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SUMMARY:FROM FEAR TO RESILIENCE: STORYTELLING OF COVID-19 IN SOUTHEAST ASIA  Call for Photo\, Short Video and Art Essays by SEA Junction and Partners
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThese days we are inundated with photos of deaths\, ICUs and suffering\, creating fear as an incentive to keep us all at home. No matter how well-meaning\, this narrative of COVID-19 remains one-sided and may have many unwanted consequences. We know from the HIV epidemic that fear only changes behavior in the short term and it may cause traumas and prejudices that make it more difficult to learn to live with the virus. This narrative also leads to seeing the ‘other’ as the ‘enemy’ who can potentially infect us\, triggering unnecessary stigma and discrimination that hampers the efforts to control the pandemic. More needs to be done to raise understanding of the rationale of preventive measures and to provide the social and economic means to enable people to apply those. \nLiving through a pandemic with unforeseen reality and unending uncertainties for over a year has created an epidemic of fear. As a consequence\, there have been stigmatization and blaming to infected people\, especially vulnerable population. With the current surges in COVID-19 infection across Southeast Asia\, the fear of contracting the disease remains and is even escalated when the vaccine is in shortage and not accessible to many. They are nervous of not getting timely vaccinated\, not to mention the concern on vaccine’s safety and efficacy. The fear also extends beyond contraction and manifests in socio-economic stress as a result of the pandemic impacts. In particular\, the poor and disadvantaged groups have been hardest hit with a deepening of poverty since the existing inequalities have been exacerbated. \nSEA Junction invites all to make an effort to collectively provide a different visual story of the pandemic in Southeast Asia that shows strength and hope. We believe in the importance of reducing fear and promote informed policy and public discussion with more accurate reporting of the epidemiological realities of COVID-19. We need to show that COVID-19 is also a tale of survival\, resilience and solidarity. \nWe are calling for short stories in the form of photo essays\, short documentaries and illustrated art essays in any language of the region (to be later translated into English) or in English. We will then select\, curate and showcase them in a special section on our online platform and on our social media. We will be also looking for other partners interested in broadcasting these works of resilience. When the COVID-19 situation ease\, we will use the selected visual storytelling works to organize a 2-week long exhibition at BACC. \nPossible topics include but not limited to: \n\ncultural rituals and faith to counter our anxiety;\nexperiences of quarantine (at home or at reserved locations) and survival;\npeople that continue to work in essential services;\nlaborers and migrant workers that keep the economy running by continuing to work in construction\, agriculture\, fishing\, etc.;\nrural and urban community organizing to control the pandemic and provide support to the needy;\ninnovation and adaptation of technology in resource poor settings;\nstrategic intervention to enhance people survival beyond relief;\nand people that fight for social protection and for upholding of privacy and other human rights amidst this pandemic.\n\nNeedless to say\, ethical and safety principles need to be respected in the production of the stories\, and compliance of preventive measures is a must at any time. \nPlease submit approximately 15 photos and/or videos along with short essay to  southeastasiajunction@gmail.com. The call remains open without specific deadline. We welcome all the entries and also other interested partners to join this call. \nOrganizers \nSEA Junction \nSEA Junction\, established under the Thai non-profit organization Foundation for Southeast Asia Studies (ForSEA)\, aims to foster understanding and appreciation of Southeast Asia in all its socio-cultural dimensions- from arts and lifestyles to economy and development. Conveniently located at Room 408 of the Bangkok Arts and Culture Center or BACC (across MBK\, BTS National Stadium)\, SEA Junction facilitates public access to knowledge resources and exchanges among students\, practitioners and Southeast Asia lovers. For more information see www.seajunction.org\, join the Facebook group:  http://www.facebook.com/groups/1693058870976440/ and follow us on twitter and Instagram @seajunction \nWith support of: \nChina Medical Board  \nThe Rockefeller-endowed China Medical Board (CMB)\, an independent American foundation started in 1914\, aims to advance health in China and neighbouring Asian countries through strengthening medical\, nursing and public health research and education. See further chinamedicalboard.org \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/from-fear-to-resilience-lets-change-the-narrative-of-covid19-in-southeast-asia/
LOCATION:SEA Junction\, Room 408\, BACC\, 939 Rama 1 Rd\, Pathum Wan\, Khet Pathum Wan\, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330 Bangkok\, Thailand\, Bangkok\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Special Initiatives
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SUMMARY:Call for Proposals\, Small Grant Program “Staying Resilient Amid the Pandemic in Southeast Asia”
