FINAL DPP2014 workshop accouncement in vietnam 16 oct

Asian Institute of Technology in Vietnam and Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies Offer a scholarship program of Executive Master in Development Policies and Practices (DPP) (http://dpp.graduateinstitute.ch/home.html) An international program in modules and places Introduction workshop of DPP The DPP lasts for full-time months and part-time months at place of work and is offered to development practitioners in Central and Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America It is also open to Swiss and other 'Northern' countries candidates working in international cooperation, whether they are based in the field or at the headquarters of their organisation In Hanoi Date: 10 December 2013 Time: 9:00 – 11:00 At: Classroom 2.2, AITVN, B3 Building, University of Transport and Communications, Lang Thuong, Dong Da, Hanoi Module 1: July - August 2014 in Hanoi (5 full-time weeks) In Ho Chi Minh City Date: 12 December 2013 Time: 9:00 – 11:00 At: Classroom 1, AIT-VN, 6rd floor, F.C.C Building, 45 Dinh Tien Hoang St., Ben Nghe Ward, D.1, HCMC Study of public policies and development actors; Analytical and methodological tools; Strategic management of development actions Module 2: September - December 2014 (4 part-time months at place of work) Job-related professional thesis Register with Ms Diep at: diep@aitcv.ac.vn or 0936 2626 84, Ms Pham Thuy at pthuy@aitcv.ac.vn or 0983 43 7728 Module 3: January - February 2015 in Geneva (3 full-time weeks) Strengthening and reflecting on communication, negotiation, mediation, teamwork and intercultural skills; Delivery of the professional theses findings and interaction within thematic groups, with professors and experts; Analysis of the policies and practices of Geneva-based organisations and public administrations Who can apply? To apply candidates should be working in governmental agencies, international and local NGOs, international organizations, bilateral cooperation agencies, or private organizations in positions related to development aspects Scholarships are available for candidates coming from the Mekong Region (Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar) and Switzerland The criteria for selection are: Professionals with key positions in public, private and NGO sectors, or civil society associations; University degree (minimum years) and several years of professional experience (or an equivalent combination of training and experience); Employer's letter of commitment; Proficiency either in English, French or Spanish; Optimal age between 30 and 45 years For further information and application forms please contact Ms Diep, at diep@aitcv.ac.vn, tel:+84 936 2626 84 or Ms Pham Thuy at pthuy@aitcv.ac.vn, tel: 0983 43 7728 or see our websites at IHEID: http://www.dpp.graduateinstitute.ch or AITVN: http://www.aitvn.asia Complete application files must reach us by electronic email to dpp@graduateinstitute.ch no later than 31 March 2014