Under the authority of the Head of Office and the supervision of the Head of the Criminal Law Co-operation Unit within the Action against Crime Department, the incumbent carries out multiple assignments to meet the overall and specific objectives for the implementation of the Project ‘Structured sentence management for violent and extremist prisoners in Bosnia and Herzegovina’ in co-operation with the donors, partners and other stakeholders, and in compliance with the organisation’s regulations and/or donor requirements.
Employment is foreseen for a duration of 12 months with the possibility of renewal.
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:
- plans, organises and follow up on project activities (seminars, round-tables, conferences, expert meetings, etc.) in accordance with the project work plan, its calendar of activities under the guidance of the local Project Manager and in co-ordination with the Project Manager in headquarters;
- ensures quality and relevance of programmes for activities, secures local and international speakers, prepares documentation and oversees the preparation by local partners; reports any problems encountered; suggests priorities and adjustments as necessary;
- provides technical and substance briefings to short-term consultants prior and during their missions;
- co-ordinates the preparation of activities together with service providers and beneficiaries;
- drafts terms of reference for different contractual engagements that are aimed at implementing each project activity;
- monitors and follows up on purchase orders, contracts and mission orders, travel and accommodation;
- ensures close budgetary follow-up of all project expenditures, in accordance with CoE regulations and procedures and donor requirements;
- provides and drafts reports on the project;
- prepares relevant meetings and drafts meeting minutes and lists of decisions;
- prepares mission reports related to programme activities;
- drafts briefing notes, speeches, speaking points, official correspondence and other contributions;
- contributes to raising the visibility of the project by drafting web news items and press releases and by disseminating information;
- informs regularly the local Project Manager about the implementation of the project and co-ordinates his/her work within the broader framework of the overall action of the Council of Europe Office in Sarajevo;
- contributes to the efficient functioning of the office, in collaboration with the local Project Manager, and the direct Project management in headquarters;
- 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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 in law, international relations, social sciences, political science or related fields would be an advantage.
Experience:
- At least three 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.
Language requirements:
- Excellent knowledge of one of the official languages of Bosnia and Herzegovina (mother tongue level);
- Excellent knowledge of one of the official languages of the Council of Europe: 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.
Essential:
- Professional and technical expertise:
- proven experience of carrying out corresponding duties of project management and implementation in the framework of technical co-operation or policy-oriented projects;
- very good knowledge of the political and legal situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina;
- ICT skills: sound computer skills of standard tools in office applications (word processing, presentation software, outlook, internet/intranet publications);
- knowledge of project management tools (Project Management Methodology, logframes, etc.);
- availability to travel, mostly in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Teamwork and co-operation
- Planning and work organisation
- Analysis and problem solving
- Drafting skills
- Results orientation
- Initiative
- Communication
Desirable:
- Organisational and contextual awareness
- Resilience
- Concern for quality
- Professional and technical expertise: good knowledge of Council of Europe standards, notably Council of Europe Committee of Ministers recommendations in penitentiary and police fields, the European Committee for Prevention of Torture (CPT) standards and the relevant case law of the European Court of Human Rights.
For more information, please refer to the Competency Framework of the Council of Europe.