HREA has launched an introductory e-course on the rights of refugees and
displaced persons. The course takes between 3 and 10 hours to complete
yet is completely self-paced and thus can be spread out over days, weeks
or even months depending upon the situation of the learner. Upon
successful completion of a final test the participant will receive a
certificate of completion. Tuition for this introductory e-course is
US$50. Tuition payments can only be made on-line by credit card

The FMSP is looking to hire an experienced and committed researcher for ongoing work on xenophobic violence and social cohesion in South Africa. Based at Wits University in Johannesburg, the position will require extensive  travel within the country. Responsibilities will include field research comprised of individual interviews and focus group facilitation in informal settlements and townships; providing detailed written documentation of the research findings; and contributing to research analysis and publications.

Two part-time vacancies at the Refugee Studies Centre

* Part-time Forced Migration Review Promotion and Funding Assistant

The post-holder’s tasks will include: identifying and following up opportunities for publicising and disseminating the FMR publication worldwide; coordinating distribution; handling requests and enquiries; identifying fundraising opportunities; preparing budgets and financial reports; and tracking income/expenditure.

Salary £19,743 - £22,879 p.a. (pro rata: 50% time)

"The treatment of third-country nationals at the EU’s external borders"
EU Fundamental Rights Agency

The first part of the fieldwork (relating to interception and rescue at
sea) will be carried out in Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Malta and Spain and
the second part in 10 border crossing points to be identified among
those with the highest number of entries of third country nationals into
the Schengen area.

Duration: 23 months

Budget: 760.000,00 EUR