Saferworld looking for Programme Manager

Job: Programme Manager - Central Asia - based in Osh, Kyrgyzstan

Saferworld is an international non-governmental organisation that works to prevent and reduce violent conflict. We believe that everyone should be able to lead peaceful and rewarding lives free from insecurity and violence.

We are looking for a Programme Manager who will provide leadership and overall programme management and ensure delivery of Saferworld’s planned programme of work in Central Asia. The successful candidate will elaborate the strategic framework for the further growth of the Central Asia Programme while identifying and pursuing opportunities for developing specific programme components and strands. He/she will have a Master’s degree (or equivalent) with substantial experience in a senior management post and a good understanding of peacebuilding, conflict prevention and of the Central Asia region. High level communications skills in English with a working knowledge of Russian are essential.

Salary: £36,671 - £42,000 + benefits .

To apply please send CV and supporting letter outlining relevant experience to: Marie Aziz at recruitment@saferworld.org.uk (please use subject heading: KPM13).

Deadline for applications: 4 June 2013

Devek Post: How you may be reading job postings all wrong

How you may be reading job postings all wrong

By Kate Warren on 21 May 2013

 

If you are an active job seeker, reading job ads and sending in applications is likely a routine part of your week. You see a job that looks interesting, submit an application, then wait to hear back. And maybe wait. And wait. When all you get in response is an automated “thank you for your application” message, it’s easy to get discouraged and think of your job applications all disappearing into the HR black hole.

In fact, the number one complaint I hear from job seekers is: After I submit an application, I never hear back.

When I talk with recruiters, their number one complaint is that they receive too many applications that do not match the qualifications clearly specified in the job ad.

A study recently done by TheLadders helps explain this disconnect. They asked a group of job seekers how long they read a job ad before applying. Some 44 percent of respondents said they spend one to five minutes and 19 percent said they spend up to 10 minutes reading a posting before deciding to apply.

However, when they studied these same candidates using eye-tracking technology, they found that this group actually spent an average of 76.7 seconds reading job ads for ones that appeared to match their background. It took them only 49.7 seconds to dismiss a job as not a fit.

Surprisingly, only 14.6 seconds of that was spent reading the job qualifications and many skipped reading the job description entirely. Instead, most of their time was spent reading the job title and company description.

This means that many candidates are deciding to apply to a job – or not apply to a job – without carefully considering the most important criteria: the job qualifications.

Job titles can be misleading and vague and mean different things to different employers. Just because you have worked as a program officer for an international development organization doesn’t mean you have the same skills and qualifications required for a program officer position at a different organization or supporting a different kind of program. In the same vein, you may quickly dismiss a job because the title doesn’t really sound like what you are looking for; but when you get to the meat of the job description, it might actually be a good fit.

While it is important to identify with the missions and values of the employer, the organization description is not going to give you the information you need to explain why you are a fit for this specific position.

Some international development jobs have extremely specific qualifications and you may think, is there even anyone like this who exists? And believe me, recruiters often feel the same way. These requirements are often passed down from their donors and are not up for much negotiation.

However, for a majority of jobs, I typically advise applying if you meet at least 80 percent of the criteria. Often, these are wish lists and a recruiter will be open to people who meet a majority of the requirements.

Some requirements are less negotiable. Language fluency or citizenship, for example, or minimum years of experience and education are often non-negotiable and hiring officers won’t look at applicants who don’t meet those requirements. Devex allows employers to add these qualifications to their job postings and you might see a warning that you do not match these when you apply. This is to help you avoid wasting time applying for a position where you will automatically be disqualified because you do not meet key requirements.

Employers could certainly do a better job of improving their job titles and descriptions to make it easier for applicants to truly understand their needs (and, well they could spend a little more time looking at applicants’ resumes themselves).

But the key takeaway for job seekers is next time you are scouring the Devex jobs board, consciously look beyond the job title and company description and go straight to the crucial part: the qualifications. And then only apply to those were you truly meet the requirements. Focusing on these opportunities will help increase your chance of getting that callback.

