Swire Conservation Scholarship – Papua New Guinea

Deadline- March 15, 2012.

Countries/Region- Papua New Guinea

Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute CTFS is a global web of forest research lands devoted towards the study of tropical and temperate forest function and diversity. CTFS is a global program long term large scale forest research. CTFS covers and takes care . . . → Read More: Swire Conservation Scholarship – Papua New Guinea

OAS(Organization of American States)-China Scholarships 2012

Deadline: April 20th, 2012

Countries/Region: China

Organization of American States is the world’s oldest regional organization, dating back to the First International Conference of American States, held in Washington, D.C., from October 1889 to April 1890. That meeting approved the establishment of the International Union of American Republics, and . . . → Read More: OAS(Organization of American States)-China Scholarships 2012

UNCCD inviting Applications for Land for Life Award 2012

UNCCD (United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification) is currently inviting applications for 2012 Land for Life Award with the aim of rewarding and recognizing the leadership for sustainable land management. This award is an initiative to honour sustainable land management efforts that foster gender equality, cultural diversity and social inclusion. The winners of . . . → Read More: UNCCD inviting Applications for Land for Life Award 2012

PhD Research Studentship to Study Water Recycling Scheme at the Olympic Park in London

Cranfield University and Cranfield Water Science Institute are currently inviting applications for a PhD Research Studentship. . . . → Read More: PhD Research Studentship to Study Water Recycling Scheme at the Olympic Park in London

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority seeks Applications for Sea Country Partnerships Grants Program 2011-2012

GBRMPA is currently inviting applications from eligible individuals for Sea Country Partnerships Grants Program 2011-2012. . . . → Read More: The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority seeks Applications for Sea Country Partnerships Grants Program 2011-2012

Summer Academy on Social Vulnerability – From Social Vulnerability to Resilience: Measuring Progress toward Disaster Risk Reduction

Munich Re Foundation in partnership with the United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security has issued a call for applications . . . → Read More: Summer Academy on Social Vulnerability – From Social Vulnerability to Resilience: Measuring Progress toward Disaster Risk Reduction

Ford Motor Company’s International Fellowship of 92nd Street Y for Community Leaders from the NGO Sector

The Ford Motor Company is accepting applications from community leaders in select countries for the 2013 International Fellowship of 92nd Street Y. . . . → Read More: Ford Motor Company’s International Fellowship of 92nd Street Y for Community Leaders from the NGO Sector

Impact Business Award: Innovative business solutions to combat Climate Change

The IMPACT (Innovative Models Promoting Adaptation and Climate Technologies) Business Award rewards enterprises that apply innovative business solutions in combating Climate Change. The IMPACT Business Award implemented on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and organised by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) will make a total . . . → Read More: Impact Business Award: Innovative business solutions to combat Climate Change

Manual: Utility of Conservation Project Plan

A manual has been created created with an aim to help people involved in planning and managing conservation projects. Many people throughout the world associated with these conservation projects are not able to receive specialized training in the respective field. . . . → Read More: Manual: Utility of Conservation Project Plan

SANDEE seeks Grant Proposals to support Research on Economics of Natural Resource Use and Environmental Change in South Asia

The South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) is currently seeking concept notes for the Summer 2012 Research Competition on Economics of Natural Resource Use and Environmental Change in South Asia aimed at supporting researchers and institutions in the region. . . . → Read More: SANDEE seeks Grant Proposals to support Research on Economics of Natural Resource Use and Environmental Change in South Asia

IWA seeks abstracts for presentation at Water Convention 2012 during the Singapore International Water Week

International Water Association is now seeking abstracts for the Water Convention 2012 to be held during the Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) 2012 from July 1 to 5, 2012 at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands. Prospective authors can submit abstracts for either oral or poster presentations. . . . → Read More: IWA seeks abstracts for presentation at Water Convention 2012 during the Singapore International Water Week

Applications invited for the Acumen Fund Global Fellows Program 2012-2013

Applications are now open for the 2012-2013 Acumen Fund Global Fellows Program from eligible candidates all over the world who have already decided on a career in venture philanthropy, who are seeking a career at the highest levels in the corporate world but want to better understand and impact problems of global poverty . . . → Read More: Applications invited for the Acumen Fund Global Fellows Program 2012-2013

