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Wits Chair in Gender Equality


Wits Business School Launches New Chair in Gender Equality

Wits University today signed an agreement with the Female Academic Leaders Fellowship (FALF) to form a new Wits Chair in Gender Equality to be housed at and managed by Wits Business School (WBS).

The Chair will strengthen and support the development of female academics, researchers, and business leaders to address the persistent underrepresentation of women in senior leadership positions in academia and industry.

The agreement was signed by Dr Judy Dlamini, founder and chairperson of FALF and Chancellor of Wits University, and Prof Lynn Morris, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Innovation.

“This research chair will be instrumental in creating a better understanding of the drivers behind the persistent under-representation of females in senior executive roles. We are delighted to be partnering with FALF towards a culture of inclusivity and excellence, not only in academia but in business and industry,” says Professor Jason Cohen, Dean of the Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management.

FALF is a non-profit company whose function is, amongst other things, to enhance the potential of previously disadvantaged females through various academic scholarships and support. Dr Judy Dlamini, indicated that the new chair has been made possible through generous funding from the Women’s Development Bank (WDB) Trust whose aim is to empower women to play leading roles in national development initiatives.

The Wits Chair in Gender Equality will, among others, support female master’s and doctoral graduates, boost the number of senior Black female academics and mentors, and help advance women’s participation in entrepreneurship and financial inclusion.

“The launch of this chair could not have come at a more opportune time as WBS seeks to enhance its societal impact,” says Professor Logan Rangasamy, Interim Director and Head of WBS. “A strong focus on gender issues and perspectives in leadership training will form a central part of our strategy over the next five years, and we thank Dr Dlamini and FALF for entrusting the school with this critically important programme.”

For more information or interviews please contact:

Alison Gaylard
Communications Officer: Wits Business School
Alison.gaylard@wits.ac.za | 084 726 751




Global Business Student Changemaker Program

GBSN and How to Change the World are delighted to invite GBSN members to join our Global Business Student Changemaker program.

Our new Global Business Student Changemaker program is designed to provide unique experiences for GBSN member students that

  • Catalyse international collaboration and virtual global mobility.
  • Contribute to sustainable development and community engagement.
  • Advance academic excellence and real-world problem-solving

Every selected student who participates in the program is formally recognised as a “Changemaker” (a recognition they can add to their CVs and LinkedIn), and gains access to: 

  • an intensive, multi-university and interdisciplinary Global Sustainability Project Bootcamp run by How to Change the World
  • a series of curated, highly interactive global virtual events led by GBSN

In the first year, more than 200 students from 18 inaugural Changemaker partner schools have participated, with overwhelmingly positive feedback. 

Essentials of Teaching and Learning Program 2026

Are you ready to elevate your teaching practice and make a lasting impact in the classroom?

GBSN and the ITP invite business school faculty from the Global Business School Network to access a special rate for the 2026 Essentials of Teaching and Learning program. The Essentials of Teaching and Learning program is designed for business school faculty who are passionate about refining their teaching style, expanding their professional network, and delivering exceptional educational experiences.

Through this program, you will engage in four highly interactive, half-day online sessions. Each session is designed to be hands-on, allowing participants to experience cutting-edge teaching methods, network with international peers, and gain insights from top faculty at renowned business schools worldwide.

Program Structure

  • Interactively designed and delivered
  • Four half-day sessions via Zoom
  • With small-group breakouts and other engaging activities
  • Conducted in English 
  • Time zone-friendly from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Central European Time
  • All in all, taken together and in addition to its content, ETL provides a demonstration of highly effective teaching that can serve as a role model for any kind of teaching and learning setting.

Sessions begin in April 2026. GBSN members receive a special rate of €400 (vs the regular rate of €600), plus additional discounts on multiple registrations. Contact programs@gbsn.org for instructions on accessing the member discount.

Marketplace Simulation Train the Trainer Workshops

Looking to experience simulation learning? Marketplace Simulation invites business school faculty to join one of two upcoming Train the Trainer workshops:

  • New Delhi, India: March 16–19, 2026
  • Knoxville, TN, USA (headquarters): May 12–15, 2026

These are immersive, hands-on workshops where professors play our simulations firsthand and discover new ways to teach, coach, and connect with students. You won’t just hear about experiential learning—you’ll experience it for yourself.

It’s a joy for us to bring educators together from around the world, and these events are some of the most meaningful things we do.

