Apply for Republic of Austria Scholarships for International Students in Austria, 2015
Foundation of the Republic of Austria is offering scholarships for international students (except Austrians). Applicants who are descendents of forced labourers (regardless of their country of origin) or people coming from countries that have suffered exceptionally from the Nazi regime, especially from the recruitment of forced labourers. Scholarships are awarded to pursue research on their diploma or master thesis or their dissertation at scientific research institutions in Austria. The application deadlines are March 1, 2015 and September 1, 2015.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in the field of Natural Sciences, Technical Sciences, Human Medicine, Health Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for students to pursue research on their diploma or master thesis or their dissertation at scientific research institutions in Austria (e.g. universities, Austrian Academy of Sciences, National Library, National Archive).
Scholarship Provider: Scholarship Foundation of the Republic of Austria
Scholarship can be taken at: Austria
Eligibility: Eligible for application are
– descendents of forced labourers (regardless of their country of origin)
– or people coming from countries that have suffered exceptionally from the Nazi regime, especially from the recruitment of forced labourers.
Students meeting the above mentioned criteria can apply to pursue research
– on their diploma or master thesis
– or their dissertation.
No scholarships are awarded for Bachelor-, Master- or Doctoral/PhD studies pursued in Austria, summer courses, language courses, clinical traineeships or internships.
-Applicants must not have studied/pursued research/pursued academic work in Austria in the last six months before taking up the grant.
-Age limit: Doctoral students: 40 years at the time of submission of the application (for the application deadline March 1, 2015: born on or after March 1, 1975)
for other students: 35 years at the time of submission of the application (for the application deadline March 1, 2015: born on or after March 1, 1980)
Scholarship Open for International Students: International Students (except Austria) can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship Description: All scholarships are based on competition. This means that even in the case of the fulfilment of all the requirements there is no legal claim to the award of the scholarship. An award is only possible once per category, a renewal is not possible. Scholarships are also awarded for research periods at scientific research institutions in Austria (e.g. universities, Austrian Academy of Sciences, National Library, National Archive). As for article 1 of the Austrian Data Protection Act, BGBl. Nr. 165/1999 in the present version, the applicant is aware of the fact and fully agrees that personal data contained in the application and its enclosures may be forwarded to the authority processing the scholarship, the contracting parties, the Austrian Foreign Ministry and other granting authorities for statistical purposes and in order to ensure that the application can be processed properly.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): Scholarships are awarded for maximum of 4 months.
What does it cover? The scholarships will include:
-monthly scholarship instalment: 940 EUR
-accident and health insurance: if necessary, the OeAD (Austrian Agency for International Cooperation in Education and Research) will effect an accident and health insurance. The costs for the insurance have to be covered from the scholarship.
-The OeAD provides scholarship holders with accommodation (student dormitory or apartment). Monthly costs: 220 to 470 EUR (depending on the level of comfort requested by the scholarship holder). The scholarship holder has to pay an administrative fee of 18 EUR/month to the OeAD for the provision of accommodation. The costs for the accommodation have to be covered from the scholarship.
-Applicants from countries which are neither members of the EU nor members of EFTA, EEA or OECD can be granted a travel allowance of up to max. 500 EUR in addition to the scholarship.
Selection Criteria: All scholarships are based on competition. This means that even in the case of the fulfilment of all the requirements there is no legal claim to the award of the scholarship. The selection is made by the Scholarship Council in regard to the following selection criteria:
– Formal check (through the OeAD-GmbH)
– Necessity of the research stay in Austria in regard to the further process of the thesis.
– What are the plans for the research stay in the framework of the scholarship?
– How will the Project be carried out? Which scientific methods will you apply?
– What are the main objectives of your research stay in Austria?
– Which steps have you planned in order to achieve these objectives (research in archives, interviews, . . .)?
– Have you already completed preparatory work to achieve these objectives (if yes, which ones)?
– Where do you plan to carry out your project (library, archive, institute . . .)?
– academic background (since when are you already studying, which grades have you achieved) and list of publications or documents in regard to your artistic work so far.
– plausibility of the Application.