DESCRIPTION:In Southeast Asia\, the spread of COVID-19 has been relatively slow when compared to other regions. With the exception of the Philippines and Indonesia\, the number of seriously ill and death cases remain in the two digits. This\, however\, does not imply that the pandemic should be taken lightly nor that the health\, economic and political impacts are insignificant. Like in other parts of the words\, human suffering is real\, with a disproportionate impact on the most vulnerable. The pandemic has also highlighted deep inequalities and socio-economic and human rights challenges. \nIrrespective of the capacity of governments to tackle the pandemics\, all over the region civil society groups\, communities and committed individuals have shown great resilience and solidarity. All kinds of small-scale initiatives have been started to battle the pandemic and cope with its local impacts from providing relief goods and PPE equipment to launching education campaigns and financial schemes. \nRecognizing the importance of these diverse initiatives and the fact that they are often undertaken with minimal resources\, SEA Junction is launching the “Staying Resilient Amid the Pandemic in Southeast Asia” small-grant program. The 3-year program\, with support of the China Medical Board Foundation and WIEGO\, provides funds to efforts working to build social capital\, strengthen community resilience\, improve the living and health conditions of local communities (geographical as well as functional) and enhance their capacity to cope with the current situation of COVID-19 and its longer-term socio-economic and health impacts. \nSmall grants for an average of USD 2\,500 will be awarded to selected groups and individuals. Funds can be used to complement existing resources as well as seeds or matching funds. Besides providing financing\, the program will also share relevant COVID-19 and health equity relevant information and knowledge\, foster cross-fertilization of ideas and interventions\, help build networks and conduct joint advocacy activities. \nEligibility and Priority \n\nThis call is open to individuals and groups (both formal and informal)\nFocus is on socio-economic and health dimensions of COVID-19\nActivities are to be located in Southeast Asia\nPriority is given to community-led and inclusive initiatives\nEmphasis on equity and resilience\n\nHow to Apply: \n\nDownload and fill the proposal form provided here: Proposal Template\nUse English or any Southeast Asian languages\nSubmit your brief proposal by email to southeastasiajunction@gmail.com\n\n  \n \nThe first batch of applications was closed in September 2020. We have selected and provided funds to 13 initiatives in Indonesia\, Malaysia\, Myanmar\, Thailand and The Philippines on different issues including arts and culture\, migration\, gender\, rural development\, waste management\, education\, etc. The full list of first batch grantees is available here. \nThe second call for proposals was closed on 15 March 2021. Amid the new wave of outbreak in many countries\, the community demand for support is great with almost 140 relevant proposals received. Thanks to individual and non-profit donations as per our fundraising campaign at the end of 2020\, we have been able to increase our initial funds and grant 23 local initiatives from different locations in 8 countries. The full list of second batch grantees is available here. The next opportunity for a third batch of application is tentatively planned for the end of 2021. \nMeanwhile\, we are now looking for ways to increase the budget as the need is great and response has been overwhelming. Any contribution from interested institutional and individual donors will go a long way toward mitigating the impacts of COVID-19 and strengthening the community-based response to the pandemic. If there’s any preference for particular groups\, themes or countries\, you can earmark your donations and we will take it into account in the grant announcements and selection. Please find more information here. \nOrganizers \nSEA Junction \nSEA Junction\, established under the Thai non-profit organization Foundation for Southeast Asia Studies (ForSEA)\, aims to foster understanding and appreciation of Southeast Asia in all its socio-cultural dimensions- from arts and lifestyles to economy and development. Conveniently located at Room 408 of the Bangkok Arts and Culture Center or BACC (across MBK\, BTS National Stadium)\, SEA Junction facilitates public access to knowledge resources and exchanges among students\, practitioners and Southeast Asia lovers. For more information see www.seajunction.org\, join the Facebook group:  http://www.facebook.com/groups/1693058870976440/ and follow us on twitter and Instagram @seajunction \nWith support of: \nChina Medical Board Foundation \nThe Rockefeller-endowed China Medical Board (CMB)\, an independent American foundation started in 1914\, aims to advance health in China and neighbouring Asian countries through strengthening medical\, nursing and public health research and education. See further  chinamedicalboard.org. \nWIEGO \nWIEGO is a global network focused on securing livelihoods for the working poor\, especially women\, in the informal economy. Informal workers need voice\, visibility and validity. WIEGO creates change by building capacity among informal worker organizations\, expanding the knowledge base\, and influencing local\, national and international policies. See further www.wiego.org. \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/call-for-proposals-small-grant-program-staying-resilient-amid-the-pandemic-in-southeast-asia/
