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Vacancy - Project Assistant

Under the authority of the Head of Office and the supervision of the Senior Project Officer, and in coordination with the Head of Division for Cooperation on Freedom of Expression in the Information Society Department, Directorate General of Human Rights and Rule of Law, the Project Assistant will carry out multiple assignments to meet the overall and specific objectives of the project “Strengthening Media freedom, Internet governance and Personal data protection in Georgia”.

This local recruitment procedure is open to applicants already present in Georgia.
Only applicants who best meet the following criteria will be considered for shortlisting.
Qualifications:
› Completed full course of general secondary education, followed by a post-secondary qualification corresponding to a minimum of two years’ studies.
Experience:
› At least two years of relevant professional experience relating to administrative or project support duties or similar.
Language requirements:
› Excellent knowledge of Georgian (mother tongue level);
› Very good knowledge of one of the official languages (English);
› Knowledge of French would be an advantage.
Nationality:
› Nationality of one of the 47 Council of Europe member states.
Age:
› Under 65 years of age at the closing date of the vacancy notice.

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 01/06/2021 (midnight French time).

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The Council of Europe project “Supporting Freedom of Media and Internet in Georgia” is built upon achievements of two previous EU-CoE projects in Georgia “Promoting Freedom, Professionalism and Pluralism of the Media” and “Protecting Internet Freedom through Legislation and Arrangements for multi-stakeholder Dialogue” under the Partnership for Good Governance (EU-CoE) that where implemented during 2015-2017. Those two projects’ achievements included strengthening the capacities of the broadcasting regulatory authority (National Communications Commission), journalistic self-regulatory body (Charter of Journalistic Ethics), addressing challenges linked to freedom of expression on-line, establishment of multi-stakeholder dialogue with regard to the Internet and promotion of the CoE standards on the internet and human rights.

  • Supporting national authorities in bringing legal and policy framework and practice on audio-visual services and media literacy in line with the CoE and European standards;
  • Further improvement of professionalism, responsibility and respect of ethical rules among journalists;
  • Supporting national authorities in further development and proper implementation of Internet related legal framework and regulations;
  • Strengthening the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms through the reinforcement of the protection of individuals with regard to their right to privacy and right to data protection.  
  • Expert assessments, opinions and recommendations on the multisectorial cooperation, legal and policy framework governing the media and internet, as well as countryspecific studies and publications;
  • Workshops, training sessions, conferences and study visits;
  • Development of the GNCC webpage on Media Literacy;
  • Development of the handbook on Ethical Journalism

Georgian National Communications Commission;

Georgian Charter of Journalistic Ethics;

Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia;

State Inspector's Service of Georgia;

Small and Medium Telecom Operator’s Association of Georgia;  

Civil Society;

Academia: Faculties of Journalism of Universities.

The project runs from 1 February 2019 until 31 January 2021

Tamar Kobakhidze - Project Officer

Victoria Koplatadze - Project Assistant