Job: Senior Research Associate, European Centre for Minority Issues (ECMI)‏

The European Centre for Minority Issues (ECMI) invites applications for a position as Senior Research Associate within the field of “Minority Studies” beginning 1 January 2012 or shortly thereafter.
http://www.ecmi.de/people/vacancies/

 The Job Announcement as pdf can be found here.
http://www.ecmi.de/fileadmin/doc/Job_announcement_SRA_CD.pdf

The position
The successful candidate will head up our research cluster on “Culture and Diversity”. Responsibilities include conducting applied research as well as knowledge dissemination and transfer within the thematic area. Co-operation with the other ECMI clusters in multi-disciplinary research projects as well as with ECMI’s non-resident research network is also part of the responsibilities. The new colleague will take a lead in developing further the thematic area of the cluster, and for this reason we ask applicants to submit a Vision Statement (max 300 words). Other responsibilities include networking with relevant academic institutions and national/international organizations as well as media active in the area of minority politics. The candidate will also be responsible for project management and supervision of younger members of research staff. Some travel is required. For more on the cluster, see: http://www.ecmi.de/clusters/cdhome/

Requirements and conditions
Candidates are required to document a Phd-degree in law, political or social science as well as experience from previous research positions. Prior knowledge from the field of Minority Studies and the European minority rights regime is required. Independent research skills, the ability to work in a team and guide younger researchers, as well as good communication skills in written and spoken English are necessary. Experience as consultant and with training of public servants is welcome. Knowledge of German is an asset. Candidates without German language skills are expected to acquire these within a year or two.
A contract for two years is offered with renewal option. The ECMI is a German-Danish intergovernmental foundation under private German law which governs the contract conditions. The successful candidate must take up residence at the seat of ECMI in Flensburg, Germany.
ECMI is an equal opportunities institution and strives to achieve parity between women and men thus explicitly welcoming applications from women as well as from candidates of any social, racial or ethnic background. ECMI is a non-smoking environment.

About us
ECMI is an international inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary research and competence institution focusing on national and ethnic minorities issues in Europe. We work directly with governments, civil society and international organisations in Europe and worldwide. ECMI aims to provide governments and the public debate with relevant information and analysis as well as to influence the European agenda-setting in the area of minority issues. In collaboration with our field offices in Georgia and Kosovo and in co-operation with academic institutions, we conduct applied research and action projects, training and advisory services in the area of minority-majority relations. We also co-operate with local universities where ECMI research staff teaches relevant courses. See further:  http://www.ecmi.de/home/

We offer an international and multilingual working environment with varied tasks and opportunities for travel. Our management structure is flat with a high degree of independence in senior research positions and opportunity to influence the work of the institution. We value openness, dialogue and team-spirit and focus on excellence, flexibility and mutual respect. Our town Flensburg is located at the German-Danish border – a provincial town where two cultures live side-by-side and the quality of living is good (www.flensburg.de). In addition to clean sea air, plenty of out-door and water sports activities, Flensburg offers low living costs and good schools in both the German and the Danish school systems. Flensburg is also within four hours travel of eleven good universities.

Applications
In addition to the Vision Statement, interested applicants are asked to submit a CV and a publications list specifying publications in English that are considered to be particularly relevant for the position. Short-listed candidates may be asked to provide copies of publications.
Application material should be marked “SRA Culture and Diversity”. It may be sent electronically to Ms. Maj-Britt Hansen, hansen[a]ecmi.de, no later than 21 November 2011. Interviews with short-listed candidates are planned for mid December 2011.
For further information about the position and information about living in Flensburg, please contact Ms. Maj-Britt Hansen, hansen@ecmi.de

Vacancies at Greenpeace

Greenpeace International employs more than 150 staff, from all corners of the globe, all dedicated to meeting the professional standards expected of the world's leading campaigning organisation for the environment. From our Amsterdam office we lead global campaigns and provide strategic support to our national and regional offices, funded by millions of members worldwide.

