PhD Scholarship for Kenya – DAAD Postgraduate Training Programme in Germany, 2018-2019

COURSE: PHD

COUNTRY: GERMANY

ELIGIBILITY

 • Be a citizen of the Republic of Kenya
 • Be teaching (full or part time) in Kenyan universities (both public and private)
 • Should have obtained the Master’s degree preferably within the past 6 years (date of graduation);
 • Be willing to undertake a six (6) months German language course


The following documents must be prepared for the online application
 • Curriculum Vitae and list of publications (use the Europass specimen form at http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/documents/curriculum-vitae)
 Abstract of one page, research proposal (not more than 10 – 15 pages) including detailed timetable; academic degree certificates and transcripts, whereby the Bachelor’s degree must have been passed with at least second class upper division and a Masters degree with at least a B+ grade (or equivalent);
Invitation letter from a German supervisor OR admission letter to a structured PhD programme at a German university • Two academic reference letters from university professors (forms provided in the online portal below) • A no objection Letter from the university, indicating the prospective function of the applicant within the university after return to Kenya and a commitment by the University on job security of the applicant till the period of return (those on who qualify will be required to produce the Bonding document).

Deadline: 31st October 2017

Link: https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/?daad=1&detail=50015259&origin=64&page=6&q=&status=4&subjectGrps

Information and advisory centres

DAAD Regional Office for Africa

Postal Address:
P.O Box 14050-00800
Nairobi, Kenya

Physical Address:
Upper Hill Close, 3rd floor, Madison Insurance House,
Upper Hill, Community Area,
Nairobi, Kenya

Tel: +254 20 27 29 741; 771 444 111, 733 929 929
Email: info@daadafrica.org
Website: http://nairobi.daad.de
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DAADNairobi

Shortlink: daad.de/go/en/stipa50015259

Windle Trust Kenya Jobs Guidance & Counselling (12 Posts)

Location: Dadaab, Wajir South, Fafi and Turkana sub Counties project supported primary schools

Contract term: Full-time, 1-year contract with possibility of extension
Ref: GCT/KEEP/03/2017

The functions carried out by the Guidance and Counselling Teacher shall be to coordinate the guidance and counselling support services in schools by pooling the services of teachers, parents and school administration.

These functions in the school setting include training, promote student success, attendance, retention, provide preventive services and respond to identified needs by implementing a comprehensive school counselling program.

Guidance & Counselling Teachers Job Qualifications

• A degree in Education with options in counselling or psychology
• Registration with the Teachers Service Commission
• 3 years’ experience of teaching with a demonstrated role in guidance and counselling.
• Ability to work well in unstable and frequently changing security environments
• Willingness to work and live in often remote areas under basic conditions

How to Apply
If you wish to apply for any of these positions, please send your resumé with a covering letter quoting reference number for the position to hr@windle.org OR Human Resource Department, Windle Trust Kenya, P O Box 40521-00100 Nairobi.

Letters of application should include detailed CV, daytime telephone contact and current remuneration. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Deadline for applications is Monday, May 15th, 2017.

No telephone calls, please. Canvassing will lead to disqualification.

Windle Trust Kenya’s selection processes reflect our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment.

Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. We work in schools and are committed to safeguarding children from abuse.

Africa Day 2017 writing competition announced by Irish Aid and The Irish Times

Irish Aid and The Irish Times have joined up again to promote aspiring, emerging and established writers, to celebrate Africa Day 2017! The short story and poetry competition, which is in its third year, seeks to discover new writing talent, as well as showcase established writers. Interested? Here’s how to get involved:

Writers are invited to submit a short story or poem with an African theme, set in either Ireland or Africa. The Irish Times and Irish Aid are looking for entries in three categories:

• Primary school (maximum word count 250 words)
• Secondary school (maximum word count 1,000 words)
• Adult (maximum word count 2,000 words)

Submissions for all categories can be made via email to africaday@dhr.ie, putting “Writing Competition” in the subject line, or by post to “Africa Day Writing Competition, DHR Communications, 80 Francis Street, Dublin 8”. Submissions for the adult and secondary school category must be typed. Entries for the primary school category may be handwritten.

The closing date for submissions is Wednesday, 3rd May 2017. Winners will be chosen by a panel made up of representatives from Irish Aid and The Irish Times. The winning entries will be published on www.irishtimes.com on Sunday, 21st May, the same day as the flagship Africa Day event in Dublin. Winners will receive a selection of books to the value of €50 each. There will also be a photographic presentation at The Irish Times.

Website:
 http://africaday.ie/africa-day-2017-writing-competition-announced-irish-aid-irish-times/