INTERNS FOR THE CITY RESILIENCE PROFILING PROGRAMME/UN-HABITAT, Spring-Summer 2014

City Resilience Profiling Programme/UN-Habitat http://www.cityresilience.org/CRPP

CALL FOR INTERNS

POSITIONS: INTERNS FOR THE CITY RESILIENCE PROFILING PROGRAMME/UN-HABITAT, Spring-Summer 2014

The City Resilience Profiling Programme (CRPP) was launched by UN-Habitat in 2012 to develop a comprehensive and integrated urban planning and management approach founded on the principles of ‘resilience’ that dynamically underpin and improve capacity to protect urban citizens and their assets. ‘Urban Resilience’ refers to the ability of any urban system to absorb and recover quickly from the impact of any plausible hazard. The CRPP is providing forward-looking, multi-sectoral, multi-hazard, multi-stakeholder approach integrating all functional aspects of human settlements to planning and developing urban settlements. The Programme is implemented in partnership with primary stakeholders including international agencies, academic and research institutes, private sector actors, NGOs, and representatives from a number of pilot cities. CRPP has a strategic fit in UN Habitat’s overall mandate for the sustainable development of cities, towns, and other human settlements, specifically, the key pillar for ensuring that cities are able to withstand and recover from catastrophic events.

All internships will begin in the spring 2014 and will last minimum 3 and maximum 6 months. Internship comprises 35 hours of work per week. The duty station can be Nairobi or Barcelona. Those internships are unpaid.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced university degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Development Studies, Computer Sciences, IT, Media, Communication, Journalism, Design, or another field deemed relevant to the subject areas covered by the Programme. 
• A first-level university degree in combination with two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Previous exposure to Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience, Web Development and/or Social Media Strategies.
• Fluency in oral and written English required;
• Excellent written and oral communication, research and writing skills;
• Advanced computer skills notably in IT, web-application, database management, Adobe Acrobate Suite and/or Excel and text processor.

How to apply:

If you would like to find out more about this position, or if you would like to apply, please email CRPP atcrpp.intern@gmail.com.

The application must include the following:

• Curriculum Vitae in English;
• Cover letter in English outlining your motivations, concrete competencies, previous exposure to the subject and links to your study.
• Brief note detailing your availabilities including starting date and length desired for the internship and preferable duty station (Barcelona or Nairobi).

Please apply by Sunday, 6 April 2014. Applications received after this deadline will NOT be reviewed.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Short-listed candidates will be invited to take part in a phone interview. The internship would start in consultation with the selected candidate.

We regret to be unable to further contact or notify unsuccessful applicants for this position.

ATTENTION: To All African Youth Activists Passionate About Development In Africa- Deadline Approaching

VOICE AFRICA’s FUTURE

From Voice to Influence to Action: Strengthening Sustained Citizen Engagement in the Post-2015 Development Agenda in Africa

ATTENTION: To All African Youth Activists Passionate About Development In Africa

Take the chance and apply now to become a Youth Champion for the Voice Africa’s Future (VAF) campaign, to shape and influence the Post 2015 development agenda. The application for the new Youth Champions 2014/2015 starts on 26th March!

1. Do you want to deepen your involvement in the Post 2015 development agenda in your country and globally?
2. Do you want to take extensive action to advocate for the future of young people in the Post 2015 development agenda?
3. Do you want to inspire young people worldwide and represent their interests?

Then apply to become a VAF Youth Champion 2014/2015!

Requirements:

• Aged between 15 to 30
• Be a citizen and reside in one of the 6 countries: Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Uganda and South Africa
• Availability to volunteer your time and represent Voice Africa’s Future campaign at national, continental and global levels
• Passionate about Africa’s development and the progress of youth
• Find joy in inspiring young people
• Good written and spoken English, and/or French.
• Have some knowledge or experience in one of the following: MDGs, Post 2015 development agenda, advocacy, community development, youth mobilisation.

