2012 World of Children Award Nominations OPEN!

2012 Official Call for Nominations – Deadline: April 1, 2012

The World of Children Award is dedicated to dramatically improving children’s lives by identifying and recognizing extraordinary individuals who work on behalf of children in need. The World of Children Award sets the Gold Standard in child advocacy worldwide and to receive a . . . → Read More: 2012 World of Children Award Nominations OPEN!

CIDA invites Proposals from Organizations incorporated in Canada for the International Youth Internship Program 2012-2014

CIDA has issued a call for proposals for the International Youth Internship Program (IYIP) 2012-2014. IYIP is a part of the employment program for Canadian graduates . . . → Read More: CIDA invites Proposals from Organizations incorporated in Canada for the International Youth Internship Program 2012-2014

EC seeks Grant Proposals for Projects which improve Labour Market Access of Disadvantaged Groups in Croatia

European Commission has issued a restricted call seeking concept notes at first stage for projects that would improve labour market access . . . → Read More: EC seeks Grant Proposals for Projects which improve Labour Market Access of Disadvantaged Groups in Croatia

EC seeks Funding Proposals for the Program “Improving Labor Market Access of Disadvantaged Groups” in Croatia

European Commission has issued a restricted call for proposals seeking concept papers at first stage for the program entitled “Improving labor market access of disadvantaged groups” in Croatia . . . → Read More: EC seeks Funding Proposals for the Program “Improving Labor Market Access of Disadvantaged Groups” in Croatia

Grants Opportunity for Strategic Research Cooperation Projects between the Organizations in Denmark and Developing Countries

Danida Fellowship Centre on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark within the framework of Danish development cooperation is seeking phase 1 applications (prequalification) for research grants related to development research from strategic research cooperation projects with developing countries. . . . → Read More: Grants Opportunity for Strategic Research Cooperation Projects between the Organizations in Denmark and Developing Countries

The Tunza International Conference for Children and Young Highlights Job Opportunities in a Green Economy

The Tunza International Conference for Children and Young was recently held at Bandung, Indonesia. . . . → Read More: The Tunza International Conference for Children and Young Highlights Job Opportunities in a Green Economy

US Labor Department awards more than $21 million in Disability Employment Initiative funding to 7 states

U.S. Department of Labor announced funds amounting to $21,166,560 for seven states under the Disability Employment Initiative. . . . → Read More: US Labor Department awards more than $21 million in Disability Employment Initiative funding to 7 states

EC seeks proposals to implement the poverty reduction programs in Uganda through employment generation and vocational training

European Commission has issued a restricted call for proposals under the Non-State Actors and Local Authorities in Development program in Uganda providing opportunity to eligible organizations for implementing the poverty reduction programs in the context of sustainable development, including the pursuit of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) and other internationally agreed targets through . . . → Read More: EC seeks proposals to implement the poverty reduction programs in Uganda through employment generation and vocational training

Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Egypt – 2010-2011

Title:     Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Egypt – 2010-2011

Maximum CIDA Contribution:   $ 205,500

Executing Agency:           Embassy of Canada to Egypt

Description

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) is designed to support small projects proposed and implemented by local organizations in Egypt. In providing funding for small projects that offer . . . → Read More: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Egypt – 2010-2011

Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Jordan – 2010-2011

Title: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Jordan – 2010-2011

Maximum CIDA Contribution:   $ 162,500

Executing Agency:           Embassy of Canada to Jordan and Iraq

Description:

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) is designed to support small projects proposed and implemented by local organizations in Jordan. In providing funding for small projects . . . → Read More: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Jordan – 2010-2011

Taqeem Fund for Evaluation in Youth Employment invites youth employment projects to submit evaluation proposals

The Fund for Evaluation in Youth Employment was founded by the Youth Employment Network (YEN) with financial support of Jacobs Foundation, Silatech and the Danish sponsored Africa Commission. The fund offers financial support to organizations working for the welfare of youth and providing them opportunities for employment. Every year, the fund invites proposals . . . → Read More: Taqeem Fund for Evaluation in Youth Employment invites youth employment projects to submit evaluation proposals

The World Agroforestry Centre invites applications for 2nd round of Women’s Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

The World Agroforestry Centre is committed to developing a diverse and strong pool of research scientists, both for strengthening its own institute and for the increasing needs of the developing world.  The first round of the Women’s Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Programme which attracted five female scientists in various fields of research study came . . . → Read More: The World Agroforestry Centre invites applications for 2nd round of Women’s Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

YEF seeks proposals for Youth-to-Youth Fund aimed at development of youth entrepreneurship in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda

The Youth Entrepreneurship Facility (YEF) is a partnership between the Africa Commission, the Youth Employment Network (YEN), and the International Labour Organization (ILO) and is implemented through its head office at the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and through offices in Kenya and Uganda.

The Youth-to-Youth Fund . . . → Read More: YEF seeks proposals for Youth-to-Youth Fund aimed at development of youth entrepreneurship in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda

USAID RFA for funding the Armenia Labor Market Integration of People with Disabilities program

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for Assistance Agreements from U.S. organizations for funding to support a program entitled “Labor Market Integration of People with Disabilities” project in Armenia.

Subject to the availability of funds, USAID intends to provide approximately $3,000,000 in total USAID funding to . . . → Read More: USAID RFA for funding the Armenia Labor Market Integration of People with Disabilities program

Call for proposals: Funding opportunity to support social inclusion of people at a disadvantage and facilitate their access to the job market

EU seeks proposals for the grant scheme Establishing Support in Social Inclusion and Employment of Disadvantaged and Marginalized Groups with the purpose of reinforcing social inclusion of people at a disadvantage and supporting access to employment of disadvantaged groups in Croatia.

