Under the authority of the Head of Office and the supervision of the Head of the Legal Co-operation Division, Directorate of Human Rights and Rule of Law (DG I), the incumbent will carry out multiple assignments to meet the overall and specific objectives for the implementation of the project “Support to the implementation of the judicial reform in Ukraine”, in co-operation with the donors, partners and other stakeholders, and in compliance with the organisation’s regulations and/or donor requirements.

Employment is limited to the duration of the Project that is expected to end on 31 January 2021, and may be prolonged.

The incumbent performs the following key duties, in close co-operation with the Project Manager and the project team, 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;
• assists in organisation and participates in meetings, seminars, working groups, other events related to the activities of the project;
• contributes to the preparation of documents (e.g., reports, briefing, speaking notes), including editing documents prepared by non-native speakers (in English);
• assists in preparation, control and follow-up on budgetary and financial issues related to the project activities;
• participates in the evaluation of the project in order to identify appropriate adjustments;
• contributes to project reporting in line with the requirements;
• reports to superiors on the results achieved, on further requirements, risks and opportunities;
• contributes to the efficient functioning of the office in collaboration with the direct Project management in headquarters and with the Head of Office, Deputy Head of Office in Kyiv;
• undertakes official journeys in connection with project activities;
• promotes Council of Europe values internally and externally.

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 Ukraine.

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, international relations, public policy or political sciences.

Experience:

• At least two years of relevant professional experience carrying out corresponding duties of project management and implementation at the national and/or international level;
• Professional experience in the implementation of projects and/or programmes in the field of justice would be considered an asset.

Language requirements:

• Very good knowledge of one of the official languages (English), excellent writing skills and the knowledge of the legal language;
• Excellent knowledge of Ukrainian (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:

• proven experience and solid knowledge in the field of justice reform;
• knowledge and understanding of principles of work of the Council of Europe and its bodies;
• knowledge of the overall situation of the judicial reform in Ukraine;
• knowledge of project management tools (project cycle management, logistical frameworks, human rights based approach, etc.);
• ICT skills: sound computer skills and experience using standard tools in office applications (word processing, presentations, outlook, spreadsheet, databases, and the internet).
  • Planning and work organisation
  • Analysis and problem solving
  • Concern for quality
  • Teamwork and co-operation
  • Organisational and contextual awareness
  • Drafting skills
  • Learning and development

Desirable:

• Initiative
• Resilience
• Results orientation
• Adaptability

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

The Council of Europe project “Support to the implementation of the judicial reform in Ukraine” contributes to the successful implementation of the judicial reform and of the newly-adopted legislation on the judiciary and the bar so that their functioning and organisation comply with the respective European standards.

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 26 November 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).

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.

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.