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April 16, 2008
Conference on Arab American Women Announces Call for Papers
The Conference on Arab-American Women will take place on March 12-15, 2009 at Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS.
Inviting papers dealing with different issues of Arab-American Women’s lives, including immigration, history (especially the early history of Arab-American women), settlement, organizations, professions, gender issues, marriage and family, health, religion, involvement in society and politics, status within the Arab-American community and the larger American society, successes and failures, general accomplishments, etc. Papers which analyze Arab-American literature, music and the arts are also invited.
Abstracts, not to exceed one page, should be submitted to suleiman@ksu.edu.
Call for papers deadline: August 31, 2008.
Final drafts should be ready and submitted by January 15, 2009.
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April 14, 2008
Language for a New Century
Language for a New Century:
Contemporary Poetry from the Middle East, Asia, & Beyond,
Edited by Tina Chang, Nathalie Handal and Ravi Shankar
Foreword by Carolyn Forché.
Come celebrate with us on Friday, April 25th, 2008, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at The Rubin Museum, New York City
Rubin Museum of Art · 150 West 17th Street, New York, NY 10011 · 212.620.5000
http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/428980/
http://www.rmanyc.org/index.xml?context=/
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Concert of Iranian Music at the U.S. Naval Academy, April 20
If you live in the Baltimore-Washington area or in the event you are visiting next weekend, there is a free concert of Iranian music at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis on Sunday evening, April 20, in Mahan Hall at 7:15 PM. Monika Jalili is a classically-trained soprano, who magically presents interpretations of Iranian folk songs and popular songs from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. You can listen to her and her group Noorsaaz on their website www.noorsaaz.com .
Please note that you must have a valid picture ID to enter the Naval Academy and must enter through Gate 1, which is a very short walk from the Annapolis City Dock.
The concert is hosted by the Naval Academy's Center for Middle East and Islamic Studies.
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High School Study Tour to Jordan
Journey to Jordan
Arabic Language and Culture
June 15 - August 12, 2008
Application deadline May 8th
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
*A scholarship program worth $10,000 for high school students.*
The University of Wisconsin–Green Bay announces an exciting opportunity for high school students: several days in Washington, D.C. and a seven-week Arabic language institute in Amman, Jordan. A diverse group of 21 students from across the U.S. will be selected to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime experience along with four previous participants (special assistants) and program staff.
-Must be age 15-18 when the program begins.
-A GPA of 3.0 is required.
-No previous Arabic experience required.
-Pre-departure and follow-on learning online using podcasts and other fun materials, with assistance from instructors of Arabic.
-Pre-departure and return activities in Washington, D.C., including: cross-cultural orientation, “Arabic in Careers" presentations, and visits to Washington museums and monuments.
-Cultural immersion activities in Jordan including: field trips to places like Dana Nature Reserve and Petra, the “Lost City of Stone,” visits to museums, government offices, multinational organizations, and other special places of interest; community service and civil society projects with Jordanian youth organizations; a four-week home stay with a host family.
-Accompanied for the duration of the program by Arabic-speaking American staff who have traveled and worked in the region.
Participants are responsible for partial expenses.
For more information and the application package:
www.uwgb.edu/intlprojects/jordan.htm
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US ACADEMICS MIDDLE EAST CRISIS RESPONSE
An Urgent Humanitarian Mission in the Interest of Peace
May 14-26, 2008
Exploring Key Issues:
-The Centrality of Lebanon & Syria for the Future of Palestine and the Middle East
-Hezbollah’s Role in Lebanon
-Hamas’ Strategic Options in Palestine
-The Plight of Millions of Iraqi Refugees in Syria & Jordan
An Academic Dialogue Trip Sponsored by US Academics (A division of Conscience International)
Featuring interaction with academic colleagues At universities in Damascus and Beirut, plus key official briefings and valuable cultural experiences.
US Academics engages in citizen diplomacy through academic exchanges and cultural experiences designed to help bridge the divide between the US and Middle Eastern countries and to explore alternatives to “Clash of Civilizations.”
Previous US Academics-sponsored conferences were held at Baghdad University—Tehran University—Damascus University—Khartoum University
ITINERARY
May 14, WED—departure from US; May 15, THURS—Arrive in Amman, Jordan; continue to Beirut, Lebanon; May 16, FRI—Meetings at the Lebanese Foreign Ministry; Visit South Beirut for Meeting with Hezbollah spokesman; May 17, SAT—Visit to Tyre, Qana and the Litani River Valley, including villages bombed in the 2006 August War; May 18, SUN—Visit Ma’aloula and Christian areas north of Beirut; May 19, MON— Visit Baalbek in the Bekaa Valley; travel by road to Damascus, Syria; May 20, TUE— City tour in Damascus: reception at the Foreign Ministry; May 21, WED— Official meetings with Syrian Foreign Ministry; May 22, THURS— Day-long academic colloquium at Damascus University, including meetings with key religious and political leaders; May 23, FRI— All day trip to Palmyra, the fabulous Roman-period city in the desert; May 24, SAT—Visit national archaeological museum; May 25, SUN—Catch-up day for personal activities; May 26, MON—Flight from Damascus to Amman and back to the US.
REGISTRATION
Cost of $2,695 includes international airfare, hotels, meals, entrance fees, and local transportation. Domestic airfare not included. Contact: James E. Jennings, PhD, Executive Director, tel. 678-513-7565; www.conscienceinternational.org; e-mail jimjennings@earthlink.net
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Call for Papers-Arab American History Conference
The Arab American National Museum (AANM) and the Arab American Historical Foundation (AAHF) are seeking proposals for papers for the 2008 Arab American History Conference. This year’s conference will be held at the AANM in Dearborn, Michigan, Nov. 1, 2008.
The AANM and the AAHF are partnering to bring about a conference which collects and disseminates research about Arab Americans and Arab American history. To this end, we are accepting proposals for papers on topics dealing with Arab Americans within the disciplines of humanities and the social sciences on contemporary or historical issues related to Arab Americans.
PAPERS: Please send a one-page abstract (250 – 300 words) for a 15 – 20 minute presentation relating to Arab Americans in a contemporary or historical context. Send paper abstracts to aahistory@accesscommunity.org.
In your proposal, be sure to include your name, the title of your presentation, an email and/or postal address, your occupation, academic affiliation (if applicable), resume, and your A/V needs. Papers will be selected by the Conference committee and selected participants will receive an invitation to present at the Forum. Proceedings from the Conference will be compiled and made available to the public and researchers. A partial subsidy to presenters is available.