Attendees at the New Delhi workshop will get to play our best-selling Conscious Capitalism simulation and attendees in Knoxville will play our very popular Venture Strategy simulation. Those who stay for the fourth day will also get to play our upcoming Chocolate Simulation.

Both events are free to attend. We provide meals, materials, and time to think deeply about what great teaching can look like.

If you’re interested—or know someone who should be there—here’s the link: https://www.marketplace-simulation.com/ttt/

Call for Contributors: Logistics for Africa Initiative

In coordination with Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, GBSN invites business schools from Africa and around the world to contribute to the emerging Logistics for Africa initiative, a Pan-African Logistics Education Hub.

The initial phase focuses on bringing institutional and faculty expertise together to co-develop an asynchronous, online graduate program in logistics designed to address the logistics and supply chain challenges facing Africa. The program will be supported and delivered through the Edinburgh Business School online learning platform, a world-class platform drawing on decades of experience in inspiring and empowering students globally through a flexible and accessible delivery model.

Opportunities to contribute include:

  • Program Partner – Preference for African institutions with expertise in logistics, supply chain management or transport and ability to contextualize learning through local cases, examples, etc.
    • You will work with the program design & technology teams to develop one or more courses for inclusion in the graduate degree program.
  • Knowledge Partner – Institutions anywhere in the world who wish to contribute expertise, support course design, strengthen academic and professional networks, and make a difference.
  • Delivery Partner – Institutions in Africa interested in providing local support to participating students [a Delivery Partner could also be a Program Partner]

Together, we will:

  • Bring business schools across Africa together to support each other in resolving real world problems with sustained and measurable societal impact. ​
  • Build communities of highly skilled logistics and transport professionals to meet the needs of health logistics, agro-logistics and other vital sectors across Africa

Stanford Seed Transformation Program is Accepting Applications

Stanford Seed is looking for high-potential CEOs/founders of established companies with annual revenues between USD $300k-$15M who are motivated for growth and based in Africa, Indonesia, or South Asia to participate in the 2025 Seed Transformation Program. This 10-month program combines in-person and online learning experiences tailored for business leaders along with their management teams, to identify growth opportunities and formulate actionable plans to revolutionize their businesses. Apply by 15 May.

Details

Program Fee and Scholarships

  • Indonesia: US $6,000
  • Africa: US $9,500
  • South Asia: INR 8,00,000

Thanks to the generosity of founding donors Robert “Bob” King (MBA ’60) and Dorothy “Dottie” King, and many others, this program is offered to you at a fraction of its actual cost. In Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa, the cost of the program has been subsidized in part by the De Beers Group.

In addition, scholarships are available to smaller enterprises, women founders, and social entrepreneurs. Scholarship applications will be provided upon request to applicants who advance to the interview stage.

Requirements

  • CEO/Founder of a for-profit business with revenue between US $300K – $15M
  • Primary operations based in Africa, South Asia or Indonesia
  • Have a management team of at least two people in addition to the CEO or founder
  • Applicants from most industries are eligible

Program Schedule & Commitment

10 Months | January – November 2025 | Blend of in-person and online

IN-PERSON SESSIONS

2x week-long classroom sessions for CEOs/Founders

AFRICA
Week one: 19–24 January in Nairobi, Kenya
Week two: 9–13 June in Accra, Ghana

SOUTH ASIA
Week one: 19–24 January in Chennai, India
Week two: 9–13 June in Chennai, India

INDONESIA
Week one: 19–24 January in Jakarta and/or Bali, Indonesia
Week two: 9–13 June in Jakarta and/or Bali, Indonesia

2x full-day workshops held at your company with you, your Seed Business Advisor, and management team (dates tbd)

ONLINE CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

5–8 hours/week for CEOs/Founders
2–4 hours/week for management team

CEOs/Founders Receive a Stanford GSB Certificate

Company Receives a Certificate of Participation

Call for Cases from the MEA Region: The Journal of Business & Management Teaching Cases

Call for cases

The Case Centre’s Case Focus: The Journal of Business Management & Teaching Cases is now accepting submissions for their Middle East & Africa edition.

Cases

Cases are welcomed on all areas of business, management and government that are set in the MEA region. Cases must have been written for teaching purposes and be accompanied by a teaching note.Cases can be based on published sources or field research. Fictional cases, or those from generalised experience, are not accepted.