We are therefore looking for dynamic team players who want to make a difference. We welcome aboard the people who run our well-known campaigns, actions and ship unit staff, as well researchers, fundraisers, press officers, political, legal and human resources advisors, finance specialists and many more.

Current Jobs

Web Writing Internship (2 positions) 

Senior Campaigner SAGE - Asia 
Senior Campaigner Energy (Solutions) 
Senior Campaigner Oceans 
Head of Digital Product Program 
Internship Research 
Senior Campaigner SAGE - Europe 
Crew on board a Greenpeace ship 

Please note: We only accept applications to the advertised positions. It's going to look better at your interview if you have already taken action with Greenpeace. Become an online activist here or get involved with your nearest office.

TransConflict - Consultants/Trainers Roster‏

TransConflict is looking to build-up a roster of consultants and trainers whom we can engage on future projects and initiatives in the Western Balkans. 

We are particularly interested in identifying experts in the following thematic areas:

- Conflict transformation and peacebuilding - including mediation and negotiation;

- Economic development - including cross-border co-operation;

- Good governance - including policy-making for political parties and civil society development;

- Constitution-making/constitutional reform - particularly with respect to Bosnia-Herzegovina;

- Citizen/community security;

- Other areas related to TransConflict's sphere of activities (please refer to our website for further information).

If you are interested in being included in TransConflict's roster of experts, please send a copy of your Curriculum Vitae (CV), plus a short description of your specific areas of expertise (you can include several thematic areas from the list above) and approximate salary expectations (per day of engagement, in euros), to office@transconflict.com. 

UNDP Sarajevo, Project Cycle Management (PCM) Trainer/Team Leader (Vacancy no. IC 11-061) [DL: 21 September 2011]‏

UNDP Bosnia and Herzegovina is looking for qualified and interested candidates for the following national consultancy positions:

Project Cycle Management (PCM) Trainer/Team Leader (Vacancy no. IC 11-061)

Location: Sarajevo

Application Deadline: 21 September 2011

Type of Contract: Individual Contract (IC)

Project Cycle Management (PCM) Trainer/Assistant (Vacancy no. IC 11-062)

Location: Sarajevo

Application Deadline: 21 September 2011

Type of Contract: Individual Contract (IC)

It would be highly appreciated if you could assist us with sharing and circulating this information with relevant candidates.

Interested candidates can view the terms of reference and application requirements by visiting the http://www.undp.ba/index.aspx?PID=16

Researcher on the Balkans and Eastern Europe, Human Rights Watch, Berlin/Budapest‏

Researcher on the Balkans and Eastern Europe
Human Rights Watch
Berlin/Budapest, Multiple Countries

Deadline for Applications: September 31, 2011
Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking highly-qualified applicants for the position of Researcher on the Balkans and Eastern Europe.
Description:

The Researcher in Human Rights Watch’s Europe and Central Asia Division will be responsible for developing and implementing a research and advocacy agenda on the Western Balkans (particularly Bosnia, Croatia, Serbia and Kosovo) and EU member states in Eastern Europe (particularly Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia). The primary objective will be to curb human rights violations in the region through, among other things: conducting timely fact-finding missions on issues of acute or pressing concern; writing quick, concise and accurate reports, briefing papers, letters, news releases, and op-eds; the effective and timely marketing of those written products and Human Rights Watch’s agenda to the media; developing and implementing strategies to change abusive laws, policies, and practices, in close collaboration with colleagues inside Human Rights Watch and with international and national NGO partners; advocating effectively for human rights change with government officials in the region, with other EU member states, in Brussels, Washington, DC, and elsewhere; working closely with partner NGOs across the region to ensure that HRW’s efforts reinforce their agenda; monitoring and responding to critical legislative and/or policy developments, including at European Union level; and liaising with relevant regional organizations, particularly the European Union and Council of Europe.
Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of directly-related experience working on the countries of the Western Balkans and/or EU member states in Central and Eastern Europe, including significant time spent living and working in the region. An advanced (graduate) degree and practice in journalism, law, international relations or social sciences is strongly preferred. Solid field research and documentation skills are essential. Expertise in building and maintaining NGO networks and working in coalition with other organizations is highly desirable. Fluency in both written and spoken English, as well as familiarity with international human rights law, is required. Thematic expertise in anti-discrimination is highly desirable and expertise with migration and asylum and/or documenting abuses in closed institutions is desirable. Fluent written and spoken Bosnia/Serbian/Croatian is preferred and German and other relevant regional languages are desirable.

