EDITORIAL BOARD CALL FOR INTEREST

They provide comments on draft ETF publications, attend an annual plenary meeting, and, in some cases, may also be asked to collaborate closely with authors in the preparation of publications.

As a member of ETF Editorial Board, you may be expected to
• Review five to six manuscripts per year,
• Suggest possible topics for ETF publications,
• Attend an annual plenary meeting of the Board (expenses will be covered by the ETF).

This is an unpaid position, but among its benefits are
• Collaborating with an international editorial team,
• Staying on top of the latest innovations in education, training and labour market in transition and developing economies,
• Publishing with ETF staff members,
• Joining a professional community and networking among experts.

The ETF is seeking candidates who have
• a relevant academic degree,
• a good command of oral and written English,
• a recognised publication record (please provide a list of a maximum of ten publications in the ETF’s fields of work),
• a proven understanding of international policy and academic debates in one or more of the ETF’s fields of work, including in vocational education and training, in the context of transition and developing countries,
• a demonstrated active involvement in education and training or labour market issues,
• proven experience in editorial activities international publications e.g., previous involvement in editorial boards of international publication series or international journals,
• the necessary time to devote to the activities of ETF editorial board.

To apply, send a cover letter and CV to editorialboard@etf.europa.eu by 12 December 2011.

The members of ETF editorial board will be required to sign a declaration of their professional independence.

If you have any questions about the work of the the ETF Editorial Board, ETF publications policy or the activities of the ETF, please send an email to jha@etf.europa.eu or visit www.etf.europa.eu.