Tweet me your career questions at @DevexCareers — your question may just be the focus of an upcoming Career Matters blog post. You can also subscribe to my video blog on YouTube.

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U.S. Department of State Internship Program

This program, for students with a minimum of 60 credit hours or greater, provides the opportunity to work in U.S. Embassies throughout the world, as well as in various bureaus located in Washington, D.C. and at Department offices spread around the United States. This unpaid program is designed to provide substantive experiences in a Foreign Affairs environment.
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Think of it as test-driving a career before you decide what you're going to do with your life. You'll gain valuable work experience that you'll be able to apply to virtually every endeavor — whether you work in government or in the private sector. Most of all, you feel good about doing something worthwhile for your nation.

Intern in Washington, D.C/ or Overseas

At the U.S. Department of State, we like to say that we represent America to the world. As an intern here or abroad, you will be, too. The U.S. Department of State Internship Program is an unpaid internship with the opportunity to work in U.S. Embassies throughout the world, as well as in various bureaus located in Washington, D.C. and at Department offices spread around the United States. This program is designed to provide substantive experiences in a foreign affairs environment. More information will be available over the next few months. Please subscribe toPlease subscribe to receive email updates regarding this program.
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Furthermore, you must be:

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IMPORTANT: You are eligible to apply for the Department's internship program if you have not yet completed your registration at a college or university for graduate or post-graduate studies (including law school) or are awaiting an admissions determination for graduate or post-graduate studies (including law school). However, if selected for an internship, you must provide proof that you have registered, or have been accepted for enrollment for studies in the semester or quarter immediately following the internship before you can begin your internship.
We seek a broad range of academic majors; in fact, regardless of your major there’s an opportunity for you.
For overseas assignments, applicants must present evidence of medical insurance coverage. All students must be available to begin their internship within the appropriate application timetable. Click here to download the Student Internship Brochure (pdf).

Compensation and Benefits

Unpaid Internships:

• May be able to earn college credit.
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The U.S. Department of State Internship Program is an unpaid internship with the opportunity to work in U.S. Embassies throughout the world, as well as in various bureaus located in Washington, D.C. This program is designed to provide substantiative experiences in a foreign affairs environment. More information will be available over the next few months. Please subscribe to receive email updates regarding this program.

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• Internship Program:The Internship Program includes both the Internship Temporary Program (ITEP) and the Internship Experience Program (IEP). Both are targeted toward students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions from high school to graduate school and professional school levels. Both provide students with opportunities to explore Federal careers while being paid for the work performed.
  
  • ITEP - Under this program interns are no longer eligible for non-competitive promotions. Those qualified must compete for higher grade level positions. The ITEP interns will be appointed for one year or projected graduation date (whichever is shorter) and extension may be made in one year increments only. ITEP interns are not eligible for benefits until completion of one year of continuous employment. Once this requirement is met, ITEP interns are eligible for benefits and must pay the full premium.Please subscribe to receive email updates regarding the Pathways Program.
  
  
  
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• Presidential Management Fellows Program (PMF): For more than three decades, the PMF Program has been the Federal government's premier leadership development program for advanced degree candidates. The Program focuses on developing a cadre of potential government leaders. Under the regulations proposed by OPM, the eligibility window for applicants is expanded, making the program more "student friendly" by aligning it with academic calendars. Closed: November 19, 2012.

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• Professional Fellowships: Read about the Diplomacy Fellows Program in the Professional Fellowships for Graduate/Post-Graduate Students page.



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  If you are a student with a disability, the U.S. Department of State has opportunities for you. We have partnered with the Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment and Policy, and the U.S. Department of Defense, who administer the Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) to hire college students with disabilities. The WRP is a recruitment and referral program that connects us to highly motivated postsecondary students and recent graduates with disabilities. We offer paid, full-time summer positions in Washington, D.C.
  

