Drought risk modeling is complex. Identifying impacts of drought on food security requires basic knowledge of food security concepts and understanding of pathways that link drought events to hunger and malnutrition. A regional analysis is context specific. Perspectives from local stakeholders are crucial in understanding challenges and proposing sustainable solutions. After explaining basic concepts related to food security, we will present the…

The 4th International Conference on Global Food Security addresses the topic of food security at all spatial levels from local to global. Interactions with contextual factors including climate change, urbanisation, greening the economy and data-driven technologies will be central. The conference explores the state-of-the-art of interdisciplinary insight, addresses the trade-offs that occur – and synergies that can be sought –in transforming food…

The Department of Human Resources and Talent Management (HRT) is responsible for providing a sound, well managed, responsive and efficient organization-wide Human Resources Management strategy and global HR advisory services which support the work of WHO and its member states, encompassing, but not limited to: HR Policy Development, Organizational Design and Job Classification, Talent Management (including Succession Planning, Global staffing…

The ICT Policy Section carries out research and intergovernmental consensus building, as well as technical cooperation, activities aimed at increasing the understanding of e-commerce and the digital economy and their development implications, especially in the context of developing countries. Interns shall not be eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, positions at the professional level and above carrying international recruitment status in…

The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe is one of the five regional commissions under the jurisdiction of the United Nations Economic and Social Council. It was established in order to promote economic cooperation and integrations among its Member States. The Chief of Section position is located in the Transboundary Cooperation Section, Environment Division, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). The broad aim of UNECE's…

The King Abdulaziz University Scholarship is a fully funded program that is designed for qualified local and international students to conduct studies at the King Abdulaziz University. The scholarship is available for Master's degree and PhD applicants to study in a wide range of subjects at the King Abdulaziz University (KAU), in Saudi Arabia. All interested candidates are invited to apply for the King Abdulaziz University Scholarship. The…

The King Fahd University Scholarship is a fully funded program that is designed for highly qualified local and international students to conduct studies at the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM). The scholarship is for Master's degree and PhD applicants who demonstrate high potential for conducting original research in the fields of Engineering, Sciences, and Business. All interested and eligible, local and International…

Those who are willing to conduct research in Turkey are welcome to apply for the Turkish Government Research Scholarship program. The program is funded by the Turkish government and available for all individual from all nationalities that are interested in conducting research at prestigious Turkish universities. The program aims to strengthen international exchanges between Turkish universities and other universities worldwide through…

Applications are now opened for the Amelia Earhart Fellowship of Zonta International. Globally, women make up around 25 percent of the workforce in the aerospace industry. Therefore, this Fellowship program has been created to allow women to have access to all resources and are represented in decision-making positions on an equal basis with men. The Amelia Earhart Fellowship was established in 1938 in honor of famed pilot and Zontian, Amelia…

The Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) 2020 aims to advance the development of the capacity, knowledge and quality of both individuals and organizations in developing countries. The OKP scholarships are open in the field of higher and vocational education and in other fields related to the priority themes in the programme countries. The Orange Knowledge Programme individual scholarships are open to mid-career professionals, who are nationals of…

Winrock is seeking Chief of Party candidates for the anticipated USAID-funded Sri Lanka Adaptation project. The project is anticipated to support Sri Lanka’s National Adaptation Plan in increasing resiliency of the most vulnerable sectors to climate change in Sri Lanka, including agriculture, fisheries, water, coastal and marine ecosystems and biodiversity, infrastructure, and human settlements. The project will support development of policies…

Winrock is seeking a qualified Inputs & Production Technical Director for an anticipated USAID-funded project that aims to increase the commercialization, inclusiveness, and competitiveness of horticulture market systems in Tanzania. The project will follow a systems approach to transform the organization of horticulture markets – transforming the relationships between end-market buyers and smallholder suppliers, on the one hand, and agro-dealers…