LOCATION:SEA Junction\, Room 408\, BACC\, 939 Rama 1 Rd\, Pathum Wan\, Khet Pathum Wan\, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330 Bangkok\, Thailand\, Bangkok\, Thailand
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SUMMARY:Post-Doctoral Fellow/Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow (3 year-contract\, renewable)
DESCRIPTION:The Centre on Asia and Globalisation (CAG)\, at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy\, National University of Singapore\, invites applications for TWO Research Fellowships in the fields of: \n\nInternational Relations\, with a focus on Southeast Asia\nInternational Politics of Technology\n\nThe Lee Kuan Yew School is a leading school of public policy with an international faculty and student body. CAG was established in 2006 to provide accurate\, independent\, and high-quality analysis on issues of regional and global significance for academia\, decision-makers\, commentators\, and the general public. Its current research agenda focuses on the prospects of regional and global order; the future of economic globalisation/de-globalisation and their impact on Asia; the alignment postures of Southeast Asia in an era of superpower competition; and the impact of technology and artificial intelligence on international politics (https://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/cag). \nDescription \nThe candidate will conduct independent\, in-depth\, and publishable research on issues in his/her expertise and contribute to the Centre’s agenda on: \n\nThe international relations of Southeast Asia OR\nThe international politics of technology\, including but not limited to the geopolitics of technological competition\, techno-nationalism\, and the strategic implications of emerging technology. The preferred regional area of focus is Asia (Northeast\, Southeast Asia\, and South Asia).\n\nS/he is expected to initiate and organize research projects\, workshops\, conferences\, and other research events. S/he should be able to reach out to publishers and actively engage with academia\, policy practitioners\, and media and business leaders\, as well as apply for external grants. In addition\, s/he is expected to play a role in coordinating with other researchers and contribute to the broader intellectual life of the centre. \nRequirements \n\nA Ph.D. degree in the social sciences with preference for Political Science/International Relations\n\nExpertise in the International Relations of Asia with a focus on Southeast Asia OR\nExpertise in the political economy\, geopolitical\, or security aspects of technology\n\n\nAn ability to engage with policy and research communities in Singapore\, Asia\, and around the world\nA strong and demonstrated sense of academic independence and collegiality\nA willingness to engage in interdisciplinary interactions at the School\n\nBenefits \n\nInternationally competitive salary\, 3-year renewable contract\nHousing benefit\, travel assistance\, and transit accommodation\, subject to NUS eligibility criteria\nHighly collegial working environment with an internationally diverse group of scholars\nExcellent research support provided by CAG\, the LKY School and the University\n\nApplication Procedure \nApplicants should submit the following in electronic form (MS Word or PDF file): \n\nCover letter\, with a brief statement of research expertise and its relevance to CAG’s existing research interests\nDetailed curriculum vitae\nCopies of Academic certificates and transcripts\nwo samples of academic publications\nThree letters of reference (mail to cag@nus.edu.sg)\nJoining date: August 1\, 2023 (preferred\, but negotiable)\nApplication deadline: Open until filled\n\nPlease send electronic submissions to Ms. Serene Teang (cag@nus.edu.sg) \nYou can read detail information here \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/post-doctoral-fellow-research-fellow-senior-research-fellow-3-year-contract-renewable/
CATEGORIES:Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230323
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SUMMARY:Small Grants Program “Staying Resilient Amidst Multiple Crises in Southeast Asia”
DESCRIPTION:In Southeast Asia as in other regions\, the pandemic has exposed deep social and health inequities across countries and people and shown the multi-dimensional and interlinked aspects of marginalization. The precarious architecture of unbalanced systems – unconcerned with sustainable development\, resilience\, and equity – is tumbling down in a cascade of “synchronous failures” that disproportionately affect those on the margins of our societies. Among the many simultaneous critical issues about and beyond the pandemic are conflict situations foremost the military coup in Myanmar\, environmental disasters\, displacement and forced mobility\, gender exploitation and economic deprivation. \nCommunities in Southeast Asia are confronted with complex crises in health\, political\, socioeconomic and environmental dimensions. In the past 2 years\, the COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the implications of health and socio-economic inequity on people well-being and safety\, shown the inability of most systems to socially\, economically and medically protect the most vulnerable in our societies and exposed the entrenched wealth and welfare inequities in the ways people have been differentially affected by the pandemic. It has also shown the urgent need for communities to enhance their preparedness in facing multiple overlapping crises.  \nThe economic outlook for the region remains worrisome due to its dependence on foreign trade and tourism. With key sectors impacted\, supply chains disrupted and faltering domestic consumption\, employment and livelihoods\, especially for those in the informal sector –most often women and discriminated groups— have been jeopardized and gaps among haves and have-nots have widened. \nSimultaneously\, political turmoil and instability have continued to impede development. Most countries in the region are vulnerable to democratic threats and domestic unrest along ethnic\, religion\, gender and other identity boundaries is rife. In addition\, the climate-induced disasters and environmental degradation coupled with unplanned development and climate change put communities across the region at risk. It has an impact on health and safety but also on socioeconomics because many people rely on the environment to sustain economic growth and livelihoods. \nCommunities are\, however\, not passive victims of external forces. Even in times of crises\, they remain resilient and mobilize their scarce resources and available preparedness mechanisms to address and overcome adversities. In their struggle\, they are supported by concerned civil society and grass-roots organizations through short-term community development and humanitarian assistance efforts as well as longer-term advocacy strategies to promote a transformative agenda and structural reforms. \nTo strengthen resilience of marginal communities in Southeast Asia\, SEA Junction will continue for three more years the small-grant program launched in 2020 with support from CMB Foundation and other individual and institutional donors. Three calls for proposals were undertaken during 2020-2022 and 48 initiatives were supported in 9 countries in Southeast Asia (except Singapore and Brunei)\, see here for more information. Initially with a focus on resilience amid the COVID-19 pandemic\, the program is now expanded to cover multiple complex crises. Small grants for an average of USD 2\,500 are to be awarded to efforts by groups and individuals to foster resilience amidst any or a combination of the interlocked crises such as health\, political\, socioeconomic and/or environmental crises. Preventive and preparedness initiatives will also be considered. \nFunds can be used to complement existing institutional resources as well as seeds or matching funds. Besides providing financing\, the program also shares relevant resources\, fosters cross-fertilization of ideas and interventions\, helps build networks and conducts joint advocacy activities. \nEligibility and Priority: \n\nFocus is on crisis in any dimensions\nOpen to individuals and groups (both formal and informal)\nProposed activities are located in Southeast Asia\nPriority is given to marginal groups and community-led and inclusive initiatives\nEmphasis on equity and resilience\n\nHow to Apply: \n\nDownload and fill the proposal form provided here: Proposal Template\nUse English or any Southeast Asian languages\nSubmit your brief proposal by email to southeastasiajunction@gmail.com\n\nApplication Deadline: 17 April 2023 \nManaged by: \nSEA Junction\, established under the Thai non-profit organization Foundation for Southeast Asia Studies (ForSEAs)\, aims to foster understanding and appreciation of Southeast Asia in all its socio-cultural dimensions- from arts and lifestyles to economy and development. Conveniently located at Room 408 of the Bangkok Arts and Culture Center or BACC (across MBK\, BTS National Stadium)\, SEA Junction facilitates public access to knowledge resources and exchanges among students\, practitioners and Southeast Asia lovers. For more information see www.seajunction.org\, join the Facebook group:  http://www.facebook.com/groups/1693058870976440/ and follow us on twitter and Instagram @seajunction \nWith support of: \nChina Medical Board (CMB) Foundation\, an independent American foundation started in 1914\, aims to advance health in China and neighbouring Asian countries through strengthening medical\, nursing and public health research and education. See further chinamedicalboard.org. \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/small-grants-program-staying-resilient-amidst-multiple-crises-in-southeast-asia/
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SUMMARY:Photo Exhibition “Migrants' Labour and Lives in Thailand's Blue Economy”
DESCRIPTION:Globally\, trade in fish products continues to reach record highs\, and developing countries now contribute over half of the value of total exports. Within this expanding world market\, Thailand has emerged as a major supplier\, with the value of its seafood exports reaching US$6 billion in recent years. A significant contribution to the industry’s growth is given by the migrant labour force. Shortages of Thai workers willing to work on fishing vessels\, emerging simultaneously with expanding structural differences in population demographics and economic development between Thailand and its neighbouring countries\, have transformed fishing crews to predominantly consist of migrant workers from Cambodia and Myanmar. Several hundred thousand women and men migrant workers are now employed at different levels within the seafood supply chain in Thailand\, working precariously under various temporary labour migration regimes and precarious living and work conditions. \nExtensive international attention to forced labour and illegal fishing