Under the authority of the Head of Office and the overall supervision of the Head of the Human Rights National Implementation Division, the Project Officer carries out multiple assignments to meet the overall and specific objectives for the implementation of the project “Support to the reform of the Ombudsperson Institution in Kosovo*”, in co-operation with the donors, partners and other stakeholders, and in compliance with the organisation’s regulations and/or donor requirements.

Note: The incumbent may be required to travel within Kosovo*.
Employment is offered for the duration of project which is expected to end on 15 October 2016.

The Project Officer shall perform the following tasks, in close co-operation with the Project team, and in accordance with the Organisation’s procedures, guidelines and priorities, with a concern for quality, efficiency, accuracy and confidentiality:

- assists in planning, organising, implementing and follows up on programme activities in accordance with the work plan and its calendar of activities and in close co-operation with local partners and stakeholders;
- co-ordinates the organisation of the activities with the Project Manager and in consultation with the Project Co-ordinator in headquarters by compiling and organising inputs of the various parties involved;
- supervises administrative and logistical support to implement the Project;
- liaises between the national partners and stakeholders regarding the implementation of the Project’s activities;
- reports to the Project Manager on activities in progress and if and when problems occur;
- contributes to the drafting of Project reports in co-operation with the Project Manager and the Project Co-ordinator; prepares and submits any other documentation and reports needed;
- ensures close budgetary follow-up of all activities and expenditures;
- contributes to the efficient functioning of the office, in collaboration with the Head of Office, the Deputy Head of Office and the direct project management.

Please note that the incumbent may be required to perform other duties not listed in the vacancy notice.

This local recruitment procedure is open to applicants already present in Kosovo*.

Only applicants who best meet the following criteria will be considered for shortlisting.

Qualifications:
Completed full course of general secondary education and appropriate professional qualifications.
A university degree, preferably in law, international relations, social sciences, political science or a related field would be an asset;

Experience:
› At least three years of professional experience relating to the implementation of technical co-operation projects on a European or international level;
Language requirements:
Excellent knowledge of Albanian (mother tongue level);
› Excellent knowledge of one of the official languages (English);
› Knowledge of Serbian will be an adantage
Nationality:
› Nationality of host country or one of the 47 Council of Europe member states.
Age:
› Under 65 years of age at the closing date of the vacancy notice.
 

Council of Europe staff members adhere to the values Professionalism, Integrity and Respect.

Essential:
› Professional and technical expertise
- proven experience in project management
- knowledge of project management tools (Project Management Methodology, logframes, etc.);
- relevant professional experience in the field of human rights and/or law;
- knowledge and understanding of European human rights standards and of the Council of Europe principles and work in this field;
- knowledge of the overall political and social situation in Europe, in particular in Kosovo*;
- ability to conceive and provide informed advice as appropriate.

› Teamwork and co-operation
› Planning and work organisation
› Analysis and problem solving
› Drafting skills
› Results orientation
› Initiative
› Communication

Desirable:
› Creativity and innovation
› Resilience
› Initiative

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

* All references to Kosovo, whether to the territory, institutions, or population, in this text shall be understood in full compliance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 and without prejudice to the status of Kosovo.

Applications must be made in English or French using the Council of Europe on-line application system. By connecting to our website www.coe.int/jobs you can create and submit your on-line application. Applications must be submitted at the latest 10 December 2015 (midnight Central European Time).

Applications will be examined with regard to the requirements of this vacancy and applicants will be informed in due course of the outcome of your application. This may take some time after the closing date. Preselected candidates may be invited to take written tests before an interview. Written tests may be eliminatory.

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.

The Council of Europe is the continent’s leading organisation in the protection of human rights, democracy and rule of law. It was founded in 1949 in order to promote greater unity between its members and now includes 47 member states, all having signed up to the European Convention on Human Rights.

By Statute, the Council of Europe 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 Commissioner for Human Rights is an independent and impartial institution within the Council of Europe mandated to promote the awareness of and respect for human rights in member states.

The European Court of Human Rights is the judicial body which oversees the implementation of the Convention in the member states. Individuals can bring complaints of human rights violations to the Strasbourg Court once all possibilities of appeal have been exhausted in the member state concerned.