Looking for Project and communication coordinator

Position: Project and communication coordinator 

Location: Chisinau, Moldova 

Type of involvement: Full time 

Duration of the contract: 1 year with prolongation possibility 

Deadline for applications: 31 January 2025 

General information: 

DVV International is the Institute for International Cooperation of the German Adult Education Association (Deutscher Volkshochschul-Verband e.V., DVV). DVV represents the interests of the approximately 850 adult education centres (Volkshochschulen, VHS) and their state associations, the largest further education providers in Germany. As the leading professional organisation in the field of adult learning & education (ALE) and development cooperation, DVV International has committed itself to promote the right for lifelong learning worldwide and has been implementing country programmes of development cooperation in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe for more than 50 years. DVV International strengthens national ALE-systems in partner countries and provides support for the establishment and development of sustainable structures for youth and adult education. The project work approach of DVV International targets improved conditions in policy, legislation and financing (macro level) as well as promotion of professionalisation in practice and theory of ALE (meso level) and requires cooperation both with government institutions such as ministries and city administrations as well as with civil society organisations, universities, and other educational providers. By supporting our partners (usually, adult education centres), in developing and piloting exemplary concrete learning offers (micro level), especially for disadvantaged population groups, we create best practice and evidence of the benefit of ALE. DVV International finances its work through funds from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the German Federal Foreign Office, the European Union, etc. 

For the implementation of the Regional component  

within its engagement in the Eastern Neighbours region,  

DVV International is announcing a vacancy for the full-time position of the  

Project and communication coordinator (100%) 

The position will be based in Chisinau (Moldova), and work closely with the Head of the regional component and the team towards achieving the goals of the project, ensuring timely and quality preparation, implementation, monitoring and reporting of assigned project activities. In addition, she/he will ensure timely coverage of project activities within the designated communication channels and coordinate the communication of the project towards partners, colleagues, stakeholders and beneficiaries of the project in the region.  

Major responsibilities and duties: 

• Planning, coordinating and monitoring of project activities and achievement of milestones, ensuring compliance with the implementation plan, project budget, corporate and donor guidelines for management and financial procedures; 

• Contributing to activity reports in accordance with donor formats within the set deadlines, including half-year, annual and final reports; 

• Maintaining the communication and cooperation with a wide spectrum of project counterparts and stakeholders within the framework of assigned activities; 

• Developing a communication plan for the regional component for the year 2025; 

• Coordinating content creating such as podcasts recordings and initiating dissemination processes; 

• Contributing to financial reporting within the project; 

• Ensuring media coverage of project events, preparing news items and success stories within the framework of the project; 

• Maintaining the website and social networks of the organisation; 

• Ensuring that all visibility materials comply with DVV International's visibility guidelines; 

• Developing project-related materials as invitations, infographics, posters, banners, etc.; 

• Other similar duties connected to the successful implementation of the project. 

Qualification requirements: 

• At least 3 years of experience in the field of communication (creating media content, work in the field of public relations, journalism and other media and related activities). Working experience in the development cooperation field and/or education would be an asset; 

• Fluency in English language; 

• Profound experience in writing news articles and other public relation media outputs; 

• Extended experience in event organisation; 

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft office software package and other relevant computer and IT-skills; 

• Good communication and team working competencies; 

• Readiness to travel within the country and abroad. 

We offer: 

• Competitive local salary; 

• A modern workplace within an international organisation and team; 

• A responsible and exciting task within a development organisation active in over 30 countries worldwide; 

• Team‐oriented organisational environment; 

• Possibility for professional development and continuous learning. 

The successful candidate can start as from 14 February 2025, with a probation period of 2 months. 

Application procedure: 

If you are interested in the position and meet all requirements, please send the following electronic documents to the selection committee in English language not later than 31 January, 18:00 (GMT+3): 

• Motivation letter (please also cover your previous past working experience specifically, referring to the requirements of this job announcement) 

• Curriculum Vitae 

Please, specify in the subject line of the message the position name (“Project and communication coordinator”) only and send it to the following E-Mail-addresses: baratov@dvv-international.md and kvatchadze@dvv-international.de. Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.