PRSCO Volunteers Program 2013

Deadline: 10/12/2012

Are you a student of Faculty of Economics and Business, Padjadjaran University? Do you want to acquire new skills? Meet new people? Put your talents to good use?

This is a rare opportunity to volunteer in an International Conference where you will be meeting researchers, lecturers and policy makers of the regional scientist area as well as delegates from as many as 50 countries all over the world, over 300 expected participants.

We are very pleased to invite you to join us as the volunteer for the 23rd Pacific Conference of The Regional Science Association International (PRSCO 2013). The conference will be held at the Savoy Homann Hotel, on July 2-4, 2013. PRSCO 2013 will be hosted by the Faculty of Economics, Padjadjaran University and supported by RSAI, PRSCO & IRSA.

PRSCO 2013 VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES:

+ Event:
The 23rd Pacific Conference of The Regional Science Association International (PRSCO 2013).

+ Dates:
2nd to 4th July 2012 (Volunteers can apply for 1 to 7 days of volunteer work. However roosters will be assigned)

+ Locations:
1. Savoy Homann Hotel, Bandung
2. Official partner hotels in Bandung, Indonesia
3. Soekarno Hatta International Airport (CGK), Jakarta
4. Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO), Bandung
5. PRSCO 2013 Secretariat, Jl. Cimandiri No. 6, Bandung

+ No. of Volunteers Required:
Fifty (50) males/female undergraduate students from Faculty of Economics, Padjadjaran University.

+ Ideal Characteristics:
- A genuine liking for people and service-oriented.
- Strengths in organizing and documenting their work (an advantage for those with experience in secretarial skills, event management, computer skills).
- Strengths in taking initiatives once the task are clearly understood.
- A willingness to learn and try.
- A persistently cheerful and positive demeanor.

+ Oral Fluency:
Candidates are required to have at least an elementary proficiency of the English language which is the official language in this event.

+ Interview & Orientation:
The successful candidate will be informed accordingly on the interview dates. Orientation will be held twice or three times before the conference, which is mandatory. The venue will be notified later.

+ Per Diem:
- 2nd to 4th July 2013 (based on volunteers work rooster) sufficient to cover for refreshments and basic meals when on duty.
- Volunteers will get an official Committee dress-code
- Volunteers will have their Official ID Card

+ Roles of Volunteers:
- Preparatory Team (PREP)*
- Liaison Officer (LO)
- Secretariat Administration and Assistance (SA)
- Manning Information and Help Desks (MI)
- Time Keepers in Parallel Room (TK)
- Transport and Transfer Logistics (TL)
- IT Support and Documentation (IT)
- Marketing (MAR)

Volunteers will work in small groups and will be assigned a coordinator who will assume the role as mentor.
* The deadline is December 10, 2012 (except for Preparatory Team (PREP) team is November 30, 2012. PREP team will start working from December 2012.

+ Recognition:Volunteers who have completed their volunteer work to the satisfaction of their coordinators will receive a Certificate of Appreciation for their volunteer work.

+ Contact:
Yangki Imade Suara - yangki.suara@fe.unpad.ac.id
Local Organizing Committee, Volunteer Recruitment

More info about PRSCO 2013 can be found at www.prsco2013.org
IRSA official website www.irsa-indo

Web link: http://www.prsco2013.org/index.php/news/103-join-us-volunteers-programme

Social Justice Youth Camp 2012

Deadline: 15/12/2012

YCI opportunity in Costa Rica: December 2012 to January 2013

Deadline: 26/12/2012

Youth Challenge International (YCI) is recruiting a team of eight Youth Discovery volunteers between the ages of 18 and 30 with diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds for a two-week focused environmental conservation project in Falconiana from December 26th, 2012 – January 9th, 2013.

Web Link: http://www.yci.org/html/who/full_story.asp?item=3595

Call for Contributions: International Political Forum

Deadline: December, 16th 2012

Call for contributions

We currently have contributors from over 25 countries, and are always looking to grow our exciting team!

