Senior Project Officer – Council of Europe Office in Baku

Vacancy Notice N° o6/2016

Senior Project Officer (Grade B5)
Office of the Directorate General of Programmes
Council of Europe Office in Baku

Job mission

Under the authority of the Head of Office and the supervision of the Head of the Civil Society Division, the Senior Project Officer will carry out multiple assignments to help meet the overall and specific objectives for the implementation of the European Union and Council of Europe Joint Programme ‘Civil Society Dialogue in Azerbaijan’.

Employment is limited to the duration of the Project which is expected to end on 28 February 2018.

Key activities

The Senior Project Officer performs the following key duties in accordance with the Council of Europe’s procedures, guidelines and priorities with a concern for quality, efficiency, accuracy and confidentiality:
– Plan, organise and follow up on project activities (seminars, round-tables, conferences, expert meetings, etc.) in accordance with the project work plan, its calendar of activities and in close co-operation with headquarters and counterparts;
– Ensure quality and relevance of programmes for activities, secure local speakers, prepare documentation and oversee the preparation by local partners; report any problems encountered; suggest priorities and adjustments as necessary;
– Select local service providers and negotiate contracts in consultation with headquarters;
– Ensure close budgetary follow-up of all project expenditures, in accordance with CoE regulations and procedures and donor requirements;
– Provide and draft elements for reports on the project;
– Prepare relevant meetings and draft meeting minutes and lists of decisions;
– Prepare mission reports related to programme activities;
– Contribute to raising the visibility of the project by drafting web news items and press releases and by disseminating information;
– Inform regularly the Head of the Council of Europe Office about the implementation of the project and co-ordinates his/her work within the broader framework of the overall action of the Office;
– Contribute to the efficient functioning of the office, in collaboration with the Head of Office, the Deputy Head of Office and the direct Project management in headquarters;
– Undertake 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.

Closing date: 03 February 2016
Location : Baku, Azerbaijan

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