Consultancy at GIZ Skopje office - Human Trafficking and Social Protection‏

The GIZ office in Skopje has
recently launched its Regional Program on Human Trafficking and Social
Protection (HTSP) to be implemented in Macedonia, Serbia, Kosovo and Bosnia and
Herzegovina.
The main goal of the Program is to strengthen
the decentralised social service delivery structures in order to fight Human
Trafficking. In particular, the Program aims at:
identification
of the various root causes of human trafficking and the possibilities for improved
outreach of the social protection schemes to the vulnerable groups in Macedonia;
strengthening
of the social prevention as to avoid and/or reduce the incidence of human
trafficking that is often found amongst the vulnerable/marginalized groups; �
long-term
social inclusion of potential and actual victims of human trafficking.
As part of the program GIZ plans to carry out a
number of baseline studies on topics related to social protection and human
trafficking. The studies will be carried out at different time periods over the
course of the next 12 months.
Therefore,the GIZ office in Skopje is seeking fornational consultants to draft analysis on the following topics:
Poverty assessment and mapping of
vulnerable groups (with special focus on Human Trafficking);
Study on existing social protection
schemes and benefits;
General situation analysis of
Centres for Social Work (CSW);
Study on existing social delivery
mechanisms and requirements / opportunities regarding decentralisation of
social services; and
Assessment of client satisfaction
regarding social services delivery in selected CSWs.
The consultants have to have previous
experience in drafting comprehensive analysis, preferably in the field
of social services, financial sustainability and economics. The consultants,
with a sound background on research methodologies, can beï individual researchers or members of an academic or a
policy oriented institution/organization/think tank.
Interested applicants should send their CV no later than June 8th 2011 ( 14:00 GMT+1:00) to the
following email addresses: vera.dimitrievska@giz.de; natalija.spasovska@giz.de ; and vlatko.aleksovski@giz.de

Lecturer in social anthropology, University of Manchester‏

Social Anthropology at The University of Manchester (UK) is seeking a Lecturer in Social Anthropology

Fixed-term: 1 September 2011 - 30 June 2012
Salary: £32,751 p.a. (pro rata)

NOTE very near application closing date: 08/06/2011

see www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ACR953/temporary-lecturer-in-social-anthropology/

Amnesty International, Campaign Coordinator, Researcher for Balkans Team‏, London

*Amnesty International is looking for candidates to fill in 2 interesting
posts (London based).
More details below:
1. Campaign Coordinator
**Amnesty International is looking for a Campaign Coordinator to join
its* *Make
International Justice Real** campaign.* *The campaign builds upon almost
two decades of work to build a system of international justice that can step
in when national authorities fail to investigate and prosecute crimes under
international law: genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, torture,
extrajudicial executions and enforced disappearances. *
*About the role
*Developing and implementing campaign strategies on international justice
issues will be central in driving the Make International Justice Real
campaign. You will manage and coordinate the campaign actions while
supporting, liaising and providing expert advice to other Programmes within
the International Secretariat, the AI movement and outside networks to
ensure maximum impact of the campaign.
*
About you
*An enthusiastic campaigner with substantial experience of developing
campaign strategies and objectives, you will have experience of campaigning
on and understanding international justice and human rights issues. Your
proven knowledge of leading and implementing campaigns at the national &
international level will help you to deliver to the needs of the campaign
and while you will use your innovative and creative campaigning techniques
to inspire existing activists and appeal to new audiences across the globe.
You will also need to have sensitivity to different cultures, effective
writing and communication skills while a working knowledge of Arabic, French
or Spanish would be an advantage.
*Please do note that we plan on holding interviews on or around the
27th-28th June
More info: http://www.amnesty.org/en/jobs
2. Researcher - Balkans Team
*
The International Secretariat of Amnesty International needs a researcher to
take up a role in its Balkans team.*
**
About the role
*As a research-based campaigning organization, investigating and documenting
human rights issues is fundamental to our advocacy and lobbying work.
Our Balkans team requires a researcher to take the lead in initiating human
rights research and action on the region by providing country and thematic
expertise, excellent research skills and sound political judgement. Your
task will be to monitor, investigate and analyze political, legal and social
developments and human rights conditions, give authoritative advice on these
areas and prepare human rights* *action materials.
*About you
*With experience of working on human rights issues, you will have worked in
or have substantial knowledge of the Balkans region. You’ll have a
background in either activism, academia, law or journalism with the ability
to identify and thoroughly investigate those issues and ensure our voice has
authority.