How to apply:

You have until Friday 7th April 2014 to apply to become a Youth Champion. The interested candidates should send their detailed CV and a letter motivating why you are interested to become a Youth Champion for the Voice Africa’s Future campaign. Please send your application to the Representative of the Voice Africa’s Future in your respective country:

Burkina Faso: Ms. Bintou Marie Diallo, Email: diallomarie@gmail.com Tel.: +226 66 933 838

Ethiopia: Mr. Ephrem Berhanu, Email: ephrember@gmail.com Tel.: +251 91 262 26 51

Kenya: Mr. Willice or George Emails: owillice@yahoo.com and george@oayouth.org 

Tel.: +254 72 65 70 757 or +254 719 810 024

Malawi: Mr. Edward or Pearson Emails: edwardchileka@ymail.com and malisaupear@hotmail.com Tel.: +265 999 110 606 or +265 99 46 32 31

Uganda: Mr. Francis Maberi Email: francis.maberi@gmail.com Tel.: +256 775 186 342

South Africa: Mr. Zoe Nkongolo Email: zoe@africaunite.org.za Tel.: +27 21 461 6551

About the Voice Africa’s Future

Voice Africa's Future (VAF) aims to use mobile technology to solicit the perspectives and aspirations of youth in ten African countries about the future they want to see. The campaign began from the premise that it was important to create platforms for ordinary citizens to influence and shape the Post 2015 agenda.

The VAF initiative has been running in 6 six countries on a mobile platform, and in 4 countries on an off-line platform. It has so far mobilised participation of more than 77 000 youth participants across the ten countries; thus generating significant and critical data about the experiences of Africa’s youth, their key concerns, and their aspirations for the future.

In 2014 and 2015, the Voice Africa’s Future campaign will focus on ensuring that the perspectives and aspirations of youth in Africa are adopted by the United Nations as part of the post 2015 development agenda.

The Voice Africa’s Future campaign is an initiative of African Monitor. It has been made possible with funding support from DFID. To learn more about Voice Africa’s Future, please visit: www.africayouth2015.org and www.africanmonitor.org

KENYA COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT -KCDP Scholarships Opportunities Available

Kenya Coastal Development Project (KCDP) is a multi-sectoral development project financed by the World Bank and the Global Environment Facility, and hosted by the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) and implemented by seven Government Agencies. The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to improve Management

effectiveness and enhance revenue generation of Kenya’s coastal and marine resources. As part of its capacity building programme, KCDP is offering scholarships opportunities to assist needy coastal students

* with outstanding academic performance to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses in natural resource management, community development, or any other related disciplines. 

*Coastal students are identified as students who were born in coast and/or come from indigenous coastal communities 

UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

The KCDP undergraduate scholarships provide one year tuition fees and project costs for students in their final year of study at any of the accredited Kenyan Universities. While a total of sixty (60) slots - 10 per coastal county - were initially available, sixteen (16) slots were absorbed after the first announcement in October 2013. Therefore the openings available in this call are as shown below: 

Applications for the above undergraduate scholarships are invited from coastal students who meet the following minimum criteria: 

1. Registered as fulltime students and pursuing a degree course in Natural Resource Management, Community 

Development, or other related disciplines; 

2. Have completed third year and/or proceeding to their final year of study; 

3. Have above average academic performance; 

4. Below 30 years of age. 

Applicants should fill in the Undergraduate application form (www.kcdp.co.ke) and attach the following documents: 

1. A copy of their identity card; 

2. Copies of academic transcripts and evidence of proceeding to the final year of study; 

3. A letter of evidence from the University indicating need for financial support; 

4. An official statement from the university showing the current fee balance; 

5. A personal statement indicating the motivation of applying for the KCDP Scholarship; 

6. Letters of reference from two (2) Academic Referees. 

POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

These scholarships are available to coastal students with outstanding academic credentials to undertake a Masters degree in Natural Resource Management, Community Development, or other related disciplines at any of the Kenyan accredited Universities. The Scholarship provides: 2 years tuition cost including statutory fees, research cost and 

County Slots Available 

• Mombasa        5 
• Kwale              9 
• Kilifi                1 
• Taita Taveta 10 
• Tana River    10 
• Lamu              9 
• Total              44  

