JOB OPPARTUNITIES 23 OCT 2013

Tuesday, October 23, 2013

Position: Estate and environmental officer

Location: Kilimanjaro

Deadline :Oct 25 2013

Description:

Kilimanjaro airports development company ltd is an independent company that holds a concession to manage and develop Kilimanjaro international airport and its estate. i) dealing with tenancy application for housing ii)monitoring tenancy agreements iii)to establish to what extent the damage of the KIA forest and provide afforestation plan coordinate housing allocation committee meeting

Qualification:

i)Bachelor degree in science and environmental, forestry conservation or related field.
ii)Experience of not less than 2 years.

How to apply:

Interested and qualified candidate should send a hand written application letter plus a printed CV and the names and the contact of three reference to :
Managing director,
P.o box 10, KIA, Tanzania

From nipashe October 22, 2013

Position: Sewerage and Environmental Engin

Location: Mbeya

Deadline :Oct 31 2013

Description:

Mbeya Urban Water and Sewerage Authority (Mbeya UWASA) is an autonomous water supply organization mandated t Provide water and sewerage disposal services within the urban area of mbeya City. It was established in January 1998 under section 3 (1) of Act No.8 of 1997. repelled by Act No. 12 of 2009. It was formally incategory B Authorities and became fully autonomous with effect from 1st July 2001. Being in category A means that he Authority is responsible for meeting all operational cost of the services rendered including replacement and investment costs. In this respect, the activities of Mbeya UWSA have specifically Expanded Mbeya UWSA now invites applications from suitably qualified and skilled individuals who are dynamic and result oriented to fill the following posts:- Sewerage and Environmental Engineer II Purpose and scope The successful candidate will be Head of sewerage and Environmental Section responsible for planning and implementation of an effective environmental and sewerage/sanitation functions in Mbeya City. Duties and Responsibilities • To maintain security of documents and register. • To prepare and supervise a base line house sewerage customer survey in order to get correct sewerage data and information. • To prepare and conduct training programmes for sewerage staff on the use of sewer and safety equipments , such as gas detector, safety belts, oxygen masks, jetting machines, winches and ventilating machines. • To liaise with commercial manager on sewerage revenue follows up. • To ensure that all customers who are provided with sewer services pay their bills without delay. • To recommend a plan for future investment in sewerage system. • To take appropriate action for illegal sewerage cases. • To complile weekly, monthly, quaterly and annual sewerage operations and maintenance. • To manage efficiently and effectively sewerage resources; • To ensure maximum safety measures during sewerage operations, • To design and give details of new works as they may occur/appear. • To maintain all equipments and materials/stock for ponds. • To liase with commercial manager on education and sensitization programs regarding sewerage services. • To perform any other relevant duties as may be assigned by relevant authorities.

Qualification:

• Holder of a Degree/Advanced Diploma in Civil/Sanitary/Environmental/public health engineering.
• Registered as a professional/Technician Engineer with Engineers’ Registration Board of Tanzania.
• Working experience of at least two years as an Engineer in the operation and maintenance of a sewerage network.
• Good written and Communication skills.
• Must be Computer literate with working knowledge of any of engineering Design Application software.
• Master degree/Post Graduate Diploma in: Sanitary/ Environmental/Public Health Engineering is an added advantage

How to apply:

Only qualified persons should submit their handwritten letters of application with copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and testimonials so as to reach the undersigned not later than 31st October 2013. Applicants are also required to indicate the names and contacts of at least three (3) work/professional related referees.

The Managing Director,
Mbeya Urban Water and Sewerage Authority (Mbeya UWASA)
P.O Box 2932
MBEYA.

