Do you have experience in the implementation of technical cooperation projects? Are you passionate about reforms in the field of justice and rule of law? Would you like to contribute to the activities of an International Organisation working for human rights, democracy and the rule of law? If so, our job offer may be the right opportunity for you.

As a Senior Project Officer you will carry out multiple assignments to meet the overall and specific objectives of the Council of Europe Project “Strengthening the Human Rights Compliant Criminal Justice System in the Republic of Moldova” and play a key role in implementing the project’s activities in the field. More specifically, you will perform the following tasks in accordance with the Organisation’s procedures, guidelines and priorities, with a concern for quality, efficiency, accuracy and confidentiality:

• Plans, organises, co-ordinates, implements and follows up on project activities in accordance with the project workplan and calendar of activities, in close co-ordination with the project team in Chișinău, under supervision of the Project Manager in headquarters (HQ) and in co-operation with local partners and stakeholders; reports problems encountered; suggests priorities and adjustments as necessary;
• Establishes and develops effective contacts and liaises with local stakeholders, project consultants and other relevant actors as regards the implementation of project activities;
• Contributes to the efficient functioning of the Council of Europe Office in Chișinău and informs regularly the Head of the Office and Deputy Head of Office in Chișinău about the implementation of the project and co-ordinates his/her work within the broader framework of the overall activities of the Council of Europe Office in Chișinău;
• Advises and briefs the management in HQ on the progress of the project implementation and other project-related issues;
• Co-ordinates and supports the conceptualisation and organisation of projects inputs through custom made events (seminars, workshops, conferences and expert meetings), proposes terms of reference for each project intervention and facilitates the process of engagement of profile experts and consultants for each input (activities);
• Assists in the event of an evaluation or audit of the project;
• Ensures quality and relevance of project outputs, suggests adjustments as necessary;
• Drafts and provides elements to all project related reports (activity and progress reports, mission reports, information notes, briefings, contributions, etc.) within set deadlines;
• Contributes to raising the visibility of the project by drafting web news items and press releases, by disseminating information and by providing advice and input on publications, in line with the project’s Communication and Visibility Plan;
• Co-ordinates and contributes to financial, administrative and technical implementation of the project and in cooperation with the project team ensures close budgetary follow-up of all project expenditures, in accordance with regulations, procedures and donor requirements;
• Selects local service providers and negotiates contracts in consultation with HQ;
• Undertakes official journeys in connection with the project activities;
• Performs any other task related to the implementation of the project as requested.

As a minimum, you must:

• hold a university degree in law, political or social sciences, international relations or a related field;
• have a minimum of 3 years relevant professional experience in management of technical assistance projects focusing on justice (criminal justice or judicial reform), or protection of human rights, or at least 3 years of experience in public sector institutions working in the relevant fields;
• have an excellent knowledge of Romanian (mother tongue level) and a very good knowledge of one of the two official languages of the Council of Europe (English or French);
• be a citizen of one of the 46 member States of the Council of Europe and fulfil the conditions for appointment to the civil service of that state;
• have discharged any obligation concerning national service (military, civil or comparable);
• not be the parent, child, stepchild or grandchild of a serving staff member of the Council of Europe;
• be under the age of 65 years.

Professional and technical expertise:

• good knowledge of Council of Europe and international standards on; human rights and rule of law;
• good computer skills of standard tools in office applications (word processing, presentation, outlook, excel);
• planning and work organisation;
• concern for quality;
• teamwork and co-operation;
• analysis and problem solving;
• drafting skills;
• relationship building;
• learning and development;
• communication.

What we offer
If successful, you may be offered employment based on temporary contracts at grade B5. Employment is limited to the duration of the project, which is now expected to end on 31 December 2024. You will receive a basic monthly gross salary of € 1803,52 which is exempt from national income tax. This salary may be supplemented by other allowances depending on your personal situation. You will be affiliated to a pension scheme and social and medical insurance. You will also benefit from 32 working days leave per year and other advantages (including flexible working hours, training and development, possibility of teleworking, etc.).

Deadline for applications is 05 October 2023 (midnight Paris time). You can apply in English or French using the Council of Europe online application system on: www.coe.int/jobs. Please fill out the form providing all requested details and explain how your competencies make you the best candidate for this role. It usually takes a few hours to fill it in, so please take this information into consideration while applying.