You will also have proven research and writing skills and the ability to be
impartial and think strategically. Fluency in written and spoken English and
at least one of Bosnian or Croatian, including excellent writing skills, is
essential.
*
About us
*Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent,
international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom
and truth wherever they’re denied. Already our network of almost three
million members and supporters is making a difference in 150 countries. And
whether we’re applying pressure through powerful research or direct
lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we’re all inspired by
hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected
by everyone, everywhere.
*More info: http://www.amnesty.org/en/jobs*

UNDP Programme Management Analyst, Sarajevo‏

The Social Inclusion Cluster is organizational parts of UNDP in BiH in charge of implementing projects and activities within the wider social sector in BIH. To that end, the Cluster implements programmes in line with UNDP service lines as foreseen by United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) and Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP) in BiH.

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative (DRR) or Assistant Resident Representative/Programme ARR(P), the Programme Management Analyst is responsible for management of UNDP programme and overall policy advice within the thematic/sectoral areas assigned. The Programme Management Analyst analyzes political, social and economic trends and leads formulation, management and evaluation of programme activities within his/her portfolio, provides policy advice services in his/her thematic area.

The Programme Management Analyst supervises and leads programme staff and coordinates activities of the projects' staff and also acts as a secondary supervisor to the Programme Analyst within the Cluster. The Programme Management Analyst works in close collaboration with the operations team, programme staff in other UN Agencies, UNDP HQs staff and Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UNDP programme implementation.


Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of key functions:

Strategic policy advice in development and implementation of programme strategies.
Implementation of programme strategies.
Management of the Country Office (CO) programme in designated area.
Creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy.
Provision of top quality policy advice services to the Government and facilitation of knowledge building and management .
Overall coordination of the projects within the Cluster.
Substantive contributions to key CO policy, strategy and programme documents.
Knowledge building and management within rural development, local governance and economic growth areas of expertise.
Ensure gender mainstreaming within the Cluster
Provide strategic policy advice in development and implementation of programme strategies focusing on achievement of the following results: focusing on achievement of the following results:

Identification of areas for support and interventions within the thematic/sectoral areas assigned.
CO business processes mapping and programme assurance within the assigned thematic areas.
Liaison regarding programme development with Bratislava Regional Centre and relevant HQ departments in coordination with Senior Management .
Supports inclusion of BiH in UNDP regional projects and multi-agency projects.
Ensures implementation of programme strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:

Identification of areas for support and interventions within the thematic/sectoral areas assigned.
CO business processes mapping and programme assurance within the assigned thematic areas.
Liaison regarding programme development with Bratislava Regional Centre and relevant HQ departments in coordination with Senior Management.
Supports inclusion of BiH in UNDP regional projects and multi-agency projects.
Ensures effective management of the CO programme resources, processes and staff within the thematic/sectoral areas assigned focusing on quality control from formulation to implementation of the country programme achieving the following results:

Effective application of Result-based Management (RBM) tools, establishment of management targets (BSC) and monitoring achievement of results.
Design and formulation of CO programme within the area of responsibility, translating UNDP's priorities into local interventions. Coordination of programme implementation with the executing agencies. Introduction of performance indicators/ success criteria, cost recovery, targets and milestones.
Initiation of a project, presentation of the project to Project Appraisal Committee (PAC), ensuring project managed in Atlas finalization of contribution agreement; determination of required revisions; coordination of the mandatory and budget re-phasing exercises, closure of projects through review. Function at Manager Level 1 in Atlas for Purchase Order (POs) and vouchers approval, and participate in recruitment for projects.
With support of Programme Associate, ensure financial and substantive monitoring and evaluation of the projects, identification of operational and financial problems, development of solutions. Participation in audit of National Execution (NEX) projects if applicable.
Ensure on a monthly basis the following inputs for review and discussion of the Senior Management Team: list of the activities, expenditures and results achieved during the previous month as compared to the work plan for each project within the Cluster.
Follow up on audit recommendations. Ensure that reports are regularly prepared on programme activities, outputs and outcomes, including preparation of donor reports.
Appraise programme staff at the same level and below as well as the other staff as delegated by DRR.
Ensures creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy focusing on achievement of the following results:

