Vacancy Notice N° o16/2015
Senior Project Officer (Grade B5)
Office of the Directorate General of Programmes
Council of Europe Office in Kyiv
Job Mission
Under the authority of the Head of the Council of Europe Office in Kyiv and in consultation and co-operation with the Economic Crime and Cooperation Unit, Department of Information Society and Action against Crime, Directorate General of Human Rights and Rule of Law (DG I) of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, and within the framework of the Council of Europe and European Union Eastern Partnership Programmatic Co-operation Framework for 2015-2017 (PCF), the Senior Project Officer will carry out multiple assignments to meet the overall and specific objectives for the implementation of the Project on “Fight against corruption and fostering good governance; fight against money-laundering”, by supporting the reform processes aimed at enhancing good governance and strengthening the capacities of the public administration and criminal justice sector in order to effectively prevent and fight corruption in line with Council of Europe Conventions and other international treaties.
For this purpose, the Senior Project Offier will support and monitor the implementation of the set measures and activities in co-operation with relevant counterparts using the multi-stakeholder model, lead beneficiaries, and in compliance with the respective regulations of the Council of Europe and of the European Union.
The Senior Project Officer will be responsible in particular for the management and implementation of the project under the CoE/EU Eastern Partnership Programmatic Co-operation Framework (PCF), Project on “Fight against Corruption in Ukraine”.
Employment is limited to the duration of the Project which is expected to end on 31 December 2017.
Key Activities
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 draft elements for reports on the project;
Prepares relevant meetings and draft 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.
Please note that the incumbent may be required to perform other duties not listed in the vacancy notice.
Eligibility Requirements
This local recruitment procedure is open to candidates resident in Ukraine.
Nationality: the appointed candidate must be a national of a Council of Europe member State;
Qualifications: completed secondary education followed by an appropriate professional qualification;
Experience: at least five years’ relevant professional experience contributing to the implementation of assistance and co-operation projects in the field of law, good governance and human rights; at international and/or national level.
Language requirements: Excellent knowledge of Ukrainian (mother tongue level); Ability to express oneself, present and draft clearly, concisely and convincingly in Ukrainian and English.
Competencies
Managerial skills: Strong experience of carrying out corresponding duties of project management and project implementation in the framework of international or European technical co-operation programmes, in particular in the fields of rule of law, good governance and human rights would be an advantage;
Planning and work organisation; ability to work under pressure, deal with multiple tasks and respect deadlines.
Knowledge of specific project management tools (Project Management Methodology, logframes, risk monitoring etc);
A university degree in political science, law or other relevant field would be an advantage;
Awareness of the overall political situation in the region of Eastern Partnership countries would be an advantage;
ICT skills: Sound computer skills of standard tools in office applications (word processing, presentation software, outlook, internet/intranet publications);
Very good problem-solving skills;
Availability to travel.
? Interpersonal skills: service and client orientation, team-work and co-operation, relationship-building, diplomacy.
? Communication and linguistic skills: knowledge of French or other languages in the Eastern Partnership region would be an advantage.
? Personal attitudes: initiative and responsibility, result orientation and sense of continuous improvement, concern for quality, efficiency and accuracy, adaptability, self-management and development, organisational alignment, ability to work under pressure.
? Personal values: integrity, loyalty and conscience, discretion, independence and confidence, respect for diversity.
Location : Kyiv, Ukraine
Closing Date: 09 March 2015
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