John S. Knight Fellowship Opportunity at Stanford University for journalists, journalism innovators and managers

Applications are now open for the 2012-2013 John S. Knight Fellowships at Stanford University from qualified journalists and journalism entrepreneurs from around the world including the US for 20 Fellowships. There are upto nine fellowships available for international candidates and twelve fellowships for candidates from the US. . . . → Read More: John S. Knight Fellowship Opportunity at Stanford University for journalists, journalism innovators and managers

Download the “Employee Manual”: Sample Policies for Managing Staff in NGOs

As NGOs employ staff, they are required to maintain administrative policies for their management. Such policies not only contribute towards effective governance but also open up opportunities of support from different funding organizations. However, organizations in developing countries fail to keep such policies either because they think they are not useful or they . . . → Read More: Download the “Employee Manual”: Sample Policies for Managing Staff in NGOs

The Water Futures Partnership Invites Businesses and NGOs to Join the Initiative

The Water Futures Partnership is inviting businesses, NGOs and other organisations to join the initiative to address issues related to water resource management across the world and find solutions for some of the most serious water risks in cities and watersheds around the world.

The Water Futures Partnership is an initiative . . . → Read More: The Water Futures Partnership Invites Businesses and NGOs to Join the Initiative

Joint African Masters Program in Comparative Local Development 2012/2014: Call for Applications

Applications are now open for the Joint African Masters Program in Comparative Local Development (JAMP), an initiative of the Polytechnic of Namibia (Namibia), the University of Trento (Italy), the Universidade São Tomás de Moçambique (Mozambique) and Tshwane University of Technology (South Africa). The main aim behind starting this program is to provide eligible . . . → Read More: Joint African Masters Program in Comparative Local Development 2012/2014: Call for Applications

SaciWATERs Invites Nominations for ToT course on Integrated Urban Flood Management

South Asia Consortium for Interdisciplinary Water Resources Studies (SaciWATERs) is a group of scholars and activists dedicated to bring structural change in the dominant water resources management paradigm in South Asia. The consortium focuses on transforming water resources knowledge systems and tries to understand and raise water resources issues from the perspective of . . . → Read More: SaciWATERs Invites Nominations for ToT course on Integrated Urban Flood Management

How NGOs can develop budgets in their Proposals

Developing and managing budgets can be a challenging task for NGOs whenever they need to plan a project, write a proposal and implement an activity. Efficient financial management is essential for the growth of any organization. Besides, if you have well-managed and transparent financial system, it also enables donor agencies to gain confidence . . . → Read More: How NGOs can develop budgets in their Proposals

CDKN Funding Opportunity: Call for research proposals to deliver climate compatible development

CDKN has issued an international research call seeking proposals for funding from project and research organizations. . . . → Read More: CDKN Funding Opportunity: Call for research proposals to deliver climate compatible development

EC Twinning call for proposals: Support to the institutional development of the National Agency for Cultural Heritage Preservation of Georgia

The overall objective of this project is to introduce internationally recognized best practices in the heritage sector in Georgia with the aim of improving heritage conservation and management, thereby contributing to economic and social development. . . . → Read More: EC Twinning call for proposals: Support to the institutional development of the National Agency for Cultural Heritage Preservation of Georgia

Call for Letters of Intent: Joint UNICEF-TDR Implementation Research Project to strengthen the equity strategy in Africa

UNICEF headquarters, its Eastern and Southern African Regional Office (ESARO) and West and Central African Regional Office (WCARO), in collaboration with TDR, with the purpose of developing regional implementation research platforms and supporting a number of research activities in targeted African countries have issued a call for letters of intent for the Joint . . . → Read More: Call for Letters of Intent: Joint UNICEF-TDR Implementation Research Project to strengthen the equity strategy in Africa

Community Wellbeing and Sustainable Livelihoods: Equator Prize 2012

5. “How has the initiative improved the socio-economic conditions (livelihoods, incomes, etc) and wellbeing (health, food security, education, etc) of the community?  Describe how these wellbeing and livelihoods improvements are linked to environmental conservation, sustainable natural resource management and to local self-sufficiency. “

You are required to provide in detailed about . . . → Read More: Community Wellbeing and Sustainable Livelihoods: Equator Prize 2012

Environmental Impacts: Equator Prize 2012

6. “How has the initiative contributed to sustainable natural resource management and environmental conservation? Describe how these conservation efforts are linked to improved community livelihoods and wellbeing.”

