The full advertise and details for submitting applications (not to me) are
available at
http://www.uct.ac.za/usr/about/intro/vacancies/researchpass/2012/EBE_ERC_CCM
_MAPS_SRO_RO_Jan12.doc

The contract positions are an ideal opportunity for established researchers
to contribute to the implementation of a three-year programme on Mitigation
Action Plans and Scenarios (MAPS) and the general work of the group on
mitigation and scenarios for low carbon development. For emerging
researchers, the opportunity is to build on their previous experience into
the area of climate change mitigation.

ERC is one of South Africa’s leading institutions involved in energy
research, employing about 25 people from a variety of backgrounds. The
Energy, Environment & Climate Change (EECC) group at ERC pursues excellence
in research at the intersection between energy, local environment and global
climate change.

Keep well,
Harald

Job Title: Jr Associate, Knowledge Sharing
Supervisors’ Title: Executive Vice President, Knowledge Sharing

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position located in Philadelphia, PA

Position Summary and Essential Functions
The primary responsibilities of this position are to assist other members of the Knowledge Sharing team in conducting quantitative and qualitative research on community development financial institutions (CDFI). The essential functions of the position are assisting with the following: implementation of online surveys and cleansing survey data; the production of charts and figures; responses to information requests from OFN staff as well as external parties; research on topics requested by Knowledge Sharing team members; and Membership applications and Member annual reviews.

About Opportunity Finance Network
Opportunity Finance Network is a national financial institution serving a national network of CDFIs. Opportunity Finance Network’s mission is to lead the community development finance system to scale through capital aggregation, policy, and capacity building. Opportunity Finance Network provides a range of services to the CDFI industry including financing, training, research and publications, and consulting services. For more information, visit www.opportunityfinance.net

Position Responsibilities
Assist with:
1. the implementation of online surveys, including the annual OFN Member Survey and the quarterly Market Conditions Survey.
2. cleansing survey data and tracking survey responses.
3. producing charts and figures for publishable reports including the annual Side by Side publication, OFN Member Peer Analyses, Inside the Membership, the Quarterly Market Conditions Report, and Membership reports.
4. responses to information requests from OFN staff as well as external parties.
5. research on topics requested by Knowledge Sharing team members.
6. other activities as requested by Knowledge Sharing team members.

Education and Experience
1. Associate’s Degree or 3-5 years work experience; Bachelor’s Degree a plus
2. 3 years experience in data analysis using Excel required
3. Experience in qualitative or quantitative research is highly beneficial
4. Experience or volunteer work in nonprofit or small office environment a plus

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements
1. Proficient with MS Office Suite, with advanced mastery of Excel and Powerpoint required .
2. Proficiency with online survey software such as Survey Monkey, Qualtrics and/or Salesforce a plus.
3. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
4. Strong analytical skills required.
5. Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
6. Familiarity with financial statements, especially non-profit financial institutions’ financial statements, a plus.
7. Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work well with diverse constituents is required.
8. Knowledge of and commitment to community development is highly beneficial.
9. Ability to work independently or in team environment is required.
10. Ability to manage multiple tasks in effective and efficient manner required.
11. Limited travel required (<10%).
12. No extraordinary physical requirements beyond ability to travel.
13. Job involves normal physical requirements for an office position.

EOE/ADA compliant, Women and Minorities encouraged to apply.

Compensation commensurate with experience.

To apply: Send a letter of interest, resume and salary requirement to:
Search: Knowledge Sharing Jr. Associate
Opportunity Finance Network
620 Chestnut Street
Suite 572
Philadelphia, PA 19106

OR:

email to: resume_hr@opportunityfinance.net
Fax: 215-320-4357

Thanks,
Tammi
Tamara Frye, SPHR
Senior Associate, Human Resources
Opportunity Finance Network
P 215.320.4340
F 215.320.4357
tfrye@opportunityfinance.net
www.opportunityfinance.net
IMPACT. IT’S WHAT WE DO.
OPPORTUNITY FINANCE NETWORK CONFERENCE
NOVEMBER 14–17, 2011. MINNEAPOLIS HILTON, MN

We at FIELD have been observing the development and working with several of these groups over the past several years and look forward to seeing how they continue to evolve. To read more about our work in this area visit us at http://fieldus.org/Projects/ScaleUniversityME.html

Job Title: Intern, Knowledge Sharing

Supervisor’s Title: Senior Associate, Knowledge Sharing

Company Summary

Opportunity Finance Network is a national financial institution serving the community development finance industry. It is a leadership organization in a growing and rapidly changing industry.

