Under the authority of the Head of Office and the supervision of the Head of the Electoral Assistance Division, Directorate General of Democracy, the incumbent will assist with the implementation of the Council of Europe Programme Reform of the electoral practice in Georgia 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 December 2019.

The incumbent shall perform the following tasks in accordance with the Organisation’s procedures, guidelines and priorities, with a concern for quality, efficiency, accuracy and confidentiality:

• drafts background information on election-related matters in Georgia;
• seeks and collects information, data and documentation on election-related matters in Georgia;
• liaises with the local electoral stakeholders, including relevant officials;
• plans and organises activities in accordance with the Programme’s work plan;
• provides assistance in reporting on the progress of the implementation of the Programme;
• provides administrative and logistical assistance to headquarters-based staff and to the Head of the Office in the implementation of the Programme;
• prepares the contracts and deals with administrative procedures with third parties in compliance with CoE rules and regulations;
• carries out other tasks as may be required connected to the Programme’s implementation;
• contributes to the efficient functioning of the office, in collaboration with the Head of Office, the Deputy Head of Office and the Programme management.

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;
• A university degree, preferably in law, public administration or a related field would be an asset.

Experience:

• At least two years’ professional experience in public administration, international/or civil society organisations or political affairs;
• Relevant experience in assisting with the implementation and the management of projects;
• Excellent knowledge of matters related to elections and democratic standards.

Language requirements:

• Excellent knowledge of Georgian (mother tongue level);
• Very good knowledge of one of the official languages (English);
• Knowledge of Russian and/or French 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:

• Good knowledge and understanding of Council of Europe standards and work in the field of elections and democratic standards;
• Good knowledge of the Georgian electoral system;
• Knowledge of the overall political and social situation in Europe, in particular in Georgia;
• Knowledge of project management tools (Project Management Methodology, logframes, etc.);
• ICT skills: sound computer skills of standard tools in office applications (word processing, spreadsheet, data bases, presentation software, Outlook, internet/intranet publications);

• Organisational and contextual awareness

• Concern for quality
• Planning and work organisation
• Results orientation
• Teamwork and co-operation
• Analysis and problem solving
• Relationship building

Desirable:

• Professional and technical expertise:

• Experience in election-related work would be an asset;
• Good knowledge of the activities and procedures of the Council of Europe;

• Drafting skills

• Service 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 24 September 2018 (midnight Paris Time).

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.

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).

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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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