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Call for Web / Graphic Designer

Web / Graphic Designer
Toronto, Canada

An international organization combining youth, technology and global community to create positive global change

Position: Web / Graphic Designer
Position Location: Toronto, Ontario
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Details: 40 hours/week
Salary: $26,000 – 32,000 /year, depending on experience
Applications Due: June 4th 2012

TakingITGlobal (TIG) is seeking a Web / Graphic Designer to join our team for a unique opportunity. Under the direction of our Creative Director, the ideal candidate will have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to stimulating projects and expand their skill-set and network. Our model applicant can take great pride in contributing not only to our office on a local level, but also to TIG’s world-wide network.

~The TIG Team

Roles and Responsibilities
• Working on design for internal and external youth-focused projects including website, logos, and print materials.
• Creating illustrations, photo manipulation
• Maintaining brand consistency in all web & print projects
• Preparing material for press, including consultation with printing companies
• Updating web design work and enhancing the TakingITGlobal online community platform.

Skills
• Experience with web production and graphic design, 2+ years industry experience
• A strong knowledge of the current web design standards and technology
• A solid foundation in typography and general brand design
• Extremely detail oriented. Strives for pixel perfect implementation on all browsers.
• A strong knowledge of user interface design, information architecture and SEO process
• Proficient in all Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, etc.)
• Working knowledge of Flash, After Effects, and Final Cut Pro is an asset
• Ability to turn a mockup into valid XHTML and CSS (not required but has basic knowledge)
• Self-motivated with the ability to work quickly and efficiently while conquering creative challenges under short deadlines
Problem-solver that can think outside the box when required
Ability to work in a group setting, as well as independently and also be able to take direction by different project leads
Strong consultation skills to interact with management, staff and suppliers to support program areas
Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate and build effective working relationships and to provide support and advice to the team regarding web production and graphic design issues



About TakingITGlobal

TakingITGlobal is an international organization lead by youth, empowered by technology. TakingITGlobal (TIG) connects youth from around the world to find inspiration, information and get involved in improving their local, regional and global communities.

TakingITGlobal’s mission is to provide opportunities for learning, capacity building, cross-cultural awareness, and self-development through the use of Information and Communication Technologies. Its key strategic initiatives include; providing a virtual space for cross-cultural expression, dialogue, networking and collaboration among youth, supporting youth action and understanding around global issues, developing rich interactive, global education experiences, and facilitating the development of local content, multilingualism and skills training.

TakingITGlobal has approximately 20 staff based in Toronto and an additional 20 staff who work part-time in different parts of Canada and around the world as well as hundreds of volunteers. Supporters include RBC Financial Group, Microsoft, the Government of Canada, the McConnell Foundation and Gordon Foundation. Please visit www.tigweb.org/about for further information.

Application Process:
Please include an online portfolio or pdf of your portfolio along with your resume and cover letter, and submit it to the Human Resources Department via jobs@takingitglobal.org

Application Deadline: June 11th 2012

Please electronically mail your cover letter and resume and include the title of the position in the subject line
of your email and let us know how you heard about the position. Please do not mail or personally submit resumes, as we are a small organization and do not have the capacity to respond.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, due to the volume of applications and inquiries we receive, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

CALL FOR ENTRIES - AFRICA IN THE PICTURE FILM FESTIVAL 2012

Africa In Pictures

Africa in the Picture (AITP) is an annual film festival in Amsterdam showcasing a unique selection of films from the African continent and its Diaspora. African filmmakers from all over the world are welcome to submit their work for the 15th Edition of the festival which will take place from 18 till 23 September 2012.

• Submission deadline: 1st June 2012
• No submission fees
• Audience awards for Best Short Film, Best Feature Film and Best Student Film

For general info please check:
www.africainthepicture.nl
www.facebook.com/africainthepicture

For specific info or requests, call or email us at:
T: +31 (0)20 6227151
E: festival@aitp.nl

To submit please fill out the online entry form below. Complete your submission by sending us a dossier including:
1. a preview DVD
2. a printed and signed copy of the entry form
3. a press kit including at least two different film stills for the catalogue (300 dpi)

Please send the dossier to the following address:
AFRICA IN THE PICTURE FILM FESTIVAL
NIEUWE LELIESTRAAT 169-B
1015 HD AMSTERDAM
THE NETHERLANDS

The undersigned declares to possess all the perceptive rights of the film and to accept all the conditions as described in the festival's regulations.

