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  • Paid Internships at CSR Europe in Brussels, Belgium

    Paid Internships at CSR Europe in Brussels, Belgium

    Deadline: February 4, 2018

    CSR Europe is currently seeking interns to join its Services, EU, Communications and Membership Teams in Brussels for a period of six months. Are you a student/recent graduate interested in CSR and Sustainability? Apply for an internship at CSR Europe!

    CSR Europe is the leading European business network for Corporate Social Responsibility. Through its network of 48 corporate members and 42 National CSR organisations, it gathers over 10,000 companies, and acts as a platform for those businesses looking to enhance sustainable growth and positively contribute to society.

    In its mission to bring the sustainability agenda forward, CSR Europe goes beyond European borders and cooperates with CSR organisations in other regions across the world. CSR Europe builds on its Enterprise 2020 Initiative with the Sustainable Business Exchange which incubates multi-stakeholder initiatives that tackle the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

    Vacancies

    They currently have vacancies in the following teams (click to apply):

    • Services Team Internship:
    • Membership and Stakeholder Relations Team Internship
    • EU Relations Team Internship
    • Communications Team Internship

    Benefits

    • A paid, six month internship based in their office in Brussels
    • A challenging international job in a small, dynamic young and multinational team
    • Working with a network of around 45 multinational corporations and 41 European National Partner Organisations across 32 countries on a number of different projects
    • An excellent learning opportunity for a student/recent graduate who is interested in CSR, as well as dealing with national CSR organisations, international companies, European activities and research.

    Please note that interns at CSR Europe are paid a monthly stipend of 781 Euros.

    Moreover, interns also receive:

    • Reimbursement of the subscription for the public transport (49 EUR / month)
    • 4 extra-legal holidays
    • 5 days closure of the office in August

    Eligibility

    Communications Internship:

    • The candidate must be available to work for a period of 6 months stating in April, 2018.
    • The candidate must have the legal authorisation to work in Belgium (EU citizen)
    • Fluency in English, good communication skills (oral and written) – ability to communicate formally and professionally
    • Enthusiasm for and understanding of corporate communications and an interest in CSR/sustainability
    • Resourceful with an appreciation for design and interest in creative communications
    • Interest in developing online communication through e.g. social media
    • Good time management skills with the ability to multi-task and respond rapidly to a number of simultaneous requests
    • Strong experience with MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel)
    • Experience with Adobe software (InDesign, PhotoShop etc. is a plus)

    EU Relations Internship:

    • The applicant must be either a recent graduate or a student who is required to complete an internship in order to finish their studies
    • The candidate must be available to work for a period of 6 months
    • The candidate must have the legal authorisation to work in Belgium (EU citizen)
    • Excellent verbal and written English is required
    • Fluency in English is essential (other languages desirable)
    • Good understanding of the EU institutions and the business environment, interest in CSR issues
    • Good communication skills (oral and written) – ability to communicate formally and professionally
    • Strong experience with MS Office suite, e.g. PowerPoint
    • Ability to deal with multi-disciplinary tasks and capacity to respond rapidly to a variety of diverse tasks

    Membership and Stakeholder Relations Team Internship:

    • Fluency in English is essential (other languages desirable)
    • Good understanding of business, the business environment and CSR issues
    • Good research skills: ability to find relevant information and summarise the essence
    • Good analytical skills: ability to work with data on benchmarks and company assessments
    • Good communication skills (verbal and written) : ability to provide both information in a timely, clear and concise manner; and to expresses ideas effectively, adjusting style, tools and mode to the needs of others
    • Demonstrable experience with MS Office suite esp. strong skills with MS Excel required
    • Capacity to rapidly respond to a variety of diverse tasks
    • The applicant must be either a recent graduate or a student who is required to complete an internship in order to finish their studies
    • The candidate must be available to work for a period of 6 months
    • The candidate must have the legal authorisation to work in Belgium

    Services Internship:

    • Fluency in English is essential (other languages desirable)
    • Good understanding of business, the business environment and CSR issues
    • Good research skills: ability to find relevant information and summarise the essence
    • Good analytical skills: ability to work with data on benchmarks and company assessments
    • Good communication skills (verbal and written) : ability to provide both information in a timely, clear and concise manner; and to expresses ideas effectively, adjusting style, tools and mode to the needs of others
    • Demonstrable experience with MS Office suite esp. strong skills with MS Excel required
    • Capacity to rapidly respond to a variety of diverse tasks
    • The applicant must be either a recent graduate or a student who is required to complete an internship in order to finish their studies
    • The candidate must be available to work for a period of 6 months
    • The candidate must have the legal authorisation to work in Belgium

    Application

    To apply, click on your preferred internship:

    Start date – April 9, 2018.

    For more information, visit CSR Europe Internship.

  • European Youth Forum European Youth Initiative Fund 2018

    European Youth Forum European Youth Initiative Fund 2018

    Deadline: March 4, 2018

    European Youth Forum is now accepting applications for the 2018 European Youth Initiative Fund with the financial support of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR). They have launched this Fund to make sure that youth organisations can continue their important work in the field of refugee inclusion.

    The aim of the European Youth Initiative Fund (EYIF) is to mobilise young people, promote integration and build positive relationships between displaced youth and host communities in Europe. To do so, the European Youth Forum will provide grants to youth organisations so that they implement projects run with the meaningful involvement of young refugees and asylum-seekers and in cooperation with host communities.

