Bridges Weekly Trade News Digest • Volume 8 • Number 30 • 15th September 2004
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VACANCIES
TRADE AND INVESTMENT ADVISOR, WWF. WWF is looking for a trade and investment advisor to work in its European Policy Office in Brussels. The position requires an in-depth understanding of economic policy or international governance, drawing on several years of experience in the public, private or voluntary sectors; exceptional communication and networking skills; a willingness to travel extensively; and an excellent command of English and ideally another main European language. To apply, please send a written response to the following two questions along with a CV: What is the most effective role of organisations such as WWF in working to affect change (maximum 300 words)? Choosing an issue of pressing personal concern to you, relating to international economic policy and its implications for sustainable development, outline a strategy for how you would use the opportunity presented by working with WWF to deliver a piece of specific policy change (maximum 500 words). For further information and to apply, please contact Laurence Jacques, Office Manager, email: LJacques@wwwfepo.org.
JUNIOR PROGRAMME OFFICER TO THE TRADE THEME, EUROPEAN CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT POLICY MANAGEMENT (ECDPM). ECDPM is looking for a creative individual able to assist in the planning and management of key elements of the Centre’s Programme for ACP-EU Trade Relations, working in Maastricht, the Netherlands. The Junior Programme Officer will, among other, conduct and assist in practical research; draft and assist with the writing and editing of ECDPM publications; review literature and research on trade; assist in document preparation; plan and report on activities carried out within the programme; and assist with the initiation and management of contacts with ACP and European organisations, activity partners, and fund-raising agencies. ECDPM is looking for an individual with a university degree in economics, preferably post-graduate with a background in international trade; a minimum of two years experience in development co-operation; familiarity with and experience/ keen interest in trade and development issues; very good writing, analytical and synthesis skills; excellent inter-personal and communication skills; and excellent writing and editing skills in English and good working knowledge of French or vice versa. Applications (motivation letter — format free — in English or French) with a recent CV (in English) should be sent by email to Leonne Willems, Human Resources Officer at lw@ecdpm.org and should arrive no later than 30 September 2004. More information can be found at http://www.ecdpm.org (go to: about ecdpm - vacancies).