ENTRYFORM: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG11WVZnbUc2My15UjRXTUZYUjBUbGc6MQ

APPEL AUX INSCRIPTIONS – AFRICA IN THE PICTURE FESTIVAL DE FILM 2012

Africa in the Picture (AITP) est un festival de FILMà Amsterdam qui présente une unique sélection de films du continent Africain et de sa Diaspora. Les cinéastes africains du monde entier sont invités à soumettre leur film pour la 15e édition du festival qui aura lieu du 18 au 23 Septembre 2012.

• Date limite d’inscription: le 1er Juin 2012
• Aucun frais de soumission
• Prix du public pour le meilleur court métrage, du meilleur long métrage et du meilleur film étudiant

Pour les infos générales, voir :
www.africainthepicture.nl
www.facebook.com/africainthepicture

Pour plus d'infos ou des demandes spécifiques, appelez ou écrivez nous au :
T: +31 (0)20 6227151
E: festival@aitp.nl

Pour soumettre remplissez d’abord le formulaire d'inscription en ligne (voir ci-dessous). Complétez votre demande en nous envoyant un dossier comprenant:
1. un preview DVD
2. une copie imprimée et signée du formulaire d'inscription
3. un dossier de presse, y compris au moins deux différents photos du film pour le catalogue (300 dpi)

S'il vous plaît envoyez le dossier à l'adresse suivante:
AFRICA IN THE PICTURE FILM FESTIVAL
NIEUWE LELIESTRAAT 169-B
1015 HD AMSTERDAM
LES PAYS-BAS

Le soussigné déclare être en possession de tous les droits de perception du film et à accepter toutes les conditions décrites dans les règlements du festival.

FORMULAIRE D’INSCRIPTION :
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG11WVZnbUc2My15UjRXTUZYUjBUbGc6MQ
Source : Judith van der Kooij
Marketing & communication

Africa in the Picture Film Festival
Nieuwe Leliestraat 169B
1015 HD Amsterdam
Tel: + 31 (0) 20 62 27 151

CALL FOR RESEARCHER- MOBILITY&TOURING IN EAST AFRICAN VISUAL ARTS FIELD

Art Moves Africa (AMA) is an international not for profit organization aiming at facilitating cultural and artistic exchanges within the African continent.

AMA offers travel grants to artists and cultural practitioners living and working in Africa to travel within the African continent in order to engage in the exchange of information, the enhancement of skills, the development of informal networks and the pursuit of cooperation.

With the support of regular evaluations and statistics of applications received and of grants allocated to African cultural practitioners, AMA succeeds in developing its interventions as grant making organization and to identify needs within the African artistic mobility sector.

Following this perspective, in 2011 AMA commissioned a research study called “Mobility & Touring in East Africa” with the objective to identify the main actors of the performing arts field in East Africa and analyse the relevance and frequency of artistic mobility from that geographical area towards the whole African continent.

After the success of its first research experience on mobility & touring in East African performing arts field, AMA is planning to recruit a researcher in order to launch a new study on the visual arts sector in the same geographical area. The researcher will be working and travelling in east African countries.


Tasks:

• Identification and mapping of available infrastructure and human resources in the visual arts field;

• Identification and analysis of opportunities and the major obstacles to mobility in East Africa;

• Proposal of feasible and practical solutions for the implementation of mobility.

Further information about term of references of research are available upon request to: info@artmovesafrica.org 

Interested applicants are invited to send CV and motivation letter to: research@artmovesafrica.org

