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Despite the aggression and abuse she has suffered at the
University of El Salvador because she is a trans woman, Daniela Alfaro is
determined to graduate with a degree in health education. “There is very
little tolerance of us at the university. I thought it would be different
from high school, ... MORE > >
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“We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it
from our children” – an ancient Indian saying that encapsulates the essence
of sustainability as seen by the world’s indigenous people. With their deep
and locally-rooted knowledge of the natural world, indigenous peoples have
much to ... MORE > >
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It is a hot, steamy day in Sri Lanka’s northwestern Mannar
District. Mid-day temperatures are reaching 34 degrees Celsius, and the
tarred road is practically melting under the sun. Sarojini Tangarasa is
finding it hard to walk on her one bare foot. Her hands constantly shake and
she has to ... MORE > >
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Despite being one of the world's fastest expanding economies,
projected to clock seven-percent GDP growth in 2017, India – a nation of 1.2
billion – is trailing behind on many vital social development indices while
also hosting one-fourth of the world's poor. While the United Nations
prepares to ... MORE > >
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Food security has become a key issue of the U.N. climate
negotiations this week in Geneva as a number of countries and observers
raised concerns that recent advances in Lima are in jeopardy. While food
security is a core objective of the U.N. climate convention, it has
traditionally been ... MORE > >
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In the movie “A Day Without a Mexican“, the mysterious
disappearance of all Mexicans brings the state of California to a halt. Would
the same thing happen in some Latin American countries if immigrants from
neighbouring countries, who suffer the same kind of discrimination, went
missing? The ... MORE > >
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As the Iranian nuclear talks hurtle towards a Mar. 24
deadline, there is renewed debate among activists about the blatant Western
double standards underlying the politically-heated issue, and more
importantly, the resurrection of a longstanding proposal for a Middle East
free from weapons of mass ... MORE > >
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Right now, the United Nations is negotiating one of the
world’s potentially most powerful policy documents. It can influence
trillions of dollars, pull hundreds of millions out of poverty and hunger,
reduce violence and improve education — essentially make the world a better
place. But much depends ... MORE > >
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On the night of Aug. 14, 2014, 10-year-old Hari Karki woke up
to his grandfather’s loud yelling in the family’s home in Paagma, a small
village in east Nepal. He was warning Hari’s family to move out of the house
immediately because they were getting flooded. It had been raining non-stop
for a ... MORE > >
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Hidden by the struggles to defeat Ebola, malaria and
drug-resistant tuberculosis, a silent killer has been moving across the
African continent, superseding infections of HIV and AIDS. World Cancer Day
commemorated on Feb. 4 may have come and gone, but the spread of cancer in
Africa has been ... MORE > >
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World leaders from government, finance, business, science and
civil society are attempting to negotiate a legally binding and universal
agreement on climate change at the upcoming 21st United Nations Climate
Change Conference being convened in Paris in December. If achieved, which
appears ... MORE > >
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A week of climate negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland Feb.
8-13 are setting the stage for what promises to be a busy year. In order to
reach an agreement in Paris by December, negotiators will have to climb a
mountain of contentious issues which continue to overshadow the talks. One
such issue ... MORE > >
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Thursday, February 19, 2015
Healthcare and Public Health. IPS Newsletter. Cancer Locks a Deadly Grip on Africa.
Training Opportunity: BAF. Webinar: Insight into an Academic Career in Hazard and Disaster Mitigation. Thursday, Feb 26th.
Bill Anderson Fund Webinar –
The BAF Student Advisory Council will be hosting Insight into an Academic Career in
Hazard and Disaster Mitigation, the second in a 3-part series
of professional development webinars.
This event will take place on Thursday, February 26, 2015 from
2:00pm – 4:00pm EST. Free of charge and open to students and
young professionals, interested in emergency preparedness and response, this
webinar will take place online, opening the discussion worldwide. The moderator
will be Nnenia Campbell, Research Assistant, Natural Hazards Center and Council
Liaison/Program Chair of the BAF Student Advisory Council.
It will focus on
careers in academia and will include presentations from respected scholars in
the field. Speakers include:
- Reginald DesRoches, Ph.D.,
Chair of the Karen and John Huff School and Professor of Civil and
Environmental Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology
- Kathleen Tierney, Ph.D., Director of the Natural
Hazards Center and Professor of Sociology at the University of Colorado
Boulder
- Ann-Margaret Esnard, Ph.D., Professor at the Andrew Young
School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University
- Keith Yearwood, Ph.D., Lecturer in the Department of
Geographical Sciences at the University of Maryland.
