Drugo varnostno usposabljanje za diplomatsko osebje

Drugo varnostno usposabljanje za diplomatsko osebje

1. 4. 2025 | Peace and security, POTC, PR

Peace Operations Training Centre (POTC) v sodelovanju z Oddelkom za varnostno načrtovanja v Službi za varnost, nepremičnine in logistiko tudi letos organizira Varnostno usposabljanje za diplomatsko osebje. Usposabljanje bo potekalo v torek, 27. maja 2025 na Gradu Jable.

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Varnostno usposabljanje je namenjeno vsem profesionalnim diplomatom, ki jih RS napotuje v države z nizko stopnjo varnostnega tveganja in nimajo predhodnega znanja s področja zagotavljanja osebne varnosti. Po uspešno zaključeni udeležbi bodo udeleženci sposobni prepoznati različne varnostne grožnje, razumeti osnove varnostnih postopkov in protokolov na DKP, poznati osnove ravnanja v spremenjenih varnostnih razmerah na DKP in na poti, prepoznavati aktivnosti nadzora, uporabljati ukrepe za zmanjšanje varnostnih tveganj ter uporabiti ukrepe in metode za zmanjševanje stresa v visoko stresnih situacijah.

Ciljna skupina: diplomatsko osebje pred napotitvijo v tujino.

Udeležba na usposabljanju je zaprta za javnost.

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Successful Completion of the Comprehensive Approach to Gender in Operations Training

Successful Completion of the Comprehensive Approach to Gender in Operations Training

18. 3. 2025 | Peace and security, POTC, PR

The Comprehensive Approach to Gender in Operations training, held at Jable Castle in Slovenia from 10 to 14 March 2025, was successfully completed by 14 participants from 8 different countries. The training was delivered in cooperation between the Peace Operations Training Centre (POTC) and the European Security and Defence College (ESDC).

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During the five-day training programme, participants from various professional backgrounds worked on topics such as:
• Gender mainstreaming,
• Gender roles and power structures within the local context,
• Normative and legal frameworks and the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda,
• Vulnerable groups in conflict and conflict-related gender-based violence,
• The gender dimension in human trafficking,
• The gender dimension in the climate-security nexus,
• Gender mainstreaming in Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) missions,
• Experiences from international missions and operations, including the roles of gender and protection advisers and gender focal points in peace operations, and
• Individual contributions to gender mainstreaming.

The overall objective of the training was to enhance operational effectiveness by equipping participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively incorporate a gender perspective in CSDP and international missions and operations.

POTC would like to thank the trainers and ESDC for their excellent cooperation, and especially all participants, who significantly contributed to the successful delivery of the training through their high level of engagement, active participation, and insightful discussions.

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New CEP Report! Seeking Opportunities and Mitigating Risks: The Way Forward for CEEs Digital Transformation

New CEP Report! Seeking Opportunities and Mitigating Risks: The Way Forward for CEEs Digital Transformation

17. 3. 2025 | PR, Regional cooperation, Transformative Power of Digital

Our latest report: Seeking Opportunities and Mitigating Risks – The Way Forward for Central and Eastern Europe’s Digital Transformation is out!

Much has changed in transatlantic relations and digital cooperation since we began working on this report in early 2024. Despite some caveats, there was broad consensus that the US and the EU were strategic partners in the field of digital cooperation—an idea we have consistently promoted  in our past publications on digital transformation of Central and Eastern European (CEE) region.

However, shifting geopolitical dynamics and the new US administration have drastically altered the nature of this relationship. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has described the current era as one of harsh geopolitical competition. Despite these challenges there is space for cooperation in key areas, particularly in advancing digital transformation and ensuring that Europe remains a strong and competitive player in the global economy.

The CEE region has an important role to play in this process. As it seeks to strengthen its position in the global digital economy and the intensified geopolitical environment, it must navigate a landscape filled with both opportunities and challenges. While the region has demonstrated remarkable ambition and talent, turning potential into tangible progress requires strategic policymaking, investment in digital infrastructure, and a commitment to fostering innovation at all levels of society.