Authors

Cases and their accompanying teaching notes must be copyrighted to an organisation located in the MEA region.Authors must be a business or management teacher. Cases can be written by a team of two or more authors. Students and research assistants can be part of a writing team, but it must be led by a faculty member. Read our full submission requirements 

Submit to Case Focus

We are currently accepting submissions for Issue 5. The submission deadline is 8 September 2023.

Once you have checked that your case and teaching note meet our submission requirements it’s quick and easy to submit via our online form.

Benefits of submitting

Peer-review: all cases that meet the submission requirements will be double-blind reviewed. Feedback from the reviewers will be provided to authors to improve the quality of their cases and teaching notes.Worldwide distribution: cases accepted to the journal for publication will be distributed and promoted to a global audience. Retain your copyright: unlike other journals Case Focus does not require the authors or authoring organisation to sign over the copyright of cases that are published. Earn a royalty: Cases accepted to the journal for publication will be eligible for a royalty payment on any sales. The authoring school must be a member of The Case Centre to be eligible to receive royalties. Find out more about our submission process.

Risk Officer – Market and Liquidity Risk: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)

Position: Risk Officer – Market and Liquidity Risk

Minimum 5-8 years of experience

Department/Division: Risk Management Department

Job Type**: Global Recruitment

Location: Beijing

Posting Date: Jul 28, 2023

Closing Date*: Aug 27, 2023

Overview

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow—infrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in January 2016 and have since grown to 106 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and Triple-A-rated by the major international credit rating agencies. Collaborating with partners, AIIB meets clients’ needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green, technology-enabled, and promotes regional connectivity.

The Risk Officer–Market and Liquidity Risk will analyze and manage AIIB’s market and liquidity risk. They will conduct both qualitative and quantitative analytics to identify, monitor and manage market and liquidity risk across the Bank’s balance sheet and will make recommendations to proactively alleviate risk where possible. They will communicate current and future potential risks to internal stakeholders while ensuring that all data is captured and recorded.

Responsibilities

  • Work with front lines to ensure that all relevant market and liquidity risk factors are properly identified and risk data are accurately captured in risk systems,
  • Develop and implement credit spread risk monitoring and reporting,
  • Enhance liquidity risk management approach and process,
  • Assist in counterparty credit risk assessment and management as needed,
  • Monitor for adverse news which could potentially deteriorate counterparty/issuer credit quality,
  • Monitor portfolio quality on an ongoing basis and analyze the potential impact of market events on the business environment for specific portfolios and/or counterparties,
  • Develop sovereign and macro risk views as needed to support decision-making,
  • Evaluate risks on new risk-taking initiatives raised by front lines,
  • Draft and revise the internal market and liquidity risk policies and directives,
  • Ensure that risk measurement methodologies are fit-for-purpose, comprehensive and implemented with integrity.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5-8 years of market and/or liquidity risk management experience in financial institutions.
  • In-depth knowledge of financial products and markets (i.e., FICC, OTC derivatives).
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. A high level of attention to detail is essential.
  • Solid understanding of macroeconomics.
  • Good team player with strong initiative.
  • Proficient in oral and written communication skills in English.
  • Master’s degree or equivalent in related fields. (i.e., business administration, finance, or economics).

AIIB is committed to diversity, transparency and inclusion. We believe our strength comes from having a team with the right diverse skills, experiences and abilities selected through a merit-based competitive process. We actively encourage applications from people from both within and outside AIIB members, regardless of nationality, religion, gender, race, disability or sexual orientation.

Previous experience and qualifications will determine the grade and job title at which successful applicants will enter AIIB.

Join us and help create a prosperous and sustainable Asia while growing your career in a diverse and innovative environment.


* Closing Date: All opportunities close at 11:59 p.m. (GMT+8) on the dates listed.

** Job Type: Recruitment of staff is conducted through a merit-based competitive selection process. AIIB shall strive to provide employment opportunities open to all suitably qualified applicants, regardless of religion, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation or nationality.

Submit Your Application

Please follow the below link to begin the application process.

