The intern will be located in the premises of the Center for Euro-Atlantic Studies. The intern provides programmatic, research and administrative support in the implementation of the project “Reform of the Security Sector in Serbia”. Specifically:

1. Assists in developing the structure and contents of the Project outputs, and solicits the opinions and comments of the various stakeholders;

2. Compiles, reviews and summarizes reports and information submitted by stakeholders;

3. Prepares written reports on Project activities and outputs;

4. Ensures the website update as a part of the reporting system is continually updated;

5. Maintains communication with government officials, donors, international and non-government organizations, by drafting written correspondence, arranging, organizing and participating at meetings, conferences and training courses involving domestic and international counterparts;

6. Research work in the area of Security and Foreign Affairs;

7. Desktop and field research on public policies;

8. Writing and editing of publications;

9. Keeps minutes from meetings and drafts event reports, updates and maintains registers and files relating to the Project, including the electronic documents management system;

10. Provides interpretation and translation services;

11. Performs other duties as required, by hierarchy (Director and Head of the Office).

Qualifications:

1. Citizenship of Serbia or permanent residence in Serbia;

2. University student or recent graduate;

3. Interested in project management and Security and Foreign Affairs;

4. Experience in administration, project management and research;

5. Demonstrated research, analytical, problem-solving and/or organizational skills;

6. Ability to conduct research and collect information from a variety of sources;

7. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and the local language;

8. Computer literate with practical experience in Microsoft packages;

9. Ability to work in small environment with people of different nationalities, religions and cultural backgrounds.

Applying procedure

Please apply by sending a CV and cover letter by e-mail (naim-leo.besiri@ceas.org.rs) no later than 15 October 2011. Candidates who have not been contacted by 1 November 2011 should consider there will be no follow up to their application. If you have any question regarding the Internship Programme please contact Mr. Naim Leo Beširi at naim-leo.besiri@ceas.org.rs

CEAS is committed to achieving a better balance of women and men within the Organization. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. If the candidates do not meet the requirements stated above, CEAS reserves the right to cancel the selection procedure.

About the Organisation

CEAS

PROGRESS, DETERMINATION, INFLUENCE

CEAS Mission

CEAS is a non-profit think-tank, research and consulting organization. We conduct high quality independent research and thereby provide innovative, applicable recommendations, aiming at:- Strengthening liberal democracy in Serbia – Endorsement of the principles of supremacy of individual human rights, pursuit of transitional justice, sincere facing with the past and reconciliation in the region- Accelerating Serbia’s integration into Euro-Atlantic structures and increasing its ability of facing global challenges through joint international activities- Participation in building and securing a more open, safer, prosperous and cooperative international system, based on smart globalization.

CEAS Vision

Institutionalized liberal democracy in Serbia, providing for a lean and accountable government, established rule of law, secured individual – and thereupon derived collective – human rights and freedom, and a functional free market economy. Serbia is fully integrated into the European Union, NATO and other relevant Euro-Atlantic structures, thus actively participating in facing the challenges of an ever globalizing world.

CEAS Goal

Our overall goal is to facilitate better understanding of the EU, NATO and Euro-Atlantic liberal values of voluntary cooperation, inventiveness and progress, as well as of the policies and benefits of a full membership in EU and NATO, by disseminating information – and raising awareness amongst broader public or specific target groups in Serbia – on the Euro-Atlantic values and policies, and by creating viable policies, thus promoting the benefits to the citizens of Serbia deliverable by an EU or NATO membership of the country.

More information about the organisation at www.ceas.org.rs