Deadline: 1 July 2016 The Conservation, Food and Health (CFH) Foundation is seeking concept notes for its second round grants from organizations in the developing countries to support projects that demonstrate strong local leadership, promote professional development in the conservation, agricultural, and health sciences; develop the capacity of local organizations; and address a particular problem […] … [Read more...]
CFH Foundation: Seeking Concept Notes for Round 2 Grants from Organisations in Developing Countries
April 22, 2016 By
EU-Eritrea: Strengthening the Capacities of Civil Society Organisations & Local Authorities
April 15, 2016 By
Deadline: 30 May 2016 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for its thematic programme “Civil Society Organisations and Local Authorities" to strengthen civil society organisations' and local authorities' contribution to governance and development processes. The programme is divided into two lots: LOT 1 – CSOs (EUR 950 000): To support and strengthen CSOs' capacity to perform their roles as development actors, services providers and agents … [Read more...]
USAID Broad Agency Announcement for Global Health Challenges
April 14, 2016 By
Deadline: 13 May 2016 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through its Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is inviting applicants for USAID Global Health Challenges to seek opportunities to co-create, co-design, coinvest, and collaborate in the research, development, piloting, testing, and scaling of innovative, practical and cost-effective interventions to address the most pressing problems in global health. It is to generate novel tools and approaches that accelerate … [Read more...]
CFH Foundation: Round 2 Grants of US$25,000 for NGOs in Developing Countries
April 12, 2016 By
Deadline: 1 July 2016 The Conservation, Food and Health (CFH) Foundation is accepting concept notes for its second round grants from non-profit organizations in the developing countries that demonstrate strong local leadership, promote professional development in the conservation, agricultural, and health sciences; develop the capacity of local organizations; and address a particular problem in the field. Focus Areas Conservation: Conservation grants help improve ecological and … [Read more...]
Call for EOIs: Financial Inclusion Program at Innovations for Poverty Action
April 11, 2016 By
Deadline: 29 April 2016 The Financial Inclusion Program at Innovations for Poverty Action is currently accepting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from teams of researchers and financial service providers to conduct rigorous research on financial product innovations for low-income households in developing countries. Supporting Areas Designing financial and non-financial services linked to digital finance channels, including payments for health and education services. Increasing women’s use … [Read more...]
European Union: Skills and Technical Education Programme in Malawi
April 8, 2016 By
Deadline: 26 May 2016 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for its Skills and Technical Education Programme (STEP) in Malawi in order to increase the informal and formal TEVET training and to facilitate innovative research on TEVET training and financing. The programme is divided into two lots: Lot 1: Increasing access to formal and informal training EUR 4.000.000 Lot 2: Innovative research aimed at improving TEVET training and financing of … [Read more...]
Applications Open for IDRC Doctoral Research Awards 2016: Improving the Lives of People in Developing World
April 6, 2016 By
Deadline: 18 May 2016 International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is currently accepting applications for the IDRC Doctoral Research Awards 2016, to promote the growth of Canadian and developing country capacity in research to improve the lives of people in the developing world. Thematic Priorities Agriculture and Environment Inclusive Economies Technology and Innovation Award Information The award will cover justifiable field research expenses up to CA$20,000. Eligibility … [Read more...]
Thomson Reuters Foundation: Tomorrow’s News Programme for Applicants from Developing Countries
April 6, 2016 By
Deadline: 2 May 2016 Thomson Reuters Foundation is seeking applicants from developing countries for its new programme entitled "Tomorrow's News" open for media outlets that are committed to high quality journalism and that want to produce strong digital content that increases their reach and impact but which are uncertain what kind of content will work best, and how to produce it on a tight budget. The programme will draw on the latest knowledge on media trends from the Reuters Institute for … [Read more...]
International Climate Initiative: Supporting Climate Change Mitigation and Biodiversity Projects
April 5, 2016 By
Deadline: 6 June 2016 The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB) is currently inviting proposals for its International Climate Initiative (IKI), in support of climate and biodiversity projects in developing countries, emerging economies and transition states (‘partner countries’). It aims to fund high-quality projects that are sufficiently innovative or have sufficiently ambitious climate protection and biodiversity conservation … [Read more...]
European Commission: Raising Public Awareness of Development Issues & Promoting Development Education in the EU
April 1, 2016 By
Deadline: 1 June 2016 The European Commission is currently accepting concept notes from eligible organisations for its Development Education and Awareness Raising (DEAR) programme with an aim to anchor awareness and understanding of global development in societies. This Call contains four lots: Lot 1: Global learning education and campaigning and advocacy projects led by a Civil Society Organisation (CSO) or an association of CSOs, from EU member states. Lot 2: Global Learning … [Read more...]