Founded in 1985, Opportunity Finance Network represents approximately 170 private financial institutions that have originated more than $23.5 billion in financing benefiting low-income and low-wealth people, communities, and markets. That financing has resulted in more than 630,000 quality affordable homes, more than 290,000 jobs, and tens of millions of square feet of community and nonprofit facility space. Opportunity Finance Network provides financing, training, consulting, and advocacy services to our members and the industry.

To learn more, visit www.opportunityfinance.net.

Position Summary

Opportunity Finance Network seeks a graduate student or a college senior to serve as an intern with the Knowledge Sharing Department. The intern’s primary responsibilities are to: (1) collect and analyze data on the Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) industry through Opportunity Finance Network’s Annual Member Survey and quarterly CDFI Market Conditions Surveys, and (2) provide additional support to the knowledge sharing team. Opportunity Finance Network’s data collection tracks information on CDFI capitalization, financing, operations and impact, and is critical to all aspects of our business. The intern will review individual surveys comparing them to CDFI financial statements, speak with all survey respondents, analyze the consolidated dataset in aggregate and by various peer groups and provide assistance in writing reports on the data collected. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about all aspects of the CDFI industry.

Requirements:

Strong financial analysis skills. Strong communications skills. Strong proficiency with MS Office Products (especially Excel). Attention to detail is critical. Business students may be best suited for this position. Intern must support Opportunity Finance Network’s vision of a world where all people experience social, economic, and political justice and so have the opportunity to act in the best interests of their communities, themselves, and future generations.

The internship will run from December 2011 through early spring 2012. The Intern will work approximately 3 days per week up to $4,000 stipend for the term. Hours are flexible. The Intern may have the opportunity to continue at Opportunity Finance Network on a part-time basis in the late spring/summer.

Interested parties should submit a letter of interest along with a resume to:

Search: Knowledge Sharing Intern

Opportunity Finance Network

620 Chestnut Street Suite 572

Philadelphia, PA 19106

Or email: resume_hr@opportunityfinance.net

Fresno CDFI is in the final stages of submitting for the charter of a new Community Development Credit Union to serve Fresno County, CA. We are looking for the right candidate to fill an Americorps*VISTA position that will work with Credit Union and Fresno CDFI staff to develop new programs and services. The position will initially be focused on developing financial literacy programs and marketing, and will grow into new areas of opportunity as the Credit Union is established.

QUALIFICATIONS
• 4 year degree in communications, finance or related field preferred.
• Fluent English. A second language is an advantage.
• Good organizational and communication skills, good judgment and strong interpersonal skills
• Empathy with the cause of credit unions and community development and commitment to supporting Fresno CDFI’s mission, vision, and values

PROGRAM BENEFITS
Living Allowance

Relocation Allowance

Training

Childcare assistance if eligible

Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Health Coverage

TO APPLY: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=42950

Questions can be directed to:
Jeremy Hofer
1900 Mariposa Mall, 100
Fresno CA 93721
(559) 263-1277
Jeremy.Hofer@fresnoeoc.org

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By Joe McKendrick | November 29, 2011, 1:38 PM PST

A couple of months back, we reported on how some IT professors at Stanford University were opening up their courses for the world to participate, with no tuition cost. This fall, courses on Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Introduction to Databases and Introduction to Machine Learning were launched, all delivered between October and December. (I have been participating in the AI course, it’s really extremely well presented and informative.)