Deadline to send applications: 4th June 2012

STIR Relationships Manager, New Delhi, India

STIR Relationships Manager, New Delhi, India
Over the last decade, substantial progress has been made across the developing
world in improving access to education. Yet such improvements in access and
resources have not been matched with an equivalent increase in education quality and
outcomes. In India, 60% of second year children are unable to read a simple
paragraph, and 70% cannot perform simple mathematical tasks such as long division.
STIR is based on the belief that the most effective method of change is to build on
what the best teachers and schools are already doing. We’re creating a new
mechanism for collating the best ‘micro-innovations’ in education taking place in
classrooms globally. And by rigorously assessing their impact on learning and
attainment we aim to replicate and scale-up the most effective micro-innovations
across the developing world.
We’re now looking to recruit a Relationship Manager to join our team in Delhi.
You'll play a lead role in creating and managing a portfolio of micro-innovations
that, if scaled effectively, have the potential to make a positive impact on literacy
and numeracy on a global level.
You will have excellent skills in innovation management and stakeholder
engagement; experience in building relationships with senior policymakers, NGO
leaders and business leaders; and, crucially, you believe in the possibility of giving
all children an excellent education. We have three main goals in bringing this person
on to our team:
1. Enable STIR Fellows & Schools to succeed
STIR Fellows (teacher innovators) and Schools are working very hard to educate
India’s future. But they are also challenging the status quo and re-defining how
students learn and we want to help them develop and share their ideas globally.
2. Building & Managing Relationships
Our success is tied with the success of our Fellows and Schools and most importantly
of the students. The role of the Relationship Manager is pivotal in building
relationships with our corporate, non-profit and policy partners to create a path of
least resistance for the innovations to scale.
We also want our Relationship Managers to identify the most appropriate scale-up
partners for the STIR micro-innovations and work with the STIR Programme
Managers, as well as our schools and teachers, to successfully scale their ideas and
impact both national and global education policy.
3. Become the backbone of STIR in India
We’re a rapidly growing organization with ambitions to transform the education
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landscape for the world’s poorest children. Overcoming the challenges in reaching our
goals will require building an entrepreneurial movement that learns from the
challenges as well as the successes and you’ll be the building blocks of this movement
in India.
STIR’s ability to successfully share and scale the most innovative teaching practices in
the world will hinge on creating an organization that people feel proud to be part of,
and we want you to help us create something that we can all be proud of!
The Relationship Manager will be responsible for building our partnerships with
corporate, non-profit and policy partners in order to take the ideas identified to
scale, and will be pivotal in all interaction between STIR and our partners. For the
first year we expect to screen over 300 applicants and recruit 25 Fellows from
Delhi to participate in the programme. In the second year we expect to select the
best 10 micro-innovations and take them to scale in partnership with corporate,
non-profit and policy partners.
The Ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in either the non-profit
or corporate sectors and a strong demonstrated interest in the education sector
either through their work or as a volunteer and clear experience in managing
change or developing a portfolio of innovations
 
Required Skills & Experience
- Experience of leading projects especially experience of taking an idea from
inception to completion
- Experience of working with external partners and senior management
- Experience of overseeing multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience managing change and supporting others to do so
- Experience working with a large range of stakeholders from different sectors and
backgrounds and accessing external support and resources
- Experience mentoring and managing people and helping them to develop as
leaders
- Able to understand the factors that will enable change in a variety of contexts
- Sensitive to the different level of support people need and able to provide the
necessary support
- Data driven - make decisions based on numbers and information available
- Detail oriented - attention to detail is very important
 
Personal Qualities
- Strong commitment to excellent education for all and a belief in teachers and
school leaders as innovators
- Need to be highly presentable and personable especially as you create close links
with corporates, non-profits and policy makers
- Demonstrate maturity and the ability to lead
- Humility as you work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and
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- Resilience in the face of the challenges of impacting public education in India
- Creative – especially in terms of motivating people and finding ways to overcome
the challenges of working in the public sector
- Confident in wide variety of social settings
- Flexible and comfortable in a start-up environment
 
Specific Responsibilities
1. You’ll work very closely with Programme Managers and our partners to help them
take ideas from the classroom to a wider audience
2. To connect Fellows and Programme Managers with resources and develop
individualized solutions to their challenges in scaling their ideas
3. Build and manage relationships with all partners
4. Identify suitable partners for each innovation and plan and recruit resources to
enable successful scaling of the ideas
5. To design and conduct ongoing workshops to build Fellows’ skills
6. To actively cultivate a network of partners
7. Create appropriate marketing material and strategy to publicise the programme
and the micro-innovations of our Fellows to partners
 
Application Process

• In a cover letter please share with us why you are interested in Education in

general and STIR specifically and why you think you’re suitable for the role?

• Please also answer the following questions in 400 words or less:
•  What would you do with Rs. 1 Lakh to impact education in India?

Talk through what you see as one key area that you’ll focus on, why
you think so, and how you’d spend the money.

• A teacher has been highly successful using virtual money as a tool to

teach basic arithmetic operations to students – identify the most
appropriate partner that would enable this idea to scale most
widely and also state the resources and steps you’ll take to ensure
this method is used across all schools in Delhi.

• Please also send a copy of your CV and details for two referees to

ssingh@stireducation.org
For more information about STIR and our mission please visit
www.stireducation.org

COLOUR ME RED photography contest

Girls On The Go in association with TRIDENT HOTELS presents:

COLOUR ME RED

A unique photo contest attempting to capture your tryst with the colour RED.
...
RED - A colour that reflects many moods. It lends itself to passion and romance, to boundless energy and courage. Its vibrant and it is fun. Its no surprise then that Red is the colour that fuels Girls On The Go too. Join GOTG and Trident Hotels as we celebrate the colour RED.