KENYA COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (KCDP) COMPONENT 4:

Capacity Building C/o Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, 

P.O. Box 81651-80100, Mombasa, Kenya. Telephone: +254-(0) 412007789 

E-mail: kcdp@kmfri.co.ke 

KCDP monthly stipend of KShs 30,000. Following the first call (October 2013) for KCDP postgraduate scholarships, eighteen (18) slots were filled and therefore in this second call, the available openings per county are as shown below: 

County Number of Slots 

• Mombasa      0 
• Kwale             5 
• Kilifi                0 
• Taita Taveta 5 
• Tana River    5 
• Lamu             3 

      TOTAL           18 

Applications for the above postgraduate scholarships are therefore invited from coastal students who meet the following minimum criteria: 

1. Hold 1st Class or 2nd Class Honours (Upper ) undergraduate degree in the relevant field; 

2. Applicants with second lower must demonstrate evidence of at least 2 years work experience; 

3. Obtained admission for full time Masters Degree in the KCDP targeted field of studies; 

4. Below 45 years of age; 

Applicants should fill in the postgraduate application form (www.kcdp.co.ke) and attach the following documents: 

1. A copy of their identity card; 

2. Copies of academic transcripts and evidence of final grade obtained; 

3. Letter of admission indicating commencement date; 

4. For continuing students, an official statement of current fee balance is required; 

5. A letter from previous University indicating need for financial support; 

6. A personal statement indicating the motivation of applying for KCDP Scholarship; 

7. Letters of reference from two (2) Academic Referees. 

Application forms for the undergraduate and postgraduate scholarship opportunities can be downloaded from the KCDP website (www.kcdp.co.ke). Completed application forms should be sent to the address below or hand delivered to the Project office so as reach on or before 21st March 2014. 

The Project Coordinator 

Kenya Coastal Development Project 

Kenya Marine & Fisheries Research Institute 

P.O. Box 81651 

80100 MOMBASA 

Email: info@kcdp.co.ke 

Kenya Coastal Development Project - KCDP

Internship Opportunities Available


Kenya Coastal Development Project (KCDP) is a multi-sectoral development project financed by the World Bank and the Global Environment Facility, hosted by the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) and implemented by seven Government Agencies. The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to improve management effectiveness and enhance revenue generation of Kenya’s coastal and marine resources. As part of its capacity building programme, KCDP provides internship opportunities to expose coastal students to management of coastal and marine resources through engagement in various KCDP activities. 

The internship opportunities target students who have

• completed their Diploma, First or Masters degree level at any of the accredited Kenyan Universities. 

Interns will be

attached to one of the seven KCDP implementing agencies and assigned specific tasks where they will gain experience in a multi-sectoral development programme. The interns will take part in various activities both at the office and in the field.

A total of 11 (Eleven) internship slots are available in the following KCDP programmes:

Institution Programme Slots Available

• Kenya Marine & Fisheries 
• Research Institute 
• Hazina Ya Maendeleo Ya Pwani 7 
• Project Coordination Unit 2 
• State Department of Physical Planning 
• Spatial planning 2 

        Total 11

Duration of internship:
Maximum of 6 months (non-renewable).

A monthly travel and lunch allowance amounting to KShs 20,000/- will be provided.


Applications:

Potential applicants should meet the following minimum criteria:

1. Have completed a Diploma, First degree or Masters degree from a recognised university;
2. Are below 35 years of age;
3. Are in good health as supported by a medical report.


Applicants should submit the following:
1. An application letter;
2. Copy of national identification card;
3. Copies of academic and professional certificates including curriculum vitae;
4. A personal statement describing motivation and expectation of the KCDP internship;
5. Medical report.


Completed application should be sent to the address below or hand delivered to the Project office so as reach on or before 21st March 2014.

The Project Coordinator
Kenya Coastal Development Project
Kenya Marine & Fisheries Research Institute
P.O. Box 81651
80100 MOMBASA
Email: info@kcdp.co.ke