The United Nations International Law Fellowship Programme

Applications for the 2016 International Law Fellowship Programme are currently being accepted.

The United Nations International Law Fellowship Programme is organized by the Codification Division of the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs. The Fellowship Programme provides high-quality training by prominent international law scholars and practitioners on a broad range of core subjects of international law. In addition, the interactive nature of the training allows the participants to share experiences and exchange ideas, which promotes greater understanding and cooperation on contemporary issues of international law.

The Fellowship Programme is intended to enable qualified professionals, in particular government officials and teachers of international law from developing countries and countries with emerging economies, to deepen their knowledge of international law and of the legal work of the United Nations and its associated bodies.

The Fellowship Programme accommodates up to 21 participants.

The Program
The Fellowship Programme consists of an annual six-week summer course at the Peace Palace in The Hague, the Netherlands. The participants attend lectures and seminars in international law organized by the Codification Division as well as the public international law session at The Hague Academy of International Law.

The lectures and seminars organized by the Codification Division are given by prominent international law scholars and practitioners from different regions and legal systems.

Eligibility

• Candidate must have a legal background and professional experience in the field of formal law
• Candidates must be in good health and certify that able to attend the entire course period
• Candidates must be from developing countries with emerging economies
• Fluency in spoken and written English or French

Deadline: December 1, 2015

For More Information And To Apply Visit Here

Diary of a ksl student…

Part two…

I can’t believe am just about to begin the last learning semester at the School of Law. Time, I have noted with age seems to be less of a big deal... A year now goes by faster than I ever recall. I remember thinking in high school especially that Jesus had to come before I graduated…that is how long four years felt like to me back then. Anyhow I digress… So this is what my ksl journey has been thus far.

The long anticipated and overly hyped oral exams came and went last term. I am happy to report that no one died during this process. I am not sure why the school or their administration is so secretive about this process. Till the morning of the exam day, I was not too sure what the expectations were to ace that exam. The marking outline is not shared with the student prior to, during or after the exam and the examination scope is not well defined either. Reading for an exam covering anything and everything in law is definitely a bit tasking and almost impossible to adequately prepare for. Why you should be standing during the 5-20 minute exercise is another mind boggling think I can’t really wrap my head around. I am particular keen to see how the examiners will justify scores to students especially when the duration, complexity of the question and circumstances are not constant factors in every panel! My best advice to myself in hindsight or to future examinees would be to dress like a real lawyer going to court and not for arbitration…be confident but not corky…and just be you. Trying to be different on that day based on others advice will just make you more nervous that you already need to be. No writing material is required for this exam and there will be a safe place to deposit your handbag for the lasses. (I wish someone shared this insight with me before then.)Not knowing what the examiners are really testing is a challenge but the best advice I can give is to actively listen to the question. It could be something as easy as singing the National Anthem (true story) or something along the lines of explaining what a derivative suit is (yours truly was asked this).

I am happy to report that almost all project work is in. Working with ten other people on the same write-up is not only extremely exhausting but also really difficult. When done well, this process can be tremendously rewarding and the output very comprehensive with the appreciation of multiple views on the subject matter. Project work is unsurprisingly where individuals’ true characters are unleashed. It will take you a week tops on working on these exams to appreciate the group busy bees, the downright lazy and the absurd folks. I am constantly in bewilderment at how self-righteous some members can be and let others slave for a shared grade! The excuses you will here for this unacceptable behavior can make any genuinely industrious member blow a gasket but this process just reaffirms why and how every profession, law included, has a pyramid with the exceptional folks (not unexpected the fewest) at the apex and the majority of the rest at the base. If you are keen to start a law firm after graduation, perhaps you may want to consider and reflect on an individual’ contributions during their course work…this may be a good indication of their work ethics and most importantly on their team spirit/work capabilities!

Here’s to third term…to less drama and more work in preparation for the final exam!

Call for NEF Ambassadors

Call for NEF Ambassadors

The Next Einstein Forum (NEF) is working to build a targeted team of 54 young Ambassadors, one from each African country, to participate in the NEF Global Gathering in 2016, champion African science, technology, engineering and math globally and become part of the growing NEF community.