The deadline for proposal submission is June 30, 2008.
Selected participants will be notified by July 15, 2008.
For immediate information on the conference or submitting paper proposals, please contact tlsfritzler@accesscommunity.org or call (313)624-0224
http://www.arabamericanmuseum.org/Arab-American-History-Conference.id.468.htm
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NDU Joint Symposium Announcement 4-5 June 2008
Strategic Re-Assessment:
From Long-Range Planning to Future Strategy and Forces
Organized by:
The Institute for National Strategic Studies
in cooperation with the Office of the Secretary of Defense and U.S. Joint Forces Command
4-5 June 2008
Fundamental to the development and implementation of a successful future defense posture is a foundation comprised of a well-reasoned assessment of the future security environment, a clear understanding of the “realm of the possible” for and limitations of military forces, and an understanding of the nation’s security objectives. Developing an appropriate assessment of the future security environment is not something done in a vacuum as it is impossible to fully separate purely military or national security issues from other elements of the national and global environment. This is particularly true for the United States. Technical innovation and adaptation, the rise and decline of other actors on the international stage, domestic politics, globalization and its effects on trade, migration, communications, and the power of nonstate actors all, bear heavily on any security assessment.
The objectives of this symposium are to examine some of these strategic assessments, to review our success at incorporating their key elements into strategic and operational plans, and to propose ways to institutionalize best practices into the process for future force development and joint force planning. We will explore these issues through a series of panel discussions and keynote addresses.
There is a registration fee for this symposium, which includes continental breakfast and lunch on both days. Registration and payments must be made through the pay.gov web site using our online registration form. See our website for a link to the online registration form.
$95 - The registration fee before May 20, 2008
$135 - The registration fee after May 19, 2008
Register and view our agenda at: http://www.ndu.edu/inss/symposia/joint2008/index.htm.
Call 202-685-3857 if you have questions or need assistance.
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Mapping Arab Women’s Movements
Call for Book Chapters
Proposed Title: Mapping Arab Women’s Movements
Editors: Dr. Nawar Al-Hassan Golley
Dr. Pernille Arenfeldt
Over the past 100-150 years, women from across Arab countries (from Syria in the North to Yemen in the South and Morocco in the West to Iraq in the East) have been struggling, together with sympathetic Arab men, to achieve greater gender equality. The accomplishments are not consistent across the Arab region and significant work remains
to be done.
Mapping Arab Women’s Movements is meant to provide a comprehensive overview of women’s movements in Arab countries from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. While an abundance of good analyses are available on the history of the women’s movements in a few Arab countries, little or no literature is available on the developments in other parts of the Arab region. The goal of the volume is to chronicle and analyze the Arab women’s movements (its successes as well as its setbacks), thus bringing together a selection of papers that allow an impression of both differences and similarities between the Arab countries.
Contributions that cover the following countries will be considered: Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco. Each chapter should examine the women’s movements in an Arab country (or region) in terms of its origins, organizations (both formal organizations and less-formalized groups/networks), ideologies, participation in international networks, class and racial diversities, counter-movements, and outcomes. The volume takes a pluralistic approach to women’s movements and the contributions should consider both organizations/groups with an explicit feminist agenda, and women’s organizations that arose from philanthropic and/or religious concerns but in retrospect can be seen to have contributed to a transformation of women’s status and their presence in the public sphere. Consequently, attention to the journals/magazines and literary salons that developed already from the late-1800s in some Arab countries is encouraged. Similarly, we welcome considerations of so-called “state feminism” and state-sponsored as well as independent groups/organizations. The exact chronological frame for the individual contributions will inevitably vary, but a concerted effort will be made to incorporate papers on the youngest Arab nation-states where women’s movements/organizations are a relatively recent phenomenon.
Priority will be given to papers that actively employ both primary and secondary sources. The chapters should be 20-30 double-spaced pages (Times New Roman, font size 12). The volume will only include papers in English.
The idea for Mapping Arab Women’s Movements grew out of our teaching experiences with women’s studies/women’s history at the American University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. As a result, the intended audience is primarily undergraduate students – both in the Arab region and in other parts of the world, where an increasing number of universities offer courses related to women in the Arab region. In addition, we hope that the collection will prove to be an indispensable tool for scholars who wish to develop more in-depth comparisons and contextualization in research projects that focus on a single or a few Arab country/countries.
Most importantly, however, Mapping Arab Women’s Movements should provide the young generations of Arab women and men with accessible but comprehensive and analytical accounts of what has been achieved in their respective countries and, thus, encourage them to continue to work towards enhancing gender equality in the Arab countries.
Please submit your CV and an abstract of the chapter you would like to contribute, marking the name of the country/region clearly, no later than April 15th, 2008, to:
Dr. Nawar Al-Hassan Golley: nhgolley@aus.edu
Complete chapters are due: November 15th, 2008.
If you would like additional information, please contact Dr. Nawar Al-Hassan Golley or Dr. Pernille Arenfeldt (parenfeldt@aus.edu)
Nawar Al-Hassan Golley is Associate Professor in Literary & Cultural Theory, Women's Studies Advisor and Head of the Department of Arabic Studies at the American University of Sharjah, UAE. Al-Hassan Golley is the author of, Reading Arab Women's Autobiographies. Shahrazad Tells her Story (Texas University Press: 2003) and editor of
Arab Women's Lives Retold. Exploring identity through Writing. (Syracuse University Press: 2007).
Pernille Arenfeldt is Assistant Professor of History at the American University of Sharjah, UAE. Her most recent publication is, “Gendered Patronage and Confessionalization: Anna of Saxony as a ‘Mother of the Church’” (Renaessanceforum, vol. 4, (2008)). She co-edited (with Regina Schulte, et al.) The Body of the Queen. Gender and Rule in the Courtly World, 1500-2000 (Berghahn Books: 2006; German
edition by Campus Verlag: 2002).