Development of partnerships with the UN Agencies, International Financial Institutions (IFI's), government institutions, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector, civil society in the specific thematic areas based on strategic goals of UNDP, country needs and donors' priorities.
Analysis of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for initiation of new projects, active contribution to the overall office effort in resource mobilization.
Overall coordination of the projects within the Cluster:

Provide strategic inputs for the Country Programme action Plan and other strategic programme documents .
Ensure effective coordination of programme activities within the Cluster.
Ensure substantive synergies and interaction with other clusters/programmes.
Substantive contributions to key CO policy, strategy and programme documents:

Thorough analysis of the political, social and economic situation in the country and preparation of substantive inputs to Common Country Assessment (CCA), United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF), Country Programme Document (CPD), Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP) and other documents.
Tracking of socio-economic data, provision of periodic analysis of development issues in social sector and drafting of proposals aimed at promoting equitable growth and human development.
Ensure sufficient time for own and cluster members substantive learning and up-dating of knowledge of UNDP processes.
Liaise with Bratislava Regional Centre and relevant HQ departments in support of knowledge development .
Knowledge building and management within rural development, local governance and economic growth areas of expertise:

Take active role in the training activities of cluster and project.
Lead cluster and projects knowledge management activities.
Contribute to the relevant knowledge networks and communities of practice.
Ensure gender mainstreaming within the Cluster:

Ensures gender is effectively mainstreamed throughout the cluster plans and activities, work plans, budgets, reports, researches, analyses and, where specifically relevant, analyzed in detail gender aspects and make recommendations.
Ensure gender equality is mainstreamed throughout team, consultants and staff management activities.
Ensures knowledge on gender equality is incorporated in cluster's knowledge management activities and products.
Competencies
Advocacy/Advancing A Policy-Oriented Agenda
Level 1.2: Preparing information for advocacy

Identifies and communicates relevant information for a variety of audiences for advocating UNDP's mandate
Results-Based Programme Development and Management
Level 1.2: Contributes into results through primary research and analysis
Assesses project performance to identify success factors and incorporates best practices into project work
Researches linkages across programme activities to identify critical points of integration
Monitors specific stages of projects/programme implementation
Analyzes country situation to identify opportunities for project development
Participates in the formulation of project proposals and ensures substantive rigor in the design and application of proven successful approaches and drafts proposals accordingly

Building Strategic Partnerships
Levle 1.2: Maintaining a network of contacts
Maintains an established network of contacts for general information sharing and to remain up-to-date on partnership related issues
Analyzes and selects materials for strengthening strategic alliances with partners and stakeholders
Innovation and Marketing New Approaches
Level 1.2: Enhancing processes or products
Generates new ideas and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things
Documents and analyses innovative strategies/best practices/new approaches

Resource Mobilization for CO
Level 1.2: Providing inputs to resource mobilization strategies
Analyzes information/databases on potential and actual donors
Develops a database of project profiles. Identifies opportunities for project proposals for presentation to donors
Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing
Level 1.2: Basic research and analysis
Generates new ideas and approaches, researches best practices and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things
Documents and analyses innovative strategies and new approaches

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise
Level 1.2: Fundamental knowledge of own discipline
Understands and applies fundamental concepts and principles of a professional discipline or technical specialty relating to the position
Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks
Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning
Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments
Demonstrates in-depth understanding and knowledge of the current guidelines and project management tools and utilizes these regularly in work assignments
Global Leadership and Advocacy for UNDP's Goals

Level 1.2: Preparing information for global advocacy
Identifies and communicates relevant information for advocacy for UNDP's goals for a variety of audiences
Identifies and takes advantage of opportunities for advocating for UNDP's mandate
Client Orientation
Level 1.2: Establishing effective client relationships