Position: Program officer,M&E

Location: shinyanga

Deadline :Nov 1 2013

Description:

THE ARIEL GLASER PEDIATRIC AIDS HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE (AGPAHI), an affiliate of Elizabeth Glaser pediatric AIDS foundation (EGPAF) is a dynamic Tanzania based, Tanzanian-led organization, committed and focused on pediatric HIV/AIDS and healthcare. AGPAHI works in collaboration with Tanzania government entities through the ministry of health and social welfare and prime ministers office regional administration and local government and other stackholders/partiners to achieve elimination of pediatric HIV/AIDS. AGPAHI supports the provision of high-quality HIV services and ensures that efforts to reach the shared goal of the elimination of pediatric HIV/AIDS are well-integrated into existing regional and district health systems. AGPAHI focuses on implementing activities through innovative strategies as a response to our country’s current approach on HIV/AIDS as stated,” TANZANIA BILA UKIMWI INAWEZEKANA,” and it is from this slogan that we believe in ‘doing more, doing it better and reaching further with fewer resources’ as AGPAHI’s role in achieving an HIV free generation. s/he will provide technical support to health facilities i shinyanga region, this include planning and implimentation of HIV/AIDS programs supported by AGPAHI, training staff and visit AGPAHI sites, participate in data collection and ensure proper patient recording system.

Qualification:

1) applicants should hold a degree in statistics, health sciences public health international health or any related discipline, a background in medicine will be an added advantage
2) training and experience in monitoring and evaluation and the development of the M & E tools; preferably of HIV & AIDS interventions or a related field, or otherwise the capacity and motivation to acquire an in-depth knowledge of this field in a short time;
3) strong data management and analysis skills with experience in using Microsoft access and excel, experience with SAS, SPSS, STATA an added advantages

How to apply:

AGPAHI is an equal opportunity employer and these positions are open to all, but ONLY qualified candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter to support your eligibility for advertised posts. Documents submitted electrically should have the candidates’ names as well as post applying for. For more information about each advertised position please send request through email address below.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
THE ARIEL GLASER PEDIATRIC AIDS HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE (AGPAHI),
P.O.BOX 38252,
Plot 373, Mtitu Street, East Upanga,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Email: recruitment@agpahi.or.tz
From the guardian October 20, 2013

Position: program officers, clinical service

Location: shinyanga

Deadline :Nov 1 2013

Description:

THE ARIEL GLASER PEDIATRIC AIDS HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE (AGPAHI), an affiliate of Elizabeth Glaser pediatric AIDS foundation (EGPAF) is a dynamic Tanzania based, Tanzanian-led organization, committed and focused on pediatric HIV/AIDS and healthcare. AGPAHI works in collaboration with Tanzania government entities through the ministry of health and social welfare and prime ministers office regional administration and local government and other stackholders/partiners to achieve elimination of pediatric HIV/AIDS. AGPAHI supports the provision of high-quality HIV services and ensures that efforts to reach the shared goal of the elimination of pediatric HIV/AIDS are well-integrated into existing regional and district health systems. AGPAHI focuses on implementing activities through innovative strategies as a response to our country’s current approach on HIV/AIDS as stated,” TANZANIA BILA UKIMWI INAWEZEKANA,” and it is from this slogan that we believe in ‘doing more, doing it better and reaching further with fewer resources’ as AGPAHI’s role in achieving an HIV free generation. s/he will run day to day program implementation activities in shinyanga regional office

Qualification:

advance diploma or degree in medical related field preference, will be given to the following , experience in providing HIV care and treatment services, minimum of 3 years of clinical experience required with 2 years working experience in HIV/AIDS care and treatment., excellent knowledge of national and word health organization and MOHSW guidlines on HIV care and treatment,
computer literacy is necessary.

How to apply:

AGPAHI is an equal opportunity employer and these positions are open to all, but ONLY qualified candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter to support your eligibility for advertised posts. Documents submitted electrically should have the candidates’ names as well as post applying for. For more information about each advertised position please send request through email address below.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
THE ARIEL GLASER PEDIATRIC AIDS HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE (AGPAHI),
P.O.BOX 38252,
Plot 373, Mtitu Street, East Upanga,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Email: recruitment@agpahi.or.tz
From the guardian October 20, 2013

Position: program coordinator,RCH/PMTCT

Location: Dar es Salaam

Deadline :Nov 1 2013

Description:

THE ARIEL GLASER PEDIATRIC AIDS HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE (AGPAHI), an affiliate of Elizabeth Glaser pediatric AIDS foundation (EGPAF) is a dynamic Tanzania based, Tanzanian-led organization, committed and focused on pediatric HIV/AIDS and healthcare. AGPAHI works in collaboration with Tanzania government entities through the ministry of health and social welfare and prime ministers office regional administration and local government and other stackholders/partiners to achieve elimination of pediatric HIV/AIDS. AGPAHI supports the provision of high-quality HIV services and ensures that efforts to reach the shared goal of the elimination of pediatric HIV/AIDS are well-integrated into existing regional and district health systems. AGPAHI focuses on implementing activities through innovative strategies as a response to our country’s current approach on HIV/AIDS as stated,” TANZANIA BILA UKIMWI INAWEZEKANA,” and it is from this slogan that we believe in ‘doing more, doing it better and reaching further with fewer resources’ as AGPAHI’s role in achieving an HIV free generation. S/he is responsible for coordination and management of RCH/PMTCT activities implimented at AGPAHI supported sites with the main objective being to ensure highest attainable technical performance in reflection to AGPAHIs mission and vision.

Qualification:

relevant medical background, eperience in the NGO sector and working on USG funded programs,
training experience in RCH/PMTCT according to the MoHSW guidlines will be preferred., experience in providing RCH/PMTCT services., ability to write analytical reports.,

How to apply:

AGPAHI is an equal opportunity employer and these positions are open to all, but ONLY qualified candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter to support your eligibility for advertised posts. Documents submitted electrically should have the candidates’ names as well as post applying for. For more information about each advertised position please send request through email address below.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
THE ARIEL GLASER PEDIATRIC AIDS HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE (AGPAHI),
P.O.BOX 38252,
Plot 373, Mtitu Street, East Upanga,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Email: recruitment@agpahi.or.tz
From the guardian October 20, 2013

Company: AGPAHI

Phone: No calls required please

Position: program officer,pediatrics healt

Location: shinyanga

Deadline :Nov 1 2013

Description:

THE ARIEL GLASER PEDIATRIC AIDS HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE (AGPAHI), an affiliate of Elizabeth Glaser pediatric AIDS foundation (EGPAF) is a dynamic Tanzania based, Tanzanian-led organization, committed and focused on pediatric HIV/AIDS and healthcare. AGPAHI works in collaboration with Tanzania government entities through the ministry of health and social welfare and prime ministers office regional administration and local government and other stackholders/partiners to achieve elimination of pediatric HIV/AIDS. AGPAHI supports the provision of high-quality HIV services and ensures that efforts to reach the shared goal of the elimination of pediatric HIV/AIDS are well-integrated into existing regional and district health systems. AGPAHI focuses on implementing activities through innovative strategies as a response to our country’s current approach on HIV/AIDS as stated,” TANZANIA BILA UKIMWI INAWEZEKANA,” and it is from this slogan that we believe in ‘doing more, doing it better and reaching further with fewer resources’ as AGPAHI’s role in achieving an HIV free generation. s/he will prvide clinical advice and direction in the implementation and scale-up of pediatric HIV and EID services within AGPAHI scope of work and coordinate pediatric HIV/AIDS and RCH activities within shinyanga,simuyu and geita.

Qualification:

1) advance diploma/degree in medical related (preference will be given to the following)i)3 years of experience in HIV/AIDS Care and treatment programs.
ii) experience in pediatric HIV/AIDS programs.
iii) clinical experience of pediatric HIV and AIDS management

How to apply:

AGPAHI is an equal opportunity employer and these positions are open to all, but ONLY qualified candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter to support your eligibility for advertised posts. Documents submitted electrically should have the candidates’ names as well as post applying for. For more information about each advertised position please send request through email address below.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
THE ARIEL GLASER PEDIATRIC AIDS HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE (AGPAHI),
P.O.BOX 38252,
Plot 373, Mtitu Street, East Upanga,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Email: recruitment@agpahi.or.tz
From the guardian October 20, 2013

Position: program officer, laboratory service

Location: shinyanga

Deadline :Nov 1 2013

Description:

THE ARIEL GLASER PEDIATRIC AIDS HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE (AGPAHI), an affiliate of Elizabeth Glaser pediatric AIDS foundation (EGPAF) is a dynamic Tanzania based, Tanzanian-led organization, committed and focused on pediatric HIV/AIDS and healthcare. AGPAHI works in collaboration with Tanzania government entities through the ministry of health and social welfare and prime ministers office regional administration and local government and other stackholders/partiners to achieve elimination of pediatric HIV/AIDS. AGPAHI supports the provision of high-quality HIV services and ensures that efforts to reach the shared goal of the elimination of pediatric HIV/AIDS are well-integrated into existing regional and district health systems. AGPAHI focuses on implementing activities through innovative strategies as a response to our country’s current approach on HIV/AIDS as stated,” TANZANIA BILA UKIMWI INAWEZEKANA,” and it is from this slogan that we believe in ‘doing more, doing it better and reaching further with fewer resources’ as AGPAHI’s role in achieving an HIV free generation. s/he will provide direct technical assistance to laboratory sites and or serve a coordinating role in ensuring that the appropriate resources are recruited in order to assist sites in maintaining the highest level of quality systems

Qualification:

advance diploma or degree in medical laboratory technology, experience working in a clinical laboratory.,experience with laboratory tests and techniques required for the diagnosis and monitoring of the following (but not limited to),HIV/AIDS,TB,STI,Malaria and other infections diseases,, experience working with laboratory equipment,reagents and consumables required for the above, preference for those who have proven ability to service and property maintain laboratory equipments

How to apply:

AGPAHI is an equal opportunity employer and these positions are open to all, but ONLY qualified candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter to support your eligibility for advertised posts. Documents submitted electrically should have the candidates’ names as well as post applying for. For more information about each advertised position please send request through email address below.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
THE ARIEL GLASER PEDIATRIC AIDS HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE (AGPAHI),
P.O.BOX 38252,
Plot 373, Mtitu Street, East Upanga,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Email: recruitment@agpahi.or.tz
From the guardian October 20, 2013

Position: Procurement officer

Location: kilimanjaro

Deadline :Oct 22 2013

Description:

Kilimanjaro airports development company ltd is an independent company that holds a concession to manage and develop Kilimanjaro international airport and its estate. i) Ensure full responsibilities for the entire procurements of goods, works, consultancy and non-consultancy in the company. ii) Planning the procurement to achieve value for money. iii) Writing LPOs and purchase requisition and other procurement related documents. iv) Preparing procurement report V) Make follow up of quotation made by suppliers vi) Plan the procurement and disposal facilities Vii) Collection of goods from the suppliers after been approved viii) Purchase of suppliers in timely manner ix) Maintain accurate purchase order price x) Issue purchase order and charges

Qualification:

1) Advance diploma/bachelor degree in procurement/suppliers
2) Experience of not less than 3 years in public sector
3) Registered by procurement and supply professional technical board

How to apply:

Interested and qualified candidate should send a hand written application letter plus a printed CV and the names and the contact of three reference to :
Managing director,
P.o box 10, KIA, Tanzania
From nipashe October 22, 2013

Partime Swahili Lecturer

The African and African American Studies (AFAS) Program at Washington
University in St. Louis invites applications for a part-time lecturer
position in Swahili in Spring 2014 to teach one course. Responsibilities
include teaching the second semester of an introductory Swahili course,
developing or adapting teaching materials, and integrating multi-media
technology. Requirements for applicants include a minimum of a Master’s
degree; native or near-native proficiency in Swahili and English; and
experience teaching or tutoring college-level Swahili. We seek a colleague
who can demonstrate exceptional teaching ability and innovative approaches
to student engagement.

The salary is competitive.
Applicants must apply through the Washington University HR website:
https://jobs.wustl.edu/ Job ID number: 26706
Applications should include a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a
sample syllabus for second-semester introductory Swahili course or teaching
portfolio, teaching evaluations (if available), and three letters of
recommendation. 

Send material to:
 Electronically to:· afas@artsci.wustl.edu or,
 Via mail to: Director, African and African American Studies Program·
Campus Box 1019
Washington University in St. Louis
One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130-4899
Full consideration will be given all applications received before November
1, 2013. Electronic applications will be accepted. Email inquiries should
be directed to afas@artsci.wustl.edu, or telephone (314) 935-5631
Washington University in St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer.

