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Closing date: 2018-04-28

The Internal Business Controller is based at the SPARK Amsterdam office and her/ his main area of responsibility is to verify compliance with internal SPARK procedures and donor requirements within the scope of the Finance & Administration as well as the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) departments of SPARK. The M&E contribution concerns the narrative reporting also the quantification of results data for KPI reporting. The Internal Business Controller supports the two departments in improving the quality of donor reporting and management information. She/ he is also responsible to conduct a quarterly comprehensive risk analysis for the organisation. The Internal Business Controller is hierarchically separated from the two departments and reports directly to the Board of Directors.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

The responsibilities and tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Assess risks corresponding to the internal controls to drive the internal control process;
• Establish compliance awareness in the business to create an environment which reduces the risks of non- compliance;
• Verify internal compliance with partner selection and contracting procedures in order to assure that the procedures are being followed;
• Review the partner assessment & evaluation matrices and other documents to verify partner s compliance with reporting requirements of SPARK;
• Supporting and advising the Senior Finance Manager and M&E Manager to prepare management information and financial & narrative project reports for donors;
• Controlling of budgets for SPARK s new projects to provide advice to the BoD in the process of new project acquisition;
• Liaise with Finance to assure that the accruals are booked correctly;
• Check the performing of the stock- tacking controls to ensure that proper controls are in place;
• Willingness and availability to travel to target countries to conduct occasional site visits;
• Other ad hoc tasks and responsibilities which fit the internal business controller function.

Requirements and Skills

• Bachelor or master s degree in Finance, Accounting, Legal or related field;
• Previous experience of working in (post) conflict areas is highly desirable;
• Experience with internal control (5-7 years experience);
• Experience with conducting training and coaching
• Excellent verbal and written language skills in English (Written and Spoken).
• Knowledge of Dutch, Arabic and French is a plus;
• Knowledge of accounting software and ERP systems;
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Internet);
• Accurate, structured and precise;
• Organisational skills and the ability to work independently;
• Good communication and social skills and able to work in multicultural setting;
• High energy, pro-active and service minded;
• Hands-on attitude and willing to help out flexibly if required;
• Legally permitted to work in The Netherlands.

SPARK Offers

• A challenging and exciting position in an international environment;
• A gross monthly salary between 3.250 and 4.250 depending on professional experience and based on a fulltime appointment of 40 hours;
• On-the-job training opportunities.

If you are interested, please apply with your motivation letter and your CV (both in English) on https://vacancy.spark-online.organd until 28 April 2018. Please, with application send to us two references (phone number and email) which we can contact in the selection process.

For questions about the vacancy, please contact Octavia Mihalcea o.mihalcea@spark-online.orgreference Internal Business Controller Amsterdam.

All applications will be assessed on rolling basis; interviews can, therefore, take place before the application deadline. However, due to the large volume of applications we receive, we cannot respond to every applicant. There may be a delay between the deadline and the moment we contact selected applicants.

If you have not received a reply we regret to inform that we have continued with other candidates.

If you are interested, please apply with your motivation letter and your CV (both in English) on https://vacancy.spark-online.organd until 28 April 2018. Please, with application send to us two references (phone number and email) which we can contact in the selection process.

For questions about the vacancy, please contact Octavia Mihalcea o.mihalcea@spark-online.orgreference Internal Business Controller Amsterdam.

All applications will be assessed on rolling basis; interviews can, therefore, take place before the application deadline. However, due to the large volume of applications we receive, we cannot respond to every applicant. There may be a delay between the deadline and the moment we contact selected applicants.

If you have not received a reply we regret to inform that we have continued with other candidates.

Closing date: 2018-04-30

This post is opened in the context of the

Junior Professional Officer (JPO) scheme

sponsored by the Government of The Netherlands

andis addressed exclusively to Nationals of Developing Countries

that appear on the following list of countries eligibleforthe Dutch JPO Programme

Nationals of Madagascar are not eligible to apply

For a list of the eligible countries:click here

For criteria see the Nedworc Foundation:click here to access the website

Please read the criteria and FAQ section carefully before considering applying

United Nations World Food Programme

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. We are currently seeking for a Junior Professional Officer to fill the position of Programme Officer for Nutrition based with the WFP Country Office in Antanarivo, Madagascar.

The Madagascar CO offers the opportunity for a JPO to support the Nutrition Unit; to consolidate the learnings from the several activities; and to implement an extended joint UN stunting prevention programme.

