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Young Bled Strategic Forum 2024 applications open

17. 5. 2024 | Bled Strategic Forum, PR, Young BSF

We are happy to announce that the Young Bled Strategic Forum 2024 (Young BSF 2024) applications are open!

Young Bled Strategic Forum is a unique meeting place for young leaders, offering them a platform to share their visions, exchange ideas and network with other exceptional young individuals from all over the world. Each year, it attracts a group of about 40 young leaders from diverse backgrounds and engages them in interactive discussions on pressing challenges and addresses inventive approaches to developing creative solutions. Young Bled Strategic Forum is an inseparable part of Bled Strategic Forum, the leading conference in Central and South-Eastern Europe.

If you are between 18 and 35 years old and committed to bringing positive change within society (you can be a student, young academic, NGO representative, activist, politician, engineer, young member of public administration or governmental institution, athlete, member of international organisation, entrepreneur, or anything else) you are eligible to apply. You can apply here for Young BSF by 2 June 2024 23:59.

This year, the Young Bled Strategic Forum will take place under the title Restoring Common Ground. It will take place between 30 August and 1 September 2024 in Pokljuka, Slovenia. The participants will then participate at the 19th Bled Strategic Forum on 2 and 3 September in Bled. Young Bled Strategic Forum participants will explore the factors that contribute to the divergence of realities and what can be done to bring these realities closer together to restore common ground from which meaningful social action can emerge.

For more information on the content of the conference and the format of the conference you can refer to the concept note and the website.

Razpis za delovno mesto – programski direktor/koordinator projekta

13. 5. 2024 | Employment, PR

Ustanova – Center za evropsko prihodnost (CEP) razpisuje delovno mesto: PROGRAMSKI DIREKTOR/KOORDINATOR PROJEKTA (1 delovno mesto) – M/Ž

Postani ključen del strokovne in zagnane ekipe CEP in njenega stebra Mir in varnost, ki s pomočjo mednarodnih in nacionalnih projektov krepi zmogljivosti in veščine strokovnjakov, ki na mednarodnih misijah in operacijah skrbijo za ohranjanje mednarodnega miru in varnosti.

Sodelovanje z mednarodnimi akterji ter odločevalci, sodelovanje pri ustvarjanju nacionalnih in mednarodnih politik na področju miru in varnosti, vsakodnevna komunikacija z mednarodnimi partnerji ter vodenje usposabljanj s poudarkom na povezavi med varnostjo in aktualnimi globalnimi izzivi omogočajo nenehen profesionalni napredek in možnost za karierno rast.

Nudimo:

možnost dolgoročnega sodelovanja;
priložnosti za soustvarjanje naše strategije in vidnih prispevkov v okviru ciljev Republike Slovenije v mednarodnih odnosih;
sodelovanje z mednarodnimi institucijami (EU, OZN, OVSE, AU) in partnerskimi organizacijami EU držav na področju izvajanja EU politik s področja miru in varnosti, še posebej s področja skupne varnostne in obrambne politike EU
vzpodbujamo nove ideje in odprto izmenjavo mnenj, idej in inovativen pristop ter poglobitev v vsebine.

Iščemo:

programskega direktorja/ico, ki bo koordiniral večji projekt, kar vključuje načrtovanje, koordinacijo dela mednarodnega konzorcija in implementacije mednarodnih aktivnosti, svetovanje pri načrtovanju in izvajanju politik, sodelovanje s partnerskimi organizacijami EU držav članic, z institucijami v državah prejemnicah (državah, kjer delujejo mednarodne (EU, ZN, OVSE, AU) misije in operacije) ter z akterji EU/mednarodne sfere;
zainteresiranega kandidata/ko, ki bo prispeval/a k našemu poslanstvu v stebru Mir in varnost;
timsko naravnano, zanesljivo osebo s sposobnostjo postavljanja prioritet ter visokim standardom za kakovostno opravljeno delo
sodelavca/ko, ki je organiziran-a, natančen-a in zna voditi manjšo ekipo.