    The European Youth Forum (YFJ) is a platform of youth organisations in Europe, representing 104 members – national youth councils and international nongovernmental youth organisations. We work to empower young people to participate actively in society to improve their own lives and to be powerful catalysts for positive change and contributors of innovative solutions to Europe’s problems.

    Eligibility

    • The project has to be submitted on behalf of a youth organisation legally registered in Europe. The grant is not limited to the membership of the European Youth Forum.
    • The project has to be implemented within one of the Council of Europe member states or Belarus or Kosovo.
    • The youth organisation has to have an official bank account that can receive an international bank transfer from a euro account.

    Guidelines:

    • The project should be implemented in maximum 6 months between the 1st April and the 30th September 2018.
    • The maximum amount you can apply for is 10,000 euros, however there is no minimum limit.
    • One organisation can submit more than one project proposal.
    • It is important to design the project proposal so that it reflects the main objectives of the EYIF, ensuring the meaningful involvement of displaced youth at every stage of the drafting process.

    Selection Criteria

    The following selection criteria will be taken into consideration when evaluating the project proposals:

    • Relevance of the identified project goal and expected results o Quality of the project (Timeline, Budget, Identification of target group)
    • Inclusiveness (involvement of refugee youth in every stage of the project implementation including the design of the proposal)
    • Organisational capacity to implement a project
    • Outreach strategy towards target group and relevant stakeholders o Communication strategy, visibility of the project and its results

    Application

    The below mentioned three documents have to be fully completed and submitted to the Eszter Somogyi, the Project Manager to the following email address: [email protected] with the following title: Project application EYIF 2018 and your organisation’s name.

    Download the application documents and submit your proposal:

    The Logical Framework

    The Budget Plan 

    The Project Application Form

    For more information, visit European Youth Initiative Fund.

  • Transparency International School on Integrity 2018 (Full Scholarships Available)

    Transparency International School on Integrity 2018 (Full Scholarships Available)

    Deadline: May 1, 2018

    Applications are now open for the 2018 Transparency International School on Integrity (TISI). This is an annual state-of-the-art anti-corruption and accountability training for future leaders. The seven-day format offers a powerful mix of an intensive academic schedule, unconference-like atmosphere and continuous peer-to-peer interactions which all make it into an unforgettable one-week-long adventure. The upcoming TISI 2018 will take place during 2-8 July, 2018 in Vilnius, Lithuania.

    TISI is for senior students, graduates and young professionals under the age of 35 eager to learn how to make a stand against corruption and to achieve greater transparency in their country. It exposes its participants to the latest developments in the field of anti-corruption and accountability and offers real opportunities to try and implement their ideas in practice.

    Following a rigorous selection process, selected students spend 7 highly intensive days learning from leading anti-corruption and accountability professionals. TISI seeks to create a peer-to-peer learning and integrity-building environment that links theory with practice and helps young leaders to acquire better skills in bringing the anti-corruption message across.

    School lectures, seminars, training and field trips provide TISI participants with a unique blend of international and local know-how, while also challenging students to approach the subject from outside the box and offer novel, previously untested solutions. Since 2010, TISI has welcomed more than 900 youth leaders from around 110 countries worldwide.

    Cost and Scholarships

    The course fee covers tuition fee, course material, accommodation, meals and extra-curricular activities. The fee for TISI 2018 is EUR 700.

    A limited number of scholarships is available for applicants from certain countries. Full scholarships cover international travel, tuition and accommodation expenses. Students seeking to receive full or partial scholarships are encouraged to apply as soon as the application process opens. In certain cases, students may be also offered partial tuition fee waivers to cover a part of their course expenses.

    Please find the list of countries from which applicants are eligible for full scholarships: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Greenland, Iceland, Latvia, Moldova, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, South Africa, Sweden, Turkey and Ukraine.

    Also, university students of Nordplus Law Network partner universities are entitled to receive Nordplus mobility grant

    Eligibility

    • The School is open to senior students, graduates and young professionals under the age of 35.
    • They welcome individuals from public, private, non-governmental and academic sectors, from all academic backgrounds.
    • TISI usually hosts an equal share of participants from private and public sectors, NGOs and academia from Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas.

    TI School does not discriminate its applicants on the grounds of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, political beliefs, marital, familial or parental status, sexual orientation or any other basis.

    Application

    If you wish to apply for a scholarship, make sure to fill out the appropriate section in the online application form, stating your reasons for applying.

    For additional questions regarding the application procedure, fees, scholarships or other general inquiries, please contact us at [email protected].

    Complete the online application.

    For more information, visit Transparency International School.

  • European Media Art Platform (EMAP) European Media Artists in Residence Exchange 2018

    European Media Art Platform (EMAP) European Media Artists in Residence Exchange 2018

    Deadline: January 20th 2018

    Applications are open for the 2018 European Media Art Platform (EMAP) European Media Artists in Residence Exchange. The new European Media Art Platform offers residencies for Media Artists in the fields of digital media including Internet and computer-based artists, filmmakers, and those working in media based performance, sound or video as well as robotics or bio-art. The platform annually awards production grants to outstanding European media artists and supports research, production, presentation and distribution of media art in Europe and beyond.

