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Opportunities


Legal Adviser - Special Advisory Services Division Available by: Commonwealth Secretariat (COMSEC) Closing Date: Feb 24, 2012 Location: London, UK

The Legal Adviser working independently or within a multi-disciplinary team and in consultation with the programme leader, provides legal and policy advice to Commonwealth governments and regional organisations. The post involves a range of projects at the national and regional level, with particular emphasis on the delimitation of maritime boundaries and associated law of the sea issues including, the organisation and conduct of maritime boundary negotiations, the preparation of extended continental shelf submissions and assistance in the development of relevant national legislation. The job also involves frequent overseas travel.

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Special Grants Initiative 2012 Available by: Commonwealth Foundation Closing Date: Mar 9, 2012 Location: World wide

The Commonwealth Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of a Special Grants Initiative for Civil Society Organisations and Commonwealth Associations in partnership with the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) to undertake strategic and innovative projects that will promote the Commonwealth theme for 2012, “Connecting Cultures”.

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2012 Malta-Commonwealth Third Country Training Programme Available by: Commonwealth Secretariat and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malta Closing Date: Mar 9, 2012 Location: Malta

The Commonwealth Secretariat and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malta have announced the 2012 courses offered under the Malta-Commonwealth Third Country Training Programme (MTCTP).

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Professional Certificate in Fundamentals of Governance: Parliament and Government Available by: International Centre for Parliamentary Studies (ICPS) Closing Date: Mar 11, 2012 Location: London, UK

This is a specialist training course leading to a Level 5 CMI Certificate in Management and Leadership. Upon completion of this week-long course and subsequent written tasks, the successful candidate will be awarded a Level 5 CMI certificate in Management & Leadership showing the CMI units achieved. In addition, the successful candidate will receive a transcript from the International Centre for Parliamentary Studies certifying the specialisation in Fundamentals of Governance: Government and Parliament.

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2011-2012 CAPAM International Innovation Awards Available by: CAPAM Closing Date: Mar 31, 2012 Location: World wide

The CAPAM International Innovations Awards celebrates the spirit of innovation in the public service by recognizing organizations that have made significant contributions to improving governance and services in the public sector. In so doing, the award inspires and encourages innovators to improve public service governance, and the quality of life of citizens, communities and nations.

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Young Commonwealth Competitions 2012 Available by: Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) Closing Date: May 1, 2012 Location: London, UK

The RCS is delighted to announce the launch of the 2012 Young Commonwealth Competitions. In 2012, the essay, photo and film competitions take the Commonwealth theme, 'Connecting Cultures'. To find out how to enter, go to Young Commonwealth Essay Competition

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Watch Us

Developing a strong media through forums and training and promoting dialogue between media, government and civil society in Rwanda. An example of work by the Commonwealth Fund for Technical Co-operation (CFTC).

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Events

Commonwealth Youth Summits

Jan 1, 2012 - Are you interested in taking part in the 2012 Commonwealth Youth Summit in your region? Taking place in cities across the British Isles, each Youth Summit will bring together 120 young people aged 14-17. Read more


Commonwealth Day

Mar 12, 2012 - Commonwealth Day is an opportunity to promote understanding on global issues, international co-operation and the work of the Commonwealth’s organisations, which aim to improve the lives of its citizens. Read more


Energy Summit 2012

Mar 13, 2012 - Following the successful Power Summit 2011, the Commonwealth Energy Summit is designed to provide a high level platform to discuss issues relating to energy security, natural resource utilisation, power generation and renewable energy. Read more

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"... our  own world wide web... built not only on technology but also on groups and associations, both formal and informal, between people."

(H.M Queen Elizabeth II at the opening CHOGM 2005 in Malta)