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FREE Webinar on June 22, "Peer Mediation: Student Peacemaking Leadership"
Started May 19, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
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Tags: Youth, Peacemaking, Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Mediation
UNDP job, "Regional Coordinator Specialist," Bangkok, Thailand - Apply by May 21
Started May 19, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
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Tags: Thailand, Bangkok, Regional Coordinator Specialist, Job, UNDP
Post Doctoral Fellowship for Indian Scholars in United States 2012 - Apply by July 11
Started May 19, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
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Tags: Technology, Social Science, Science, Scholar, Doctoral
Human Institute for Cooperation (Hivos) seeking "Programme Officer - Rights and Citizenship," Southern Africa
Started May 19, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
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Tags: Program Officer, Human Institute for Cooperation, Good Governance, Human Rights, Southern Africa
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Global Foundation liked Kristen Hecht's discussion Call for Proposals: Summer University Program of the Central European University, June 24-26, 2013, Budapest: Apply by April 5
Kristen Hecht liked Insight on Conflict's blog post Women sidelined from Burma’s fledgling peace process by Ismail WolffKristen Hecht liked Jennifer Lentfer's blog post Games in International Development: Fad or Innovation?
Maheswar Satpathy liked Kristen Hecht's discussion Interview with Seema Jalan, Global Development Policy Director, Women Thrive Worldwide
Muhammad Tahir Tabassum liked Kristen Hecht's discussion Call for Nominations: 2012 Meeto Memorial Award for Young South Asians working for communal harmony, peace, justice and human rights - Deadline: July 31
fanny tittel liked Kristen Hecht's discussion 2013 Travelling Fellowships applications now open, Winston Churchill Memorial Trust - Apply by October 2Kristen Hecht posted discussionsCall for Nominations: 2012 Meeto Memorial Award for Young South Asians working for communal harmony, peace, justice and human rights - Deadline: July 31
2013 Travelling Fellowships applications now open, Winston Churchill Memorial Trust - Apply by October 2
UNDP job: "Long Term Agreement (LTA): Technical Experts in Gender and Poverty" - Apply by May 27
Kristen Hecht posted discussionsCentre for Environmental and Resource Economics (CERE) seeking PhD student to do research on green energy demand and consumer choice - Apply by June 20
Apply today to the Centre of Middle East and Religious Studies' seminar, "From Peace Process to Conflict Management – The Israeli Palestinian Present Situation," 5th- 30th July, 2012
UNDP job: "UN Women: Political Participation Adviser" - Apply by May 31
Kenneth Bush replied to Kristen Hecht's discussion Applications open to "Unreasonable at Sea" for tech entrepreneurs who want to take their ventures into new international markets - apply by May 20!"In what sense is this venture related specifically to peacebuilding? Typically, the answer to this question is a vague assertion that economic development leads to, or is a prerequisite for, peace. However, in violence-prone,…"
Arif Khalil liked Kristen Hecht's discussion Applications open to "Unreasonable at Sea" for tech entrepreneurs who want to take their ventures into new international markets - apply by May 20!Kristen Hecht liked Craig Zelizer's discussion The Cartoon Movement and Masterpeace Features a Cartoon Inspired by a Tweet from Dr. Zelizer, Peace is FunKristen Hecht posted discussionsApply today to internship openings at GOOD, Los Angeles
Apply to Bend the Arc's Interfaith Community Organizing Residency (COR) and receive training on how to incorporate faith into community organizing - Deadline: May 11
Rockefeller Foundation's 2012 Innovation Challenge seeks 21st Century Problem-Solvers - Apply by May 25
Profile Information
- Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself or the work of your organization (no more than 3 paragraphs)
- I am a second year graduate student at American University's School of International Service studying International Politics with focus areas on human rights and international development. My research interests include women's human rights and gender equality.
In my spare time I enjoy hiking, kickboxing, learning foreign languages, traveling to other countries, and taking pictures.
- Please indicate if you're joining PCDN as an individual or organization (please mark the appropriate category)
- individual (student)
- Please list the countries and/or regions in which you (or your organization) have direct and significant expertise
- France, Thailand, Aruba, Australia, Canada, Curacao, Fiji, India, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Suriname, Netherlands.
- What is your current country of residence (or location of your organization)?
- USA
- What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?
- I currently work at Quota International, an international service organization dedicated to assisting disadvantaged women and children and people who are deaf, hard of hearing, and speech-impaired.
- How many years professional experience do you have ?
- 3-5
- What is your personal or organizational website?
- http://www.quota.org
- Which Languages do you speak Proficiently? (note we can not list all languages, only some major world languages or ones related to conflict regions)
- French
- Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise (or the primary sectoral areas of your organization) ?
- Development, Gender, Health, Human Rights, Humanitarian Relief, Organizational Development
- Which are your primary skills areas(or the primary skill areas of your organization)?
- Communication, Program Administration, Qualitative Skills, Quantitative Skills
Kristen Hecht's Blog
Beyond Volunteering: A Guide to Service-Learning
Posted on April 29, 2012 at 9:37pm 1 Comment 4 Likes
Many people will choose at some point in their lives to volunteer. Volunteer opportunities range from spending an afternoon at a local soup kitchen, working for a week at an orphanage in one’s home country or abroad, or serving for two years with the Peace Corps. Volunteer opportunities abound, giving participants the opportunity to tackle social issues by serving affected populations. Yet, just as PCDN’s “Guide to Short Term Travel…
Continue Are checklists the answer for development workers?
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 2:39pm 4 Comments 3 Likes
Are checklists the answer for development workers?
I recently attended a panel hosted by American University’s International Development Program Student Association entitled, “The Development Checklist Manifesto: How to Design Development Projects Right.” The presenters discussed complexities of development projects and the utility of checklists. I admit, before attending the forum, I already fully supported the idea that development and evaluation go hand in hand.…
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- At 11:08am on February 9, 2012,
Emily Edgecombe said… Hey Kristen,
Good to hear from you! Peru was wonderful. How is everything going for you? Hope to see you around campus soon!
Best,
Emily
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