CONTEXT AND BACKGROUND

In 2015, WFP Madagascar reviewed its in-country operations with a stronger focus to support stunting reduction strategies at national level. To support the CO in engaging in the prevention of stunting Madagascar received a significant contribution through WFP headquarters as part of an effort to increase Nutrition capacities nationally. Nutrition activities have included:

• A demonstration model for the reduction of stunting through a Mother and Child Health and Nutrition approach, jointly implemented with UNFPA. Impact and other learnings from this pilot intervention are measured through a research framework designed jointly with, and implemented by, the NGO GRET;

• A cost of hunger analysis implemented under the leadership of the PM office. Through the study process, one of the expected outcomes is to increase awareness on the economic loss resulting from high rates of undernutrition and advocate for high level political commitment against child undernutrition;

• A series of analysis to contribute to a better understanding of determinants of stunting jointly led with other UN agencies and national institutions;

GENERAL INFORMATION

Title of Post:Nutritionist (JPO)

Grade:P2

Supervisor:Head of Nutrition Unit

Unit:Nutrition

Country:Madagascar

Duty Station:Antanarivo

Duration:Initially 1 year renewable up to 3 years

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Nutrition, and in close collaboration with staff from other units, the selected candidate will perform the following tasks - after familiarisation with the local context and WFP s policies and strategies.

NUTRITION PROGRAMMING

• Assist the Country Office in implementing a joint UN stunting prevention programme for the reduction of stunting and scaling up - this includes the analysis of opportunities for local and regional procurement of specialized nutritious foods;
• Support in technically advising and providing recommendations to increase effectiveness and efficiency of nutrition programming, particularly related to stunting prevention activities;
• Contribute to the on-going nutrition analysis and studies and support the CO in presenting results and drafting reports;
• In collaboration with the Logistics Unit and the Food Quality Unit based in WFP Headquarters, support the CO to engage with national producers for the local production of nutrition specific products.

CAPACITY BUILDING

• Support strengthening nutrition capacity building amongst WFP staff and its partners, including Government, with a particular focus on stunting programming.

MONITORING & EVALUATION (M&E)

• In close collaboration with the M&E unit, strengthen monitoring of routine data and evaluation (including PDM) of nutrition activities;
• Conduct field visits to nutrition programme activities on a regular basis; monitor programme implementation; complete programme checklist; note implementation issues;
• Spearhead preparatory studies and analysis in collaboration with the national counterparts;
• Ensure effective reporting to donors whenever required.

DONORS RELATIONS & RESOURCE MOBILIZATION

• Support the CO in preparing presentations of NCSP activities for donors; and other resource mobilization activities for nutrition;
• Advocate for nutrition interventions to donors, governments and other actors; explore possibilities to engage with new donors, and support the development of nutrition proposals;
• Collaborate with the Public Information Unit to visibility activities with donors and press, including press releases, meetings and field visits.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Advanced University degree, or University degree with experience and training/courses, in one of the following disciplines: Nutrition, Public Health, Food Technology, Medicine or other related field;
• Two to four years (max) post-graduate, progressively responsible relevant experience in programme management, including programme design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation;
• Strong computer skills proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook);
• Proficiency in both oral and written English is a must;
• Proficiency in both oral and written French;
• Strong interpersonal skills, team spirit and ability to work in multicultural settings;
• Behavioural competencies as follows: Action Management, Client Orientation, Cognitive Capacity, Innovation, Partnering and Teamwork.

PLEASE NOTE: Part of the candidate's academic training (Bachelors or Masters) must have taken place in a developing country that appears on the following list of eligible countries to the Dutch JPO Programme.For a list of the eligible countriesclick here

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous work experience in the humanitarian and/or development sector as well as in nutrition programmes, especially in developing countries, would be considered an asset;
• Previous exposure to WFP, UNICEF, WHO or FAO work related to nutrition would also be an advantage;
• Experience with Behaviour Change Communication for improving nutrition outcomes;
• As WFP s International Professionals are required to serve in different locations around the world during the course of their career (including in hardship duty stations), willingness to be mobile would maximise opportunities for long-term retention into the Organization.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

• The joint UN programme meets WFP nutrition programme standards;
• Capacities of WFP staff are built in stunting prevention at both Sub-Office and Country Office levels;
• Monitoring and evaluation is effective and informs the joint UN programme on a monthly basis.

