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OAS Mediation Support Officer: Job Advert
March 5, 2010 -
This mid-level (P-03) position will focus on strengthening and promoting the OAS’ mediation support capacity. Main responsibilities will include documenting lessons learned, developing policies, strategies, and training resources, building networks with other multilateral and donor organizations working on mediation, and holding at least three regional workshops on mediation issues. The Officer will also work directly on specific mediation support activities with existing OAS Special Missions in the hemisphere.
This position requires a university degree in political science, law, international relations, peace and conflict studies, or related fields, at least four years experience in project management at national and/or international levels, working with multilateral agencies, international NGOs and governmental agencies on related programming and policy issues (conflict resolution, mediation, political dialogue), familiarity with the OAS, and field experience in Latin America and / or the Caribbean. Fluency in Spanish, English, and French is also required.
The Mediation Support Officer will be placed at the OAS Department of Sustainable Democracy and Special Missions (DDSSM) for an initial one-year period. This position will commence in July 2010.
The application process is open only to Canadian nationals.
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