Under the authority of the Head of Office and the supervision of the Justice and Legal Cooperation Department, Directorate General Human Rights and Rule of Law (DGI) of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, the incumbent will carry out multiple assignments to meet the overall and specific objectives of the Project “Strengthening the Capacity of the High School of Justice of Georgia”. For this purpose, the incumbent will manage the implementation of the Project activities, working closely with the counterparts and cooperating with other stakeholders to ensure synergies, in compliance with the Council of Europe rules and regulations.

Employment is limited to the duration of the Project which is expected to end on 31 January 2018.

* Local recruitment procedure organised in accordance with Rule No 1234 of 15 December 2005

The incumbent performs the following key duties in compliance with the Council of Europe’s procedures and guidelines with professionalism, integrity and respect:

• Plans, co-ordinates, implements, delivers and follows-up on project activities in accordance with the Project’s Work Plan, in close coordination with the Project Team and in co-operation with the national partners and stakeholders; assesses progress and suggests adjustments;
• Liaises with the High School of Justice, other national partners and stakeholders, national and international consultants for the purposes of the implementation of the Project and reports back to the Project Coordinator on developments;
• Maintains regular contacts with international stakeholders supporting the High School of Justice and judicial training in Georgia;
• Informs regularly the Head of the Council of Europe Office and the Project Coordinator about the implementation of the Project and co-ordinates work with the Council of Europe Cooperation Programmes in Georgia;
• Prepares Project reports for internal review and complies with all related reporting requirements;
• Organises and follows-up the Project’s Steering Committee meetings; ensures the up-to-date Project communication according to Council of Europe Communication standards;
• Ensures the financial, administrative and procurement compliance in the implementation of the Project’s activities in accordance with the Council of Europe rules and procedures;
• Performs any other task related to the implementation of the project as requested;
• Contributes to the efficient functioning of the Office, in collaboration with the Head of Office, the Deputy Head of Office and the direct project management;
• Undertakes official journeys in connection with the activities described above.

 Please note that the incumbent may be required to perform other duties not listed in the vacancy notice.

This local recruitment procedure is open to applicants already present in Georgia.

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 in Law, Development Management or Public Administration.

Experience:

• At least five years relevant professional experience relating to the implementation of development assistance and co-operation projects in the field of justice at an international and/or national level.

Language requirements:

• Excellent knowledge of Georgian (mother tongue level);
• Very good knowledge of one of the official languages (English).

Nationality:

• Nationality of host country or one of the 47 Council of Europe member states.

Age:

• Under 65 years of age at the closing date of the vacancy notice.

Council of Europe staff members adhere to the values Professionalism, Integrity and Respect.

Essential:

• Professional and technical expertise

- Proven experience of carrying out corresponding duties of project management and project implementation in the framework of international and/or European technical co-operation programmes;
- Project management experience in the field of justice reforms would be an advantage;
- Good knowledge of project management cycle and tools;
- Knowledge of European standards and best practices in the field of justice;
- Knowledge of relevant Council of Europe standards;
- Sound computer skills of standard tools in office applications (word and excel processing, presentation software, outlook, intranet/intranet).
- Planning and work organisation

• Teamwork and co-operation
• Analysis and problem solving
• Relationship building
• Communication
• Drafting skills
• Adaptability

 Desirable:

• Concern for quality
• Creativity and innovation
• Resilience

For more information, please refer to the Competency Framework of the Council of Europe.

Applications must be made in English or French using the Council of Europe on-line application system. By connecting to our website www.coe.int/jobs you can create and submit your on-line application. Applications must be submitted at the latest 31 May 2017 (midnight Paris Time).

Applications will be examined with regard to the requirements of this vacancy and applicants will be informed in due course of the outcome of your application. This may take some time after the closing date. Preselected candidates may be invited to take written tests before an interview. Written tests may be eliminatory.

In accordance with the Staff Regulations of the Council of Europe, the compulsory retirement age is 65. We cannot therefore accept applications from persons over this age.

The conditions of recruitment and employment which apply are contained in Rule No. 1234 of 15 December 2005 laying down the conditions of recruitment and employment of locally recruited temporary staff members working in Council of Europe Duty Stations located outside of France apply (Link to Rule 1234).

The Council of Europe welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief or sexual orientation.

During the different stages of the recruitment procedure, specific measures may be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities.

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