  Eligibility requirements and How to Apply

  To be eligible for the WRP, students must be current, full-time undergraduate or graduate students with a disability, or have graduated within one year of the release of the database each March. For the 2010 WRP, a student who has graduated during the Spring semester of 2009 or later would still be eligible. Students must also be U.S. citizens.
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• The Council of American Ambassadors Fellowship:The Council of American Ambassadors provides six fellowships in honor of Ambassadors Walter and Leonore Annenberg. The Fellowship program combines mentoring by former U.S. ambassadors, practical training through internships at the U.S. Department of State and, in cooperation with The Fund for American Studies, academic studies in international affairs at Georgetown University, as well as residential housing on campus. The Fellowship provides a $6,000 award to each student that is applied to cover the cost of summer program.
  The Fellowships are open to undergraduate students:
  
  • who have completed their junior year prior to the commencement of their internships.
  • who possess a strong interest in pursuing a career in diplomacy or international affairs,
  • whose backgrounds should reflect a high level of academic excellence and leadership in extra-curricular activities.

  Compensation and Benefits

  • Tuition paid for six credit hours at Georgetown University
  • Eight weeks of paid residential housing on Georgetown University's campus
  • The Fellowships are available only during summer sessions.
  The U.S. Department of State will forward applicants chosen for internships in Washington, D.C., and who have authorized the Department to provide their information to other organizations, to the Council of American Ambassadors for consideration. The Council will invite eligible candidates to apply for the Fellowship and provide the application instructions.
  

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  For more information about this program, please visit www.americanambassadors.org. Inquiries may be sent to council@americanambassadors.org.
• The Pamela Harriman Foreign Service Fellowships:The Pamela Harriman Foreign Service Fellowships, sponsored by the College of William and Mary, will provide a $5,000 award for two U.S. college students to work in the U.S. embassies in Paris and London and one U.S. college student to work in a component of the Office of the Secretary. The Fellowships are available during summer sessions only.
  The U.S. Department of State will forward applicants for internships in London or Paris or in a component of the Office of the Secretary, and who have authorized the Department to provide their information to other organizations, to The Pamela Harriman Foreign Service Fellowship Program for consideration.
  Eligible candidates will be contacted with instructions on applying for a Harriman Fellowship. The Harriman Board has determined that only undergraduate students entering their junior or senior year and graduating seniors continuing their studies will be considered for a Fellowship.
  

  How to Apply

  Inquiries should be sent to: harriman@wm.edu or mailed to:
  The Pamela Harriman Foreign Service Fellowship Program
  PO Box 8795
  The College of William and Mary
  Williamsburg, VA 23187

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Online USIP course on public health and conflict

USIP Course on Health Care in Post-Conflict and Fragile States

Dates: June 10-13, 2013
Location: US Institute of Peace, 2301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington DC
To register or find more information, please go to the USIP website. You must register through the USIP website to attend the course.
Short Description
Explore the importance of public health in fragile and conflict-affected states and understand how equal access to good health care is a critical component of post-conflict reconstruction and peacebuilding. Analyze short-term delivery of public health in conflict situations as well as long-term development of the public health sector and assess the impact of health care on government legitimacy and effectiveness.
Using case studies from Afghanistan and Mozambique, participants will learn how to manage the challenges, rewards, and trade-offs of efforts to deliver health care in countries immersed in ongoing conflicts, countries in transition from war to peace, and countries addressing the legacy of the conflict.

Summer program in Peace, Trade and Development in CA! Due by 6/15/13

Accepting Applications for the Peace, Trade, & Development Program at the Monterey Institute!

Apply Today for the Peace, Trade, & Development Program at the Monterey Institute of International Studies
The Monterey Institute has opened our summer programs to undergraduate institutions and would like to extend an invitation for motivated and highly qualified undergraduate students to participate in our summer Peace, Trade, & Development Program, a four-week certificate program offered July 22 to August 15, 2013.
The curriculum is taught by Monterey Institute policy and business faculty and is both in-depth and intensive. For this reason, the program is geared towards upper-level undergraduates, career changers, and graduate students new to trade and development who are interested in building their core knowledge of this subject matter.
The Peace, Trade, & Development program is designed to expose participants to varied topics ranging from trade agreements and negotiations to multinationals, foreign direct investment, and international development. Training sessions will also cover trade-related environmental issues, labor standards, and the problem of money laundering via false trade invoicing. Groups will also make site visits to international agriculture, financial, and technology organizations on the Central Californian Coast and in the Bay area.
Early application submission is recommended for all interested candidates, as only 25 participants will be accepted into the program.Apply Now! The deadline for applications is June 15, 2013.Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and applicants will be notified within one week of an admissions decision.
For more information or to apply, visit our website at http://go.miis.edu/ptd

