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Friday, May 19, 2017
May 2017. Humanitarian Workers. Kidnapping and Hostage Survival
Thursday, May 18, 2017
2017\2018 Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security Emergence Program. Monterey, California
Applications
are now being accepted for CHDS' newest offering, the Emergence Program. We are
looking for homeland/public safety officials in the early stages of their
careers. You will find all the information you need to know on our website at: https://www.chds.us/c/academic-programs/emergence-program.
The deadline for applications is July 28.
Naval Postgraduate School Center for
Homeland Defense and Security
Emergence Program
October 22-27, 2017 and March 5-8,
2018
Monterey, California
The
Emergence Program is a unique opportunity for homeland security/public safety
professionals who are in the early stages of their career. The program provides
an educational forum and innovation lab (at the NPS campus in Monterey, CA) for
participants to explore "emerging" trends in the world around us -
e.g. technology, environment, and terrorism. Participants will discuss both the
challenges associated with these complex trends as well as the opportunities to
rethink how we protect our communities and the nation. In addition, program
sessions will assist participants in "emergence" strategies for
implementing innovative ideas, being a leader, and for a successful homeland
security career.
All costs
associated with participating - tuition, books and travel - are covered by CHDS
through its sponsor, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's National
Preparedness Directorate, FEMA.
Program
Objectives:
- Enhance the
next generation of homeland security leaders' understanding of the
homeland security discipline and emerging trends.
- Facilitate
participants' homeland security perspectives and what they view as
opportunities for change and contributions their generation can make to
the evolving discipline.
- Emphasize
and enhance critical inquiry, analysis, and evidence based research to
understand complex problems and to develop and implement new ideas.
- Develop and
explore strategies for success in a changing work environment.
- Inspire
participants to a career in homeland security/public safety.
Learning
Structure:
- (2) one-week
sessions (a six day in-residence, October 22-27, 2017, followed by a four
day in-residence, March 5-8, 2018) at the Naval Postgraduate School for
professionals with a demonstrated commitment to homeland security/public
safety and who are at the early stages of their career.
- The cohort
of 32 participants will be chosen from a national applicant pool and will
reflect the variety of professional backgrounds and geographic areas that
comprise the homeland security community.
- The program
will include advance readings and online work in the weeks prior to the
in-residence sessions.
- Sessions are
a mixture of interactive and informative presentations, discussions and
group exercises.
- A significant
part of the Emergence Program includes an innovation lab for participants
to research and develop an idea for change within their organizations
(e.g. new policy, approaches, program, procedure, system, use of
technology, etc.). Participants will work collaboratively during the lab.
CHDS staff will be available to assist with the drafting of individual
innovation plans.
- As part of
the program, participants will present their ideas to their agency
leadership for consideration and feedback following the first
in-residence.
Qualifications:
- Full-time
government employee of a local, state, federal, territorial, or tribal
homeland security/public safety agency or a private sector employee with
security/safety responsibilities.
- Preferred
2-7 years work experience in any area (does not need to be homeland
security related), 2 years (approximately) with their current agency or
organization.
- A
demonstrated commitment to a career in homeland security/public safety.
- Applicant
should have strong collaboration, creativity, critical thinking and
problem-solving skills and an appreciation for continuous education and
professional growth.
- Applicant
should enjoy learning through interactive activities (program includes
walking on flat established outdoor trails).
Application:
Open an
online application at https://www.chds.us/c/academic-programs/emergence-program.
The selection committee will not review your application until you finalize the
materials and click submit. A complete application includes the following:
- Current
resume including educational history.
- Short essay
(2-3 pages, doubled spaced) detailing an opportunity for homeland
security/public safety change within your organization as well what you
view as 1 or 2 possible challenges/barriers to achieving the change (you
will develop your innovative idea* for change during the program and brief
it to your leadership upon returning to your organization).
- A letter of
support from a supervisor or organizational leader:
- highlighting
your qualities as a candidate for the program (see qualifications)
- confirming
you will be allowed the time away to attend, if selected
- committing
to participate in your Emergence Program education by providing you the
opportunity to brief organizational leaders on your idea upon completion
of the Emergence first in-residence and providing feedback regarding its
potential for implementation
- Optional
Creative Submission: use whatever medium you wish - e.g. written,
recorded, video, art, etc. - to show us something that is important to who
you are and why you are a good candidate for the program.