practices in Thailand’s fisheries in 2015 led the Thai Government to improve legislative and regulatory frameworks and expand its efforts to identify and prosecute offenders. A raft of new measures has established higher standards for labour protection and fisheries management in the industry and increased inspection of fishing vessels. Nevertheless\, recent research suggests that serious labour abuses persist for a significant number of migrant workers in the fishing and seafood processing industry and that there is more work to be done to ensure conditions of decent work. \nOrganized by SEA Junction in partnership with International Labour Organization (ILO)’s Ship to Shore Rights South East Asia funded by the European Union\, the photo exhibition gives\, as the title says\, a glimpse of “Migrants’ Labour & Lives in Thailand’s Blue Economy.” In particular\, the photos taken by Thailand-based photographer John Hulme over the course of a decade focus on the two major fishing and sea-processing locations Rayong and Ranong with a majority of workers from Cambodia and Myanmar. They show the migrant’s faces\, community life\, their work from shore to vessels and the gender distribution of labour with women carrying the double burden of unpaid household work and full-time employment in seafood processing jobs. In their humanity\, the images ask questions about how to better protect these fellow human beings and integrate them in our societies. \nThe photo exhibition was held on 6-7 September 2022 at the Fair Seas Labour Conference in Bali\, Indonesia and on 1-2 December 2022 at the 6th MMC Regional Conference at the Institute for Population and Social Research\, Mahidol University\, Bangkok\, Thailand. This time\, it will be on display from 28 March to 9 April 2023 at the Corner Space on the 1st floor of Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) and will be accompanied with a panel discussion on 4 April 2023 at SEA Junction\, 4th floor\, BACC. More information about the event will be announced soon. \n \n  \nFor more information\, please email: info@seajunction.org or phone/wa: +66970024140 \nPhotographer \nJohn Hulme is a documentary photographer dividing his time between South East Asia and Britain. His work has focused on documenting social issues in Europe\, Thailand\, Burma and India. His work has been published in books\, magazines and newspapers\, including AOL\, Oxford University Press\, Cambridge University Press\, Financial Times and The Sydney Morning Herald. As an accredited photographer for the BBC and Channel Four he has been involved in the production of several documentary. Recent work includes the documentation of Burmese migrant workers\, the Karen people of Burma\, including their military wing\, the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and gold mining in Kachin state. \n  \nOrganizers \nSEA Junction\, established under the Thai non-profit organization Foundation for Southeast Asia Studies (ForSEA)\, aims to foster understanding and appreciation of Southeast Asia in all its socio-cultural dimensions\, from arts and lifestyles to economy and development. Conveniently located at Room 407-8 of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre or BACC\, SEA Junction facilitates public access to knowledge resources and exchanges among students\, practitioners and Southeast Asia lovers. For more information\, see www.seajunction.org\, join the Facebook group:  http://www.facebook.com/groups/1693058870976440/ and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @seajunction \nShip to Shore Rights South East Asia is a multi-country\, multi-annual initiative of the European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN)\, implemented by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in collaboration with International Organization for Migration (IOM) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Its overriding objective is to promote regular and safe labour migration and decent work for all migrant workers in the fishing and seafood processing sectors in South East Asia. ​​ More information\, see https://shiptoshorerights.org/. \nInternational Labour Organization (ILO) is a United Nations agency whose mandate is to advance social and economic justice through setting international labour standards. More information\, see https://www.ilo.org/. \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/photo-exhibition-migrants-labour-and-lives-in-thailands-blue-economy/
LOCATION:Corner Space\, 1st Floor\, BACC
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SUMMARY:Canada Fund for Local Initiatives - Cambodia\, Lao People’s Democratic Republic and Thailand (2023)
DESCRIPTION:Program Description \nThe CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale\, high-impact projects in developing countries\, which align with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priority areas for engagement. The program is directed at projects conceived and designed predominantly by local partners. Projects are selected and approved by the relevant Canadian embassy or high commission. The CFLI also serves to support positive bilateral relations between Canada and recipient countries and their civil societies\, by deepening contacts and supporting local endeavours. \nThe average CFLI contribution is $15\,000 to $30\,000 Canadian Dollars (CAD$100\,000 is the maximum allocation amount for a project eligible under CFLI). Consult the currency converter for local currency equivalents. Please note that all contributions are made in Canadian dollars and then converted to the local currency. \nHow to apply \nStage 1: Concept notes \n\nSubmit a concept note outlining the project purpose\, main activities and expected achievements\, including contributions to improving gender equality\, potential risks to the project and mitigation plans.