Reference number:2011/06
Organisation:The Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe (REC)
Organisational unit:REC Office Kosovo (as defined by UNSCR 1244)
Position:Expert (Local initiatives)
Area of expertise:Local initiatives
Immediate supervisor:Regional Director for South Eastern Europe and Director of REC Office Kosovo (as defined by UNSCR 1244)
Supervisory responsibilities:Project staff as and when assigned within the project framework
Location: REC office in Pristina
General responsibilities
The expert will participate in fundraising; manage and support the implementation of projects related to sustainable development; and support activities carried out by the REC Office Kosovo (as defined by UNSCR 1244) in the field of environment in a timely and cost-efficient manner. The position has a specific focus on the REC’s Local Initiatives Topic Area and the expert may be required to manage multiple assignments and may have to supervise project staff within the project framework.
The expert will also support other in-house projects and be responsible for developing new projects and their respective budgets and for proposing project teams. He/she may also be required to handle relations with clients, donors, beneficiaries and external partners.
Experience required
- Knowledge of environmental issues is essential.
- Experience in fundraising.
- A minimum of four years’ experience in project management, project implementation (including narrative and financial reporting) and project fundraising in the fields of local planning for sustainability, environmental policy, water management, biodiversity, civil society support, capacity building and education.
- A minimum of two years’ experience in international community projects in South Eastern Europe. Specific experience of capacity-building projects is an asset.
- Experience of working in a multicultural environment.
- Well-developed management and leadership skills.
- Excellent communication skills in local official languages (Albanian and Serbian).
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English.
- Strong office management and administration skills, including computer literacy.
- Ability to work as a team player.
- Ability to work with flexibility and to meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to travel frequently in Kosovo (as defined by UNSCR 1244) and abroad.
- Familiarity with the REC and its procedures and availability to start employment at an early date are strong assets.
Education required
- University degree (higher university degree or equivalent is an asset) in a relevant area of expertise, preferably natural or environmental sciences, environmental management, economics or socio-political science.
This full-time position is based at the REC office in Pristina.
Interested candidates should send a detailed CV and a motivation letter in English outlining their interest in the position and their qualifications by January 03, 2012.
Contact
Human Resources Department
Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe
H-2000, Szentendre, Ady Endre út 9-11.
Fax. +36-26-311294, E-mail: recruitment at rec.org
If applying by e-mail, please indicate the position reference number in the subject line
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited for interview.
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