Legal Officer at FAO, Italy
April 1, 2016 By
Deadline: 7 April 2016 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Legal Officer in Rome, Italy. The duration of this post is 2 years. The Legal Officer will ensure that the Organization's activities are carried out in accordance with its Constitution and the other Basic Texts of the Organization. FAO promotes good practice in addressing governance challenges across its Strategic Objectives by … [Read more...]
Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist at Social Impact, Kenya
April 1, 2016 By
Deadline: Ongoing Social Impact (SI) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist in Kenya. The Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will be responsible for overseeing all project M&E activities and effectively tracking and measuring the impact of the project. SI’s mission is to create dramatic improvements in the performance of organizations and programs working to enhance the social and economic … [Read more...]
Communication for Development Specialist at UNICEF, Myanmar
March 31, 2016 By
Deadline: 7 April 2016 United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Communication for Development Specialist in Yangon, Myanmar. The Communication for Development Specialist will be responsible for the design, formulation, management, execution, monitoring and evaluation of a behavioral change and social mobilization strategy, plan of action and programme activities in support of the YCSD component of the country … [Read more...]
MINDS: Call for Applications for African Researchers
March 31, 2016 By
Deadline: 15 April 2016 The Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) is accepting applications from distinguished African researchers to conduct research on the subject of institutional development in Africa examining one of these three (3) aspects: Nation building in Africa: This paper will examine case studies of post-independence-era attempts at nation building in Africa, interrogating the ideals, objectives and methodologies by which the objectives were pursued. The … [Read more...]
European Commission Call for Proposals: Improving Secondary Education in Malawi
March 30, 2016 By
Deadline: 5 May 2016 The European Commission is currently accepting proposals from eligible organizations for a programme entitled "Improving Secondary Education in Malawi (ISEM)". ISEM has been designed with an overall objective to strengthen Malawi’s education sector and its capacity to satisfy the economy’s need for educated youth through expansion and improvement of equitable access to inclusive quality education. ISEM mission is to: Increase access to secondary education through … [Read more...]
World Bank Group Analyst Program: An Open Opportunity for Young People
March 30, 2016 By
Deadline: 5 April 2016 The World Bank is currently inviting talented young people for its Group Analyst Program, providing them the opportunity to contribute to solving some of the world’s most pressing problems. Through this structured three-year program, applicants will work in an intellectually challenging and culturally diverse environment within a specific practice, region, or corporate unit in the World Bank Group, which includes the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation … [Read more...]
Reporting Taboos: Programme Targeting Journalists Working for Domestic Media in Developing Countries
March 30, 2016 By
Deadline: 25 April 2016 The Thomson Reuters Foundation is currently inviting the journalist from the developing countries for its small programme- Reporting Taboos. Participants will be asked to submit and develop story ideas which will be the focus of the programme. There will be an intensive workshop in London during which the participating journalists will develop and refine their story ideas and pitch them to the Thomson Reuters Foundation’s award-winning editorial team. The workshop will … [Read more...]
Evaluation Specialist at ADB, Philippines
March 29, 2016 By
Deadline: 6 April 2016 Asian Development Bank (ADB) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Evaluation Specialist in Manila, Philippines. The Evaluation Specialist will provide operational support to ensure lessons from evaluations are incorporated in project design and country strategy formulation, and improve the quality of projects. The ADB aims for an Asia and Pacific free from poverty. Key Jobs Responsibilities The Evaluation Specialist will … [Read more...]
Nominations Open for 2016 TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize of USD100, 000!
March 28, 2016 By
Deadline: 16 May 2016 The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) is currently inviting applicants from developing countries for its 2016 TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize. The prize will be given for outstanding achievements in Chemical Sciences. Award Information The prize carries a monetary award of USD100, 000, generously provided by Lenovo, a medal and a certificate bearing a citation highlighting the major contributions for which the prize is awarded. Eligibility Criteria Candidates must be … [Read more...]
Finance and Administration Manager at Jhpiego, Uganda
March 28, 2016 By
Deadline: Ongoing The Johns Hopkins University (Jhpiego) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Finance and Administration Manager in Uganda. The Finance and Administration Manager will be responsible for providing financial and Administration management support to Jhpiego Uganda Office. Jhpiego is dedicated to improving the health of women and families in developing countries. Key Jobs Responsibilities The Finance and Administration Manager will … [Read more...]