\nTo obtain the Concept Note template or for questions about the application process\, please contact the CFLI team at: CFLI-FCIL@international.gc.ca\nThe Concept Note should be submitted electronically to: CFLI-FCIL@international.gc.ca\nThe deadline for submission is Friday\, March 31\, 2023 at 23:59 (GMT+7).Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered.\n\nStage 2: Application form \n\nOnly the shortlisted applicants will be contacted in April\, 2023 to complete a full application form with a detailed budget within a 2-week deadline.\nAll projects must be completed between the date of signature of the Contribution Agreement and February 28\, 2024.\n\nGeneral Information \n\nProposals must be completed in English or French.\nOnly those proposals using the designated application form and including the required budget document will be considered.\nSuccessful applicants will normally have 6-8 months to implement the chosen project depending on when the Contribution Agreements are finalised. Projects spanning 2 fiscal years (April 2023 to March 2025) may be permitted depending on the project objectives and the complexity of activities.\nProject proposals must explicitly answer all questions in the CFLI project application form\, including the required gender-based analysis. The proposed project budget should summarize the proposed activities and associated costs.\nBudgets should detail the proposed activities and associated costs. Applications must specify planned expenditure in local currency equivalent to Canadian dollars.\nThe more detailed the budget\, the easier it will be for the selection committee to assess.\nProjects spanning 2 fiscal years (April 2023 to March 2025) may be permitted depending on the project objectives and the complexity of activities.\nApplications will be assessed for approval on their merits by a selection committee.\nDue to the large number of proposals\, only the successful candidates will be contacted via email.\nProject applications are kept on file at missions in accordance with Global Affairs Canada’s information management policies.\n\nOrganizations eligible to apply for CFLI funding \nEligible recipients include: \n\nLocal non-governmental\, community and not-for-profit organizations\,\nLocal academic institutions working on local projects\,\nInternational non-governmental organizations working on local development activities\,\nIntergovernmental\, multilateral and regional institutions\, organizations and agencies working on local development activities\,\nMunicipal\, regional or national government institutions or agencies of the recipient country working on local projects\, and\nCanadian non-governmental and not-for-profit organizations that are working on local development activities.\n\nThe majority of CFLI funding is to be directed toward local civil society organizations (including non-governmental organizations) and other institutions working at the local level. Other entities\, such as international\, intergovernmental\, multilateral and regional organizations may be eligible for funding\, provided they are working with local partners and on local projects that are consistent with the objectives of the CFLI. Similarly\, municipal\, regional and national government institutions may receive funding\, provided that their projects are essentially local in nature. The CFLI is always looking to fund innovative projects that deliver measurable results. \nThematic priorities \nAll projects must align with at least one of the following CFLI thematic priorities: \n\nInclusive governance\, including diversity and 2SLGBTQI+\, democracy\, human rights and the rule of law.\nPeace and security\, with a focus on conflict prevention and building peace.\nGrowth that works for everyone\, including women’s economic rights\, decent jobs and entrepreneurship\, investing in the poorest and most vulnerable\, and safeguarding economic gains.\nGender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.\nEnvironment and climate action focusing on adaptation and mitigation\, as well as on water management.\n\nGender-based analysis \nIn 2017\, Canada adopted its Feminist International Assistance Policy to advance gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls as the most effective way to reduce poverty and build a more inclusive\, peaceful and prosperous world. In alignment with this policy\, the CFLI project application process now requires a gender-based analysis (GBA). The purpose of this change is to enhance the gender equality outcomes of the CFLI program. \nA GBA will require applicants to: \n\nconsider how women\, girls\, men\, and boys are affected differently by the problem their project is aiming to address\, ensuring\, at the same time\, that the project does not cause harm\nconsult women and/or girls in the development of their project proposal\nensure that the views of those women and/or girls inform the project’s design\n\nNote that consultations can include\, but are not limited to\, speaking to women and girls from the local community\, women and other individuals who work for civil society organizations that have worked in the local community and female and male decision and change makers who have knowledge of