Applicants will be notified of the selection committee's decision by the end of August.
Contact Heather Issvoran, 831-402-4672 or hissvora@nps.edu if you have questions about the application process.
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Top USAID contractors for 2016
Top
USAID contractors for 2016
The United States Agency
for International Development obligated contract funding
reached $4.68 billion in 2016, decreasing by $200 million from the previous
year. The modest decline for 2016 follows a $1 billion surge for contract spending from 2014
to 2015.
Chemonics reclaimed its position as the
top contractor for USAID in 2016, winning nearly double the contract funding
from 2015. The global development consulting firm garnered over $1 billion worth
of USAID financing last year, following the award of a $9.5 billion indefinite delivery,
indefinite quantity contract, or IDIQ, in 2015.
Tetra Tech and DAI, meanwhile, were awarded the second and
third-highest USAID contract funding, respectively, combining for over $800
million in obligated funding.
Together, these top three recipients comprise 39
percent of all USAID obligated contract funding in 2016.
Five organizations managed
to break into the top 20 awardees in 2016.
Remote Medicine, which won $10
million in contracts in 2015, received $67 million last year. International
Business & Technical Consultants doubled their contract funding from $21 million
in 2015 to $42 million. Nathan Associates received $40 million — up by $11
million from the previous year.
Two of the list’s new
entrants ranked within the top 10 organizations, each obtaining over $100
million more than their previous contract funding.
Creative Associates
International, which received $43 million in 2015, attracted $146 million last
year.
Similarly, the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority received $122 million in
2016 versus $17 million in 2015, as it secured a five-year contract to procure,
warehouse and distribute drugs and medical equipment for public hospitals
across Kenya. KEMSA is the only non-U.S. organization to make it into the top
20.
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
May 2017. Spend the summer in Ethiopia - expenses are covered and you can make a difference!
There
are several short-term teaching/training positions available in Ethiopia this
summer!
Immediate
opening for MIS trainer and all positions will be open until filled!
1- Experts in business
and engineering for several 3-week block courses in Addis Ababa.
Airfare and hotel are covered plus a small stipend. Courses are graduate
level and class times are Monday-Friday 5pm-7pm and half-day on Saturday. PhD
is not required but work experience is a must.
Courses to be taught:
In Business field
a- Accounting
b- Operations Research
c- MIS (immediate opening)
In Engineering field
a- Electrical Systems Design
b- Power Transmission and
Distribution
2- Looking for
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS Standards) expert to
deliver short-training course. Trainees will be financial professionals in
Addis Ababa tasked with implementing the IFRS Standards. Duties include
developing training, training materials, and delivering course in Ethiopia. Airfare
and hotel are covered plus a small stipend
If you're interested please
email me for at atadesse@international.ucla.edu
more information.
Best,
Azeb
Azeb
Tadesse
Deputy
Director
UCLA
African Studies Center
10244
Bunche Hall
Los
Angeles, CA 90095-1310
website
- www.international.ucla.edu/africa
email
- atadesse@international.ucla.edu
Fax:
310-206-2250
You're invited to The People Speak: Voices Against Violence
Please join The Chicago Reporter, Y
oung Chicago Authors and Public Narrative two weeks from tonight for an evening of powerful storytelling about the effects of violence in Chicago's neighborhoods
.
DATE AND TIME
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
LOCATION
Kennedy-King College Theater
740 West 63rd St.
Chicago, IL 60621
This free event will bring together a range of voices, including the poets of Young Chicago Authors, to explore the complex emotions that come with living amidst the gunfire but fighting for something more.
Register Now >>
About the Database
Last summer, the Reporter launched “Settling for Misconduct,” an interactive database that tracks how much the city spends to settle civil rights lawsuits against the Chicago police officers. This spring, we will be updating it with two additional years of data.
The stories behind Chicago’s police settlements often begin in ordinary moments, but end in extraordinary circumstances, according to the lawsuits. An 11-year-old with a gun placed at her temple. A grandmother arrested for battery to a police officer. A young man shocked unconscious by a Taser. The database brings these little-known stories back into the public eye. And we’ve made it easy for you to dig through the data yourself. You can search by an officer's name or badge number and look up lawsuits by neighborhood, payout amount, type of misconduct and more. Explore the Database >>
________________________________________
About the Organizers
The Chicago Reporter confronts racial and economic inequality, using the power of investigative journalism. The Reporter is the nation’s only nonprofit news organization whose mission is to investigate race. That was true in 1972, and that is still true today.