The aim of this publication is to explore different areas where the countries of the CEE region could play a more prominent role in advancing digital transformation and strengthening the EU’s competitiveness. All articles in this publication conclude with policy recommendations, offering policymakers some ideas on how to navigate this changed environment. In an era where digital leadership is closely tied to geopolitical influence, Europe and the CEE region cannot afford to stand still. Although written in a seemingly different era, these contributions remain highly relevant and provide valuable insights.

  • Two major reports on improving EU’s competitiveness published last year, one by Mario Draghi and another by Enrico Letta, have set out ambitious strategies for Europe’s digital and economic progress. But the key question remains: will these ideas translate into real change? Barbara Matijašič tackles this challenge in her article, arguing that while Europe has no shortage of high-level strategies, the real issue lies in implementation. Without effective action, the gap between ambition and reality will only widen.
  • Beyond policy debates, the practical dimensions of digital competitiveness are also at stake. Radu-Cristian Muşetescu and Mihai Sebe explore how CEE countries can contribute to and benefit from Europe’s digital transformation. They emphasize the need for a balance between fostering local innovation and scaling up digital industries to compete globally.
  • One of the most pressing questions is whether the EU and the US can maintain a functional digital partnership despite these shifts. In her article, Andrea G. Rodríguez examines whether the EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC) can still serve as a viable platform for cooperation. With uncertainty surrounding the TTC’s future, Rodríguez highlights the key dilemmas that need to be addressed to prevent transatlantic digital policy from becoming another casualty of global tensions.
  • Looking toward the future, Wiktor Sędkowski discusses the role of 6G and immersive technologies in bridging the digital divide and ensuring that Europe remains at the forefront of technological innovation. His article outlines how investments in connectivity, AI-driven services, and digital infrastructure can create a more inclusive and competitive digital ecosystem.
  • Finally, no digital transformation strategy can succeed without robust cybersecurity. Ewelina Kasprzyk presents a case study on cybersecurity cooperation in the CEE region, highlighting how stronger regional frameworks and international partnerships can enhance resilience against growing cyber threats.

 

 

Access the report Seeking Opportunities and Mitigating Risks – The Way Forward for Central and Eastern Europe’s Digital Transformation here.

Razpis za delovno mesto – Projektni vodja II

Razpis za delovno mesto – Projektni vodja II

11. 3. 2025 | Employment, PR

Ustanova – Center za evropsko prihodnost (CEP) razpisuje delovno mesto: PROJEKTNI VODJA II (1 delovno mesto) – M/Ž

Postani ključen del strokovne in zagnane ekipe razvojnega stebra CEP, ki udejanja zunanjepolitične cilje v državah in regijah ključnega pomena, prispeva k njihovem razvoju ter približevanju standardom EU.

Ponujamo zanimivo, raznoliko in fleksibilno delo v okviru operativnega izvajanja zunanjih politik, t.j. v obliki kompleksnih projektov in programov, prilagojenih potrebam držav v razvoju, analize politik, koordinaciji mednarodnih dogodkov in svetovanje institucijam držav prejemnic pri načrtovanju in implementaciji političnih ciljev. Tukaj je moč najti nabor zanimivih vsebin in aktualnih področij nacionalnih in evropskih politik, kjer je tudi potencial za nadaljnji karierni razvoj.

  • Nudimo možnost dolgoročnega sodelovanja;
  • Vzpodbujamo nove ideje in odprto izmenjavo mnenj, idej in inovativen pristop ter poglobitev v vsebine;
  • Nudimo priložnosti za soustvarjanje naše strategije in vidnih prispevkov v okviru ciljev Republike Slovenije v mednarodnih odnosih;
  • Nudimo sodelovanje z vladnimi institucijami in nevladno sfero znotraj in izven meja Slovenije ter z EU akterji na področju izvajanja politik, kot so med drugim razvojno sodelovanje, širitev EU, zunanje-varnostne politike (kot sta kibernetska varnost, boj zoper dezinformacije), pravosodje in notranje zadeve, vladavina prava, regionalna politika in razvoj.
  • Poslanstvo razvojnega stebra CEP bogati vrsta horizontalnih aktivnosti naše organizacije, med drugim strateški in politični dogodki o aktualnih temah zunanje-varnostnih politik našega, evropskega in globalnega prostora, sodelovanje pri mednarodnih publikacijah, raziskavah, analizah politik.