Notification: Not Known
Online Application: The mode of applying is online. The following documents have to be uploaded for the online application:
-fully completed Online Application form “Application for a Scholarship of the Scholarship Foundation of the Republic of Austria” including a CV and a project plan, describing the plans and completed preparatory work for the research stay in Austria
-two letters of recommendation from university lecturers. For these letters of recommendation no specific form is required; they have to contain the letterhead, date and signature of the person recommending the applicant and the stamp of the university / department and must be no older than six months at the time of application
-confirmation of supervision by a supervisor at the chosen Austrian university, university of applied sciences or research institution
-scanned passport (showing the name and picture of the applicant)
-university graduation certificate of your diploma, master, PhD or doctoral studies at a university outside Austria resp. proof of enrollment at a study programme at a university outside Austria
-for descendants of forced labourers: processing number or photocopy of the letter of information or other relevant proofs
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadlines are March 1, 2015 and September 1, 2015.
For Further Scholarship Information and how to apply for the scholarship.
Senior Administrative Assistant job opportunity at Summit Foundation (SUFO)
Job Title: Senior Administrative Assistant (SAA)
Summit Foundation (SUFO) is a leading youth civil society and development organization, incorporated as a nonprofit company limited by guarantee, and working in the Acholi region, Northern Uganda since 2009. The organization has been at the forefront of youth empowerment, participation and development in the region, and internationally, and has significantly contributed to some of the most crucial legal and policy efforts in Uganda and African region.
In 2009, a few months after launching its extraordinary and innovative youth programme, the organization participated in the development of the East African Youth Charter on Human Rights and Good Governance, an initiative spearheaded by African Youth Trust (Nairobi) and strategic allies in the East African Community member states.
In September 2009, SUFO represented Uganda at the African Union conference to develop and validate the Decade of Youth 2009 – 2018 Plan of Action, and the Plan was later approved by the Conference of Ministers of Youth Affairs in 2011.
Prior to the Uganda’s General Elections in 2011, SUFO worked closely with Uganda Youth Network and key youth civil society organizations in the country, and developed the National Youth Manifesto 2011 – 2016, led the popularization of this manifesto in Acholi region, and got several local politicians to commit to implementation of this manifesto when elected.
Job Summary: The Senior Administrative Assistants will be responsible for managing the day–to–day administration of all office functions, providing direct support to three executive staff members (Chief Operating Officer, Chief Finance Officer, and Chief Partnerships Officer) and supporting the Executive Secretary in managing and coordinating the Executive Office of the CEO at the Central Office.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for answering telephones and taking detailed messages,
- Draft correspondences, format letters and type documents using MS Word,
- Proofread technical letters and reports
- Arrange meetings for staff and take meeting minutes,
- Ensure timely and accurate data entry into the database using MS Excel
- Develop charts and graphs in MS PowerPoint
- Produce materials for publications,
- Compile and submit reports as requested,
- Organize weekly Executive Management Team meetings with executive staff members,
- Implement and maintain the SUFO Central Office filing system, order office supplies for the Central Office and the departmental Offices, and
- Carry out any other administrative additional duties and projects as assigned by the Chief Operating Officer.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The candidate for Senior Administrative Assistant (SAA) should hold a bachelor’s degree in business administration, or social sciences, or related secretarial studies;
- Three or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience in a major nonprofit company or division of a large organization in the area of administration and secretarial services.
- Computer literacy i.e. advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with excellent proofreading and editing skills and strong verbal and written communication skills and extraordinary interpersonal skills.
How to Apply for the job:
If you are interested in applying for either of the above positions, please submit in your application package using the Application Form provided, and a copy of your latest Resume and Academic Documents to: Chief Executive Officer, Summit Foundation (SUFO), Central Office, Plot 22 Patiko Road, P.O. Box 751 Gulu, Uganda, East Africa. The completed applications can be submitted via e-mail to vacancy@summitglobal.org.uk, with the subject line marked, “Application for Senior Administrative Assistant.”
Deadline: Friday, November 21, 2014 by 16:00 Hours
Apply for 5 Job Opportunities at Marie Stopes Uganda (MSU)
Job Title: Centre Manager (5 Job Vacancies)
Marie Stopes International exists to bring quality family planning and reproductive healthcare to the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people. We’ve been delivering family planning, safe abortion, and maternal health services for over 35 years.
