April 2021 - i2d-list@ecn.purdue.edu

I2D-list USAID Internship position available - closes next tuesday!
by Harbison, Diana 29 Apr '21

29 Apr '21

Position Detail Title :Youth Engagement Intern Location :Washington, DC US Close Date : 05/04/2021 Link to posting: https://recruitment.ghstar.org/positionDetail.html?pid=305 Requirements * US citizenship or US permanent residency required. * This position may require travel. Are you able to participate in a field experience, which may involve domestic and/or international travel and overnight stays for up to 2 weeks? Please note that this requirement will take COVID-19 restrictions into consideration. * Currently enrolled masters or other post-bachelor’s degree candidate or completion of such within the past 12 months. * Demonstrated experience in research and analysis, with strong writing skills. * Ability to manipulate data and data imagery charts using Excel and web-based applications. TO APPLY * All applicants are required to apply for this position through STAR’s online recruitment system at recruitment.ghstar.org<http://recruitment.ghstar.org/>, which allows you to create a profile and upload a CV/resume and cover letter. All online applications must be submitted by May 4, 2021 by 5:00 pm Eastern time. INTERN TITLE: Youth Engagement Intern HOST ORGANIZATION: Youth Branch, Priority Populations Integration and Rights Division, Office of HIV/AIDS, Global Health Bureau, United State Agency for International Development LOCATION: Washington DC/Virtual due to COVID-19 Restrictions POSITION LEVEL: Masters SALARY: $1,868.66 biweekly (exempt, salaried position) ANTICIPATED TIMEFRAME: 6 Months, full-time Estimated Start: June/July 2021 STAR PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Sustaining Technical and Analytic Resources (STAR)<https://www.ghstar.org/> is a project of the Public Health Institute (PHI) in partnership with the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID). STAR is a Global Health talent hub. Through fellowships, internships, and strategic partnerships, STAR supports building the capacity of diverse global health professionals and organizations at all levels to make inclusive, collaborative, and innovative contributions to global health. STAR participants collaborate in the development of systems and tools that strengthen and sustain the local and global health response. INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION Background: USAID provides global technical leadership on HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment and monitors the impact of the Agency's HIV/AIDS programs. More about PEPFAR may be found at http://www.usaid.gov/what-we-do/global-health. More about DREAMS may be found at https://www.state.gov/pepfar-dreams-partnership/ Introduction: The Youth Engagement Intern (Intern) will work within the Youth Branch which is part of the Priority Populations Integration and Rights (PPIR) Division in the Office of HIV/AIDS (OHA) within the Global Health Bureau. OHA has primary responsibility for leading the Agency's efforts within President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a multibillion, multifaceted approach to combating the disease around the world. The Youth Branch (GH/OHA/PPIR/YTH) provides technical leadership on policies and programs relating to adolescents. The Branch supports USAID field programs to scale up programming addressing youth needs through positive youth development (PYD) and systematic integration of youth engagement for high quality programming across the continuum of HIV prevention, treatment, and support services focusing largely on youth ages 10-24. Reporting structure: The Intern will receive technical guidance from the PPIR Youth Branch Chief, who will serve as their Point of Contact. OUTCOMES By the end of the internship, the Intern will have gained experience and exposure to: * Enhanced technical knowledge in HIV/AIDS programming. * Familiarity with USAID and PEPFAR programming. * Improved skills and experience in the analysis, interpretation, and application of data. Essential Duties: * Review of DREAMS Ambassadors roles and responsibilities across DREAMS countries with recommendations on opportunities to strengthen their engagement. * Review of central and Mission mechanism’s efforts to engage youth with opportunities to strengthen their engagement. * Develop presentation for PPIR and Prevention, Care, and Treatment (PCT) divisions on the importance of youth engagement across USAID PEPFAR programs. * Analysis of youth outcomes in programs proactively engaging youth versus those not engaging youth in at least one country. * Develop list of recommendations for OHA regarding opportunities to strengthen youth engagement in USAID PEPFAR programs. Anticipated learning outcomes: All STAR Interns will participate in learning activities (*approximately 10% time) during their internship. By the end of the internship, the Intern will be able to: * Gain exposure to HIV/AIDS programming and youth engagement through global health programming. * Apply effective communication skills across a broad network of peers and advisors within global health to support learning and professional development. INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS Required: * Currently enrolled masters or other post-bachelor’s degree candidate or completion of such within the past 12 months. * Demonstrated experience in research and analysis, with strong writing skills. * Ability to manipulate data and data imagery charts using Excel and web-based applications. * This position may require travel. Ability to participate in a field experience, which may involve domestic and/or international travel and overnight stays for up to 2 weeks, pending lifting of COVID-19 travel restrictions. * US citizenship or US permanent residency required. Additional skills (preferred): * Fluency in Spanish, French, or Portuguese preferred. * Knowledge of HIV/AIDS preferred. SALARY AND BENEFITS The Public Health Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package including learning programs. TO APPLY All applicants are required to apply for this position through STAR’s online recruitment system at recruitment.ghstar.org<http://recruitment.ghstar.org/>, which allows you to create a profile and upload a CV/resume and cover letter. All online applications must be submitted by May 4, 2021 by 5:00 pm Eastern time.

