The Politics/International Relations Program seeks a broadly trained
political scientist with teaching and research interests in public policy. A
regional specialization in Europe is a plus, but is not required. AUBG is a
small, American-style liberal arts undergraduate institution dedicated to
developing the next generation of leaders for Southeastern Europe. Its
learner- centered environment and English language instruction attracts
excellent students from throughout the region. Competitive salaries are
based on experience and qualifications. PhD preferred. Rank is open.
Applicants should submit a cover letter addressing teaching philosophy, a
vita, and the names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three
references. Deadline for receipt of applications is 1 December 2003.
Address your cover letter and resume to POS Search Committee, American
University in Bulgaria, Blagoevgrad 2700, Bulgaria, e-mail:
vivanova@aubg.bg. Fax: +359 73 880
828. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. AUBG is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. Electronic submissions encouraged.
GTZ job in Bulgaria
Position Team Leader / Long-term Expert
Land & Standort
Country & Location Bulgaria
The Project An upcoming EU-Phare tender for: Improving the Management of EU
Funds
Assessment and strengthening the capacity of the National Fund and the
Implementing Agency to manage EU funds and co-financing resources in
preparation for extended decentralisation
Development of sound administrative and financial systems for management of
EU funds in the NF and IAs
Development and application of operational manuals of NF and IAs for the
different pre-accession instruments and introduction of quality assurance
techniques
Strengthening internal audit unit of the NF
Your Tasks
Project management and co-ordination
Strategic advice
Your Qualifications Senior expert with long-standing experience in the
above fields
Duration 24 months
Notes EU or EU Accession Countries citizenship is required.
Contact
Please send your English CV per e-mail referring to the above mentioned
position or contact Mr. Abele for further information: Phone: ++49 (0)6196
/ 79-3414 Bernhard.Abele@gtz.de
GTZ jobs in Bulgaria - railway
Position Railway Restructuring Experts
Land & Standort
Country & Location Bulgaria / Sofia
The Project GTZ-International Services is currently bidding together with
an international consortium for the Bulgarian Railway Organizational
Restructuring Project being tendered under the EU Phare Programme. In the
scope of Bulgarians accession to the EU the Government undertook a
fundamental structural reform of the countries´ key industries aiming on
introduction of market principles, commercialization and privatization of
state owned enterprises. The organizational restructuring of the Bulgarian
State Railways has started on 1998 and envisaged a separation of the
administrative functions from the commercial market activities, which
embarked its final stage with the complete separation of the railway
infrastructure management from the commercial operations. The currently
tendered project shall focus its activities on the following areas:
Studying and appraisal of the present state of restructuring of the Railway
Transport sector.
Review and assessment of the new management system for Railway Transport
Sector and proposals for changes within the framework of the Bulgarian
legislation taking into account the experience of the leading European
railway administrations. Special attention is required to the management
functions of the state with regard to the railway infrastructure
development, maintenance and renewal, as well as to the restructuring of
operation enterprise as a commercial entity.
Review and appraisal of the current legislative framework implementation and
level of harmonization with the relevant European legislation.
Monitoring and analysis of the development of the enterprises and their
management system.
Staff training at all levels of the railway transport, subject to a
preceding training need assessment.
Your Tasks
-Objectives of the Project Manager (9 months of assignment):
to direct and monitor progress on the project and prepare periodic progress
reports for the Project Steering Committee;
to manage project administration and finances;
to develop and maintain close links and excellent working relations with
Project Steering Committee, Central Finance and Contract Unit (CFCU) at the
Ministry of Finance and the EU Delegation on a day-to-day basis, to
coordinate project activity of experts;
to support the Executive Agency "Railway Administration" and State Railway
Infrastructure Company (SRIC) during the project execution in all aspects of
the railway reform.
-Objectives of two Lead Advisers:
Railway management and restructuring expert (13 months);
He/she will manage the analysis of the progress and perspectives of the
Bulgarian Railway reform, the set up of the new management structures, the
legislative framework and the staff training, as well as the implementation
of the results.