Researches potential solutions to internal and external client needs and reports back in a timely, succinct and appropriate fashion
Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines
Anticipates client needs and addresses them promptly
Core Competencies:
Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity
Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
Self-development, initiative-taking
Acting as a team player and facilitating team work
Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively
Creating synergies through self-control
Managing conflict
Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.
Informed and transparent decision making
Prince2 training and certification, Results Management Guide (RMG)

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

Master's Degree preferably in the field of socio-economics.
Experience:

5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects.
The expertise and previous experience in the following areas pertinent to social sector are particularly required: (i) Social reforms, (ii) EU Accession process related to Social Inclusion including practical experience in surveys such as Quality of Life etc., (iii) the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.Fluency in the UN and national language of the duty station.
Language:

Fluency in English is a requirement.
Location : Sarajevo, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Application Deadline : 10-May-11
Additional Category Democratic Governance
Type of Contract : Other
Post Level : Other
Languages Required :
English
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-Jun-2011
Duration of Initial Contract : one year http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=23006

Spatial/Urban Planner with United Nations - HABITAT Kosovo Dead Line 10 April 2011‏‏

Spatial/Urban Planner with United Nations - HABITAT Kosovo Dead Line 10 April 2011‏‏

UN-HABITAT has been actively assisting Kosovo institutions in the field of
governance, spatial planning and municipal administration since 1999. This
assistance is now conducted under the “Municipal Spatial Planning Support
Programme” with financial support of the Swedish Government. The Programme is
implemented in the municipalities where some of Kosovo’s secondary cities are
located (Pejë/Peč, Prizren, Gjilan/Gnjilane, Ferizaj/Uroševac and Mitrovica).
The Programme is working also in smaller municipalities: Junik, Hani i Elezit,
Mamusha/Mamuša, Graçanicë/Gračanica and Partesh/Parteš.
The UN-HABITAT staff in each office works with their municipal counterparts as
the MuSPP team on the various projects. Components and objectives of the Municipal Spatial Planning Support Programme MuSPP2’s overall development objective is to contribute to improved and sustainable living conditions of the citizens of the participating
municipalities through enhanced municipal spatial planning and development.
The specific objective of this Programme is to build capacity and institutional
structures for improved and inclusive municipal and urban development planning.
The resulting plans should guide public and private investments and sustainable
municipal and urban development. http://www.scholarshipandphd.blogspot.com/

Purpose of the Post
The general purpose of the post is work together with municipal planners, the
Municipal Planning Team, civil society and key stakeholders in formulating and
drafting a Municipal Development Plan (MDP)/ Urban Development Plan (UDP) for
the Municipality of Graçanicë/Gračanica. Whilst the post is primary to work with
the Municipality of Graçanicë/Gračanica it is expected that the incumbent will
also assist on demand basis the Municipality of Partesh/Parteš with spatial
planning related activities.

Skill Sets Required
A range of skills will be required in: spatial and urban planning; project
management; development control; transport and mobility planning; urban design;
environmental planning; infrastructure planning; local economic development
planning; rural planning; stakeholder and civil society participation; housing
policy & finance; informal and unplanned settlement regularisation; disaster
risk assessment and management; and law relating to planning and development.
All the professional officers are expected to build the skills, experience and
knowledge of their counterparts through a variety of means but primarily
involving learning by doing, side by side in-service training methods.

Main tasks
Under the direct supervision of the International Planning Advisor based in
Prishtina/Priština, as coordinated with the Prishtina/Priština-based Planning
Unit Coordinator the Spatial/Urban Planning Officer, will mainly be responsible
for the Municipality of Graçanica/Gračanica but will also assist the
Municipality of Partesh/Parteš in performing the following main tasks:

1. Provide technical on-the-job assistance and guidance to the municipal
planners and municipal planning bodies, on a daily basis, using an inclusive
planning process.
2. Provide technical support and advice in the formulation and drafting the
Municipal Development Plan (MDP) and Urban Development Plan (UDP) for
Graçanicë/Gračanica Municipality, this will include;

· Assist in the establishment of MPT and other necessary groups,
· Work with municipal planners to develop a detail project plan for drafting the
MDP/UDP,

· Draft the Municipal Profile jointly with Municipal planners and the MPT,
3. A major objective of the post is to build the skills and experience of our
counterparts.

