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International conference on Universal Child Grants convened by UNICEF, the International Labour Organization and the Overseas Development Institute.

Am 5.12.2018 ist Helene Heuser eingeladen, in einer Runde von migrationspolitischen Aktivist*innen und Wissenschaftler*innen das Potenzial der Städte und Kommunen für eine inklusivere Migrationspolitik und soziale Rechte für alle zu diskutieren. Die Veranstaltung, die in Berlin stattfindet, ist der dritte Teil in der Reihe «Recht haben. Globale Soziale Rechte und die Agenda 2030», ein Kooperationsprojekt der Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung und des Berliner Entwicklungspolitischen Ratschlags (BER).

Viele Kämpfe um Globale Soziale Rechte werden im Feld der Migration ausgetragen. Vor allem auf der Ebene der urbanen Räume und Kommunen gibt es jedoch konkrete Erfahrungen zur Umsetzung von Politiken, die globale Bewegungsfreiheit und soziale Rechte zusammen denken. So fördert die Bewegung der "sanctuary cities" in Nordamerika sowie der Städte der Solidarität (solidarity cities) in Europa (Palermo, Barcelona, Zürich, Berlin etc.) das Recht auf globale Bewegungs- und Niederlassungsfreiheit, indem sie soziale Rechte von Nationalität, Staatsbürgerschaft und formalem Aufenthaltsstatus entkoppeln. Stattdessen möchten die betreffenden Stadtregierungen ihre Bewohner*innen und Asylsuchende mit Rechten ausstatten, die es, wenn nötig, auch gegen nationalstaatliche Gesetzgebungen zu verteidigen gilt. Städte wie New York und Zürich arbeiten an kommunalen Ausweisdokumenten, die jeder*m Bewohner*in der Stadt, ungeachtet des formalen Aufenthaltsstatus, erhalten und damit Zugang zu Bildung, Gesundheit, Wohnungen und Arbeit bekommen kann. Andere Städte schöpfen die kommunalen Gesetzgebungen aus, um ihre Bewohner*innen vor Abschiebungen zu schützen oder Familienangehörige von Geflüchteten nachkommen zu lassen.

Zwar zielt das Nachhaltigkeitsziel Zehn auf eine erleichterte Migration. Von einem Recht auf Migration für alle Menschen, ein Recht, das jede Person im Globalen Norden selbstverständlich für sich in Anspruch nimmt, ist in den Nachhaltigkeitszielen allerdings nichts zu lesen. Dem dominanten Diskurs um die «Bekämpfung von Fluchtursachen», also einer Politik, die Migration verhindern oder eindämmen will, steht die entwicklungspolitische Zivilgesellschaft teilweise machtlos gegenüber. Sie versucht Entwicklungspolitik von der Umarmung der Sicherheitspolitik zu befreien, vernachlässigt dabei aber die Partnerschaft mit Aktivist*innen für das Recht auf Migration.

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“The Katowice Climate Change Conference will include the 24th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 24) to the UNFCCC, along with meetings of the Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP), the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA), the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI), and the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement (CMA). COP 24 is expected to finalize the rules for the implementation of the Paris Agreement on climate change under the Paris Agreement work programme (PAWP)”. More information here.

Date: 2-14 December 2018
Location: Katowice, Slaskie, Poland

Katowice Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 24)

Im vergangenen Jahr wuchs der Markt für Bio-Schweine um rund fünfzehn Prozent. Und auch dieses Jahr erwarten wir wieder ein gutes Wachstum.

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„Vordenken und Nachhalten“ – unter diesem Motto fördert das Kompetenzzentrum Nachhaltige Universität (KNU) an der Universität Hamburg Studierende, die sich durch konkrete Projekte für Nachhaltigkeit engagieren und damit dazu beitragen, dass Nachhaltigkeit auf dem Campus dauerhaft umgesetzt und erfahrbar gemacht wird.

Interessierte Studierende können sich vor diesem Hintergrund bis zum 18. November 2018 als Gruppe von 4 Personen auf verschiedene ausgeschriebene Projekte (Sustainability Challenge, Greening Canteens, Fair Trade University) bewerben. Detaillierte Informationen zur Förderung und Bewerbung finden Sie auf der Übersichtsseite zum Projekt MacheN.

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COP 14 -Fourteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity

The Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, 14th Meeting, will be held in Sharm El-Sheikhm Egypt, from 17-19 November 2018.

For the provisional agenda, access here.

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17.11.2018: Am 17./18.11.2018 findet die Konferenz für Digitalisierung und Nachhaltigkeit statt.

Exploring how changing gender norms can lead to women's economic empowerment – for women around the world today and for future generations.

The eighth meeting of the Inter-agency and Expert Group on Sustainable Development Goal Indicators (IAEG-SDGs), will be held from 5 to 8 November 2018 in Stockholm, Sweden. The meeting will be hosted by Statistics Sweden. More information here.

Meeting objectives

• Review the tier classification
• Discuss the implementation plan for data flows and case studies on data flows for SDGsReview Tier III work plans and updates
• Review timeline and process for 2020 comprehensive review and additional indicators
• Discuss progress made on the work stream on data disaggregation
• Share experiences on implementing monitoring of the SDGs
• Other related issues

Eighth meeting of the IAEG-SDGs

This three day international conference in Kinshasa explores recent social science research on the DRC.

This conference explores the challenges of keeping rising public debt in sub-Saharan Africa on a sustainable track.