THE GRAND PRIZE :
Based on the maximum votes and the decision of the judges, top 2 entries ( 1 winner every fortnight for a month) will win a 3 days/2nights, stay at TRIDENT HOTELS. From breathtaking views of the Mansagar lake in Japiur to red sandstone architecture reminiscent of the Mughal era in the land of the Taj Mahal – Agra, at Trident Hotels you can look forward to an unforgettable holiday with your loved one.

So share your vision and get set to say COLOUR ME RED.

How to submit your photos:

1. Upload your photos (maximum 3 per person), on the wall of the 'Girls On The Go' Facebook page, along with a description of your photo.

2. Inbox us your full name and contact details.

3. 'Like' the page of Trident Hotels at : https://www.facebook.com/TridentHotels
The Contest shall be valid from May 11 to June 11, 2012 (the "Contest Period", inclusive of both start date and close date).

Global Change-makers Youth Camp

Are you a Global Change-maker? Sounds huge? Well you can be one! Creative Alley and Global Change-makers (British Council) brings you the opportunity to be a leader and create a major impact in your society? A chance to be a part of our project, "Iwish Knowledge". All you have to do is donate 100+ books at the event and WIN A CERTIFICATE!

and there's more.......

Encounter with internships, volunteering opportunities, youth programs, causes and a mega learning and fun experience happening under one roof. Sounds cool enough? Here a little something for everyone.

For youth:
Sign up as an intern and work with us for three days at the event and then field work in charity schools after the event.

For NGOs
Register a stall and recruit volunteers along with promoting your NGO and cause with a variety of options.

For Social Entrepreneurs:
A chance for you to register a stall and meet a wider audience.

For Performers:
Register a slot for yourself for the open mics. You cant just miss this wide audience

For Everyone else:
Do drop by and enjoy our stalls, games, performances and lots and lots of inspiration.

Registration:

For Interns
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHdKRUlDYTB0dGN5aGFfZWFhNDlNU3c6MQ

For NGOs:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGl6STI4dmZRUUJXNnZMVnI0TlhzMnc6MQ

For Social Entrepreneurs
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHd3SlpqUHN4WEljRzlmd3lwYWpxZXc6MQ

For Performers:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dERLZkVmb1dkZkZZSVpkSlFEaDN4ZlE6MQ

DEADLINE: 17TH APRIL 2012

Website:
http://www.gcmyouthcamp.net84.net/

Official Radio Partner:
FM 91

Main Sponsor:
Global Change-makers
http://www.global-changemakers.net/

Official Marketing Partners:
Aftermath productions
Mirrors Entertainment
Pakistan Youth Alliance
Young Pakistan

Still Confused? Bug
Waqas: 03087777472

Tanzila 03214968050
tanzila.khan@hotmail.com

Faiz 03334307553

A creative Alley Production! :)

Youth Employment Forum: Call for applications for Young Journalists/Bloggers

 

The International Labour Organization (ILO) will offer five young journalists/bloggers the opportunity to promote and cover the Youth Employment Forum, which will take place in Geneva from 23 to 25 May 2012.

The selected journalists/bloggers will be invited to attend the ILO Youth Employment Forum, providing them with a unique opportunity to hear individual stories from over 100 young women and men from around the world who are active in the promotion of decent work for youth.
The Youth Employment Forum will serve as a platform for young people to voice their views on the current youth employment situation and to share ideas on what can be done to provide more and better jobs for their generation.
Young journalists/bloggers will support the coverage of the Forum through social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter and blogs), articles, interviews and other relevant mediums. They will also report back to their regional and local communities, networks and organizations.

Criteria for Selection

• Must be below 30 years of age,
• Have journalism (online, print, photo, video, radio) and/or blogging experience,
• Have working knowledge of English, French and/or Spanish. Knowledge of another of the official United Nations languages (Arabic, Chinese and Russian) is also an asset.

Selection Process

The selection panel of the ILO Youth Employment Programme encourages young journalists/bloggers who meet the criteria to enter the competition. The panel will seek to have a balanced representation of entries from different sexes, regions and language groups.

Required documents for the selection process

• A CV
• A brief cover letter explaining why you would like to participate
• Two or three online articles, videos, etc. prepared by you, illustrating your journalism experience

Applications should be sent to youth@ilo.org with the subject “I am a young journalist / blogger”
Air travel and accommodation expenses for the selected young journalists/bloggers will be covered by the ILO.

