Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA Human Security Division:
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Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA Human Security Division:
Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA Directorate of Political Affairs DP Human Security Division: Peace, Human Rights, Humanitarian Policy, Migration The Human Security Division of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs / Directorate of Political Affairs is looking for a Human Security Adviser for Ukraine (100%) (based in Kiev) to strengthen Switzerland's role in Ukraine in the field of human security, specifically peace policy and human rights. Tasks and Responsibilities: Drawing on the Ukraine Cooperation Strategy for 2015-2018 and the annual planning of the Human Security Division (HSD), he/she will contribute to the development of the HSD programme in this country bearing in mind the need for a coherent Swiss approach. He/she will be responsible for implementing and following up activities under the programme. This includes: Giving substance to, developing and managing the HSD programme, in collaboration with international and local partners; Identifying new projects and project partners, evaluating project proposals and submitting them to the HSD; Monitoring and following up projects (content and financial development); Preparing information on the political, economic and social situation in the region, as relevant to the HSD's programme and peacebuilding projects; Closely coordinating activities with the embassy and cooperation office; Coordinating Switzerland's activities with those of other international stakeholders, as well as with local and regional initiatives; Establishing and maintaining a network of key contacts with local, regional and international partners and stakeholders; Regular reporting to the HSD and writing the annual human rights report on Ukraine; Requirements: Advanced university degree in a relevant field; Further specialization in human security, conflict resolution and transformation, and human rights would be a significant advantage; A minimum of five years' professional experience, preferably in human security, conflict resolution and transformation, and human rights, some of which has been spent in the field; Sound track record in programme and project management; Familiarity with the geographical context and the relevant conflict would be a significant advantage; Experience in process support and working with local and international partners; Familiarity with the federal administration and the FDFA is an advantage; Initiative and reliability; Good communication skills; Very good command of two national languages and English (written and spoken); Good knowledge of Russian and/or Ukrainian is an advantage; Excellent physical condition; Driving licence; Swiss nationality. Directorate of Political Affairs DP Swiss Expert Pool for Civilian Peace Building (SEP) Bundesgasse 32, 3003 Berne Tel. +41 58 462 76 71, Fax +41 58 463 89 22 E-Mail: [email protected] www.eda.admin.ch/expertenpool Start: Duty station: Duration of contract: Deadline for applications: Interviews are planned in Berne for: As soon as possible Kiev / with regular travel throughout the country 1 year (renewable up to 4 years) 22 November 2014 10, 11 and 12 December 2014 For further information please contact: Mrs. Layla Clément, Section Peace Policy Europe, Asia, Mediation and Democratisation, [email protected], +41 58 465 02 07 or Mr. Martin Eggenschwiler, Swiss Expert Pool for Civilian Peace Building, [email protected], +41 58 462 87 98. Assignment: The assignments take place within the framework of the Swiss Expert Pool for Civilian Peacebuilding (http://www.admin.ch/opc/de/classified-compilation/20042290/index.html). Federal employees receive a contract for the duration of the deployment and will be granted leave of absence from their current post. Application: Please send your application to Federal Department of Foreign Affairs Directorate of Political Affairs DP / Human Security Division Swiss Expert Pool for Civilian Peace Building Martin Eggenschwiler Bundesgasse 32 3003 Bern [email protected] A complete application contains: an application letter in a Swiss official language, an essay of one page A 4 in English describing your motivation, a CV in English, diploma and certificates of employment, the completed Personal History Form SEP (see: https://www.eda.admin.ch/eda/en/home/aussenpolitik/menschenrechte-menschlichesicherheit/frieden/expertenpool/expertenpool-stellenangebot.html under Additional information / Downloads) Swiss Expert Pool for Civilian Peacebuilding The deployment of civilian experts within the scope of Switzerland’s policy on peace, human rights, and humanitarian issues is part of an old tradition. According to the specific needs, these civilian experts are made available for temporary civilian peace projects in such capacities as election monitors, police advisors, or specialists in domains such as constitutional matters, mediation, rule of law, human rights, and humanitarian law. www.eda.admin.ch/expertenpool 2/2