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 Application Date

OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
 August 1, 2008  The Department is seeking to fill two Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA) positions for the fall 2008 semester. The details of the positions are as follows:

Work with two faculty members on current on-going research

On-campus (possibility of remote/tele-work)

August 25th - December 17th

10 hours/week
Paid (bi-weekly)
Possibility of tuition waiver*

Moreover, we are seeking individuals with expertise in data analysis/interpretation software in addition to organizational, communication and writing skills. Fluency in a second language is preferred.

Should you be interested please complete the attached GRA Application and return via email or fax to 703-993-1908. Additionally, please include your resume. The application deadline is Friday, August 1, 2008.
  Community Summer Jobs Program offered within Volunteer Fairfax, sponsored by ExxonMobil. Basically, the oil conglomerate provides 60 nonprofit agencies with grants and introduces college students to the nonprofit community. Below is a website link with more detailed information:
http://www.volunteerfairfax.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabID=291

Moreover, contact Eric Caplin at ecaplin@volunteerfairfax.org, or 703-246-3470 for additional information in regards to the orientation. Also, please consult your academic advisor prior to beginning an internship if you are considering this for your program of study.
 

August 31, 2008

 

The LEAD Programme is part of the corporate effort to identify and recruit new talent for UNDP. It offers international career opportunities for outstanding professionals with dynamism and a commitment to making a difference in global development.

We are encouraging National Officers, JPOs (those who have served 15 months or more on a JPO contract as of July 2008), support staff at the ICS 6 - 7 levels, international ALD contract holders, and external candidates to apply.

Participants in the LEAD Programme are provided enhanced training and development opportunities, corporate performance reviews, 360 degree feedback and mentoring. In keeping with UNDP's current business strategy, the LEAD programme develops professionals for various positions in programme, policy, and operations.

 

The deadline for applications is 31 August 2008. For more information on the LEAD programme and application procedures (including the required on-line application), please go to: http://www.undp.org/lead. Staff members currently working with UNDP are encouraged to inform their supervisors of their applications.