    Artists with European residence or a European passport can apply for a two-months residency within April and August 2018 (exact timing has to be negotiated with the host) at one of the following institutions:

    • Ars Electronica Center, Linz
    • Bandits Mages, Bourges, France
    • Foundation for Art & Creative Technology (FACT), Liverpool, United Kingdom
    • IMPAKT, Utrecht, Netherlands
    • Kontejner, Zagreb, Croatia
    • LaBoral Centro de Arte y Creación Industrial, Guijón, Spain
    • M-Cult, Helsinki, Finland
    • Onassis Cultural Centre, Athens, Greece
    • RIXC, Riga, Latvia
    • WRO Center for Media Art Foundation, Wroclaw, Poland
    • Werkleitz Centre for Media Art, Halle (Saale), Germany

    Eligibility

    Students are not eligible (except PhDs), but emerging artists are encouraged to apply. However, there is no age limit! Artists groups are welcome if they are wiling to share the conditions including the accommodation.

    EMARE includes a grant of 3.000,- Euros, project budget of 4.000,- Euros, free accommodation, travel expenses up to 500,- Euros, free access to the technical facilities and media labs within the host institution, consulting by production and market experts and a professional presentation as well as the option to participate in exhibition tours at our members’ festivals in 2018-2021. All selected artists will be invited for a networking kick-off conference 23rd to 25th of March in Helsinki. Please save the date!

    Applications should be submitted online and must include a CV, (audio)-visual documentation and a preliminary plan or sketch of the proposed project to be developed within the EMARE programme.

    Application

    • In order to apply for an EMARE residency online, you need to register.
    • If you have not yet registered, you can do so by following the “Register” link above.
    • Once you have completed registration, you will be assigned a personal log-in account, through which you can access the online application form.
    • Your application is stored online in the ‘My submissions’ section of your account, where it is available for you to edit any time up until the deadline: 20th of January 2018 (after that the section of the website will be closed).
    • Please note that it is permissible to submit more than one application via your personal log-in.

    For more information, visit  European Media Art Platform.

  • Paid Traineeships at the European Economic and Social Committee 2018

    Paid Traineeships at the European Economic and Social Committee 2018

    Deadline: March 31, 2018

    Applications are now open for the Long-term traineeships in the European Economic and Social Committee starting in September 2018. Twice a year the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) offer paid traineeships for a period of 5 months to university graduates to learn about the EESC’s activities and to acquire professional experience in a multicultural environment.

    In addition, the EESC can offer short, unpaid traineeships from one to three months to university graduates or university students who are required to complete their degree by undertaking a period of in-service training (short-term traineeship). Are you interested in their traineeships? Apply now!

    These periods of in-service training offer an opportunity to learn about the EESC’s roles and activities and to acquire professional experience in a multicultural environment. They begin on 16 February and 16 September of each year and take place in the Committee’s offices in Brussels.

    In offering traineeships, the EESC’s main objectives are to give trainees the opportunity to:

    • learn about the EESC’s role and activities at interinstitutional level, as well as its relations with EU Member States and with non-Member States;
    • acquire practical knowledge about how the EESC’s various departments operate;
    • supplement and apply knowledge and skills acquired during their studies and/or work; and
    • gain experience in a multicultural, multilingual and multi-ethnic professional environment, helping people develop understanding, confidence and mutual tolerance.

    Benefits

    • Only trainees who have been offered a long-term in-service training period are entitled to a maintenance grant.
    • Long term trainees are given a monthly grant of 1.176,84 EUR per month.
    • Trainees who continue to receive a salary from their employer or who receive a grant from another body or another subsistence allowance are not entitled to a financial contribution from the EESC unless such income is less than the amount of the traineeship grant. In that event, they shall receive the difference up to the amount of that grant.
    • Long-term trainees can request a contribution to travel expenses after having completed at least three months of traineeship. The rates of contribution are specified in the relevant decision.
    • Long-term trainees who are not covered by any other insurance scheme shall be covered by sickness insurance under the conditions set out in the EESC’S insurance contract. Trainees who do not take out the sickness insurance offered by the EESC will be asked to prove that they are covered by another equivalent insurance for the full duration of the traineeship.

    Eligibility

    • Long traineeships are intended for young graduates of universities who are both nationals of the Member States of the European Union, as well as to a number of university graduates from non-EU countries.
    • There is no age limit
    • Candidates must hold a recognised university-level degree, demonstrating completion of at least three years of study, or a certificate attesting that the applicant has attained a level of education corresponding to a three-year university course
    • Applicants must have a thorough command of one EU language and a satisfactory command of another EU language, one of which must be English or French.
    • Applicants from non-Member States shall be required to have a good command of English or French.
    • Trainees must provide proof of their medical fitness for undertaking a traineeship.
    • Trainees must provide an extract from police records to provide proof they have the moral standards necessary for carrying out the tasks assigned to them.
    • Applications shall not be accepted from people who have already completed a period of paid traineeship of six weeks or longer with an EU institution, agency or representation office.

    Application

    Read the FAQs for any question you may have.

    Complete the online application for a long-term traineeship.

    For more information, visit Traineeships in the EESC.

  • TaiwanICDF International Higher Education Scholarship Program 2018

    TaiwanICDF International Higher Education Scholarship Program 2018

    Deadline: March 16, 2018

    Applications are now open for the 2018 TaiwanICDF International Higher Education Scholarship Program. The TaiwanICDF provides scholarships for higher education and has developed undergraduate, graduate and Ph.D. programs in cooperation with renowned partner universities in Taiwan. In 2018, there are 30 programs offered for TaiwanICDF Scholarship application.