Commonwealth Scholarship (2014)

UK Department for International Development (DFID) offers Commonwealth Scholarships for developing countries’ students for pursuing Master’s, PhD and split-site (PhD) degree level at UK Universities. Approximately 300 scholarships are awarded each year. The CSC invites around three times more nominations than scholarships available – therefore, nominated candidates are not guaranteed to get a scholarship. There are no quotas for scholarships for any individual country. The application deadline for these Commonwealth Scholarships is 3rd December 2013.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided in all subject areas offered at UK universities, although the CSC’s selection criteria give priority to applications that demonstrate strong relevance to development.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing Master’s, PhD, and split-site (PhD) degree level at UK Universities.

Scholarship Provider: UK Department for International Development (DFID)

Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility: To apply for the awards covered in this prospectus, candidates should:
-Be Commonwealth citizens, refugees, or British protected persons
-Be permanent resident in a developing Commonwealth country (a full list is available at http://bit.ly/cscuk-developing-cw-countries)
-Be available to commence their academic studies in the United Kingdom by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2014
-Hold, by October 2014, a first degree of upper second class Honours standard (or above); or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification, which will normally be a Master’s degree and
-For awards enhance clinical skills in the fields of medicine and dentistry, have qualified as a doctor or dentist between 1 October 2004 and 30 September 2009.

-The Commission wishes to promote equal opportunity, gender equity and cultural exchange. Applications are encouraged from a diverse range of candidates.

Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of developing Commonwealth country (Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, Cameroon, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, The Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, St Helena, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and The Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Virgin Islands (British) and Zambia) can apply for these scholarships.

Scholarship Description: Commonwealth Scholarships for students from developing Commonwealth countries are offered for Master’s, PhD, and split-site (PhD) study in the UK. These scholarships are funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID). Each year, the CSC invites each nominating agency/university/university body to forward a specific number of nominations. Each nominating agency/university/university body is responsible for its own selection process, and in most cases they will set their own closing date, which will be before the CSC’s deadline for nominations (17 December 2013). Approximately 300 scholarships are awarded each year. The CSC invites around three times more nominations than scholarships available – therefore, nominated candidates are not guaranteed to get a scholarship. There are no quotas for scholarships for any individual country. The candidates nominated by national nominating agencies are in competition with those nominated by universities/university bodies, and the same standards will be applied to applications made through either channel.

Number of award(s): Approximately 300 scholarships are awarded each year.

Duration of award(s): -12-36 months’ support towards the completion of either a full-time taught or a doctoral post graduate qualification at an eligible UK institution. These awards are open to those candidates nominated either by the Vice Chancellor/Executive Head of their employing institution or by the appointed agency in their home country. Please note that the Commission offers awards for one-year Master’s programmes only, and does not fund MBAs.
- 12 months’ non-degree study in the United Kingdom on a Split-Site basis to aid the completion of a doctoral degree undertaken at a university in the candidate’s home country.

- Up to 6 months enhancing clinical skills in medicine or dentistry (available only to candidates from developing countries). These awards are open to candidates nominated by their Vice Chancellor/Executive Head or by the appointed agency in the home country.

What does it cover? Each Scholarship provides:

-Student concessionary or other approved airfare to the United Kingdom and return on expiry of the Scholarship (the cost of journeys made before final award confirmation will not normally be reimbursed, nor can fares be paid for a Scholar’s dependant)
-Approved tuition and examination fees
-A personal maintenance allowance at the rate of £917 per month (£1,134 per month for those studying at institutions in the London Metropolitan area) – rates quoted at 2012-2013 levels
-A grant towards the expenses of preparing a thesis or dissertation, where applicable
-An initial arrival allowance, incorporating an initial clothing grant for Scholars from tropical countries
-A grant for expenses for approved travel within the United Kingdom or overseas
-A grant towards fieldwork costs for those Scholars undertaking doctoral studies for whom a case has been made for fieldwork outside the United Kingdom. This shall not normally exceed one economy class return airfare to the fieldwork location
-A paid midterm fare to their home country for Scholars on three year doctoral awards. Scholars for whom fieldwork fares are provided to their home country shall not be entitled to a midterm fare home, nor Scholars who have claimed (or intend to claim) spouse or child allowances for more than 12 months during their award
-For Scholars selected by the Commission for awards exceeding 18 months, a spouse allowance of £220 per month is payable provided that the Scholar and spouse are residing together at the same address in the United Kingdom. It is not paid when the spouse is also in receipt of an award. For Scholars accompanied by their spouse and children, a child allowance is payable at the rate of £138 per month for the first child, and £108 per month for the second and third child under the age of 16, provided they reside with their  parents. The Commission’s spouse and family allowances represent only a contribution towards the costs of family maintenance in the UK and Scholars should expect and be able to supplement these allowances to support family members who choose to come to the UK.
-Irrespective of the length of the award, a Scholar who is widowed, divorced or a lone parent will receive an allowance in respect of the first accompanying child and child allowances for the second and third accompanying children.