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European University Institute-Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies
Euro-Mediterranean Consortium for Applied Research on International Migration (CARIM)
CARIM has just published more than 30 papers as a result of an innovative research into Circular Migration in Southern and Eastern Mediterranean countries. These papers are available at: www.carim.org/circularmigration
For additional CARIM activities, publications and data, please visit www.carim.org
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Notice Inviting Applications under FLAP
The Foreign Language Assistance Program (FLAP) provides grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) for innovative model programs providing for the establishment, improvement, or expansion of foreign language study for elementary and secondary school students. Under this competition, as required by the fiscal year 2008 Appropriations Act, 5-year grants will be awarded to LEAs to work in partnership with one or more institutions of higher education (IHEs) to establish or expand articulated programs of study in languages critical to United States national security in order to enable successful students to achieve a superior level of proficiency in those languages as they advance from elementary school through high school and college. In addition, an LEA that receives a grant under this program must use the funds to support programs that show the promise of being continued beyond the grant period and demonstrate approaches that can be disseminated to and duplicated in other LEAs. Projects supported under this program may also include a professional development component.
This notice involves an absolute priority and four competitive preference priorities.
Absolute Priority: Sequential Study of Critical Languages
Competitive Preference Priorities:
* Projects that include intensive summer foreign language programs for professional development.
* Projects that link non-native English speakers in the community with the schools in order to promote two-way language learning.
* Projects that make effective use of technology, such as computer-assisted instruction, language laboratories, or distance learning, to promote foreign language study.
* Projects that promote innovative activities, such as foreign language immersion, partial foreign language immersion, or content-based instruction.
Applications Available: March 27, 2008
Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply: April 11, 2008
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: April 30, 2008
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: June 30, 2008
See the Federal Register Application Notice at--
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2008-1/032708a.pdf
For more information on FLAP, see http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/oela/OELAprograms/4_FLAP.htm
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UC Davis International Affairs Journal
The UC Davis International Affairs Journal is seeking article submissions for its Spring 2008 publication! All students are encouraged to submit their scholarly work with the possibility of being published in a reputable and cutting edge academic journal.
UC DAVIS INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS JOURNAL
The US Davis International Affairs Journal is comprised of articles and research by students with a range of multidisciplinary perspectives on important issues in the international arena. Articles are intended for an educated yet diverse audience, thus highly technical locution and equations are discouraged.
The IAJ is published quarterly and accepts articles from undergraduate
and graduate students from any accredited university in the world. While each issue has a Forum consisting of articles on all subjects relevant to international affairs, the IAJ also provides an opportunity for authors to explore a particular topic. The topic of the spring issue is Health.
ARTICLE CRITERIA:
-Articles on all topics relating to international affairs.
-3-10 pages, single spaced, standard font, 12 pt.
-Citations and bibliographies are a must. Please use APA style
formatting and citation. (Note: Use footnotes, no endnotes or in-text citation).
-Include cover letter with the title, author's name, email, and a short 4-5 sentence biography written in the third person. Do not include the author's name in the main body of the document.
-Divide the paper into sections with titles (recommended).
-Table and maps must refer to data in black-and-white friendly format.
-Articles by multiple authors are welcome.
-An author may submit only one article per issue.
-Article must be original, and not substantially based on any previously published material by the author.
DEADLINE: Friday, April 8th, 2008
Please send submissions and questions to the Executive Editor at
ucdiaj@ucdavis.edu.
Authors will be informed no later than a month after the listed deadline if their submission has been selected for publishing.
The IAJ website may be visited at: iaj.ucdavis.edu
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Solidarity Center-Internship: Middle East & North Africa Department
Internship: Middle East & North Africa Department
Hours: Full-time (5 days a week) or part-time (3 days a week)
Salary: $12/hour
Time Period: Available now until August 31, 2008
This position is located in Washington, DC.
Position Description
The Solidarity Center’s Middle East & North Africa Department (MENA) is seeking an intern to assist with our work on trade union capacity building, advocacy for worker rights, training & education, media, global solidarity, gender, and economic literacy projects in 14 countries in the region. The intern will carry out a research project for the Middle East and North Africa region on the following topic:
The Oil Boom of the 2000s: Its Economic Impact on the Middle East and North Africa
The Oil Boom of the 2000s has generated sufficient wealth to eliminate unemployment in the Middle East and North Africa. From $25 a barrel in 2002 to a record high of $104 in early March 2008, the price of oil has more than quadrupled in the past six years. As a direct result, regional GDP growth grew from 2.9 percent in 2002 to 6 percent in 2006. The major oil producers of the region, namely, the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Iraq, Iran, Algeria, and Libya, have reaped enormous profits from the new Oil Boom. Much has been written about the investment of MENA oil profits in the construction of new refineries in the new centers of global demand — India and China, as well as the high profile investments in U.S. and European Stock Exchanges.
But what has been the economic impact of the oil boom in the MENA region? Where is the money being invested? Which sectors, countries, and industries have seen the lion's share of investment? What types of jobs are being created and by what companies? In short, has the wealth generated by the oil boom been used to its full potential to eliminate unemployment in the region?
Responsibilities
-Carry out research from primary and secondary sources, including Internet research, on investment in the MENA region.
-Draft research paper based on results of research.
-Attend meetings, workshops, and seminars on relevant topics relating to our work
-Prepare briefing materials on relevant topics
Qualifications
-Demonstrated excellent writing skills.
-Good qualitative and quantitative research skills.
-Very good computer skills including word processing and Excel.
-Ability to work under deadlines and quick turnaround times..
-Familiarity with economic development issues.
-A preference for one of the following language proficiencies: Arabic and/or French.
-Basic background knowledge of the Middle East and North Africa: the culture, the history, and the political, social, and economic situation.
-Good communication and interpersonal skills.
-Good judgment and ability to think creatively.
To Apply: Please e-mail cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Nalishha Mehta at nmehta@solidaritycenter.org or mail to 888 16th Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20006. No phone calls please.
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Solidarity Center- Program Officer II
JOB TITLE: Program Officer II — country(ies) focus to be determined
CLASSIFICATION: Professional II
STATUS: Exempt
Bargaining Unit Position
Starting Salary: $54,212
This position is based in Washington, DC.
Please note the following requirements:
-Excellent oral communications and writing skills in the English language.
-Experience in economic, social & political development and assistance programming.
-Fluency in the Arabic language (Modern Standard Arabic and a dialect) and conversant in Arab social, political, and cultural issues.
Desirable qualifications are:
-Strong research skills.
-Excellent analytical skills.
-Knowledge of labor, economics, trade, privatization and migrant worker issues.
-Experience in working with organizations in the Middle East & living in the MENA region.
-Prior experience in developing training programs.
