Professional Opportunities

Notify other ACUNS members of work, study, fellowship and conference opportunities. Send your posting to bburns@wlu.ca.

OHCHR is seeking qualified candidates for the post of Chief Human Rights Office, D-1 level, in the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and I would like to request your assistance in distributing the attached vacancy notice among your network. The future incumbent will be the advisor to the Secretary-General Representative in the country and will lead a team of over 45 people deployed in different locations. The attached announcement details all requirements and qualifications of the post. Candidates fulfilling the minimum requirements indicated in the vacancy announcement are requested to apply directly to the notice with reference 10-HRI-UNAMI-424550-R-Baghdad, through Galaxy website at www.jobs.un.org. Deadline to receive applications is 6 August 2010. > More Information

The U.S. Institute of Peace Jennings Randolph program calls for applicants for the 2011-2012 Senior Fellowship Program:
The Jennings Randolph (JR) Program for International Peace awards approximately 12 residential Senior Fellowships each year to allow outstanding scholars, practitioners, policymakers, journalists, and other professionals the opportunity to conduct research on peace, conflict, and international security while taking advantage of their time in Washington D.C. to make connections with other scholars and practitioners both inside and outside USIP.  These in-house fellowships normally last for ten months starting in October 2011.   Fellowships are open to citizens of any country and include a stipend of up to $100,000.  The application deadline is September 8th, 2010.  Website and more application information available at www.usip.org/grants-fellowships/jennings-randolph-senior-fellowship-program.