SUPERVISION

• The JPO will report directly to the Head of Nutrition. The supervision and training will entail:
• An inital briefing by the Head of Nutrition;
• Desk reviews of reference documents and programme manual;
• Interviews with key stakeholders;
• Field missions with WFP staff to experience the context of interventions and constraints;
• An annual workplan elaborated by the Nutrition Officer and the JPO to agree on the tasks and timeline;
• A monthly meeting with the Head of Programme to monitor progress and ad hoc supervision by the Nutrition Officer;
• A mid-year and end-of-year review of the JPO's achievements and performance to be conducted by the Nutrition Officer.

The JPO position includes a Duty Travel and Training Allowance (DTTA) of USD 4,000 per year which may be used for learning activities related to the assignment and for career development.

LEARNING ELEMENTS

Upon completion of the two-year assignment, the JPO will have acquired:

• Very good knowledge of Public Health Nutrition in developing countries;
• Practice in programme management including monitoring and evaluation and resource mobilization;
• Familiarity with the problematics of Global Food Security and Education;
• How to analyse, manage and communicate nutrition programme information/knowledge;
• How to link WFP nutrition intervention with government nutrition priorities and programmes;
• General understanding of WFP overall operations and activities in the region of assignment.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:

30 APRIL 2018

https://bit.ly/2H7qspX

Closing date: 2018-04-30

This post is opened in the context of the

Junior Professional Officer (JPO) scheme

sponsored by the Government of The Netherlands

andis addressed exclusively to Nationals of the Netherlands

eligible for the Dutch JPO Programme

For criteria see the Nedworc Foundation:click here to access the website

Please read the criteria and FAQ section carefully before considering applying

United Nations World Food Programme

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. We are currently seeking for a Junior Professional Officer to fill the position of Programme Officer for Cash-Based-Transfers (CBTs) with the WFP Nairobi Regional Bureau in Kenya.

CONTEXT AND BACKGROUND

The Regional Bureau Nairobi (RBN) has the overall objective to enhance management effectiveness and strategic coherence of WFP operations. With the shift from food aid to food assistance, WFP is expanding its use of transfer modalities, e.g. cash-based transfers (CBTs), which allow tailoring of food assistance responses to local contexts and market realities. The expansion and scale-up of CBTs is a key priority for the region and a number of strategies to achieve this have been identified as follows.

• Improvement in programme design to maximise the benefits of CBTs;
• Strengthening of in-house capacity in the areas of market and retail assessments, as well as supply chain;
• Documentation and dissemination of best-practices generated in the region;
• Improve linkages between CBTs and nutrition outcomes;
• Strengthening preparedness capacity for the use of CBTs in emergencies.

In order to deliver the adequate level of support to country offices in the areas mentioned above, the RBN seeks to complement the existing capacity and expertise with a JPO CBT officer who can be mentored to have his/her skills strengthened and improved.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Title of Post:Programme Officer for Cash-Based-Transfers (JPO)

Grade:P2

Supervisor:Regional CBT Officer

Unit:Programme & Policy

Country:Kenya

Duty Station:Nairobi

Duration:Initially 1 year renewable up to 3 years

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct supervision of the Regional CBT Officer, the selected candidate will perform the following tasks - after familiarisation with the local context and WFP s policies and strategies.

• Identify key steps, timing and support required to assist Country Offices (COs) to scale up CBTs in a manner that is aligned to the corporate CBT business model;
• Support corporate capacity building initiatives for CBTs and participate in trainings and workshops as required;
• Work with various country offices in the region conducting cost-efficiency and cost-effectiveness analyses of CBT interventions;
• Support COs in the identification of appropriate transfer modalities; assist with feasibility studies and evaluations; and supporting programme design;
• Assist COs in the elaboration of emergency preparedness plans for CBTs;
• Liaise with other units of the RB - specifically Protection, M&E, Finance and Supply Chain, to analyse CBT pipelines and funding issues in COs;
• Review project proposals and other relevant documentation to ensure quality assurance and compliance with corporate policies, strategic objectives and guidance;
• Support the research agenda on new CBT-related issues under development (i.e. measuring impact on local economy, financial inclusion, protection outcomes, retailer engagement strategy).

