Under the authority of the Head of Office and the supervision of the Justice and Legal Cooperation Department, the incumbent will carry out multiple assignments to meet the objectives of assigned components of the Project “Support to the implementation of the judicial reform in Georgia”. For this purpose, the incumbent will support and monitor the implementation of the activities, working closely with counterparts and cooperating with other stakeholders to ensure synergies, in compliance with the Council of Europe rules and regulations.

* 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 and with professionalism, integrity and respect:

• Implements, delivers and follows-up on assigned component activities in accordance with the Project’s Work Plan, in close coordination with the Project Team; assesses activities’ progress and suggests adjustments;
• Provides research and expert advice on assigned components; supports the Project team and short-term consultants with background research in preparation for and during field missions;
• Establishes and maintains close working relations with relevant national stakeholders and regularly reports back to the Senior Project Officer on component activities;
• Informs regularly Senior Project Officer and the Project Team on developments in the field of justice;
• Prepares bi-monthly progress reports for internal review and complies with all related reporting requirements;
• Contributes to the organisation and follow-up of the Project’s Steering Committee meetings;
• Ensures the financial, administrative and procurement compliance in accordance with the Council of Europe rules and procedures;
• Contributes to the efficient functioning of the office, in collaboration with the colleagues 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, Public Administration, international relations or political sciences.

Experience:

• At least three years’ professional experience relating to the implementation of cooperation programmes in the field of justice at the national and/or international level.

Language requirements:

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

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

- Relevant experience in assisting with the implementation and the management of international technical cooperation programmes or in national organisations. Experience in the field of justice sector reforms would be an advantage;

- Good knowledge of justice sector institutions and reforms in the country;

- Knowledge of project management tools;

- Experience of working with national authorities;

- Good research and analytical skills;

- Sound computer skills of standard tools in office applications (word and excel processing; presentation software; outlook; internet/intranet).

• Planning and work organisation
• Teamwork and co-operation
• Analysis and problem solving
• Teamwork and co-operation
• Organisational and contextual awareness
• Communication
• Drafting skills

 Desirable:

• Initiative
• Adaptability

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 06 June 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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