Saturday, February 14, 2015
Internship Opportunities. Voice of America.
http://www.insidevoa.com/info/voa-internships/2311.html
Interns accepted into the program will be required to submit a security form two weeks prior to their start date. All answers must be typed. Access the form through the following link:
http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/SF86_July2008.pdf
Note: TSI also offers a few paid summer internships to full-time students (U.S. citizens only) with appropriate technical qualifications.
Media Asset Management Branch
VOA INTERNSHIPS
Are you motivated, hard-working, and enthusiastic? Maybe you should think about becoming a VOA intern!
General Information
- Location: Washington, D.C.
- Eligibility: Current enrollment at an accredited college or university, though exceptions are occasionally made for outstanding high-school students
- Deadline: Rolling (6-12 weeks before desired start date)
- Compensation: Voluntary and unpaid (though a transportation stipend is provided)
- Credit: College credit is available, depending on student's school
- Fields: Engineering, Journalism, Language Broadcasts, Public Relations, Special English, TV Technical Studio Operations,TV to Africa, and Information and Library studies.
- Benefits: Provides "real world" experience in a diverse and dynamic international broadcast organization
Interns accepted into the program will be required to submit a security form two weeks prior to their start date. All answers must be typed. Access the form through the following link:
http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/SF86_July2008.pdf
* Note to international students: Unfortunately, we are unable to assist in the procurement of United States visas.
Internships By Department
Creative Services
- Fields: branding, advertising, marketing, graphic design, animation, and production
- Duties: research advertising, marketing, and promotional campaigns for different platforms; conceptualize and produce campaign components; plan projects; and design methods to promote the Voice of America and its products
- Interests: advertising, marketing, promotions, graphic design, and animation
- Requirements: an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a college or university degree program, with creativity; excellent skills in writing and communication; energy and initiative; the ability to multi-task; and the ability and desire to learn
- Application: Send resume, cover letter and a brief, ideally pertinent, writing sample to Michelle D. Harris (mharris@voanews.com). Social media experience preferred.
- Apply in February-March for Summer internships, in July-August for Fall internships, and Oct.-Nov. for Spring internships.
Technology, Services, and Innovation (TSI)
- Fields: broadcasting/Internet technology, computer support, international business planning, project financial analysis, audience/media research, and geographic information systems (GIS)
- Duties: tailored to the skill/interest level of the intern, including technical (engineering design or computer programming), analytical (data base research), or business support (international market research) projects (nb. TSI manages broadcast transmission, program delivery, and technical support; TSI internships do not entail any work in the studio with cameras, microphones, etc.)
- Interests: engineering, technology, business
- Requirements: some engineering, technical, or computer background, strong analytical/mathematical skills, ability to problem-solve
- Application: send resume and cover letter to Terry Balazs (tbalazs@bbg.gov)
Note: TSI also offers a few paid summer internships to full-time students (U.S. citizens only) with appropriate technical qualifications.
Language Programming
- Fields: Journalism, Broadcasting, Communications, International Relations, Government
- Duties: Research and production of daily audio, video programming, series, special reports, social media and mobile (45 languages). Depending on intern’s assigned team, duties may include: research for stories or profiles, news events, features and special topics; camera work; interviews; logging; transcription; organizing footage; collection of b-roll; writing; editing audio/video.
- Requirements: Undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a college or university degree program, creativity, excellent research, writing and communication skills, energy and initiative, ability to multi-task and a desire to learn new skills.
- Application: Send resume, cover letter expressing desired focus of internship. Please state if you are a native language speaker in any of the 45 languages in which we broadcast. Apply to: VOA-Internship-Program@voanews.com
Public Relations
- Fields: public affairs, communications, writing, event planning, website management
- Duties: research and draft web articles and press releases, lead VOA studio tours, communicating with outside media, event planning, and promoting Voice of America projects and programs
- Interests: public affairs, international relations, journalism, website content management
- Requirements: enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate college or university degree program, excellent writing and communications skills, interest in international news, energy and initiative, ability to multi-task. Experience with photography, blogging, posting to websites, or social media campaigns preferred.
- Application: Send resume, cover letter, and a brief, ideally PR-related, writing sample to VOA Public Relations (askvoa@voanews.com).