Stanford’s free global online classroom to expand next semester http://smrt.io/tUVzbm

Education with The Green Economics Institute

Lot of possibilities to take part and get GREEN education and accreditation

APPLY NOW! Courses Starting from January, 2012

We now offer a range of academic courses at all levels.

Green Students, Internships and Scholars: work experience and courses, 2012 Apply for our internship NOW. Be included in this program and have an exciting time and experience, new knowledge and new contacts. Be part of changes creating a new brand of economics – Green Economics.

Open Book Exam. M.GEI Professional awards for letters after your name!

CPD (Continuous Professional Development)

MSc Environmental Sustainability with Green Economics (with partner universities)

OVERSEAS STUDY TOURS

YOUTH IN ACTION

All our students at all levels are encouraged to speak at our events and to write for our publications and to publish in our prestigious books and journals and most of them do so.

For more information, and to enquire about further details of the courses and fees, please email:

greeneconomicsevents@yahoo.co.uk

greeneconomicsinstitute@yahoo.com

Green Economics – Economics of doing and sharing

The Green Economics Institute

www.greeneconomics.org.uk

ISEE is holding its next biennial conference in Rio de Janeiro in June 2012 to dovetail with Rio +20 UNCSD Earth Summit. We invite submissions on themes such as:

(1) Greening the Economy: Measuring green growth; The energy question; Sustainable consumption; (Un)sustainable cities?

(2) The Political Economy of Green Development: Food security; The economics and politics of climate change; Pollution and politics; Challenges of community resource governance

(3) Environmental Justice, Ethics and Values: Global agreements: is convergence possible? Balancing nature: people, biodiversity and resilience; Governing environmental behaviour; Mores and morals: toward an environmental ethic; Political ecology and ecological conflicts

(4) Methodological Challenges: Feminist economics and ecological economics: can the twain meet? Behavioural economics and economic behaviour: beyond homo economicus? Economics and Ecology: transdisciplinary conversations.

Abstracts: maximum of 700 words, submit online via the conference website: www.isee2012.org.

Bina Agarwal (President elect) is chair of the International Program Committee and Peter May (past President) of the Local Organising Committee

CONFERENCE DEADLINES:
15 November 2011: Submission of session & paper abstracts & full papers (for seeking funding); 15 December 2011: Author notification
2 March 2012: Registration & on-line payment for abstracts to appear in brochure

For details see: http://www.ecoeco.org/content/2011/06/2012-isee-conference-call-for-papers/

Download the complete flyer

April 11-14, 2012
Houston, Texas
Hyatt Regency, Houston
In conjunction with the Western Social Science Association (WSSA) 54th Annual Conference

Theme for the 2012 Conference: Institutionalism and Building a Better Future.

Click here for more information.

The Association for Institutional Thought
Seventh Annual Student Scholars Award Competition

The Association for Institutional Thought (AFIT) proudly announces the Seventh Annual AFIT Student Scholars Award Competition. The aim of AFIT is to encourage undergraduate and graduate students in Economics and Political Economy to pursue research in topics within the Institutional Economics framework.

Awards will be made to the three best papers. Winners are expected to present their research during a special session at the Annual Meetings of AFIT, held during the Western Social Science Association’s 54^th Annual Conference at the Hyatt Regency, Houston, April 11-14, 2012.

Winners will each receive:

1.     $300 prize

2.     One year student membership in AFIT

3.     Paid WSSA Conference Registration

4.     Paid admission to the AFIT Presidential Address Dinner

Winning papers must be presented at the special AFIT session in order to be eligible for the prize. Prizes will be presented during the AFIT Presidential Address Dinner.

Application Procedures and Deadlines

Papers must be between 15-25 pages in length, including references and appendices. They should be submitted electronically (preferably in Word format) by December 15, 2011 to:

Daniel A. Underwood
Professor, Economics & Environmental Science
Peninsula College
1502 East Lauridsen Blvd.
Port Angeles, WA  98362
USA
E-mail:  dunderwood@pencol.edu

Winners will be notified by 1/15/12.