From shuyer at wigsat.org Tue Jan 4 10:44:25 2011 From: shuyer at wigsat.org (Sophia Huyer) Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 10:44:25 -0500 Subject: [Wigsat-l] ICIMOD Gender Specialist Message-ID: ICIMOD. Kathmandu, Nepal. Closing date: January 15, 2011. Description: ICIMOD is a regional knowledge development and learning centre serving the eight regional member countries of the Hindu Kush-Himalayas ? Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. We are working to develop an economically and environmentally sound mountain ecosystem to improve the living standards of mountain populations -? now, and for the future. To support the implementation of its programmes, ICIMOD seeks to recruit a Gender Specialist Under the overall guidance of the Director Programme Operations, and the direct supervision of the Gender and Governance Division Head, the Gender Specialist will contribute to enhance ICIMOD?s capacities in addressing gender issues in sustainable mountain development. Responsibilities: Specifically, the Gender Specialist will perform the following tasks: Identify, research and document gender issues related to natural resources management, livelihoods, biodiversity & conservation, climate change adaptation and vulnerability, and hazard preparedness in the HKH; Contribute to the implementation of ICIMOD?s existing gender equity policy and gender mainstreaming strategy; support ICIMOD?s action areas in strengthening capacities, integrating gender analysis and equity issues, and developing gender approaches, methodologies, frameworks, guidelines and monitoring as a part of their projects; Organize and contribute to workshops, conferences and trainings on gender approaches and methodologies for ICIMOD staff and partners; Develop knowledge sharing products and participate in advocacy initiatives; Support the Gender and Governance Division Head in her role as a focal point for the gender and development network in ICIMOD and in the region, and in enhancing women?s empowerment, participation and leadership in mountain development. Requirements: Our candidate has good leadership capacities, is a good communicator, has excellent writing skills, and practices a cooperative but determined management style. S/He is familiar with mountain development issues, has in-depth knowledge and research experience in development and gender issues, and the ability to translate ideas, research and learnings into action through a coherent program of work. We expect the successful candidate to have an advanced post graduate degree in the social sciences or related fields such as gender studies, anthropology, development studies, geography, etc., and with at least five years of experience in applying gender analysis and transposing gender conceptual frameworks, analysis and methodologies in diverse disciplines/sectors and contexts. Good networking skills, publications record and demonstrated ability to take initiative are assets. We offer a challenging position in a dynamic organisation with an attractive employment package. The duty station is Kathmandu, Nepal, with frequent travel in the region and internationally. To Apply: Applications together with a complete curriculum vitae and the names and contact addresses of three referees should be sent to HRD Officer, ICIMOD, GPO Box 3226, Kathmandu, Nepal, hrd at icimod.org, not later than 15 January 2011. Further information including a detailed terms of reference is available at www.icimod.org under `Vacancies? or call (977-1) 5003222. ICIMOD is committed to gender equity and has a strong interest in recruiting women. Only short- listed candidates will be notified. Article License: Copyright - Article License Holder: ICIMOD -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From shuyer at wigsat.org Sat Jan 8 10:39:29 2011 From: shuyer at wigsat.org (Sophia Huyer) Date: Sat, 8 Jan 2011 10:39:29 -0500 Subject: [Wigsat-l] Symposium on Gender, Science and Technology at 22nd PSC Message-ID: <95351CE9-26F3-4141-A70E-BB4E12068877@wigsat.org> Dear Colleagues, The 22nd Pacific Science Congress to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (14-18 June, see: www.22ndpsc.net) will include a symposium, "Gender, Science and Technology: Women, Science and Innovation in Asia and the Pacific". In addition to topics related to innovation the symposium will address a range of topics including gender and climate change, water, santiation, conventional and green energy and indigeious knowledge. Please see the attached call for papers and circulate to your networks. With Aloha and Best Wishes for the New Year, Nancy Lewis Nancy D Lewis, Director | Research PrWati Herma Maryunaniogram T: 808.944.7245 | F: 808.944.7399 E: LewisN at EastWestCenter.org East-West Center 1601 East-West Road, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96848-1601 USA EastWestCenter.org/research -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 2011 Women and Science_FINAL.