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Advanced University degree, or University degree with experience and training/courses, in one of the following disciplines: International Development, Economics, Agriculture, Food Security or other field relevant to humanitarian or development assistance;
• Two to four years (max) of post-graduate, progressively responsible relevant experience in designing, implementing and/or evaluating food security and livelihoods projects;
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook);
• Proficiency in both oral and written English is a must;
• Strong interpersonal skills, team spirit and ability to work in multicultural settings;
• Behavioural competencies as follows: Action Management, Client Orientation, Cognitive Capacity, Innovation, Partnering and Teamwork.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous work experience in the humanitarian and/or development sector in developing countries, especially in Africa, would be considered an asset;
• Good working knowledge of another official UN language (i.e Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish and Russian) would also be an advantage;
• As WFP s International Professionals are required to serve in different locations around the world during the course of their career (including in hardship duty stations), willingness to be mobile would maximise opportunities for long-term retention into the Organization.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

• Bi-monthly and final reports of activities undertaken highlighting the various areas of CBT programming where the JPO has gained skills in;

• Depending on the specific areas of work identified by the JPO and the supervisor, he/she will produce one or various reports on the following subjects:

• Preparedness plans in the region for the use of CBTs in rapid onset emergencies;

• Comparative study of cost-effectiveness of CBT interventions in the region;

• Use of CBTs to achieve nutrition outcomes;

• The role of CBTs in improving value chains of key commodities.

• The JPO will produce a synthesis paper that compares CBT operations across the region. Depending on the JPO s interests, the paper will focus on one of these subjects:

• Measurement of intangible benefits of CBTs;

• The role of the transfer modality on the achievement of various outcomes;

• Best practices in the use of CBTs for food security.

SUPERVISION

The JPO will work under the guidance of and report to the Regional CBT Officer. The supervisor will introduce the incumbent to the advisory role of the RB in CBTs. The JPO will be mentored in various tasks that range from feasibility assessments to more in-depth analysis on the performance and impact of CBT operations. Both the JPO and the supervisor will initially undertake field missions together but he/she will be required to undertake travel as strategically and functionally required.

The JPO position includes a Duty Travel and Training Allowance (DTTA) of USD 4,000 per year which may be used for learning activities related to the assignment and for career development.

TRAINING COMPONENTS

• Participation in country-level field missions for hands-on training on various components of CBT operations;
• Participation in regional CBT workshops organized by WFP and/or partners (i.e. CaLP);
• Completion of WFP online trainings for various sectors related to CBTs;
• Mentoring on specific analytical processes to evaluate CBT operations.

LEARNING ELEMENTS

Upon completion of the two-year assignment, the JPO will have acquired:

• Skills to successfully design and evaluate CBT operations in various settings (refugee operations, emergency response, protracted operations);
• In-depth understanding of risk management linked to the design and monitoring of CBT operations;
• Skills to measure cost-efficiency and cost-effectiveness of CBTs;
• Good understanding of protection principles in CBTs;
• Good understanding on how to design value chain interventions that translate into more effective CBTs;
• Good understanding of methods to measure the impact of CBT operations in the local economy.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:

30 APRIL 2018

https://bit.ly/2J3noYq

Closing date: 2018-05-11

DIRECTOR, NETHERLANDS

LOCATION(S): Amsterdam (Netherlands)

