVANEY BOOK AWARD
  3. THE BRUCE VEITCH AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN INDIGENOUS ENGAGEMENT
  4. LIFE MEMBERSHIP FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE AUSTRALIAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION INC.

  Nominations for all Awards will be considered by the Executive of the Australian Archaeological Association Inc. with advice as appropriate from senior members of the discipline. The decision of the Executive is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Nominations should be addressed to the President at: president@australianarchaeology.com. Recipients of all awards will be announced at the Australian Archaeological Association Inc. Annual Conference at Flinders University in Adelaide, South Australia, Friday 11-14 December 2009.
  More information: http://www.icomos.org/australia/images/Email_News_2009/E-Mail_News_No._403_Australia_ICOMOS_Inc.htm

11 September

• Surprise Award for Maritime Mentor (Australia)
  Dr Leonie Foster became only the fourth recipient of the "Jack Loney Memorial Award For Outstanding Contribution and Excellence in Maritime Heritage" for her groundbreaking research, longstanding committee membership and mentoring of maritime heritage professionals in Australia. Established in 1996, the Award recalls the dedication and leading role played by prolific maritime author Jack Loney, whose work contributed much to the establishment of the Historic Shipwrecks Advisory committee, Queenscliff Maritime Centre an the Maritime Archaeology Association of Victoria. Leonie started work with the Historic Shipwrecks Unit of the Victoria Archaeological Survey [the predecessor of Heritage Victoria’s Maritime Heritage Unit] more than 20 years ago, bringing a new academic rigour to the publications being produced by Maritime archaeologists (and others) at VAS. Promoting and developing the understanding of Australian, and particularly Victorian Maritime History, Leonie’s studies on Victoria’s shipwrecks, were the first to introduce the thematic approach to researching of the 650 or so wrecks lying in Victorian waters.
  More information: http://www.heritage.vic.gov.au/admin/file/content2/
  c7/Inherit_email_newsletter_Sept_09.pdf

• Exposition Global Award for Substainable Architecture - Cité de l’architecture et du Patrimoine. Paris (France) 26 June 2009 - 26 June 2010
  Le Global Award for sustainable architecture et la Collection Manifeste d’Architecture du XXI° siècle en Seine Aval sont nés de la fusion de deux initiatives. La Cité de l’architecture et du Patrimoine a initié un prix international pour stimuler le débat sur l’architecture durable, sur la base du concept proposé par l ‘architecte et critique Jana Revedin. Ce prix ne récompense pas des bâtiments mais des architectes, qui partagent l’éthique du développement durable et qui ont construit au fil des années une démarche à la fois innovante et attentive, aux contextes, aux sociétés, à la diversité. Le conseil général des Yvelines et l’EPAMSA constituent une collection d’architecture contemporaine qui témoigne du renouveau de ce territoire. L’ambition des partenaires est de susciter, avec le Prix, un débat public de grande ampleur sur les enjeux de l’architecture du XXI° siècle et de créer, avec la Collection, un lieu d’expérimentation exemplaire de l’architecture du XXI° siècle, pour sensibiliser les habitants à la nécessité de construire et vivre autrement.
  Plus information : http://www.architectatwork.fr/

10 September

• Call for Applications (UNESCO-Aschberg Bursaries for Artists 2010)
  The UNESCO-Aschberg Bursaries for Artists promote the mobility of young artists in order to enrich their personal perspectives, to enable them to engage in an intercultural dialogue and expose them to cultural diversity. The Programme offers residencies to young artists (between 25 and 35 years old) worldwide. It shares many objectives of the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (2005), which advocates cultural exchanges and highlights creativity and the need for artists to enrich their experience through contact with other cultures. These residencies are catalysts for the development of artistic expression in all cultures of the world.
  More information: http://portal.unesco.org/culture/en/ev.php-URL_ID=39719&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html