If your initiative is focused upon environmental conservation, you can easily answer this question but you still need to link it with the improvement . . . → Read More: Environmental Impacts: Equator Prize 2012

Sustainability: Equator Prize 2012

8. “Describe the operational sustainability of the initiative.  When did the initiative begin? What are the key social, institutional, financial, and ecological elements that make this initiative sustainable over the long term? Describe any plans for expansion of the initiative.”

Sustainability of the initiative is an important criterion for getting selected . . . → Read More: Sustainability: Equator Prize 2012

Emerging young professionals from select Middle East countries invited to attend a 4-week fully paid “Managing Trans-Boundary Environmental Resources” course in the US

“Across Borders: Managing Trans-Boundary Environmental Resources in the Middle East and the United States” is an international exchange program for Emerging Young Professionals (EYPs), sponsored by the US Department of State’s office of Citizen Exchanges, and delivered by Dickinson College and the cooperation of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.

This highly selective, . . . → Read More: Emerging young professionals from select Middle East countries invited to attend a 4-week fully paid “Managing Trans-Boundary Environmental Resources” course in the US

Rhodes University Sol Plaatje Institute Scholarship opportunity for Southern African women media practitioners to pursue PDMM

Rhodes University’s Sol Plaatje Institute for Media Leadership (SPI) offers editorial and business training programs to both practicing and aspirant media leaders.

SPI offers professional media management and leadership training program and the honors-level Post-Graduate Diploma in Media Management (PDMM). The training programs uniquely combine cutting-edge theory and practice and are . . . → Read More: Rhodes University Sol Plaatje Institute Scholarship opportunity for Southern African women media practitioners to pursue PDMM

The Korea Federation for Environmental Movements (KFEM)/Friends of Earth Korea seeks nominations for “SBS Eco Water Awards’ from those working to protect water environments in Korea and the world

The Korea Federation for Environmental Movements (KFEM)/Friends of Earth Korea is seeking nominations for the forth ‘SBS Eco Water Awards’ from those who have worked to protect water environments in Korea and the world. The awards will be presented in November 2011 in partnership with Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) and Ministry of Environment . . . → Read More: The Korea Federation for Environmental Movements (KFEM)/Friends of Earth Korea seeks nominations for “SBS Eco Water Awards’ from those working to protect water environments in Korea and the world

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

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

CIDA Contribution:

CIDA’s 2008-2009 disbursements for projects and initiatives in Lebanon: $11.69 million.

Maximum CIDA Contribution for 2010-11 is $ 175,000

Executing Agency: Embassy of Canada to Lebanon

Description:

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) is designed to support small projects . . . → Read More: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Lebanon – 2010-2011

UN-Water invites nominations for the second edition of the ‘Water for Life’ UN-Water Best Practices Award

‘Water for Life’ UN-Water Best Practices Award was started with the aim to create awareness about the importance of water among the common people and to promote and support efforts to fulfill commitments of the international community in this regard. The award process is managed by the United Nations Office to Support the . . . → Read More: UN-Water invites nominations for the second edition of the ‘Water for Life’ UN-Water Best Practices Award

The new FAO-managed fund for livestock biodiversity management receives first donation from Germany, Norway and Switzerland

Source: http://www.fao.org/news/story/en/item/82260/icode/

The latest FAO-managed fund created to support and help developing countries conserve their livestock breeds has received the first donation of $1,000,000 from Germany, Norway and Switzerland.

The fund will be used to provide money for the projects submitted by countries in support of the internationally-agreed Global Plan of . . . → Read More: The new FAO-managed fund for livestock biodiversity management receives first donation from Germany, Norway and Switzerland

MTN invites South African undergraduates for the 2012 PDMM Scholarships from Rhodes University’s Media Leadership Institute

The Sol Plaatje Institute for Media Leadership (SPI) at Rhodes University’s School of Journalism and Media Studies invites applications for four scholarships from South African students who wish to register for the SPI’s Postgraduate Diploma in Media Management (PDMM) in 2012.