Check out their website for more information on the NEF Country Ambassador Benefits and Responsibilities here http://nef.org/ambassadors/

Conditions of Eligibility

·        42 years of age or less as of 31 December, 2015

·        Resident of an African country

·        A history of leadership and engagement in the community

·        Advanced studies or professional certificates, personal projects, demonstrated entrepreneurial achievements and similar work – a Doctorate is not required

·        Applicants are encouraged from all fields of science, including basic sciences, STEM, health and social science fields

·        Demonstrated passion for raising Africa’s profile in science and/or social science

·        An active profile in the community of work/study and/or online including social media

·        Able to clearly communicate to an audience in English or French

To find out more on the selection guidelines and process check out http://nef.org/ambassadors/

The selection process will aim for the following:

·        At least 40 percent of selected NEF Ambassadors are women

·        At most one NEF Ambassador from each African country

Process Opens: 15 July 2015

Deadline: before midnight GMT on 31 August 2015

INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT AT JCCP.

JCCP is a non-governmental organization established in 1999 in Japan, with its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan and field offices in Nairobi, Kenya and in Juba, South Sudan. JCCP’s mission is to contribute to global peace and security by building human capacity for conflict prevention and peace-building: specializing in capacity building of NGOs and civil society, community security, experts’ training in peacekeeping operations, peace-building for civilians, police and military, protection of vulnerable people, education and livelihood support.

JCCP’s Representative Office in Nairobi, Kenya seeks to engage an Intern for a period of 6 months. The Intern will work with the project team and will assist in field work as well as in managing hard data collected in the field and entering it into the database.

Requirements

·         Pursuing or just completed a minimum of diploma or degree in a community work or related course;

·         Ability to work with community especially in the informal settlement;

·         Ability to read handwritten scripts;

·         Fluency in English and Swahili;

·         Good command of computer applications, Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access and Microsoft Outlook;

·         Self motivated and ability to beat deadlines; and

·         A team player with ability to build and maintain relationships with supervisors, colleagues and partners.

Application Procedure
Please send a cover letter, a detailed CV with contact details of three references to recruit.jccp.kenya@gmail.com 
The email application should be marked as 'Application for Internship' in the subject. Deadline for Application is 7^thAugust 2015. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

For more info check out http://www.jccp.or.jp/english/

Commonwealth Youth Awards Nominations 2016

Do you know a young person making a positive difference in your community or country?

Nominations are open for the 2016 Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work. These awards recognise inspiring young people whose development work has had a significant impact on people and communities in their country or region.

We are looking for young people aged 15 to 29 years, whose development work demonstrates the Commonwealth’s Plan of Action for Youth Empowerment, to:

·         Promote youth participation in decision making

·         Promote economic empowerment of young people

·         Take action for equality between young women and young men

·         Promote peaceful and democratic environment in which human rights flourish

·         Provide quality education for all

·         Improve access to information and communication technology

·         Promote health, development and values through sport and culture

·         Engage young people to protect the environment.

Criteria for nomination

Individuals are able to nominate themselves or can be nominated by someone who is able to vouch for the legitimacy of the nominee’s development work. The nominee must meet the following criteria:

·         The nominee must have been engaged in their development work for more than 12 months either in a professional or voluntary capacity

·         The nominee must be from a Commonwealth member country

·         The development work must be ongoing and in a Commonwealth member country

·         The nominee should not be older than 29 on 31 December 2016

·         Nominees should give permission for their names to be put forward (if nominated by someone else).

·         Award winners and finalists must agree to take part in publicity and activities generated by the Commonwealth.

·         The development work can be within any number of areas, including agriculture, skills training, arts and culture, environment protection, education, health and well-being, human rights, information and communications technology, journalism and many more areas including sport, science and sustainability.

Nomination Process

Applications open 6 July 2015 and close 31 August 2015. Complete the online nomination form to submit a nomination.

You will be required to provide:

·         Details about yourself

·         Details about the person you are nominating (if nominating someone)

·         The reasons you think the nominee (or you, if you are nominating yourself) deserves to win

·         A description of the development work and how it makes a positive difference to the lives of others.

Awards will be decided on the basis of:

·         Quality of impact

·         Level of innovation/fresh approaches to problem-solving

·         Quality of achievement

·         Quality of the evidence provided

·         Sustainability: building capacity of future generations to meet their own needs.
Nominations can only be received via the online form or by email. If you are having problems with the online form, you may cut and paste the information into a word document and send as an attachment to youth@commonwealth.int

1-Year Graduate Internship

Plan is looking for Graduate Interns.

Plan International is a global organization that works side by side with communities in 50 developing countries to end the cycle of poverty for children and their families. Plan works at the community level to develop customized solutions and ensure long-term sustainability. Our solutions are designed up-front to be owned by communities and range from clean water and healthcare programs to education projects, economic empowerment, child protection initiatives and youth civic engagement. Across program areas, Plan’s activities are guided by a Child-Centered Community Development (CCCD) approach, which is rights-based, holistic, gender-sensitive, and inclusive.

