Would you like to build a career in an electoral-related cooperation field? Do you desire to contribute to the activities of an International Organisation working for human rights, democracy and the rule of law? Then why not give your career a boost by joining our team in Chisinau! Our job offer may be the right opportunity for you.

In the Republic of Moldova, the Council of Europe implements a project ”Improving electoral practice in the Republic of Moldova, Phase II”, as part of the Council of Europe Action Plan for the Republic of Moldova 2021-2024. The overall objective is to improve the integrity, transparency and quality of the electoral process in the Republic of Moldova to better ensure citizens’ right to vote and to be elected. The Project aims to ensure the sustainability in the development of the professional and technical skills of the national electoral bodies at all levels, more inclusive and participatory electoral processes, and promotion of good standards into the electoral legislation and practice.

As a Project Assistant, you will:

• assist project managers in the day-to-day implementation, preparation, organisation and follow-up of the activities of the project, completing all necessary arrangements in advance and in a timely manner;
• ensure the administrative assistance and the organisational support for the implementation of the project;
• carry out the practical and logistical organisation of meetings, official journeys and other events; follow up on all administrative files and financial arrangements related to these events;
• organise travel, visa and accommodation in accordance with the project needs; deal with the reimbursement of travel and subsistence expenses;
• process purchase orders for a variety of contractual and administrative arrangements in line with the Council of Europe rules and procedures;
• process, draft, proofread correspondence, documents, e-mails presentations and assist in preparing reports;
• record, maintain and update a variety of data (documents, statistics, data bases, web sites etc.);
• work in close contact with other internal and/or external counterparts to ensure the co-ordination of project activities;
• report to the supervisor on activities in progress and if and when problems occur;
• contribute to the efficient functioning of the office, in collaboration with the Head of Office, the Deputy Head of Office and the direct Project management;
• carry out other tasks as may be required connected to the project implementation;
• provide necessary assistance to some Organisation’s activities in the Republic of Moldova;
• promote Council of Europe values internally and externally.

Deadline for applications is 2 December 2021 (midnight Paris time). You can apply in English 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.

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