4. Assist with translation and interpretation, both verbal and written, when
required or as instructed by the SE regional office supervisor/the CTA. Provide
language quality checks of written materials.

5. Assist in building the skills and experience of our counterparts, institution
building of municipal planning units, promoting dialogue among local authorities
and civil society and other key stakeholders;

6. Provide logistical and administrative support and performing any other
functions and task as required.
7. Provide monthly progress reports for the Prishtina office.
8. Perform any other functions and tasks which may be required by the nature of
the programme’s activities and as assigned by the Head of the South East Region
Office/the Planning Coordinator/the CTA.

Duty Station
The work shall be performed from the Municipality Graçanicë/Gračanica, with
travel to Partesh/Parteš Municipality as required. It is also expected that the
National Spatial/Urban Planner would reside in the Graçanicë/Gračanica
Municipality or the vicinity thereof. Transport to and from work will be the
staff member’s responsibility.

Competencies
Professionalism: Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject
matter. Good research, analytical and problem-solving skills. Conscientious and
efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.
Communication: Excellent and effective written and oral skills; ability to
persuade people with varying points of view and to present information in a
concise and accurate manner, ability to clearly communicate links between the
organizations. Planning and Organizing: Proven ability to plan, coordinate and
monitor own work and that of others. Ability to work under pressure and uses
time efficiently. Identifies priority activities and assignments, adjust
priorities as required. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to
achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by valuing others ideas and
expertise and is willing to learn from others.

Qualifications and requirements
NOTE: The quality and extent of the person’s qualifications, skills and
experience in the requirements below will determine the grade/level to which a
successful applicant will be appointed

· University degree in spatial planning, environmental planning, urban design,
architecture or equivalent academic degree, plus professional practical
experience in related field;
· Familiar with the Law on Spatial Planning and other relevant legislation
within the field of urban and spatial planning.
· Good knowledge and understanding of best practices within the field of urban
and spatial planning. International experience would be an advantage;
· Experience with innovative participatory planning approaches and modern
planning techniques; understanding of European trends and concepts in planning.
· Capable of working in a team and who undertaking initiative to ensure smooth
relations and open communication within the team and with partners
· Good analytical, solution defining and creative skills.
· Computer skill is a requirement and working knowledge of GIS will be advantage

· Good command of English – reading, writing and speaking.
· Proficient command of Serbian is an essential requirement
· Knowledge of other languages spoken in Kosovo is an asset.
· It is essential that the candidate be able to meet deadlines for reporting and
all project work.

Special considerations
The candidate should be:
· Familiar with, and committed to the goals of UN-HABITAT
· Willing to take responsibility, act professionally at all times, and make sure
tasks are fully completed
· Sensitive to gender issues and issues of concern to vulnerable groups
· Flexible and prepared to pursue goals through teamwork
· Willing and flexible to work particularly in smaller Serb majority
municipalities as well as any other partner municipalities in Kosovo.
· Express enthusiasm and willingness to continue learning new skills and share
experiences with other members of the team
Applications
Applications should be submitted by email. The application should consist of: a
completed United Nations personnel form–P11 (available at
http://www.unhabitat-kosovo.org/vacancies/form.asp) and a covering letter that
addresses how the applicant meets the Qualifications & Requirements as well as
the Special Considerations. Such persons may be asked to present their
portfolio of work in the interview. They will also be required to submit at the
interview originals of their degree certificates. Note that applications without
the P11 form cannot be considered

Applications quoting the vacancy number should be submitted to:
recruitment@unhabitat-kosovo.org

Closing date: 10th April 2011. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be
considered.

Jobs, Internships and Volunteering at Minority Rights Group International

Jobs, Internships and Volunteering at Minority Rights Group International
Minority Rights Group International (MRG) exists to promote the rights of minorities and promote cooperation between communities.
In line with this mission MRG seeks to involve volunteers and interns to:

• Work with staff and partners to organize events, processes and publications that promote the rights of minorities and promote cooperation between communities.
• Work with staff on the essential tasks that underpin all of our work e.g. fundraising, finance and administration, project and research work.
• Provide new skills and perspectives to our work.