    International education and training has long been one of the TaiwanICDF’s core operations, among many others. Human resources development programs play a vital role in assisting partner countries achieve sustainable development, and education is a crucial mechanism for training workforces in developing countries.

    Scholarship Benefits

    Entitlements: The TaiwanICDF provides each scholarship recipient with a full scholarship, including return airfare, housing, tuition and credit fees, insurance, textbook costs and a monthly allowance.

    • Airfare: The TaiwanICDF arranges economy class, return tickets for the most-direct flights to and from Taiwan.
    • Housing: All students must reside in student dormitories.
    • Tuition fees: The TaiwanICDF covers tuition fees as required by a student’s university.
    • Credit fees: Credit fees, which vary with the number of credits registered, are also covered as required by a student’s university.
    • Insurance: In addition to the mandatory student safety insurance set by the Ministry of Education, each student must be insured for accident and medical coverage while in Taiwan. The TaiwanICDF covers insurance fees for the entire duration of a student’s program.
    • Textbook costs: The costs of textbooks purchased as required by instructors are covered by the TaiwanICDF, subject to the approval of the director of the student’s institute.
    • Allowance:
      • Undergraduate Program: Each student receives NT$12,000 per month as an allowance for food and miscellaneous living expenses. This is deposited into a student’s local bank account on a monthly basis.
      • Master’s Program: Each student receives NT$15,000 per month as an allowance for food and miscellaneous living expenses. This is deposited into a student’s local bank account on a monthly basis.
      • Ph.D. Program: Each student receives NT$17,000 per month as an allowance for food and miscellaneous living expenses. This is deposited into a student’s local bank account on a monthly basis. A student’s host institute may offer to continue paying this monthly allowance for courses exceeding four years; the duration and amount will be determined by the host institute.

    Eligibility

    Candidate must

    • Be a national of a country on the List of Countries eligible for TaiwanICDF Scholarship, and satisfy any specific criteria established by his or her country and/or government of citizenship;
    • Neither be a national of the Republic of China (Taiwan) nor an overseas compatriot student;
    • Satisfy the admission requirements of the partner university to which he or she has applied to study under a TaiwanICDF scholarship;
    • Be able to satisfy all requirements for a Resident Visa (Code: FS) set by the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) set by the Ministry of the Interior, of the ROC (Taiwan) government (this means that the TaiwanICDF has the right to revoke a scholarship offered if an applicant cannot satisfy the visa requirements);
    • Upon accepting a TaiwanICDF scholarship, not hold any other ROC (Taiwan) government-sponsored scholarship (such as the Taiwan Scholarship) in the same academic year in which the TaiwanICDF scholarship would be due to commence;
    • Not be applying for another TaiwanICDF scholarship in unbroken succession —to apply for a 2018 scholarship, applicants who have already held a TaiwanICDF scholarship, MOFA’s Taiwan Scholarship or an MOE scholarship must have graduated before July 31, 2017.
    • Have never had any scholarship revoked by any ROC (Taiwan) government agency or related institution, nor been expelled from any Taiwanese university.

    Note: All Undergraduate Programs only accept applications submitted by citizens of allied countries of ROC(Taiwan).

    Application

    Applicants should submit the documents listed below to the ROC (Taiwan) Embassy/ Consulate General/ Representative Office in their country. Applicants must ensure that they submit accurate and complete documentation; failure to do so will result in the application not being processed.

    Please also note: 1. Late submissions will not be accepted and/or processed. 2. All Undergraduate Programs only accept applications submitted by citizens of allied countries of ROC(Taiwan).

    Application Materials:

    1. A photocopy of applicant’s passport or other document showing proof of nationality.
    2. A photocopy of applicant’s highest-level diploma and academic transcripts.
    3. A photocopy of applicant’s English proficiency certificate.
    4. Two letters of reference.
    5. Any other documents specifically requested by an ROC (Taiwan) Embassy/ Consulate General/ Representative Office.

    In addition to the above documents requested as part of their scholarship application, applicants should also submit all documents required by the TaiwanICDF partner university that they are applying to before the admissions deadline of that university. For detailed information on such documents, please refer to the Brochure.

    Go to TaiwanICDF Scholarship Online Application

    For more information, visit TaiwanICDF Scholarship Program.

  • Right Livelihood Award Foundation is hiring a Geneva Programme Trainee (Paid)

    Right Livelihood Award Foundation is hiring a Geneva Programme Trainee (Paid)

    Deadline: January 11, 2018

    The Right Livelihood Award Foundation is hiring a Trainee based in Geneva, to support their Geneva programme and the #AlternativeNobel Laureates who are visiting the city. One of the Geneva Office’s primary purposes is to support their Laureates’ work, as a result they often visit the office and they assist them with events and meetings when they are in Geneva.

    This is a full full-time position based in Geneva, for a period of 6 months. Situated in a global hub for civil society, working in our Geneva Office will allow you to experience the broad range of challenges and opportunities facing the Foundation and their Laureates.

    Established in 1980, the Right Livelihood Award honours and supports courageous people and organisations offering visionary and exemplary solutions to the root causes of global problems. In total, there are now 170 Laureates from 69 countries. The Right Livelihood Award Foundation sees its role as being the megaphone and shield for the Laureates, and provide them with long-term support. It seeks to help protect those award recipients whose lives and liberty are at risk due to the nature of their activities.

    Job Details

    Duration:This is a full full-time position for a period of 6 months
    Location: Geneva, Switzerland
    Starting date: February 1st, 2018
    The Gross Salary will be 1,700 CHF/month.