• AWARDS - Cultural Policy Research Award 2009. ENCATC, Barcelona (Spain) 22 October 2009
  An international jury will announce the winner of the Cultural Policy Research Award 2009 (CPRA) on 22 October at the ENCATC International Conference in Barcelona. Six applicants for the award have been shortlisted this week from a total of 31 candidacies received from 14 countries. The shortlisted candidates will travel to Barcelona on 21 October to present their research project at the 3rd Forum of Young Cultural Policy Researchers. The winner of the award, worth 10.000 euro, will be announced on the following day at the Cultural Policy Research Award Ceremony, chaired by Máts Rolen, from the RiksbankeSin Jubileumsfond and Isabelle Schwarz from the European Cultural Foundation. The award jury, who will take the final decision as to the winner of the 6th edition of the CPRA is composed of the following academic experts: Milena Dragicevic Sesic (president), University of Arts, Belgrade; Lluis Bonet, University of Barcelona; Jacques Bonniel, Université Lumière LYON2; Mikko Lagerspetz, Abo Akademi University, Turku; Ritva Mitchell, University of Jyväskylä,; Michael W. Quine, City University London; Veronika Ratzenböck, Österreichische Kulturdokumentation - international archive for cultural analyses.
  More information: http://www.encatc.org/pages/index.php?id=19,

9 September

• Director-General receives the IAH Distinguished Associate Award for 2009
  On 24 August 2009, Mr Koïchiro Matsuura, the Director-General of UNESCO, received the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) Distinguished Associate Award for 2009 from Mr Wilhelm Struckmeier, President of IAH. Also present at the award ceremony were Mr Shaminder Puri, Secretary-General of IAH, and Mr Andras Szollosi-Nagy, Secretary of UNESCO’s International Hydrological Programme (IHP).
  More information: http://portal.unesco.org/en/ev.php-URL_ID=46331&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html

8 September

• JOB OFFER - ALD - National Professional Officer/A - Enhancing Inter-Ethnic Community Dialogue and Collaboration in FYR Macedonia - Deadline for Application 11 September 2009
  The UNESCO Office in Venice is looking for qualified candidates to fill in the post of ALD - National Professional Officer/A within the Joint Programme ‘Enhancing Inter-Ethnic Community Dialogue and Collaboration in FYR Macedonia’ funded through the Spain Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Achievement Fund. Interested candidates should submit applications and candidate CV (using UNESCO CV for download in UNESCO Portal Venice) by 11 September 2009 electronically to veniceoffice-dir@unesco.org copy to m.de-faveri@unesco.org. Applications shall be accompanied by a Letter of Motivation that shall not exceed 2 pages. Please refer to the TOR-s for full information in relation to this vacancy notice.
  More information: http://portal.unesco.org/en/ev.php-URL_ID=46289&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html

7 September

• Rome Prize Fellowship - Deadline for Application - 1 November 2009
  Each Rome Prize winner is provided with a stipend, meals, a bedroom with private bath, and a study or studio. Those with children under 18 live in partially subsidized apartments nearby. Winners of 6-month and 11-month fellowships receive stipends of $12,500 and $25,000, respectively. Owing to the fluctuating dollar/euro exchange rate and the high cost of living in Rome, the stipends offered may not cover all expenses. This is especially true for prize winners who come to Rome with spouses, companions and/or children. Fellowships generally begin at the Academy in early September and end in early August. Winners of the 11-month Rome Prize fellowships may select to depart the Academy after nine months with no reduction to the fellowship stipend.
  More information: http://www.aarome.org/apply-to-the-rome-prize.php

