Federation of Uganda Employers Executive Director, Rosemary Ssenabulya

The Federation of Uganda Employers Executive Director Rosemary Ssenabulya and the president HR Excellence Awards, Patrick Ngolobe revealed that in a bid to improve on the county’s working environment in the country’s labour force, the Federation together with HR Excellence Award has launched the search for the nation’s best company, organization and worker as well as parastatal.

Speaking at the launch of the award today in Kampala, Rosemary revealed that the awards are geared at improving the working environment and work skills within Ugandan workers and employers as they showcase working talent among Uganda’s working labour force.

The dual noted that in the search for the best human resource personnel, they are also focusing on a joint survey that will target people and culture management practices with the aim of recognizing and celebrating human resource talent and great business practices in both multinational and local companies in the country.

Among the criteria to follow is the willingness for the employer and company to cater for the health of its workers, remuneration system, diversity, capacity to equip workers with better and new work skills, among other requirements. The awards are expected to be given out early December this year.

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The WTO secretariat maintains a limited internship programme for post-graduate university students wishing to gain practical experience and deeper knowledge of the multilateral trading system.

Eligibility back:

• Interns are recruited from among nationals of WTO Members and countries and customs territories engaged in accession negotiations.
• Interns will have completed their undergraduate studies in a relevant discipline (e.g. economics, law, political science, international relations), and shall have completed at least one year of their postgraduate studies.
• The minimum age for an intern shall be 21 years and the maximum age 30 years.
• A roster of suitable candidates is maintained from which interns are selected.

In addition to the regular internship programme, the need may also arise to recruit interns at short notice for particular tasks.

These recruits will also be drawn from the roster. Names will not be maintained on the roster for longer than one year.

Contractual Terms and Conditions back:

• Paid interns receive a daily allowance of CHF 60 (including week-ends and official holidays falling within the selected period). No other remuneration of any kind shall be paid.
• Internships take place in Geneva, Switzerland only. Travel expenses to and from Geneva cannot be paid by the WTO, and such travel is not covered by the Organization’s insurance. Interns are also responsible for their own insurance cover for illness and accidents while they are working at the WTO.
• The WTO may also employ unpaid interns funded from external sources.
• Internships are generally of a duration of up to 24 weeks, the length of the internship depending on the project the interns is requested to work on, and on the needs of each Division.
• An internship can be terminated by the WTO Secretariat or by the intern with one week’s notice. The WTO Internship Application Form must be completed and addressed to: Director, Human Resources Division, World Trade Organization, Centre William Rappard, 154 rue de Lausanne, 1211 Geneva 21, Switzerland. Email: humanresources[at]wto.org

For more information see; WTO Internship Programme

Study WTO Internship Programme for post-graduates

The WTO secretariat maintains a limited internship programme for post-graduate university students wishing to gain practical experience and deeper knowledge of the multilateral trading system.

Eligibility back:

• Interns are recruited from among nationals of WTO Members and countries and customs territories engaged in accession negotiations.
• Interns will have completed their undergraduate studies in a relevant discipline (e.g. economics, law, political science, international relations), and shall have completed at least one year of their postgraduate studies.
• The minimum age for an intern shall be 21 years and the maximum age 30 years.
• A roster of suitable candidates is maintained from which interns are selected.

In addition to the regular internship programme, the need may also arise to recruit interns at short notice for particular tasks.

These recruits will also be drawn from the roster. Names will not be maintained on the roster for longer than one year.

Contractual Terms and Conditions back:

• Paid interns receive a daily allowance of CHF 60 (including week-ends and official holidays falling within the selected period). No other remuneration of any kind shall be paid.
• Internships take place in Geneva, Switzerland only. Travel expenses to and from Geneva cannot be paid by the WTO, and such travel is not covered by the Organization’s insurance. Interns are also responsible for their own insurance cover for illness and accidents while they are working at the WTO.
• The WTO may also employ unpaid interns funded from external sources.
• Internships are generally of a duration of up to 24 weeks, the length of the internship depending on the project the interns is requested to work on, and on the needs of each Division.
• An internship can be terminated by the WTO Secretariat or by the intern with one week’s notice. The WTO Internship Application Form must be completed and addressed to: Director, Human Resources Division, World Trade Organization, Centre William Rappard, 154 rue de Lausanne, 1211 Geneva 21, Switzerland. Email: humanresources[at]wto.org

For more information see; WTO Internship Programme

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The WTO secretariat maintains a limited internship programme for post-graduate university students wishing to gain practical experience and deeper knowledge of the multilateral trading system.