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I2D-list Genetic Innovations in Crops
by Harbison, Diana 19 Apr '21

19 Apr '21

[https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-coa_ipia/delivra_gaif_email.jpg]<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/41184137/1588623903/85768223/0/1004686/?x=15…> [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/spacer.gif] Genetic Innovations in Crops May 11, 2021, 9:00-10:30 a.m. EDT, USA (UTC-4) <image001.png> [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/spacer.gif] REGISTER NOW<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/41184137/1588623903/86412657/1/1004686/?x=1e…> [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/spacer.gif] [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/coa-global-agriculture-innovation-forum/mccou…] Moderator Dr. Susan McCouch, the Barbara McClintock Professor of Plant Breeding and Genetics and Director of the Cornell Initiative for Digital Agriculture, Cornell University. Dr. McCouch is known for developing the first molecular genetic map of rice and for her key and sustained role in turning rice into a model for genetics and breeding research. She is currently serving as founding member and Chair of the Board of Directors for the DivSeek International Network, a not-for-profit member-driven organization dedicated to the characterization and use of the genetic variation in crop improvement. Since 2018, Dr. McCouch has been a member of the National Academy of Sciences. [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/spacer.gif] [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/spacer.gif] [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/coa-global-agriculture-innovation-forum/howar…] Genetic Innovations to Increase Nutritional Quality Dr. Howarth Bouis, Founding Director, HarvestPlus. As director of HarvestPlus from 2003 to 2016, Dr. Bouis coordinated an interdisciplinary, multi-institutional effort to develop, test, and disseminate micronutrient-rich staple food crops to reduce mineral and vitamin deficiencies among malnourished populations in developing countries. Since 1993, he has sought to promote biofortification globally. In 2016, he was awarded the World Food Prize, in recognition of the accomplishments of the HarvestPlus team. [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/spacer.gif] [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/spacer.gif] [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/coa-global-agriculture-innovation-forum/elcio…] Genetic Innovations to Increase Productivity Dr. Elcio Guimaraes, Deputy Head of Research and Development at Embrapa Arroz e Feijao, Brazil. Dr. Guimaraes is a plant breeder and plant genetic resources expert who has more than 40 years of experience worldwide. His current research focuses on rice and vegetable breeding in Latin America. His international experience includes serving as Senior Officer for Cereal & Crops Breeding at FAO and as Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean at CIAT. [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/spacer.gif] [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/spacer.gif] [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/coa-global-agriculture-innovation-forum/ronal…] Enhancing Climate Resilience Through Genetic Improvement Dr. Pamela Ronald, Distinguished Professor, Department of Plant Pathology and the Genome Center, University of California-Davis. With her collaborators, Dr. Ronald received the 2008 USDA National Research Initiative Discovery Award and the 2012 Tech Award. In 2015 Scientific American named her one of the 100 most influential people in biotechnology. She was named a World Agricultural Prize Laureate in 2020. [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/spacer.gif] [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/spacer.gif] [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/coa-global-agriculture-innovation-forum/mitch…] Genetic Innovations to Enhance Resilience to Abiotic Stress Dr. Mitch Tuinstra, the Wickersham Chair of Excellence in Agricultural Research at Purdue University. Dr. Tuinstra's research focuses on identifying genes and genetic resources that contribute to improved crop performance in stressful environments. He also serves as the Scientific Director of the Institute for Plant Sciences at Purdue and is a leading expert on drought-resistance in crops. [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/spacer.gif] [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/spacer.gif] Future forum themes • Innovations in Genetic Improvement of Agricultural Systems – beginning May 11, 2021 • Innovations in Post-Harvest Management – beginning June 29, 2021 • Innovations in Entrepreneurship, Especially Among Youth – beginning August 24, 2021 • Innovations in Information and Communication Technologies – beginning October 19, 2021 • Innovations in Scaling – beginning December 14, 2021 About the Global Agriculture Innovation Forum: The Global Agriculture Innovation Forum is a joint undertaking between USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service and Purdue University’s Office of International Programs in Agriculture. The Forum will be valuable to entrepreneurs, producers, value-chain operators, service providers, and researchers, as well as donor agencies and implementing partners and will consist of a series of virtual events held throughout 2021. 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I2D-list Reminder - Register today for - Career Opportunities in International Development Panel
by Global Engineering Program 15 Apr '21

15 Apr '21

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