• (in Italian) Concorso per la riqualificazione architettonica e artistica di Piazza Verdi a La Spezia (Italia)
  Il Comune della Spezia, nell’ambito del finanziamento europeo POR-FESR 2008-2013, in collaborazione con La Marrana arteambientale – promotrice del premio P.A.A.L.M.A. (Premio Artista + Architetto La Marrana Arte Ambientale) – bandisce un “Concorso di progettazione per la riqualificazione architettonica e artistica di Piazza Giuseppe Verdi”, che si svolgerà con la procedura aperta in due gradi. Tra le proposte ideative che verranno presentate nella prima fase del concorso saranno scelti cinque concorrenti cui richiedere la redazione di un progetto preliminare, tra i quali individuare infine il vincitore del concorso cui assegnare l’incarico della progettazione definitiva ed esecutiva (l’importo complessivo dei lavori non dovrà superare la somma di Euro 2.200.000,00).
  More information: http://www.tafter.it/2009/08/06/15-10-09-concorso-per-la-riqualificazione-architettonica-e-artistica-di-piazza-verdi-a-la-spezia/

4 September

• Call for voluntary contributions - Ramsar Small Grants Fund 2009
  The Ramsar Small Grants Fund supports small projects promoting the conservation and wise use of wetlands in developing countries and countries with economies in transition. The Fund relies exclusively upon the voluntary contributions from government agencies and national and international NGOs and provides up to 40,000 Swiss francs (about US$35,000) per project. The closing date for 2009 project applications was 30 June 2009. Forty-four proposals have been received, covering all Ramsar regions of the world, and they are currently being evaluated by the Ramsar Secretariat. Many of them look extremely interesting. The 2009 project portfolio will be available for review on our Web site after the October sign-off by the Ramsar Standing Committee, but we would like to invite contributions to the 2009 Fund now, so that by October we can start work on the ground.
  More information: http://www.ramsar.org/cda/ramsar/display/main/main.jsp?zn=ramsar&cp=1-63-68-159^23962_4000_0__

• JOB OFFERS - Communications Officer (RAMSAR)
  The Ramsar Secretariat welcomes applications for the position of Communications Officer. Requirements for the post are detailed below, and further information and online application are to be found on the IUCN website at: http://hrms.iucn.org/iresy/index.cfm?event=vac.show&vacId=128 Please take note that a candidate must submit his/her application online using the link above. No other method of application will be considered. The Convention on Wetlands, signed in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971, is an intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources. The Ramsar Convention is independent of the United Nations system of environmental treaties and reports only to its own Contracting Parties, or Member States. The Secretariat operations are administered by IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
  More information: http://www.ramsar.org/cda/ramsar/display/main/main.jsp?zn=ramsar&cp=1-26-76^23937_4000_0__

• JOB OFFERS - Assistant Advisors and Interns (RAMSAR)
  The Ramsar Secretariat is seeking applications for the positions of Interns/Assistant Advisors for the following Ramsar regions: Africa, the Americas, and Asia/Oceania. Applicants must be young graduates who are nationals of those regions.
  More information: http://www.ramsar.org/cda/ramsar/display/main/main.jsp?zn=ramsar&cp=1-63-96^16793_4000_0__

• FELLOWSHIPS - 3 Scholarships for Master on High Management in Policy and Strategy of tourism destinations. UNWTO & Universitat Oberta of Catalunya (Spain)
  The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Universitat Oberta of Catalunya (UOC) will award 3 scholarships to officials of National regional and/or local Tourism Administrations from UNWTO member states.
  More information in Spanish: http://www.unwto-themis.org/es/noticias/2009/noticia_ouc1

• UNWTO VOLUNTEERS - Excellence in Tourism Marketing Management. La Rioja (Argentina) 19 - 31 October 2009
  The UNWTO.Themis Foundation has opened the call to recruit a volunteer for a training evaluation and support mission for the "UNWTO-Excellence in Tourism Marketing Management" course, La Rioja, Argentina, 19 -31 October 2009.
  More information in Spanish: http://www.unwto-themis.org/en/noticias/2009/conv_voluntario_argentina