The Researcher must be able to identify, research, analyze and effectively communicate important human rights developments in a timely and sophisticated fashion, setting priorities in consultation with other Human Rights Watch staff. The Researcher must be an agile and productive writer and dynamic speaker with accurate, analytically sophisticated, and persuasive oral and written communications skills. S/he must be able to think strategically about international and local media environments and how to use the media (including electronic and social media) to further advocacy goals, maintaining regular contact with key local, national and international media contacts relevant to the researcher’s issues. He or she must be able to develop and implement realistic and effective local and international advocacy strategies and tactics in order to identify and seize advocacy opportunities and thus insert HRW’s position into public debate. Creativity, initiative, perseverance, and flexibility are required while maintaining HRW’s high methodological standards.

The Researcher must be able to travel in the region for two or more weeks at a time, four to six times a year. The researcher will preferably be based in Budapest or in HRW’s Berlin office, although location in other HRW offices in Europe may be considered. The incoming Researcher must be prepared to spend significant periods of time in HRW’s London, Berlin and/or New York offices, particularly in the first year of employment for purposes of orientation, integration into the organization, and training, and thereafter for regular consultation.
Salary and Benefits:

HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers competitive compensation and generous employer-paid benefits. HRW will pay reasonable relocation expenses and will assist employees in obtaining necessary work authorization, if required; citizens of all nationalities are encouraged to apply.

PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY (no calls or email inquiries, please) by emailing in a single submission: a letter of interest describing your experience, your resume, names or letters of reference, salary requirements, and a brief writing sample (unedited by others) no later than September 31, 2011 to ecajobs@hrw.org. Please use “Researcher Ref ECA-11-1048-F” as the subject of your email. If emailing is not possible, send materials (please do not split a submission between email and regular post) to:

Human Rights Watch
Attn: Researcher Search (Researcher Ref ECA-11-1048-F)
350 Fifth Avenue, 34th Floor
New York, NY 10118-3299 USA
Fax: (212) 736-1300

Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices and, in order to build the strongest possible workforce, actively seeks a diverse applicant pool.

Human Rights Watch is an international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization known for its in-depth investigations, its incisive and timely reporting, its innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns, and its success in changing the human rights-related policies and practices of influential governments and international institutions.

Human Rights Watch began in 1978 with the founding of its Europe and Central Asia division (then known as Helsinki Watch). Its primary goal was to monitor the implementation of human rights provisions established by the Helsinki Accords within the Soviet Union. Today, the division's work has expanded well beyond monitoring the Helsinki provisions to include gathering detailed information on human rights abuses throughout Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. In addition to publishing reliable and comprehensive reports, the ECA division effects change through advocacy. The ECA holds accountable not only governments who abuse internationally recognized human rights, but also those who support abusive governments. The ECA division seeks to expand the implementation of human rights law in all of Europe and Central Asia.

Vacancies at the United Nations University Location: Bonn - Germany DL: Various

Candidates interested in applying for employment with the United Nations University can only apply for the vacant positions listed below.

Please note, unsuccessful applications can unfortunately neither be acknowledged nor returned.

Please download the P11.doc (360 KB Word) to apply for vacant positions and click here to receive more information about the application process.

