Vacancy Notice N O43/2017 Project Officer (Grade B4) Directorate General of Democracy (DG II)
Vacancy Notice N° o43/2017
Project Officer (Grade B4)
Directorate General of Democracy (DG II)
Closing date: 10 January 2018
Location : Sarajevo
Job mission
Under the authority of the Head of Office and the overall supervision of the Head of the No Hate Speech and Co-operation Unit in the Anti-discrimination Department, Directorate General of Democracy, the incumbent will carry out multiple assignments to help meet the overall and specific objectives for the implementation of the Action “Strengthening the protection of national minorities” in Bosnia and Herzegovina under the European Union / Council of Europe Horizontal Facility for Western Balkans and Turkey, in co-operation with the donors, partners and other stakeholders, and in compliance with the organisation’s regulations and/or donor requirements.
Employment is limited to the duration of the Project which is expected to end on 30 April 2019.
Key activities
The Project Officer performs the following key duties in close co-operation with the Senior Project Officer, and in accordance with the Organisation’s procedures, guidelines and priorities, with a concern for quality, efficiency, accuracy and confidentiality:
-assists with the organisation, co-ordination, implementation and follow-up of project activities in accordance with the Action’s workplan and its calendar of activities, in close co-operation and co-ordination with the Senior Project Officer, providing expert advice on activities and ensuring timely delivery;
-establishes and maintains close working contacts with relevant stakeholders, EUD task manager, NGOs, specialised activities dealing with protection and promotion of minority rights and ensures a regular information flow on the activities organised and progress in project implementation;
-co-ordinates his/her work within the broader framework of the overall Council of Europe Office action in the country;
-serves as country Tri-Annual Plan of Action (TAPA) theme advisor;
-provides substance input on specific activities (providing regular advice to Headquarters about national developments in the thematic area, prepare by-monthly reporting);
-provides expertise regarding TAPA interventions;
-participates in the national Steering Committee Meetings when requested;
-participates in and contributes to meetings between CoE experts and national authorities/counterparts/beneficiaries concerning the project and ensures that decisions taken at these meetings are carried out;
-provides assessment of results and achievements and advises the Senior Project Officer about problems encountered; suggests new priorities and adjustments as necessary;
-supports headquarters-based staff and short-term consultants when carrying out tasks and missions in the field;
-ensures the visibility of the Council of Europe and the European Union with the beneficiaries by providing input for the Horizontal Facility Newsletter, website and social media;
-contributes to the efficient functioning of the Office, in collaboration with the Head of Office and the direct project management;
-undertakes official journeys in connection with activities described above.
Please note that the incumbent may be required to perform other duties not listed in the vacancy notice.
Eligibility Requirements
This local recruitment procedure is open to applicants already present in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Only applicants who best meet the following criteria will be considered for shortlisting.
Qualifications:
›Completed full course of general secondary education and appropriate professional qualifications.
A university degree in a relevant field (e.g. political science, international relations, law, etc) would be an advantage.
Experience:
›At least three years of professional experience relating to the implementation of technical co-operation programmes in the field of human rights.
Language requirements:
›Excellent knowledge of one of the official languages of Bosnia and Herzegovina (mother tongue level);
›Very good knowledge of one of the official languages (English);
›Knowledge of French would be an advantage.
Nationality:
›Nationality of the host country or one of the other 46 Council of Europe member states.
Age:
›Under 65 years of age at the closing date of the vacancy notice.