Applying to be a contributor is easy! All you have to do is email a resume, short writing sample and a cover letter to:

contribute@internationalpoliticalforum.com

Please ensure that the cover letter details your reasons why you would like to contribute to the IPF, your previous experience, what you think you could bring to the website, and your main areas of interest that you would like to write about.

Please Note: We receive a large number of submissions every day, and unfortunately are unable to respond to every email. However, we do always endeavour to do so!

And Finally…

Don’t forget to comment on our posts on this website. We really want to start open and fruitful debates!

-IPF Team

Further information: http://internationalpoliticalforum.com/follow-and-get-involved/

TUNZA INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CONFERENCE ON THE ENVIRONMENT 2013

Deadline: December, 15th 2012


THEME: HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

Nomination Criteria

• For candidates to be considered you must be between 15-24 years of age by January, 2013.

• Candidates must be nominated by their organizations and must be active members.

• Only nominations from organizations working on or interested in environmental and sustainable development issues will be considered.

• Each nomination must have two candidates - one female and one male. But only one of them will be elected. (Please note that applications will not be considered unless the above is fulfilled).

• All nominations must reach UNEP on or before 15th December 2012.

Proceed to application form »
Division of Communications and Public Information
Email: children.youth@unep.org 
Fax: +254 -20-762 3927

For further information on the conference, please contact:

The Children and Youth / Sport and the Environment Unit

G(irls) 20 Summit 2013

Deadline: December, 30th 2012

The G(irls)20 Summit brings together one girl, aged 18-20, from each G20 country, two weeks before the G20 leaders meeting to look at their agenda thru the lens of the economic empowerment of girls and women and the importance of inclusion.

The delegates participate in panel discussions, attend workshops and caucus to discuss and promote tangible, scalable solutions toward financial prosperity & the economic and political empowerment of girls and women, culminating in a delegate led press conference and communiqué that provides a blueprint on how the G20 leaders can utilize and engage one of the best resources in the world – girls and women.


The empowerment of girls and women is one of the most effective tools for economic, political and social development. With 3.5 billion girls and women in the world, it is imperative to the economic growth and political stability of countries that they are included in the decision making process. As we look for innovative, sustainable and socially responsible solutions to global economic and social challenges, the involvement of half the world’s population can make a significant difference.

To highlight the prowess of girls and women and their role in development and innovation, prior to the G20 leaders meeting in Russia, twenty-one girls, one from each G20 country plus representatives from the European and African Unions, will come together for the third G(irls)20 Summit that will be held June 13th to 21st 2013. The G(irls)20 Summit themes will parallel the themes of the G20 leaders meeting.

Delegates will participate in panel discussions, attend workshops on subjects such as media relations, social media and business planning, and caucus to discuss and promote tangible, scalable solutions toward economic prosperity. The Summit culminates in a delegate-led press conference and communiqué that provides a blueprint to G20 leaders on how to utilize and engage one of the best resources in the world – girls and women.

If you are a passionate, forward thinking, solution oriented young woman from a G20 country or can represent the European or African Union and will be 18-20 years of age at the time of the Summit (June 13th to 21st), you are invited to apply.

With the support of a number of partners, we are committed to ensuring that the experience is accessible to all, and will be assisting with the costs of the Summit for delegates selected to attend, including flights and accommodations.

CLICK TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION

Global Power Shift (International Climate Change Gathering) by 350.org

Deadline: December, 16th 2012

I would like to inform you (for those you are not yet informed) about the Global Power Shift (International Climate Change Gathering) that 350.org is organizing in Istanbul from 10th to 17th June 2013. Please apply by the 16th December if you are interested about attending. Good luck  
Hello,
I’m writing to let you know about Global PowerShift, an international gathering that will take place in Istanbul, Turkey from June 10-17, 2013. This gathering will bring together 600 young organizers from around the world to skillshare, trade tactics and connect on how we will be the generation that turns the tide on the climate crisis. Organizers who attend Global PowerShift will then return to their own countries and help to organize a regional gathering, developing regional campaigns, goals, actions and networks. As co2 levels and sea levels rise exponentially - so must our movement.
We know that the ecological crisis is merely a symptom of an unjust system and unsustainable culture. To accomplish the deep systemic change needed to avert complete catastrophe we will need to bring together a wide diversity of movements and thus we strongly encourage young organizers from a diverse backgrounds and struggles to apply. You can apply here, and please share this email with anyone you think might bring unique skills to this historic gathering. Application deadline is December 16th, and all expenses will be covered for participants.

