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Hello EPD-ers!
Uh-oh! The time for spring allergies is here! But so are the Cherry Blossoms! Take a breather this week and go treat yourself to a walk in Central Park, a cupcake or two (or as many as you want), and soak in the beauty of the blossoms while they last. Here are the updates from the world of EPD and beyond!
This week’s newsletter includes:
- EPD Announcements
- Other Announcements
- Upcoming EPD and other events
- Upcoming CAC Events
- Jobs, Internships and Other Opportunities
- Pick of the Week
EPD Workshop Survey for First Years
EPD's three question workshop survey is now live! The goal of the survey is to get input from continuing EPD students who will be doing their workshop next year on what kinds of projects and/or clients you would like to work with. We can't wait to hear your feedback! Access the survey at tinyurl.com/EPDworkshopsurvey2022. The survey closes April 29th.
EPD Survey - Spring 2022
EPD has put together a survey to gauge your opinions and thoughts on EPD classes, activities, and other aspects of the EPD concentration. Your feedback is invaluable as we continue to evolve and improve students' experience in our concentration. To access our survey, follow this link: https://sipacolumbia.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bKkMfiId3uy4u0K. We'd appreciate your input by Monday, May 2nd. By completing our survey, you will have the option to be entered into a random drawing to win one of three $100 Columbia bookstore gift card.
Get your Tote Bags! Seriously. Come get a Tote Bag!
If you haven't already picked up your amazing EPD tote bag, they are waiting for you in the EPD office in Room 1305 in IAB. Feel free to stop by anytime Mon-Fri before 4:30 PM and pick yours up!
Save the Date - EPD End of Year Celebration on April 29th!
Please save Friday, April 29th post 4pm in your calendars for the EPD End of Year Celebration! Details to follow!
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tune in to ABROADcast!
 Journal of International Affairs´ podcast series “ABROADcast” takes you beyond the headlines into long-lasting issues that will shape the 21st century order with topics that balance issues of international affairs and political discourse. Join us in our weekly episodes to hear experts discussing their thoughts and analysis of the subject.
World Economic Forum- PPC Club Collaboration: Call for Applications for Case Studies (Deadline 4/11 at 11:59 PM)
This year, the World Economic Forum will launch a new Global partnership for Local Investment to unlock critical investment for local communities. The organization will create a digital hub for cities to access case studies, models, and other resources to help support new public-private collaborations. Connect the global ecosystem to catalyze new collaborations, build a global track record of success, and help cities meet their urban transformation goals. 20 students will be selected to work with the organization on case studies of good public-private collaborations to be featured on the digital hub under the guidance of Christy Mitchell, LeadUrban Transformation. Please apply by April 11th by 11:59pm: https://forms.gle/EeksFRMhLkFPr3L57
We've attached the Calls for Applications with this email for more details!
UPCOMING EPD AND OTHER EVENTS
SIPA Class Photo Day
Organizer: Office of Student Affairs
When: Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Time: 1 PM – 2 PM EDT
Where: Low Library Steps
For more information and to register CLICK HERE
 Peace With Legality: A Conversation with President Iván Duque Márquez (The President of Colombia)
Organizer: Colombians at Columbia
Co-Sponsors: Economic and Political Development Concentration, The Institute of Latin American Studies (ILAS) and the Latin American Students Association (LASA)
When: Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
Where: Altschul Auditorium/ IAB 417
For more information and to register CLICK HERE
Future of American Democracy: A Conversation With Fairvote
Organizer: SIPA Civic and Voter Engagement Coalition (CIVEC)
Co-Sponsors: Urban and Social Policy Concentration, United States Regional Specialization
When: Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
Where: IAB 1501
For more information and to register CLICK HERE
 PPC Experts Panel - with Thomas Ogletree and William Eimicke
Organizer: Public- Private Cooperation
When: Wed, Apr 13, 2022
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
Where: IAB 324
For more information and to register CLICK HERE
 IO/UNS Career Series: Chris Lu, U.S. Ambassador to the UN for Management and Reform
Organizer: International Organization/UN Studies Specialization
Co- Sponsors: Career Advancement Center, MPA in Development Practice, Economic and Political Development Concentration, International Conflict Resolution Specialization
When: Thursday, April 14, 2022
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM EDT
Where: Hybrid
For more information and to register CLICK HERE
 Unconscious Bias Workshop
Organizer: Women in Leadership (WIL)
Co-Sponsors: Career Advancement Center (CAC), MPA in Development Practice, Latin American Students Association (LASA), SIPA Finance Society, Women in STEM, and SIPA Students of Color (SSOC).