Eligibility back:

• Interns are recruited from among nationals of WTO Members and countries and customs territories engaged in accession negotiations.
• Interns will have completed their undergraduate studies in a relevant discipline (e.g. economics, law, political science, international relations), and shall have completed at least one year of their postgraduate studies.
• The minimum age for an intern shall be 21 years and the maximum age 30 years.
• A roster of suitable candidates is maintained from which interns are selected.

In addition to the regular internship programme, the need may also arise to recruit interns at short notice for particular tasks.

These recruits will also be drawn from the roster. Names will not be maintained on the roster for longer than one year.

Contractual Terms and Conditions back:

• Paid interns receive a daily allowance of CHF 60 (including week-ends and official holidays falling within the selected period). No other remuneration of any kind shall be paid.
• Internships take place in Geneva, Switzerland only. Travel expenses to and from Geneva cannot be paid by the WTO, and such travel is not covered by the Organization’s insurance. Interns are also responsible for their own insurance cover for illness and accidents while they are working at the WTO.
• The WTO may also employ unpaid interns funded from external sources.
• Internships are generally of a duration of up to 24 weeks, the length of the internship depending on the project the interns is requested to work on, and on the needs of each Division.
• An internship can be terminated by the WTO Secretariat or by the intern with one week’s notice. The WTO Internship Application Form must be completed and addressed to: Director, Human Resources Division, World Trade Organization, Centre William Rappard, 154 rue de Lausanne, 1211 Geneva 21, Switzerland. Email: humanresources[at]wto.org

For more information see; WTO Internship Programme

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UNESCO Internship: Students from a wide range of disciplines, are all able to apply for individual 1-4 month internships at UNESCO Headquarters and Field Offices.

Depending on your qualifications, these internships relate either to the Organization’s strategic activities or to administrative or technical functions.

The aim is to give you professional experience in an international organization which relates to and supplements your studies.

An internship affords you the opportunity to work in a multicultural, intergovernmental organization.

Academic qualifications and fields of interest: Internships are exclusively reserved for students pursuing a graduate or postgraduate degree programme (second university degree or higher) or technical/professional studies.

As graduate or post-graduate students, you must have already completed a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and be completing at least a Master’s degree at the time of application.

Should your studies not be divided into undergraduate and graduate stages, you must have already completed at least 3 years of full time studies at a University or equivalent institution and be in your 4th year of full time studies towards a same diploma.

Candidates pursuing technical/professional studies must be enrolled in the last year of their graduate studies.

Secretarial students, should more precisely be in the last year of their bilingual school(French/English) for any internship at Headquarters

UNESCO Internship: Students from a wide range of disciplines, are all able to apply for individual 1-4 month internships at UNESCO Headquarters and Field Offices.

Depending on your qualifications, these internships relate either to the Organization’s strategic activities or to administrative or technical functions.

The aim is to give you professional experience in an international organization which relates to and supplements your studies.

An internship affords you the opportunity to work in a multicultural, intergovernmental organization.

Academic qualifications and fields of interest: Internships are exclusively reserved for students pursuing a graduate or postgraduate degree programme (second university degree or higher) or technical/professional studies.

As graduate or post-graduate students, you must have already completed a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and be completing at least a Master’s degree at the time of application.

Should your studies not be divided into undergraduate and graduate stages, you must have already completed at least 3 years of full time studies at a University or equivalent institution and be in your 4th year of full time studies towards a same diploma.

Candidates pursuing technical/professional studies must be enrolled in the last year of their graduate studies.

