Project Officer

Are you motivated, organised and with an eye for details? Would you like to contribute to the activities of an International Organisation working for human rights, democracy and the rule of law? If so, our job offer may be the right opportunity for you to work within social right sector, in particular related to employment rights of persons from vulnerable groups, vocational education and training.

As a Project Officer you will perform the following tasks:

• assist with the organisation, co-ordination and implementation of the project activities in accordance with the work plan and its calendar of activities;
• to the preparation and drafting of documents (e.g. reports, terms of reference for different contractual engagements that are aimed at implementing relevant project activities; briefings, speaking notes, relevant meeting documentation and draft minutes; mission reports related to project activities, official speeches etc;), including editing documents prepared by non-native speakers (in English);
• ensure consistency of the documents prepared;
• ensure the implementation of procurement procedures required in the context of preparation of project activities and ensure the verification of purchase files, draft contracts and payment documents;
• assist and liaise with local and international short-term consultants, as well as service providers; prepare documentation, monitor the progress and report any problems encountered; suggest priorities and adjustments as necessary;
• liaise with a project team in the field and in the headquarters;
• provide assistance to short-term consultants, assist in coordinating their work;
• assist the budgetary follow-up of relevant expenditures in accordance with the Council of Europe regulations and procedures, as well as donor requirements;
• contribute to project reporting in line with the requirements;
• contribute to raising the visibility of the project by drafting web news items and press releases and by disseminating information;
•  reports to superiors on the results achieved, on further requirements, risks and opportunities of developments or events and work in close collaboration with the Head of Office, the Deputy Head of Office, Senior Project Officer and the direct Project management in headquarters;
• undertake official journeys in connection with project activities and participate in meetings, seminars, working groups etc. related to the project activities;
• promote the Council of Europe values internally and externally.

As a minimum, you must:

• hold a completed full course of general secondary education and appropriate professional qualifications;
• have a minimum of 2 years relevant professional experience at a national or international level in project management and experience in providing technical assistance on issues related to human rights and rule of law;
• have an excellent knowledge of Romanian (mother tongue level) and excellent knowledge of one of the Council of Europe’s official languages - English.
• be a citizen of the host country or one of the 46 member States of the Council of Europe;
• be under 65 years of age at the closing date of this vacancy notice.

Professional and technical expertise:

• knowledge and understanding of the Council of Europe standards on human and social rights;
• proven experience in project management and implementation of technical co-operation or policy-oriented projects;
• knowledge of project management tools (Project Management Methodology, logframes, etc.);
• experience in working with governmental institutions, or civil society on projects and programmes related to social rights, or human rights or related fields;
• knowledge of the overall political and social situation in Europe, in particular in the Republic of Moldova;
• ICT skills: sound computer skills and experience using standard tools in office applications (word processing, presentations, outlook, spreadsheet, databases, internet publications).

Professional and technical expertise:

• strong academic background and/or a further degree in a relevant subject, such as a university degree in law, international relations, political sciences or in the field of social science;
• previous professional experience in an international environment;
• knowledge of other languages.

What we offer

If successful, you may be offered employment based on temporary contracts at grade B4. Employment is limited to 31/12/2025 and may be extended. You will receive a basic monthly gross salary of € 1318,87 which is exempt from national income tax. This salary may be supplemented by other allowances depending on your personal situation. You will be affiliated to a pension scheme and social and medical insurance. You will also benefit from 32 working days leave per year and other advantages (including flexible working hours, training and development, possibility of teleworking, etc.).

Deadline for applications is 28 February 2023 (midnight Paris time). You can apply in English or French using the Council of Europe online application system on: www.coe.int/jobs. Please fill out the form providing all requested details and explain how your competencies make you the best candidate for this role. It usually takes a few hours to fill it in, so please take this information into consideration while applying.