Senior Officer Culture & Information Division: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

Job Title: Senior Officer Culture & Information Division
Employment: Full-Time
Job Closing Date: August 24, 2023

Overview

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was founded in 1967 with the purpose of promoting regional cooperation in Southeast Asia, in the spirit of equality and partnership and thereby contribute towards peace, progress and prosperity in the region. ASEAN comprises ten (10) countries in Southeast Asia. It was proclaimed a Community through the “Kuala Lumpur Declaration on ASEAN 2025: Forging Ahead Together”, signed by the Leaders of ASEAN Member States at the 27th ASEAN Summit in 2015. The ASEAN 2025 calls for the ASEAN Community to forge ahead together, and to work towards building a community that is politically cohesive, economically integrated and socially responsible.

The ASEAN Secretariat was established in 1976 by the Foreign Ministers of ASEAN with the basic function of providing greater efficiency in the coordination of ASEAN organs and for more effective implementation of ASEAN projects and activities. It is also envisioned to be the nerve center of a strong and confident ASEAN Community that is globally respected for acting in full compliance with its Charter and in the best interest of its people.

In alignment with the ASEAN 2025 and Key Aspirations of the three ASEAN pillars of Political Security Community, Economic Community and Socio-Cultural Community, supported by the Department of Community and Corporate Affairs, the ASEAN Secretariat is inviting qualified ASEAN Nationals to apply for the position of Senior Officer Culture & Information Division.

Remuneration and Benefits:


Successful candidate will be offered a basic salary of USD 3,893 and an attractive remuneration package including housing, outpatient medical reimbursement, hospitalisation & life insurance, children’s education and gratuity. Subject to good performance during the probation, the candidate will be offered a fixed term contract of three (3) years, inclusive of the six-month probationary period.

Responsibilities

  • Reporting to Assistant Director (ADR)/Head of Culture & Information Division, the Senior Officer shall be responsible for supporting regional cooperation in the culture and the art, as well as the information and media sectors by:
  • Providing substantive research and analysis to support policy recommendations, technical advice and initiatives to the respective sectoral bodies’ (namely SOMCA, SOMRI, COCI) work plans/programmes
    • Develop research and analysis that can be used to support policy recommendations, technical advice and initiatives including providing input to the drafting of outcome documents, information and position papers, concept notes, briefing notes and talking points, and other knowledge products.
    • Coordinate and monitor the reporting input on the status of the above sectoral work plans to the ASCC Analysis and Monitoring Divisions (AMD), and Programme Cooperation & Project Management Division, and other divisions where required.
    • Assist in coordinating with other Divisions including the Community Relations Division to develop effective outreach strategies in promoting and branding ASEAN identity.
    • Liaise with ASCC AMD in the development of the M&E framework and indicators for the two sectors.
    • Monitor relevant policy developments at the regional and international levels.
  • Coordinating and providing technical support on the development, implementation and evaluation programmes and/or projects in support of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) and the ASEAN Community
    • Coordinate the development programmes and/or projects, and provide technical support where necessary to drive initiatives in the promotion of ASEAN identity and awareness.
    • Provide suggestions and ideas for projects and activities that can enhance the ability of the culture and the arts sector, as well as information and media sectors in disseminating information to the public about ASEAN developments, as well as on addressing other strategic issues relating to the sectors.
  • Managing funding, expert mobilisation and funds management
    • Assist to manage disbursements of the ASEAN Cultural Fund.
    • Coordinate and assist in mobilisation of funds to implement the approved work plans/programmes and projects.
  • Coordinating and providing technical support to promote ASEAN and its contribution in the implementation of global agenda, such as the 2030 UN SDGs
    • Represent the ASEAN Secretariat and serve as a resource person when required.
    • Coordinate and/or manage operational linkages with associated ASEAN bodies, dialogue partners, private sector and other institutions to further strengthen cooperation in culture and arts, information and media, and to promote ASEAN and its contribution in the implementation of global agenda, such as the 2030 UN SDGs.
  • Other duties
    • Coordinate, supervise, and assist to manage tasks and activities of staff, including compilation of technical input and prepare relevant documents including media releases and presentations for the meetings.
    • Coordinate and provide support in meetings, including preparing background papers and drafting meeting reports/summary of discussions, and assisting the hosting institutions on substantial matters.
    • Provide feedback on the performance of technical officer/assistant.
    • Coordinate input to, and assist to manage, budget of the Division
    • And other duties when required.