    Responsibilities

    • Assist the organisation of events in Geneva.
    • Support the liaison with the Laureates.
    • Update the website with the events involving the Laureates world-wide.
    • Undertake specific administrative and logistic tasks.
    • Contribute to the overall development of the Geneva office of the Right Livelihood Award Foundation.

    The Programme Trainee will be an integral part of a highly motivated international team. S/he will report to the Programme Coordinator.

    Eligibility

    • University studies (ongoing or finished).
    • Skills and experience in organising logistics and events.
    • Computer skills.
    • Fluency in English and French is required. German would be an advantage.
    • Knowledge about and interest in social, environmental, human rights and/or development questions.
    • Positive can-do attitude and experience working in diverse teams.

    Possession of a Swiss work permit, and/or the right to work in the European Union is required.

    Application

    Qualified candidates may submit their application, including a motivation letter, a curriculum vitae and contact details for two reference persons, to [email protected] latest on 11 January 2018 (end of the day).

    For more information, visit Right Livelihood Award Foundation.

  • Meeting Russia: Public Diplomacy Program for Young Leaders 2018 (Funded)

    Meeting Russia: Public Diplomacy Program for Young Leaders 2018 (Funded)

    Deadline: December 31, 2017

    Meeting Russia is a unique independently-run public diplomacy program for young leaders. The program brings together young representatives from academia, government institutions, parliaments, think-tanks, media and the private sector from the United States and European countries as well as from Russia.

    Meeting Russia is a unique Public diplomacy program for young leaders interested in Russia. This is the only program in English that brings together young representatives from government institutions, parliaments, think tanks, media and private sector, experts and journalist from the United States and EU countries as well as from Russia.

    The three-day program held in Moscow focuses on Russia’s foreign policy and its relations with the West. Through meetings with senior Russian officials and top experts and exchange with their peers, participants have ample opportunity to address critical issues related to Russia’s role in world affairs and to connect with a diverse professional community.

    Meeting Russia seeks to facilitate dialogue between rising leaders interested in Russia and contribute to the discussion about Russia–West cooperation. Meeting Russia 2018 will be held on March 21-25, 2018. The program is organized and promoted by Creative Diplomacy, a Russian NGO founded in 2010 that works in the field of soft power and public diplomacy.

    Cost and Benefits

    Creative Diplomacy covers accommodation, meals and transportation in Moscow. The organizer can also reimburse part of the travel cost. Participants are responsible for covering costs of their travel to Moscow, insurance and visa fees (if required).

    Eligibility

    • age: 25−35 years;
    • citizenship: United States, Canada, Europe;
    • field of activity: representatives of universities, think-tanks and research organizations, media, NGOs, government institutions, the private sector with professional interest in Russian foreign policy.

    Application

    Selection will be made by mid-January. Email them at [email protected] if you have any questions.

    For more information, visit Meeting Russia 2018: Public Diplomacy Program.

  • McKinsey & Company Next Generation Women Leaders 2018 (Fully-funded to Paris, France)

    McKinsey & Company Next Generation Women Leaders 2018 (Fully-funded to Paris, France)

    Deadline: March 8, 2018

    McKinsey & Company invites female students and experienced professionals based in Europe, the Middle East and Africa to join us for our 5th Next Generation Women Leaders event. They passionately believe in developing outstanding female leaders. Take the next step in your leadership journey and apply to the Next Generation Women Leaders event, to be held on May 24-26 in Paris.

    In this exclusive three-day workshop, McKinsey will offer you the opportunity to explore the importance of women in leadership and the impact they are having on the economy. You will also shape your personal leadership styles by playing to your strengths and understand how to grow your potential. Across the three days, you will meet our consultants and participate in group sessions, workshops, discussions, and social events.

    This is an opportunity for you to meet and learn more about working at McKinsey. It is also an opportunity to discover your leadership skills and network with women from across the region.

    Apply if you:

    • want to be inspired to make a difference
    • are looking for an opportunity to connect with other students and professionals
    • want to learn more about the work we do at McKinsey and what being a consultant really means
    • enjoy working in a team setting
    • want to grow via training and feedback

    Benefits

    McKinsey will cover your accommodation and travel. Please note that they are only able to cover travel costs to Paris from locations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

    Eligibility

    Open to women based in Europe, the Middle East and Africa who:

    • are students working towards a Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, or PhD
    • are professionals with fewer than 6 years of work experience
    • hold an outstanding record of academic and/or professional achievement
    • have a proven record of leadership in an academic and/or professional setting
    • thrive when working with other people
    • want to use their talents to make positive changes in their lives and the world we share

    McKinsey offers you—talented women based in Europe, the Middle East and Africa—the opportunity to shape your personal leadership style.

    Application

    To apply, please submit the following items in English. You will be asked to list up to 4 office/practice choices. Please see below for options. They ask that you choose locations to which you have strong ties (e.g., you have lived, studied, or worked), as well as locations for which you are fluent in the local language(s).

    • CV: Your CV should include details of your education and grades, work experience and any extracurricular activities and achievements.
    • Cover letter: A cover letter (1 page maximum) should include a description of a challenging situation where you were able to demonstrate your leadership skills.
    • Transcripts: Your office/practice preferences define which academic transcripts are required. Transcripts do not need to be in English.
      • Africa, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden require academic transcripts from high school onwards.
      • Asia and Pacific, Belgium, Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Poland, Russia, Spain, Switzerland require university transcripts.
      • For any other offices, academic transcripts are optional, but please include relevant grades in your CV.

