Under the authority of the Head of the Democratic Initiatives Department and of the Executive Secretary, acting director of the EICR, the position-holder will carry out the activities included in the Council of Europe’s 2015-2016 Grant Agreement with the European Commission on the promotion of European Cultural Routes.
For this purpose, the Senior Project Officer will be responsible in particular for the co-ordination of activities, for the planning and organisation of all operational activities and for administrative and on-the-ground follow-up under the project.
The duration of the position is one year as from the date of appointment, and may be extended according to the progress of implementation of the Ad hoc grant (September 2015-February 2016).

The Senior Project Officer shall perform the following tasks in accordance with the Organisation’s procedures, guidelines and priorities, with a concern for quality, efficiency, accuracy and confidentiality and in close co-operation with the Executive Secretary:
• contribute to the drawing up and updating of project workplans and a calendar of activities concerning different chapters of the description of action under the programme;
• organise activities, participate in project meetings and events and undertake follow-up action as required;
• monitor progress, evaluate results, identify appropriate adjustments, if necessary, and ensure project reporting, including financial reporting, to meet contractual obligations;
• supervise and coach team members;
• prepare reports and other documents related to the project objectives;
• prepare and ensure control and follow-up on budgetary and financial issues related to the project activities in accordance with CoE regulations and procedures as well as partner/donor requirements;
• liaise and co-ordinate with stakeholders (cultural routes, other international organisations, national representatives, private tourism organisms, etc.) on the implementation of specific project activities (eg. training courses, conferences, bloggers’ trips, visibility events, website developments);
• contribute to raising the visibility of the project by disseminating information to those concerned, including using social networks, websites and mailing lists, and ensure adequate information flow between project stakeholders and relevant partners and experts;
• carry out allocated assignments for other activities organised by the European Institute of Cultural Routes;
• undertake official journeys in connection with the activities described above.
Please note that the incumbent may be required to perform other duties not listed in the vacancy notice.

- The local recruitment procedure is open to candidates resident in Luxembourg.
- Nationality: the appointed candidate must be national of a Council of Europe member State.
- Qualifications: completed secondary education followed by an appropriate professional qualification (a university degree in cultural heritage management or similar would be an advantage);
- relevant experience in the implementation of projects, including management of financial resources;
- knowledge of the activities and procedures of the CoE would be an advantage;
- knowledge of project management methodology would be an advantage;
- excellent knowledge of English and very good knowledge of French; knowledge of other European languages, in particular those of the member countries of the EPA, would be an advantage.

Essential

- Planning and work organisation
- Drafting skills
- Professional and technical expertise:
- Ability to manage a budget and to carry out budget reporting
- Sound computer skills and experience using standard tools in office applications (word processing, presentations, spreadsheet, databases, outlook, internet publications)

- Teamwork and co-operation
- Results-orientation 
- Problem-solving and analysis
- Communication
- Resilience

Employee Values: Professionalism, Integrity and Respect

Desirable
Knowledge of the Council of Europe’s cultural routes programme.
Knowledge of specific project management tools
Relationship Building
Learning and development

For more information, please refer to the Competency Framework of the Council of Europe.

Candidates who are shortlisted may be asked to take a written test.
Interviews will take place in Strasbourg, Luxembourg or via Skype.

The Council of Europe Cultural Routes programme was launched in 1987 and it now involves 33 certified initiatives with many more in the making. Cultural routes span the major part of continental Europe. Their rich thematic diversity and geographical scope make them an important asset for European culture and tourism. Cultural routes have a great potential to encourage sustainable, ethical and social tourism, because they build on local knowledge, traditions, skills and heritage, and often promotes lesser known European destinations and Europe itself as a destination for a quality cultural experience.

Since 2011, the programme has been conducted in the framework of an Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes (EPA), now signed by 24 member states of the Council of Europe: http://www.coe.int/routes.
www.culture-routes.net
The European Commission is a key partner of the EPA and provides support to its work. This grant agreement follows on from three previous joint programmes with the Tourism Unit of the European Commission’s DG-GROW, aimed to encourage the development of cultural routes networks, governance, capacities and action in the field of tourism. Overall objectives are to develop the tourism potential of cultural routes and at the same time raise awareness of Europe's shared and diverse cultural, historical and natural heritage.

The Organisation

The Council of Europe is a political organisation founded in 1949 in order to promote greater unity between its members. It now numbers 47 member States. The Organisation’s main aims are to promote democracy, human rights and the rule of law, and to develop common responses to political, social, cultural and legal challenges in its member States. Since 1989 it has integrated most of the countries of Central and Eastern Europe and supported them in their efforts to implement and consolidate their reforms.

The Council of Europe has its permanent headquarters in Strasbourg (France). By Statute, it has two constituent organs: the Committee of Ministers, composed of the member States’ Ministers for Foreign Affairs, and the Parliamentary Assembly, comprising delegations from the national parliaments. The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of Europe represents the entities of local and regional self-government within the member States. The European Court of Human Rights is the judicial body competent to adjudicate complaints brought against a state by individuals, associations or other contracting States on grounds of violation of the European Convention on Human Rights.

