Do you have experience in the implementation of co-operation projects? Would you like to contribute to the activities of an International Organisation working for human rights, democracy and the rule of law? Are you interested in contributing to preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence in the Republic of Moldova? If so, our job offer may be the right opportunity for you.

With over 2000 staff representing all its 47 member States, the Council of Europe is a multicultural organisation. We all strive towards protecting human rights, democracy and the rule of law and our three core values - professionalism, integrity and respect - guide the way we work.

Information about the project

This project is intended to disseminate knowledge and to increase understanding about the aims, values and content of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (Istanbul Convention) recently ratified by the Republic of Moldova. The ratification of the Istanbul Convention proved the commitment of the Moldovan authorities towards ending VAW/DV and to integrate international standards and best practice in this field. Supporting its implementation and continuing dispelling misconceptions about the convention will help Moldovan authorities and relevant actors in delivering on its standards.

In this context, the project will contribute to the roadmap of the Moldovan authorities in their steps for the full implementation of the Istanbul Convention and in line as well with their national policy instruments. To do so, the project aims to continue to raise awareness of the Istanbul Convention and other gender equality standards in the Republic of Moldova across actors.

The project also seeks to strengthen the capacity of key stakeholders involved in preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence, protecting the victims and prosecuting the perpetrators of violence, and advancing towards an effective co-ordination among the relevant stakeholders s in line with the Istanbul Convention.

Your role

As a Senior Project Officer, you will be part of the Capacity Building and Co-operation Projects Unit in the Equality Division of the Directorate General of Democracy and perform the following tasks in close co-operation with the Project Manager and in accordance with the Organisation’s procedures, guidelines and priorities, with a concern for quality, efficiency, accuracy and confidentiality:

•  contribute to the planning, implementation and assessment of the whole project;
•  manage the project budget;
• take responsibility for the organisation, co-ordination, implementation and follow-up of project activities, including administrative and contractual aspects, in close co-operation with the Project Manager, provide expert advice on activities and ensuring timely delivery;
• coordinate, organise and supervise the work of experts and project staff in individual activities/outputs of the work plan;
• establish and maintain close working contacts with relevant project partners and local stakeholders, international organisations and NGOs dealing with preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence;
• co-ordinate his/her work within the broader framework of the overall Council of Europe Office action in the country;
• provide substance input on specific activities (providing regular advice to Headquarters about national developments in the thematic area);
• participate in, and contribute to, meetings between the CoE, CoE experts and national authorities/counterparts/beneficiaries concerning the project and ensures that decisions taken at these meetings are implemented;
• provide assessment of results and achievements and advise the Project Manager about risks and problems encountered; suggests new priorities and adjustments as necessary;
• support headquarters-based staff and short-term consultants when carrying out tasks and missions in the field;
• ensure that decisions and correspondence are properly documented and filed;
• ensure the visibility of the Council of Europe with the beneficiaries by providing input for the website, etc.;
• contribute to the efficient functioning of the Office, in collaboration with the Head of Office and the direct project management;
• undertake official journeys in connection with activities described above.

Deadline for applications is 15 February 2022  (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.

Only applicants who best meet the abovementioned criteria will be considered for the next stage, which may consist of assessments and/or an interview. Further information on the assessment process will be provided to the selected candidates in due course.

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