the local community. \nInadequate completion of a GBA may affect the consideration of your proposal. \nEligible costs \nThe following project costs are eligible for CFLI funding: \n\naccounting costs\nadministrative and overhead costs related to the project (overhead should not exceed 15% of total CFLI contribution)\nadvocacy and lobbying related costs\ncapital and/or operating expenditures related to the lease and/or purchase and/or building of infrastructure\ncivic education costs\nconference and event expenditures\ncosts of services received by recipients\ndomestic travel expenses\, using lowest fares possible but not exceeding full fare economy class\nenvironmental assessment costs\nfacilities charges\,\nequipment rental\, and/or purchase (only when the purchase is required to meet project objectives\, reflects good value for money\, and the recipient has a strong care-and-maintenance plan in place for equipment sustainability)\,\nhospitality costs\, excluding alcoholic beverages\ninstallation\, maintenance\, shipping and/or transportation costs\, including fuel\,\ncomputers and communication devices\nlease or rental of vehicles\nlegal costs\nmedical costs\nmiscellaneous expenses integral to the project\noutreach\, communication and information dissemination costs\npublishing costs\nradio and television broadcast fees\nresearch-related costs\nsalary costs\, including stipends\, relating to the project\,\nsecurity costs\ntraining and capacity building expenditures\ntranslation and interpretation fees\nvehicle and equipment operation\, installation and/or maintenance\nwebsite development and related costs\n\nThe following costs are not eligible for CFLI funding: \n\nnuclear technologies and facilities\,\nassistance to military or paramilitary organizations\,\ngifts\,\nluxury goods\,\ndirect fiscal support to a government\,\nseed funding and/or microfinance\,\ncore funding or recurrent costs of an organization\nexpenses incurred prior to the signing of the contribution agreement\, or after it expires\n\n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/canada-fund-for-local-initiatives-cambodia-lao-peoples-democratic-republic-and-thailand-2023/
CATEGORIES:Opportunities
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SUMMARY:1-year fellowship of the Mekong Thought Leadership and Think Tanks Network Program (Cambodia\, Lao PDR\, Thailand\, Vietnam)
DESCRIPTION:The fellowships are intended for entry- or mid-level professionals of all genders who are Mekong citizens (Cambodia\, Lao PDR\, Thailand\, Vietnam) with research\, policy\, and/or practitioner experience on water\, energy\, and climate sectors. \nObjectives\nThere are three main objectives for the fellowship program. \n\nTo strengthen knowledge\, capacity\, and skills of diverse Mekong entry- or mid-level professionals of all genders in policy research\, engagement\, and communication\, as well as effectively integrate gender equity and social inclusion within each of these.\nTo support the implementation of the program in enhancing effectiveness and inclusiveness of policy engagements in the intersections of water security\, energy security\, and climate change mitigation and adaptation sectors\, as well as in the crosscutting dimension of gender equality and social inclusion across these.\nTo provide opportunities for diverse entry- or mid-level professionals of all genders to increase their networking with other professionals across sectors\, especially water\, energy\, climate change\, as well as gender and social inclusion\, across the Mekong subregion.\n\nComponent and host institutions\nThis fellowship’s call for applications seeks 8 diverse entry- or mid-level professionals of all genders who are interested to work in the following program components and host institutions: \n\nComponent 1. Development of home-grown regional network/alliance of KBPIOs. Hosted at Institute of Policy and Management (IPAM)\, Vietnam. (1 position available)\nComponent 2.1. Identification of knowledge gaps on water-energy-climate nexus. Hosted at Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI Asia)\, Bangkok\, Thailand. (1 position available)\nComponent 2.3. A scoping study of knowledge-based policy influence organizations (KBPIOs) that address water\, energy\, and climate issues in the Mekong subregion. Hosted at Unit for Social and Environmental Research (USER)\, Chiang Mai\, Thailand. (1 position available)\nComponent 2.4. Gender equality\, disability\, and social inclusion (GEDSI). Hosted at Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI Asia)\, Bangkok\, Thailand. (2 positions available)\nComponent 3. Inclusive engagement with policy\, practice\, and the public beyond dialogues for effective changes. Hosted at Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI Asia)\, Bangkok\, Thailand.\nComponent 4. Professional development of agents of change. Hosted at National University of Laos (NUOL)\, Lao PDR. (1 position available)\nComponent 5. Media and communications. Hosted at Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI Asia)\, Bangkok\, Thailand. (1 position available)\n\nTasks\n\nGeneral Tasks\n\nThe fellow is expected to contribute to the program’s general activities\, such as: \n\nAttend meetings and relevant events organized by the program.\nEngage with partners and other fellows in the program.\nReport on progress of fellowship.\nActively engage with SUMERNET Young Professionals (SYP)\, which is a dedicated team of the Sustainable Mekong Research Network (SUMERNET) working to inform and engage young professionals who are passionate about a just and sustainable Mekong future.