Tag: MENA

Call for Papers – Youth and the Mediterranean: Exploring New Approaches to Dialogue and Cooperation

Youth between the ages of 15 and 29 are the single largest and fastest expanding demographic group in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Their role in putting dominant societal norms to a test and fuelling new social, political and cultural processes can hardly be overestimated. Youthwere among the primary instigators for the outbreak …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: http://www.cosmopolitalians.eu/call-papers-youth-mediterranean-exploring-new-approaches-dialogue-cooperation/

Internship – Middle East and North Africa Division, Human Rights Watch

Internship Description: The Middle East and North Africa Division (“MENA”) of Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is currently seeking an intern in the Beirut office to focus on the following: Research: The intern will perform various short- and long-term research assignments using sources in English and Arabic and, with HRW staff, may conduct interviews over the …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: http://www.cosmopolitalians.eu/internship-middle-east-north-africa-division-human-rights-watch/

Doha Film Institute Grants Programme

The goals of the Doha Film Institute Grants Programme are to identify new talent, seek out new cinematic voices and discover universally resonant stories. The Institute’s approach is to champion projects whose thrust is to explore, expand and cultivate authentic storytelling, with a keen interest in propelling forward contemporary work that demonstrates a deep understanding …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: http://www.cosmopolitalians.eu/doha-film-institute-grants-programme/

Financial Officer – Menapolis

Directly responsible for all finance and accounting matters, the Finance Officer will ensure that project resources are allocated, documented and monitored in accordance with project budgets. S/he will also supervise Menapolis’ treasury, accounting, tax, legal, human resources and general administration obligations. Desired Qualifications: An accounting, economics or business administration related BA degree, and preferably a …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: http://www.cosmopolitalians.eu/financial-officer-menapolis/

Israel / Palestine Researcher

The Middle East and North Africa (“MENA”) Division of Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of Israel/Palestine Researcher. The Researcher will be responsible for developing and implementing a research and advocacy strategy on Israel/Palestine.  Ideally, the position will be based in Jerusalem or Ramallah. Responsibilities: Research, monitor and document …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: http://www.cosmopolitalians.eu/israel-palestine-researcher/

Fellowship Program, United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)

The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is selecting emerging leaders and young professionals from the Middle East, North Africa, Europe and North America to participate in the 2015 edition of the Fellowship Program. 
With the objective of fostering intercultural dialogue and interfaith understanding, the fellowship offers its participants a first hand exposure to diversity and the opportunity to experience cultural …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: http://www.cosmopolitalians.eu/fellowship-program-united-nations-alliance-of-civilizations-unaoc/

NFP and MSP (MENA) scholarships

NFP stands for Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP), MSP stands for MENA (Middle East and North Africa) Scholarship Programme. NFP scholarships are available for 51 countries, MSP scholarships for 9 countries*. You can only apply for a scholarship for your chosen course during the ‘application window’ for that course. The next round to apply for an …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: http://www.cosmopolitalians.eu/nfp-and-msp-mena-scholarships/

Program Associate – MENA

The Organization Search for Common Ground (SFCG) is an international non-profit organization that promotes peaceful resolution of conflict. With headquarters in Washington, DC and a European office in Brussels, Belgium, SFCG’s mission is to transform how individuals, organizations, and governments deal with conflict – away from adversarial approaches and toward cooperative solutions. SFCG seeks to …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: http://www.cosmopolitalians.eu/program-associate-mena/

Call for team members – Middle East and North Africa Committee

Menac is a committee inside the European Youth Press that works to enhance the voices of young journalists and media-makers from across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, to promote intercultural dialogue and the development of a better contextualisation of the respective regions. The Middle East and North Africa is a diverse region in …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: http://www.cosmopolitalians.eu/call-team-members-middle-east-north-africa-committee/

Funding Opportunity – MEPI

Supporting Civic Engagement and National Dialogue through Independent Palestinian Media The Office of the U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) seeks proposals to: encourage greater civic engagement; create a culture of tolerance and respect for diversity; and, promote a vibrant and inclusive national dialogue around issues important to Palestinian society, particularly youth, through the strengthening of …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: http://www.cosmopolitalians.eu/funding-opportunity-mepi/