-Strong program development, financial management, and evaluation skills.
-Prior knowledge of democracy & governance funding sources in the DC area and in the USA.
-Prior experience working in a team environment at an NGO with headquarters and field offices.
-Knowledge of international worker rights instruments and global labor organizations (ITUC, & various sectoral groups or Global Union Federations).
-Previous trade union experience is desirable.
Summary of Position
The Program Officer II is responsible for day-to-day contact with and support to field offices and programs. S/he is conversant with all aspects of regional program activities and current events relevant to the ongoing political, economic, social, and trade union developments in the region. S/he is the main contact between the Washington office and the field.
The Program Officer II writes persuasive proposals, describes complex activities, and develops budgets for those activities. S/he participates in the development and implementation of education, training, and other programs. S/he has the writing skills necessary to produce program reports and evaluations. S/he tracks program budgets and activities. S/he prepares and exchanges information and coordinates activities with other sections of the Solidarity Center, as required.
The Program Officer II assists the Regional Program Director or the Senior Program Officer on details of programs in assigned country(ies) of responsibility. S/he works closely with AFL-CIO affiliates to coordinate their participation in the development and implementation of Solidarity Center programs, at the request of the Regional Program Director and within approved communications guidelines. At the direction of the Regional Program Director and on the basis of the needs of the Solidarity Center, the Program Officer may be assigned to any program office on a temporary basis. S/he assists with and, when necessary, provides logistical support for international visitors and participants in Washington-based programs conducted by the Solidarity Center, AFL-CIO, affiliates, Global Union Federations, and/or other related organizations. S/he represents the Center at various meetings and conferences and coordinates with Washington-based NGOs, and U.S. government agencies. S/he travels to the region and can, on a temporary basis, fill in for field representatives.
Basic Qualifications
A Program Officer II must have broad knowledge of international relations including trade union and socio-economic and political developments in the United States and abroad. Previous trade union experience is highly desirable. S/he must be able to work independently and complete assignments with limited supervision. S/he must be capable of managing multiple assignments simultaneously. S/he must have, at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, labor relations, or a related field and/or seven years of equivalent work experience. Good communications and writing skills are a must. Computer literacy for word processing and simple spreadsheets is required. A Program Officer II must be able to work and interact easily with a wide variety of people. Persons considered for this position must agree to serve abroad in both temporary and long-term positions, based on the needs of the Solidarity Center. Fluency in a foreign language is a plus and may be a requirement for some Program Officer positions.
Supervisor: Regional Program Director for the Middle East and North Africa
Specific Duties
-Provide specified field offices with programmatic financial and administrative support.
-Write/edit proposals, reports, letters, and other correspondence.
-Conduct issue research for use by Solidarity Center headquarters and field offices.
-Assist field offices in arranging study tours in the United States for visitors from the region, and conduct meetings with a wide variety of visitors from the region who are involved in efforts to promote worker rights and standards and democracy.
-Coordinate activities with the Solidarity Center’s other program and functional offices.
-Assist, as required, the Solidarity Center’s other program and functional offices.
-Develop coalition-building contacts with U.S. labor, government, and non-governmental organizations in the Washington area.
-Provide guidance to field offices on AFL-CIO and Solidarity Center policies and priorities, and serve as a liaison between the Center and AFL-CIO affiliates, GUFs, ICFTU, its regional organizations, and the ILO.
-Assist field offices in program planning.
-Develop and implement regional and sub-regional programs and programs in countries without a resident field representative.
-Provide field offices with information on USAID, NED, and U.S. government rules and regulations that affect program management.
-Recruit outside program consultants and other technical staff in accordance with field needs.
-Provide technical assistance and support to conduct program evaluations of field projects and recruiting evaluators.
-Support field trips by Solidarity Center personnel.
-Share information on country conditions and labor issues as requested by Washington-based U.S. government offices and Congress.
-Travel on a TDY basis to conduct and/or oversee program development and/or implementation in countries without a Solidarity Center field office.
-Work closely with AFL-CIO affiliates to coordinate their participation in the development and implementation of Solidarity Center programs, within approved communications guidelines.
-Monitor programs to meet budget targets.
-Represent the Solidarity Center as directed.
-Perform other related duties as assigned.
The duration of this position, as with all positions at the Solidarity Center, is contingent upon continued grant funding.
To Apply: Please send cover letter and résumé to Lisa Humphries, Human Resources Officer, Solidarity Center, 888 16th Street, N.W., Suite 400, Washington, DC 20006; by e-mail to lhumphries@solidaritycenter.org; or by fax to 202-974-8266.
The Solidarity Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Closing date of application: When filled.
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Solidarity Center-Country Program Director, West Bank – Palestinian Territories
JOB TITLE: Country Program Director, West Bank – Palestinian Territories
GRADE: I-A
STATUS: Exempt
Field Staff Association Position
This position will be based in Ramallah, West Bank – Palestinian Territories.
Please note the following requirements:
-Excellent writing and communications skills in the English language.
-Knowledge of international relations and trade union developments in the United States and abroad.
-Trade union experience.
Experience highly desirable:
-Proficiency in the Arabic language.
-Extensive experience with demonstrated abilities as a trainer and facilitator, with experience in developing and implementing effective workshops, seminars, and round-table discussions with clear objectives, and using effective adult education training methods (including developing an effective use of training materials).
-Extensive experience working with women’s & youth trade union committees and/or civil society organizations.
-Extensive experience working with trade unions and civil society organizations to build coalitions and networks for advocacy purposes.
-Experience in managing local staff, setting priorities and developing an effective work plan.
-Experience with job creation programs and policy development, economic literacy, and overall social economic justice issues.
-Extensive experience working in nations amidst conflict, in post-conflict nations, and in/with countries in transition from autocratic to democratic governance.
-Strong experience in advising unions per sector and national federations on accountable and transparent procedures and accountability in order to represent and advocate for their members.
-Strong experience in how unions can influence public policy and legislation.
-Experience in programmatic work with the ILO, GUFs, and other international organizations.
-Extensive experience in finance and administration of programs and supervising a locally hired staff.
Summary of Position
The Country Program Director is responsible for the effective management of a field office and field programs. S/he is the representative of the Solidarity Center and the AFL-CIO in the country or region of assignment. S/he is thoroughly conversant with all aspects of regional program activities and current events relevant to the ongoing political, economic, social, and trade union developments in the country or region. The Country Program Director has sound judgment and a good political sense that facilitate decision-making, particularly for times when headquarters cannot be reached for consultation. S/he has a working knowledge of and experience in U.S. government regulations and procedures related to the funding and management of grants.