MTN 2012 Scholarship Provisions

The scholarships are sponsored by MTN . . . → Read More: MTN invites South African undergraduates for the 2012 PDMM Scholarships from Rhodes University’s Media Leadership Institute

ArthinkSouthAsia invites applications for fellowship program in arts management

ArthinkSouthAsia is a program initiated by South Asian network of Goethe Institutes, the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany. ArthinkSouthAsia seeks applications for fellowship program in arts management from professionals in creative and artistic field or even those who are working outside but have a good understanding and passion for the . . . → Read More: ArthinkSouthAsia invites applications for fellowship program in arts management

World Water Council seeks nominations for the King Hassan II Great World Water Prize

The World Water Council with the help of the Government of Morocco invites nominations for the 4th edition of the King Hassan II Great World Water Prize in memory of his Majesty King Hassan II of Morocco’s distinguished leadership and encouragement of cooperation and sound management of water resources.

 The award . . . → Read More: World Water Council seeks nominations for the King Hassan II Great World Water Prize

USAID funding opportunity aimed at Strengthening Health Systems through Integrated Programs in Azerbaijan

The United States Government, represented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from eligible qualified Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs), Public International Organizations (PIOs) and other eligible organizations for funding aimed at Strengthening Health Systems through Integrated Programs in Azerbaijan (AZ SHIP). . . . → Read More: USAID funding opportunity aimed at Strengthening Health Systems through Integrated Programs in Azerbaijan

IMD Switzerland seeks applications for Nestle MBA Scholarship from talented women executives around the world especially developing countries

International Institute for Management Development (IMD), a non-profit business school located in Lausanne, Switzerland, seeks applications aimed at encouraging talented women executives to apply for its annual Nestlé Scholarship, which offers CHF 25,000 towards the cost of the school’s prestigious MBA program.

The Nestlé MBA Scholarship was established in 1996 after . . . → Read More: IMD Switzerland seeks applications for Nestle MBA Scholarship from talented women executives around the world especially developing countries

Department of state funded Across Borders program invites young professionals from select Middle East countries to explore Chesapeake Bay Watershed in the US

Across Borders: Managing Trans-Boundary Environmental Resources in the Middle East and the United States” is an international exchange program for Emerging Young Professionals (EYPs), sponsored by the US Department of State’s office of Citizen Exchanges, and delivered by Dickinson College in partnership with the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies.

This highly . . . → Read More: Department of state funded Across Borders program invites young professionals from select Middle East countries to explore Chesapeake Bay Watershed in the US

MFC invites applications from national microfinance networks for Social Performance Start-up Fund

Microfinance Centre (MFC) is a grass-root network of 110 member institutions that play an active role in shaping the microfinance industry in the Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region.

Members range from banks, non-governmental organizations, social and commercial investors, to development institutions and international PVOs. All share an interest in microfinance, . . . → Read More: MFC invites applications from national microfinance networks for Social Performance Start-up Fund

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program – Program Fields

Program Fields

Humphrey Fellowships are awarded competitively to candidates who are mid-career professionals in the fields listed below.

- Agricultural and Rural Development

- Communications/Journalism

- Economic Development

- Educational Administration, Planning and Policy

- Finance and Banking

- Higher Education Administration

- HIV/AIDS Policy and Prevention

- Human Resource Management

- Law and Human . . . → Read More: The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program – Program Fields

Public Health Foundation of India accepts applications for admission to various Post Graduate Diplomas Programs in IIPHs

The Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) is accepting applications for admission to various Post Graduate Diploma programmes related to public health offered through various Indian Institutes of Public Health (IIPH) in the academic year 2011-12.