Volunteering

We recruit volunteers for a minimum time period of 8 weeks full time or 3/6 months part time. Volunteers provide invaluable support to our work. This involves helping with general administration and routine tasks such as logistics, filing, photocopying, preparing correspondence and collating information and training materials. There may also be opportunities to volunteer in areas such as organizing events and fundraising. Office experience and language skills are highly valued. To apply to volunteer in our offices, please print and complete our short office volunteer application form and send or fax it along with a current résumé or work history to MRG's London office (details below). http://www.scholarshipandphd.blogspot.com/

Internships

Interns are recruited to carry out specific projects which often requires at least a working knowledge of a particular language or specialist knowledge/experience in an area of MRG's work. Candidates should have a strong interest in their chosen area, but studying the particular subject at degree level is not a formal requirement. Members of minority community or tribal and indigenous peoples' representatives are highly encouraged to apply. Interns must be legally eligible to work in the United Kingdom. From time to time, MRG will identify a need for a particular task to be undertaken by an intern which we will advertise on the website. However, at any time, interested individuals can submit a CV/resume along with a letter stating their particular interests and the type of work that they are prepared to do, and we will see if there is a match to any ongoing projects.
If you are applying from abroad, please note that the work is unpaid so you will need to be able to support yourself while staying in the United Kingdom. Unfortunately, Minority Rights Group International is not able to help with financing travel to the UK or finding accommodation for accepted candidates.
Through an internship, candidates will have the opportunity to increase their working experience, knowledge and skills whilst working in a multicultural and multiethnic environment, learn about how an international human rights NGO functions and how southern partners implement minority rights processes and programmes.

Practicalities

Travel and lunch expenses
Internships and volunteering will take place in our London office only. Minority Rights Group (MRG) will not pay interns and volunteers for placement; all the expenses/costs connected with travel, accommodation, living expenses and health insurance will be borne by the intern/volunteer or his/her sponsoring Government or institution. MRG also regrets that it does not have the resources to assist candidates with search for grants or funding.
Accommodation
MRG is unable to provide assistance with accommodation in London.
Visa
MRG will not take any responsibility to support candidates' visa applications. Overseas applicants studying in the UK are allowed to volunteer for up to 20 hours per week and do not need to apply for a visa.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to send their CV with a covering letter outlining the field in which they are interested, together with a completed Equal Opportunities form. All applications will be acknowledged by email. If there is a suitable post available, the CV is passed on to the relevant Head of Department who will then write and invite you for an interview.
Claire Thomas
Deputy Director
Minority Rights Group International
54 Commercial Street, London E1 6LT - United Kingdom
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7422 4200
Email: minority.rights@mrgmail.org
Candidates will be informed in due course of their application/request status, but you should note that, as we always have more applicants than space, there are no guarantees of your being selected.
 http://www.scholarshipandphd.blogspot.com/

Internship at the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, New York.

Internship at the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, New York.
The Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations in New York, offers three internship sessions per year.

The program, which is highly selective, offers interns the opportunity to follow the activities of the Delegation in UN bodies such as the Security Council, General Assembly and its various committees.

Please note internships are voluntary (unpaid), and interns will be required to work full-time (35-40 hours per week) during their internship period.

Only applicants who fulfil the following criteria will be considered.

Prospective interns must

• hold a valid passport from one of the 27 EU Member States
  
• have completed minimum three years of university-level courses preferably in political science, economics, development studies, environment studies, human rights/humanitarian law
  
• be fluent in English, the main working language of the Delegation
  
• provide proof of comprehensive medical and accident insurance that is valid in the USA and Canada (covering hospitalization, surgery, and repatriation, if necessary)
  
• knowledge of French is preferable
  
• not have already benefited from previous in-service training or employment (paid or unpaid) with any of the EU institutions or bodies for more than six weeks. Similarly, the Delegation cannot recruit a Blue Book candidate who has already performed his/her internship; on the contrary, a Blue Book candidate who has never performed a traineeship may apply for an unpaid internship

Deadlines for future sessions are as follows:

→ 15 January 2011 for internship starting in September to December 2011
→ 15 April 2011 for internship starting in January to April 2012
→ 15 July 2011 for internship starting in May to July 2012

To apply, please download and complete the application form and email your application packet to the Internship Coordinator.