World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT 2012)

 

October 22-24

One Vision For A Global Digital Society

WCIT 2012 Highlights

The World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT 2012) is a fast-paced 3-day conference that will focus on the theme of "ONE Vision for a Global Digital Society". It will feature more than 100 high-profile speakers and attract up to 3,000 delegates from more than 80 countries, including representatives from industry, governments, academia, and civil society. The Congress will feature the following aspects:

• A World Tech Jam, where thousands of Congress delegates and online contributors will collaborate and share their ideas, their passion, and their insights into the creation of a true bottom-up Global Digital Society Action Plan.
• An unrivalled perspective on the promise of the digital revolution delivered by an exciting line-up of inspiring "digital guru" keynote speakers.
• Keynote panels of internationally recognized thinkers from government, industry and academia will debate strategies, discuss what leading innovators or countries are doing and reflect on how digital collaboration among stakeholders can deliver the promise of the digital age.
• Intense breakout sessions, where delegates, speakers, moderators, representatives from the ICT industry, and stakeholders will share best practices and prioritize the output of the World Tech Jam.
• Unique showcases of Canadian Innovations and Young Global Innovators, where presenters will demonstrate world-changing ideas and answer questions from the audience.
• An online social platform that will connect thousands of delegates before, during, and after the conference.
• Structured B2B meeting sessions aimed at renewing or developing multinational and cross-industry contacts and partnerships with executives and decision-makers from both developed and emerging economies.
• The WITSA Global ICT Excellence Awards Ceremony, which will honour organizations that have achieved exceptional results in using ICT to benefit societies, governments, individuals, organizations, and the private sector.
• Optional pre-conference activities and parallel events
• Unforgettable social events
• A closing ceremony where the Global Digital Society Action Plan will be unveiled and become a tool for policy development, educational curricula, corporate citizenship programs, and much more.

126th INTER PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY 2012

RECORDED SESSION OF INTER PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY

Borlaug Fellowship Program Accepting Applications

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in cooperation with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is pleased to announce the 2012 Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program (Borlaug Fellowship Program) for selected Feed the Future countries. These Fellowships are offered as part of the Feed the Future 21st Century Borlaug 21^st Century Leadership Program. They are intended to increase the number of women in leadership positions in agriculture and, as such, only female applicants will be selected.

The Borlaug Fellowship Program promotes food security and economic growth by increasing scientific knowledge, advancing the transfer of new agricultural technology, and encouraging collaborative research to improve agricultural productivity. Under the Feed the Future 21st Century Borlaug Leadership Program, early to mid-career female agricultural professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong desire to aid agricultural development in their home country are targeted. 

Please note: The deadline for all countries is April 6, 2012.  

Visit this link for application guidelines and to apply!

ONE YOUNG WORLD CALL FOR CANDICATES

Where young leaders
start leading.

  Candidates and delegates

Could you be a delegate? If you were born during or after 1986 and have qualities you think might make you a leader then you should be at One Young World 2012.
Delegates should have following skills, traits and beliefs:

• Teamwork
• Leadership potential and skills
• Concern about global issues
• Ability to generate and articulate impactful ideas
• A commitment to volunteering or other extracurricular activity (evidence required)

You'll meet people like yourself from almost every country in the world. You'll be inspired by some of the world's great leaders and can discuss the things you care about and tell the world what you're doing to lead for a better future. 

Hover over the icons below for more information about  becoming an One Young World Ambassador.

Applicant

Candidate

Delegate

Ambassador

Register as a candidate  
Meet and learn from the One Young World Counsellors. In 2011, Counsellors included Archbipshop Desmond Tutu, Bob Geldof, Donna Karan, Christine Ockrent, Jamie Oliver, Wael Ghonim and Joss Stone.
View the 2011 counsellors

 

Each delegate place covers:

 Return travel to and from the Summit in Pittsburgh
 Hotel accommodation for the duration of the Summit
 Meals and catering
 Ground transportation in Pittsburgh
 The Summit itself

(There are no additional costs and all funds are used solely for the delegates - no profit is made from the Summit)

ThinkQuest Competition 2012

 

Teams of students up to 22 years of age from around the world are invited to solve a real-world problem by using their critical thinking, communication and technology skills. Students, coached by teachers, will have to define the problem they intend to solve and produce an entry that presents their solution and the process they followed to develop their solution. Participants may enroll in one or more of the following competition events: ThinkQuest Projects, Digital Media, and Application Development.

Deadline for sending the application is 25 April 2012.
http://www.thinkquest.org/competition/