WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ethiopian Airlines Joins Star Alliance

It's official. Yesterday, December 13, 2011, Ethiopian Airlines became a full member of the Star Alliance. The network of some of the world's leading airlines will be a significant step in the right direction for Ethiopian Airlines' strategic goals for 2025. 

The picture below tells it all. In the middle with the Ethiopian flag is CEO Tewolde Gebremariam, who in less than a year as CEO has done some great things. Of course, due credit must be given to his predecessor retired CEO Girma Wake for making many strategic inroads. 

Prosit, Ethiopian!

Photo: Ethiopian Airlines

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USA
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Date: 2012
Deadline: February 1, 2012, 5:00pm Eastern Time
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MENA Scholarship Programme
The Netherlands
Scholarship / Financial aid: 120 scholarships available yearly (full costs
covered)
Date: January - December 2012
Deadline: 1 March 2012
Open to: mid-career professionals from Middle East and North Africa
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Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP)
The Netherlands
Scholarship / Financial aid: the fellowship is a contribution towards the
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Deadline: 7 February 2012
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The Barnett Scholarship Fund
University of Oxford, UK
Scholarship / Financial aid: a bursary of Ł9,000 for a period of three years
Date: 2012-2013
Deadline: 20th January 2012
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ESRC Studentships 2012 | Doctoral Studentships in Social Sciences
The University of Oxford, UK
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Date: 2012
Deadline: 20th January 2012
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Doctoral Research in Russian and East European Studies
University of Manchester, UK
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Date: 2012
Deadline: 23 March 2012
Open to: applicants with a Master degree in the relevant fields
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South-East Asia
Germany
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Date: 2012
Deadline: 10 February 2012, 16:00 CET
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The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship 2012
Europe / Middle East / Africa
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Date: 2012/2013
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Conferences - No fee conferences

Economics of Innovation and New Technology Conference | Innovation Persistence
Politecnico di Torino, Italy
Scholarship / Financial aid: none
Date: February 2013
Deadline: April 30th 2012
Open to: everyone interested
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The Prague Summer Schools 2012
Prague, Czech Republic
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Date: June 30 - July 7, 2012
Deadline: April 30, 2012
Open to: undergraduate and graduate students of various academic backgrounds
from the USA, Western and Eastern Europe, Asia
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Please check your eligibility and note that this takes place at the same time as the 12th Annual ESAI Summit

Call for Application
2012 Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent

Deadline for Applications 15 January 2012

The Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent provides participants with an intensive learning opportunity to deepen their understanding of the United Nations human rights system, instruments and mechanisms, with a focus on issues of particular relevance to people of African descent. The Programme will allow the participants to better contribute to the protection and promotion of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights of Afro-descendants in their respective countries.

The first Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent was launched by the Anti-Discrimination Section of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in 2011 in the context of the International Year for People of African Descent.

This year the Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent will be held from 12 to 30 March 2012 in Geneva, Switzerland. The programme will coincide with the 11th session of the UN Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent enabling the fellows to attend and observe the Working Group’s session and gain a better understanding of its mandate and work.

Who can apply?

• The candidate must be an African descendant living in the Diaspora.
• The candidate must have a minimum of 4 years of experience related to the human rights of People of African Descent.
• The candidate must be fluent in the English language to be able to participate fully in the programme.
• The candidate is nominated by an organization working on issues related to People of African Descent or minority rights.

How to Apply?

Applicants are requested to submit the following documents in a single e-mail to africandescent@... or by fax to +41 22 928 90 50:

• A Curriculum Vita.
• A completed Application Form baring original signature of both the candidate and nomination organization.
• A Personal Statement (maximum 500) in which the candidate will explain his/her motivation for applying, and how he/she will use what they learn to advocate for the protection and promotion of the human rights of people of African descent.
• An Official Letter of Support from the nominating organization or community
• A copy of the applicant’s passport.

Important: For applications via email kindly place in the subject header of the e-mail: “Application for the 2012 Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent.”

Name any attached document as follows:

LAST NAME First name – Type of document

Example: SMITH Jacqueline – Application form.doc
SMITH Jacqueline – A Personal Statement.doc 
SMITH Jacqueline – Letter of Support.pdf
SMITH Jacqueline – Passport.pdf

Deadline for Applications: 15 January 2012

Participant’s entitlement

Each fellow is entitled to a return ticket (economy class) from the country of residence to Geneva, basic health insurance, and a stipend to cover modest accommodation and other living expenses for the duration of the Programme.