6. Ball der Universität Hamburg am 3. November 2018.

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Willkommen zum 6. Ball der Universität Hamburg am 03. November 2018 im Grand Elysée Hotel Hamburg

Informationen und Anmeldung unter

http://www.uniball.de/

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Interregional Preparatory Meeting for the Mid Term Review of the SAMOA Pathway

The Interregional Preparatory Meeting will allow SIDS an opportunity to review the outcomes of the three regional preparatory meetings and agree on a set of common priorities to be further advanced during the high-level review and to discuss possible themes and desirable outcomes of the mid-term review. The Interregional Partnership Dialogue will provide SIDS with an opportunity to assess the status of partnerships for SIDS globally, with a view to identifying best practices and gaps and strengthen the review and monitoring process of SIDS partnerships.

Date: 30th October-1st November 2018

Local: Apia, Samoa

This Meeting will be preceded by the Interregional Partnerships Dialogue, on 29 October 2018.

Stakeholders interested in attending the Interregional Preparatory Meeting for the Mid-Term Review of the SAMOA Pathway are invited to register their interest of attending by filling the attached form and sending it to thomasa@un.org no later than 11 Oct 2018.

For more information, please check here.

29.10.2018: 29.Oktober 2018, 19:00 Uhr im Haus am Dom, Frankfurt

This event discusses the drivers of sustainable economic growth in Africa in the context of new global trends.

This meeting, with Wilton Park, will explore practical ways to move from political deliberation to implementation of the Global Compact for Migration.

Drawing on articles in the latest issue of HPN magazine, panellists discuss the opportunities and challenges of working in this protracted Rohingya crisis.

IRC Deutschland is looking for a

Regional Grants Advisor (m/f) – Europe and North Africa

 

Location: Berlin or Bonn, Germany

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time with some international travel

Background

Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC’s mission is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. The International Rescue Committee UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its headquarters in New York and London. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through 28 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient. The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

IRC-Deutschland (IRC-DE)

IRC Germany was established in 2016 in order to further enhance the profile of the German humanitarian and development sector and to provide further opportunities for advocacy on behalf of the people we serve. Since its establishment, IRC-DE has grown rapidly and has representations in Bonn and Berlin. It is working with major German statutory donors, like the German Federal Foreign Office, KfW, and GIZ. IRC-DE is also cooperating with German civil society organizations. The IRC in Europe also has offices in Brussels, Geneva, and London, and a sister organization in The Hague.

The Awards Management Unit (AMU)

Established in January 2016, the Awards Management Unit (AMU) is a global unit with staff based in Bonn, Berlin, New York, London, Nairobi, and Amman. It has responsibility for identifying, securing, and managing all funding from statutory/government donors. The unit is organized into five pillars: Strategic Partnerships and Analytics, Programmes and Grants Support, Compliance and Policy, Programme Development, and Training.

Scope of Work

The restructured AMU complements a strengthened regional structure, tasked with direct support and oversight of grants implementation to meet country and IRC-wide priorities. The Regional Grants Advisor will provide the Europe and North Africa region with the capacity to ensure compliance with donor rules and regulations and high quality reporting.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Manage the European grants portfolio for Europe and North Africa
• Review and provide substantive feedback on reports; consulting with and ensuring input from relevant technical and financial staff
• Support budget realignments and grant amendments/modifications
• Maintain day-to-day communication with donors
• Serving as single point of contact for field-based grants staff
• Monitor projects to ensure progress against objectives and compliance with donor guidelines

• In coordination with the compliance team, guide country offices in managing partnerships with local or international partners, ensuring that IRC’s sub-award management policies are being followed
• Assist country offices with ad-hoc queries on donor compliance issues
• Assist the compliance team in advocating with European donors for manageable and reasonable rules and regulations
• Ensure lessons learned from finalised projects are fed into the programme development team
• Provide best practice advice and prepare/conduct trainings of IRC field staff on donor rules
• Represent IRC externally at country specific meetings, and stakeholder networks

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications

• University degree, preferably in a subject related to IRC’s work (International Relations, Refugee or Migration Studies, Development Studies, Public Policy) or equivalent experience
• Experience with and a good understanding of European institutional donors and their requirements including DG ECHO, DG Home and DG Justice; understanding of UN or U.S. donors a plus.
• Good understanding of humanitarian aid and development programming
• Experience in working at a distance and supporting field-based staff
• Experience writing, reviewing and editing narrative and financial reports and excellent attention to detail
• Good financial management and budgeting skills
• Ability to analyse and synthesise information
• Solid organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks, and to learn quickly
• Both a team player and an independent performer in a very fast paced environment
• German language skills an advantage, French and Arabic language skills also desired
• International work experience in a developing country a plus
• Good command of Microsoft Office Programs

What we offer

• The opportunity to be part of a highly motivated, intercultural team
• A dynamic and uncomplicated setting
• Flexible working-hours and possibilities to work remotely
• An attractive compensation and employee benefits

 

If you would like to contribute with your skills to enable people who escaped a life of dignity, we look forward to receiving your application! Please send your application documents (English CV and cover letter), stating your salary expectations and your possible start date via IRC’s global application portal. For more information on IRC Deutschland, please visit IRCDeutschland.de.

The deadline for applications is 15 November 2018.

Der Beitrag IRC sucht Regional Grants Advisor (m/f) in Berlin oder Bonn erschien zuerst auf Talents4Good.