Selection Criteria: Applications are considered according to the following selection criteria:
-Academic merit of the candidate
-The quality of the proposal

-The likely impact of the work on the development of the candidate’s home country.

Notification: Candidates will be notified of their provisional selection by the Commission: that is, a selection of the award subject to the Commission agreeing the terms of admission to the university/institution. Candidates will be given a formal Notification of Award – the offer of a Scholarship – as soon as terms of admission to the university/institution have been agreed. Formal confirmation of the award will be issued when all conditions of the Notification of Award have been met. Scholars will be expected to take up the award from the date stated by the Commission in its Notification of Award.

How to Apply: -All applications must be made through your nominating agency (or university/university body, if applicable) in your home country. You must check with them in the first instance for specific advice on how to make an application and for their own closing date. The CSC cannot accept any applications directly from candidates.
-The CSC expects all Commonwealth Scholarship candidates to be nominated by an approved nominating agency/university/university body, and to have completed an application form using our Electronic Application System (EAS).
-Full help on how to apply using the EAS is provided in our guides, which should be read in full before making any attempt to use the EAS.
-The EAS will close to applicants on 3 December 2013 and no further applications can be made after that date. The CSC will not accept any applications which are not submitted via the EAS to the nominating agency/university/university body in the candidate’s home country.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 3rd December 2013.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Law Fellowship Programme in Netherlands, 2014

United Nations offers international law fellowship programme which will be held at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands, from 30th June to 8th August 2014 . The 2014 Programme will be conducted in French. The Fellowship Programme is open for qualified professionals, in particular government officials and teachers of international law from developing countries and countries with emerging economies to deepen their knowledge of international law. The Fellowship Programme consists of a six-week summer course. The deadline for application is 8th November 2013.

Study Subject (s): The Fellowship Programme provides high-quality training by leading scholars and practitioners on a broad range of core subjects of international law. The topics that will be covered in the seminars and lectures organized by the Codification Division may include:Introduction to international law, Treaty law, State responsibility, International peace and security, Peaceful settlement of international disputes, Diplomatic and consular law, International organizations, International human rights law, Movements of persons, International humanitarian law, International criminal law, International environmental law, Law of the sea, International trade law and International investment law.

Course Level: The United Nations International Law Fellowship Programme consists of a six-week summer course at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands.

Scholarship Provider: Codification Division of the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs

Scholarship can be taken at: Netherlands

Eligibility: To qualify for the Fellowship Programme, candidates should be between 24 and 45 years of age at the beginning of the Fellowship Programme. They must have a legal background with professional experience in the field of international law. The selected participants are required to submit a medical certificate of good health and to certify that they are able to attend the entire course period.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Applicants from developing countries and countries with emerging economies can apply.

Scholarship Description: The United Nations International Law Fellowship Programme is organized by the Codification Division of the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs. The Fellowship Programme provides high-quality training by leading scholars and practitioners on a broad range of core subjects of international law. In addition, the interactive nature of the training allows the participants to share experiences and exchange ideas, which promotes greater understanding and cooperation on contemporary issues of international law. The Fellowship Programme is intended to enable qualified professionals, in particular government officials and teachers of international law from developing countries and countries with emerging economies, to deepen their knowledge of international law and of the legal work of the United Nations and its associated bodies. The 2014 Programme will be conducted in French.

Number of award(s): The Fellowship Programme accommodates up to 30 participants. 

