Senior Project Officer – Council of Europe Office in Kyiv

The Senior Project Officer will perform the following tasks in accordance with the Council of Europe’s procedures, guidelines and priorities with a concern for quality, efficiency, accuracy and confidentiality:
– Plans, organises, co-ordinates, implements and follows up on project’s activities in accordance with the Project’s workplan and calendar of activities, in close co-ordination with the project team and in co-operation with local partners and stakeholders; reports problems encountered; suggests priorities and adjustments as necessary;
– Liaises with local stakeholders, project consultants as regards the implementation of project activities;
– Establishes and develops effective contacts with high-ranking officials, national stakeholders and experts as regards the implementation of the project activities;
– Informs 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 activities of the Council of Europe Office;
– Provides direction and guidance to the field-based project team;
– Advises and briefs on project-related issues;
– Drafts narrative and mission reports related to project activities;
– Ensures close budgetary follow-up of all project expenditures, in accordance with regulations, procedures and donor requirements;
– Contributes to raising the visibility of the project by drafting web news items and press releases, by disseminating information and by providing advice and input on publications, by managing the project website;
– Assists in the event of an evaluation or audit of the project;
– Informs the Secretariat in Strasbourg, in co-ordination with the Head of Office, in case of problems, and advises on actions that should be undertaken to overcome the problems encountered;
– Ensures quality and relevance of programmes for activities, secure local speakers, prepare documentation and oversee the preparation by local partners; reports any problems encountered; suggest priorities and adjustments as necessary;
– Selects local service providers and negotiate contracts in consultation with headquarters;
– Provides and drafts elements for reports on the project;
– Prepares relevant meetings and drafts meeting minutes and lists of decisions;
– Prepares mission reports related to programme activities;
– Undertakes official journeys in connection with the activities described above;
– Performs any other task related to the implementation of the project as requested;
– Contributes to the efficient functioning of the Office, in collaboration with the Head of Office, the Deputy Head of Office and the direct project management.

Please note that the incumbent may be required to perform other duties not listed in the vacancy notice.

The European Union and Council of Europe Eastern Partnership Programmatic Co-operation Framework (PCF) started on 1 January 2015. The PCF builds upon the CoE and EU Policy priorities in the context of the Eastern Partnership and on the CoE expertise in standard-setting, monitoring and cooperation. The PCF is focused on supporting current reforms in the field of corruption and money-laundering, and further strengthens capacities in the region with regard to good governance and measures to fight corruption. The duration of the Project is 36 months.