POSITION TYPE: Professional/Managerial

DEADLINE: May 11, 2018 11:59PM ET

ID REFERENCE: 2018-1616

DESCRIPTIONThe Development and Outreach Department of Human Rights Watch ( HRW ) is seeking highly-qualified applicants for the full-time position of Director to take the lead on fundraising and outreach events and initiatives in the Netherlands. The Director is responsible for raising 4M annually. The Director is based in Amsterdam and reports to the Managing Director based in London.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build financial support for the organization by soliciting major gifts and general support funds from supporters;
• Manage and oversee the development and outreach strategy for the Netherlands and the two-person development and outreach team in the Netherlands;
• Oversee fundraising, outreach and cultivation events including HRW s annual Voices for Justice dinner, conferences, researcher briefings, privately hosted dinners, and other events;
• In collaboration with the Committee leadership, manage all aspects of the Netherlands Committee including organizing regular committee meetings, sub-committee meetings and communications and working with leadership and members to develop fundraising, outreach and cultivation initiatives and to engage their networks;
• Research, identify, cultivate, steward and solicit prospective donors and existing supporters;
• Work with the Foundations team to research, identify, cultivate, steward and solicit prospective foundations and existing foundations;
• Represent the work of HRW to existing and prospective supporters;
• Identify new outreach opportunities and form relationships with partner organizations;
• Work in close partnership with the Media Officer to coordinate HRW s messaging and communications within the Netherlands and to engage with the media when appropriate;
• Work in close partnership with the Deputy Executive Director for Advocacy to coordinate HRW s advocacy work in the Netherlands and to engage with advocacy targets when appropriate;
• Administer HRW s legal entity in The Netherlands including filing annual reports, convening meetings and working with legal counsel;
• Oversee income tracking, expenditure budgets and regularly monitor the department budget to ensure that resources are allocated appropriately;
• Deliver outputs in a timely manner and be consistent with the agreed strategy and priorities of the Development department;
• Ensure organization-wide coordination and complementarity as well as maintain good working relationships with external partners; and
• Perform other responsibilities as may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education:** A bachelor s degree in international relations, social sciences, or related studies is required. An advanced degree in human rights or philanthropy is desirable.

Experience:A minimum of seven years of fundraising experience is required.

Related Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong oral and written communications skills in English and Dutch are required.
• Proven success in creating and managing major gifts programs and highly skilled at managing high-level donor relationships are required.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing large fundraising events, such as annual dinners and smaller bespoke events is required.
• Creativity, initiative, follow-through and excellent organizational skills are required.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within HRW as well as with external partners are required.
• Demonstrated commitment to human rights and/or international issues and the capacity to master and represent the mission and programs of HRW are essential.
• An entrepreneurial and disciplined self-starter who can work independently, but also function as a member of a development team, is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with fundraising in the Netherlands is strongly preferred.

Salary and Benefits:HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers competitive compensation and employer-paid benefits.

How to Apply:Please apply immediately or by 11 May 2018 by visiting our online job portal at https://careers.hrw.org/opportunities/show/?jobid=1616. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application submission, please email recruitment@hrw.org.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERHuman 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.

ABOUT HUMAN RIGHTS WATCHHuman 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.

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How to Apply:Please apply immediately or by 11 May 2018 by visiting our online job portal at https://careers.hrw.org/opportunities/show/?jobid=1616. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application submission, please email recruitment@hrw.org.

Closing date: 2018-05-11

The Communication Intern will focus on producing and editing quality content for a range of SPARK communications, including the SPARK website, social media presence and newsletter. Knowledge and experience in social media is required. The intern will also provide PR and communications support for relevant upcoming events, conferences and/or seminars. In addition, the intern will help out with everyday tasks around the Amsterdam office. SPARK offers the intern the opportunity to work with young people from various countries, and to challenge him/herself within the context of a vibrant and growing NGO.

For this internship, we are specifically looking for someone who has ideas about social media and knows how to execute these.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• The responsibilities and tasks include, but are not limited to:
• Assist in producing and editing up-to-date content for the SPARK website, social media and newsletter;
• Assist in planning and executing communications and digital media strategies;
• Contribute to the enhancement of SPARK website updating content, SEO, AdWords etc.;
• Provide communications/PR support for relevant upcoming events, conferences, seminars;
• Assist with internal communications strategies;
• Assist with designing promotional materials;
• Assist with promotional video production.

Requirements and Skills

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor or Master s programme, preferably in Communications, Journalism or a field relevant to SPARK s work;
• Excellent English language skills;
• Proven editing and writing skills;
• Journalistic skills: not afraid of picking up the phone and giving someone a call;
• Social media knowledge and experience are essential;
• Familiarity with Google Drive/Docs/Analytics/SEO/AdWords etc.;
• Experienced with WordPress and MailChimp;
• Experience with graphic design and video production preferred (Adobe Creative Suite);
• Good communication and social skills and the ability to work in a multicultural setting;
• Proven organizational skills and the ability to work independently;
• Eligible to work in the Netherlands.

SPARK Offers

• International and dynamic working experience;
• Opportunity to take initiative and realise your ideas and plans;
• Full-time internship contract;
• Compensation of 350 EUR gross on full-time basis.

About SPARK

SPARK develops higher education and entrepreneurship to empower young, ambitious people to lead their fragile and conflict-affected societies into prosperity. SPARK is a dynamic and growing, international not-for-profit development organisation with 80+ staff members, in more than 14 offices around the world. SPARK supports refugees in the Middle-East by providing them with scholarships in universities and higher education institutions in the region. SPARK also supports young entrepreneurs in fragile states, to start or grow their own businesses.

