JOB ADVERTISEMENT |
Job title: Project Officer (National position) Duty station: South Mitrovicë/a, Kosovo |
Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a Project Officer. |
ABOUT the JOB |
The Project Officer (Mitrovicë/a) supports the Project Manager in the implementation of the Sida-funded Socio-Economic Empowerment project. Namely, the Project Officer works towards the achievement of the project’s Inclusive Social Empowerment – Enhanced access to rights for ethnic minority and other vulnerable groups, and improved awareness within Kosovo society on the challenges they face. In this framework, the Project Officer is responsible for the implementation of the activities planned under the project’s Component II. The project officer will directly monitor and work with one of the key project partners to ensure the successful implementation of the Sida project’s activities under the second component. The project officer will closely work with DRC’s partner organization/s to make sure the project deliverables successfully feed into the outcome 2 of the current Sida funding. Such activities are:
Your main dutiesand responsibilitieswill be: Support Management in ensuring the implementation of all SIDA funded project activities in line with donor contractual agreement, with specific reference to:
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ABOUT YOU |
To be successful in this role we expect you to be able to manage the above-mentioned tasks with minimum supervision. This will entail displaying:
In addition, you will be expected to uphold the ethical principles enshrined in DRC’s Code of Conduct. On these grounds, we expect the following:
Very good command of written and spoken English, as well as native-speaking proficiency level of either Albanian or Serbian (mandatory – very good command of the non-native language preferred). Education: University Degree or equivalent work experience. Moreover, all DRC staff must master the following DRC's Core Competencies: Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values. |
WE OFFER |
Contract length: Six (6) months including an initial three-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension, subject to funding. Salary: Starting salary 730 EUR gross amount Band: H Health insurance provided from a local insurance company Estimated start date: 1 December 2023 Salary and conditions will be in accordance with DRC Kosovo National Salary Scale. |
APPLICATION PROCESS |
All applicants must submit an updated CV (no longer than four pages) and a cover letter, both in English. All applicants must upload here an updated CV (no longer than four pages) and a cover letter, both in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered. Closing date for applications: 20.10.2023 If you face any problems with the online application process, please contact [email protected] Please note that, due to the number of expected applications, you will only be contacted if selected to take part in the next steps of the recruitment process. No confirmation of receipt of your application will be provided. As part of our commitment to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from female candidates, as well as representatives of minorities (Albanian and Serbian speaking). For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our websites www.drc.ngo and www.drc-kosovo.org |
RECRUITMENT PROCESS |
The selection process will consist of several steps.
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