Millions of women worldwide turn to us for help each year, whether in limiting the size of their families, or avoiding dangerous complications in pregnancy or unsafe abortion.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Taking lead of the Centre and making it sustainable as a social enterprise
- Ensure that the Centre upholds the highest Clinical Standards and Client Care with support from the Medical Advisory Team
- Offer Leadership and Development to the Centre
- Ensure that relevant systems/policies are in place and are adhered to by the centre team
- Regularly collaborate with key stakeholders in the District
- Represent Marie Stopes Uganda in relevant external relations forums
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The Centre Managers for the Marie Stopes International should hold University Degrees or their equivalents (a business related Degree is an added advantage)
- Courses relating to business management, customer care, service Marketing, general Management
- A minimum of three or more years’ experience running a business.
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience in the health Sector is an added advantage
- Fluent English both oral and written
- Excellent oral and writing abilities.
- Strong business orientation
- Strong people management skills
- Good team player
- Ability to think strategically
- Good planning skills
- Ability to manage and motivate teams to achieve targets.
How to Apply for the job:
If interested in working with Marie Stopes Uganda, Please send a CV and Cover letter by email to jobs@mariestopes.or.ug or post to the Senior Manager, People and Development. Plot 1020, Kisugu- Muyenga, P.O Box 10431, Kampala-Uganda, quoting the position title.
Deadline: Friday 21st November, 2014
9 Jobs for Drivers at USAID IntraHealth International SHRH Project
Job Title: Regional Drivers (9 Job Vacancies)
Organisation: Intra Health International
Project Name: USAID Strengthening Human Resources for Health (SHRH) Project
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: HR and Administration Officer
About Intra Health:
For over 30 years, in more than 100 countries, IntraHealth International has empowered health workers to better serve communities in need. IntraHealth fosters local solutions to health care challenges by improving health worker performance, strengthening health systems, harnessing technology, and leveraging partnerships. In collaboration with governments, nongovernmental organizations, and private- sector organizations around the world, IntraHealth champions the needs and contributions of health workers—from doctors and nurses to community health workers to health facility managers—and works to ensure they have the tools, supplies, information, training, and support they need to provide communities they serve with the best possible opportunity for health and well-being.
About USAID Intra Health SHRH Project:
The purpose of the Strengthening Human Resources for Health (SHRH) project is to strengthen the capacities of central ministries, districts, health professional councils, PNFP and health training institutions to effectively and efficiently plan, manage and utilize the health workforce; and strengthen systems for sustained health worker performance to improve health outcomes for the people of Uganda.
Job Summary: The USAID SRHR Regional driver will operate & maintain office vehicles to ensure that the project runs efficiently.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Drive staff on official duties within town and up country trips.
- Ensure that the vehicle has valid insurance and/or road license.
- Complete logbook regularly.
- Ensure vehicle is serviced whenever it is due.
- Monitor the mechanical conditions of the vehicle and inform the Administration Officer so repair can be arranged
- Maintain vehicle in clean condition
- Assist in delivery of mails to other partners in and around Kampala
- Ensure that the car has sufficient fuel at all times
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The Drivers must hold Ordinary Level Certificate
- A minimum of five years’ related work experience, preferably with a reputed agency
- Past work experience with a USAID supported project will be an added advantage
- Working knowledge of road routes in major districts of Uganda
- Strong driving skills
- Possess the ability to identify problems in vehicle and take appropriate action.
- Proven ability to work well within and as part of a team
- Integrity and honesty and good communication skills
- The drivers must be highly adaptable with the ability to cope with change / time limit
- Open to work in long hours as and when required.
- Possess excellent Communication – Oral and Written skills
- Understands effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience; and receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
- Problem Solving skills
- Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving operational or process problems; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
- Excellent Interpersonal Relationships
- Knowledge of and the ability to effectively interact within and across Divisions, Departments/Country Offices in a constructive and collaborative manner.
- Ability to manage Multiple Priorities
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritization and time allocation.