The Country Program Director designs and implements field programs. S/he draws on her/his experience to write persuasive concept papers and proposals and seek funding for programs that address the needs of the partner trade unions, the AFL-CIO, and the U.S. strategy for the country or region. S/he monitors programs for progress toward expected programmatic results as well as compliance with budget targets. S/he keeps headquarters informed of significant developments in the country or region through periodic program reports and other forms of correspondence.
The Country Program Director works closely with AFL-CIO affiliates, the ITUC and its regional organizations, and the Global Union Federations, within approved communications guidelines, to facilitate their participation in Solidarity Center programs. The Country Program Director provides logistical support for visitors from the Solidarity Center, AFL-CIO, affiliates, GUFs, the donor agency, and/or other organizations. S/he has the experience and presence necessary to represent accurately and effectively, in public fora and in private meetings with donor organizations, partners, and other national and international organizations, the policies and programs of the Solidarity Center and the AFL-CIO. S/he may be required to travel extensively within the region and can fill in for other Country Program Directors on a temporary or indefinite basis.
The Country Program Director manages the operations of the field office and supervises the local hire field staff. S/he ensures that the operations of the field office conform to the host country labor code and other pertinent laws.
The Country Program Director is responsible for compliance with Solidarity Center policies and U.S. regulations governing grants. S/he is expected to develop and maintain positive relationships with the appropriate personnel at the USAID mission and the U.S. Embassy and to keep them informed about the Solidarity Center's work in the country. The Country Program Director follows the evolution of country development strategies and ensures that USAID and the Embassy understand both the role of the labor movement in the development of the country and the ways in which the Solidarity Center program contributes to and enhances their ability to accomplish their strategic objectives.
Basic Qualifications
A Country Program Director must have the ability to work independently and without supervision. S/he must have extensive knowledge of international relations and trade union and socioeconomic and political developments in the United States and abroad. Previous trade union experience and/or experience in the Solidarity Center as a Program Officer III or Senior Program Officer are required. S/he must be capable of managing multiple assignments simultaneously and of making substantive decisions that have major effects on costs and completion of projects. S/he must have, at a minimum, a bachelor's degree in political science, international relations, labor relations, or related fields and/or ten years of equivalent work experience. Good communications and writing skills are a must. Computer literacy for word processing and simple spreadsheets is required. S/he must have the ability to work and interact easily with a wide variety of people. Fluency in a foreign language is a plus and may be a requirement for some Country Program Director positions.
Supervisor: Regional Program Director for the Middle East and North Africa
Specific Duties
-Oversee the day-to-day operations of the field office.
-Recruit, select, and supervise local hire staff.
-Ensure compliance of the office with Solidarity Center and AFL-CIO policies and procedures and applicable donor and federal government regulations.
-Design, develop, and implement country or regional programs that respond to the strategies, goals, and objectives of the donor organizations, the AFL-CIO, and the Solidarity Center's partners in the field.
-Initiate and seek funding for concept papers and program proposals.
-Prepare timely, well-written reports in accordance with the deadline schedule.
-Monitor program performance and results; discuss substantive changes required with Program Officer/Regional Program Director.
-Monitor program expenditures to meet budget targets.
-Work closely with AFL-CIO affiliates to coordinate their participation in Solidarity Center programs, within approved communications guidelines.
-Manage the logistics for field trips by Solidarity Center, AFL-CIO, and affiliate personnel.
-Develop solid relationships with U.S. government personnel in country and ensure they understand the role of labor in development and of Solidarity Center programs in the context of their country strategy.
-Share information on country conditions and labor issues as appropriate.
-Provide assistance and support for program evaluations or audits of field projects/offices.
-Travel on a TDY basis to conduct and/or oversee program development and implementation in other countries in the region.
-Develop coalition-building contacts with national and international labor, government and non-governmental organizations in the country or region.
-Perform other duties as assigned.
For a more detailed description of the responsibilities of a Solidarity Center Country Program Director, follow this link:
http://solidarity.timberlakepublishing.com/content.asp?contentid=488
The duration of this position, as with all positions at the Solidarity Center, is contingent upon continued grant funding. Normally a field assignment is at least three years but not more than six years, with the expectation of transfer to another post at the end of the assignment.
To Apply: Please send cover letter and résumé to Lisa Humphries, Human Resources Officer, Solidarity Center, 888 16th Street, N.W., Suite 400, Washington, DC 20006; by e-mail to lhumphries@solidaritycenter.org; or by fax to 202-974-8266.
The Solidarity Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Closing date of application: When filled
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Solidarity Center- Country Program Director, Kuwait
JOB TITLE: Country Program Director, Kuwait
GRADE: I-A
STATUS: Exempt
Field Staff Association Position
The following position is available in the Middle East and North Africa Office, contingent on funding approval.
This position is based in Kuwait City, Kuwait, and will cover Gulf (North) countries — Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia — in close cooperation with the CPD based in Muscat, Oman, who covers Gulf (South), i.e., Oman, Bahrain, and Yemen.
Please note the following requirements:
-Excellent writing and communications skills in the English language.
-Knowledge of international relations and trade union developments in the United States and abroad.
-Trade union experience.
Experience highly desirable:
-Proficiency in the Arabic language.
-Knowledge of any South and Southeast Asian languages such as Bahasa Indonesia, Tamil, Bengali, Hindi, etc.
-Extensive experience working on Trafficking in Persons (TIP) and migrant worker issues; excellent knowledge of the international conventions, available legal tools and mechanisms, and case studies of successes and failures; and ability to develop and implement programs/activities to fight TIP and advocate for migrant worker rights.
-Extensive experience with demonstrated abilities as a trainer and facilitator, with experience in developing and implementing effective workshops, seminars, and round-table discussions with clear objectives, and using effective adult education training methods (including developing an effective use of training materials).
-Extensive experience in working with trade unions and civil society organizations to build coalitions and networks for advocacy purposes.
-Extensive experience in managing a new project in a country where there have been no Solidarity Center programs in the past.
-Ability to build solid relationships with partners and funders.
-Ability to network with other organizations in addition to introducing partners to overall Solidarity Center programs in other countries/regions.