Criteria for eligibility

Those eligible to apply to participate in the internship program shall be Kenyan citizens who meet the following criteria:

1. Graduates from Kenyan universities/reputable colleges

2. Must have completed studies in a relevant field of study within the last 24 months.

3. Graduates who are below 25 years old and willing to commit their time on the program for the entire year

4. Demonstrated good character, creativity, honesty, positive attitude and ability to learn

5. Graduates who are currently not in employment

The following are the areas available for internship and the locations:

1. Human Resource - Nairobi

2. Procurement - Nairobi

3. Audit- Nairobi

4. Monitoring and Evaluation- Nairobi

5. Communications (Graphics Design and Photography)- Nairobi

6. IT- Nairobi

7. Finance- Nairobi

Number of positions available: 7

Plan Kenya is committed to the rights and well-being of children including their protection. Accordingly, the enrolment in the internship program is subject to our child protection standards including appropriate background checks and adherence to our Child Protection Policy.

If you meet the requirements of the above position, please visit http://plan-internationalkenya.org/jobs/

To access the full job description and make an online application with your updated curriculum vitae and contacts of 3 professional referees. The closing date of applications is Monday 29 June 2015. This  positions are open to Kenyan Nationals Only. You are invited to read more about Plan in our website www.plan-international.org.

Announcing the Call for 2016 Advocacy Fellows

AVAC is pleased to announce the call for 2016 Advocacy Fellows.

This update provides information on the Advocacy Fellows program, the application process, link to a short informational video and details on an upcoming informational call for interested applicants to be held on Wednesday, 8 July 2015.

The submission deadline for Advocacy Fellows applications is Monday, 10 August 2015.

Download application materials at www.avac.org/fellows-application-materials.

About the Program
The goal of AVAC’s Advocacy Fellows program is to expand the capacity of advocates and organizations to monitor, support and help shape biomedical HIV prevention research and implementation of proven interventions worldwide. The program is guided by AVAC’s conviction that effective and sustainable advocacy grows out of work that reflects organizational and individual interests, priorities and partnerships.

The Advocacy Fellows program provides support to emerging and mid-career advocates to design and implement advocacy projects focused on biomedical HIV prevention research and implementation activities in their countries and communities. These projects are designed to addresses locally identified gaps and priorities. Fellows receive training, full-time financial support and technical assistance to plan and implement a targeted one-year project within host organizations working in HIV/AIDS and/or advocacy. Host organizations are critical partners in the program and Fellows projects can be an opportunity for an organization to further develop its own work in this field.

The Fellows program focuses on low- and middle-income countries where clinical research on HIV vaccines, microbicides, multi-purpose prevention technologies, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and cure is planned or ongoing and/or where there is implementation or plans for rollout for newer proven interventions such as voluntary medical male circumcision, PrEP, early treatment, high impact combination prevention packages that combine biomedical strategies for population impact, and where the links between sexual and reproductive health and HIV risk for women are being studied.

HIV Prevention Research Advocacy Fellows are:

• Emerging or mid-career community leaders and advocates involved or interested in advocacy around biomedical HIV prevention research and implementation.
• Individuals with some experience or education in the areas of HIV and AIDS, public health, medicine, international development, women’s rights, communications, and/or advocacy with key populations, such as sex workers, gay men, other men who have sex with men and transgender women and people who inject drugs.
• Based in low- and middle-income countries where biomedical HIV prevention clinical research is planned and/or where implementation of combination prevention packages is planned, ongoing or emerging.
• Able to collaborate with English-speaking mentors.

Please visit www.avac.org/pxrd to identify countries where research and implementation is ongoing or planned and to learn more about the research.

Learn More
Prospective applicants or host organizations who want to learn more about this program or have questions about the application process are encouraged to:

• Watch a three-minute video featuring past Fellows, host supervisors and AVAC staff reflecting on the program.
• Download the 2016 Advocacy Fellows Information Packet and application materials at www.avac.org/fellows-application-materials.
• Visit AVAC's Fellows page for more information on current and alumni Fellows.
• Join an informational conference call to learn more about the program and ask questions directly to those who lead the program and/or have been a part of it on Wednesday, 8 July, at 7am Lima / 8am New York / 9am Rio / 2pm Johannesburg / 3pm Nairobi / 5:30pm Mumbai / 7pm Bangkok (Visit www.timeanddate.com to confirm the time in your time zone.) Register for the call here. [The call will be recorded and loaded to the Fellows page.]

If you have any questions about the Fellows program or the application process, please email fellows@avac.org.

Applications are due by MONDAY, 10 AUGUST 2015.