Learning English
- Fields: Journalism radio, television, Internet, social media, teaching
- Duties: writing news-related stories using a limited vocabulary for English learners; audio production, web article posting and social media audience engagement.
- Interests: current affairs, journalism, English teaching
- Requirements: excellent writing, research and social media skills
- Application: send resume, cover letter, transcript(s), and two writing samples (news-related or features items) to Hai Do (hdo@voanews.com)
TV Technical Operations
- Fields: television studio set-up and operations, broadcast system engineering, videography,
- Duties: assisting TV technicians in setting up and operations in lighting, audio, camera control, video tape playback, and floor direction; assisting in the project management, design and installation of broadcasting systems and facilities; assisting mobile camera teams in capturing news events
- Interests: general television studio operations, broadcast system engineering, electronic news gathering
- Requirements: general knowledge of and interest in television studio production and field camera operation; familiarity with production and technical terms; background and/or study in electrical or electronics engineering or systems project management
- Application: send resume to Bernard Hayes (bhayes@VOANews.com)
TV to Africa
- Fields: television production
- Duties: write daily show descriptions for our TV Facebook pages, assist with various video field shoots, edit various projects on Final Cut Pro and DaletPlus editing systems, run teleprompter for live TV shows, videotape logging, topic research, guest recruit, guest greeting, and other duties.
- Interests: television production, international and Africa affairs, journalism.
- Requirements: research experience, demonstrated interest in Africa and international affairs, communications skills, ability to meet deadlines and to work under pressure.
- Application: send cover letter and resume to Roblyn Hymes (rah@voanews.com).
Workplace Engagement
- Fields: Business, communication, leadership, intercultural communication, broadcasting or liberal arts
- Duties: event planning, event photography, drafting articles for the employee newsletter, conducting interviews for the newsletter, attending and taking notes at meetings, posting content to the intranet site (SharePoint), analysis and compilation of data (in Excel spreadsheets) plus possible social media postings. Please note that some of the information that the interns see is confidential and interns are expected to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Interests: communications, international relations, business, writing.
- Requirements: Undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a college or university degree program. Flexible on the degree program, but most relevant for business, communication, international or intercultural communication students. Students should be familiar with Microsoft Office products.
- Application: send cover letter and resume to Nancy Coviello (ncoviello@voanews.com).
Media Asset Management Branch
Video, Audio and Print Library Collections Assistant:
- Fields: Library science, Media Asset Management; Radio & Television broadcast production, Collection Development; Archiving; Musicology**
- Duties: May include all or some of the following activities: shot-level cataloging of video content; responding to producer requests for video, audio or textual background material; search internal databases, indexes and digital asset management system; search internet or agency subscription databases; assist with circulation procedures; assist with processing stock footage, audio, or music materials into the collection; assist research staff to pull and cue video content; assist with video retirement processes including inventory listings, updating collection data and shelf-reading or applying labels and barcodes; assist pairing script and other associated information with digital assets.
- Interests: Media collection management; current news and international affairs, other subject specialties related to broadcast communications; special libraries
- Requirements: graduate or undergraduate study in Library Science, Communications, Broadcast journalism, musicology or related major, detail oriented; good communication skills.
- Application: send resume and cover letter to Pam Commerford, Media Asset Management Branch Chief (pcommerford@voanews.com )
- **For Ethnomusicology majors - special opportunity to work with our collection of legacy African Music recordings in the Leo Sarkisian collection. This is a joint project by the English to Africa Service and theArchive and Research Service. Contact Heather Maxwell, Multi-Media Production Specialist, for information on this project hmaxwell@voanews.com
Program Acquisitions Assistant:
- Fields: Television
- Duties: Screening and logging video programs; editing new program masters on FCP and AVID; locating and keeping track of programs to be edited; following guidelines given for specific programs; prepare and/or adapt scripts for a number of acquired programs used by VOA language services in their television programs.
- Interests: Television production
- Requirements: Undergraduate in television broadcasting; FCP and AVID editing skills; familiarity with production and television technical terms, attention to detail, organizational skills, communications and writing skills, and ability to work under pressure.