Selection Process

The selection of the fellows will reflect gender and regional balance. The human rights situation of People of African Descent in the respective countries will also be taken into consideration.

Please note, that due to the volume, applications will not be acknowledged. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Any questions pertaining to the Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent can be directed to: africandescent@... 

U.S. College Students for Ethiopia, a project of the Ethiopian Global
Initiative, is seeking highly motivated and passionate undergraduate students to
intern in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia during summer 2012. This presents an exciting
and rare opportunity for undergraduate students to intern and volunteer in
Ethiopia. In addition to the internship experience, interns facilitate USCSE's
Youth Community Dialogue. Ethiopia with its rich culture, history and
progressive development is an exceptional nation to experience. The dates of the
internship are June 11, 2012 - August 10, 2012.

There is only one day left to apply for the 2012 program!

http://www.ethgi.org/projects/uscse/apply

I wanted to send out a quick note about helping undocumented students apply for
financial aid at the UC level. Effective January 1, 2012, undocumented students
are able to apply for institutional aid. (CALIFORNIA ONLY).

Salem

The Ethiopian Students Association at the University of Maryland College Park will be holding its annual Culture Show on Saturday, April 7th, from 5:30pm – 7:30pm at the Hoff Theater, Adele H. Stamp Student Union. Tickets are being sold at $8 for UMD students, $10 for non-UMD students and $15 for non-students. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the African Children’s Educational Trust (http://www.a-cet.org), who work with the Ethiopian Youth Educational Trust in Ethiopia to build schools and provide scholarships.

Tickets may be purchased online at http://www.wix.com/umcp_esa/umcpesa.

From: "Jennifer L. Earle" <jearle@...>
Date: April 12, 2012 4:43:20 PM PDT
To: "'ghrc_jobs@...'" <ghrc_jobs@...>
Subject: [GHRC_jobs] DIMAGI India Fellow Job Vacancy

DIMAGI India Fellow Job Vacancy

How to apply:
Please e-mail jobs@... with your resume and cover letter.

Dimagi is an award-winning, socially-conscious technology company that helps organizations deliver quality health care to urban and rural communities in over 20 countries around the world. Our team of exceptional physicians and engineers apply their experience in global  health care delivery and technology development to further personal and public health .

INDIA FELLOW
In order to keep pace with our expanding work in India, Dimagi is recruiting for its fellow program. This is an unpaid opportunity for those interested in mobile technologies who want to spend 12 months taking responsibility for the implementation of one or more of our public health projects across the country.
As a fellow, you will travel extensively in India to help deploy CommCare[2], a mobile application for community health workers . We have an extensive range of partner organizations across 8 states in India, many whose names you are already familiar with. Your work will include managing deployments, preparing data collection tools, leading trainings, communicating with current and potential partners, conducting research, and providing support. Depending on interest and ability, we also have opportunities in monitoring and evaluation, public health and social sciences research, writing, marketing, and design. You'll join our team of international fellows and share lessons learned and expertise from across the globe.
This is a competitive program for individuals with strong organizational, communication, and leadership potential who are self-directed and comfortable taking the lead on one or more of our projects in India. While relevant experience is a factor, we are primarily looking for motivated, independent individuals who are excited by the chance to make a difference in the early stages of new projects in India. In return, you'll receive valuable leadership experience overseas and a rare opportunity to gain firsthand perspective on the development sector in India through a cross-section of NGOs both large and small.

This is an unpaid fellowship; however, each fellow will receive a stipend to cover cost of living, all travel expenses, and healthcare. We typically require a 12 month commitment.

QUALIFICATIONS
* English fluency and working knowledge of Hindi or other Indian languages.
* Bachelor's degree in a related field such as international relations, health sciences, computer science, non-profit administration or other relevant area is required.
* Demonstrated past leadership and achievement: achieving ambitious, measurable results in academic, professional, extracurricular, or volunteer settings * Excellent communication skills, both interpersonal and long distance * Superior organizational ability: planning well and managing responsibilities effectively * Flexibility and independence in travel and working on young, rapidly changing projects * No need to be a programmer, but you should enjoy working with technology and a data-driven approach to decision-making. Computer proficiency is a must.

At Dimagi, you will have freedom to pursue your own interests and grow your skill set as well as make a real impact around the world.
http://www.dimagi.com  
https://www.commcarehq.org

How to apply:
Please e-mail jobs@... with your resume and cover letter.

More at:
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