When: Thursday, April 14, 2022
Time: 6:10-8:10 PM
Where: IAB 1501
For more information and to register visit HERE
 SpeakUp: Developing Anti-Racist Places and Spaces
Organizer:
When: Friday April 15, 2022
Time: 12:00 -2:00 PM
Where: Zoom
For more information and to register visit HERE
 Grassroots Activism and the Power of Storytelling: Perspectives from Columbia Obama Foundation Scholars
Organizer: Economic and Political Development Concentration
When: Monday, April 18, 2022
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Where: Room 324
For more information and to register CLICK HERE
 EPD Workshop Briefing for First-Year EPD Students
Organizer: Economic and Political Development Concentration
When: Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Where: Room 324 and Zoom
For more information and to register CLICK HERE
 Book Talk- The Deoliwallahs: The True Story of the 1962 Chinese-Indian Internment
Organizer: Economic and Political Development Concentration
Co-Sponsors: MPA in Development Practice, Human Rights & Humanitarian Policy Concentration, South Asia Association (SAA)
When: Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Where: Room 801 and Zoom
For more information and to register CLICK HERE
 18th Annual Africa Economic Forum
Organizer: SIPA Pan-African Network (SPAN) and African Business Club
Co-Hosts: Columbia Business School
When: Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23 2022
Where: Columbia's Manhattanville Campus (Business School)
For more information CLICK HERE.
Tickets available HERE.
 EPD Workshop in Sustainable Development Practice: 2022 Final Presentations
Organizer: Economic and Political Development
When: Thursday, Apr 28, 2022 and Friday, Apr 29, 2022
Time: 10 AM – 4 PM EDT
Where: Room 1501 and Zoom
To register, click here Day 1 and Day 2
UPCOMING CAC EVENTS
McKinsey & Company: Resume and Application Tips & Tricks
When: Tuesday, April 12, 2022.
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Where: Zoom.
For more information CLICK HERE.
Navigating Inclusive Culture in the Global Workplace
When: Wednesday, April 13, 2022.
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Where: IAB 413.
For more information CLICK HERE.
HRHP Career Series
When: Thursday, April 14, 2022.
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Where: Zoom.
For more information CLICK HERE.
McKinsey & Company - Women's Speaker Series: Intersectional Voices
When: Tuesday, April 19, 2022.
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Where: Zoom.
For more information CLICK HERE.
McKinsey & Company - GLAM at McKinsey: External Impact
When: Thursday, April 21, 2022.
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Where: Zoom.
For more information CLICK HERE.
