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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 application Artist in Residency Programme in AUSTRALIA

The Africa Centre, together with artist in residency programmes in Australia, Brazil, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, South Africa and the United States of America have partnered to create the Artist in Residency (AIR) 2012 programme. The programme has been conceived to support artists from Africa who are provocative, innovative, relevant and highly engaged with both social issues and their art forms.
AIR manifests through existing artist in residency partnerships around the world that are prepared to select an artist from a short list provided by the Africa Centre, created from a Continental search, for one of their 2012 or 2013 residencies.
The costs of the residency and roundtrip airfare are included in each residency award made as part of this programme.
The residencies are available to all types of artists, but each residency on offer has different durations, structures and requirements. Applications must be sent between 1 April and 15 June 2012.
To apply or to find out more about the ten residencies available : www.africacentre.net/apply-for-air-2012
If you have any queries please email robinj@africacentre.net
Source : Africa Center

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

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).

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.

4th INTERNATIONAL CONTEST OF POP MUSIC FOR YOUNG TALENTS “EUROKIDS“

 

TEN-DAY APPLICATIONS DEADLINE AT THE 4th INTERNATIONAL CONTEST OF POP MUSIC FOR YOUNG TALENTS “EUROKIDS“ RULES AND REGULATIONS

Rosso Arancio ass.n and the World Association of Festivals and Artists – WAFA invite you to participate in the fourth contest of young talents for pop music (Arrival date 14-06-2012, Departure – 18-06-2012). All contests and festival activities will take place in Maiori All the contestants and guest should arrive in Naples airport or at last in Rome, in this case the organization will try to organize transfers at an affordable price. 

AIMS OF THE CONTEST
The basic purpose of the contest is popularization and propagation of children's-youthful variety creativity, strengthening of friendly connections, creative contacts of children and youth of different countries, and also familiarizing of children of various nationalities with Italian creativity and granting of an opportunity by them to show the skills and features of the national culture. Tasks of the contest are: a) stimulation and development of children's and youthful variety creativity; b) expansion and a deepening of the international communications in the field of a cultural exchange 

CONDITIONS OF THE CONTEST 
Nominations and age groups: Soloists: 6 – 9 years old, 10 – 12 years old, 13 – 16 years old, 17 – 20 years old Vocal groups (not more than 12 people): 6 – 12 years old (according to the possibilities), 13 – 20 (performance – not less than 3 voices). 

JURY The competition is to be judged by an International Jury selected by the Eurokids Organizing Committee. The estimation of performances is spent on a ten-ball system AWARDS Grand Prix: A wonderful long weekend* in Italy for 2 persons ( sept/oct) Special prize:
 - The winner of category 17-20 years will take part at next edition of CANZONI DAL MONDO 2012 At following conditions: air ticket, accommodation will be for free ( www.canzonidalmondo.it ) - diplomas for all participants - medals for finalists
 - Statuette for the first three prize each category 
- Special prize for the best song ( only for singers that will perform an original song ) 
- Special WAFA prize will be granted for the most perspective artist of the contest . 
Contestants perform compulsory program and participate in 3 rounds of the contest: I round – the 1st song – all participants perform songs in the native language II round – the 2nd song (free to choose) – III round --- the 3rd song (free to choose, only for the participants who get the highest estimates during the first and second days - The song could even be one of the two already performed in the first two days) If the contest will enroll at least six vocal groups will create the category , otherwise the age of the senior from the duet, the trio, vocal group will be defining for division in age categories 

The artist could sing : - a song of own composition - which is written specially for the participant, - a song of the country - A world hit.
 For the participation in contest it is necessary to send till 06.04.2012 on the e-mail-address: eurokidsfest@gmail.com 
A) 2 songs in mp3 or wma format 
B) 2 photos in jpg format ( good quality ) 
C) Entry form with a sign of participant ( of parent if underage ) Every participant is obliged to have a soundtrack on CD audio. 

Soloists are authorized to have in a soundtrack the back-vocal, but only fragmentary part of the basic voice. The soundtrack registered with the main voice part in couplets is removed from contest, and participant is disqualified. The duet, trio, vocal group is forbidden to have the back-vocal in a soundtrack. The duration of competitive product should not exceed 3 minutes and 40 seconds. At excess of a limit of time the song will be mixed! the participant must strictly observe the program of festival

Ontario-Quebec Exchange Fellowship Program

Purpose of the Program
The Ontario-Quebec Exchange Fellowship Program allows students from Ontario to pursue full-time graduate studies at the master’s or doctoral level at a university in Quebec. This program offers outstanding students from Ontario the opportunity to live and study in the cultural milieu of Quebec. The program is sponsored by the Ontario-Quebec Commission for Co-operation in accordance with the interprovincial Agreement for Co-operation and Exchange in Educational and Cultural Matters.

Value of the Award
The Government of Ontario will award eight fellowships in 2006-2007. Candidates at the master’s level will receive$10,000 each; those at the doctoral level will receive $12,000 each.

Eligibility
In Ontario you are eligible to apply for an Ontario-Quebec Exchange Fellowship if you:

plan to register as a full-time student in the first year of a program leading to a master’s or doctoral degree. Unless you are a renewal candidate, you are not eligible to apply if you have completed one or more years of a program leading to a master’s or doctoral degree;
have maintained an overall average of at least B+ or its equivalent in each of your last two years of study;
are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or a protected person. The “landed on” date on your permanent resident document can be no later than January 31, 2006;
have lived in Ontario for the last twelve consecutive months. This twelve-month period cannot include time spent at a postsecondary institution;
plan to register in September 2006 at a university in Quebec.
Conditions of the Award
If you receive an Ontario-Quebec Exchange Fellowship, you must comply with the following conditions:

You must be registered as a full-time student in a graduate program for the tenure of the award.
If you withdraw from university, transfer to part-time status, or fail to complete a term, you will be required to repay the award.
You may hold a fellowship for a maximum of two years of study at the master’s level and three years at the doctoral level. However, you may not receive more than three Ontario-Quebec Exchange Fellowships in total.
You may accept other awards, provided that:
a) the award is not made, directly or indirectly, by the Government of Ontario or the Government of Quebec; b) the amount awarded is not greater than one-half of the value of your Ontario-Quebec Exchange Fellowship.
You may not accept employment that will affect your status as a full-time student.
Application Procedure
You must submit the completed application form and all required supporting documentation by January 31, 2006, to:

Student Support Branch
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
PO Box 4500
189 Red River Rd, 4th floor
Thunder Bay ON P7B 6G9

Telephone: (807) 343-7257
Toll-free: 1-800-465-3957
Telephone Device for the Deaf: 1-800-465-3958

Please go to the website http://osap.gov.on.ca/eng/not_secure/ONT_QUE.htm for documents that are required and more information.