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July 2004, Special Issue 01/04
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Editor: Ameena Payne, Executive Director University for Peace Geneva
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UPEACE
seeks Director of the
Institute for Media, Peace and Security (IMPS) to be based
in Geneva
The
United Nations affiliated University for Peace (UPEACE) welcomes
applications for the position of Director of the Institute for
Media, Peace and Security (IMPS), an autonomous centre operating
within the framework of UPEACE. The director will be based in the
Geneva office of UPEACE, and will be part of a unique university
that functions as a global knowledge network, created by a General
Assembly resolution of the United Nations two decades ago. The
director will be responsible for the overall management of the
IMPS and shall be responsible to the Vice Rector of UPEACE.
The objectives of the Institute for Media, Peace and Security (IMPS)
are:
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To become a focus of information, knowledge and documentation on
the role of the media in relation to violence, conflict, peace and
security so as to develop a sound basis for teaching, policy and
action;
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To support the development of high-quality, responsible, objective
and free media in developing and developed countries through education
and training to create and strengthen the skills and expertise required;
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To undertake research into the complex issues underlying the role
of the media in relation to violence, conflict and the building of
peace and security.
Duties of the Director of the IMPS will include:
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Coordinating the design, launching, follow-up and evaluation of
all activities of the IMPS especially guiding:
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Development, implementation (through face-to-face and distance modes)
and dissemination of professional short courses, modules, training
programmes, and Master's degree courses related to media, peace and
security;
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Monitoring of developments in the media in relation to potential
conflicts in high-risk countries to provide early warning and insight
into emerging problems;
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Researching and dissemination of information on the role of the
media in relation to violence, conflict, peace and security, including
developing case studies, lessons learned and best practice strategies
for utilising the media to build peace.
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Managing linkages between the IMPS and the UPEACE academic and regional
programmes;
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Managing the development and maintenance of relationships with partner
institutions and networks;
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Fundraising for the programme in collaboration with UPEACE Headquarters
in Costa Rica; and
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Reporting on activities of the programme to donors and other partners.
The director must hold earned academic credentials, management and
administrative skills, have professional experience related to media,
and demonstrate competency as a scholar. He/she should also have
strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to build networks. Subject
to negotiation, a contract shall be issued for an initial period
of three years, with remuneration in line with international standards.
Envisaged in the plans for the initial phase of the IMPS will be
provision for secretarial/administrative support and a full-time
programme officer to work alongside the director. As additional resources
are secured, it is envisaged that the IMPS will develop into a center
of excellence, acting as the hub for a dynamic network of partners
collaborating on issues of media, peace and security.
To
be considered for the position, please submit a letter of nomination
or application and motivation, curriculum vitae, and the details
for contacting four references, to:
Mr.
Georges Tsaï
Director for Planning and Development
University for Peace
P.O. Box 138-6100
San José
Costa Rica
Tel: (506) 205.9000
Fax: (506) 249.1929
E-mail: gtsai@upeace.org
Application deadline: All applications must be received by 21
July 2004. Short-listed candidates may be requested to undergo telephone
interviews, followed by face-to-face interviews. All candidates
shall be informed of the status of their application at the latest
by
19 September 2004.
For
further information, please see www.mediapeace.org.
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