Category: Job Postings

Deadline for Applications: March 13, 2018

The United States Department of State is currently accepting applications for Foreign Service Information Management Specialist (IMS) positions.

Foreign Service Information Management Specialists are responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of a wide range of digital and telephone equipment. Take the IMS quiz to find out if you qualify for this specialization.

All potential applicants are strongly urged to read the entire vacancy announcement to ensure that they meet all of the requirements for this position before applying. To apply visit USAJOBS.gov.

Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is March 13, 2018.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 20 years old to apply and at least 21 years of age to be appointed. By law, all career candidates must be appointed to the Foreign Service prior to the month in which they reach age 60, except for preference eligible veterans. Applicants must also be available for worldwide service, and be able to obtain all required security, medical and suitability clearances.

If you have any questions about this position or the Foreign Service, please email DOSITRecruitment@state.gov or search for topics of interest in forums or FAQs.

Deadline for Applications: Ongoing until Filled

Academic Studies Press (Boston, MA) is seeking experienced candidates for the position of Acquisitions Editor.

The Acquisitions Editor will be responsible for acquiring scholarly and academic titles in Slavic and Central Asian Studies.

Preference will be given to a candidate with editorial experience and a record of acquisitions, extensive contacts with a wide array of potential authors, and fluency in the critical literature of and the newest developments in these fields. Experience in securing funding for books requiring subsidies is desirable. The successful candidate for this position will work with the Senior Editor to design a focused publishing program, taking into consideration the best opportunities in these fields, as well as the candidate’s interests, professional training, and publishing experience.

The Acquisitions Editor will carry out the following responsibilities:

• Solicit and evaluate book proposals and manuscripts in the above stated areas
• Solicit, evaluate, and process reports from peer reviewers
• Present proposed books to the Senior Editor
• Negotiate contracts
• Prepare accurate budgets for books acquired
• Identify and secure funding for books requiring subsidies
• Maintain accurate and timely schedules for transmittal of manuscripts to production
• Attend relevant conferences and events
• Actively participate in sales and marketing plans for promoting publications

If you wish to be considered, please forward a resume and cover letter noting salary requirements in Word or PDF format to aanzani@academicstudiespress.com

Deadline for Applications: February 10, 2018

The Wilson Center seeks a Program Assistant for the Kennan Institute. The incumbent will provide administrative support to the program.

Must have experience:

• arranging travel and hotel accommodations
• completing appropriate travel authorizations and vouchers, purchase orders, and other accounting-related paperwork
• coordinating activities and planning upcoming events
• drafting correspondence
• proofreading correspondence and reports for correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling in English and/or Russian.

Responsibilities:

• Provides administrative support to Director, Deputy Director, and staff of the Kennan Institute.
• Prepares and edits various correspondences for proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Arranges travel and hotel accommodations for staff members and participants in the Institute’s activities; completes appropriate travel authorizations, travel vouchers, purchase orders, petty cash, and other accounting-related paperwork.
• Prepares and organizes Kennan Institute public events; responsible for set-up, microphones, and all other logistical matters.
• Organizes multi-day conferences including travel logistics, catering, supplies, creating and formatting agendas and program materials, and coordinating staff and attendees.
• Assists with scholar administration including organizing scholar competitions, onboarding procedure, management of internal scholar seminar schedule, visa support, and scholar list.
• Assists with outreach, including communications by phone, e-mail, webpages, and social media.
• Maintains and edits the Kennan Institute blogs.
• Answers phones and office-wide email to provide information related to program activities.

For more information and instructions on how to apply please visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/490150500

There is no limit to the number of applications received. Deadline for Applications is February 10, 2018

Deadline for Applications: Ongoing Until Filled

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Deadline for Applications: February 5, 2018

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Deadline for Applications: January 29, 2018

Senior Organized Crime Adviser
Level: Senior Professional
Vacancy Number: VNSRMS00508
Duty Station: Belgrade, Serbia
Apply by: 29 January 2018 for full consideration
View the job description: https://www.pae.com/careers-react-opportunities

In order to receive full consideration, interested parties should create an online application and enter the relevant vacancy number at: https://www.pae.com/careers-react by 29 January. Only finalists will be contacted.  PAE-REACT will interview short-listed candidates in order to make nominations by the OSCE deadline.

Requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Excellent physical condition
• Possession of a valid automobile driving license and ability to drive using manual transmission
• Ability to cope with physical hardship and willingness to work extra hours and in an environment with limited infrastructure
• University education in law or significant work experience in criminal justice and/or law enforcement (the latter required for police corrections officer training)
• Advanced degree in relevant field
• Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience
• Experience in the practice of law, e.g. judges, prosecutors, lawyers, etc.
• Previous experience in law enforcement and/or public administration
• Experience in project management, including planning, budgeting, implementation and evaluation
• Knowledge of courtroom proceedings and criminal law and procedure
• Knowledge of international legal procedure standards and instruments
• Knowledge of the standards and practices of modern criminal justice systems
• Demonstrable organizational, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Good drafting skills and the ability to tailor reports and presentations to the needs of a specific audience
• Professional fluency in the English language, both oral and written
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, as well as the ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities
• Ability to operate Windows applications including word-processing and e-mail
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and with limited time frames

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Deadline to apply: January 19th, 2018
(DOT will be considering CVs as they arrive, so please submit CV asap)

*Must be a Czech national

Digital Opportunity Trust is currently looking for a Bilingual Program Manager for its 5-month project in the Czech Republic.

1. About Digital Opportunity Trust

Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) is an acclaimed international non-profit headquartered in Ottawa, Canada; with local operations around the globe. DOT is the leader in creating educational, economic, and entrepreneurial opportunity through the effective use of information and communication technology for communities and people in countries that are developing, in transition, or under stress. Continue reading “Job: Program Manager, Digital Opportunity Trust (Czech Republic)”