Secretarial students, should more precisely be in the last year of their bilingual school(French/English) for any internship at Headquarters

UNESCO Internship: Students from a wide range of disciplines, are all able to apply for individual 1-4 month internships at UNESCO Headquarters and Field Offices.

Depending on your qualifications, these internships relate either to the Organization’s strategic activities or to administrative or technical functions.

The aim is to give you professional experience in an international organization which relates to and supplements your studies.

An internship affords you the opportunity to work in a multicultural, intergovernmental organization.

Academic qualifications and fields of interest: Internships are exclusively reserved for students pursuing a graduate or postgraduate degree programme (second university degree or higher) or technical/professional studies.

As graduate or post-graduate students, you must have already completed a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and be completing at least a Master’s degree at the time of application.

Should your studies not be divided into undergraduate and graduate stages, you must have already completed at least 3 years of full time studies at a University or equivalent institution and be in your 4th year of full time studies towards a same diploma.

Candidates pursuing technical/professional studies must be enrolled in the last year of their graduate studies.

Secretarial students, should more precisely be in the last year of their bilingual school (French/English) for any internship at Headquarters

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UNIFEM Internships: The UNIFEM Internship Programme offers a small group of outstanding graduate-level students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to UNIFEM’s work.

It is designed to complement women’s development-oriented studies with practical experience in various aspects of multilateral technical cooperation, but also complements other international studies, including law.

Internship assignments vary greatly in terms of content. They may have a country-specific, regional, sectoral, or thematic focus.

However, interns are normally involved in some aspect of the design, implementation and evaluation of UNIFEM-supported programmes and projects.

Every attempt is made to match the interests of the intern with the needs of the organization.

Internship assignments vary in length according to the availability and academic requirements of the intern, as well as the needs of UNIFEM.

Assignments are available on a part-time and full-time basis throughout the year.

Interested candidates may submit an application at any time, indicating interests and availability.

More information on internship conditions and application found at: UNIFEM Internships

UNIFEM Internships: The UNIFEM Internship Programme offers a small group of outstanding graduate-level students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to UNIFEM’s work.

It is designed to complement women’s development-oriented studies with practical experience in various aspects of multilateral technical cooperation, but also complements other international studies, including law.

Internship assignments vary greatly in terms of content. They may have a country-specific, regional, sectoral, or thematic focus.

However, interns are normally involved in some aspect of the design, implementation and evaluation of UNIFEM-supported programmes and projects.

Every attempt is made to match the interests of the intern with the needs of the organization.

Internship assignments vary in length according to the availability and academic requirements of the intern, as well as the needs of UNIFEM.

Assignments are available on a part-time and full-time basis throughout the year.

Interested candidates may submit an application at any time, indicating interests and availability.

More information on internship conditions and application found at: UNIFEM Internships

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IFAD Internship Programme: The Internship Programme aims at promoting amongst the participants a better understanding of the United Nations and IFAD.

By the term Intern, IFAD intends outstanding undergraduates and graduates students who are offered the opportunity to acquire knowledge of a real work environment to the mutual benefit of both the Organization and the Intern.

Interns are fully involved in the work programme of the Division that has selected them to carry out assignments relevant to their studies under the supervision of a responsible staff member.

During this period, the intern may have a chance to visit IFAD-funded projects.

Eligibility:

The following criteria are used to determine eligibility for the Internship Programme:

• Applicants should not be more than 30 years of age;
• Applicants must be undergraduate students or currently enrolled at a university or hold a degree;
• Male and female applicants can apply and be part of IFAD’s member states countries;
• Spouses, sons, daughters, brothers or sisters of IFAD staff will not be considered eligible for this Programme.

Applications will not be solicited by the Office of Human Resources, however, all applications must be referred to the Office Human Resources for review.

Applicants must fill in an electronic IFAD Personal History Form and forward it to the address mentioned in the form which will be retained for 12 months.

No more than 25 interns will be recruited during any calendar year on a first come first served basis.

Should office facilities be available, consideration for higher numbers will be considered.