-Extensive knowledge of the “ABCs” of how to build a labor movement and give good counsel and advice, especially in a political environment that is still highly controlled/top down yet with room for expansion.
-Ability to coordinate with other programs in the MENA region and work as a member of a team (in DC and in the field).
Summary of Position
The Country Program Director is responsible for the effective management of a field office and field programs. S/he is the representative of the Solidarity Center and the AFL-CIO in the country or region of assignment. S/he is thoroughly conversant with all aspects of regional program activities and current events relevant to the ongoing political, economic, social, and trade union developments in the country or region. The Country Program Director has sound judgment and a good political sense that facilitate decision-making, particularly for times when headquarters cannot be reached for consultation. S/he has a working knowledge of and experience in U.S. government regulations and procedures related to the funding and management of grants.
The Country Program Director designs and implements field programs. S/he draws on her/his experience to write persuasive concept papers and proposals and seek funding for programs that address the needs of the partner trade unions, the AFL-CIO, and the U.S. strategy for the country or region. S/he monitors programs for progress toward expected programmatic results as well as compliance with budget targets. S/he keeps headquarters informed of significant developments in the country or region through periodic program reports and other forms of correspondence.
The Country Program Director works closely with AFL-CIO affiliates, the ITUC and its regional organizations, and the Global Union Federations, within approved communications guidelines, to facilitate their participation in Solidarity Center programs. The Country Program Director provides logistical support for visitors from the Solidarity Center, AFL-CIO, affiliates, GUFs, the donor agency, and/or other organizations. S/he has the experience and presence necessary to represent accurately and effectively, in public fora and in private meetings with donor organizations, partners, and other national and international organizations, the policies and programs of the Solidarity Center and the AFL-CIO. S/he may be required to travel extensively within the region and can fill in for other Country Program Directors on a temporary or indefinite basis.
The Country Program Director manages the operations of the field office and supervises the local hire field staff. S/he ensures that the operations of the field office conform to the host country labor code and other pertinent laws.
The Country Program Director is responsible for compliance with Solidarity Center policies and U.S. regulations governing grants. S/he is expected to develop and maintain positive relationships with the appropriate personnel at the USAID mission and the U.S. Embassy and to keep them informed about the Solidarity Center's work in the country. The Country Program Director follows the evolution of country development strategies and ensures that USAID and the Embassy understand both the role of the labor movement in the development of the country and the ways in which the Solidarity Center program contributes to and enhances their ability to accomplish their strategic objectives.
Basic Qualifications
A Country Program Director must have the ability to work independently and without supervision. S/he must have extensive knowledge of international relations and trade union and socioeconomic and political developments in the United States and abroad. Previous trade union experience and/or experience in the Solidarity Center as a Program Officer III or Senior Program Officer are required. S/he must be capable of managing multiple assignments simultaneously and of making substantive decisions that have major effects on costs and completion of projects. S/he must have, at a minimum, a bachelor's degree in political science, international relations, labor relations, or related fields and/or ten years of equivalent work experience. Good communications and writing skills are a must. Computer literacy for word processing and simple spreadsheets is required. S/he must have the ability to work and interact easily with a wide variety of people. Fluency in a foreign language is a plus and may be a requirement for some Country Program Director positions.
Supervisor: Regional Program Director for the Middle East and North Africa
Specific Duties• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the field office.
-Recruit, select, and supervise local hire staff.
-Ensure compliance of the office with Solidarity Center and AFL-CIO policies and procedures and applicable donor and federal government regulations.
-Design, develop, and implement country or regional programs that respond to the strategies, goals, and objectives of the donor organizations, the AFL-CIO, and the Solidarity Center's partners in the field.
-Initiate and seek funding for concept papers and program proposals.
-Prepare timely, well-written reports in accordance with the deadline schedule.
-Monitor program performance and results; discuss substantive changes required with Program Officer/Regional Program Director.
-Monitor program expenditures to meet budget targets.
-Work closely with AFL-CIO affiliates to coordinate their participation in Solidarity Center programs, within approved communications guidelines.
-Manage the logistics for field trips by Solidarity Center, AFL-CIO, and affiliate personnel.
-Develop solid relationships with U.S. government personnel in country and ensure they understand the role of labor in development and of Solidarity Center programs in the context of their country strategy.
-Share information on country conditions and labor issues as appropriate.
-Provide assistance and support for program evaluations or audits of field projects/offices.
-Travel on a TDY basis to conduct and/or oversee program development and implementation in other countries in the region.
-Develop coalition-building contacts with national and international labor, government and non-governmental organizations in the country or region.
-Perform other duties as assigned.
For a more detailed description of the responsibilities of a Solidarity Center Country Program Director, follow this link:
http://solidarity.timberlakepublishing.com/content.asp?contentid=488
The duration of this position, as with all positions at the Solidarity Center, is contingent upon continued grant funding. Normally a field assignment is at least three years but not more than six years, with the expectation of transfer to another post at the end of the assignment.
To Apply: Please send cover letter and résumé to Lisa Humphries, Human Resources Officer, Solidarity Center, 888 16th Street, N.W., Suite 400, Washington, DC 20006; by e-mail to lhumphries@solidaritycenter.org; or by fax to 202-974-8266.
The Solidarity Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Closing date of application: When filled.
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AFS INTERCULTURAL PROGRAMS- PROGRAM LEADER – ARABIC SUMMER LANGUAGE INSTITUTE IN EGYPT
About AFS Intercultural Programs/USA:
AFS-USA works toward a more just and peaceful world by providing international and intercultural learning experiences to individuals, families, schools, and communities through a global volunteer partnership. For over 60 years, AFS-USA has provided international education opportunities to young people. Most recently, AFS has developed a host of new programs to address the needs of our changing global society. Through the addition of these global youth exchange programs, AFS has been steadily strengthening its outstanding commitment to its core mission. The organization has demonstrated a notable dedication to responding to the climate of the times; the origins of the Department of State sponsored youth programs developed as a direct response to specific global needs. The Arabic Summer Language Institute is a scholarship program for American high school students to participate in an intensive Arabic study course in Egypt, while living with an Egyptian host family and immersing themselves in the local culture. The course takes place over six weeks during the summer, with a series of pre-departure orientation conference calls in the spring.