Opis del in nalog:

načrtovanje, spremljanje in izvajanje mednarodnega projekta z več deležniki na področju skupne varnostne in obrambne politike EU;
priprava pisnih produktov, analiz in produktov za načrtovanje, vezanih na aktivnosti, implementacijo projekta in povezane vsebine;
poročanje o aktivnostih, zastopanje CEP na zunanjih dogodkih;
upravljanje s projektno dokumentacijo, finančno načrtovanje in upravljanje ter evalvacija;
koordinacija načrtov dela konzorcija in drugih pisnih produktov in orodij;
komunikacija z deležniki projekta – z mednarodnimi in EU partnerji, s predstavniki mednarodnih mirovnih misij, z mednarodno skupnostjo, tretjimi akterji – ter zunanja koordinacija;
promocija rezultatov projekta;
spremljanje dogajanja in razvoja politik in vsebin na zgoraj omenjenih področjih;
koordinacija izvajanja drugih mednarodnih aktivnosti, ki dopolnjujejo naše poslanstvo.

Zahtevana izobrazba:

Univerzitetna ali visoka strokovna izobrazba s specializacijo oz. magisterijem/druga stopnja družboslovne smeri, mednarodnih odnosov, novinarstva ali informacijske znanosti.

Zahtevano znanje jezikov:

Angleški jezik – tekoče (pisno, ustno komuniciranje in bralno razumevanje) (C1/C2)

Delovno znanje dodatnega uradnega jezika EU je prednost.

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
7 let delovnih izkušenj, ali 5 let vodenja mednarodnih projektov na mednarodnem področju
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 s področja miru in varnosti.

Prednost bodo imeli kandidati:

s poglobljenim poznavanjem politik EU s področja miru in varnosti, še posebej s področja skupne varnostne in obrambne politike EU;
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 in vodenja/koordinacije projektov ter priprave projektnih predlogov;
s poznavanjem finančnih standardov EU projektov;
z izkušnjami s pripravo in vodenjem mednarodnih dogodkov;
z izkušnjami sodelovanja z EU in mednarodno skupnostjo;
z izkušnjami z delom v mednarodnem okolju.

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/subjektu – »Prijava – razpis za delovno mesto Programski direktor/koordinator projekta«.

Rok za prijavo poteče dne 27. 5. 2024 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.

Announcing the title of the Bled Strategic Forum international conference 2024

9. 5. 2024 | Bled Strategic Forum, PR, Young BSF

The 19th Bled Strategic Forum International Conference, titled’ A World of Parallel Realities,’ will take place between 2 and 3 September 2024.

Within the framework of the title, the thematic focus of the Bled Strategic Forum 2024 will call for cooperation for the common good, by listening and hearing beyond one’s own views. Sustainable solutions are needed at a time when international society is confronted with a cycle of competition, insecurity, and antagonism, manifested in instability, violence, and conflict. The awareness that we live in a world of parallel realities encourages us to bring these realities together for the common good.

#BSF2024 will aim to bring new innovative approaches to the programme and involve young people more.

As per its mission, BSF 2024 will bring together a diverse set of participants, including heads of state and government, ministers, diplomats, businesspeople, scholars and experts, youth, and media from around the world. It will provide a platform for participants to openly discuss and contrast opinions and seek solutions for contemporary regional and global challenges.

Additionally, the Forum will provide an excellent opportunity for tailored bilateral and multilateral meetings and networking with prominent regional and global actors from diplomacy, policy, business, science, and innovation.

Before the BSF, Young BSF will take place between 30 August and 1 September in Pokljuka, Slovenia.

Study visit of Serbian MUP to Slovenia

22. 4. 2024 | PR, Regional cooperation, Serbia - management of patrols, Slovenian Development Assistance

Last week we hosted a study visit of the delegation from the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia in the scope of the ‘Strengthening of Patrol Management Capacities’ project. During the visit, colleagues from Serbia heard more about the Slovenian system of patrol management, technical management of the 112 & 113 system, and patrol management in Slovenia’s border regions with support from colleagues from the Slovenian Police. In the scope of the visit, the Serbian delegation visited the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Slovenia and the General Police Directorate, where Slovenian and Serbian colleagues discussed the successful cooperation in patrol management.

On the second and third days of the study visit, the Serbian delegation visited the Police Directorate Maribor, the Administration for Civil Protection and Disaster Relief – branch in Podravje and the Police Directorate Novo mesto, where they more the process of establishing an efficient patrol management system in Slovenia.

On the last day, the study visit focused on the planning of further activities within the patrol management system in Serbia, which will take place this year.