The IIPHs at Delhi, Gandhinagar and Hyderabad offer these Post Graduate Diploma programmes to fresh . . . → Read More: Public Health Foundation of India accepts applications for admission to various Post Graduate Diplomas Programs in IIPHs

Call for Applications: 2012 Egyptian Government Fellowships opportunity for Pakistani Nationals in the Field of Agriculture

Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan invites applications from Pakistani Nationals for the 2012 Fellowships in various fields of Agriculture offered by The Egyptian International Centre for Agriculture (EICA), Government of Egypt.

Field of Study:

Project analysis; Integrated pest Management; Vegetable Production; Agriculture Services; Cotton Production & Technology; Poultry . . . → Read More: Call for Applications: 2012 Egyptian Government Fellowships opportunity for Pakistani Nationals in the Field of Agriculture

Ph.D. Conflict Studies and Management Programme: Scholarship Opportunity in Germany

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) invites applications for scholarships in Conflict Studies and Management Programme (CSMP) Ph.D. at the Willy Brandt School of Public Policy in Erfurt.

In line with the special focus of a public policy school, the research programme at the Brandt School looks at conflict management with a . . . → Read More: Ph.D. Conflict Studies and Management Programme: Scholarship Opportunity in Germany

SIDA seeks applications for Training Program on Risk Management in Banking from select African Countries candidates

The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) invites applications for a two-part Training Programme on Risk Management in Banking from the candidates from select African Countries.

Candidates eligible to apply for this programme must be from Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of Congo. . . . → Read More: SIDA seeks applications for Training Program on Risk Management in Banking from select African Countries candidates

IWC Water Leader Scholarship Opportunity to pursue Master of Integrated Water Management in University of Queensland, Australia

The International WaterCentre (IWC) invites applications for the 2012 Water Leader Scholarships. The program is aimed at awarding scholarships to outstanding candidates who have a clear vision and demonstrate the potential of becoming the water leaders of tomorrow. The successful candidates are accepted into the IWC Master of Integrated Water Management (MIWM) being . . . → Read More: IWC Water Leader Scholarship Opportunity to pursue Master of Integrated Water Management in University of Queensland, Australia

The Heller School Scholarship for MA in Coexistence and Conflict for early to mid-career professional from Arab or North Africa

The Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University, has announced the new Shared Societies Scholarship for the Master of Arts in Coexistence and Conflict for an early to mid-career professional coming from Arab or a North African Country.

The scholarship offers the opportunity to a professional from one of . . . → Read More: The Heller School Scholarship for MA in Coexistence and Conflict for early to mid-career professional from Arab or North Africa

2012 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program: Call for Application from South African Professionals

Applications are invited for The 2012 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program that offers an opportunity to mid-level professionals from South Africa to pursue one year non-graduate fellowship in the US. The program is aimed at providing the future leaders of South Africa to get an insight and on-hand experience about the U.S. society, . . . → Read More: 2012 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program: Call for Application from South African Professionals

2012-2013 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program: Call for Applications from Mid-career Vietnamese professionals

Qualified and dedicated Vietnamese professionals are invited to apply for the 2012-2013 competition for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program. Under this program, mid-career professionals from across various fields get to spend one-year at a leading US university pursuing a non-degree study combined with work experience besides participation in professional affiliations off-campus, field . . . → Read More: 2012-2013 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program: Call for Applications from Mid-career Vietnamese professionals

2012-13 Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program: Call for Applications from Committed Armenian Mid-Career Professionals

Applications are invited from mid-level Armenian professionals for the Hubert Humphrey Fellowship in the United States for the 2012 2013 academic year.

This fellowship opportunity is for the mid-career professionals who are committed to public service, and are in leadership positions and having careers at a point where they can fully . . . → Read More: 2012-13 Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program: Call for Applications from Committed Armenian Mid-Career Professionals

Opportunity for Committed Young Indians to pursue Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships for Leadership Development

United States India Education Foundation (USIEF) every year offers Fulbright scholarships and fellowships to talented Indian students, scholars, teachers, professionals, scientists and artists for studying in US universities and Institutions.

Since its establishment in 1950, the USIEF has facilitated more than 15,000 young Indians pursue studies under the Fulbright scholarship program. . . . → Read More: Opportunity for Committed Young Indians to pursue Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships for Leadership Development

The International ReSource Award for Sustainable Watershed Management

Swiss Re’s International ReSource Award for Sustainable Watershed Management is inviting applications from NGOs, private, scientific or public institutions and similar bodies to apply for this international recognized prize.

