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Helping Farmers Helps Peace

Aug 7, 2018 | Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN

Civil wars and conflicts have increased markedly in the past decade, leading to the recent reverse of a steady trend towards reducing hunger. In response…


Iran: US Sanctions on Iran Drive Oil Prices Higher

Aug 7, 2018 | Daniel J. Graeber, United Press International

Sanctions on Iran and additional support from signs of declining oil inventories in the United States pushed the price of oil higher early Tuesday. Iranian…


Sudan/South Sudan: Giving Peace Another Chance

Aug 7, 2018 | Agence France-Presse

Their rivalry has fueled appalling bloodshed in South Sudan, yet now for a third time Salva Kiir and Riek Machar will try to share power…


Colombia: Under New President, Colombia's Internal Refugees Still Can't Go Home

Aug 7, 2018 | Heather Brady, National Geographic

The inauguration of Colombia’s new president, Ivan Duque, is cause for celebration among those who support the country's conservative politicians and for concern among others—including…


Colombia: Now Is the Time to Act

Aug 7, 2018 | Erika Guevara Rosas, Amnesty International

For more than sixty years Colombia’s history has been marked by armed conflict rooted in territories where a state presence seems non-existent. In November 2016,…


Protecting Livelihoods and Safeguarding Food Security in Conflict Contexts

Aug 7, 2018 | José Graziano da Silva, Food and Agiculture Organization of the UN

Since 2000, almost half of all civil conflicts around the world have taken place in Africa, where land issues have played a significant role in…


South Sudan: Project Manager Food Security and Livelihoods

Aug 6, 2018 | ACTED

ACTED operations in South Sudan aim to improve food security, ensure access to livelihoods and develop resilience and emergency programmes. Since the eruption of the…


DRC: WASH Grants Officer

Aug 6, 2018 | Mercy Corps

Program / Department Summary

Mercy Corps has been operating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since August 2007, with a staff of around 200…


DRC: Program Manager- Response Rapide aux Mouvement de Populations

Aug 6, 2018 | Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps has been operating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since August 2007, with a staff of around 200 people working in…


Uganda: Team Leader- Livelihoods

Aug 6, 2018 | Danish Refugee Council

ToR Team Leader Livelihoods

Duty Station:

This position is based in Adjumani and will be providing support for the implementation of the DRC Programme there. 

Position and Reporting…


Nigeria: Food Security Project Manager

Aug 6, 2018 | Premiere Urgence Internationale

Première Urgence Internationale is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious international NGO. It helps civilians who are marginalised or excluded as a result of natural disasters, war…


Somalia: Health and Nutrition Programme Coordinator

Aug 6, 2018 | Concern Worldwide

Concern Worldwide is a global humanitarian organization focused on the world's extreme poor and most vulnerable recover from disaster, fight malnutrition and deadly diseases, strengthen…


Angola: Emergency & WASH Programme Manager

Aug 6, 2018 | People in Need

People in Need (PIN) has been active in Angola since 2006. A team of 8 expatriates and approx. 70 local staff manage several programmes focusing…


Emergency Food Security and Livelihoods

Aug 6, 2018 | Save the Children (US)

The Program Manager provides program and award management support for programs within the Emergency Food Security and Livelihoods award portfolio from opportunity to closeout. S/he…


DRC: Director of Finance & Administration

Aug 6, 2018 | Wildlife Conservation Society

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated finance professional for the following vacancy

for WCS Democratic Republic of Congo.

Position: Director…


Dublin: Agriculture and Livestock Officer

Aug 6, 2018 | Concern Worldwide

Job Title:  Agriculture and Livestock Officer

Reports to: Senior Food and Nutrition Security Adviser/ Food Security and Livelihoods team lead

Liaises with:Other units in the Strategy, Advocacy and…


Angola and Mozambique: WASH Project Manager

Aug 6, 2018 | Joint Aid Management

The role of WASH Project Manager is to ensure the effective management of the JAM International integrated Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and School Feeding Project, ensuring…


Congo: Technical Specialists, USAID Conservation through Economic Empowerment in ROC, Congo

Aug 6, 2018 | Tetra Tech

Technical Specialists: 

Tetra Tech International Development Services is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified Technical Specialist candidates for the anticipated five-year USAID funded opportunity titled:…


Congo: Chief of Party, USAID Conservation through Economic Empowerment in ROC, Congo

Aug 6, 2018 | Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech International Development Services is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified Chief of Party (COP) candidates for the anticipated five-year USAID funded opportunity…


Congo: Administration Specialists, USAID Conservation through Economic Empowerment in ROC, Congo

Aug 6, 2018 | Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech International Development Services is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified Administration Specialist candidates for the anticipated five-year USAID funded opportunity titled: USAID…


A Rebuilt Economy Gives South Sudan Peace the Strongest Chance

Aug 6, 2018 | The National

The scenes of South Sudanese celebrating in the streets of Juba, matched by jubilation across the border in Khartoum, were both uplifting and inspiring as…


A Mother's Impossible Choice: Risk Rape to Feed Your Family, or Starve

Aug 6, 2018 | Denise Hruby

On a dirt path dotted with bright-red bougainvillea, women in ankle-length dresses gather in groups of five or more before venturing into the forest. Right…


Central Asia: Central Asian Countries Discuss Transboundary Water Management Issues

Aug 6, 2018 | Aidana Yergaliyeva, The Astana Times

Central Asian and neighbouring countries discussed transboundary water management, maintenance and the possibilities for strengthening sustainable development during a July 12-13 regional meeting in Almaty. Experts…


Myanmar: Myanmar's Indigenous People Fight 'Fortress' Conservation

Aug 6, 2018 | Rina Chandran, Thomson Reuters Foundation

Saw Ma Bu fears his way of life is under threat as the government declares swathes of forest in indigenous Karen homelands as protected areas.…


Pakistan: Villagers 'Living between Life and Death' as Pakistan's Glaciers Melt

Aug 6, 2018 | Peer Muhammad, Thomson Reuters Foundation

Pakistan has more glaciers than any other country outside the polar region – more than 7,200 in the Karakoram, Himalayan and Hindu Kush ranges, according…


Bangladesh: Malaysian-Made Water Treatment System Brings Relief to Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh

Aug 6, 2018 | Syed Azwan Syed Ali, Bernama

At least 30,000 Rohingyas currently staying at the refugee camp in Ukhia near here have been receiving treated water supply to keep them away from diseases, thanks…


Conflict Minerals: The “Blood” Diamonds

Aug 6, 2018 | Mariela Naydenova, LeapRate

After being applied in more than 20 different industries around the globe, it is no surprise that blockchain is now being used in the diamond…


South Sudan: A Mother's Impossible Choice: Risk Rape to Feed Your Family, or Starve

Aug 6, 2018 | Denise Hruby, CNN

Based on interviews, the UN estimates that 70% of women living in camps have been raped. Since the beginning of the conflict in 2013, South…


Tanzania: Tanzania's Indigenous Communities Racing to Secure Land Eyed by Investors

Aug 5, 2018 | Kizito Makoye, In Depth News

Tanzania has attracted huge interest as a destination for large-scale agricultural investment due to sufficient land and cheap labour. While farmers use swathes of land…


Is the World Ready for Eco-Refugee Waves?

Aug 4, 2018 | Shehab Al-Makahleh

The upshots of ecological changes may cause the movement of more than 25-30 million people in the coming decade. How can this be handled? It is…