• OMT VOLUNTEERS - PROJECT "Strengthening Community Tourism Destinations in Quiché" (Guatemala) Starting October 2009 for 11 months
  The UNWTO.Themis Foundation has opened the call to recruit a volunteer for a "Strengthening Community Tourism Destinations in Quiché" project in Guatemala, within the UNWTO ST-EP Programme. The mission will last 11 months.
  More information in Spanish: http://www.unwto-themis.org/uploads/file/Conv.vol.argentina.pdf

• FELLOWSHIPS - UNWTO-Excellence in Tourism Marketing Management . La Rioja (Argentina) Deadline for applications: 1 October 2009
  20 Scholarships for the Course “UNWTO-Excellence in Tourism Marketing Management”. The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Secretariat of Tourism of Argentina will award 20 scholarships to officials of National regional and/or local Tourism Administrations from UNWTO member states. The course, organized by the UNWTO.Themis Foundation will be conducted in Spanish and will take place from 26th to 30th October 2009 in the province of La Rioja, Argentina. Course registration is open. Deadline for applications: 1 october 2009.
  More information: http://www.unwto-themis.org/uploads/file/cursoArgen09EN.pdf

• FELLOWSHIPS - Art History Fellowships 2010-2011 - Metropolitan Museum of New York (USA) Deadline for applications: 6 November 2009
  The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers annual resident fellowships in art history to qualified graduate students at the predoctoral level as well as to postdoctoral researchers. Projects should relate to the Museum's collection. The fields of research for art history candidates include Asian art, arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas, antiquities, arms and armor, costumes, drawings, illuminated manuscripts, paintings, photographs, prints, sculpture, textiles, and Western art. Some art history fellowships for travel abroad are also available for students whose projects involve firsthand examination of paintings in major European collections.
  More information: http://www.metmuseum.org/education/fellowship.html

• BERKELEY PRIZE 2010 - October 1 launch date
  Each year the PRIZE, whose primary goal is to foster a larger awareness and understanding of the social art of architecture, sponsors an Essay Competition, a Travel Fellowship Competition, and an Architectural Design Fellowship Competition. All are open to undergraduates studying architecture throughout the world. A total of $9500 in prize money is awarded to the Essay Competition winners with a guaranteed $4000 first place prize. The Travel Fellow(s) is given round-trip air-fare and a stipend to attend a significant architectural event in the summer of 2009. The Architectural Design Fellow(s) is given a $2500 honorarium and money to fund prizes for a local design competition. Students are asked to submit a 500-word Essay Proposal in response to a posted Question. The 2010 PRIZE Question revolves around the topic of Historic Preservation/Heritage Conservation. The Proposals are due on November 1, 2009. Approximately 25 student semifinalists are invited to expand their proposal into a 2500-word essay due in mid-February, 2010. From this pool, 5-7 Finalist essays are forwarded to the 2008 BERKELEY PRIZE Essay jury, who will select First, Second, and Third place winners. The entire operations of the Prize, including all submittals and judging are done on-line.
  More information: http://berkeleyprize.org/

2 September

• JOB OFFERS: UNESCO Deputy Director for Management at the World Heritage Centre, in the Culture Sector. Deadline: 20 September 2009
  Under the general authority of the Assistant Director-General for Culture and the direct supervision of the Director of the World Heritage Centre (WHC), and in close cooperation with the Deputy Director in charge of the Programme, the incumbent will contribute to setting the overall policy framework for the planning, implementation and review of the work of WHC. He/she shall be responsible for the overall supervision and coordination of the administration and management functions of WHC to ensure that it performs at the highest level of efficiency and effectiveness. The incumbent shall advise the Director of the World Heritage Centre, as well as the Deputy Director in charge of the Programme, on appropriate administrative and financial procedures, ensuring relevant coherence between programme and management for monitoring purposes. He/she will coordinate, in consultation with the Director and the Deputy Director in charge of the Programme, the Centre’s work in planning, budgeting, monitoring and performance assessment, as well as its efforts in knowledge management, partnership development, and communications and education.
  More information: http://recrutweb.unesco.org/pdf/WHC003.pdf