-Legislative framework expert (10 months):
He/she will have to prepare comparative analysis of the Bulgarian railway
legislative framework and the relevant European legislation. He will also be
responsible for the coordination of the practical execution should proposals
for improvement be accepted.
Your Qualifications
-Project Manager: minimum of 15 years relevant experience in
application of European's rules and norms (EC Directives and the Decisions
of the European Parliament, the European Commission and the European
Committee); direct involvement in the development of European's rules and
norms are of advantage; knowledge of the administrative arrangement and
structures, of the establishment of new Railway enterprises, the legislative
documents development and appliance, investment policy, transportation
technology, personnel training, working and final results analysis;
organizational experience in the field of Administration and Finance;
fluency in English.
-Two Lead Advisers: minimum of 5 years practical experience at a
senior level as officials in leading European Railways or as advisors to
reformation of railways with respective references; ability to work in a
multi-national team; fluency in English.
Duration 12 months; tentatively commencing on November 2002
Notes Please apply according to the EU-CV Format Please quote reference
Li10/02 when applying
Contact Please send the resume (by e-mail) to:
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische
Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH
GTZ International Services
Postfach 5180
65726 Eschborn Klaus.Limpf@gtz.de
For futher information please contact:
Klaus Limpf
Phone: ++49 (0)6196 / 79-3419
Fax: ++49 (0)6196 / 79-7450 Klaus.Limpf@gtz.de
STRENGTHENING ELECTED OFFICIALS' CIVIC OUTREACH SKILLS
Summary
NDI seeks to hire one resident representative to implement a program in Bulgaria
to strengthen elected officials' civic outreach skills. This individual would
work closely with NDI's Local Program Coordinator to identify and develop
constructive mechanisms for elected officials to reach out to non-governmental
organizations (NGOs) on issues of public concern. This position is based in
Sofia, Bulgaria, with regular in-country travel. Pending final approval of
funds, this program would run for the remainder of 2002, with the possibility of
extension into 2003. Anticipated deployment is early April 2002.
Background
NDI has worked in Bulgaria since 1990. For 12 years the Institute has worked
with all major political parties in both parliamentary development and electoral
politics, and with civic organizations on election monitoring and voter
education. NDI seeks to combine its present work with parliament and NGOs to
support the development of effective, productive relationships between political
office holders and organized citizen groups. NDI anticipates working initially
with a variety of elected officials in two to three municipalities to strengthen
those officials' abilities to reach out to non-governmental organizations on
issue-specific policy creation and implementation.
Primary Responsibilities
Programmatic
Work with locally and nationally elected officials to identify priority issues,
locate NGOs with similar interests within their geographic or issue based
constituency, and create NGO outreach strategies.
Organize and conduct training seminars and strategic consultations with elected
officials as needed.
Identify opportunities for project and/or issue specific collaboration between
NGOs and elected officials.
Work with NDI's Local Program Coordinator to assist select NGOs with development
of strategic plans and budgets.
Administrative
Coordinate with other NDI programs in country and in the region as well as with
relevant NDI program and regional staff, consultants, and trainers.
Develop and maintain relationships with the U.S. Department of State, USAID,
UNDP, and other organizations representing the international community in
Bulgaria.
Manage project finances within budget.
Submit monthly program reports, financial reconciliations, and periodic
evaluation reports to NDI/ Washington.
Qualifications
Proven ability to work with politicians, elected officials and non-governmental
leaders.
10 years of professional experience with some combination of work with elected
governing officials, political party branches, and civic advocacy or community
organizing groups. (Preference given to those with experience with local or
nationally elected legislative bodies).
Familiarity with the work of civic organizations basic organizational
development.
Professional or travel experience abroad, particularly in the Balkans
(preferred).
Proven ability to organize and facilitate conferences, seminars, or training
workshops.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants can apply now using our on-line resume tool. Refer to
Source Code NDIWS and cite the exact position title in the cover letter.
Or email your resume and cover letter as one document to:
ndi@rpc.webhire.com. Refer to Source
Code NDIWS in the subject line.
If applying for multiple positions, please refer to each job title in your cover
letter. Do not send more than one copy of your resume at a time.
