The Community of Bosnia (COB) invites citizens of Bosnia & Herzegovinia (in and
outside of BiH), to take part in Re-Connect 2004 - a summer internship program
in BiH. BiH citizens who are current students or graduates from universities in
BiH and abroad are eligible to apply. Interns are placed with local and foreign
organizations in BiH for a full-time 2 month internship beginning in June 2004.
In addition to work responsibilities, all interns engage in volunteer service.
Interns participate in other activities organized by COB, including workshops
and opportunities for dialogue with Re-Connect participants, local peers, and
political and business leaders in BiH. Interns receive a monthly stipend of
approximately $400. For more information visit
www.cobonline.org Request an
application via an email to
cobamerica@aol.com Application deadline is February 1, 2004.
Client will be contracted to establish a dual MBA degree program in partnership
with a selected local (Bosnian) university.
In preparation of the Client's offer, an initial search of qualified candidates
for proposed local staff positions is being conducted.
If you feel that you qualify for one of the following proposed positions and are
interested in submitting your name for future consideration, then please email
your CV to:
Please indicate which proposed position you are qualified. Please note that ALL
positions required strong skills in speaking and writing in English.
Proposed Local Staff Job Descriptions:
Long Term Technical Assistance (Bosnian) Person Months
Academic Dean (1) 48
Associate Dean (1) 48
Librarian (1) 48
Senior level Administrators (2) 96
Mid-level Administrators (1) 48
Support Staff (4) 192
Illustrative roles for local staff (all subject to change or deletion):
Academic Dean. Seven years of academic experience as a full time academic hold
a terminal degree in a business discipline; have a demonstrated record of
excellence in teaching, and scholarship as well as progressive responsibility as
an academic administrator. Academic Dean is the direct partner of the Expatriate
Dean and the Chief of Party. Must have a strong commitment to educational
reforms and faculty development in higher education. Must possess a broad
understanding of business disciplines and related issues in business education.
Those candidates with a minimum experience of two years as a Dean with financial
and managerial oversight responsibilities will be preferred. Teaching
experience in a US or an EU university preferred. Strong interpersonal skills,
and oral and written communications skills in both Bosnian and English required.
Associate Dean (senior-level). Five years of experience in academic
administration, with terminal degree qualification in a business discipline
preferable. Three years as head of office is preferred. Mostly responsible for
faculty development and administration development programs. Strong background
in teaching and scholarly activities required. US and/or EU experience
preferred. Strong written and oral communications skills in English and Bosnian
are required.
MBA Program Director (senior-level). Five years of experience in program
management and execution of determined policies in student recruitment, testing,
evaluation and retention. Graduate degree in a business discipline required.
Excellent understanding knowledge of Bosnian academic system of higher
education, and its problems and strategies for reform agenda. International
experience. Strong communications skills, in Bosnian and in English.
Management Development Director (senior-level). Five years of experience in
academic programs experience, graduate degree required. Strong interpersonal
and communications skills. Will have supervisory role over the services of
professional development and marketing functions.
Administrative Assistant to the Dean (mid-level). Five years of academic
experience and graduate degree required. Administrator works closely with the
Dean as the executive assistant. Strong written and communications skills,
understanding of the higher educational system in Bosnia.
Other potential staff includes:
·Student Services Director (mid-level). Works with the MBA Program Director.
Responsible for student programs on or off campus.
·Admissions Director. Works with the MBA Program director. Responsible for
student selection, records, registrar functions.
·Director of Professional Development (mid-level). Works with the Director of
Management development.
·Director of Marketing (mid-level). Works with the Director of Management
Development. Responsible for promoting and publicity of the MBA programs in the
country and in the region. Oversees Web site, member of a committee on
admissions programs.
·Program Development Specialist (mid-level). Works with the Director of
Management Development on new programs development.
·Fiscal Affairs Manager (mid-level). Works with the Dean, responsible for
providing assistance on budget and financial management.
·Facilities Manager (mid-level). Works with the Dean, responsible for the
physical plant upkeep and maintenance.
·Librarian (mid-level). Five years experience as librarian, graduate degree in
library sciences. Good understanding of IT and data base applications.
·IT Specialist (mid-level). Works with the Dean and has responsibility to
manage the IT System for the project and all of its connections within the
University.
·Educational Evaluation Specialist (mid-level). Works with the Dean,
responsible for monitoring and evaluating the impact of the ongoing graduate
curriculum, provides recommendations.
·Administrative support staff. Secretarial, filing, archiving, admissions, IT
assistant, research responsibilities.
DPK Consulting seeks a judicial ethics and discipline advisor for a long-term
assignment (3 -5 years), senior level position on a Justice Sector Development
Project in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Advisor will work with the newly
created High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council to develop procedures for
investigating allegations of judicial misconduct, train investigative staff, and
backstop investigative processes and disciplinary procedures. Advisor will
assist enforcement of disciplinary systems for judicial professional that meet
international standards for impartiality and judicial independence. Advisor will
also participate in judicial training programs on ethics; design and implement
public education and outreach processes related to judicial ethics; and ensure a
system for complaints relating to judicial conduct is in place. Applicants must
hold a JD or other doctoral level law degree and be admitted to a bar
association in his/her country of origin/residence. He/she must have 10 years of
progressively more responsible legal work experience. Applicants must have 5
years working in judicial and legal reform projects in foreign countries and
experience working with judicial profession disciplinary systems. Previous
regional experience and Slavic language abilities desired. Applicant must have
excellent written and spoken English.
DPK Consulting seeks a senior-level legislative expert for a long-term
assignment (3 -5 years), senior level position on a Justice Sector Development
Project in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Advisor will work with the newly
created state-level Ministry of Justice to develop procedures for harmonizing
the legislative frameworks of the State, the Federation of BiH and the Republika
Srpksa; develop and implement practices to improve the transparency of the
legislative process, such as holding public hearings, engaging with
stakeholders, and working with donors and NGOs to facilitate legislative
advocacy. Applicants must hold a JD or other doctoral level law degree and be
admitted to a bar association in his/her country of origin/residence. He/she
must have 10 years of progressively more responsible legislative and legal work
experience. Applicants must have 5 years working in judicial and legal reform
projects in foreign countries and specific experience strengthening legislative
processes and harmonizing legislation. Working knowledge of and experience with
civil legal systems useful. Previous regional experience and Slavic language
abilities desired. Applicant must have excellent written and spoken English.
