Under the authority of the Head of Office and the supervision of the Directorate General of Human Rights and Rule of Law (DG I) of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, the incumbent will carry out multiple assignments to help meet the overall and specific objectives for the implementation of the Council of Europe Project “Strengthening the Independence and Efficiency of the Justice System in Georgia”.
Employment is limited to the duration of the project which is expected to end on 31 October 2015.
This part-time employment will be transferred to full-time employment from 1 January 2015.
Key Activities
The incumbent will perform the following tasks in accordance with the Council of Europe’s procedures, guidelines and priorities with a concern for quality, efficiency, accuracy and confidentiality:
- prepare, ensure, manage, follow up and report on assigned activities under the project components (improved procedural guarantees for the handling of criminal cases and strengthened judicial self-governance) in accordance with the project work plan and in close co-operation with the national partners and stakeholders;
- co-ordinate the organisation and delivery of the activities carried out under the project with the Project Co-ordinator in Strasbourg; work with national partners and stakeholders and national consultants;
- liaise between the national partners and stakeholders and the Directorate General of Human Rights and Rule of Law (DG I) regarding the implementation of the project, report problems encountered; suggest priorities and adjustments as necessary;
- establish the project, its identity and its contribution among the other donors and actors in the justice field and propose synergies;
- ensure the full visibility of the Council of Europe and the Donor;
- ensure close budgetary follow-up of all activities and expenditure, in accordance with Council of Europe rules and regulations;
- update the Donor regularly on progress of the project implementation and discuss options for achieving expected results;
- supervise administrative and logistical support to implement the project;
- draft progress reports on the Project in coordination with the Project Coordinator; prepare and submit any other documentation and reports as required;
- oversee the preparation of Steering Committee meetings, prepare minutes and ensure proper follow-up to decisions taken;
- undertake official journeys in connection with activities described above.
This local recruitment procedure is open to candidates resident in Georgia.
Nationality: the appointed candidate must be a national of a Council of Europe member State.
Qualification: completed higher education followed by an appropriate professional qualification.
Experience: At least three years’ experience in contributing to the implementation of technical co-operation or policy-oriented projects in the field of judicial and legal reform, or a related field, preferably at an international level; Proven experience and knowledge of policies and best practices relating to the functioning of justice systems, and preferably the work of the Council of Europe in this field;
Language requirements: excellent knowledge of Georgian (mother tongue level); ability to express oneself, present and draft clearly, concisely and convincingly in English.
Managerial skills: Management of teams, networks, resources, projects; coaching of others.
Professional and technical competencies:
- Completed secondary education followed by an appropriate professional qualification; a university degree in law, international relations, public administration, political science or a related field would be an advantage;
- Professional expertise:
- Ability to take initiative and be responsible for managing complex activities;
- Planning and work organisation; ability to work under pressure, deal with multiple tasks and respect deadlines;
- Information-seeking;
ICT skills: Sound computer skills of standard tools in office applications (word processing, spreadsheet, data bases, presentation software, outlook, internet/intranet publication);
Interpersonal skills: service and client orientation, team-work and co-operation. Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural team.
Communication and linguistic skills:
- Knowledge of French would be an advantage.
- Excellent analytical and drafting skills;
Personal values: integrity, loyalty and conscience, discretion, independence and confidence, respect for diversity.