Background:
The European Partnership with Municipalities Programme (EU PROGRES) is a joint action of the European Union, the Government of Switzerland and the Government of Serbia, to enhance stability and socio-economic development in the South and South West Serbia. In a holistic manner, EU PROGRES will endeavour to accelerate growth and improve the overall conditions in the Programme Area. The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) has been granted an initial budget of EUR 18,1 million for the Programme, which should be implemented in a timeframe of three years, starting in mid- 2010.
Direct beneficiaries of all activities are the twenty five municipal administrations (including city councils, and assemblies) taking part in the EU PROGRES:
• Ivanjica, Nova Varoš, Novi Pazar, Priboj, Prijepolje, Raška, Sjenica, and Tutin in the South West
• Blace, Žitorađa, Kuršumlija, Prokuplje in the Toplički District
• Bojnik, Vlasotince, Lebane, Leskovac, Medveđa, Crna Trava, Bosilegrad, Bujanovac, Vladičin Han,
Vranje, Preševo, Surdulica, Trgovište in the South Serbia.
Required Selection Criteria:
Competencies:
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNOPS
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Treats all people fairly without favouritism
Education/Experience/Language:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, development studies or other relevant degree; OR a combination of education and extensive working experience
Work Experience:
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in local governance/development field
• Demonstrated experience in project management generally
• Work experience in the Good Governance filed would be considered as advantage
Duty Station: Prokuplje, with extensive travel throughout EU-PROGRES Area of Responsibility
Duration: Nine months contract with three months probationary period
Deadline: 16 September 2012
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