Under the authority of the Head of Office and the supervision of the Project Manager, the incumbent assists in the implementation of the Project ‘Strengthening the application of European human rights standards in the armed forces’, in co-operation with the donors, partners and other stakeholders, and in compliance with the Organisation’s values, regulations and/or donor requirements.

Employment is limited to the duration of the Project which is expected to end on 31 January 2019, and may be prolonged.

The incumbent performs the following key duties in close co-operation with the Project team, 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 and implementation of project activities in accordance with the project work plan and its calendar of activities, under the supervision of the Project Manager;
• contributes to the preparation of documents (e.g. reports, briefings, speaking notes), including editing documents prepared by non-native speakers (in English/Armenian);
• ensures consistency of the documents prepared;
• assists in organisation and participates in meetings, seminars, working groups, etc. related to the activities of the projects;
• liaises with the project team in the field and in headquarters;
• assists in preparation, control and follow-up on budgetary and financial issues related to the project activities;
• participates in the evaluation of projects in order to identify appropriate adjustments;
• contributes to project reporting in line with requirements;
• liaises with stakeholders such as project consultants, beneficiary institutions, donors and other partners as regards the implementation of project activities;
• assists experts and consultants when on mission in Armenia;
• contributes to raising the visibility of the project by preparing visibility materials, preparing news and disseminating information to those concerned;
• carries out allocated assignments for other activities organised by the relevant Division/Department;
• reports to superiors on the results achieved, on further requirements, risks and opportunities of developments or events;
• promotes Council of Europe values internally and externally;
• contributes to the efficient functioning of the Office, in collaboration with the Head of Office and the direct project management.

Note: The incumbent may be required to travel within Armenia.

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 Armenia.

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 the fields of project management and human rights/rule of law/security.

Experience:

• At least two years of relevant professional experience in carrying out corresponding duties of project management and implementation in the framework of technical co-operation or policy-oriented projects, including some aspects of management of financial resources;
• Knowledge of the Council of Europe’s human rights standards, in particular in the field of the armed forces.

Language requirements:

• Very good knowledge of Armenian;
• Very good knowledge of one of the official languages (English);
• Knowledge of Russian would be an advantage.

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 in the framework of international or European technical co-operation programmes, in particular, in the field of human rights and the security sector;

- knowledge and understanding of European human rights standards and of the Council of Europe’s principles and work in this field;

- ICT skills: sound computer skills of standard tools in office applications (word processing, presentation software, outlook, internet/intranet publications);

- knowledge of specific project management tools (Project Management Methodology, logframes, risk monitoring, etc.);

- good knowledge and understanding of the political and human rights situation in the country;

- knowledge of the activities and procedures of the Council of Europe would be an advantage.

• Teamwork and co-operation
• Concern for quality
• Drafting skills
• Communication
• Resilience
• Analysis and problem solving
• Planning and work organisation

Desirable:

• Service orientation
• Results orientation
• Adaptability
• Initiative

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 03 September 2018 (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.

Any false statements knowingly made by applicants in their application for employment or at the time of their engagement will result in the termination of their employment by the Council of Europe.

The Council of Europe is the continent’s leading organisation in the protection of human rights, democracy and rule of law. It was founded in 1949 in order to promote greater unity between its members and now includes 47 member states, all having signed up to the European Convention on Human Rights.

By Statute, the Council of Europe has two constituent organs: the Committee of Ministers, composed of the member states’ Ministers for Foreign Affairs, and the Parliamentary Assembly, comprising delegations from the national parliaments. The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of Europe represents the entities of local and regional self-government within the member states. The Commissioner for Human Rights is an independent and impartial institution within the Council of Europe mandated to promote the awareness of and respect for human rights in member states.

The European Court of Human Rights is the judicial body which oversees the implementation of the Convention in the member states. Individuals can bring complaints of human rights violations to the Strasbourg Court once all possibilities of appeal have been exhausted in the member state concerned.