Iščemo vodjo mednarodnih projektov CEP, kar vključuje načrtovanje, koordinacijo in implementacijo mednarodnih aktivnosti, svetovanje pri načrtovanju in izvajanju politik, sodelovanje z vladnimi institucijami Republike Slovenije ter institucijami v državah prejemnicah (državah Zahodnega Balkana, držav Evropske sosedske politike) ter z akterji EU/mednarodne sfere.

Iščemo zainteresiranega kandidata/ko, ki bi prispeval k našemu poslanstvu v stebru razvojnega sodelovanja – v dobrobit držav v razvoju in za izpolnitev ciljev zunanje politike Republike Slovenije.

Iščemo timsko naravnano, zanesljivo osebo s sposobnostjo postavljanja prioritet ter visokim standardom za kakovostno opravljeno delo.

Opis del in nalog:

  • Pomoč pri načrtovanju, spremljanju in izvedbi raznolikih projektov, predvsem za področje Zahodnega Balkana, Ukrajine, Moldavije, ki se izvajajo v okviru zgoraj naštetih politik;
  • Priprava pisnih produktov, analiz in produktov za načrtovanje, vezanih na aktivnosti, implementacijo projektov in povezane vsebine;
  • Poročanje o aktivnostih, zastopanje CEP na zunanjih dogodkih;
  • Upravljanje s projektno dokumentacijo, pomoč pri finančnem načrtovanju in upravljanju; pomoč pri pripravi finančnih poročil;
  • Komunikacija z deležniki projekta – s slovenskimi organi ter organi v partnerskih državah, z mednarodno skupnostjo, tujimi akterji – ter zunanja koordinacija;
  • Sodelovanje pri strateškem komuniciranju;
  • Spremljanje dogajanja in razvoja politik in vsebin na zgoraj omenjenih področjih;
  • Koordinacija izvajanja mednarodnih dogodkov, ki dopolnjujejo naše poslanstvo.

 

Zahtevana izobrazba:  Visokošolska 1. stopnje (prejšnja) oz. bolonjska stopnja družboslovne smeri, novinarstva ali informacijske znanosti

Zahtevano znanje jezikov:

  • Angleški jezik – tekoče (pisno, ustno komuniciranje in bralno razumevanje) (C1/C2)
  • Jezik ciljnih držav/regij (bosanski jezik ali hrvaški jezik ali srbski jezik ali ukrajinski jezik) (B2/C1)

Zahtevana računalniška znanja:
urejevalnik besedil – osnovno
delo s preglednicami – osnovno
delo z bazami podatkov – osnovno
poznavanje računalniških omrežij – osnovno
poznavanje operacijskih sistemov – osnovno
računalniško oblikovanje – osnovno

Drugi pogoji:

  • Državljanstvo države članice Evropske unije
  • Vsaj pet let delovnih izkušenj
  • Vozniško dovoljenje B kategorije
  • Usposobljenost za delo z računalnikom (delo z urejevalniki besedil, delo s preglednicami, delo z bazami podatkov, poznavanje računalniških omrežij, poznavanje operacijskih sistemov,
  • Poznavanje področja mednarodnih odnosov in politik EU, razumevanje delovanja vladnih struktur.

 

Prednost bodo imeli kandidati:

  • s poglobljenim poznavanjem politik do Zahodnega Balkana in držav Evropske sosedske politike;
  • z interesom za dinamično delo na ravni politik oz. njihovega operativnega izvajanja ter interesom po soustvarjanju programskih ciljev naše organizacije;
  • z izkušnjami na področju posredovanja znanja in izvajanja mednarodnih aktivnosti;
  • z izkušnjami na področju načrtovanja projektov in priprave projektnih predlogov;
  • z izkušnjami s pripravo mednarodnih dogodkov;
  • z izkušnjami sodelovanja z EU in mednarodno skupnostjo;
  • z izkušnjami z delom v mednarodnem okolju in/ali sodelovanjem z institucijami v državah Zahodnega Balkana in državah Evropske sosedske politike.