Academic Officer (Science Management Unit) (IHDP) (PSA)

Junior Research Fellow (Water Quality) (UNU-EHS) (P2)

Junior Research Fellow (Vulnerability and Adaptation) (UNU-EHS) (P2)

Finance and Administration Officer (UNU-ViE) (P2/P3)

Junior Research Fellow (UNU-EHS) (P2)

http://www.bonn.unu.edu/article/read/job-vacancies

 

 

 

 

Editor online at the International Relations and Security Network Location: Zurich - Switzerland DL: 5 September 2011

Launched in 1994, the ISN (www.isn.ethz.ch) is a non-profit, internationally renowned network that serves the international relations (IR) and security community.  It offers high-quality integrated information services; instructional design and e-learning; knowledge management; community building and network facilitation.

The ISN is looking for an online editor to join our editorial team. Together with your team members, you will 1) diversify and expand the ISN’s renowned digital library, helping to transform it into a dynamic, interactive, state-of-the art information service, 2) generate mixed media analyses of IR issues, and 3) establish close working relationships with our partner organizations.

 

To qualify for this position you will need to have 1) an excellent academic record in international relations, security studies or a closely related discipline, 2) knowledge of international affairs that goes beyond the issues that dominate the headlines, 3) excellent oral and written skills in English, and 4) the ability to work effectively in teams.

You should have a strong work ethic, a commitment to delivering quality results and excellent communication skills. You are a quick learner and thinker with experience in project management, an affinity for IT and a demonstrated ability to multi-task.

We offer the successful candidate a challenging position in a vibrant and dynamic work environment that rewards initiative and professionalism. The workplace is central Zurich. Questions regarding the post can be addressed to Joav Ben-Shmuel on +41 44 633 92 41.

 

Please apply online at www.jobs.ethz.ch including a cover letter, CV, a list of three references and samples of your written work. The closing date for applications is 5 September 2011.

http://internet5.refline.ch/845721/1617/++publications++/1/index.html

Job: SGBV Project Officer, UNFA Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo [DL: 29 August ]‏

Under the overall supervision of Assistant Representative and in close cooperation with Programme Analyst and Programme Assistant, the Project Officer will be responsible for the coordination of all aspects of UNFPA BiH work on improving the status of women and men survivors of sexual gender based violence during the war, and UNFPA’s support to implementation of UN SC Resolution 1325 in BiH. • Coordinate stakeholders (government representatives at various levels and CSOs) in development of the Strategy to improve the status of women survivors of sexual and gender based violence in war in BiH and support for creation of action plans at the levels of regions/cantons. • Coordinate stakeholders to prepare, adopt and implement monitoring and evaluation procedures; • Support UNFPA BiH office in development of plans, strategies and programme components relating to sexual and gender based violence in conflict, and other issues of relevance to UNFPA support to the BiH implementation of UN Resolution 1325; • Support fund-raising for issues of sexual and gender based violence in the conflict and other gender based violence related issues in BiH. • Create strategic partnerships and awareness raising activities for joint co-financing modalities within government structures, UN agencies and other donors; • Intensively work on promotion of effective stakeholder participation in the programme implementation; Support in formulating the annual workplans and monitor their day-to-day implementation through consultations, correspondence and field visits. • Support organization of any regional or BiH conferences/workshops/events related to these issues. • Coordinate monthly, quarterly and yearly narrative reporting with relevant stakeholders. • Assist in advocacy efforts; II. Responsibilities and Key Results Expected The incumbent’s duties are outlined below and are to be undertaken with due respect to UNFPA regulations and rules and in accordance with UNFPA internal control framework: 1. Contribution to effective Programme Management 2. Provision of strategic planning inputs to UNFPA partners 3. Contribution to development of the Country Office as a knowledge-based institution 4. Manage project operations 1. Contribution to effective Programme Management: • Manage and co-ordinate project activities relating to improving the status of women survivors of sexual and gender based violence in BiH; • Provide policy level and coordination support to the working group for development of the Strategy to improve the status of women survivors of sexual and gender based violence in the conflict; • Ensure all aspects of Monitoring and Evaluation are incorporated in all segments of work; • Support the work of international and national experts; • Lead in preparing project and financial progress reports and feedback. • Develop work plans and ensure implementation and related financial and narrative reporting; • Establish effective working relationship with the national and international counterparts; • Advise the Assistant Representative and follow up on all issues regarding the issue of victims survivors of rape and other forms of sexual violence during the war in BiH. • Support CO BiH in raising awareness on all findings and issues and ensuring timely sharing of information; • Compile implementing partner’s reports and provide inputs for UNFPA strategic/policy actions relating to gender based violence issues, including issues of relevance for improving the status of women survivors of sexual gender based violence in the conflict and the other issues of relevance to UNFPA support to implementation of UN SC Resolution 1325. 2. Provision of Strategic planning and policy making activities to UNFPA partners: • Provide advice related to project cycle management with line ministries. • Provide policy inputs to all working groups • Providing advice and oversee the organisation and conduction of capacity development events / conferences/workshops. 3. Contribution to the development of the Country Office as a knowledge-based institution • Share relevant and substantive and operational experiences with other colleagues; • Participate in project/programme evaluation exercises; • Participate, as a resource person, in substantive and/or operational training sessions organized for the Country Office and/or project staff; • Catalyze the expansion of the range of UNFPA deliverables and originate new project portfolios; 4. Managing project operations • Ensure adherence to UNFPA operating rules and procedures; • Manage project’s finances, including budget development and monitoring, and timely and appropriate financial reporting; • Perform appropriate operations in Atlas; • Provide guidance to implementing partners and ensure their compliance with UNFPA rules and regulations.