The ReSource Award recognizes the initiatives which are dedicated to raising public awareness of the ecological, social and economic significance of water . . . → Read More: The International ReSource Award for Sustainable Watershed Management

SIDA International Training Programme: Local Environmental Management in Urban Areas 2011 Asia

Phase 1: 9 – 29 May 2011, Stockholm Sweden

Phase 2: 7-18 November 2011 , To be decided

The intention of the programme is to strengthen the participants’ capacity in the field of Local Environmental Management in Urban Areas. A main focus will be to increase participants’ capacity to prioritize given scarce resources.

. . . → Read More: SIDA International Training Programme: Local Environmental Management in Urban Areas 2011 Asia

Mifos 2.0 New Version of the Management Information Software for Microfinance released by the Grameen Foundation

Microfinance organizations can now freely downloaded Mifos® 2.0, the latest version of the award-winning management information software (MIS) for microfinance. The software offers significant advances in social performance monitoring with the full integration of Grameen Foundation’s poverty assessment tool, the Progress out of Poverty Index™ (PPI™)

The new Mifos software will . . . → Read More: Mifos 2.0 New Version of the Management Information Software for Microfinance released by the Grameen Foundation

Women’s Water Fund Call for Applications

The Women’s Water Fund is an initiative of the DHI Group, initially funded by the “King Hassan II Great World Water Prize” presented to Professor Torkil Jønch Clausen of DHI at the Fourth World Water Forum in Mexico in 2006. The objective of the Fund is to support women from developing countries in . . . → Read More: Women’s Water Fund Call for Applications

USIP’s Free Online Certificate Courses in Peace and Conflict Management

The Academy for International Conflict Management and Peacebuilding at the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) through its distance learning program provides courses in peace and conflict resolution. Many of these courses are free and they can be easily accessed online. Besides, USIP offers electronic certificates for certain courses to trainees who successfully . . . → Read More: USIP’s Free Online Certificate Courses in Peace and Conflict Management

Share your Story at the Knowledge Management Impact Challenge

Sourced from: www.ngopulse.org

The Knowledge-Driven International Development (KDID) has launched the Knowledge Management Impact Challenge, which allows organizations and individuals from all countries to share short case stories describing their experience assessing their knowledge management activities. KDID is an initiative of the Knowledge-Driven Microenterprise Development (KDMD) project under the USAID Microenterprise Development (MD) . . . → Read More: Share your Story at the Knowledge Management Impact Challenge

Developing Country Scholarships to Participate in International Courses and Training Programs in Belgium

The CUD (Cutting-edge International Trainings and Courses for Development) Scholarships Program for the year 2011-2012 is available for applicants from developing countries. Courses include Masters in Public Health, European Microfinance Program, Master in Development, Environment and Society, Master of Science and Supplementary Environmental Management in Developing Countries, Management Systems in Health Services, Methodology . . . → Read More: Developing Country Scholarships to Participate in International Courses and Training Programs in Belgium

Human Resource Management for NGOs

Capacity-building for NGOs is an ongoing process. As we move ahead to bring about social change, we also end up facing new and unexpected challenges. However, constant training and exposure to new ideas can lead organizations to address these challenges and improve their organizational growth.

FUNDSFORNGOS.ORG has compiled resourceful information about . . . → Read More: Human Resource Management for NGOs

Why is Human Resource Management Important for NGOs?

Human resource management is the management of the people who work in an organization. They can be managers, employees, project officers, field workers, coordinators. Since the organization is run by these people, they are considered to be a “resource” – ‘a human resource.’ Like we use funds to manage a project, we also . . . → Read More: Why is Human Resource Management Important for NGOs?

Human Resource Information System for NGO Employees

The Human Resource Information System (HRIS) is a database that records and maintains information about all employees in an organization. This system is useful in job recruitment, developing terms of reference, and monitoring, assessing and coordinating work with each of the employee. This system also ensures transparency of the organization in employing people.