- Application: Send resume and cover letter to Jorge Bustamante, Chief of Acquisitions Service (Jbustama@voanews.com)
Friday, January 30, 2015
HEALTH CARE IN AFRICA: CHALLENGES, OPPORTUNITIES AND AN EMERGING MODEL FOR IMPROVEMENT. 2006. Wilson Center
http://www.wilsoncenter.org/sites/default/files/Kaseje2.pdf
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
National Health Security Preparedness Index Call for Measures. Deadline: February 15, 2015
National Health
Security Preparedness Index Call for Measures
The Program Management Office for
the National Health Security Preparedness Index is now soliciting recommendations for new measures to be
incorporated into future versions of the Index.
The Index provides a tool for
assessing and improving the nation's readiness for large-scale health threats,
disasters, and emergencies.
Stakeholders having scientific or operational
knowledge about strategies for reducing the impact of large-scale hazards,
disasters, and emergencies on human health and wellbeing are invited to
recommend new measures for inclusion in the Index.
New measures that reflect
social, economic, or environmental dimensions of preparedness and resilience
are especially encouraged. Recommendations to change or eliminate existing
measure definitions and specifications are also welcome.
Recommendations must be received by
February 15, 2015 to be considered for the next iteration of the
Index. View the 2014 version of the Index and its associated documentation at nhspi.org.
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
2015. May-December. Summer Hire Positions Pathways Job in WASHINGTON, DC.
FYI…
Job Title:Summer Hire
Positions GS-2/3/4/5 (Pathways)
Department:Department of
the Army
Agency:U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers
Hiring
Organization:Headquarters, US Army Corps of Engineers
Job Announcement
Number:NCFL152345671311372P
SALARY RANGE:
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$25,364.00
to $45,190.00 / Per Year
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OPEN PERIOD:
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Tuesday,
January 27, 2015 to Tuesday, February 3, 2015
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SERIES & GRADE:
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GS-0399-02/05
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POSITION INFORMATION:
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Full
Time - Internships NTE 30 Dec 2015
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DUTY LOCATIONS:
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Many
vacancies in the following location:
Washington DC, DC |
WHO MAY APPLY:
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United
States Citizens
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SECURITY CLEARANCE:
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Not
Applicable
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SUPERVISORY STATUS:
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No
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JOB SUMMARY:
Civilian employees serve
a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that
are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military
operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military
and civilian members to form a Total Army.
About the Position:
Position(s) will be
filled under the Department of the Army Pathways Intern Program.
This is a SUMMER
HIRE POSITION (PATHWAYS) lasting until December 30, 2015. Employment dates are
approximately MAY through DECEMBER. Actual length of employment is contingent
upon budget, workload, and weather.
This position may be
filled at any of the below Series, Titles and Grades. This position is
temporary and there is NO promotion potential beyond the grade that you are
selected for during the entire time period you are employed under this
announcement.
GS-0399-2 Student
Trainee (Office Assistant) Salary Range: $25,364 – $31,922
GS-0399-3 Student Trainee (Administrative & Office Support) Salary Range: $27,675 – $35,982
GS-0399-4 Student Trainee (Administrative & Office Support) Salary Range $31,069 - $40,393
GS-0399-5 Student Trainee (Office Automation) Salary Range $34,759 – $45,190
GS-0399-3 Student Trainee (Administrative & Office Support) Salary Range: $27,675 – $35,982
GS-0399-4 Student Trainee (Administrative & Office Support) Salary Range $31,069 - $40,393
GS-0399-5 Student Trainee (Office Automation) Salary Range $34,759 – $45,190
Sunday, January 25, 2015
BEMA Feb 2015. Meet & Greet. Wednesday, Feb 18th. 5:30-9:00pm
Step
outside of your comfort zone to make the changes needed in our communities, in
your career, and for our future leaders.
Come
to our first 2015 Meet & Greet Wednesday, February 18, 2015at Busboys and Poets
5th & K-Street N.W. location.
Come
share the moment with current and new members (https://plus.google.com/u/0/109054681804357097719/posts).
Let’s
network, discuss national and international issues, partnerships and
collaborations. 2015 Cyber Security conference in UAE (March/April),
crisis and risk management summit in Kuwait (May/June), Ebola, healthcare and
public health issues.
Date:
Wednesday, February
18, 2015
Time:
5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location:
Busboys & Poets
5th and K Street, N.W.
Washington,
D.C.
Parking:
a. On Street
b. Off Street Parking
-Parking lot
-Basement of neighboring Safeway Store
Public
Transportation:
a. Gallery Place\Chinatown
b. Mt.Vernon Square\7th Street Convention
Center
See
you there!
CDS