Qualifications

Education Advanced University degree in law, political science, international relations, social sciences, public administration or similar. Or University degree in law, political science, international relations, social sciences, public administration combined with a minimum of three years of relevant experience. Experience • 3 years of relevant experience at similar positions in providing advice and support to implementation and management of policy making and strategic planning initiatives/projects at national level preferably experience in direct and frequent communication with national or entity authorities and Civil Society Organisations. • Familiarity with international standards of Project Cycle Management; • Monitoring and Evaluation. • Knowledge of BiH administrative organizations and their work procedures will be highly valued. Language Requirements • Excellent skills in English and local languages. 
http://www.undp.ba/index.aspx?PID=17&RID=1180

Job: Academic Tutor - European Regional Master's Degree in Democracy and Human Rights in South East Europe (ERMA), Center for Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Studies of the University of Sarajevo (CIPS)‏

POST: Academic Tutor - European Regional Master's Degree in Democracy and
Human Rights in South East Europe (ERMA), Center for Interdisciplinary
Postgraduate Studies of the University of Sarajevo (CIPS)

LOCATION: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (Travel expected)

SALARY SCALE: 1200EUR Gross Amount

CONTRACT DURATION: 12 Months (start of contract - 31 October, 2011 with
preparatory NON PAID period of 6 days between 24th and 29th October 2011)

APPLICATION DEAD-LINE: September 12th , 2011 - 12:00 o'clock sharp

Letters of application, including updated CV, MA Degree Diploma certified copy, MA Degree Transcripts certified copy, and two academic recommendations, all in English, should be emailed to coordination@cps.edu.ba . The citizenship certificate does not need to be translated.
For more information, please contact us on coordination@cps.edu.ba

Lecturer in History of European Union and History of Romanian public administration, Valahia University, Targoviste‏

The Faculty of Humanities at the Valahia University of Targoviste is seeking to fill an academic position at the Lecturer level.