How to Apply for the job:
All candidates are strongly encouraged to send their applications to the HR & Administration Officer including an updated CV, and photocopies of their certificates and testimonials via email to jobs-uganda@intrahealth.org
NB: Total file size of attachments should not exceed 2MB.
Deadline: Friday, 21st November 2014.
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Apply for a job opportunity at One Acre Fund as Agricultural Innovations Manager
Job Title: Agricultural Innovations Manager
One Acre Fund is a Non-profit working in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Malawi and Uganda that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. One Acre Fund invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. We provide farmers with a “market bundle” that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access.
Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre.
Job Summary: The Agricultural Innovations Manager will be responsible for One Acre Fund’s efforts to develop, evaluate, and prove new agricultural practices, products, and seed varieties for our farmers. As head of the department, the Manager will work under a Program Associate to build a strong Innovations Department that produces efficient, relevant, high-impact farming solutions. The primary objective of the Innovations Department is to find new ways for small-scale farmers to improve their livelihoods through involvement with One Acre Fund’s programs.
The Manager will oversee the design and implementation of One Acre Fund’s experimental farms and farmer trials.
She/he would take the lead on researching possible approaches to solve agricultural problems or improve yields, and then work in a team to design experiments to address these problems and opportunities. She/he would also oversee implementation of the experimental designs, manage data collection, and eventually collaborate on analyzing the results and adjusting the Organization’s core farming strategies and products. This position entails extensive research about agricultural practices and products, as well as staying informed about new risks or problems that face Ugandan farmers.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Identify new crops, inputs, and management practices for OAF farmers
- Manage and supervise the agricultural research trials
- Work in liaison with the Innovations team to design trials and prepare products
- Liaise with major suppliers of inputs and agricultural research organizations
- Create and refine trainings for Field Officers and farmers
- Improve the innovations department staff and policies
- Oversee the Department’s human resources
- In charge of hiring associates, overseeing workers, etc
- Develop team members’ skills and leadership capabilities
- Manage budgets, control fraud, and provide expense reports
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the aforementioned job should hold a University Degree in agronomy, agricultural economics, crop science, or similar degree
- Two or more years’ experience in agricultural research or experimentation
- Two years’ experience managing farms or agricultural projects
- Highly capable of spending long days in the field
- Demonstrated experience in agricultural innovations
- Good leadership experience
- Excellent communication conversational, email, and written
- Integrity with funds
- Dedication to improving the livelihoods of Ugandan farmers
- Computer literacy i.e. proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and email
- Past experience with small-scale farming preferred
- Work or volunteer experience with NGOs preferred
- Statistical experience preferred
- Fluent in English, Proficiency in Luganda/Lusoga Preferred
- Must be willing to live in Kamuli, Uganda
How to Apply for the job:
The applicants should email their cover letters, education documents, updated CVs and salary expectations to: office.kamuli@oneacrefund.org
Deadline: 30th November 2014 by 5pm
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Human Resource Advisor, Recruitment and Training Job at Mukwano Group of Companies
Job Title: Human Resource Advisor, Recruitment and Training
The Mukwano Group of Companies is the leading manufacturer of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) in the Great Lakes region, producing a wide range of market leader brands in soaps, edible cooking oils and fats, detergents, beverages, personal care products and plastics.
Job Summary: The incumbent will be responsible for managing the recruitment, performance appraisal, training and development functions of the Group.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate should be graduates with degrees in Human Resource Management, Organizational Psychology; Management Studies, Social Sciences, Social Work and Social Administration and other related disciplines. Also, hold post graduate diploma or Masters in Human Resource Management
- At least four years’ working experience in a similar role in a large Manufacturing Company and knowledge of existing labour laws and attitudinal/employee engagement survey.
How to Apply for the job:
All those interested in working with Mukwano Group should send their applications with copies of academic credentials, testimonials and detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating contact details of three (3) referees should to be sent via post or hand delivered to: The Human Resource Department, Mukwano Group of Companies, P. O. Box 2671, Kampala, Uganda. E-mail applications can also be sent to: recruitment@mukwano.com. Please clearly quote the job reference as subject of your E-mail. Attachments should not exceed 2 MB.
NB: Only successful candidates will be shortlisted and contacted not later than two (2) weeks after deadline.
Deadline: 22nd November, 2014