Since 1991, Young Chicago Authors has been transforming the lives of young people by cultivating their voices through writing, publication, and performance education.
For 25 years, Public Narrative has been teaching community organizations and journalists how to tell better stories — to make sure the coverage of Chicago’s issues include the voices of people, not just power.
Continuing Education Event: Assessment and Treatment of Suicidal Behavior Associated with Military Service | June 8, 2017 - 9:00a-4:00p
SEMINAR DETAILS & LOCATION
Thursday, June 8, 2017 9:00am-4:00pm
Johns Hopkins University
Montgomery County Campus
9605 Medical Center Drive, Room 121 Rockville, MD 20850
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Pre-registration
deadline is 5:00 pm on Monday, June 5, 2017.
- No
refunds will be made after 5:00 pm on Monday, June 5, 2017.
- Additional
$10 fee for walk-in registrations.
- In the
event of inclement weather, call EveryMind’s office after 6:00am on the
day of the seminar for an update on the status of the seminar.
- Credit
hours are ONLY given to those who attend the entire seminar.
- Registrants
must sign in and out.
Julie Riggs
Program Manager, Serving Together
Monday, May 15, 2017
Community Training Opportunity. Plan before a disaster. Public Assistance Program. D.C. June 20-22, 2017
Registration Deadline: June 13th, 2017. On June 20-22nd 2017 HSEMA,
in partnership with FEMA Region III, will be conducting Public Assistance (PA) Training.
in partnership with FEMA Region III, will be conducting Public Assistance (PA) Training.
Exercise Elements:
- Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) Analysis
- Request for Assistance
- PA Eligibility Criteria
- PDA Process New Doctrine Orientation
- Primary & Secondary Debris/Permanent Removal Procedures
- Mitigation Assistance
- PA Cost Estimating
Registration Deadline:
- June, 13th, 2017
Registration:
- Create an account and sign up at HSEMA Training & Exercise Division TrainingTrack Portal
Exercise Date:
- June 20-22nd
Time:
- Start: 8:00 A.M.
- Finish: 5:00 A.M.
Location:
- DC MAR ID#: 301360
- Unified Communications Center (Google Maps) 27230 Martin Luther King Jr
Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032
N&A Typing:
- (NA1TO): Course Announcement Public Assistance (PA) Training
- DC GIS MAR Address & ID#: 301360 (UCC Google Maps for User-Friendly Mobile GPS Navigation )
- Type# : (T19) Training Class/Exam
- Category #: (C11) Emergency Preparedness
- Audience #: (A1) District Employee (A2) Dedicated Contract Support Staff (DCSS)
- Ward #: (W8) Ward 8
- Police District #: (7D) Police District 7
- Advisory Neighborhood Council #: (ANC 8C) ANC 8C
Target Audience:
- District Agency PA Applicants
- Damage Assessment Task Force
- District Preparedness System Recovery Subcommittee Members
- EOC Incident Management Support Team (IMST), Finance and Admin Section
Course Topics:
- Eligibility
- PA Alternative Procedures
- Debris Management Planning
- Debris Operations
- Debris Contracting
- Cost Estimating Format
- Procurement Requirements
- Monitoring
- 406 Mitigation Opportunities
- Mitigation Cost Effectiveness
POCs:
- Training POC: Erika Temple erika.temple@dc.gov (202) 481-3022
- Public Assistance (PA) POC: Russell Gardner Russell.gardner@dc.gov (202) 481-3051
- Recovery Program POC: Justin Pierce Justin.pierce@dc.gov (202) 437-2348
Additional Resources:
- FEMA Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide (PPAG 2.0) FP 104-009-2 April 2017
- Tips and Tricks for Navigating the Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide and Public Assistance Process Guide
- FEMA EMI Independent Study (IS) 634 Course Introduction to FEMA's Public Assistance Program
- FEMA PPAG 2016
- FEMA Public Assistance Policy Archives
- FEMA 9500 Series Policies (1985-2015)
Information Sources:
- "Course Announcement: Public Assistance (PA) Training" PDF
- Email: "District of Columbia Disaster Recovery Program Course Announcement: Public Assistance Training" 4/14/17
- Internal & External Multimedia Copyright Fair Use (17 USC §107 (2016)