The successful candidate must have completed a doctorate and to able to teach the history of European Union and the history of Romanian public administration in Romanian language.
Monthly salary: 1349 lei
Applications close on 1 September 2011

For further information go to:
http://www.valahia.ro/documente/concurs/Facultatea_De_Stiinte_Umaniste.pdf

http://www.valahia.ro/documente/concurs/standarde%20de%20ocupare%20a%20posturilor%20didactice%20de%20lector.pdf

http://www.valahia.ro/documente/concurs/calendarul%20desfasurarii%20concursului.pdf

ECMI Vacancy announcement‏

The European Centre for Minority Issues (ECMI) invites applications for
two positions as Project Research Associate within the field of
"Minority Studies". Minority Studies at ECMI cover research on national
and ethnic autochtonous minority issues in Europe. 

For full details please see the following page: http://www.ecmi.de/people/vacancies/

English Translator at the European Central Bank Location: Frankfurt am Main - Germany

The Directorate General Secretariat and Language Services of the European Central Bank (ECB) is seeking an experienced English Translator for an assignment in the English Translation and Editing Section of its Secretariat Division. Applications are invited from qualified candidates who are currently working for the national central bank of an EU Member State, for a European institution (such as the Council of the European Union, the European Commission, the European Parliament, the European Court of Auditors, the European Investment Bank or the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union) or for an international organisation (such as the International Monetary Fund, the Bank for International Settlements, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development or the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development).
The English Translation and Editing Section is responsible for providing language-related services in English to the ECB. The selected candidate will join the Division’s team of English native-speaker linguists, who are responsible for editing texts written in English, proof-reading English typeset texts, producing translations into English, and second-checking in-house and outsourced editing and translation work. The materials handled by the team range from the ECB’s statutory publications (Annual Report, Monthly Bulletin, Convergence Report), to more technical materials for a specialist readership (Occasional Papers, articles and speeches), to general information addressed to the wider public (brochures on the ECB’s areas of competence, press releases, text for the ECB’s website, etc). In addition, the Division’s English native-speaker linguists translate materials received from external sources in languages other than English (such as correspondence or media reports on topical issues).
The holder of this position will be entrusted with the following main tasks:

• with a focus on effective communication, to edit ECB materials which have been drafted in English by native and non-native speakers, correcting errors of grammar, consistency and style (with reference to the ECB’s English Style Guide), and ensuring a high-quality finished product tailored to the target audience;
• to proof-read the English-language typeset versions of ECB materials which are destined for printed or electronic publication, in order to ensure the correct content and layout of the pre-print version;
• to produce high-quality translations into English of texts received from external sources which are of interest to the ECB (the selected candidate will be expected to be able to translate from at least two current or prospective official EU languages);
• to second-check editing and translation work produced both externally and in-house;
• to contribute to the ongoing compilation and maintenance of the ECB’s terminology database;
• to contribute to the updating and developing of the English Style Guide.

Qualifications and experience

The successful candidate must have the following knowledge and competencies:

• An advanced university degree in two languages (other than English) which are current or prospective official EU languages, or a proven ability to perform the tasks required by the position.
• A postgraduate qualification in the professional linguistic field would be an advantage.
• At least two years’ proven experience as a professional translator working from at least two (current or prospective) official EU languages into English is required.
• Professional experience of editing and proofreading English-language materials would be an advantage.
• A sound background knowledge of economics and finance would be an asset.
• Familiarity with the central banking environment in general and the ECB in particular would be an advantage.
• Perfect command of English and an excellent command of two other official EU languages.
• A working knowledge of an additional official EU language would be an asset.
• Familiarity with a terminology management package such as TRADOS MultiTerm and translation memory software such as TRADOS Translator’s Workbench would be an advantage.
• A very good knowledge of standard MS Office applications is essential.

Behaviour Competences

The successful candidate will have the following behavioural competencies:

• Strong interpersonal skills are required: in particular, good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team in a multicultural environment.
• Attention to detail and proven ability to work to tight deadlines are essential, as are self-motivation, initiative, adaptability and flexibility.
• Delivers Results: uses time effectively to deliver the best possible results.
• Team Orientation: works cooperatively with others to achieve common goals.
• Adaptability: keeps pace with change by learning new approaches and responding flexibly to the demands of the moment.

