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24/05/10 : Le Comité pour le Concours Jean-Pictet cherche un-e Directeur-rice Exécutif-ve

Pour voir l'annonce de poste (en anglais), cliquez ici.
Les candidatures doivent être envoyées à job2010@concourspictet.org, au plus tard le 18 juillet 2010 !

04/03/10 : Des nouvelles de James Cockayne (848)

James a rejoint le Center on Global Counterterrorism Cooperation : http://www.globalct.org/experts_staff.php

22/02/10 : Jeux de guerre et DIH

http://www.tsr.ch/tsr/index.html?siteSect=500000&channel=info#program=15;vid=11824375

22/02/10 : Concours Mondial de Procès simulé, Pretoria, Afrique du Sud, 8-9 décembre 2010

Suite au succès de la première édition du concours, l’Université de Pretoria a décidé d’organiser la deuxième édition du Concours mondial de procès simulé en droits de l’homme les 8 et 9 décembre 2010 pendant la semaine précédant les célébrations du 10 décembre.
Pour plus de détails sur les concours 2009 et 2010, merci de visiter la page suivante : http://web.up.ac.za/default.asp?ipkCategoryID=11341&subid=11341&ipklookid=10

16/02/10: Offre de poste à la FICR

La Fédération internationale des Sociétés de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge recherche actuellement 2 Conseillers juridiques. Plus d’information dans ce document.

14/01/10 : Ivo Josipovic

Ivo Josipovic, membre du jury de la 18ème édition du Concours Jean-Pictet est le nouveau Président de la Croatie.

01/01/10 : Master of Arts in Humanitarian Assistance

The Feinstein International Center at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts offers a one-year Master of Arts in Humanitarian Assistance Degree. The program is geared toward mid career professionals who have significant field experience in humanitarian action in an academic setting where they can further their knowledge and skills in the areas of nutrition, food policy, and economic, political, and social analyses as they relate to humanitarian action in famines, complex emergencies, and other disasters. For information on registration or the application process, contact the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at nutritionadmissions@tufts.edu or visit their website at http://go.tufts.edu/MAHA.

1/12/09 : Offre de poste

Le Commonwealth recrute, plus d'informations dans ce document ou sur www.thecommonwealth.org.

18/12/09 : Nouvelle compétition

Pour en savoir plus, ouvrez cette invitation à participer au tout premier Concours Mondial de Procés Simulé des Droits de l'Homme, organisé avec le soutien du Bureau du Haut Commissaire aux Droits de l'Homme des Nations unies et l’Université de Prétoria (Afrique du Sud).

13/11/09 : Offre de stage

RCN Justice et Démocratie recrute deux stagiaires/volontaires pour un poste d'Assistant Technique des Programmes et pour le Département Communucation.

4/11/09 : Job offer

UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST (UNRWA)

UNRWA is the United Nations agency responsible for the protection, care and human development of a population of some 4.6 million Palestine refugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Jordan , Lebanon and the Syrian Arab Republic. UNRWA is committed to assisting Palestine refugees in maintaining a decent standard of living, acquiring appropriate knowledge and skills, enjoying the fullest possible extent of human rights, and leading a long and healthy life. UNRWA is by far the largest UN operation in the Middle East with over 29,000 staff. Most of these staff are refugees themselves, working directly to benefit their communities - as teachers, doctors, nurses or social workers. For its international team, UNRWA is seeking to employ a qualified:
Legal Officer

This is a temporary vacancy announcement issued to cover the absence of the current incumbent for a period of one year.
Vacancy Announcement Number
09-HQ-JR-47
Grade
P-3

Deadline for Applications
23 November 2009

Duty Station
Jerusalem

Under the direct supervision of Chief, International Law Division, the incumbent of this position is responsible for providing international law input and advice to Headquarters and Fields on a wide range of issues, in particular operational issues arising in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, protection and access.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
· Provides legal advice on the interpretation of international law, including human rights, international humanitarian law, and UN privileges and immunities and responds to requests from Headquarters and Fields;
· Drafts and reviews reports to United Nations bodies, including the General Assembly and human rights mechanisms, to key donors and NGOs;
· Liaises with other UN Agencies and NGOs on protection issues, including through participating in UN working group meetings in the West Bank as appropriate;
· Provides legal support to the Senior Protection Coodinator, Field Protection Coordinator and Gender Adviser;
· Researches and prepares drafts of legal opinions, policies, studies, briefs, reports and correspondence on international law issues;
· Responds to requests from governments and asylum seekers’ representatives on verification of registration as a Palestine refugee with UNRWA and related issues;
· Provides support and advice on access issues.
Professional Knowledge and Experience
· A university degree in law or professional qualification in law, with specialisation in international law;
· Six years' experience as a lawyer, or legal counsellor in a national or international organisation, a teacher of law or a combination of such experience. Time spent in post-graduate studies in an international law may be counted toward the experience requirement;
· Excellent command of spoken and written English.

Competencies
· Ability to negotiate effectively;
· Ability to effectively compile and synthesize information;
· Proven ability in the analysis of facts/information, the development of rigorous arguments and replies and the provision of sound advice;
· Good English drafting skills;
· Ability to progress with work independently and to participate as a member of a small team;
· Ability to communicate effectively with a range of internal and external contacts.

Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of contemporary problems of the Middle East ; Post-graduate degree in law; Familiarity with the UN system and practices; Working knowledge of Arabic.

Additional Information
The incumbent may be required to travel in the Agency’s five fields of operations.

Conditions of Service
UNRWA offers an attractive compensation package including annual salary starting at $ 57,453 net tax free with dependants or $ 53,629 single, plus post adjustment of 45.8 %. Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include education grant, dependency allowance, home leave, pension fund, health insurance and 6 weeks annual leave. All UNRWA duty stations (with the exception of Gaza ) are family duty stations.

How to Apply
To start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted.

General Information
UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women. UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.
UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights, for diversity, and for non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs.
Date of issue: 28 October 2009/LM

31/10/09: Job offer

Parliamentarians for Global Action www.pgaction.org is looking for someone to cover a 6 month leave of the Senior Programme Officer at the International Law and Human Rights Programme, ICC Campaign (ratification, implementation and cooperation with the ICC) in our office in The Hague. Position is to be filled 1 December 2009. English proficiency required. French, Arabic, Spanish or Indonesian speakers preferred. Please contact former picteist for more information at pgaiccdeborah@gmail.com