PHD scholarship
La Trobe University
A doctoral research scholarship to undertake research with the Developmental Leadership Program on the relationship between research and the impact on policy and practice.
This prestigious scholarship, established by La Trobe University in partnership with the Developmental Leadership Program, https://dlprog.org will be awarded to an outstanding applicant who is interested in exploring how a research program can best assess and communicate its impact.
As an applicant you should have should have a high level of academic achievement and an interest in impact evaluation, leadership and governance, and policy development. You will ‘accompany’ the program throughout its third phase (2019-21), collecting and analysing information on the research and outreach of the program, and developing innovative ways to research and communicate the findings.
Link:
https://www.latrobe.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/1025171/DLP-Scholarship-flyer.pdf
Disaster Risk Reduction Policy Officer
Australian Volunteers Program
The Disaster Protection Law was revised and passed by the Parliament of Mongolia in February 2017. The newly approved law aims to strengthen three key areas that include disaster risk reduction and prevention, humanitarian coordination and recovery. Following this amended legislation, NEMA established its Disaster Risk Management Department (DRMD), with a focus on disaster risk reduction, shifting emphasis to disaster prevention and preparedness, rather than response. To further develop and reinforce the implementation of the National Action Plan of Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR) and National framework on Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction, the department seeks a volunteer who will bring expertise in disaster risk reduction policy and practice.
Australian volunteers are supported with return airfares, a living and accommodation allowance, training and more.
Link:
https://assignments.australianvolunteers.com/s/assignment-detail?pid=a0Q7F00000Di6SqUAJ
Sustainable Waste Management Specialist
Australian Volunteers Program
The Government of Myanmar requests the support of Australian volunteer to Environmental Conservation Department and its delivery partner, Global Green Growth Institute, to support the implementation of the GCF funded Green Cities Readiness project. Regional and city governments expressed particular interest in gaining expertise in all aspects of Solid Waste Management and circular economy value chain development. Subject matter specialists are limited in Myanmar and assistance is needed to supporting the building of in-house expertise in sustainable municipal solid waste management and sanitation, drawing on best-practices from an international perspective.
Australian volunteers are supported with return airfares, training and more.
Link:
https://assignments.australianvolunteers.com/s/assignment-detail?pid=a0Q7F00000MECPkUAP
Human Rights Officer
Australian Volunteers Program
The human rights situation in Mongolia is characterized by increasing legal and policy commitments to human rights protection over the past few years, yet ongoing challenges of national implementation and limited public consultation. The Resident Coordinator (RC) and the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) have found that there is a need to strengthen the human rights capacity in the Office of the RC to enable the UNCT to efficiently support the country in addressing important human rights gaps. The provision of dedicated, human rights expertise within the office will enable the RC and the UNCT to engage with key stakeholders and support their enhanced engagement with international human rights mechanisms.
Australian volunteers are supported with return airfares, a living and accommodation allowance, training and more.
Link:
https://assignments.australianvolunteers.com/s/assignment-detail?pid=a0Q7F00000EyKmZUAV
Intern Opportunities
WHO Collaborating Centre, University of Technology Sydney
Internship Opportunities
Placed within the Faculty of Health, the WHO Collaborating Centre of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Development (WHO CC UTS) forms part of an international collaborative network. The Centre supports and undertakes projects in support of WHO programs at national, regional and international levels.
Three positions are available:
1. Assisting on current Pacific health leadership research and/or international development projects.
2. Communications/marketing including web content, printed material, stories and reporting.
3. Helping coordinate global nursing/midwifery meetings with high-level health leaders.
Preference is for interns with: a master’s degree (completed or currently pursuing) in social sciences, public health, international public health, community development and other such related degrees; experience in the health sector; strong organizational skills; and ability to work flexibly.
Please note that positions and work is unpaid
and hours are negotiable to fit within your studies.
Find more information at our website: www.whocc.uts.edu.au
www.globalnetworkwhocc.com and www.spcnmoa.com
Please send your CV and cover letter to: melanie.anderson@uts.edu.au
Link:
https://www.uts.edu.au/research-and-teaching/our-research/who-collaborating-centre
PhD Scholarship (Humanitarian Shelter and Settlements)
The University of Sydney
PhD scholarship in civil engineering based in the Humanitarian Frontiers Lab in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Sydney.
The individual will pursue research on scaling safe shelter and housing construction in the aftermath of disasters and conflicts in developing communities. Potential areas of focus may include behaviour change and household motivations for safer construction, supporting ‘self-recovery’ strategies in humanitarian shelter programming, and/or settlement and area-based approaches. Other potential areas of focus may include unpacking organising principles of integrated humanitarian approaches, cross-case comparisons of community recovery outcomes, or organisational change of humanitarian agencies to adapt to new delivery mechanisms. Findings will offer policy recommendations to extend the impact of humanitarian shelter assistance.
Qualitative and/or quantitative methods will be employed, and the candidate should have an eagerness to work across disciplines in a multi-cultural team. Previous humanitarian work or volunteer experience in international contexts is desirable. Research will involve periods of time (months) living in the field conducting research. Candidates must be able and willing to travel and live overseas (maximum 12 months over the degree).
Link:
https://humanitarianfrontierslab.org/resources/student-opportunities/
Mentoring opportunity for MA of International Development students
WhyDev
WhyDev provides collaborative and participatory services for individuals, communities and organisations that are committed to global development. Their main partners are Monash University, ONE, and OIC Cambodia.
WhyDev and Monash University entered into a partnership to implement an online mentoring program, Colab m. This is for students enrolled in the MA of International Development Practice. Colab m aims to connect students with the Development sector and enable them to build one-on-one relationship with Development practitioners.
As a mentor, you will have the opportunity to build a long-term relationship with your mentee, discuss development practices and exchange knowledge.
This is an excellent opportunity to engage in a 12 week program that involves 6 online peer mentoring sessions with students from Monash University.
For further information please contact Danya at danya@whydev.org