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 107714 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From shuyer at wigsat.org Thu Jan 13 10:12:15 2011 From: shuyer at wigsat.org (Sophia Huyer) Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:12:15 -0500 Subject: [Wigsat-l] =?windows-1252?q?REMINDER!!___Announcement=3A_2011_Tec?= =?windows-1252?q?hnology_in_Government_in_Africa_=28TIGA=29_Awards_/_Prix?= =?windows-1252?q?_TIGA_2011_pour_l=92utilisation_de_la_Technologie_dans_l?= =?windows-1252?q?=92Administration__en_Afrique_-_Deadline_for_Application?= =?windows-1252?q?s=3A_28_February_2011?= In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <900764A3-5A30-4B7D-B557-EFB054618B7A@wigsat.org> REMINDER! Deadline for Applications: 28 February 2011 Announcement: 2011 Technology in Government in Africa (TIGA) Awards Deadline for Applications: 28 February 2011 The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Government of Finland are pleased to announce the SecondTechnology in Government in Africa (TIGA) Awards. Technology in Government in Africa (TIGA) Awards recognise African Governments? effective use of ICTs for public service delivery as part of fulfilling ECA?s African Information Society Initiative (AISI) and the Government of Finland?s Development Cooperation Strategy on ICTs for development in Africa. The Awards goes to African Governments and institutions based on the continent that are engaged in initiating, developing, and implementing ICTs for public service contributing to the development of the Information Society in Africa. The aims are to: ? Create greater awareness on the role of ICTs in the public services and the development process within the framework of the African Information Society Initiative (AISI); ? Encourage African Governments and institutions to use ICTs for development in general and improved public/citizen?s services in particular; and ? Motivate other African stakeholders in effective utilization of ICTs for citizen?s services. Started in 2007, this pioneering African programme will publicly recognise the innovation, excellence, and leadership in Africa?s public sector e-government development and its deployment. It is currently recognised as an honour to be nominated for the TIGA Awards, and a significant career achievement for the team members to be selected as an Award Winner. The first TIGA Awards recognised twelve innovative projects from nine countries, and the second,, which was organised in 2009 considered innovative projects from ten countries in recognition of achievements that led to changes in the use of ICTs in Government service delivery. The TIGA Award is intended to be a biennial event to honour African Governments and institutions. More information is available at: http://www.uneca.org/tiga XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Annonce : Prix TIGA 2011 pour l?utilisation de la Technologie dans l?Administration en Afrique Date limite de candidature : le 28 f?vrier 2011 La Commission Economique pour l?Afrique et le Gouvernement de la Finlande ont le plaisir d?annoncer le troisi?me prix pour l?utilisation de la technologie dans l?administration en Afrique. Les prix pour l?utilisation de la Technologie dans l?Administration en Afrique visent ? r?compenser le travail des Etats Africains dans l?utilisation effective des Technologies de l? Information et de la Communication (TIC) dans la d?livrance des services publics mis en ?uvre dans le cadre de l?Initiative pour la Soci?t? de l?Information en Afrique (AISI) de la CEA et de la Strat?gie de la Coop?ration pour le D?veloppement du Gouvernement de la Finlande. Les prix sont destin?s aux Etats Africains et aux institutions bas?es en Afrique qui sont engag?s dans la conception, le d?veloppement, et la mise en ?uvre des programmes TIC pour les services publics et contribuant ? la mise en ?uvre de la Soci?t? de l?Information dans le continent. Les objectifs sont : ? de susciter une plus grande conscience sur le r?le des TICs dans les services publics et le processus de d?veloppement dans le cadre de l?Initiative pour la Soci?t? de l?Information en Afrique (AISI) ; ? d?encourager les Etats et les Institutions africaines ? utiliser les TICs pour le d?veloppement en g?n?ral et pour am?liorer les services publics en particulier ; ? d?influencer les autres acteurs africains ? utiliser effectivement les TICs au service des citoyens. Initi? en 2007 ce programme pionnier africain r?compensera publiquement l?innovation, l?excellence et le leadership dans le d?veloppement du e-gouvernement (administration ?lectronique) dans le secteur public en Afrique. La nomination aux Prix TIGA devrait ?tre per?ue comme un honneur et une r?ussite de carri?re dans le secteur public pour les membres des ?quipes qui seront s?lectionn?es. Le Prix TIGA sera un ?v?nement qui se passera tous le deux ans pour honorer les Gouvernements et institutions africains . Pour plus d'information : http://www.uneca.org/tiga -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: TIGA-Awards2011-EN.doc Type: application/msword Size: 211456 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: TIGA-Awards2011-FR.doc Type: application/msword Size: 214016 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From shuyer at wigsat.org Wed Jan 26 13:29:26 2011 From: shuyer at wigsat.org (Sophia Huyer) Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2011 13:29:26 -0500 Subject: [Wigsat-l] IANAS Women for Science Working Group (WfS-WG) Website Message-ID: <6592D533-1E9B-4185-9985-630850A9CF13@wigsat.org> Launch of the IANAS Women for Science Working Group (WfS-WG) Website The Women for Science Working Group (WfS-WG) was established by the InterAmerican Network of Academies of Science (IANAS) in June 2010 under the sponsorship of IAP, the Global Network of Science Academies. The IANAS WfS-WG has the mandate to advise IANAS and its member academies on fostering a climate in the sciences that is welcoming to women, and to alert and advise IANAS on gender issues in its programmes and initiatives. It develops actions that increase the visibility of the contributions of women scientists and engineers in the region and provides these women with opportunities for networking. WfS-WG also works closely with North American, Latin American and worldwide organizations that focus on engaging and empowering women in S&T. The Women for Science website was developed by the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSDW) (www.owsdw.org) in collaboration with the WfS-WG. The first phase of the site presents information about: 1) The WfS-WG and its initial activities and meetings 2) Gender-related resources and links in the IANAS programme areas of science education, water and energy 3) The roles of IAP and IANAS in establishing and supporting the WfS-WG. In the near future the site will highlight the lives and achievements of eminent women scientists in the Latin America and Caribbean regions and promote networking, career development and leadership opportunities in the region. The site is located at: http://www.ianas.org/wfswg/women_en.asp. January 25, 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From shuyer at wigsat.org Thu Jan 27 10:06:44 2011 From: shuyer at wigsat.org (Sophia Huyer) Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2011 10:06:44 -0500 Subject: [Wigsat-l] Young Professionals' Platform for Agricultural Research for Development In-Reply-To: <9e5be6f5-bb76-465d-9be5-c8ba524624a1@dgroups.org> Message-ID: <92366B2D-3262-419F-B43C-0BE11B975571@wigsat.org> From [web2fordev] Young Professionals' Platform for Agricultural Research for Development Consultancy Vacancy- Closing date: 28th January 2011 The Young Professionals Platform for Agricultural Research for Development (YPARD) serves as a medium for young professionals (YPs) in Agricultural Research for Development (ARD) to voice their views, exchange perspectives and develop themselves into better ARD professionals. YPARD has four strategic objectives: 1) to facilitate exchange of information and knowledge among young professionals across disciplines, professions, age and regions; 2) to broaden opportunities for young professionals to contribute to strategic ARD policy debates; 3) to promote agriculture among young people, and 4) to facilitate access to resource and capacity building opportunities. FAO is looking for a Web and Communications Officer to help us fulfil these objectives Read more: http://www.e-agriculture.org/news/consultancy-vacancy-based-rome-young-professionals-platform-agricultural-research-development Giacomo Rambaldi Senior Programme Coordinator Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Co-operation ACP-EU P.O. Box 380, NL 6700AJ Wageningen, The Netherlands (ordinary mail deliveries) Agro Business Park 2, NL 6708PW Wageningen, The Netherlands (courier deliveries) Phone: +31 (0)317 467174 (direct); Fax: +31 (0)317 460067; Skype: giacomo4411 ________________________

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