Project Description:
In the context of the EU funded project “Improving Cooperation in South-East Europe by Actions for Strengthening the Regional Cooperation Council”, the Central European Initiative intends to create a dedicated organizational structure “Twinning Unit” based in Sarajevo next to the Regional Cooperation Council premises in order to support the implementation of the project activities.
The Project envisages an intense calendar of activities aiming at strengthening the RCC Secretariat: study tours to other international organisations, capacity-building seminars, stakeholder conferences as well as the introduction of innovative ICT tools, will be some of the initiatives foreseen by the CEI with the ultimate aim to promote the enhancement of regional cooperation between and among the countries of South-East Europe.
Responsibilities:
-Processing of communications/administration;
-Meetings organisation.
Required Qualifications:
- Previous experience of 1year of managing / administration of activity in the context of an international organization, RCC included, and/ or
of an European Union funded project;
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal;
- Mother tongue or equivalent in Bosnian or Serbo-Croatian;
- Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet);
- A proven sense of organisation, initiative and responsibility;
- Ability to carry out assigned duties with due diligence and under time pressure;
- Ability to work in an international environment and to travel;
- Good attitude for working in a team;
- Good knowledge of the RCC and CEI structures and activities;
- Good knowledge of EU policies and instruments towards the Western Balkan region;
- Commitment to full time service for the entire duration of the action.
A University degree in fields connected to the Project activities (international relations, political science, economics, law, etc.) and the knowledge of other languages will be considered as an asset.
Provision of Contract:
The successful candidate will be based in Sarajevo in an office in front of the RCC headquarters, on a full-time basis, for a period of 18 months plus three months of probation period.
Duration of the project: 24 months (December 2011 – November 2013)
Deadline: 10 February 2012
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