Average unemployment rate in Croatia in 2010 was 17.6%.  Some . . . → Read More: Call for proposals: Funding opportunity to support social inclusion of people at a disadvantage and facilitate their access to the job market

Changemakers and eBay Foundation International Competition open to market based innovations that create jobs for vulnerable populations

Ashoka’s Changemakers and eBay Foundation invite entries for an international competition: Powering Economic Opportunity: Create a World that Works.

The competition seeks to recognize the employment opportunities created by innovative programs for disadvantaged and vulnerable societies. The entries are expected to be the ones that are market-based and aimed at creating . . . → Read More: Changemakers and eBay Foundation International Competition open to market based innovations that create jobs for vulnerable populations

Ashoka’s Changemakers and eBay Foundation announce the contest to ascertain the most innovative market-based solutions.

An online contest is organized by the eBay Foundation and Ashoka’s Changemakers to hunt the most innovative market-based solutions that craft cost-effective prospect and make employment for poor inhabitants. Put forward your solutions or an assignment to build tomorrow’s job market today.

The contest is open to all individuals, association, and . . . → Read More: Ashoka’s Changemakers and eBay Foundation announce the contest to ascertain the most innovative market-based solutions.

Emirates Foundation’s Funding Support to Disability Projects in the UAE

The Emirates Foundation is providing grant support to projects in disability field in the United Arab Emirates.

The 2011 “Disabilities – Promoting Inclusion Programme” is aimed at UAE organisations striving to develop and strengthen the inclusion into society of individuals living with disabilities in the UAE.

Invitations to apply . . . → Read More: Emirates Foundation’s Funding Support to Disability Projects in the UAE

Addressing Trafficking of Women

Project Context

Trafficking of women and girls to brothels is one of the worst forms of violence against women. Trafficking victims are usually deceived and once inside the prostitution ring, they are beaten up, forced to have sex and made to live in dirty conditions. It is a serious violation of human rights. . . . → Read More: Addressing Trafficking of Women

Staff Recruitment Policy for NGOs

Staff recruitment is the process of hiring staff to carry out various activities in an organization. In NGOs, staff recruitment is mostly determined by the availability of ongoing projects and how they have been budgeted. Nevertheless, staff recruitment is essential because many donors seek to know what policies grantees have adopted in terms . . . → Read More: Staff Recruitment Policy for NGOs

How to write a standard employment contract

Once the recruitment of staff is finalized, an appointment letter needs to be issued, which comprises of the information about the final selection. On acceptance of the letter, the new employee will be signing an employment contract with organization.

The employment contract comprises of the following:

1. Duration of the employment: . . . → Read More: How to write a standard employment contract

KCDF Call for Grants Applications: Youth to Youth Entrepreneurship Fund

This is the call for grants applications from interested applicants to apply for the Youth to Youth Entrepreneurship Fund.

The Kenya Community Development Foundation has issued this “competitive grant scheme for youth-led organizations proposing innovative project ideas on how to contribute to increasing entrepreneurship and employment amongst their peers. This competition . . . → Read More: KCDF Call for Grants Applications: Youth to Youth Entrepreneurship Fund

Youth Entrepreneurship Inaugural Call for Proposals under the Fund for Evaluation in Youth Employment

NGOs, governmental agencies, multilateral organizations, research firms and academic institutes in the Sub-Saharan Africa can submit proposals for the Inaugural Call for Proposals: Youth Entrepreneurship under the Fund for Evaluation in Youth Employment. The Fund has been set up by the Youth Employment Network (YEN) with the support of the Danish sponsored Africa . . . → Read More: Youth Entrepreneurship Inaugural Call for Proposals under the Fund for Evaluation in Youth Employment

Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy 2011

The Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy believes in the fact that some of the most ingenious and practical ideas for developing cleaner, sustainable energy solutions come from communities in the developing world. In this context, it seeks to award small enterprises in Africa, Asia and Latin America and bring in their sustainable . . . → Read More: Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy 2011

Why NGOs should ask “Why” when writing project proposals?

How to find the cause of the problem we are seeing around us

One of the ways to analyze a problem or trying to find the cause of the problem is to ask oneself:

“Why this is happening?”

By continuously asking oneself this question, we can reach . . . → Read More: Why NGOs should ask “Why” when writing project proposals?

What is the difference between formal economy and informal economy?

Mr. ABC gets a job at a software company. His letter of appointment is enclosed with a contract explaining his job responsibilities.  He gets a fixed salary in addition to incentives based upon his qualifications and experience. He works in an organized environment where his colleagues enjoy similar benefits. He is entitled to seek claim . . . → Read More: What is the difference between formal economy and informal economy?

What is Informal Economy?

The term, “Informal Economy” was first used by Keith Hart (Informal Income Opportunities and Urban Employment in Ghana” in Journal of Modern African Studies) during the 1970s to describe the temporary economic strategies adopted by migrant workers in Ghana. Over time, various definitions have come into place.

ILO’s Kenya Report (Employment incomes and . . . → Read More: What is Informal Economy?

Call for Proposals to build Innovative Public Libraries from eIFL.net

Although only public libraries in developing and transition countries are allowed to apply for this call, other organizations interested in this field, can partner and jointly submit proposals with them. The opportunity is provided by eIFL.net (Electronic Information for Libraries) Public Library Innovation Program “seeks to spark the development of innovative public library . . . → Read More: Call for Proposals to build Innovative Public Libraries from eIFL.net

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