\nEngage in other outreach activities of the program.\nEngage in other activities depending on available time and common interest of the fellow\, host institute\, and mentor.\n\n\nSpecific Tasks\n\nDepending on the component/activity chosen\, the fellow will identify their preferred topic\, the specific tasks of which may include: \n\nComponent 1. Tasks may include: (a) supporting the review of existing networks/alliance and best practices of KBPIOs in the Mekong subregion; (b) contributing to design strategies to strengthen a regional network/alliance of KBPIOs; and (c) providing assistance to organize meetings among regional network/alliance members.\nComponent 2.1. Tasks may include: (a) collating scientific papers and reports from relevant organizations at national and regional levels; (b) conducting literature reviews and summarizing existing knowledge; (c) identifying knowledge gaps in the links between water\, energy\, and climate in the Mekong subregion; (d) interviewing key experts; (e) coordinating with other components/activities to prioritize topics for flagship and rapid response studies; and (f) preparing knowledge products\, such as a report and/or journal article.\nComponent 2.3. Tasks may include: (a) assisting the follow-up study with selected KBPIOs to enhance and nuance interpretation of the findings from the scoping survey\, focused on themes such as knowledge management\, science-policy linkages\, research-orientation\, and policy impact of research.\nComponent 2.4. Task may include: (a) supporting the GEDSI scoping study; (b) assisting in the development of the program’s GEDSI strategy; (c) co-designing and implementing capacity development and support/coaching to other program teams to integrate GEDSI; (d) leading the research on gender equality and social inclusion in relation to the nexus of water\, energy\, and climate; and (e) producing relevant GEDSI-focused research outputs and participation in related research dissemination events.\nComponent 3. Tasks may include: (a) working with the component leads and advisors to undertake a mapping of policymakers across national and regional scale to assess current status of GEDSI in policy-\nmaking circles.\nComponent 4. Tasks may include: (a) working with component leads to undertake a literature review\, conduct interviews\, collect data collection as needed; (b) designing training materials collaboratively; and (c) writing reports related to fellowship program.\nComponent 5. Tasks may include: (a) supporting in planning and organizing media capacity building trainings relating to contextual and in-depth reporting of environmental topics; (b) assisting the communication team to work with research partners to share and exchange their expertise and knowledge during the partnership period; and (c) supporting communication guidance for research partners to simplify complicated topics or key findings to make products suitable for a non-technical audience\, including policymakers.\n\nDuration\nThe duration of this fellowship is for 12 months. Part-time arrangements can be negotiated. Changes to the fellowship duration will be based on an evaluation of the fellow’s work and with the agreement of all parties concerned\, including: fellow\, host institution\, mentor of fellow\, and/or the leads of the component/activity\, and if relevant\, the fellow’s home institution. \nAllowance\nOne fellowship grant is for a maximum of AUD 25\,000 covering the below expenditures. \n\nReturn flight\, work permit and visa for fellow to be physically with the host institution.\nTravel cost for the fellow to join regional forum and other activities.\nHealth and travel insurance.\nMonthly allowance for the fellow.\nHousing allowance.\nOverhead to host institute.\nHonorarium for mentor of the fellow.\n\nDetailed breakdown of the grant will be finalized between the fellow and host institute with MTT program Secretariat (SEI Asia) approval\, prior to the start of the fellowship period. \nQualifications\n\nRequired\n\nThe following qualifications are expected of applicants: \n\nEntry- or mid-level professional working on water\, energy\, or climate issues.\nCitizen of Cambodia\, Lao PDR\, Thailand\, or Vietnam.\nEducation qualification as appropriate for the role\, but generally considered to be:\n\nMaster’s degree with at least 2 years’ experience; or\nBachelor’s degree with at least 5 years’ experience.\n\n\nAvailable to commit to a 12-month fellowship full-time or longer than 12-month fellowship part-time.\nBe physically based with the host institution for at least 6 months during the fellowship period.\nWorking knowledge of English along with their native language of the Mekong subregion.\n\n\nPreferable\n\nApplicants with the following qualifications will be given priority in the selection process: \n\nExperience in working in at least one of the thematic areas:\n\nWater security\nEnergy security \nClimate change mitigation or adaptation\nGender equality\, disability\, and social inclusion\nWater\, energy\, and climate nexus\n\n\nApplicants who are currently working or affiliated to a partner of the program (see Annex 1).\n\nWe encourage applicants from socially disadvantaged groups. \nContact\nFor inquiries\, please contact: Mr. Boripat Lebel\, Unit for Social and Environmental Research (USER)\, Thailand. \nEmail: boripat@sea-user.org. \nPlease read the detailed information here. \n
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