AFS-USA is equally proud of its network of more than 5,000 volunteers located in communities throughout the United States. Our staff and volunteers work in partnership to deliver quality intercultural exchange experiences to those young people participating in the above programs. A truly volunteer-based organization, AFS is also strongly committed to more than 30,000 volunteers worldwide.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Two (2) Program Leaders will accompany 30 American high school students to Egypt for the duration of the program, in order to teach English to the participants’ host siblings and to provide on-program support to the American high school students. The Program Leaders will design and carry out the English language instruction to host sibling with a wide range of English abilities. The Program Leaders will work closely with AFS Egypt volunteers to support American students in their cultural immersion process.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
-Participation in six to eight pre-departure orientation conference calls with the American students
-Lead two sessions at the Gateway orientation before departure
-Work with AFS staff in the United States and Egypt to problem solve should unexpected logistical and cultural situations arise
-Communication with AFS-USA Sponsored Program staff
-Collaborative planning with fellow Group Leader
-Design of English language curriculum for Egyptian host siblings
-Teach English language courses to 15 – 20 Egyptian youth in a low resource environment
-Assist AFS Egypt volunteers in providing support to American participants
-Participate in post-program debriefs
-Submit multi-page program summary
QUALIFICATIONS:
-Demonstrated ability to facilitate cross-cultural learning
-Strong ability to connect with diverse groups of people across cultures and to make them feel valued
-Experience working with groups of people 15 – 18 years of age
-Ability to respond to unexpected logistical and cultural situations
-Previous teaching experience
-Commitment to volunteer work
-Previous work with volunteers
-Attention to detail and well organized
-Flexibility
-Possession of a good phone manner
-Event/conference planning experience
-At least 22 years of age
-Study abroad and/or international travel experience
-Position requires approximately 15 hours of preparation before the group convenes at the Gateway orientation. During the program, the Program Leaders will spend approximately 15 hours each week teaching English in addition to time spent preparing lessons, working with Egyptian volunteers and American students. Weekends on program are usually spent on scheduled AFS activities and excursions.
DETAILS AND BENEFITS
This is an unpaid volunteer position. AFS-USA will pay lodging and meals while on program, domestic and international travel and on-program transportation. The volunteer leader will be responsible for incidental expenses, visa/passport fees and medical insurance. Prior to departure the Program Leader will be provided an advance to cover program-related expenses. Upon return, the Program Leader will submit an expense report with accompanying receipts.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to Marilyn Stotts, AFS-USA Sponsored Programs Associate by Tuesday, April 15 by sending an email to ArabicSLI@afs.org with the subject line “Program Leader application”. Resumes not accompanied by a cover letter will not be considered.
AFS-USA, Inc
1 Whitehall, Second Floor
New York, NY 10004
Email: ArabicSLI@afs.org
Fax: 212.299.9090
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April 02, 2008
International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning
The current issue of International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (IJ-SoTL) is online at http://www.georgiasouthern.edu/ijsotl/issue_v2n1.htm.
The submission deadline for the July 2008 issue of IJ-SoTL is May 15, 2008.
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National Defense University Joint Operations Symposium
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June 4-5, 2008
National Defense University Joint Operations Symposium
Strategic Re-Assessment: From Long Range Planning to Future Strategy and Forces
Sponsored by:
The Institute for National Strategic Studies in cooperation with the Office of the Secretary of Defense and U.S. Joint Forces Command
Fundamental to the development and implementation of a successful future defense posture is a foundation comprised of a well-reasoned assessment of the future security environment, a clear understanding of the “realm of the possible” for and limitations of military forces, and an understanding of the nation’s security objectives.
There is no shortage of assessments of the future security environment. In the last decade, National Defense University itself has produced several, most recently, Strategic Challenges – America’s Global Security Agenda. The objectives of this symposium are to examine some of these strategic assessments, to review our success at incorporating their key elements into strategic and operational plans, and to propose ways to institutionalize best practices into the process for future force development and joint force planning. We will explore these issues through a series of panel discussions and keynote addresses.
Featured speakers will include military officers, government officials, and experts from research institutes. The symposium will be held at Fort Lesley J. McNair in Washington.
The program is open to the public. Participants are expected from government, business, universities, and research institutes from the United States and abroad.
Registration will open soon. A notice will be sent with further details on the agenda, speakers, and registration procedures.
If you would like to be removed from mailings regarding NDU events or publications please notify us at this address – NDU_Conferences@ndu.edu and provide this number – 67147, so that we can locate your record. You can also call 202-685-3857, or fax 202-685-3866 with your request.
Jerry Faber, CAPT USN (Ret)
Conference Director
Institute for National Strategic Studies
National Defense University
http://www.ndu.edu/inss/insshp.html
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FREE Bridge Course from Turkish to Azeri
Know Turkish? Learn Azeri 2!
June 2-June 11
Indiana University, Bloomington
In summer 2008 the Inner Asian and Uralic National Resource Center is offering A bridge course from Turkish to Azeri.
The 9-day course prior to the eight-week intensive language institute (SWSEEL) will allow students who have at least introductory knowledge of Turkish to enroll in intermediate-level of Azeri for the following eight weeks (June 13-August 8).
To apply please send an e-mail to iaunrc@indiana.edu
The bridge courses are taught in conjunction with SWSEEL. In order to be admitted to the bridge course you have to apply for intermediate Azeri at: https://www.indiana.edu/~iuslavic/swseel/login/1100.html
The bridge course is free of charge and is a no-credit course.
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Opportunities for Summer Central Asian Language Study
Indiana University's 2008 Summer Workshop in Slavic, East European and Central Asian Languages (June 13-August 8) is still accepting applications for Beginning and Intermediate levels in all languages. Funding is still available for Azerbaijani, Kazakh, and Turkmen. Visit the SWSEEL website for details:
http://www.indiana.edu/~iuslavic/swseel/
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Volunteer and Study Arabic in Egypt this summer
Marhaba offers service-learning summer programs for university students and recent graduates. Our mission is to encourage cross-cultural understanding while providing meaningful service to communities in the Middle East. Join us this summer in Cairo!
Program I: Provide educational and vocational training for refugees
from primarily African countries who have fled their homes due to war or other disasters.
Program II: Work with an Egyptian non-governmental organization
addressing urban poverty, economic development, and youth.
Program Dates: June 25 - August 6, 2008
Program Fee: $2600
Includes housing, Arabic classes, supplies, training, a cell phone,
cultural excursions, and a modest living stipend to cover food and
transportation.
Does not include transportation to or from Cairo or health insurance.