• JOB OFFERS: UNESCO Programme Specialist in Small Islands and Indigenous Knowledge Section, Division of Science Policy and Sustainable Development, Natural Sciences Sector. Deadline for Applications: 16 September 2009
  Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Natural Sciences and the direct supervision of the Chief of Small Islands and Indigenous Knowledge 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.
  More information: http://recrutweb.unesco.org/pdf/SC263.PDF

• JOB OFFERS: UNESCO Programme Specialist in Earth Sciences. Nairobi (Kenya) Deadline for Applications: 24 September 2009
  Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director-General for Natural Sciences, under the direct supervision of the Director, UNESCO Nairobi office, and in close collaboration with the Division of Ecological and Earth Sciences, the incumbent shall be responsible for the programming, planning, implementation, evaulation and coordination of all activities in the field of Earth Sciences within the Africa region.
  More information: http://recrutweb.unesco.org/pdf/KENSC0003.PDF

• The Pratt Foundation/ISS Institute Overseas Fellowship (Australia) - Four Fellowship available. Deadline for applications: 26 October 2009
  Since 1990 International Specialised Skills Institute Inc (ISS Institute), an independent, national organisation, has provided opportunities for Australian industry and commerce to gain best-inthe- world skills and experience in traditional and leading-edge technology, design, innovation and management. We identify skill deficiencies through our market research, then fill them through our Overseas Skill Acquisition Plan (Fellowship Program), education and training activities and business services.
  More information: http://www.issinstitute.org.au/pdfs/09_PRATT_app.pdf

• The George Alexander Foundation/ISS Institute Fellowship (Australia) - One Fellowship available. Deadline for candidatures: 12 October 2009
  The George Alexander Foundation/ ISS Institute Fellowship will be awarded annually. The successful applicant receives a maximum of $10,000 towards costs such as airfares, living allowance, accommodation and/or course fees. Should costs exceed $10,000 the recipient raises the additional funds.
  More information: http://www.issinstitute.org.au/pdfs/09_GA_app.pdf

• South Australia’s Heritage Heroes celebrated
  These awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of South Australia's unsung heritage heroes – volunteers who work tirelessly to conserve and promote our built and maritime heritage in particular, and record its history. Their efforts allow us all to enjoy our special heritage places, now and into the future.
  More information: http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/heritage/about/latest.html

• UNESCO/Jikji Memory of the World 2009 Prize awarded to National Archives of Malaysia
  On the recommendation of the Jury, the Director-General of UNESCO designated the National Archives of Malaysia as the winner of the UNESCO/Jikji Memory of the World Prize for 2009. The Archives will be presented with its award of $30,000 on Jikji Day, 4 September 2009, in Cheongju City, Republic of Korea.
  More information: http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=29057&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html

• Marc Ladreit de Lacharrière is appointed UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador
  The Director General of UNESCO, Koïchiro Matsuura, will appoint the French entrepreneur Marc Ladreit de Lacharrière, as UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador during a ceremony at UNESCO Headquarters on 27 of August (7 p.m., 7th floor). The appointment comes “in recognition of his crucial role in the promotion of education and culture for social cohesion, his commitment against discrimination and in favour of equal opportunity, and his devoted service to the Organisation.”
  More information: http://portal.unesco.org/en/ev.php-URL_ID=46296&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html

• (in French) Offre d’emploi : la manufacture des paysages cherche un(e) architecte
  La manufacture des paysages a comme objectif d’éveiller un regard critique sur le développement de nos territoires et de contribuer à une culture de l’architecture et de l’urbanisme durable, partagée par tous les acteurs concernés : habitants, professionnels et élus. Ses actions se développent en faveur d’un patrimoine dont le devenir s’oriente résolument sur le futur. La manufacture des paysages cherche un(e) architecte motivée par les idées et les actions de l’association.
  More information in French: http://www.carrefour-des-patrimoines.net/la-manufacture-des-paysages.html