Winrock is seeking a qualified Inclusive Markets Technical Director for an anticipated USAID-funded project that aims to increase the commercialization, inclusiveness, and competitiveness of horticulture market systems in Tanzania. The project will follow a systems approach to transform the organization of horticulture markets – transforming the relationships between end-market buyers and smallholder suppliers, on the one hand, and agro-dealers…

Winrock is seeking Chief of Party (COP) candidates for an anticipated USAID-funded Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)project in Tanzania. The project will apply a facilitative approach, working across government, private sector, and civil society, to strengthen availability, accessibility and reliability of WASH services. The project will foster close alliances with county governments and build their capacity for service delivery and regulation…

Winrock is seeking Chief of Party candidates for the anticipated USAID-funded Tanzania Marine Biodiversity project. The anticipated contract will incorporate a series of interventions that support and strengthen capacity for biodiversity conservation in a manner that i) reduces the use of illegal and unsustainable fishing; ii) improves the governance and management of coastal land and seascapes; and iii) improves policy development and capacity…

Winrock is seeking a qualified Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated USAID-funded project that aims to increase the commercialization, inclusiveness, and competitiveness of horticulture market systems in Tanzania. The project will follow a systems approach to transform the organization of horticulture markets that transforms the relationships between end-market buyers and smallholder suppliers, on the one hand, and agro-dealers and smallholders…

UNIT: Agriculture, Resilience and Water Winrock is seeking Behavior Change Director candidates for an anticipated USAID-funded water security improvement project in Tanzania. The project will apply a facilitative approach, working across government, private sector, and civil society, to improve the provision and governance of WASH services and the management of water resources. The project will foster close alliances with national, district and…

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Established in April 2012, the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services…

Global Value Chains (GVCs) accounted for almost half of all international trade by the end of 2019. In the last 30 years, these global supply chains enabled an unprecedented and remarkable economic convergence, where poor countries grew rapidly and began to catch up to richer ones. However, over the last decade, trade growth has stagnated and the GVC expansion has stalled. Since its inception in 2015, the World Bank Group’s Open Learning Campus…

Al colocar los derechos de las mujeres como el eje central de su labor, ONU Mujeres lidera y coordina los esfuerzos del Sistema de las Naciones Unidas para asegurar que los compromisos de igualdad y transversalidad de género se traduzcan en acciones en todo el mundo. El objetivo general del proyecto es desarrollar un sistema informático para la Unidad Fiscal Especializada en Violencia contra las Mujeres (UFEM) para el procesamiento y análisis de…

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. At the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, world leaders agreed on a comprehensive strategy for 'sustainable…

Winrock International works with people around the world to increase economic opportunity, sustain natural resources, and protect the environment. Winrock matches innovative approaches in agriculture, natural resources management, clean energy, and leadership development with the unique needs of its partners. Winrock is seeking a Natural Resource Management and Governance Team Leader who will be responsible for implementing activities related to…

Winrock International works with people around the world to increase economic opportunity, sustain natural resources, and protect the environment. Winrock matches innovative approaches in agriculture, natural resources management, clean energy, and leadership development with the unique needs of its partners. Winrock is seeking a Livelihoods Specialist who will be responsible for implementing activities related to community economic issues…

The Analytics, Gender, Inclusion Learning and Evaluation (AGILE) Units’ M&E Technical Advisor is an active member of the Project Systems Team, a high performing team focusing on ensuring AGILE practice on projects is professionally executed in line with Winrock and donor standards. The Technical Advisor focuses on providing corporate guidance on what is expected for AGILE at the project level and developing tools and training to support project…

The Associate Regional Accountant provides backstop supports to the assigned portfolio of projects in Asia and performs review of monthly financial reports submitted by Winrock International (WI) project sites to ensure compliance with organization’s policies and procedures, applicable laws, and donor rules and regulations. He/She also maintains computerize financial systems and taking the lead in processing accounting transactions related to WI…