Interns will be paid the equivalent of an all-inclusive lumpsum amount of USD600 per month, less any payment received from a sponsor.

The payment will be pro-rated for periods of less than one month on the basis of 30 days per month.

IFAD will be responsible for obtaining the necessary visas and arranging travel to Rome.

However, the costs of travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the Interns or their sponsorship institutions.

Interns who have the chance to visit IFAD’s funded projects are responsible to cover all travel and insurance costs.

Internship assignments will be limited to a period of six months.

Interns will be required to sign a statement governing the IFAD Internship Programme at to the commencement of their internships.

Deadline: Any time of the year.

For more internship information and application, see: IFAD Internship Programme Website

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The Canadian Council on International Law awards annually up to four John Peters Humphrey Student Fellowships in International Human Rights Law or International Organization.

The Fellowships are awarded to outstanding students in order to permit them to pursue full-time graduate studies at leading graduate institutions in Canada or worldwide.

Students in Canadian law and political science (or their equivalent) faculties are eligible to apply for the Fellowship.

Each Fellowship will fund the recipient up to CDN$35,000 – up to a maximum of CDN$25,000 for tuition and fees, plus a stipend of CDN$10,000 for living expenses.

Fellowship holders will be eligible to apply for the Fellowship in open competition for a second term.

Place your letter in a sealed envelope and sign it across the seal.

You may provide it to the application for inclusion in the application or it may be sent directly to the address below.

The application deadline for the applicants is November 15.

Direct any queries to: John Peters Humphrey Fellowship, c/o Canadian Council on International Law, 215 – 236 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 1R3, Email: Humphrey[at]ccil-ccdi.ca. Tel: 613-235-0442 / Fax: 613-230-5978.

For more information see; Humphrey Student Fellowships

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Africa Action offers academic semester and summer internships for International undergraduate and graduate students in Washington, DC.

Interns will develop a more comprehensive understanding of how an Africa advocacy organization utilizes policy analysis and organizing to affect national policy.

An internship at Africa Action will provide participants an opportunity to support the organization’s current work, focused on three primary campaigns to cancel Africa’s debt, end the HIV/AIDS crisis in Africa, and stop genocide in Darfur, Sudan.

Interns will work primarily in either the Public Education and Mobilization Department (DPEM) or the Policy Analysis and Communications Department (DPAC), depending on their talents and interests.

Qualifications:

Applicants should be organized, self-motivated and reliable, with a strong interest in Africa, human rights, and economic and social justice.

Relevant coursework is highly desirable. Computer/web literacy required.

To Apply:

Interested students should submit their resume, short writing sample (3-5 pages), references and cover letter to africaaction[at]igc.org or the address below.

Africa Action internships run in three sessions during the year:

• Fall/Winter internships run from September through December,
• Winter/Spring internships run from January/February through May,
• Summer internships run from June through August.

However, Africa Action is willing to be flexible to accommodate other academic schedules. Contact:Africa Action, Internship Program, 1634 Eye Street NW, Suite 810, Washington, DC 20006

Apply for Africa Action Internship Opportunities

Africa Action offers academic semester and summer internships for International undergraduate and graduate students in Washington, DC.

Interns will develop a more comprehensive understanding of how an Africa advocacy organization utilizes policy analysis and organizing to affect national policy.

An internship at Africa Action will provide participants an opportunity to support the organization’s current work, focused on three primary campaigns to cancel Africa’s debt, end the HIV/AIDS crisis in Africa, and stop genocide in Darfur, Sudan.

Interns will work primarily in either the Public Education and Mobilization Department (DPEM) or the Policy Analysis and Communications Department (DPAC), depending on their talents and interests.

Qualifications:

Applicants should be organized, self-motivated and reliable, with a strong interest in Africa, human rights, and economic and social justice.

Relevant coursework is highly desirable. Computer/web literacy required.

To Apply:

Interested students should submit their resume, short writing sample (3-5 pages), references and cover letter to africaaction[at]igc.org or the address below.

