Opportunities for Action
Take part and shape the Values-based Leadership project
If you are interested to know more about this project, you may want to visit the Moral Leadership Group that Caroline Sawicki is facilitating.
Or contact her directly: Caroline Sawicki,
Email: caroline.sawicki(at)inet.hr
WYSE International Leadership Programme
Lucca (Tuscany), ItalyJuly 31 - August 11, 2006
The International Leadership Programme is a 12-day residential programme which promotes visionary leadership with awareness and provides education that respects diversity of political, religious and social views. The programme is open to young people aged 18 to 32, and will be held at 'Villa Boccella' which is situated 5 miles outside of Lucca, Italy. This exceptional venue has been dedicated to the advancement of inter-cultural understanding for young people.
More at: www.pioneersofchange.net/library/globalevents
Or contact italy-summerprogramme(at)wyse-ngo.org
A second Pioneers of Change sponsored event is offered in Canada: Pioneers of Change Summer SchoolThe Shire - Nova Scotia, Canada, August 19 - 25, 2006
The 2006 Annual Meeting of the Pioneers of Change Network will be held on the East Coast of Canada at The Shire - a protected ecological learning community, leadership training ground and venue for the common good. Summer School will be an opportunity to engage with other Pioneers from around the Globe. Come and meet with young practitioners who are working in all areas of their societies for positive change. It will be a place to bring your burning questions and best learning to engage in a global community for 8 days. We intend to create a space where we can move to the next level in our individual and collective pioneering.
More at www.pioneersofchange.net/communities/summerschool
Or contact SummerSchool06(at)pioneersofchange.net
Get active in Brussels
Brussels Meetings
Brussels-EU Chapter of EBBF has meetings scheduled this year as follows: August 9; October 18; November 29. Each meeting continues from 20:00 to 22:00 h; 20 minutes presentations followed by exchanges of experiences by attendees.
For further information on venues, topics and invitations, and for suggestions on topics, speakers and other EBBF activities, contact:
Daniel Schaubacher
avenue Louise 347
B 1050 Brussels/Bruxelles
Tel: + 32 (0) 2 649 99 28
daniel.schaubacher(at)skynet.be
Fall Event Promises to Inspire Participants to Transform Their Businesses
Almost from its inception, EBBF has recognised and appreciated the value of the Spirit at Work award and has been a partner of this organisation for the last three years. Two companies managed by EBBF members Phenomenex and Elcoteq have won this award in the past two years and we have an EBBF members' nomination this year too.
We are therefore particularly happy to promote this important award and event.
EAST HAVEN, CT (July 11, 2006) -- The fifth annual International Spirit at Work Awards Ceremony, and second annual International Spirit at Work Awards and Alumni Conference, will be held October 27 - 29, 2006 at the Garrison Institute, in Garrison, N.Y. (www.garrisoninstitute.org).
The International Spirit at Work Award is organized in cooperation with the European Baha'i Business Forum, the World Business Academy, and the Spirit in Business World Institute. Members of these allied organizations will receive the member's discount rate of $299 throughout the registration period.
The full fee will instead be $349 through September 30 and then $399.
This is the only conference that offers workshops by the CEOs, executives and internal change agents who have received the International Spirit at Work Awards. Keynote speakers are Hearthstone Homes CEO John Smith; Futurist John Renesch; Diana Whitney, an expert on appreciative inquiry; and Peter and Monika Ressler, the authors of Spiritual Capitalism. Visit the website for additional information and to register.
The Association for Spirit at Work (ASAW) is a non-profit association of individuals and organizations interested in the study and/or practice of spirituality in the workplace. This annual awards program recognizes companies around the world that have implemented specific policies, programs or practices that nurture spirituality inside their organizations. This award was inspired by the work of Willis Harman, Ph.D. (1919-1997) who was a visionary thinker, futurist and social scientist who continuously articulated the possibility for humankind to transcend the limits of out-moded thinking. The award honors organizations that are living examples of Willis Harman's vision that business will play a major role in transforming social consciousness.
- To be selected for an award, an organization must meet the following criteria:
- Have at least 60 full-time employees and be at least five years old;
- Demonstrate that both vertical and horizontal dimensions of spirituality are implemented at the organization;
- Have sustained the explicitly spiritual project, policy or practice for at least one year;
- Have a long-term commitment to continuing spirit at work initiatives;
- Be considered exemplary in its commitment to spirit at work.
"The intention of these awards is to find organizations whose workplace practices help to make the world a better place," said Judi Neal, Ph.D., ASAW executive director. "Our goal is to transfer the knowledge gained by these outstanding companies into the general business community so that others can learn from their examples."
Thirty-one companies from 11 countries have been honored in the last four years. These include The Body Shop (United Kingdom), The Times of India (India), Elcoteq Communications Technology GmbH (Germany) and Hearthstone Homes (United States).
About Spirituality in the Workplace
"Spirituality in the workplace" means that employees find nourishment for both the vertical and horizontal dimensions of their spirituality at work. Examples of vertical organizational spirituality include: meditation time at the beginning of meetings, retreat or spiritual training time set aside for employees, appropriate accommodation of employee prayer practices, and openly asking questions to test if the company's actions are aligned with higher meaning and purpose.
Companies with a strong sense of the horizontal will generally demonstrate some or all of the following: caring behaviors among co-workers; a social responsibility orientation; strong service commitments to customers; environmental sensitivity; and a significant volume of community service activities. The vertical and horizontal dimensions are well integrated so that motivations (sourced from the vertical) and actions (horizontal manifestations) are explicitly linked.