 Qualifications

  • Advanced or Bachelor degree in relevant discipline primarily related to the culture and the arts, or media and information, e.g. Cultural studies and relations, Heritage Management, Art History and Literature, Media and Broadcasting Management, Public Policy, Public Administration, Communications, Journalism, International Relations/Studies, Management or an appropriate related field.
  • A minimum five (5) years work experience with Bachelor degree or three (3) years with Advanced degree, with strong or relevant background in culture and the arts or communication and media and/or international relations in both government sector and/or private sector.
  • Extensive experience in message and program development, with advanced, sound writing skills and a proven track record of managing multiple projects.
  • Strong media and social media acumen to communicate with diverse audiences across multiple channels, including traditional, new media and digital platforms.
  • A keen interest in the arts and culture, information and media sectoral developments.
  • Proven experience in substantive research, project management, public policy development, and in working closely with government officials.
  • Experience in cross-cultural environment and international settings is an advantage.
  • Demonstrated good interpersonal skills, ability to develop and maintain sound working relationships with public and private sector organizations, stakeholders and partners, and work effectively with people at all levels of the organisations.
  • Competency in computer skills with adequate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
  • Proven ability for accuracy under pressure and adherence to deadlines.
  • Sound and robust analytical skills, with competency to synthesise, process information and develop them effectively into reports or other knowledge products.
  • An effective, dynamic team player, and able to work independently where required.
  • Excellent command of English, written and spoken.
  • Willing to travel.

Submit Your Application

Please follow the below link to begin the application process.

DMI Seeking Social Behavior Change Communication Advisor

Responsible for: Providing programme leadership on SBCC best practices, programme design of SBCC activities, and planning of integrated SBCC activities. This position will provide management support for country SBCC officers across the four ExpandPF countries of implementation. 

Start date: 1 October 2023

Term: 5 years, fixed term

Based in: Lomé, Togo

Salary: $55,000 – $65,000 per annum

Application deadline: 23 August 2023     

Job Description

DMI is looking to recruit an experienced candidate to be ExpandPF’s SBCC Advisor. The successful candidate will be located within the programme headquarters in Lomé, Togo and provide advice and leadership across the programme.

More specifically, the SBCC Advisor role will include the following responsibilities:

  1. Providing program leadership on SBCC best practices and lead the design and implementation of SBCC activities in line with ExpandPF strategy across Togo, Mauritania, Cote d’Ivoire, and Cameroon
  2. Providing relevant training, capacity development, and/or technical assistance in SBC activities to country-level SBC officers across Togo, Mauritania, Cote d’Ivoire, and Cameroon.  
  3. Providing guidance on assessing, monitoring, and evaluating SBCC activities
  4. Supporting the development and initiation of protocols to monitor the implementation of media and community-based SBC activities, in coordination with country teams
  5. Reviewing and providing input into ExpandPF technical strategies, workplans, tools, frameworks, and guidelines to ensure SBC is appropriately incorporated
  6. Keeping abreast of, and contributing to, relevant ExpandPF technical guidance and technical literature. 
  7. Developing and maintaining relationships with governmental and non-governmental institutions, USAID Missions and other sexual and reproductive health and rights implementers across the ExpandPF countries and the West Africa region
  8. Representing the ExpandPF consortium externally at meetings, forums, and conferences
  9. Other tasks as required by DMI and the ExpandPF consortium

Person specification

Required knowledge, skills and experience

  1. Master’s degree in public health, Behaviour Change, Social Science, Development, Communications, or a related field
  2. 7+ years’ experience working on public health or health communication programs in low-and-middle-income countries
  3. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in designing and managing effective social behaviour change activities
  4. Experience working with local/national governments and capacity strengthening systems, partners and staff
  5. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the field of sexual and reproductive health
  6. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in cross-cultural, multi-lingual teams
  7. Strong written and oral communication skills in French and English
  8. Willing to spend 10 – 25% of work time on international travel and 40% of their time on regional travel across the ExpandPF countries of implementation

Desirable knowledge, skills and experience

  1. Experience working on USAID projects
  2. Experience implementing digital SBCC activities
  3. Formal training in and demonstrated understanding of SBC theories and frameworks, and familiarity with the current SBC literature

We strongly encourage female candidates to apply for this role.

DMI is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

DMI operates a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse and is committed to the protection and safeguarding of vulnerable individuals. Where appropriate, successful candidates will undergo background and reference checks. All DMI employees will be required to self-declare prior issues of sexual or other misconduct, termination of past employment, criminal records, and concerns registered with government authorities regarding contact with children.


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