Summer Intensive Programs in Israel & Morocco

SUMMER INTENSIVE PROGRAM

PALESTINIANS IN ISRAEL:

IDENTITY, PREDICAMENTS AND POSSIBILITIES

Dates: June 28-July 12, 2013
Program Director: Dr. Adina Friedman
Estimated Cost: $4000 (May be less, depending on final number of participants)

The Israeli-Palestinian (and broader Arab-Israeli) conflict is multi-dimensional, with many of its aspects and axes relatively hidden from the eye. One of the central and historically overlooked issues is the predicament and role of Palestinian citizens of Israel. While in recent years Palestinians in Israel have become more vocal and have more assertively demanded that their grievances be addressed, bringing them greater attention, this community and its issues have in fact always been core to the conflict.
This two week intensive study program focuses on the Palestinian community in Israel, and on the variety of voices emanating from it. It will examine their predicament and relationship with the state and with the Jewish community. In addition, the program will examine other dimensions of Israeli (Jewish and Palestinian) identities, and draw interesting connections between otherwise seemingly disconnected issues (religious-secular divide, “east” and “west” tensions, socio-economics and social protest, Jewish-Arab relations), to give participants a comprehensive, holistic, and highly nuances understanding of Israeli realities. The program may include one or two excursions to the West Bank and visits to East Jerusalem, though its main focus will be on issues inside Israel.
The program will include immersion in various communities, home hospitalities, meetings with people from all walks of life (academics, politicians, community activists and leaders, students, professionals, lay people, etc), and excursions to religious, historical, and cultural sites.
This program is open to all, but is particularly suited for people conducting research or internships about/in the region, who would like to deepen their connections to the regions and understandings of the core issues “on the table” in Israeli (Jewish and Palestinian) society. There is also the possibility (for additional cost) of being placed in programs/internships in the region, and of joining a unique comparative-conflict study tour to Morocco in August, for Israelis, Palestinians, and internationals.

For more information contact Dr. Adina Friedman, adina66@hotmail.com.

UNDP Job Postings closing today!

A few more UNDP jobs on the UN Job List:

For more jobs visit http://unjoblist.org/vacancy/?279259

No	Organisation	Duty Station	Level / Grade	Contract Type	Post Title	Closing Date	Posting Retrieved
1	UNDP	Kathmandu, NEPAL	NO-B	-	Programme Analyst, Peacebuilding (Open for Nepalese nationals only) (Two Positions)	2013-05-28	2013-05-09
2	UNDP	Hanoi, VIET NAM	P-4	-	Common Services Manager	2013-05-28	2013-05-10
3	UNDP	Abuja, NIGERIA	SB-3	-	Administrative and Finance Associate- Opened to Nigerian Nationals only	2013-05-28	2013-05-11
4	UNDP	Chisinau, MOLDOVA	International Consul	-	International Corporate Finance Expert for ESCO Moldova	2013-05-28	2013-05-11
5	UNDP	Sanaa,Taiz and Aden, YEMEN	National Consultant	-	VIDEOGRAPHER for Youth Economic Empowerment Project	2013-05-28	2013-05-14
6	UNDP	Gulu, UGANDA	SB-4	-	Programme Analyst (Rule of Law, Access to Justice and Human Rights)	2013-05-28	2013-05-15
7	UNDP	Beirut, LEBANON	International Consul	-	Individual Consultant Procurement Notice:Procurement of Individual Consultancy Services of a Local Planning Consultant - Reposted-Reference:LEB/CO IC/42/13	2013-05-28	2013-05-15