Duration of contract / Closing date

Short-term contract from 1 November 2011, for three to six months, with a possibility of extension.
Closing date for applications:  29 July 2011

Further information

Applications are to be made in English and submitted using our online application form. An “Applicants' Guide” can be downloaded from the “FAQs & Help” page.
The recruitment process may include a pre-screening exercise, a written exercise, a panel interview and a bilateral interview.
This is a call for expression of interest for ESCB/IO staff. The applicant’s current employer should be the national central bank of an EU Member State or a European or international institution (e.g. European Commission, EBRD, IMF or BIS).
The assignment will be offered on the basis of a temporary secondment from the applicant’s current employer for the period specified. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their interest in being seconded to the ECB with their line management prior to submitting an application.
Applications are accepted from nationals of Member States of the European Union.
Further information on the ECB’s conditions of employment for short-term positions can be found at http://www.ecb.europa.eu/ecb/jobs/html/index.en.html.
Position band:  F/G

Click here to apply for this job

British International Studies Association (BISA) South East Europe Working Group seeking new members‏

The British International Studies Association (BISA) South East Europe Working Group is looking for new members. Membership of the working group is open to academics, postgraduate students, practitioners and analysts based in institutions around the globe.

Established in 2002, the BISA Working Group on South East Europe (the post-communist Balkans, Greece, Turkey and Cyprus) aims to become a space for debate and research on issues related to the security, political, economic, justice and social transformation and reconstruction of the region. The Western Balkan dimension of the group particularly engages with external state-building processes following the conflicts in the 1990s, as well as issues related to the Europeanization, economic cooperation, soft security challenges and the place of the region in Europe's energy politics.

The aim of this working group is to strengthen the network of scholars working on the above mentioned issues and to initiate a dialogue with policy-makers and practitioners interested in South East Europe. Future activities of the working group include joint panels at international conferences, specialized workshops and joint publications.

Membership of the working group is free, however, membership of BISA (required for participation at the annual convention), is subscription-based.

If you would like to become a working group member, please email your name, affiliation and interests to j.obradovic-wochnik@aston.ac.uk

Convenors
Dr Denisa Kostovicova (LSE)
Dr Gemma Collantes-Celador (City University London)

Communications Officer
Dr Jelena Obradovic-Wochnik (Aston University, Birmingham)

Working group website: http://www1.aston.ac.uk/lss/research/centres-institutes/aston-centre-europe/projects-grants/see/
BISA Website: http://www.bisa.ac.uk/

Job: Seeking writers and reporters from SEE, Transitions Online‏

Transitions Online (www.tol.org), a daily magazine that covers the formerly
communist countries of Europe and the former Soviet Union, is looking for
talented freelance contributors. We especially need reporters in Slovenia,
Slovakia, Montenegro, Croatia, and Moldova. If you are interested, please send a
short letter, CV, and no more than three samples of your work
to editorial@tol.org. Deadline: June 30, 2011.

Researcher, Albanian Institute for International Studies‏

The Albanian Institute for International Studies (AIIS) is looking for one
Researcher.

Responsibilities:

Drafting policy and academic papers on security, transition to
democracy, European Union and NATO integration and economic development issues;
drafting project proposals; conduct fieldwork and write final reports on
projects dealing with the above-mentioned issues; ad-hoc administrative and
other duties as requested.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

- A diploma preferably in one of the following fields of study: political
science, international relations or economics. However, AIIS also encourages
candidates that have completed their studies in other social sciences to apply.

- A Master's degree is preferred, but is not a must. The quality of research and
writing expected from the candidate will be comparable to Master's degree level
or higher.

- Excellent knowledge of both English and Albanian. The successful candidate
must have excellent research and writing skills in both languages. A good
knowledge of another language is preferred.

Please forward a CV, cover letter, and a brief writing sample by e-mail to
aiis@aiis-albania.org.

Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

The deadline for applications is June 24th, 2010 Albanian Institute for
International Studies (AIIS)

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.