Izbrani kandidat/ka bo delo opravljal/a na sedežu CEP, Grajska cesta 1, 1234 Mengeš.

Prijava naj vsebuje življenjepis in motivacijsko pismo. Kandidati naj prijavi pošljejo po elektronski pošti na naslov: [email protected] s pripisom v naslovu – »Prijava – razpis za delovno mesto Projektni vodja«.

Rok za prijavo poteče dne 9. 4. 2025 ob 23:59. uri. Upoštevane bodo vse prijave, ki bodo pravočasno prispele na zgoraj navedeni elektronski naslov.

Izbrani kandidat/ka bo o izbiri obveščen/a v roku 15 dni po odločitvi o izboru. Razpis je objavljen tudi na spletni strani Zavoda RS za zaposlovanje.

Rok za oddajo prijav: 9. 4. 2025 (do 23:59).

Winter HEAT Equips Participants with Wide Range of Skills

Winter HEAT Equips Participants with Wide Range of Skills

24. 2. 2025 | HEAT, Peace and security, POTC, PR

The winter edition of the Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT), organised by the Peace Operations Training Centre (POTC) under the aegis of the European Security and Defence College (ESDC), was successfully delivered at the Gotenica Police Training Centre in Slovenia from February 16th to February 21st, 2025.

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This comprehensive training programme aimed to equip civilians deployed in peace missions and operations abroad with the necessary skills to navigate potentially dangerous working conditions and hazardous situations.

The training covered a wide range of topics, including threat awareness, medical help, orientation, communications, and mobility. Participants engaged in both classroom sessions and practical field exercises, such as 4×4 driving, evacuation planning, and stress management. The course also addressed critical areas like awareness of weapons, mines, and unexploded ordnance (UXOs), as well as kidnap analysis and hostage survival techniques.
The highlight of the training was the Thursday simulation exercise, which allowed participants to apply the knowledge they had gained throughout the week. These scenarios encompassed various challenges that might be encountered in conflict areas, providing a hands-on learning experience that is invaluable for those working in high-risk environments.
The training would not have been possible without the dedication of representatives from the Slovenian Police and Armed Forces and the participation of a diverse group of background players. The staff of the training centre also made sure that the training ran smoothly and aided us when needed.

Overall, HEAT 2025 was a success, empowering participants with the tools and confidence needed to operate effectively in hostile environments. We wish the participants the best of luck in their future endeavours.

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Project kickoff in North Macedonia

Project kickoff in North Macedonia

13. 2. 2025 | North Macedonia - digitalisation, PR, Regional cooperation, Slovenian Development Assistance

Yesterday, 12th February, a new project in the field of digitalization in North Macedonia was launched in Skopje.
 
The State Secretary at the Ministry of Digital Transformation, Ms Gordana Klincharova, and representatives of the Ministry of Local Self-Government and the Association of the Units of Local Self-Government (ZELS) held a working meeting with the CEP Project Team, headed by Ms Jelka Klemenc, Head of International Development (CEP). They were also joined by Ms Nika Rotar, Minister Plenipotentiary and Deputy Ambassador, and Ms Gjyle Vishaj, Minister Plenipotentiary, Economic Affairs (Slovenian Embassy in Skopje). They agreed upon an initial timeline, work plan, and other modalities.
 
 
The project, which is supported by the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs (Slovenian Aid & Partnerships), will address one of the central elements of the National Development Strategy of North Macedonia (2024–2044), related to the strategic priority of “Sustainable local and regional development.” Incorporating applicable Slovenian experience and expertise, the project will enable key steps to provide a sustainable national platform for the digital development of North Macedonia’s cities and towns and thus enable more efficient delivery of municipal services to citizens.

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