Africa Action internships run in three sessions during the year:

• Fall/Winter internships run from September through December,
• Winter/Spring internships run from January/February through May,
• Summer internships run from June through August.

However, Africa Action is willing to be flexible to accommodate other academic schedules. Contact: Africa Action, Internship Program, 1634 Eye Street NW, Suite 810, Washington, DC 20006

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UN Fellowships Programme, International Law: The fellowships are awarded to qualified professionals from developing countries and countries with economies in transition.

They enable mid-level government officials and young university teachers of international law etc., to acquire additional knowledge on international law and on the legal work of the United Nations and its associated bodies.

To qualify for the UN Fellowships in International Law, candidates must be between 24 and 40 years old.

They should be law graduates with practical experience in the field of international law acquired by working for a public or private organization or a university.

The Programme will accommodate between 15 and 20 fellowships.

When selecting participants, the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs/UNITAR joint selection board will give due consideration to the candidates’ qualifications, to the scope of their professional duties and to adequate geographical and gender distribution of the fellowships.

Applications from female candidates are encouraged.

To apply for the UN Fellowships in International Law, please read the instructions on the application form carefully, complete the form legibly and ensure that it arrives before the deadline.

Contacts: Senior Programme Coordinator, UNITAR (ILP), Palais des Nations, 1211 Genève 10, Switzerland. Tel: +41 (22) 917 85 26. Fax: +41 (22) 917 80 47. E-mail: isabel.hubert [at] unitar.org

Application deadline is January every year.

For more information and application see; UN Fellowships Programme in International Law

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MIT Fellowships: Each year, the Public Service Fellowship program provides MIT students with the opportunity to use their education, skills, and talents to address the needs of underserved communities around the world.

Each year, 50 MIT students receive funding for a Public Service Fellowship, over fall, IAP, spring, and summer.

Past Fellows have worked to build capacity for communities and organizations in 22 countries on four continents.

Scholarship Application Eligibility Criteria:

• Potential for sustainable benefit to an underserved community (direct benefit or through a community organization or non-profit organization)
• Potential for the Fellow’s growth/educational value convincingly explained
• Evidence of strong motivation to carry out the project
• Potential for effective supervisor-student relationship
• Application materials explain how the project matches the community’s needs
• Project seems realistic and feasible: scope matches student qualifications, time frame, supervisor expertise and input, etc.

Fellowships may be undertaken in the Cambridge area, elsewhere in the US, or across the globe.

The Fellowships stipend is $10 an hour for Individual and Group Fellowships.

Team Fellowships cover agreed expenses such as airfare, necessary ground transportation, and on-site housing but do not pay a stipend.

Contact: Public Service Center, Room 4-104, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139-4307, Tel: 617-253-0742. Fax: 617-258-9357.

More information; MIT Fellowships

Apply for MIT Fellowships

MIT Fellowships: Each year, the Public Service Fellowship program provides MIT students with the opportunity to use their education, skills, and talents to address the needs of underserved communities around the world.

Each year, 50 MIT students receive funding for a Public Service Fellowship, over fall, IAP, spring, and summer.

Past Fellows have worked to build capacity for communities and organizations in 22 countries on four continents.

Scholarship Application Eligibility Criteria:

• Potential for sustainable benefit to an underserved community (direct benefit or through a community organization or non-profit organization)
• Potential for the Fellow’s growth/educational value convincingly explained
• Evidence of strong motivation to carry out the project
• Potential for effective supervisor-student relationship
• Application materials explain how the project matches the community’s needs
• Project seems realistic and feasible: scope matches student qualifications, time frame, supervisor expertise and input, etc.

Fellowships may be undertaken in the Cambridge area, elsewhere in the US, or across the globe.

The Fellowships stipend is $10 an hour for Individual and Group Fellowships.

Team Fellowships cover agreed expenses such as airfare, necessary ground transportation, and on-site housing but do not pay a stipend.

Contact: Public Service Center, Room 4-104, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139-4307, Tel: 617-253-0742. Fax: 617-258-9357.

More information; MIT Fellowships

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