    For more information, visit McKinsey Next Generation Women Leaders.

  • Apply to attend the 21st ASEF Summer University in Australia & New Zealand (Fully-funded)

    Apply to attend the 21st ASEF Summer University in Australia & New Zealand (Fully-funded)

    Deadline: December 10, 2017

    Applications are accepted for the 21stAsia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) Summer University (ASEFSU) taking place 27 January – 10 February 2018 in Melbourne (Australia) & Christchurch (New Zealand). This is a 2-week experiential learning journey and “Interdisciplinary Innovathon” for Asian and European students and young professionals. Designed to foster cross-cultural exchanges and networks among youth, it offers opportunities for students and young professionals to broaden their horizons, deepen their knowledge on contemporary issues, and propose concrete solutions to societal challenges.

    ASEFSU21 will be conducted under the theme “Youth with Disabilities: Shaping Inclusive ASEM Societies” and it consists of a mix of practical team exercises, thought-provoking lectures, group research and experiential learning. Participants will develop a strong understanding for the issues faced by youth with disabilities and become active ambassadors for open and inclusive ASEM societies.

    The ASEFSU21 will cover 8 thematic areas:

      1. Mobility
      2. Rights Protection and Legislation
      3. Economic Security and Employment
      4. Inclusive Education
      5. Health and Well-Being
      6. Participation in Society
      7. Access to Information
      8. Attitudes and Perceptions

    The ASEFSU21 will consist of 3 phases:

    1. Phase 1: Online Preparatory phase (ca. 2 weeks) – In this phase you will actively take part in an online preparatory phase to familiarise with the topics of the project. This phase will kick-start your preparations for the upcoming on-site phase and will require a couple of hours of work per week..
    2. Phase 2: “Interdisciplinary Innovathon” in Australia and New Zealand (ca. 2 weeks) – The on-site phase will be filled with active training sessions, quality lectures and exciting study visits where the participants will discover and deepen their knowledge on the shaping of inclusive ASEM societies.
    3. Phase 3: 4-week Online Post-project Phase and Spin-off activities – All prototypes developed on site – analogue and digital – will be analysed and tested after the project by the relevant stakeholders and communities engaged.

    Benefits

    No registration or participation fee. The organisers will provide participants with travel subsidy, accommodation and meals.

    Eligibility

    • Citizen of any of the 51 Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Partner countries
    • Students, entrepreneurs, academics and professionals – all between the ages of 18 and 30
    • Strong command of English (verbal and written)
    • Individuals with & without disabilities (open for all to apply)

    Application

    Challenge yourself in shaping inclusive socities at the ASEFSU21 in Australia and New Zealand.

    Apply now

    Got questions? Get in touch with the team at [email protected].

    For more information, visit 21st ASEF Summer University.

  • Horizon Prize for Social Innovation in Europe 2019 (Up to €2million in Prizes)

    Horizon Prize for Social Innovation in Europe 2019 (Up to €2million in Prizes)

    Deadline: July 31, 2018 and February 28, 2019

    Applications are now open for the Horizon Prize for Social Innovation in Europe. Develop the most innovative mobility solutions for older people? The European Commission’s Horizon Prize for Social Innovation will reward the best solutions for improving the travel mobility of older people. The prize was launched during the “Opening up to an era of social innovation” conference in Lisbon on 27 November 2017.

    Horizon Prizes are challenge prizes which offer a cash reward to whoever can most effectively meet a defined challenge. The aim of the prize is to improve the mobility of older people by providing innovative mobility solutions allowing them to maintain independence and actively participate in social life. While the main target group is the elderly (aged 65+), the solutions developed in the context of this contest may also be beneficial to other parts of the population, such as people with reduced mobility.

    Specific Challenge

    Innovations are new or significantly improved goods, services, processes and methods which are social when they aim at gains for society rather than for the individual, i.e. when they are good for society and enhance society’s capacity to act. Very often social challenges cannot be met with traditional recipes and approaches.

    The European Commission plans to launch a € 2 Million Horizon prize on social innovation in the area of Aging Population to stimulate novel replicable solutions for the benefit of European citizens. By 2025 more than 20% of Europeans will be 65 or over, with a particularly rapid increase in the number of people aged over 80 years.

    This contest focuses on the out-of-home movement of people from one place to another. Improved mobility has a positive impact on older people’s independence and participation in socio-economic life (resulting in benefits for themselves and for society as a whole), and also facilitates their access to educational, medical, cultural and other services. Ultimately, mobility is critical to the wellbeing of older people, and to their physical and mental health. Public transport does not always meet the special needs of the elderly, notably those with mobility or other impairments – whether at city level or when preparing a multimodal journey across Europe.

    Expected Result

    The solutions proposed should represent significant long-term improvements for specific target groups, such as elderly people living in isolated areas, or older persons with reduced mobility3 in urban areas. Applicants should also explain their solution’s impact with respect to the creation of new market opportunities and jobs e.g. in innovative small companies, transport operators, social economy start-ups or NGOs at local, regional or national level. The solutions will be assessed based on progress made – and evidenced – against the award criteria between opening of the contest and submission of the application. These award criteria, set forth below, further clarify the expected results.