Activities are part of Slovenian development cooperation, financed by the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and implemented in cooperation with the Slovenian Ministry of Interior and Slovenian police.

Discussion on improving Europe’s competitiveness

16. 4. 2024 | PR, Transformative Power of Digital

It’s been a week since CEP, in collaboration with the European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE), hosted a discussion in Brussels focusing on improving the EU’s competitiveness. During this event, we officially unveiled our latest publication titled: “Improving Europe’s Competitiveness: Role of Open Markets, Emerging Technologies, and Strategic Alliances”.

At the discussion the speakers engaged in an in-depth discussion on improving the EU’s competitiveness, covering various aspects of the topic. Among the things they discussed was the consideration of adjustments needed to the EU AI Act, while acknowledging the complexities of negotiating regulations for swiftly evolving technologies at the EU level. In this context, they grappled with the challenge of striking a balance between regulations for protection and flexible frameworks to stimulate innovation.

They underscored the need for further integration of the EU’s Single Market as the engine for improving EU’s competitiveness. They emphasized the importance of fostering transatlantic cooperation and collaborating with like-minded partners to bolster the EU’s standing in the global arena. They also explored strategies for tapping into the digital transformation potential of the CEE region, recognizing it as a valuable opportunity for enhancing competitiveness.

Many thanks again to the speakers for and engaging and insightful discussion!

Matthias Bauer, Director, European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE)
David Brozina, Ambassador, Deputy Permanent Representative, Permanent Representation of Slovenia to the EU
Guido Lobrano, Senior Vice President of Policy, Director General for Europe, The Information Technology Industry Council (ITI)
Karen Massin, Head Government Affairs and Public Policy – EU Institutions, Google
Alexandre Roure, Head of Policy and Deputy Head of Office, CCIA Europe

For more on the topic, make sure to read the latest CEP publication here.

Conclusion of the ‘Strengthening Societal Resilience and Countering Foreign Perpetrated Disinformation in the Western Balkans’ project

12. 4. 2024 | PR, Regional cooperation, Slovenian Development Assistance, Strategic Communication, Strengthening Societal Resilience and Countering Foreign Perpetrated Disinformation in 6 Western Balkans Countries

The final act of the ‘Strengthening Societal Resilience and Countering Foreign Perpetrated Disinformation in the Western Balkans’ project unfolded as a comprehensive three-day regional training held online from April 9 to April 11, 2024. This event served as a platform for civil society, media, and government representatives from the six Western Balkan countries to collaborate on addressing and combating the extensive issue of disinformation in the region.

The conference began with an address by Ingrid Omahna (CEP), setting the stage for subsequent discussions. After that, on the first day, we had experts from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Global Engagement Centre (GEC) and European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO) with us. Craig Matasick (OECD) emphasised the importance of robust governance measures and institutional frameworks in safeguarding the information space’s integrity; Iva Nenadić (EDMO) talked about actionable insights for combating disinformation, and experts from GEC presented a Framework to Counter Foreign State Information Manipulation, new tool addressing the challenge of disinformation.

On the second day, the focus was on best practices to counter disinformation. The Elves, a Lithuanian civil society initiative, joined us, presenting the perspective of non-governmental organisations on disinformation. The governmental viewpoint was discussed by the Czech Centre against Hybrid Threats. The media’s perspective was discussed with Joscha Weber from Deutsche Welle. He highlighted the media’s role and the importance of responsible journalism in countering disinformation effectively. The program offered a comprehensive understanding of disinformation from diverse stakeholder perspectives. On the final day, they showcased case studies from Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia, addressing different aspects of disinformation. They revealed distinct challenges and strategies.

The group work sessions were a pivotal aspect of the training, providing attendees with the opportunity to engage in collaborative discussions and exchange ideas. These interactive sessions were not just about preparing national proposals to counter external disinformation but also about recognising the crucial role of each participant in this process.

Overall, the regional training was not just a platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing but also a source of empowerment. Led by leading experts in the field, it equipped participants with practical tools, methodologies, and best practices to address the multifaceted challenge of disinformation effectively.

The Project Strengthening Societal Resilience and Countering Disinformation in the Western Balkans is funded by the National Endowment for Democracy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Slovenia through development cooperation funds.