Call for Applications - 2012 Greg Urwin Awards
David Leeming
Hi Everyone,
Please find below information about the 2012 Greg Urwin Awards
More information and an application forms are available for download from the PLP website, www.plp.org.fj or can be requested by emailing in...@plp.org.fj.
Applications close 25 November, 2011.
Kiri
5th October, 2011
Applications for the 2012 Greg Urwin Awards are now open. The Greg Urwin Awards
(GUA) were established in 2008 to honor the memory and legacy of the former Secretary General of the Pacific Islands
Forum Secretariat (PIFS). Greg
Urwin was the Secretary
General PIFS from 2003 until his passing in August 2008. Prior to his
appointment, Greg had an esteemed career with the Australian Department of
Foreign Affairs and Trade, where he held numerous senior diplomatic postings in
the Pacific region. His family life was centred around Samoa, where he now
rests. Greg Urwin’s capable and
strategic leadership of PIFS led to many major achievements, including the
establishment of the Pacific Plan as the platform for strengthened regional
cooperation for the benefit of Pacific peoples. Greg was deeply committed to
the Pacific and he spent much of his career devoted to the region.
The Awards are funded by the Australian Agency for International Development
(AusAID) and co-administered by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS)
and the Pacific Leadership Program. The Greg Urwin selection committee is
comprised of the Secretary General PIFS; the Australian High Commissioner,
Fiji; Ms Suliana Siwatibau, PLP Advisory Panel Member; and AusAID Minister
Counsellor for the Pacific.
The GUAs provide financial and administrative support to the value of $25,000AUD
for scholars and professionals to undertake a three to six month placement with
a Pacific regional organisation of relevance to the recipient’s professional
development and leadership potential. The candidate must show exemplary
academic achievement and leadership experience in their field. Applicants must
also demonstrate how their chosen placement will provide them with valuable
professional experience and exposure to new ideas and networks that will assist
them to develop their leadership capacity in the Pacific.
This year, the criteria for the Awards has been expanded to expand the number of Pacific Islanders who will be eligible for receive the Award. Applications are sought from individuals who meet the following criteria:
- Are Pacific Island nationals.
- Have completed, or are about to complete, a postgraduate qualification (Masters level or higher) from a recognised University;
- Can demonstrate or show potential for leadership in contributing to developmental change in the Pacific
Applications are sought from scholars and professionals in a diverse range of fields including the private sector, public sector, civil society, academia and health sector.
At the request of Mr Urwin’s family, special consideration will be given to applicants in the health sector who wish to pursue a project related to cancer awareness, treatment and/or research with applications for the Pacific.
More information and an application form for the 2012 Greg Urwin Awards are attached to this email. Documents are also available for download from the PLP website, www.plp.org.fj or can be requested by emailing in...@plp.org.fj.
Applications close 25 November, 2011.
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