JOBS, INTERNSHIPS AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Student Research Resources- if you're looking for some support and guidance on how to write better, check out the following Columbia resources
The Columbia Writing Center: CLICK HERE
Find a SIPA Writing Tutor: CLICK HERE
UN Department of Peace Operations: Intern Position with DDR team (Deadline 4/16)
The UN Department of Peace Operations (DPO) has just opened a position for a summer internship in the Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) Section of the Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI). This was shared with us by an EPD alum and there is a long history of SIPA students working in DPO, so any applicants would have a good chance of getting the position! Further details and how to apply available at https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=177321
Abt Associates: Various Roles
1) Project Management Officer Ukraine
Abt Associates’ International Development Division (IDD) is seeking a Project Management Officer to support the management of Local Health System Sustainability (LHSS) country activities, primarily in Ukraine. The LHSS project under the USAID Integrated Health Systems IDIQ helps low- and middle- income countries transition to sustainable, self-financed health systems to support universal health coverage. The job description is attached with this email! To apply, please reach out to Lisa_Tarantino@abtassoc.com
2) Project Management Analyst positions
Abt Associates is seeking to hire a cohort (8 positions) of dedicated Project Management Analysts to support the International Development Division (IDD) on a number of projects, including the USAID-funded flagship Local Health Systems Sustainability project. The Project Management Analyst (PMA) supports the operational aspects of projects and serves as the liaison between support teams, technical teams, and line management. They are responsible for the day-to-day tactical duties for technical and non-technical programs. This position will support projects in Central Asia, Timor Leste, Ukraine, Colombia, Peru, Dominican Republic. Nigeria, Bangladesh, and West Africa. The PMA may also support core work for IDD's global projects. More information is available at https://egpy.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/requisitions/preview/101709/?keyword=Analyst
We have also been made aware that many new positions will open up on their website in the coming days. French, Spanish, and Russian speakers preferred. So keep an eye out for these postings!
DAI Global Summer Internship Position
DAI is accepting applications for a paid internship starting in June 2022. The intern will work on several initiatives in support of the Private Sector Development and Skills (PSDS) practice, as well as strategic initiatives within the Economic Growth Sector at DAI more broadly. The position will provide an opportunity to gain insight and practical experience in the development sector in economic growth, private sector development and skills technical areas. The internship will include conducting and synthesizing secondary research in support of new business efforts; gathering and capturing information, best practices, and results from DAI’s work and development community at large; and contributing to knowledge generation efforts and DAI strategic initiatives. Work will be performed remotely with the option to work in
DAI’s Bethesda, MD office. Job description attached! Students can directly apply to daitalent@dai.com with their cover letter and resume
Research Assistant Position with Professor Ben Orlove
Professor Ben Orlove is seeking a research assistant to examine documents and interviews a mountain region in the Italian Alps affected by climate change. The research assistant would catalogue the documents, summarize each one, indicate the presence of key terms, and provide an overview. German language fluency is a basic requisite; some familiarity with environmental policy, sustainable development, social science or history is preferred. The work could start in late May or could begin earlier. Pay is at Graduate Research Assistant level, commensurate with experience and skill. Hours are flexible. Please contact the Professor directly at bso5@columbia.edu
Internship- External Relations Assistant at The World Food Programme (WFP) New York (Deadline 4/14)
We have been informed by an Alum about 3 Internship openings that have opened up in the UN System and Multilateral Engagement Division, based in New York, is a key interface between WFP and international political, peace and security, development, and humanitarian actors. The Division works to galvanize WFP’s government partners to fulfill their commitments under the 2030 Agenda, mobilizing attention and efforts towards a world without hunger. The expected start dates are May 2022, June 2022, September 2022. For more information about the positions and to apply, click HERE
Pick of the Week - ReelAbilities Film Festival
 Founded in 2007 by the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York is the largest festival in the country dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories and artistic expressions of people with disabilities. The weeklong festival until April 13, 2022 is renowned for its wide-ranging international film selection, riveting conversations, and performances, presented annually in dozens of venues across the New York metropolitan area. Check out documentaries, shorts and features from around the world during the festival's packed week of screenings. Check out the schedule and click here to find out more!
EPD OFFICE HOURS
José Antonio Ocampo, EPD Co-Director
Sign up online: https://tinyurl.com/officehours-ocampo
Jenny McGill, EPD Co-Director and Workshop Director
Sign up online: https://tinyurl.com/mcgill-oh
Ilona Vinklerova, EPD Manager
Sign up online: https://sipa.campusgroups.com/meetings/1060915/IlonaOH_Spring2022
Will Gifford, EPD Program Assistant
By appointment at wg2363@columbia.edu
Pooja Singh, EPD Program Assistant
By appointment at ps3192@columbia.edu
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