Limited scholarship funds available
*NEW*Application Deadline: March 31, 2008
For application materials and additional information, please visit our
website at http://www.gomarhaba.org or email us at info@gomarhaba.org
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AFS INTERCULTURAL PROGRAMS: PROGRAM LEADER – ARABIC SUMMER LANGUAGE INSTITUTE IN EGYPT
About AFS Intercultural Programs/USA:
AFS-USA works toward a more just and peaceful world by providing international and intercultural learning experiences to individuals, families, schools, and communities through a global volunteer partnership. For over 60 years, AFS-USA has provided international education opportunities to young people. Most recently, AFS has developed a host of new programs to address the needs of our changing global society. Through the addition of these global youth exchange programs, AFS has been steadily strengthening its outstanding commitment to its core mission. The organization has demonstrated a notable dedication to responding to the climate of the times; the origins of the Department of State sponsored youth programs developed as a direct response to specific global needs. The Arabic Summer Language Institute is a scholarship program for American high school students to participate in an intensive Arabic study course in Egypt, while living with an Egyptian host family and immersing themselves in the local culture. The course takes place over six weeks during the summer, with a series of pre-departure orientation conference calls in the spring.
AFS-USA is equally proud of its network of more than 5,000 volunteers located in communities throughout the United States. Our staff and volunteers work in partnership to deliver quality intercultural exchange experiences to those young people participating in the above programs. A truly volunteer-based organization, AFS is also strongly committed to more than 30,000 volunteers worldwide.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Two (2) Program Leaders will accompany 30 American high school students to Egypt for the duration of the program, in order to teach English to the participants’ host siblings and to provide on-program support to the American high school students. The Program Leaders will design and carry out the English language instruction to host sibling with a wide range of English abilities. The Program Leaders will work closely with AFS Egypt volunteers to support American students in their cultural immersion process.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Participation in six to eight pre-departure orientation conference calls with the American students
• Lead two sessions at the Gateway orientation before departure
• Work with AFS staff in the United States and Egypt to problem solve should unexpected logistical and cultural situations arise
• Communication with AFS-USA Sponsored Program staff
• Collaborative planning with fellow Group Leader
• Design of English language curriculum for Egyptian host siblings
• Teach English language courses to 15 – 20 Egyptian youth in a low resource environment
• Assist AFS Egypt volunteers in providing support to American participants
• Participate in post-program debriefs
• Submit multi-page program summary
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate cross-cultural learning
• Strong ability to connect with diverse groups of people across cultures and to make them feel valued
• Experience working with groups of people 15 – 18 years of age
• Ability to respond to unexpected logistical and cultural situations
• Previous teaching experience
• Commitment to volunteer work
• Previous work with volunteers
• Attention to detail and well organized
• Flexibility
• Possession of a good phone manner
• Event/conference planning experience
• At least 22 years of age
• Study abroad and/or international travel experience
• Position requires approximately 15 hours of preparation before the group convenes at the Gateway orientation. During the program, the Program Leaders will spend approximately 15 hours each week teaching English in addition to time spent preparing lessons, working with Egyptian volunteers and American students. Weekends on program are usually spent on scheduled AFS activities and excursions.
DETAILS AND BENEFITS
This is an unpaid volunteer position. AFS-USA will pay lodging and meals while on program, domestic and international travel and on-program transportation. The volunteer leader will be responsible for incidental expenses, visa/passport fees and medical insurance. Prior to departure the Program Leader will be provided an advance to cover program-related expenses. Upon return, the Program Leader will submit an expense report with accompanying receipts.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to Marilyn Stotts, AFS-USA Sponsored Programs Associate by Tuesday, April 15 by sending an email to ArabicSLI@afs.org with the subject line “Program Leader application”. Resumes not accompanied by a cover letter will not be considered.
AFS-USA, Inc
1 Whitehall, Second Floor
New York, NY 10004
Email: ArabicSLI@afs.org
Fax: 212.299.9090
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Women's Learning Partnership Job Opportunity: Program Associate
Women's Learning Partnership (WLP) is an international, non-governmental organization (NGO) established to advance communication and cooperation among the women of the world in order to protect human rights, facilitate sustainable development, and promote peace. WLP's programs focus on women's empowerment through implementing multi-country human rights advocacy campaigns, creating culture-specific multimedia skill-building curricula, and organizing grassroots workshops and training of trainer institutes on participatory and transformative leadership. WLP implements its training and capacity-building programs in cooperation with twenty partner organizations in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
Job Description: WLP's Program Associate is based at the WLP liaison office in Bethesda, Maryland (in the Washington DC metro area).
Responsibilities include:
-Liaising with WLP's partner organizations including Cameroon, Lebanon, Mauritania, and Morocco and assisting with coordinating the implementation and evaluation of grassroots training workshops, and national and regional training of trainer institutes.
-Coordinating the production of culture-specific language editions of leadership training handbooks, multimedia materials, and other training tools, including working with writers, reviewers, translators, editors, graphic designers, and printers.
-Assisting with implementation of online distance learning courses, radio webcasts, and video-conference meetings among WLP partners.
-Writing reports to funders, board, and partners, and enewsletter articles based on program results from the field.
-Assisting with planning and implementing international conferences and meetings.
Qualifications: Commitment and dedication to women's empowerment. Advanced degree in International Development, Human Rights or Political Science. Minimum 3 years experience working in the non-profit sector. Strong writing and editing skills. Ability to communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Understanding of emerging technologies and proficiency with computers/word processing. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure.
Preferred Skills: Foreign language skills (Arabic and/or French strongly preferred). Familiarity with the politics, history, and cultures in Africa or Asia or the Middle East. Creativity and flexibility. International experience is desirable.
Salary and Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent medical, dental, and retirement benefits.
Please send your resume, writing sample, and a list of three references to:
Search Committee
Women's Learning Partnership
4343 Montgomery Avenue, Suite 201, Bethesda, MD 20814
Fax: (1) 301-654-2775 | Email: wlp@learningpartnership.org
Web: www.learningpartnership.org
No calls please
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Learn Arabic in Jerusalem
Sign up now for Spring and Summer courses!
Spring course: April 1st-June 25th
Summer course: July 15th-August 20th
Khan Tankiz, Suq Al-Qattanin
The Old City, P.O. Box 51000 Jerusalem
www.jerusalem-studies.alquds.edu
Centre for Jerusalem Studies