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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/
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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/
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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
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/1-year-fellowship-of-the-mekong-thought-leadership-and-think-tanks-network-program-cambodia-lao-pdr-thailand-vietnam/
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