Duration of award(s): The Fellowship Programme consists of a six-week summer course at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands.

What does it cover? The fellowships cover the fellowship recipient’s travel costs in economy class, accommodation, medical insurance, participation in the Fellowship Programme, the training material and the registration fee for The Hague Academy of International Law. In accordance with the policies and procedures governing the administration of United Nations fellowships, participants will also receive a stipend to cover other living expenses.

Selection Criteria: When selecting participants for the Fellowship Programme, due consideration is given to the candidates’ qualifications, to the scope of their professional duties, to the relevance of the training to their professional duties, geographical distribution and gender balance. Applications from female candidates are strongly encouraged. Due consideration will also be given to candidates from Member States which did not have a fellowship recipient attend the Fellowship Programme in the previous years.

How to Apply: The application should be sent by email to: ilfp-at-un.org.

-Complete the application form in French, typewritten. Answers should be clear and as detailed as possible. If you need extra space, you may attach additional pages. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
-The “Letter of Transmission” must be completed and signed by a senior official of the institution that presents the candidate’s application.
-A candidate whose mother tongue or language of instruction is not French must submit evidence of his/her ability to attend and participate in lectures and seminars conducted in French (e.g., diploma of courses conducted in French, language test certificate, extensive work experience in French).
Two versions of the application form must be submitted:
(1) One scanned copy of the signed original (for example in pdf, tif, or jpg)
(2) One electronic version (MS Word or equivalent) of the application

Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for application is 8th November 2013.

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Principal, Centre for Feminist Leadership

GTI: Centre for Feminist Leadership is a gender training institute registered under National Accreditation Council for Technical Education (NACTE). The institute has been in existence since 1993 as a Training and Capacity Building programme of TGNP Mtandao . Since 1993, the institute, has provided transformative gender training and capacity development services based on animation/participatory approaches to TGNP Mtandao's networks; government officials in different levels/sectors; grassroots and community organizations; higher learning institutions; donor/development agencies; non-governmental institutions; faith-based organizations; and individuals. The training/capacity development services have been offered on regular and tailor made basis, residential and non residential. Since its establishment GTI has trained over 5000 people from all over the country and from the region.

GTI seeks to recruit suitable and qualified candidates for the vacant positions listed below. For all posts, we are looking for persons with: a) commitment to gender, women empowerment, social justice and human rights issues, b) commitment to team work and participatory approaches c) motivation with strong interpersonal relations.

The advertised posts carry an attractive salary with fringe benefits. GTI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified Tanzanian citizens both women and men.

Overall Responsibility

Providing conceptual and methodological leadership in delivery of quality gender training products and services, monitoring and impact evaluating.

Overseeing expanded development and updating of GTI curriculum, training manuals and materials, tools and methodologies for enhancing feminist/gender, participatory animation, and analytical capacities of development actors at different levels within and outside the country.

Ensuring the institute imparts knowledge relevant for the changing national and international political and social economic context.

Mobilization and management of resources for the sustainability of the institute.

Coordinating programme development and management.

Providing overall leadership of the Institute.

Minimum Qualifications and experience

Should hold a Masters Degree in social sciences or equivalent. Minimum of five years experience in training and management Should be grounded in feminist theory and ideology • Proven experience in Resource mobilization and fundraising

Core Competencies

Strong skills in Gender analysis and planning Strong skills research/ analytical skills.

Skills in participatory and animation methodology

Strong leadership skills and the ability to integrate diverse contributions from staff, Board of Directors and volunteers. Practical knowledge of financial management and grant making systems

Marketing skills.

Coordination, supervision, management with bias towards participatory styles of management and collective decision-making Excellent written and verbal skills relevant to cross cultural work; good public speaking skills.

Good computer skills; Microsoft Word and Excel.

Application Instructions:

All applications supported by CV, a statement of not more than three pages on your experience related to the job you are seeking, and why you want to work in this position; two writing samples of up to five pages each; two reference letters and supporting documents to be submitted within three weeks from date of first appearance this advertisement. The organization is an equal opportunity employer. Women and the youth are highly encouraged to apply.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Chairperson,

GTI: Centre for Feminist Leadership, P.O. Box 8921,

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.