The Joint Centre for Development of Third World Affairs (JCDTWA) is anindependent, non-profit membership organization promoting fresh approaches to and a clearer understanding of, societies undergoing fundamental transitions.
VISION & MISSION: Our shared vision is a peaceful, ethical, and sustainable world for our time. To this end, the Mission of the (JCDTWA) is to improve global problem solving by applying and refining the strategic tools of cooperative engagement to fundamental problems undermining global security and sustainability. Our strategic objective is to create, use and share the improved tools of cooperative engagement with others engaged in global problem solving. These strategic tools are: Information and Knowledge Systems Convening/Scenarios Methodology Collaborative Research and Analysis Increased Transparency and Accountability Human Understanding: Networking, Mapping, Training, Partnerships. COMPENDIUM - OCCUPATIONAL GROUPS The following occupational groups contain posts currently open for recruitment: 1. Administrative Officer. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 27 Dec 2007 DATE OF ISSUANCE: 1 Dec 2007 DUTY STATION: New York VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 07-ADM-DPKO-416009-R-NEW YORK MONTHLY SALARY: US$ 122,902.00 to US$ 149,500.00 REMUNERATION Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. QUALIFICATIONS Education. Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) preferably in finance, business administration, or directly related area. A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience in finance, business administration, or directly related area may be accepted in lieu of the advanced University degree. Work Experience. Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in budget and financial regulations and general administration is required. Working experience with extra-budgetary resources and trust funds is highly desirable. Languages. Fluency in oral and written English is required. 2. Civil Affairs Officer. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 27 Dec 2007 DATE OF ISSUANCE: 1 Dec 2007 DUTY STATION: Multiple D/S VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 07-CIV-PMSS-415449-R-MULTIPLE D/S MONTHLY SALARY: US$ 122,902.00 to US$ 149,500.00 REMUNERATION Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. QUALIFICATIONS Education. Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Political Science, Political Economy, International Relations, International Law, Public Administration, Sociology or related fields. A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced University degree. Work Experience. At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in international affairs, development, security diplomacy, administration, foreign relations or international relief operations. Several years of international experience are required. Languages. Fluency in spoken and written English or French; knowledge of a second UN language is an advantage and sometimes a requirement. Fluency in the local language may be essential. 3. Training Officer. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 27 Dec 2007 DATE OF ISSUANCE: 1 Dec 2007 DUTY STATION: Multiple D/S VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 07-CPO-PMSS-415702-R-MULTIPLE D/S MONTHLY SALARY: US$ 122,902.00 to US$ 149,500.00 REMUNERATION Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. QUALIFICATIONS Education. Advanced university degree (Masters Degree or equivalent), preferably in training and development, management, public or business administration, or a related area such as education or social science. A relevant combination of academic qualifications and extensive experience in training and development may be considered in lieu of the advanced university degree. Work Experience. At least 7 years of operational police experience of which at least 4 years in planning and administering training courses. In-depth knowledge of local and international procedures and understanding of issues related to police training and development including planning, costing, developing, organizing, conducting and evaluating training courses, seminars, workshops and orientation courses. In-depth knowledge of police procedures and issues related to police academy management. Languages. Fluency in spoken and written English or French. Knowledge of the Arabic language is an advantage. 4. Economic Affairs Officer. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 3 Jan 2008 DATE OF ISSUANCE: 1 Dec 2007 DUTY STATION: Beirut VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 07-ECO-ESCWA-415197-R-BEIRUT (G) MONTHLY SALARY: US$ 122,902.00 to US$ 149,500.00 REMUNERATION Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. QUALIFICATIONS Education. Advanced university degree, (Masters, preferably PhD) in economics, business/management, sociology, political science, international relations or other social sciences related to the field. Work Experience. Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in political and socio-economic development, policy analysis, and technical cooperation programmes, particularly in relation to countries of the region suffering from political instability and conflict; Significant experience in the application of principles and concepts of political and socio-economic development in relation to government, the private sector, civil society and international organizations; Experience on countries under conflict or crisis is an added advantage. Languages. Fluency in oral and written English is required. Ability to work in Arabic language is an advantage. 5. Chief, Legal Advisory Section. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 27 Dec 2007 DATE OF ISSUANCE: 1 Dec 2007 DUTY STATION: Vienna VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 07-Dru-UNODC-415979-R-VIENNA (G) MONTHLY SALARY: US$ 122,902.00 to US$ 149,500.00 REMUNERATION Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. QUALIFICATIONS Education. Advanced university degree in law with a focus on international criminal law. Work Experience. 10 years, including 5 years at the international level, of directly relevant and progressively responsible professional legal experience in crime prevention, criminal justice and drug control issues, including international cooperation, and preferably including as a practitioner (e.g., prosecutor). Programme, planning and management experience. Legislative drafting experience highly desirable. Experience in national legal advisory work highly desirable. Languages. Fluency in oral and written English with excellent drafting skills. 6.Associate Engineer. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 27 Dec 2007 DATE OF ISSUANCE: 1 Dec 2007 DUTY STATION: Multiple D/S VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 06-ENG-PMSS-411142-R-MULTIPLE D/S MONTHLY SALARY: US$ 99,242.00 to US$ 121,902.00 REMUNERATION Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. QUALIFICATIONS Education. University Degree (Bachelors or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or other relevant specialty or subspecialty. Work Experience. A minimum of three to four years of progressively responsible experience in technical areas in the Maintenance and Operations of Facilities or Plants. Engineering experience in international peacekeeping, field or military operations would be an added advantage. Experience in building maintenance, building management and construction are desirable. Languages. Fluency in spoken and written English or French. 7. Finance and Budget Officer. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 27 Dec 2007 DATE OF ISSUANCE: 1 Dec 2007 DUTY STATION: Port-au-Prince VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 07-FIN-MINUSTAH-416145-R-PORT-AU-PRINCE MONTHLY SALARY: US$ 122,902.00 to US$ 149,500.00 REMUNERATION Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered QUALIFICATIONS Education. Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, finance, accounting, or related fields. A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Work Experience. At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in budgetary and financial administration including at least 2 years at the international level. Languages. Fluency in spoken and written English or French. Detail: http://www.jobislands.com/2007/12/joint-centre-for-development-of-third.html [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