If you have any questions regarding SPARK or the position, please visit our website www.spark-online.orgor call +31 20 753 0311, with reference: Communication Intern Amsterdam.

If interested, please apply with your motivation letter and your CV (both in English) on https://vacancy.spark-online.org. The deadline for application is 11 May 2018.

All applications will be assessed on rolling basis; interviews can, therefore, take place before the application deadline. However, due to the large volume of applications we receive, we cannot respond to every applicant. There may be a delay between the deadline and the moment we contact selected applicants.

If you have not received a reply we regret to inform that we have continued with other candidates.

Closing date: 2018-05-15

The Netherlands Red Cross helps to strengthen resilience of vulnerable people exposed to hazards and crisis situations and we respond to disasters and conflicts to save lives and alleviate suffering. In the Netherlands with more than thirty thousand volunteers and internationally through technical assistance, supplies and money. Together we act before, during and after disasters to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people.

We do this without regards to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinion. Our seven principles guide our humanitarian work: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations. The ICRC and the Netherlands Red Cross have opened two positions for:

Researcher The Hague 40 hours p/w for a duration of four years)

Purpose of the position Based in The Hague, the researchers work within the Netherlands Red Cross and under technical supervision of the ICRC office in Belgrade, and contribute to clarifying the fate and whereabouts of persons missing in relation to the Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Kosovo conflicts.

As part of their ongoing cooperation, the ICRC and the Netherlands Red Cross are looking for two experienced and skilled researchers to conduct research into the United Nations Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals (MICT) searching for information on individuals unaccounted for in relation to the Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Kosovo conflicts. Through their work the researchers assist the ongoing efforts in the Balkans to clarify the fate and whereabouts of around 10 000 persons still missing from those conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Review of the MICT archives documentation in search for information assisting the process of missing persons fate and whereabouts clarification. The entry point of the documentation review are the names of missing persons or specific requests received from the relevant authorities. The researchers pursue the necessary information based on the described parameters and under the overall and technical supervision of the ICRC Missing Programme Coordinator and the ICRC Research Team Leader respectively.
• Summarising and recording the MICT archives selected documents of interest in accordance with the existing working procedures.
• Processing and analysing the MICT archives documentation in accordance with the ICRC data management and confidentiality rules, contributing to the overall efforts of the archives research team
• Regular reporting on the work performed
• Proactive contribution to the optimization of the ICRC s efforts to clarify the fate and whereabouts of missing persons through archives research (proposing new strategies and/or activities)
• Research coordination and daily communication with MICT team in order to optimize efforts to find information on fate and whereabouts of persons missing in relation to the Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Croatia conflicts.

Profile candidate

Skills and experience University degree (Social science, Law, or equivalent) At least five years of work experience in the field of Missing Persons. Very good knowledge on the past conflicts in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Kosovo. Fluency in English, Excellent command of Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian languages; Knowledge of Dutch is an asset.

Competencies Excellent interpersonal skills, including proven experience and capacity to work constructively in teams under considerable pressure; Proven ability to undertake responsibilities with considerable degrees of autonomy; Good analytical skills and attention to details; Flexibility and capacity to adapt to changes; Commitment and interest for humanitarian work;

An assessment can be part of the selection procedure. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We offer A full time appointment (based on 40-hour work week) for four years. A flexible and human centred working environment in an international environment with a variety of international organizations. Well balanced employment conditions with space for initiative and development. Remuneration: the salary scale level is set at 12 as mentioned in the CAO, depending on education level and experience. (min. 3.581,35 until max. 4.778,76 gross per month on the basis of full time employment).

Please send your resume in English and letter of motivation with reference to Lieske Pott Hofstede before 15 May 2018using our online application tool:

https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareerpvt?jobId=6002&company=ICRCPROD&username=&st=52B56E96EA5F456AB79CB5ADE8BFE8D4EC682E89

For more information about the position, you can contact fbourdier@icrc.orgor pagagnon@icrc.org

For more information of the work of the Netherlands Red Cross please go to www.rodekruis.nland www.rodekruis.tv. NLRC on Facebook: Facebook.com/rodekruis and Twitter: Twitter.com/rodekruis

Acquisition for his vacancy will not be appreciated