The application packet must include:

• completed application
  
• resume
  
• letter of motivation
  
• letters of recommendation from a current or former professor or employer.

Please note, the European Union's Washington DC and Geneva delegations also offer internships.

1.Coordinator; 2.Program Manager, The Public International Law and Policy Group , BiH [DL- March 25 ]‏

1.Coordinator; 2.Program Manager, The Public International Law and Policy Group , BiH [DL- March 25 ]‏

Vacancy Announcement - 1.Coordinator
The Public International Law and Policy Group (PILPG) is seeking a part-time Coordinator for its newly established project in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH.) PILPG is implementing a two-year project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) aimed at supporting BiH NGOs, activists and civic leaders to play a stronger and more integral role in identifying and proposing reforms needed to strengthen BiH's Euro-Atlantic integration processes, stability, security and prosperity.
The Coordinator will be based in Banja Luka, and as part of a small team will support the Chief of Party in ongoing project implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Identify and build relationships with NGOs, activists and civic leaders interested in reform issues, in order to create an ongoing dialogue on civic needs and interests in support of broader reform processes
• Work with civil society to identify capacity building skills needed to strengthen activism in BiH as part of a wider strategy of engagement
• Review media sources (print, broadcast and alternative) to understand trends in reporting on reform and methods of using media tools in support of advocacy efforts
• Contribute to reports on the status and progress of the project
• Provide organizational and logistical support for a series of training workshops, roundtables and conferences
• Support basic project administration
• Travel to Sarajevo as required for project activities and consultations
• Other duties as required

Requirements
• University degree
• Professional knowledge of English (verbal and written)
• At least 3 years of experience working for non-governmental organizations or international organizations in BiH
• Strong understanding of the challenges facing civil society in BiH
• Strong understanding of the politics of BiH
• Experience organizing workshops, conference and other events, including logistical preparation and active participation
• Good interpersonal skills and communication abilities
• Positive attitude and interest in working with civil society in BiH in support of broader reforms
• Ability to work independently, respond to changing needs and priorities, manage multiple tasks simultaneously and demonstrate initiative, creativity and out-of-the-box thinking

To apply for this position please send a CV and a letter of interest to Bosnia@pilpg.org by close of business on 25 March 2011. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted for further information.

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Vacancy Announcement - 2.Program Manager

The Public International Law and Policy Group (PILPG) is seeking a full-time Program Manager for its newly established project in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH.) PILPG is implementing a two-year project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) aimed at supporting BiH NGOs, activists and civic leaders to play a stronger and more integral role in identifying and proposing reforms needed to strengthen BiH’s Euro-Atlantic integration processes, stability, security and prosperity.
The Program Manager will be based in Sarajevo, and as part of a small team will support the Chief of Party in every aspect of project implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Identify and build relationships with NGOs, activists and civic leaders interested in reform issues, in order to create an ongoing dialogue on civic needs and interests in support of broader reform processes
• Work with civil society to identify capacity building skills needed to strengthen activism in BiH as part of a wider strategy of engagement
• Review media sources (print, broadcast and alternative) to understand trends in reporting on reform and methods of using media tools in support of advocacy efforts
• Contribute to reports on the status and progress of the project
• Provide full range of organizational and logistical support for a series of training workshops, roundtables and conferences
• Support basic office administration
• Light translation
• Other duties as required

Requirements
• University degree
• Professional knowledge of English (verbal and written)
• At least 3 years of experience working for non-governmental organizations or international organizations in BiH
• Strong understanding of the challenges facing civil society in BiH
• Strong understanding of the politics of BiH
• Experience organizing workshops, conference and other events, including logistical preparation and active participation
• Good interpersonal skills and communication abilities
• Positive attitude and interest in working with civil society in BiH in support of broader reforms
• Ability to work independently, respond to changing needs and priorities, manage multiple tasks simultaneously and demonstrate initiative, creativity and out-of-the-box thinking

To apply for this position please send a CV and a letter of interest to Bosnia@pilpg.org by close of business on 25 March 2011. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted for further information.