    Prizes

    Based on the evaluation, the following prizes will be awarde:

    • First prize of EUR 1,000,000
    • Four prizes of EUR 250,000

    Eligibility

    • The contest is open to any legal entity (including natural persons) or group of legal entities established in an EU Member State or in a country associated to Horizon 2020 (Iceland, Norway, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Turkey, Israel, Moldova, Switzerland, Faroe Islands, Ukraine, Tunisia, Georgia, and Armenia.

    Evaluation Criteria

    The prize will be awarded, after closure of the contest, to the contestants who in the opinion of the jury demonstrate a solution that best addresses the following cumulative criteria. Further clarification of these award criteria will be published in the Rules of Contest.

    • Social impact
    • Economic impact
    • Community engagement
    • Scalability and replicability
    • Sustainability of the solution
    • Originality and creativity
    • Measurability

    Application

    While registration of interest ends on July 31, 2018, submissions will be accepted until 28 February 2019 and the prize will be awarded in the second or third quarter of 2019. For questions specifically relating to this prize, please contact [email protected].

    For more information, visit Horizon Prize for Social Innovation in Europe.

  • Your Europe, Your Say! 2018 in Brussels, Belgium (fully-funded for students)

    Your Europe, Your Say! 2018 in Brussels, Belgium (fully-funded for students)

    Deadline: November 24, 2017

    The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is organizing the ninth edition of Your Europe, Your Say! (YEYS), an annual event for young people between 16 and 18. The ninth edition will take place in Brussels, 15-16 March 2018, and its topic will be European culture, in the framework of the European Year of Cultural Heritage #EuropeForCulture #EYCH2018.

    Pupils from secondary schools all around the European Union (and the 5 candidate countries) are invited to Brussels in order to exchange ideas about one common topic; these ideas are then communicated to the members of the #EESC, to the European Commission and the European Parliament. The event will give the pupils the chance to find out about the EU and to understand the EESC’s role within it.

    It is also a unique opportunity for young people to take part in a plenary assembly-style debate on a specific subject in a multicultural environment, putting forward arguments, negotiating and reaching a compromise. Interpreting in English and French will be provided during the plenary sessions, while the preparatory working groups will be conducted in English.

    About

    This year’s topic will be “United in diversity: a younger future for European culture”. Pupils will work together on various aspects of this subject, tackling questions such as:

    • What is European culture: is it just the sum of the different national traditions or are there common values that make us all Europeans?
    • What is the role of culture and cultural exchanges with other people in pupils’ lives?
    • What can the European Union do to promote culture (cinema, music, dance, literature, theatre, etc.) and better protect cultural heritage sites?
    • What role could culture play in the economic rebirth of Europe’s regions and cities? How can this rebirth give new opportunities to young people in terms of new jobs?
    • What can the EU and Member States do to facilitate this process?

    At the end of the event, the young participants will have an opportunity to present their recommendations to EESC members and to vote for the three they judge to be the most relevant and interesting. In the run up to the visit to Brussels, EESC members will visit the selected schools to prepare the youngsters for the debates in Brussels. Documentation and supporting material will be sent to the selected schools.

    Benefits

    The EESC will cover travel and accommodation expenses for three pupils and one teacher from each of the winning schools, to be selected by lot.

    Eligibility

    • Open to young people between 16 and 18 in secondary schools all around the European Union

    Application

    • Schools can send their application through an online form at www.eesc.europa.eu/yeys2018. Deadline for applications is 24 November 2017.
    • Don’t hesitate to try our Quiz to test your knowledge about Europe and participate to the Instagram Contest and win !

    For more information, visit Your Europe, Your Say! 2018.

  • European Press Prize for Excellence in Journalism 2018 (Winners get €10,000 each)

    European Press Prize for Excellence in Journalism 2018 (Winners get €10,000 each)

    Deadline: December 15, 2017

    The European Press Prize is welcoming entries from all over the European continent. The European Press Prize is an award programme for excellence in journalism across all 47 countries of Europe. It was founded in 2012 by seven European media foundations. Nominations open each year in November and close in December.

    The prizes are awarded during the European Press Prize Ceremony in April. The first one was in De Balie in Amsterdam in 2013, the 2014 awards were given at the Reuters headquarters in London and in 2015 the European Press Prize visited the JP/Politiken headquarters in Copenhagen. The 2016 awards were presented in Prague.

    The following are the prize categories:

    • Investigative Reporting Award: For discovering and revealing facts, exposing hidden news to the public
    • Distinguished Reporting Award: For exceptional reporting, telling a story in the best possible way
    • Opinion Award: For a remarkable textual or visual interpretation of the world we live in
    • Innovation Award: For challenging the current boundaries of journalism with a new idea or method
    • Special Award: The judges award a special prize for excellent journalism to one striking entry which defies categories and disciplines

    Prizes

    • Each award is for 10,000 Euros, to be spent wherever possible on a personal project that may, in turn, enrich the practice of journalism;
    • The judges are also empowered to award a special prize for particular excellence. The nominated works will be published on the website of the European Press Prize.

    Eligibility

    • Any journalist that works in or is from any of the 47 countries of the Council of Europe is eligible to compete in the European Press Prize;
    • The articles may be in any language, but accompanied by a synopsis in English (250 words maximum), explaining the theme of the article(s), together with an assessment of its impact and reception;
    • Articles should be a maximum of 5000 words in all. Going beyond that puts a heavy strain on translation resources;
    • The article should have been published between December 1, 2016 and December 31, 2017;
    • There are no limits to the amount of articles you can send in. You can either apply more than once, in, for example, different categories or with articles on different subjects. You can also add multiple articles in one entry, if they relate to each other.