The International Spirit at Work Awards honor organizations that are financially sound and effective, as well as focused on greater meaning and purpose. When done properly, spirit at work enhances the overall value of the organization. lewis(at)ebbf.org
Global Microcredit Summit 2006
November 12-15, 2006 in Halifax, Canada
More than 2,000 delegates from over 100 countries are expected at the Global Microcredit Summit to be held November 12-15, 2006 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Participants will assess progress made toward the SummitÕs goal of reaching 100 million poorest, and re-launch the Campaign to 2015.
Contact:
Sam Daley-Harris
Director Microcredit Summit Campaign,
440 First Street NW Suite 460,
Washington, D.C. 20001 USA
ph: 1.202.637.9600
fax: 1.202.637.3566
info(at)microcreditsummit.org
www.microcreditsummit.org
Online registration available at: www.globalmicrocreditsummit2006.org/
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1. USAID - Regional Middle East Democracy and Governance Senior Program
Egypt - Cairo
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Tanzania - Dar es Salaam
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3. Sustainability Co-ordinator
Organisation: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Location: North Scotland
Salary: £27,039 - £29,349
Closing date: 28 Jul 2006
Required at Woodhill House, Aberdeen.
Have you got proven experience of working on sustainability issues? Are you a good communicator and able to influence? Can you demonstrate that you have effective practical project coordination skills?
We are looking for a Sustainability Co-ordinator to make a key contribution to ensuring the Council's commitment on sustainability is met. Using your skills you will co-ordinate action across the full range of Council Services to deliver objectives and monitor actions set out in the Council's Sustainability Charter. Degree in an Environmental, Sustainability or related discipline and practical relevant experience of project delivery and working with statutory groups and NGO's essential. Ability to handle competing demands, experience of MS Office and ability to travel are also essential.
In return we can offer exciting challenges in championing the Council's first Carbon Management programme, active involvement in our Ecological Footprint work and the Community Planning process. If you think you have the experience, skills and knowledge we are looking for then this is an excellent opportunity for you.
Interviews for this post will be held on Tuesday 29 August 2006.
Please quote relevant reference number - Ref: PE8608
Informal enquiries to Irina Birnie or Debbie Burroughs, tel 01467 628466.
For more detailed information on this post and a job pack log on to our website.Alternatively call 01224 664110.
www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/jobs.
4. Senior Research Fellow - Climate Change
Climate Change Partnership Officer LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON
INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH
Organisation: LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON
Location: Central London
Salary: £29,292 - £31,320
Closing date: 4 Aug 2006
Islington Council is at the forefront of local authority action on climate change. The Council's Sustainability Unit has received funding from Islington Strategic Partnership for an exciting new initiative to meet our agreement with central Government to cut carbon dioxide emissions across the whole of Islington.
You will set up and support a powerful partnership of organisations to take action to cut carbon emissions, and will be responsible for recruitment, stakeholder engagement, producing tough carbon reduction plans, and developing a public engagement programme.
You will need to have a minimum of one year's experience in partnership working, as well as 6 months' experience of environmental policy with a particular understanding of carbon emissions.
This post is initially offered on a fixed-term contract to 31 March 2008, however we hope to secure funding to extend this.
Quoting reference CS/TN0274/RC.
Interviews: 17 August 2006.
To apply please visit www.islington.gov.uk/working
Alternatively please ring for a recruitment pack on 020 7649 6057 quoting reference CS/TN0274/RC.
Minicom 020 7406 5790.
5. Senior Research Fellow - Climate Change
Organisation: INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH
Location: Central London
Salary: £35,721 plus benefits
Closing date: 26 Jul 2006
The Institute for Public Policy Research (ippr) has a strong track record and an international reputation in leading on the development of effective environmental policy. ippr is looking for an exceptional individual to join its newly formed Climate Change team to carry out flagship projects and help shape its future work on this critical issue.
The post-holder will possess in-depth understanding of the issues associated with addressing climate change, combined with exceptional research, writing and project management skills to lead immediate projects focusing on UK domestic policy, as well as longer term projects. The post-holder will line manage and support a Research Assistant who will help the post-holder achieve their goals and the overall goals of the team.
The ideal candidate will be a first-class communicator, politically astute and confident in influencing UK policy debate. They will also be experienced in conducting a wide range of research, and in working successfully in a team and with diverse individuals from a variety of backgrounds. Equally important to the post will be a commitment to the values of ippr. Experience in economic or quantitative analysis, fundraising and line management would also be beneficial, but not essential.
Please note that due to a high level of respondents only candidates who match all the essential criteria will be invited to interview.
Please quote job ref: SRF/CLC.
Due to our recruitment practices we cannot accept CVs.
Please note that applications received after this date will not be accepted.
IPPR is committed to equality of opportunity and encourages applications from all sections of the community.
The institute for public policy research (ippr) is the UK's leading progressive think tank.
6. Senior Research Fellow - Climate Change
Employer: INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH
Contact name: Recruitment.
Contact email: recruitment(at)ippr.org
Contact details from original ad (please read carefully)
For an application form please visit www.ippr.org/jobsandinternships . Alternatively, email recruitment@ippr.org quoting the job title or send an A4 SAE to Recruitment, ippr, 30-32 Southampton Street, London WC2E 7RA. Please quote job ref: SRF/CLC. Due to our recruitment practices we cannot accept CVs.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5pm on Wednesday 26 July 2006. Please note that applications received after this date will not be accepted.
