Programme Manager (Cybercrime)

Vacancy Notice N° e28/2015
Programme Manager (Cybercrime) (Grade A1/A2)
Directorate General of Human Rights and Rule of Law (DGI)

Under the authority of the Head of the Cybercrime Programme Office of the Council of Europe in Bucharest, Romania, the incumbent will take responsiblity for the management of capacity building projects on cybercrime and electronic evidence.

Key Activities

The incumbent ensures the implementation of project activities and the delivery of results to achieve project objectives through the following key duties:

 – takes responsibility for the organisation of all project activities, including administrative and contractual aspects in accordance with the workplan, guidelines, priorities and deadlines;

 – adds subject matter expertise to the project as adviser, trainer, speaker in events or the preparation of substantive reports or studies;

 – prepares workplans in consultation with project counterparts for approval by the Steering Committee;

 – prepares terms of reference for specific project interventions;

 – contributes to negotiating and concluding contracts with suppliers, consultants and other relevant parties; monitors the outsourcing and subcontracting of activities;

 – coordinates, organises and supervises the work of short-term consultants recruited for individual activities/outputs of the Workplan;

 – follows the project budget and manages the financial resources allocated to the project by closely monitoring expenditure in line with regulations, procedures and requirements; identifies appropriate measures and adjustments, if necessary;

 – supervises and coaches the work of project team members (recruitment, internal communication, training, objectives setting and appraisal);

 – ensures a high quality of reports prepared under the project;

 – ensures that contractual obligations are met regarding project reporting;

 – ensures project visibility;

 – establishes and maintains contacts with  counterparts, donors, partners and other relevant stakeholders in view of cooperation and synergies;

 – reports to the Head of the Office on results achieved, on further requirements, risks and opportunities; discusses and advises on strategy, in particular regarding complex and politically sensitive issues.

 Please note that the incumbent may be required to perform other duties not listed in the vacancy notice.

Eligibility Requirements

Only applicants who best meet the following criteria will be considered for shortlisting.

• Qualifications: Higher Education degree or qualification equivalent to a Masters degree (2nd cycle of the Bologna process framework of qualifications for the European Higher Education Area) in law, political sciences or in a related field;
  • Experience: At least 5 years of professional experience relating to criminal justice matters, including at least 3 years in matters related to cybercrime, and  preferably at  international level;
  • Language requirements: very good knowledge of one of the two official languages of the Council of Europe (English) and knowledge of the other (French);
  • 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.

Competencies

Essential:
• Vision on international affairs: awareness of the international political, economic, social and cultural context.
• Managerial skills: proven experience in the management of technical cooperation projects; experience of managing teams.
• Professional and technical competencies:
– proven knowledge of relevant international instruments and measures on cybercrime;
– proven ability to work in an international and multi-cultural environment; ability to travel extensively to project regions;
– planning and work organisation; problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills: service and client orientation, team-work and co-operation, relationship-building, diplomacy.
• Communication and linguistic skills: very good drafting skills in English; proven experience in drafting project reports and technical reports; presentation skills.
• Personal attitudes: initiative and responsibility, result-orientation and sense of continuous improvement; concern for quality and efficiency.
• Personal values: integrity, loyalty, discretion; respect for diversity.

Desirable:
• Communication and linguistic skills: knowledge of other languages.

Data Protection and Cybercrime Division
Location : Bucharest, Romania

Closing Date: 26 March 2015
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