United Nations Young Professionals Programme 2012

Deadline: December 12, 2012

Young professionals programme

The United Nations is looking for highly qualified candidates who are ready to launch a professional career as an international civil servant. The young professionals programme (YPP) is a recruitment initiative that brings new talent to the United Nations through an annual entrance examination. For young, high-calibre professionals across the globe, the examination is a platform for launching a career at the United Nations. This programme builds upon the national competitive recruitment examination (NCRE) which was held for the last time in 2010.

Are you eligible to participate in the young professionals programme examination?

• Do you hold at least a first-level university degree?
• Are you 32 or younger by the end of this year?
• Do you speak either English and/or French fluently?
• Are you a national of a participating country?

The examination is held worldwide and is open to nationals of countries participating in the annual recruitment exercise - the list of participating countries is published annually and varies from year to year.

This examination is also held for staff members of the United Nations Secretariat who work within the General Service and other related categories and aspire to a career within the Professional and higher categories. For more information about staff members participating in the young professionals programme, click here.

The examination tests your substantive knowledge, analytical thinking, drafting abilities, as well as your awareness of international affairs.

Initially you will be appointed for two years and then be reviewed for a continuing appointment. The Organization promotes mobility within and across duty stations and job families. As a new recruit you are expected to work in at least two different functions and duty stations within your first five years of service. You will be offered orientation and mobility training as well as career support. This will help you adapt and accelerate the learning period leading to productive work and job satisfaction as an international civil servant.

Further information: https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=NCE

The ICD Young Leader's Forum Annual Conference 2012

Event Introduction

The ICD Young Leaders Forum Annual Conference 2012 is part of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy’s Annual Academic Conference during which Cultural Diplomacy initiatives; key political, economic and social shifts and the changes in the International System are discussed. The aim of the conference this year is to reflect on the role of new actors, new initiatives and new targets in terms of key international issues and on how Cultural Diplomacy takes place. 


In today’s rapidly globalizing world, the exploration of cultural diplomacy initiatives within the sphere of International Relations is vital. With the transition from the traditional bi-polar international structure towards a more multi-polar world understanding state perspectives, different cultures and different traditions is important if the international system is to remain stable. The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy recognizes that all areas of the international system must be addressed and the Annual Young Leaders Meeting and Academic Conference provide the opportunity to discuss the past year, present initiatives and the future of Cultural Diplomacy and International Relations.

Conference Participants »

The conference is open to applications from young professionals, students and scholars, private sector representatives, governmental and diplomatic officials, civil society practitioners, journalists, and other interested stakeholders from across the world.


If you would like to reserve a position, please click on the "Apply Now" link below:

Certificate of Attendance

All participants will be awarded an official certificate of attendance upon completion of the program, which provides details about the speakers and topics at the conference. Each certificate will be signed by members of the ICD's Advisory Board. 

Conference Locations

Based in Berlin, the conference will be hosted at a number of important political, historic, and cultural locations across the city. 

Conference Speakers

Speakers during the conference will include leading figures and experts from the arts, civil society, international politics, academia, diplomacy, and the private sector from across the world. These speakers will include a number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board (for further information about the Advisory Board please click here).

Participant Papers »

The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy encourages research and progressive thought on the fields of culture, globalization, and international relations. As such, the ICD welcomes participants of the conference to submit relevant papers addressing topics within these fields particular to their interests and passions. Participants can submit papers written in the past for other purposes or ongoing research, or written specifically for the conference. Groups of students are also allowed to submit collaborative pieces of work.

Further information: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/youngleadersforums/index.php?en_aylfcd-2012