The Council of Europe Offices (CoE Offices) are set up by decision of the Committee of Ministers. Their goals and way of functioning vary according to the specific mandate given to them. However, they all serve to facilitate, maintain and strengthen working relations between the Council of Europe and the national authorities (government and parliament), representatives of civil society, political parties, the media and members of the international community. Their activities allow the Council of Europe to influence legislative and other reforms, to provide expertise in the Organisation's fields of competence and to develop effective training programmes. The CoE Offices co-ordinate initiatives with the UN, the OSCE and EU.

Applications

Applications must be made in English or French using the Council of Europe on-line application system. By connecting to our website http://www.coe-recruitment.com you can create and submit your on-line application. Applications must be submitted 28 September 2015 (midnight Central European time) at the latest.

Additional Information

Your application will be examined with regard to the requirements of this vacancy and you will be informed in due course of the outcome of your application. This may take some time after the closing date.

In accordance with the Staff Regulations of the Council of Europe, the compulsory retirement age is 65. We cannot therefore accept applications from persons over this age.

The conditions of recruitment and employment which apply are contained in Rule No. 1234 of 15 December 2005 laying down the conditions of recruitment and employment of locally recruited temporary staff members working in Council of Europe Duty Stations located outside of France apply (Link to Rule 1234).

The Council of Europe welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief or sexual orientation.

During the different stages of the recruitment procedure, specific measures may be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities.

L’Organisation

Le Conseil de l’Europe est une organisation politique qui a été créée en 1949 dans le but de réaliser une union plus étroite entre ses membres. Il compte aujourd’hui 47 Etats membres. Les principaux objectifs de l’Organisation sont la promotion de la démocratie, des droits de l’homme et de la prééminence du droit, ainsi que la recherche de solutions communes aux problèmes politiques, sociaux, culturels et juridiques de ses Etats membres. Depuis 1989, il a intégré la plupart des pays d’Europe centrale et orientale et les soutient dans leurs efforts pour mettre en œuvre et consolider leurs réformes.

Le siège permanent du Conseil de l’Europe est à Strasbourg (France). Le statut de l’Organisation prévoit deux organes principaux : le Comité des Ministres, composé des ministres des Affaires étrangères des Etats membres, et l’Assemblée parlementaire, formée de délégations des parlements nationaux. S’y ajoutent, entre autres, le Congrès des pouvoirs locaux et régionaux qui représente les collectivités territoriales des Etats membres, ainsi que la Cour européenne des droits de l’homme. Cette dernière est l’instance judiciaire compétente pour statuer sur les requêtes introduites contre un Etat par des particuliers, des associations ou d’autres Etats contractants pour violation de la Convention européenne des droits de l’homme.

Les Bureaux du Conseil de l’Europe (Bureaux extérieurs) sont créés sur décision du Comité des Ministres. Leurs objectifs et leur mode de fonctionnement varient en fonction du mandat qui leur est imparti. Mais tous facilitent, entretiennent et renforcent les relations de travail entre le Conseil de l’Europe et les autorités nationales (gouvernement et parlement), les représentants de la société civile, les partis politiques, les médias et les membres de la communauté internationale. Leurs activités permettent au Conseil de l’Europe d’influencer les réformes législatives et autres, de fournir une assistance spécialisée dans leurs domaines de compétence et de mettre en place des programmes de formation efficaces. Leurs initiatives sont coordonnées avec l’ONU, l’OSCE et l’Union européenne.

Les conditions de recrutement et d’emploi qui s’appliquent sont définies par l’arrêté n°1234 du 15 décembre 2005 définissant les conditions de recrutement et d’emploi du personnel temporaire recruté localement dans les bureaux d’informations et les bureaux extérieurs (lien vers l’arrêté 1234).

Candidatures

Les actes de candidature, rédigés en français ou en anglais, doivent être soumis par le biais du système de candidature en ligne du Conseil de l’Europe au plus tard le 28 September 2015 (minuit heure d’Europe centrale). En vous connectant à notre site http://coe-recruitment.com, vous pourrez créer et soumettre votre formulaire de candidature en ligne.

Informations complémentaires

Votre candidature sera examinée par rapport aux critères figurant dans le présent avis de vacance. Vous serez informé/e en temps utile de la suite qui lui sera donnée, sachant qu’un certain délai pourra s’écouler après la date de clôture du dépôt des candidatures.

Conformément au Statut du Personnel du Conseil de l’Europe, l’âge obligatoire de départ à la retraite est fixé à 65 ans. Nous ne pouvons donc accepter les candidatures de personnes ayant dépassé cet âge.

Les conditions de recrutement et d’emploi qui s’appliquent sont définies par l’arrêté n°1234 du 15 décembre 2005 définissant les conditions de recrutement et d’emploi du personnel temporaire recruté localement dans les bureaux d’informations et les bureaux extérieurs (lien vers l’arrêté 1234).

Le Conseil de l’Europe encourage à se porter candidate toute personne ayant les qualifications exigées, sans distinction de sexe, de handicap, de situation maritale ou parentale, d’origine raciale, ethnique ou sociale, de couleur, de religion, de convictions ou d’orientation sexuelle.

Au cours des différentes étapes de la procédure de recrutement, des mesures spécifiques peuvent être prises pour assurer l’égalité des chances des candidats handicapés.