    Application

    • Begin your application here.
    • Entries should be submitted digitally by completing the form. Only complete forms can be entered. The full text of the article(s) must be submitted in a Word or PDF document. If you have an English translation, please submit as well.

    For more information, visit European Press Prize.

  • European Digital Skills Awards 2017

    European Digital Skills Awards 2017

    Deadline: November 5, 2017

    European Commission invites applications for the European Digital Skills Awards. The European Digital Skills Awards 2017 aim to showcase initiatives that develop the digital skills of Europeans in school, at work and in society in general. The initiatives should be easy to scale-up and replicate in other cities, regions, countries and sectors. Companies and other organisations are invited to submit projects they have implemented to improve digital skills in Europe for the awards.

    Categories

    The winners and finalists will be selected in the following four categories:

    • Digital skills for all – developing digital skills to enable all citizens to be active in our digital society
    • Digital skills for the labour force – developing digital skills for the digital economy, e.g. upskilling and reskilling workers, jobseekers; actions on career advice and guidance
    • Digital skills for ICT professionals – developing high-level digital skills for ICT professionals in all industry sectors
    • Digital skills in education – transforming teaching and learning of digital skills in a lifelong learning perspective, including the training of teachers

    To highlight the importance of closing the gender gap in digital skills, a fifth project selected from all the submissions that also promotes digital skills for women and girls will receive an award. The winners will be awarded the European Digital Skills Awards by Mariya Gabriel, European Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society at the Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition Conference that will take place in Brussels on 7th December 2017.

    Award

    • The best 4 projects designed at improving the digital skills of citizens, the labour force, ICT professional and in education will receive an award.
    • A fifth award will go to the best project which also address the needs of women and girls.
    • Both winners and runners up will also be invited to exhibit their projects at the at the Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition conference in Brussels.
    • Additionally, they will be featured by the European Commission in newsletters, the media and on the web.

    Eligibility

    • The Awards are open to any organisation or company (e.g. national or local public authorities, businesses, education, non-governmental organisations, associations or a mix thereof) undertaking digital skills projects in Europe.
    • The initiative must cover one or multiple EU Members States or EFTA countries and have started and shown results in the period 1 January 2015 – 30 October 2017.
    • Submissions made for the 2016 awards may be re-submitted, excluding the winners.
    • Winning organisations are nevertheless welcome to submit a different initiative.

    Application

    •  Complete the application form by 5 November 2017.
    • By submitting the application form you agree that the project be listed in the European Commission’s Digital Skills and Jobs initiatives repository openly available through the European Commission website.

    Have further questions? Please send an e-mail to [email protected].

    For more information, visit European Digital Skills Awards.

  • BBC School Report Sports Reporter Scheme 2018

    BBC School Report Sports Reporter Scheme 2018

    Deadline: November 10, 2017

    Applications are now open for the BBC School Report Sports Reporter scheme. School Report is a BBC journalism project that gives talented young people from a diverse range of backgrounds the opportunity to report on their own sports story at the BBC. The project works with schools, youth groups and alternative provision across the UK.

    These work experience placements are for five days, taken between January and March 2018. Placements are available in BBC’s nations and regions teams across the UK. They are looking for talented applicants aged 16 – 18, male or female, from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. No previous media or journalism experience or training is required.

    Benefits

    While this is an unpaid placement, all reasonable on-the-job expenses will be paid including the following:

    • 5 day placement within a BBC Local or Nations radio or online sports department
    • A mentor from your chosen BBC site
    • The opportunity to share your sports story with BBC audiences
    • Training with your BBC mentor to provide you with the required skills to tell your story. These could be: interviewing and sports story writing skills; editing skills; script writing and presenting skills of packages for radio and online

    You will be asked to pick a placement region based on where you live in the UK.

    Eligibility

    • You’ll need to be aged 16-18 before the start of the scheme
    • You’ll need to be in full-time education*
    • A proven passion for sport
    • A fantastic story idea relevant to the location you’re applying to
    • You don’t need to have any prior journalism experience or training to apply

    This scheme gives you the chance to tell your story to BBC audiences. Don’t miss out on this opportunity.

    *Please note this is an opportunity for people studying at school, college or a youth group. This is not a suitable opportunity for university students or apprentices studying at university level.

    Application

    1. Before you can apply for a Work Experience you will need to have registered and set up a profile on our BBC Careers Hub. You can do so by visiting www.bbc.co.uk/careers/work-experience/ and registering with your email address.
    2. There will be a short questionnaire and two questions to complete as part of the application. These are  the two final questions:
      • Please provide details of any interests or activities which support your application and how you think they will benefit you for your chosen placement (300 Words)
      • What sport story do you want to tell? This needs to appeal to the audience in the region that you are applying to. When answering this question, think about answering “Who, What, When, Where, Why and How”. (300 Words)
    3. Submit the application before midnight on 10 November 2017.

    Timeline:

    • All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application via BBC HR/Careers Hub.
    • Shortlisted applicants could be contacted by the BBC for an informal interview between November and December.
    • Successful candidates will be notified by the end of the year.
    • Successful candidates will be invited on a five day placement.
    • Placements will run between Monday 15 January – Thursday 15 March 2018.

    For more information, visit BBC School Report Sports Reporter scheme.