. . . → Read More: Human Resource Information System for NGO Employees

Performance Management System

As organizations are run by people, their performance holds the key for achieving results and ensuring growth. Holding up a good team within an organization can be very difficult. Staff members may start to feel frustrated, diverted from their objectives of work and may even leave the organization. One of the ways to . . . → Read More: Performance Management System

Using the Annual Performance Plan for NGO Employees in Performance Management System

The Annual Performance Plan is developed jointly by the NGO supervisor and the employee together after discussing and planning the objectives, activities and results to be undertaken by the employee. The Performance Plan for the year specifically outlines the targets to be achieved by the employee over the year and these targets will . . . → Read More: Using the Annual Performance Plan for NGO Employees in Performance Management System

Belgium VLIR-UOS Awards for Master’s or Training Programme for people in positions of responsibility in civil society

The VLIR-UOS offer scholarships to individuals from developing countries to undertake the International Master Programme or International Training Programme in Belgium. The programme covers all expenses related to the completion of the study.

The programmes have been specifically designed for people in positions of responsibility in civil society (such as universities, . . . → Read More: Belgium VLIR-UOS Awards for Master’s or Training Programme for people in positions of responsibility in civil society

USIP: Graduate students studying conflict management – might want to check out our new special report, “Graduate… http://fb.me/F9l2q51R

USIP: Graduate students studying conflict management – might want to check out our new special report, “Graduate… http://fb.me/F9l2q51R Twitter / USIP

Mali: Migration Information and Management Centre

The Migration Information and Management Centre (CIGEM) is the result of cooperation between the Government of Mali and the European Commission for the purpose of providing a response to the migration phenomenon. It aims to help Mali come up with a migration policy that addresses the concerns of potential migrants, returning migrants and Malians residing . . . → Read More: Mali: Migration Information and Management Centre

McKnight grantees offer feedback to improve grants management and communications

August 2010 McKnight Foundation news

Pacific Island Disaster Managers to Meet On Risk Management and Climate Change Initiatives

The Asia Foundation in partnership with other organizations including the USAID and the United Nations is organizing the Pacific Disaster Risk Management Partnership Network meeting to be held August 12-13. “The event will bring together development partners and donor organizations to discuss disaster risk reduction and disaster management from a multi-stakeholder approach.”

The . . . → Read More: Pacific Island Disaster Managers to Meet On Risk Management and Climate Change Initiatives

United Nations University: Integrated Drylands Management

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The United Nations University (UNU) is accepting applications for its international Master’s Degree Porgramme for Drylands under the Integrated Drylands Management. “The MS Programme is designed to enhance the capacity of developing countries to manage their drylands resources. It is intended to provide young professionals and scientists an international perspective . . . → Read More: United Nations University: Integrated Drylands Management

A Free Guide on how NGOs can make the best use of Volunteers

Volunteers are a great source of support for NGOs since they input high level of professional skills with little or no obligations for payment. There can be both national and international volunteers, but the latter can not only provide skill support, but they can also be involved in raising funds for the organization. . . . → Read More: A Free Guide on how NGOs can make the best use of Volunteers

Under Water Productivity in Water Sector at USAID’s Development Grants Program

Source: DGP – RFA – Request for Applications No. M/OAA/GRO/EGAS-DGP-10-001

Under Water Productivity in water sector at USAID’s Development Grants Program

Responsive proposals may include aspects of water productivity, but preferably linked to WSSH objectives as well. The U.S. Government’s water productivity improvement programs seek to maximize the efficient . . . → Read More: Under Water Productivity in Water Sector at USAID’s Development Grants Program

PSI Vacancy for Country Representative in India

Job Title:        Country Representative, India Position Type: Location:        India Department:        Asia

Description: PSI (Population Services International)  seeks entrepreneurial, dynamic candidates with an interest in private sector approaches to development for the position of Country Representative for India. PSI is highly decentralized, requiring considerable autonomy and initiative from its Country Representatives. This individual . . . → Read More: PSI Vacancy for Country Representative in India

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Systems and Policies for NGOs

NGOConnect.Net is a dynamic and interactive Web portal dedicated to connecting and strengthening NGOs, networks and NGO support . . . → Read More: Free Resources Page copy

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