National Project Officer
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Background:
This post is financed from the Extra Budgetary Project (ExB) “Supporting the State Customs Service of Ukraine in preventing and combating illicit trafficking of weapons, ammunition and explosives”. The post duration is until 31 December 2022 with the six months’ probation period.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
The incumbent works under the immediate supervision of the National SALW Programme Manager and overall supervision of the Senior Project Officer. The National Project Officer will supervise two assistants and co-ordinate closely with HR Assistant and Driver who will support project implementation.
The incumbent is expected to perform the following tasks:
Manage projects
Manage projects through all steps of the project cycle, in accordance with OSCE performance-based programming and budgeting and project management standards. The cycle consists of
• Identification of projects
• Development, including preparing project proposals and budgets
• Implementation, including monitoring
• Evaluation (which then informs future project identification)
Supervise and directly conduct activities
• Assist in selection and oversight of consultants, implementing partners and vendors
• Directly manage activities, which can include working groups, seminars, trainings, study tours, publications and others
• Supervise Senior Training Assistant and Project Assistant performance
Establish and maintain good relations with partners
• As co-ordination is essential to the effectiveness of the PCU, the Project Officer shall ensure co-ordination of planning and conduct of projects with key partners inside and outside the OSCE
• The Project Officer is also expected to assist with fundraising
Other duties as assigned
Necessary Qualifications:
• University degree in law, political science, public policy/administration, or social sciences
• Minimum of two years professional experience
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of relationship building and fostering co-ordination among stakeholders
• Computer literate with practical experience in Microsoft applications
• Holding a valid driving license
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, Ukrainian and Russian
Remuneration Package
Monthly remuneration subject to social security deductions is EUR 1,691. Social benefits will include participation in the Cigna medical insurance scheme and the OSCE Provident Fund.
This position is open for residents of Ukraine only.
We strongly encourage applicants to use the online application system at https://jobs.osce.org; the Vacancy Number is VNUKRN00600. The deadline for application is 22 March 2020. If you have difficulties with the online system, please use the Internet Explorer to find the vacancy. Applications received after the published deadline will not be considered. Due to the high volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Details of the assignment and contract may be further discussed during the interviews.
The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.
The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the organization.
Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.