Programme Advisor - Serbia

The European Institute of Peace (EIP) is looking for exceptional individuals who share our vision for a world where people live in safety and peace because conflicts and grievances are resolved through inclusive dialogue and lasting political agreements.

We provide practical experience, technical expertise, and policy advice on conflict resolution. We use a variety of tools to help us do this, including analysis, mapping and design of peace processes and agreements, facilitating policy discussions, and proposing practical engagement, for example through inclusive dialogue and mediation support.

Based in Brussels and active in over a dozen countries, the European Institute of Peace is an independent organisation working collaboratively with European decision-makers, the parties to the conflict, and those who represent people suffering from insecurity or at risk of violence, as well as the conflict prevention, resolution and mediation community.

Our innovative approach to peace enables us to be agile, creative, and effective in everything we do, and these are key qualities we look for in our team members. See www.eip.org for more information

We are looking for a Programme Advisor to support the team’s current projects in Serbia within the Engagement, Dialogue & Process Design Unit (EDP).

You will

• Review, research and produce in-depth analysis on different aspects of the normalization dialogue process.
• Support the outreach, partnerships and consultation function with a range of stakeholders, including key civil society actors, in Serbia in the context of EIP’s work in the field of normalization.
• Support and contribute to the overall design and implementation of the programme.
• Facilitate contacts and engagement, including by providing entry points to relevant decision-makers and non-state actors.
• Support and contribute to the design and organization of structured programme activities, such as consultative workshops.
• Support and advise in the conduct of the public communication related to the programme.

Your skills and experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience, 3 of which spent in the field of diplomacy, mediation, mediation-support, dialogue facilitation or conflict resolution.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of the political and economic situation of the Western Balkans, in particular the normalization dialogue.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and people skills.
• Fluency in English and Serbian.

The Institute offers

• Consultancy contract from 15/11/2023 to 14/09/2024

How to apply

Recruitment process

Closing date: 31/10/2023, midnight (CEST).

Please submit using the following webform: https://vacancies.eip.org/jobs/apply/programme-advisor-serbia-service-contract-48

• CV in English;
• Motivation Letter in English.

Our hiring team will review all applications after the closing date of the vacancy. We will keep you informed on the status of your application.

EIP firmly believes that diverse perspectives are key to our work. Therefore we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusiveness. Your qualities and commitment are what matter to us, regardless of race, nationality, gender, age, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.